Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 75

Anfield School 1 Lung Pak Street, Tai Wai, Sha Tin, N.T. District: Sha Tin Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.anfield.edu.hk Accreditations: Member of the Council of International Schools. Principal: Ms. Vicky Davies Admission: Applications are invited, all year round, up to Year 6. An interview must be taken on application. The current application fee is HKD$1,000 (non- refundable) and forms may be downloaded from our website. Description: Anfield was opened in 1999, comprising of a Primary School and two large Kindergartens, whose curriculum is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage, followed by the English National Curriculum. Students aged from 2 to 11 years are provided with a high quality and globally-minded education. Anfield School is a private, independent Catholic Primary school for boys and girls from Year 1 to Year 6 providing students with an innovative and exceptional British education. Anfield School uses English as the medium for teaching and learning. In addition, there is also a strong emphasis on the acquisition of Chinese (Putonghua) as a second language. Number of Teachers: 23 Inspection: Evaluation carried out by an Ofsted Accredited Inspector, England. Fees: HKD$123,500 per annum Transport: A school bus service is available. Parents: The highest priority is given to establishing strong links between school, home and the community. Parents are invited to participate in many areas of school life and to visit the school at any time. All parents are the members of the Friends of Anfield. Where Students go to Secondary School : American International School, Concordia International School, Creative Secondary School, Harrow International School Hong Kong, International College Hong Kong, Island School, Kellett School, Malvern College Hong Kong and Sha Tin College. Number of Classrooms: 13 Teacher/student ratio: 1:12 Hours: Mon and Wed Tues, Thurs, Fri 8am-4.30pm 8am-3.30pm Curriculum: The school follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, providing a broad, balanced and rigorous education. Teaching is structured to help the children meet, or exceed, the expectations of the primary phase of education. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 4 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: 45-60 minutes daily Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 5 years old Mandarin Curriculum: Our students join us with a range of different experiences, and we have adapted our teaching and learning strategies accordingly, increasing confidence by incorporating real-life situations. In order to accelerate learning, our students are taught in differentiated group—native, near native and non-native. Other Languages Available: Spanish Features: Our unfaltering aim is to help our students become confident and capable young people, equipped with purpose, discipline and ambition, well prepared for the next stage of their lives as global citizens. We seek to ensure that all our children are happy in school, making each individual feel an integral part of the school community. Facilities: Colourful and spacious play areas, specifically designed to be safe, child-friendly and stimulating, surround the school. Teaching spaces include a well-stocked library, a multi-purpose hall, a music and composition suite, an art and design studio, a fully mirrored dance and drama studio and dedicated spaces for specialist teaching, individual and group learning activities. SEN Support: We are an inclusive school with excellent provision for children with learning differences, both in the mainstream classes, and in the St. Bosco Centre which caters for children with special needs requiring a modified teaching programme. We have high expectations for all children and aim for full inclusion. Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes The School Book 2019-2020 73