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Education
Schooling options.
I Need To Hit My Exam Grades, What Do I Do?
Danny Harrington of ITS Education Asia has some solutions.
Considering Boarding Options in the UK?
The Headmaster and a former pupil, Ethan – a DB resident – discuss the benefits of boarding at Forres Sandle Manor. Located in...
Confidence for Life! Back to School
Family engagement will give students the home support they need to flourish in the new school year. James Tonkinson, Advancement Manager at Kellett School, reports.
MALVERN COLLEGE HONG KONG: Ongoing Achievements and Upcoming Milestones
It is almost five years since Malvern College Hong Kong (MCHK) opened its doors in the New Territories. As the school prepares to pass the founding stage and enter the “early history” stage, Headmaster Dr Robin A. Lister outlines ongoing achievements, upcoming milestones and the outlook for the years to come.
Kellet School Creating Global Pathways
Kellett School will be adding a new bus route from Central Ferry Pier to its Kowloon Bay Campus in August. Established in 1976 and one of Hong Kong’s leading international schools, Kellett School is a co-ed, through-train school with campuses on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon Bay.
All Inclusive! Better Together
Justine Barlow, founding Head of Academy at HKILA, reveals why she rejects the ‘one size fits all’ approach to teaching and learning
Do you speak my language?
The benefits of bilingual education extend far beyond the acquisition of fluency in a second language. Elizabeth Jerabek reports
Chinese New Year Myths And Legends
Ever wondered why we celebrate Chinese New Year the way we do? Samantha Wong goes back in time to find out First up, a few facts.
Bright Futures
The skills teens need to develop in order to excel in the workplace post-COVID may not be the ones they learn in university. Dorothy Veitch reports
Discovery Bay International School: Launches the Mini and Junior Duke Award for primary aged students
Launched in October 2020, the Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) Mini and Junior Duke Award progamme has already attracted an incredible 210 sign-ups from students in Years 1 to 6.
Multi-cultural Christmas crafts
With this collection of DIY paper ornaments, you can dip your toes into the holidays as seen around the globe. Jane Drew reports
Time will tell
Acknowledging the importance of history to a child’s education, Trisha Hughes explains why the best stories never get old
HKILA: Making Home Learning Easy
It has been said many times but 2020 is a year we will not forget no matter how much we may want to. The pandemic has caused stress,...
Nord Anglia International School: Is your child ready for kindergarten?
‘Being ready’ is not about a set of skills you need to make sure your child has before they start kindergarten. It is about preparing your child for this next transition in their lives so you can ensure that kindergarten is a positive and enriching experience for them.
Magical reads
Revisit Middle-earth, Hogwarts and Never-Land with your kids this Halloween. Getting to know Frodo Baggins, Harry Potter and Peter Pan will set them up for life, writes Ray Robertson
Roll with it
You can’t change the fact that stress will show up in your life, but you can learn to change the way you respond to it. Mindfulness educator Sherry Yasay reports
A moral education
There’s so much more to parenting than feeding, clothing and schooling kids. Are we teaching them the behaviours and thought processes they need to make their way in our community and beyond? Trisha Hughes reports
School’s out (again)
Schoolchildren across Hong Kong broke up for the summer holidays at the end of June, having only been back in class a month. How are they dealing with all the disruption? Jason Broderick reveals that for the most part at least, they’re taking everything in their stride
The new normal?
Has having the kids at home for so many months turned you on to the idea of homeschool? Sam Fisher takes a look at the pros and cons
Happy Campers
With all the different summer camps on offer across Lantau, how do you decide which will benefit your child the most? Samantha Wong reports
Please be you
How we communicate with our children is key to helping them develop unconditional self-love. Joanne Hay reveals how we can foster...
Boarding in New Zealand: exciting benefits and stability
Are you looking into boarding school options for your kids in Asia Pacific? Sam Fisher suggests you start your search in New Zealand
Assisting your children through trauma: takeaway tips for anxiety in children
We’ll make it through, but COVID-19 is a worry – for all of us, including our kids. Jason Broderick provides some takeaway tips to assist with children’s anxiety
Overcoming sibling rivalry: positive discipline techniques
Fighting between brothers and sisters is a concern for almost all parents of two or more kids. Anoush Davies shares some positive discipline techniques to help everybody get along
There are two schools in DB specialising in inclusive education that we know of. The Bridge Learning Academy, visit www.bridge.edu.hk and HKILA, visit www.studyhkila.edu.hk/studyhkila. The Bridge Learning Academy is a small, independent school welcoming students aged 12-18 who thrive with tailor-made learning. HKILA is a well-established private international school that adapts teaching practices to suit individual needs, for students (Year 1 to Year 9) who need extra support, or those who are working ahead of their chronological age.
S.K.H. Wei Lun Primary School could be what you’re looking for as it primarily conducts its curriculum in Cantonese. While the school does not offer a dedicated English stream, it places significant emphasis on English language development. Visit www.skhweilun.edu.hk/tc.
Look no further than Discovery Bay International School. After completing their IGCSE studies, DBIS students transition into the Sixth Form to pursue A Levels or BTEC Level 3 qualifications. These programmes provide students with internationally recognised qualifications that facilitate entry into universities worldwide. Visit www.dbis.edu.hk.
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