Upon arrival, children will carry out their routine tasks to develop self-management skills: taking off their shoes and placing them on the dedicated shelf, taking out their snack box, water bottle and diapers, and putting their backpack away.
In our Pre-Kindergarten programme, we prioritise the holistic development of each child by promoting health and nurturing emotional wellbeing. We create a safe environment where children are protected from harm, allowing them to explore, learn, and grow with confidence. This foundation supports their overall development and prepares them for future success.
In our Pre-Kindergarten programme, we emphasise the importance of belonging by establishing strong connections with families and the broader community. Children develop a sense of security through familiar routines and customs, while learning the limits and boundaries of acceptable behaviour. This foundation helps them feel valued and confident in their environment.
In our Pre-Kindergarten programme, we emphasise contribution by ensuring equitable learning opportunities for all children. We foster an environment where they treat others fairly, include peers in play, and affirm each child's individuality. Through collaborative learning experiences, children are encouraged to learn alongside one another, building essential social skills and relationships.
In our Pre-Kindergarten programme, we prioritise communication by helping children develop essential non-verbal and verbal skills for various purposes. They explore stories and symbols from their own and other cultures, fostering appreciation and understanding. Additionally, we encourage creativity and self-expression, providing diverse opportunities for children to communicate their thoughts and feelings.
In our Pre-Kindergarten programme, we emphasise exploration by valuing play as an essential part of meaningful learning. We recognise the significance of spontaneous play, allowing children to gain confidence and control over their bodies. Through active exploration, they develop thinking and reasoning strategies, creating working theories to understand the natural, social, physical, and material worlds.
Upon arrival, children will carry out their routine tasks to develop self-management skills: taking off their shoes and placing them on the dedicated shelf, taking out their snack box, water bottle and diapers, and putting their backpack away.
The children will have a choice to select from a variety of learning engagements available throughout their classroom. Teachers and EAs will guide and support children to explore various activities and to encourage children to integrate different learning experiences. Children may also choose to socialise with their friends in the role play area or library corner. Classroom play exploration is a fantastic way to promote warm and genuine serve-and-return interactions and nurture strong relationships between children and their educators.
Circle time is a key moment for children to build a sense of belonging and contribution to their classroom community. From looking at the register, to singing songs, or sharing a story, students learn to be an active member of their class. Adults will work and learn collaboratively with the children through active listening, discussion and reflection.
The sensory area invites children to explore various visual, tactile, auditory, taste and olfactory provocations. These sessions not only develop fine and gross motor skills, but also increases attention and focus, supports emotional regulation, and promotes cognitive development through problem-solving, exploration and experimentation.
Movement time is a key opportunity to work on large body movements and develop overall body strength, coordination and flexibility, all the while promoting social interactions and cognitive growth. Movement time includes a mix of free play and guided activities such as cooperation games, obstacle courses, and fine motor activities such as throwing and grasping.
The final circle time is dedicated to Mandarin activities twice a week, and is also a key moment to reflect on the day, their learning, and to bring closure to the session.
🌊✨ Beach Day Fun! ✨🌊
Our ESF Explore Pre-K children took their learning to the beach! 🏖️ We embraced the beauty of nature, allowing our little adventurers to explore, play, and learn outside the classroom.
Benefits of Outdoor Learning:
Enhances Creativity: Children engage in imaginative play and exploration.
Boosts Physical Development: Running, jumping, and playing on the sand promotes gross motor skills.
Fosters Social Skills: Collaborative play encourages teamwork and communication.
Deepens Connection to Nature: Children develop an appreciation for the environment.
We loved seeing our young learners enjoy the sunshine, sand, and sea while discovering new concepts through hands-on experiences. 🌞💙
#ESFExplore #BeachDay #OutdoorLearning #Prekindergarten #LearningThroughPlay
🌊✨ Beach Day Fun! ✨🌊
Our ESF Explore Pre-K children took their learning to the beach! 🏖️ We embraced the beauty of nature, allowing our little adventurers to explore, play, and learn outside the classroom.
Benefits of Outdoor Learning:
Enhances Creativity: Children engage in imaginative play and exploration.
Boosts Physical Development: Running, jumping, and playing on the sand promotes gross motor skills.
Fosters Social Skills: Collaborative play encourages teamwork and communication.
Deepens Connection to Nature: Children develop an appreciation for the environment.
We loved seeing our young learners enjoy the sunshine, sand, and sea while discovering new concepts through hands-on experiences. 🌞💙
#ESFExplore #BeachDay #OutdoorLearning #Prekindergarten #LearningThroughPlay
🌼💖 Celebrating Mother’s Day with Love!
This Mother’s Day, our Pre-K children are busy creating heartfelt handmade gifts for their amazing moms! They have whipped up a delightful body scrub using baby oil and rose aroma—perfect for some pampering. From mixing salt and oil to scooping it into jars, they took pride in every step.
They also crafted bright and cheerful flower sun catchers to bring joy and warmth into their homes. Each piece is a beautiful reminder of their love and appreciation for their moms!
We cherish our mammies from the moon and back! Thank you for all the hugs, laughter, and love you give every day.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there! 🌷✨
#MothersDay #HandmadeGifts #PreKFun #LoveYouMom
#MothersDay #PreK #HandmadeGifts #Love
🌼💖 Celebrating Mother’s Day with Love!
This Mother’s Day, our Pre-K children are busy creating heartfelt handmade gifts for their amazing moms! They have whipped up a delightful body scrub using baby oil and rose aroma—perfect for some pampering. From mixing salt and oil to scooping it into jars, they took pride in every step.
They also crafted bright and cheerful flower sun catchers to bring joy and warmth into their homes. Each piece is a beautiful reminder of their love and appreciation for their moms!
We cherish our mammies from the moon and back! Thank you for all the hugs, laughter, and love you give every day.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there! 🌷✨
#MothersDay #HandmadeGifts #PreKFun #LoveYouMom
#MothersDay #PreK #HandmadeGifts #Love
🌸✨ Clay Creations: Bringing Imagination to Life! ✨🌸
The past two weeks have been full of creativity and exploration in our classroom! 🎨👶 From colorful flower gardens to spring-themed books and insect discoveries, our little ones have been inspired by the wonders of nature to create their own beautiful clay insects.
With soft, colorful clay in their tiny hands, the toddlers molded butterflies 🦋, bees 🐝, and ladybugs 🐞, paying close attention to wings, antennae, and patterns. Not only was this activity full of fun, but it also helped:
✨ Boost fine motor skills
✨ Improve hand-eye coordination
✨ Foster creativity and imagination
We believe in combining nature 🌿 and art 🎨 to create meaningful learning experiences, and these little sculptors did an amazing job! 💕
#ESF #英基 #esfexplore #英基探新 #香港 #prek #prenursery #hknursery #幼兒園 #hkig #hkmums #hkmoms #香港媽媽 #香港媽咪 #新手媽媽 #育兒日記 #香港幼兒園 #hkbaby #hkig #hkparents #expatlivinghk
🌸✨ Clay Creations: Bringing Imagination to Life! ✨🌸
The past two weeks have been full of creativity and exploration in our classroom! 🎨👶 From colorful flower gardens to spring-themed books and insect discoveries, our little ones have been inspired by the wonders of nature to create their own beautiful clay insects.
With soft, colorful clay in their tiny hands, the toddlers molded butterflies 🦋, bees 🐝, and ladybugs 🐞, paying close attention to wings, antennae, and patterns. Not only was this activity full of fun, but it also helped:
✨ Boost fine motor skills
✨ Improve hand-eye coordination
✨ Foster creativity and imagination
We believe in combining nature 🌿 and art 🎨 to create meaningful learning experiences, and these little sculptors did an amazing job! 💕
#ESF #英基 #esfexplore #英基探新 #香港 #prek #prenursery #hknursery #幼兒園 #hkig #hkmums #hkmoms #香港媽媽 #香港媽咪 #新手媽媽 #育兒日記 #香港幼兒園 #hkbaby #hkig #hkparents #expatlivinghk
🌍✨ Celebrating Earth Day in Pre-K! ✨🌍
We had a fantastic time celebrating Earth Day this week in our Pre-K class! We focused on the importance of recycling and how we can all contribute to protecting our planet. Here’s a glimpse of our activities:
Learning About Recycling: We discussed why recycling is essential for our environment and how it helps reduce waste. The children were eager to share their thoughts on what items can be recycled!
Earth Day Crafts: Our little explorers got creative with various Earth Day crafts! From making recycled paper art to creating beautiful nature collages, the kids expressed their love for the Earth through art.
Seeing their enthusiasm and creativity as they learned about taking care of our planet was heartwarming. Together, we can make a difference!
🌱💚
#EarthDay #Recycling #ESFExplore #PreK #Sustainability #Crafts
🌍✨ Celebrating Earth Day in Pre-K! ✨🌍
We had a fantastic time celebrating Earth Day this week in our Pre-K class! We focused on the importance of recycling and how we can all contribute to protecting our planet. Here’s a glimpse of our activities:
Learning About Recycling: We discussed why recycling is essential for our environment and how it helps reduce waste. The children were eager to share their thoughts on what items can be recycled!
Earth Day Crafts: Our little explorers got creative with various Earth Day crafts! From making recycled paper art to creating beautiful nature collages, the kids expressed their love for the Earth through art.
Seeing their enthusiasm and creativity as they learned about taking care of our planet was heartwarming. Together, we can make a difference!
🌱💚
#EarthDay #Recycling #ESFExplore #PreK #Sustainability #Crafts
🌟 Pre-K Science Museum Adventure!🌟
Today, our Pre-K had an amazing field trip to the science museum! 🚀✨ They engaged in various stations, strolled along a beautiful forest trail, and snapped memorable photos with friendly dinosaurs. 🦖 Watching balls race down the energy machine, showcasing the wonders of physics!
⚡ Our young architects also got to build their own structures, sparking creativity and teamwork. It was a day filled with discovery, laughter, and unforgettable experiences! 💚
#ScienceMuseum #PreKAdventures #LearningThroughPlay #DinoDays #NatureExploration #FutureArchitects
🌟 Pre-K Science Museum Adventure!🌟
Today, our Pre-K had an amazing field trip to the science museum! 🚀✨ They engaged in various stations, strolled along a beautiful forest trail, and snapped memorable photos with friendly dinosaurs. 🦖 Watching balls race down the energy machine, showcasing the wonders of physics!
⚡ Our young architects also got to build their own structures, sparking creativity and teamwork. It was a day filled with discovery, laughter, and unforgettable experiences! 💚
#ScienceMuseum #PreKAdventures #LearningThroughPlay #DinoDays #NatureExploration #FutureArchitects
✨ Fostering a Nurturing and Multi-Cultural Learning Environment 🇯🇵
Tune in as Luna’s parents express their heartfelt gratitude for how ESF Pre-K supports non-native English-speaking families.🗣️ They also talk about how teachers and staff help build a vibrant, safe, and inclusive environment that welcomes students from diverse backgrounds.🇯🇵🇰🇷🇮🇳🇭🇰🇮🇹
❗️Last week to apply for 2025-26 ESF Pre-K, applications close on April 30!
✨ 英基幼兒學前班多元文化學習環境 🇯🇵
一齊聽下 Luna 父母分享英基 Pre-K 如何支援非英語母語家庭🗣️ 佢哋仲提到老師同職員點樣建立一個又包容又安全嘅多元文化環境添 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇮🇳🇭🇰🇮🇹
❗️最後機會為你嘅子女報名 2025-26年度嘅英基幼兒學前班，4月30日截止報名！
#英基 #ESF #英基探新 #esfexplore #extracurriculars #esfprek #esf_playgroup #hkmums #hkmoms #香港媽媽 #香港媽咪 #香港bb #hkparents #新手媽媽 #englishplaygroups #wanchaiplaygroups #灣仔遊戲班 #hkig #englishclass #expatlivinghk
✨ Fostering a Nurturing and Multi-Cultural Learning Environment 🇯🇵
Tune in as Luna’s parents express their heartfelt gratitude for how ESF Pre-K supports non-native English-speaking families.🗣️ They also talk about how teachers and staff help build a vibrant, safe, and inclusive environment that welcomes students from diverse backgrounds.🇯🇵🇰🇷🇮🇳🇭🇰🇮🇹
❗️Last week to apply for 2025-26 ESF Pre-K, applications close on April 30!
✨ 英基幼兒學前班多元文化學習環境 🇯🇵
一齊聽下 Luna 父母分享英基 Pre-K 如何支援非英語母語家庭🗣️ 佢哋仲提到老師同職員點樣建立一個又包容又安全嘅多元文化環境添 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇮🇳🇭🇰🇮🇹
❗️最後機會為你嘅子女報名 2025-26年度嘅英基幼兒學前班，4月30日截止報名！
#英基 #ESF #英基探新 #esfexplore #extracurriculars #esfprek #esf_playgroup #hkmums #hkmoms #香港媽媽 #香港媽咪 #香港bb #hkparents #新手媽媽 #englishplaygroups #wanchaiplaygroups #灣仔遊戲班 #hkig #englishclass #expatlivinghk
Everyday in Pre-K is About Building Relationships! 🤝❤️
Each day, our Pre-K learners are actively building relationships through play, teamwork, and shared experiences. Whether they are working together on puzzles, building towers, or sharing toys during free play, they practice kindness, cooperation, and empathy. 🌟 They enjoy engaging in group storytime, cheering each other on during games, and helping classmates with tasks like tidying up or sharing snacks. These moments of collaboration and connection help them form strong bonds and create a warm, supportive community in our classroom. 💕
#BuildingRelationships #PreKCommunity #LearningTogether #KindnessInAction #EverydayConnections
Everyday in Pre-K is About Building Relationships! 🤝❤️
Each day, our Pre-K learners are actively building relationships through play, teamwork, and shared experiences. Whether they are working together on puzzles, building towers, or sharing toys during free play, they practice kindness, cooperation, and empathy. 🌟 They enjoy engaging in group storytime, cheering each other on during games, and helping classmates with tasks like tidying up or sharing snacks. These moments of collaboration and connection help them form strong bonds and create a warm, supportive community in our classroom. 💕
#BuildingRelationships #PreKCommunity #LearningTogether #KindnessInAction #EverydayConnections
🍦✨ "Ice Cream - Creating Joy One Flavor at a Time!" 🌟
We turned our classroom into an ice cream factory! The children were thrilled to squeeze fresh strawberries, add a pinch of sugar, and mix in creamy coconut milk. Watching the mixture transform into delicious ice cream in the freezer was pure magic! 🌈🥥 They eagerly explored the concepts of change, freezing, and emulsification as they felt the texture change. 🍓❤️
#IceCreamMagic #HandsOnLearning #KidsInTheKitchen #TransformativePlay #FoodScience #SweetLearning #CulinaryKids #JoyInEveryScoop #CreatingMemories
🍦✨ "Ice Cream - Creating Joy One Flavor at a Time!" 🌟
We turned our classroom into an ice cream factory! The children were thrilled to squeeze fresh strawberries, add a pinch of sugar, and mix in creamy coconut milk. Watching the mixture transform into delicious ice cream in the freezer was pure magic! 🌈🥥 They eagerly explored the concepts of change, freezing, and emulsification as they felt the texture change. 🍓❤️
#IceCreamMagic #HandsOnLearning #KidsInTheKitchen #TransformativePlay #FoodScience #SweetLearning #CulinaryKids #JoyInEveryScoop #CreatingMemories
🌾🥛 From Farm to Store: Exploring the Journey of Food! 🥕🍎 Today, our little learners embarked on an exciting role play adventure, connecting nature with our supermarket! They picked vegetables, collected eggs, and transported their harvest, all while discovering where our food comes from. It was amazing to see their curiosity and engagement as they learned about farming and food production! 🌱🚚✨
#FromFarmToStore #KidsInTheKitchen #FoodJourney #ImaginativePlay #LearningThroughPlay #CuriosityInKids #EarlyEducation #FarmFun #SupermarketAdventure
🌾🥛 From Farm to Store: Exploring the Journey of Food! 🥕🍎 Today, our little learners embarked on an exciting role play adventure, connecting nature with our supermarket! They picked vegetables, collected eggs, and transported their harvest, all while discovering where our food comes from. It was amazing to see their curiosity and engagement as they learned about farming and food production! 🌱🚚✨
#FromFarmToStore #KidsInTheKitchen #FoodJourney #ImaginativePlay #LearningThroughPlay #CuriosityInKids #EarlyEducation #FarmFun #SupermarketAdventure
Collaborative collage is a captivating and versatile form of process art that allows children to nurture their creativity, independence, and fine motor skills while exploring materials in a relaxed environment. Our Pre-K children have engaged in this art project, discovering design, pattern-making, dimension, and composition through hands-on experience. They enthusiastically contributed to the collage by painting on white fabric with a variety of tools and colors. We started with rolling pins, large brushes, kitchen gadgets, fly swatters, potato mashers, and sponges to create vibrant layers. They also loved using their hands to explore different textures, incorporating strings, stickers, various types of paper, and natural materials to enhance their work. The result is a beautiful masterpiece that truly celebrates collaboration and teamwork. Well done to all our Pre-K children for their amazing contributions!
#CollaborativeArt #ProcessArt #CreativeKids #PreKArt
#Teamwork #EarlyChildhoodEducation #InspiringCreativity
#KidsArt #CollageArt #LearningThroughPlay #ArtisticExpression
Collaborative collage is a captivating and versatile form of process art that allows children to nurture their creativity, independence, and fine motor skills while exploring materials in a relaxed environment. Our Pre-K children have engaged in this art project, discovering design, pattern-making, dimension, and composition through hands-on experience. They enthusiastically contributed to the collage by painting on white fabric with a variety of tools and colors. We started with rolling pins, large brushes, kitchen gadgets, fly swatters, potato mashers, and sponges to create vibrant layers. They also loved using their hands to explore different textures, incorporating strings, stickers, various types of paper, and natural materials to enhance their work. The result is a beautiful masterpiece that truly celebrates collaboration and teamwork. Well done to all our Pre-K children for their amazing contributions!
#CollaborativeArt #ProcessArt #CreativeKids #PreKArt
#Teamwork #EarlyChildhoodEducation #InspiringCreativity
#KidsArt #CollageArt #LearningThroughPlay #ArtisticExpression
🌊✨ Beach Day Fun! ✨🌊
Our ESF Explore Pre-K children took their learning to the beach! 🏖️ We embraced the beauty of nature, allowing our little adventurers to explore, play, and learn outside the classroom.
Benefits of Outdoor Learning:
Enhances Creativity: Children engage in imaginative play and exploration.
Boosts Physical Development: Running, jumping, and playing on the sand promotes gross motor skills.
Fosters Social Skills: Collaborative play encourages teamwork and communication.
Deepens Connection to Nature: Children develop an appreciation for the environment.
We loved seeing our young learners enjoy the sunshine, sand, and sea while discovering new concepts through hands-on experiences. 🌞💙
#ESFExplore #BeachDay #OutdoorLearning #Prekindergarten #LearningThroughPlay
🌊✨ Beach Day Fun! ✨🌊
Our ESF Explore Pre-K children took their learning to the beach! 🏖️ We embraced the beauty of nature, allowing our little adventurers to explore, play, and learn outside the classroom.
Benefits of Outdoor Learning:
Enhances Creativity: Children engage in imaginative play and exploration.
Boosts Physical Development: Running, jumping, and playing on the sand promotes gross motor skills.
Fosters Social Skills: Collaborative play encourages teamwork and communication.
Deepens Connection to Nature: Children develop an appreciation for the environment.
We loved seeing our young learners enjoy the sunshine, sand, and sea while discovering new concepts through hands-on experiences. 🌞💙
#ESFExplore #BeachDay #OutdoorLearning #Prekindergarten #LearningThroughPlay
🌼💖 Celebrating Mother’s Day with Love!
This Mother’s Day, our Pre-K children are busy creating heartfelt handmade gifts for their amazing moms! They have whipped up a delightful body scrub using baby oil and rose aroma—perfect for some pampering. From mixing salt and oil to scooping it into jars, they took pride in every step.
They also crafted bright and cheerful flower sun catchers to bring joy and warmth into their homes. Each piece is a beautiful reminder of their love and appreciation for their moms!
We cherish our mammies from the moon and back! Thank you for all the hugs, laughter, and love you give every day.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there! 🌷✨
#MothersDay #HandmadeGifts #PreKFun #LoveYouMom
#MothersDay #PreK #HandmadeGifts #Love
🌼💖 Celebrating Mother’s Day with Love!
This Mother’s Day, our Pre-K children are busy creating heartfelt handmade gifts for their amazing moms! They have whipped up a delightful body scrub using baby oil and rose aroma—perfect for some pampering. From mixing salt and oil to scooping it into jars, they took pride in every step.
They also crafted bright and cheerful flower sun catchers to bring joy and warmth into their homes. Each piece is a beautiful reminder of their love and appreciation for their moms!
We cherish our mammies from the moon and back! Thank you for all the hugs, laughter, and love you give every day.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there! 🌷✨
#MothersDay #HandmadeGifts #PreKFun #LoveYouMom
#MothersDay #PreK #HandmadeGifts #Love
🌸✨ Clay Creations: Bringing Imagination to Life! ✨🌸
The past two weeks have been full of creativity and exploration in our classroom! 🎨👶 From colorful flower gardens to spring-themed books and insect discoveries, our little ones have been inspired by the wonders of nature to create their own beautiful clay insects.
With soft, colorful clay in their tiny hands, the toddlers molded butterflies 🦋, bees 🐝, and ladybugs 🐞, paying close attention to wings, antennae, and patterns. Not only was this activity full of fun, but it also helped:
✨ Boost fine motor skills
✨ Improve hand-eye coordination
✨ Foster creativity and imagination
We believe in combining nature 🌿 and art 🎨 to create meaningful learning experiences, and these little sculptors did an amazing job! 💕
#ESF #英基 #esfexplore #英基探新 #香港 #prek #prenursery #hknursery #幼兒園 #hkig #hkmums #hkmoms #香港媽媽 #香港媽咪 #新手媽媽 #育兒日記 #香港幼兒園 #hkbaby #hkig #hkparents #expatlivinghk
🌸✨ Clay Creations: Bringing Imagination to Life! ✨🌸
The past two weeks have been full of creativity and exploration in our classroom! 🎨👶 From colorful flower gardens to spring-themed books and insect discoveries, our little ones have been inspired by the wonders of nature to create their own beautiful clay insects.
With soft, colorful clay in their tiny hands, the toddlers molded butterflies 🦋, bees 🐝, and ladybugs 🐞, paying close attention to wings, antennae, and patterns. Not only was this activity full of fun, but it also helped:
✨ Boost fine motor skills
✨ Improve hand-eye coordination
✨ Foster creativity and imagination
We believe in combining nature 🌿 and art 🎨 to create meaningful learning experiences, and these little sculptors did an amazing job! 💕
#ESF #英基 #esfexplore #英基探新 #香港 #prek #prenursery #hknursery #幼兒園 #hkig #hkmums #hkmoms #香港媽媽 #香港媽咪 #新手媽媽 #育兒日記 #香港幼兒園 #hkbaby #hkig #hkparents #expatlivinghk
🌍✨ Celebrating Earth Day in Pre-K! ✨🌍
We had a fantastic time celebrating Earth Day this week in our Pre-K class! We focused on the importance of recycling and how we can all contribute to protecting our planet. Here’s a glimpse of our activities:
Learning About Recycling: We discussed why recycling is essential for our environment and how it helps reduce waste. The children were eager to share their thoughts on what items can be recycled!
Earth Day Crafts: Our little explorers got creative with various Earth Day crafts! From making recycled paper art to creating beautiful nature collages, the kids expressed their love for the Earth through art.
Seeing their enthusiasm and creativity as they learned about taking care of our planet was heartwarming. Together, we can make a difference!
🌱💚
#EarthDay #Recycling #ESFExplore #PreK #Sustainability #Crafts
🌍✨ Celebrating Earth Day in Pre-K! ✨🌍
We had a fantastic time celebrating Earth Day this week in our Pre-K class! We focused on the importance of recycling and how we can all contribute to protecting our planet. Here’s a glimpse of our activities:
Learning About Recycling: We discussed why recycling is essential for our environment and how it helps reduce waste. The children were eager to share their thoughts on what items can be recycled!
Earth Day Crafts: Our little explorers got creative with various Earth Day crafts! From making recycled paper art to creating beautiful nature collages, the kids expressed their love for the Earth through art.
Seeing their enthusiasm and creativity as they learned about taking care of our planet was heartwarming. Together, we can make a difference!
🌱💚
#EarthDay #Recycling #ESFExplore #PreK #Sustainability #Crafts
🌟 Pre-K Science Museum Adventure!🌟
Today, our Pre-K had an amazing field trip to the science museum! 🚀✨ They engaged in various stations, strolled along a beautiful forest trail, and snapped memorable photos with friendly dinosaurs. 🦖 Watching balls race down the energy machine, showcasing the wonders of physics!
⚡ Our young architects also got to build their own structures, sparking creativity and teamwork. It was a day filled with discovery, laughter, and unforgettable experiences! 💚
#ScienceMuseum #PreKAdventures #LearningThroughPlay #DinoDays #NatureExploration #FutureArchitects
🌟 Pre-K Science Museum Adventure!🌟
Today, our Pre-K had an amazing field trip to the science museum! 🚀✨ They engaged in various stations, strolled along a beautiful forest trail, and snapped memorable photos with friendly dinosaurs. 🦖 Watching balls race down the energy machine, showcasing the wonders of physics!
⚡ Our young architects also got to build their own structures, sparking creativity and teamwork. It was a day filled with discovery, laughter, and unforgettable experiences! 💚
#ScienceMuseum #PreKAdventures #LearningThroughPlay #DinoDays #NatureExploration #FutureArchitects
✨ Fostering a Nurturing and Multi-Cultural Learning Environment 🇯🇵
Tune in as Luna’s parents express their heartfelt gratitude for how ESF Pre-K supports non-native English-speaking families.🗣️ They also talk about how teachers and staff help build a vibrant, safe, and inclusive environment that welcomes students from diverse backgrounds.🇯🇵🇰🇷🇮🇳🇭🇰🇮🇹
❗️Last week to apply for 2025-26 ESF Pre-K, applications close on April 30!
✨ 英基幼兒學前班多元文化學習環境 🇯🇵
一齊聽下 Luna 父母分享英基 Pre-K 如何支援非英語母語家庭🗣️ 佢哋仲提到老師同職員點樣建立一個又包容又安全嘅多元文化環境添 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇮🇳🇭🇰🇮🇹
❗️最後機會為你嘅子女報名 2025-26年度嘅英基幼兒學前班，4月30日截止報名！
#英基 #ESF #英基探新 #esfexplore #extracurriculars #esfprek #esf_playgroup #hkmums #hkmoms #香港媽媽 #香港媽咪 #香港bb #hkparents #新手媽媽 #englishplaygroups #wanchaiplaygroups #灣仔遊戲班 #hkig #englishclass #expatlivinghk
✨ Fostering a Nurturing and Multi-Cultural Learning Environment 🇯🇵
Tune in as Luna’s parents express their heartfelt gratitude for how ESF Pre-K supports non-native English-speaking families.🗣️ They also talk about how teachers and staff help build a vibrant, safe, and inclusive environment that welcomes students from diverse backgrounds.🇯🇵🇰🇷🇮🇳🇭🇰🇮🇹
❗️Last week to apply for 2025-26 ESF Pre-K, applications close on April 30!
✨ 英基幼兒學前班多元文化學習環境 🇯🇵
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❗️最後機會為你嘅子女報名 2025-26年度嘅英基幼兒學前班，4月30日截止報名！
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Everyday in Pre-K is About Building Relationships! 🤝❤️
Each day, our Pre-K learners are actively building relationships through play, teamwork, and shared experiences. Whether they are working together on puzzles, building towers, or sharing toys during free play, they practice kindness, cooperation, and empathy. 🌟 They enjoy engaging in group storytime, cheering each other on during games, and helping classmates with tasks like tidying up or sharing snacks. These moments of collaboration and connection help them form strong bonds and create a warm, supportive community in our classroom. 💕
#BuildingRelationships #PreKCommunity #LearningTogether #KindnessInAction #EverydayConnections
Everyday in Pre-K is About Building Relationships! 🤝❤️
Each day, our Pre-K learners are actively building relationships through play, teamwork, and shared experiences. Whether they are working together on puzzles, building towers, or sharing toys during free play, they practice kindness, cooperation, and empathy. 🌟 They enjoy engaging in group storytime, cheering each other on during games, and helping classmates with tasks like tidying up or sharing snacks. These moments of collaboration and connection help them form strong bonds and create a warm, supportive community in our classroom. 💕
#BuildingRelationships #PreKCommunity #LearningTogether #KindnessInAction #EverydayConnections
🍦✨ "Ice Cream - Creating Joy One Flavor at a Time!" 🌟
We turned our classroom into an ice cream factory! The children were thrilled to squeeze fresh strawberries, add a pinch of sugar, and mix in creamy coconut milk. Watching the mixture transform into delicious ice cream in the freezer was pure magic! 🌈🥥 They eagerly explored the concepts of change, freezing, and emulsification as they felt the texture change. 🍓❤️
#IceCreamMagic #HandsOnLearning #KidsInTheKitchen #TransformativePlay #FoodScience #SweetLearning #CulinaryKids #JoyInEveryScoop #CreatingMemories
🍦✨ "Ice Cream - Creating Joy One Flavor at a Time!" 🌟
We turned our classroom into an ice cream factory! The children were thrilled to squeeze fresh strawberries, add a pinch of sugar, and mix in creamy coconut milk. Watching the mixture transform into delicious ice cream in the freezer was pure magic! 🌈🥥 They eagerly explored the concepts of change, freezing, and emulsification as they felt the texture change. 🍓❤️
#IceCreamMagic #HandsOnLearning #KidsInTheKitchen #TransformativePlay #FoodScience #SweetLearning #CulinaryKids #JoyInEveryScoop #CreatingMemories
🌾🥛 From Farm to Store: Exploring the Journey of Food! 🥕🍎 Today, our little learners embarked on an exciting role play adventure, connecting nature with our supermarket! They picked vegetables, collected eggs, and transported their harvest, all while discovering where our food comes from. It was amazing to see their curiosity and engagement as they learned about farming and food production! 🌱🚚✨
#FromFarmToStore #KidsInTheKitchen #FoodJourney #ImaginativePlay #LearningThroughPlay #CuriosityInKids #EarlyEducation #FarmFun #SupermarketAdventure
🌾🥛 From Farm to Store: Exploring the Journey of Food! 🥕🍎 Today, our little learners embarked on an exciting role play adventure, connecting nature with our supermarket! They picked vegetables, collected eggs, and transported their harvest, all while discovering where our food comes from. It was amazing to see their curiosity and engagement as they learned about farming and food production! 🌱🚚✨
#FromFarmToStore #KidsInTheKitchen #FoodJourney #ImaginativePlay #LearningThroughPlay #CuriosityInKids #EarlyEducation #FarmFun #SupermarketAdventure
Collaborative collage is a captivating and versatile form of process art that allows children to nurture their creativity, independence, and fine motor skills while exploring materials in a relaxed environment. Our Pre-K children have engaged in this art project, discovering design, pattern-making, dimension, and composition through hands-on experience. They enthusiastically contributed to the collage by painting on white fabric with a variety of tools and colors. We started with rolling pins, large brushes, kitchen gadgets, fly swatters, potato mashers, and sponges to create vibrant layers. They also loved using their hands to explore different textures, incorporating strings, stickers, various types of paper, and natural materials to enhance their work. The result is a beautiful masterpiece that truly celebrates collaboration and teamwork. Well done to all our Pre-K children for their amazing contributions!
#CollaborativeArt #ProcessArt #CreativeKids #PreKArt
#Teamwork #EarlyChildhoodEducation #InspiringCreativity
#KidsArt #CollageArt #LearningThroughPlay #ArtisticExpression
Collaborative collage is a captivating and versatile form of process art that allows children to nurture their creativity, independence, and fine motor skills while exploring materials in a relaxed environment. Our Pre-K children have engaged in this art project, discovering design, pattern-making, dimension, and composition through hands-on experience. They enthusiastically contributed to the collage by painting on white fabric with a variety of tools and colors. We started with rolling pins, large brushes, kitchen gadgets, fly swatters, potato mashers, and sponges to create vibrant layers. They also loved using their hands to explore different textures, incorporating strings, stickers, various types of paper, and natural materials to enhance their work. The result is a beautiful masterpiece that truly celebrates collaboration and teamwork. Well done to all our Pre-K children for their amazing contributions!
#CollaborativeArt #ProcessArt #CreativeKids #PreKArt
#Teamwork #EarlyChildhoodEducation #InspiringCreativity
#KidsArt #CollageArt #LearningThroughPlay #ArtisticExpression
ESF King George V Schooll
Class of 2024
The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Distinguished MedScholar)
The greatest medicine is to teach people how not to need it. I see myself as an agent of positive change, a caregiver, a lifelong learner, and someone who constantly strives for personal growth and improvement.
With an intent to specialize in a particular medical field, I aim to delve deeper into an area where I can continue making meaningful impacts on the lives of others. I want to combine my passion for helping people with my dedication to personal and professional development, ensuring I constantly evolve as a healthcare provider.
With my commitment to medicine, I am confident I will have the means to turn my aspirations into a reality and contribute to creating a healthier future for all.
Parents should refer to the “Determining Year Group” guidelines under the admission process to determine the appropriate year group to apply for when submitting their primary application.
1-30 September |
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| 2 September | Nomination Rights applications open |
| First Friday of October | Deadline for receipt of supporting documents |
| Mid-October | Acknowledgement email sent to parents to advise admission process |
| November to January (Following Year) | First round interviews conducted at primary schools |
| March to August (Following Year) | Further interviews conducted by primary schools as necessary |
Parents should refer to the “Determining Year Group” guidelines under the admission process to determine the appropriate year group to apply for when submitting their secondary application.
| 1-30 September |
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| 2 September | Nomination Rights applications open |
| First Friday of October | Deadline for receipt of supporting documents |
| Early October | Acknowledgement email sent to parents to advise admission process |
| Mid-October to the end of November | Interview period |
| Early/Mid-December | Offer for Year 7 places sent out |
| Mid-December | Deadline to confirm places offered by payment of a deposit and non-refundable capital levy |
2B Tin Kwong Road, Homantin, Hong Kong
1985
Age 5 – 19
70
Bespoke curriculum. All secondary-aged students access accredited ASDAN courses.
Everything we do at ESF Jockey Club Sarah Roe School is based on an understanding that every child is unique, with their own skills and passions. We offer our students some wonderful facilities to keep them happy, engaged and always learning. Our bespoke curriculum puts our students at the centre.
We reach our goals alongside our students through personalised, progressive and challenging lessons that offer students multiple opportunities for repeated, frequent experiences. Parents are an important facet of this team, since nobody knows your child better than you. Our teachers and therapists work with you to help establish suitable and practical goals for each student and how to support this learning at home. By helping each child to develop their own interests and personality, we help them to be the best they can be.
Anna Smakowska
Anna has almost 20 years of experience as a teacher and leader – with a strong focus throughout her career on helping students reach their full potential, regardless of any and all challenges that they may face.
The bus service for JCSRS students is managed by ESF Centre and JCSRS. School staff work as Bus Escorts and they are First Aid trained.
*The stops along the school bus routes may be subject to change. For more information, please contact the school.
Parents should refer to the “Determining Year Group” guidelines under the admission process to determine the appropriate year group to apply for when submitting their kindergarten application.
| 1-30 September |
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| 2 September at 1pm | ESF Kindergarten Class A Debenture application opens |
| First Friday of October | Deadline for receipt of supporting documents |
| October |
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| November | Parents receive Play Visit status notification letters
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| November to January (Following Year) | First round Play Visits conduct at kindergartens |
| January to Early March (Following Year) | Parents receive letter with Play Visit result |
| March to August (Following Year) | Further Play Visits conduct by kindergartens if necessary |
ESF’s all-through education, K1 to Year 13, enables a seamless transition from kindergarten to primary and from Year 6 to secondary. The close links our primary schools have with their associated secondary schools play an important role in delivering a positive experience and a good start to the year, for our Year 7 students.
ESF will process and allocate according to an ‘associated secondary school’ for Year 7 placement. Below are the associated secondary schools for each primary school.
| ESF primary school | Allocated ESF secondary school |
|---|---|
| Bradbury School | South Island School |
| Quarry Bay School | South Island School |
| Glenealy School | Island School |
| Peak School | Island School |
| Kennedy School | West Island School |
| Beacon Hill School | Island School |
| Kowloon Junior School | King George V School |
| Clearwater Bay School | King George V School |
| Sha Tin Junior School | Sha Tin College |
The Year 7 transition information will be sent to parents via email with details to login and access the form.
All Year 6 students enrolled in an ESF primary school by 1 December are guaranteed a place in an ESF secondary school on completion of Year 6.
For Year 6 students in Learning Support (LS): the child’s placement will be managed and allocated through a different process that takes account of the availability of Year 7 LS placements across all secondary schools. The student’s Year 7 placement will be confirmed by the end of November.
A student joining Year 6 from 1 December onwards can not be guaranteed a secondary school place at their corresponding ‘associated secondary school’ but offered a Year 7 place at an alternative secondary school where there is availability.
The guarantee of Year 7 place is with the corresponding secondary sections. Transfer requests to an ESF secondary school may be considered based on availability and date of written request starting from 1 September to your school’s admissions office. There is no guarantee of transfer to Year 7 in an ESF secondary school.
Please note transfer between a private independent school and an ESF school and vice versa will mean payment of deposit and capital/building levy to take up the school place.
Please note the following key dates:
| First two weeks of September | Parents complete the Year 7 transfer form |
| End November | Year 7 offer letters are sent via email from ESF Centre |
| Beginning of December | Deadline to confirm places the Year 7 places offered. ESF primary students are requested to pay the deposit to confirm the place. |
Students who are attending ESF kindergartens will complete the Year 1 transition process. Information from ESF kindergartens will support the transition process.
Students in ESF kindergartens identified as needing additional learning support may be recommended to apply through the Admission and Review Process. This is a separate application process managed centrally at ESF Centre. This process also applies to all students applying from outside ESF. There are limited resources for placement within Learning Support and Jockey Club Sarah Roe School. Not all students going through the Admission and Review Process may be placed, as the demand is often greater than the number of places available.
The Year 1 transition information will be sent to parents via email with details to login and access the form.
All K2 students enrolled in an ESF kindergarten before 1 December are guaranteed a place in an ESF primary school on completion of K2.
A new student joining K2 on or after Year 1 offers to go out cannot be guaranteed a primary school place but will be given high priority on the waitlist for a Year 1 place.
Allocation for primary school is based on priority order plus EDB requirements (when necessary), and computer-generated random numbers. K2 children may be directed to an alternative primary school if there is an oversubscription at their first preference school. There is no guarantee of the school of first preference. All ESF primary school offers are accepted with a two-year commitment before any transfer request, regardless of residential address.
Please note the following key dates:
| First two weeks of September | Parents complete the Year 1 transfer form |
| End November | Year 1 offer letters are sent via email from ESF Centre |
| Beginning of December | Deadline to confirm places the Year 1 places offered. ESF kindergarten students are requested to pay the deposit to confirm the place |
The ESF Levels of Adjustment (LOA) provide a framework for identifying and documenting the adjustments and accommodations for students who require support for learning.
ESF uses LOA 1 to 6 to describe the amount and type of support a student requires in order to access the curriculum. The LOA also reflects the level of provision required.
Outlined below are the most common placements for students with LOA 1 to 6. Occasionally, placements may differ depending on the profile of the individual student.
Additional, ongoing class-based teaching and learning adjustments led by the class or subject teacher, in liaison with the IN department and/or short-term small group or individual intervention in 1 or 2 dimensions of schooling.
Regular, individualised teaching and learning adjustments of objectives, outcomes, materials or equipment, in multiple dimensions of schooling, as a result of class-based assessments and teacher judgement.
A combination of additional small group support, for minimum 2 cycles of intervention, in multiple areas. The student has an IEP, there is an ongoing liaison between class/subject teachers and the IN department, and there is regular contact with parents. These students often sit well below age-related expectations in one of the dimensions of schooling.
Daily, individualised teaching and learning adjustments of objectives, outcomes, materials or equipment.
Access to daily push-in support in mainstream lessons and pull-out support focusing on skill development, concept reinforcement, and functional life skills teaching. Access to alternative curriculums at the secondary level.
Continuous, individualised support. Systematic interventions and highly individualised teaching programmes through multidisciplinary approaches with a high staff-to-student ratio.
Many students who require less extensive, class-based teaching and learning adjustments are catered for within mainstream classes in all kindergartens and schools.
Students who require more extensive, daily teaching and learning adjustments are catered for within learning support (LS) within ESF primary schools and secondary schools.
Entry to this level of provision is through a central process called the Admissions and Review Process, not through the local school.
Students who require the most extensive teaching and learning adjustments are catered for within the Jockey Club Sarah Roe School (JCSRS).
JCSRS has a bespoke curriculum that is designed to be broad and balanced to meet the needs of our diverse learners. The curriculum is taught through subjects but has significant elements of project based learning that enhance transdisciplinary application of knowledge and skills.
The JCSRS curriculum is divided into six pathways, each with its own distinct learning approach and priorities. The pathways are determined by age and also by the needs of students.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) is a course designed for students aged 16 to 19. Students can choose to follow either the full IB Diploma Programme or their choice of individual IB Diploma courses. Widely recognised as the best possible preparation for study at university, the IB DP builds research skills, promotes personal responsibility and encourages independent learning.
The full IB DP core comprises six subjects and the following key components:
Students can choose one subject from each of the groups below, three at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL).
Our personalised pathways allow students to focus on creative projects and inquiries and reflect on their achievements. Students whose strengths are in applied learning are often practical and goal-oriented. Courses are routed in practical and real-world situations and are made relevant to the world of work. The courses are modular with no external examination element.
ESF schools currently provide Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC ) courses which are recognised by many universities worldwide. These courses can be studied alongside other subjects and provide a varied learning experience for students.
A number of ESF schools are also developing the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) to offer opportunities for those students who have a particular career path in mind. The IBCP allows students to specialise and dedicate themselves to a career path that they know they want to pursue. The IBCP encompasses some elements of the IB Diploma Programme within its structure. It also encompasses the IB’s educational philosophy and mission.
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) prepares students to become active, caring, lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves and others and have the capacity to participate in the world around them. Learning focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in and beyond the classroom and encourages students to be critical, creative and reflective thinkers. The MYP is a framework on which to hang a challenging and rigorous curriculum, which provides authentic, real-world connections to the learning in the classroom.
The curriculum consists of 8 subject groups integrated through 6 interactive areas providing global contexts for learning.
Our MYP centres around and is underpinned by the following five key components:
As a further means of developing autonomous, self-directed learners, students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their learning through completing a project, which encourages reflection on their learning and outcomes of their work. This is a long-term project, which is embedded within a global context and generates a synthesis of creative and critical thinking and approaches to learning through an in-depth investigation.
MYP Projects
Students who complete the MYP in Year 9 or Year 10 complete the community project, enabling them to develop their commitment to service as action within the community. All students who complete the MYP in Year 11 complete the personal project.
The IGCSE is a two year course of study with an externally set syllabus with assessment criteria for Years 10 to 11. The five ESF secondary schools design courses to meet these criteria. This includes a range of language courses available in foreign, second and first languages. The examinations are externally set which is similar to the IB Diploma final examination period. Grades are awarded with students typically taking between seven to ten subjects.
Students will also be able to access a range of co-curricular courses in the creative, community service and physical domains. Some of these activities have qualifications associated with them.
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an international, trans-disciplinary programme designed to foster the development of the whole child, not just in the classroom but also through other means of learning. The PYP focuses on the total growth of the developing child, encompassing academic, social, physical, emotional and cultural needs.
We provide a wide range of curricular and co-curricular programmes and opportunities. The curriculum is expressed in three interrelated ways:
Our approach to learning is through play based theory. Across five key areas of enquiry; Wellbeing, Belonging, Communication, Contribution, and Exploration, each toddler’s voice will be heard, their progress celebrated, and their language and knowledge nourished. Our curriculum centres on the premise that everything that occurs with or for the child is curriculum. It is inquiry based and concept driven. It is designed to be stimulating yet flexible to provide for the children’s desire to explore and investigate.
