Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 81

ESF Glenealy School 7 Hornsey Road, Mid-Levels District: Central and Western Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.glenealy.edu.hk Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 5 years old Principal: Ms. Brenda Cook SEN Support: Yes Description: Glenealy is a community-based school and we pride ourselves on the positive relationships that we build with students, their families and the wider community. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School we offer a significant, engaging and high quality international education for our students. Using the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) as a framework, students learn through an inquiry approach where they are encouraged to explore concepts and ideas that are meaningful and relevant to their lives. We embrace the diversity of cultures within our internationally-minded community, and our students aim to make a positive difference. Uniform: Yes Facilities: A modern, purpose-built library, individual needs centre, art room, music and Mandarin rooms, innovative classroom designs a school hall and park-like outdoor play spaces. School Lunch Available: Yes Scholarships: Yes Accreditations: IB World Schools, Council of International Schools (CIS). Fees: (2018-19) Years 1 to 3 Years 4 to 6 HKD$111,200 per annum HKD$93,900 per annum Number of Teachers: 20 Number of Classrooms: 12 Debenture Info: Non-refundable Capital Levy (NCL): For new students, the NCL will be HKD$38,000 for Year 1 students, and then reduced on a sliding scale for those who are joining Years 2 to 13. Teacher/student ratio: 1:30 Transport: School bus service available. Hours: 8:30am-3pm Curriculum: Using the IBO PYP programme to frame our curriculum, all children at Glenealy learn through an inquiry based approach, where they are encouraged to explore concepts and ideas by posing questions, investigating and researching, seeking answers and taking relevant action to bring meaning to their learning. We are exceptionally proud to offer Mandarin programmes to all students. Parents: Glenealy has an active and supportive PTA who works together with the school and parents to run events such as fairs, children’s discos, bingo and parent parties. The PTA encourages families to be involved and is a wonderfully supportive network in our school community. Glenealy is proud to be a community-based school. Where Students go to Secondary School : Most students who attend ESF Primary Schools will continue on to ESF Secondary Schools. Number of Mandarin Teachers: 2 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Year 1 to 2: 45 minutes, Year 3 to 6: 45 minutes daily, 3 times per week. The School Book 2018-2019 79