With the 2022/23 Academic Year starting this month, here are some updates from leading schools across Lantau.
50% OF SILVERMINE BAY SCHOOL GRADUATES SET TO STUDY AT YHKCC:
Silvermine Bay School (www.silverminebayschool.edu.hk) in Mui Wo has made student placement at first-choice secondary schools a priority, since its founding in 2019. This year was a year of tremendous achievement, as half of the primary school’s graduates were accepted into the YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College (YHKCC) and the other half into Harbour School, West Island School and Creative Secondary School.
“For many families who live in South Lantau, YHKCC is their first choice of secondary school because they have a stream following the British Curriculum,” Principal and owner Will Tong says. “Through the admissions process, we have had meetings with the school’s Principal and Subject Panel Head to understand their expectations of prospective students. As a result, Silvermine Bay School has accumulated a 78% acceptance rate into the YHKCC for the past three years.”
ESF TUNG CHUNG LAUNCHES PRE-NURSERY PROVISION THIS MONTH:
Tung Chung International Kindergarten (www.tck.edu.hk) is now a registered Childcare Centre provider and as such it is launching ESF’s first pre-nursery classes on August 29.
Pre-nursery is an unaccompanied class open to toddlers from two years old, who follow a specifically designed ESF curriculum. Five sessions are provided Monday to Friday, at either 8.30am to 11.30am or 1pm to 4pm, with nine students per class. The pre-nursery is staffed by a highly skilled and caring team who are all certified Early Childhood educators and EDB registered childcare workers. Among the team is a designated child care supervisor who leads the rest of the team in their collaborative practice, curriculum development and partnerships with parents.
LANTAU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL EMBRACING THE 2022/23 SCHOOL YEAR:
With three campuses in South Lantau, Lantau International School (www.lis.edu.hk) enrols students from reception right through to primary. “We are looking forward to the new school year and being back on campus, particularly after all the disruptions of the last couple of years,” Principal James Lambert says. “Online learning is so challenging and it takes so much effort from the children, parents, grandparents, helpers and, of course, the teachers to keep the energy going. I have been so proud of how the children have adapted and the quality of the work that has been produced. Now, we can’t wait to return to normality!”
Lantau International School prioritises whole student development, something that is reflected in the achievements of this year’s graduates, most of whom are going on to YHKCC and ESF schools. “We are extremely proud of our P6s who recently graduated from the school and wish them the best of luck in their future studies,” says James.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR YHKCC’S FORM 1 ADMISSION BRIEFING:
YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College (www.yhkcc.edu.hk) is holding an admission briefing for prospective Form 1 students and their parents on October 15 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, in order to introduce the school’s curriculum and facilities, and outline admission requirements. The briefing is being held at the school’s Tung Chung campus.
“Parents should note that YHKCC does not participate in the Government’s Form 1 Secondary School Place Allocation (SSPA) System; we admit students directly,” says Principal Diana Lo. “After applicants have been interviewed, confirmed places may be offered. We use English as the Medium of Instruction, and only Chinese-related subjects are taught in Chinese. YHKCC requires an Academic Reference and Confirmation of Second Language Learning Background for all applicants.”
