Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 84

ESF Quarry Bay School 6 Hau Yuen Path, Braemar Hill District: Eastern Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.qbs.edu.hk Facilities: Learning Centre, ICT Suite, The Hive for Individual Needs Support, Performing Arts Space, Hall, Gymnasium, Multi-purpose Room, PE Learning Space. Principal: Ms. Mina Dunstan Uniform: Yes Description: Quarry Bay School’s (QBS) aim is to encourage our children to enjoy learning by providing activities which help to develop confident, happy and successful individuals. We feel that all children have talents which can be developed and that all can succeed no matter what their level of ability. Providing equality of opportunity for all our children is a vital aspect of our education policy, and this permeates all aspects of life in the school. The school is an inclusive community and values the diversity of all learners. School Lunch Available: Yes Number of Teachers: 41 Number of Classrooms: 24 Teacher/student ratio: 1:30 Hours: 8:15am-2:40pm SEN Support: Yes Scholarships: Yes Accreditations: IB World School, 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 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. Transport: School buses organised by the PTA and cost between HKD$4,700 and HKD$15,100 per academic year depending on the route. Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme Number of Mandarin Teachers: 5 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Year 1 4 lessons per week (180 minutes total) Years 2-3 5 lessons per week (220 minutes total) Years 4-6 4 lessons per week (220 minutes total) Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 5 years old Features: Strive to empower individuals to make a difference by becoming confident, independent learners who believe in changing their local and global communities. 82 www.playtimes.com.hk Parents: The school has a PTA, which all parents are required to join. The association is responsible for representing the views of parents but also for arranging educational, social and fundraising events to support the school. Parent representatives serve on the School Council. Where Students go to Secondary School : Most students who attend ESF Primary Schools will continue on to ESF Secondary Schools.