YMCA of Hong Kong

Christian International Kindergarten (West Kowloon)

Lower Ground Floor 373 Po On Road Kowloon - 2281 6089 - christianikgwk@ymcahk.org.hk

School Vision and Mission: The YMCA of Hong Kong Christian International Kindergarten (West Kowloon) provides a high quality kindergarten education based on Christian values, encompassing children aged 2.8 to 6 years of all nationalities and abilities. School Founding Year: 2011 School facilities: The Kindergarten has 5 registered classrooms and an indoor play area. It also shares the facilities in Beacon Centre such as chapel, library, upper ground hall, and dance room for activities. Curriculum type: Non-local Curriculum arrangement: The Kindergarten follows the “Early Years Foundation Stage Framework” from the U. K., incorporating “A Biblical Foundation for Early Childhood Education” from University of the Nations, “Jolly Phonics” from the U.K, and theme-based activities. What is “Early Years Foundation Stage” (EYFS)?

The Early Years Foundation Stage is a framework for children of kindergarten age, setting out 3 prime areas and 4 specific areas

of learning around which activities should be based.

3 prime areas: Communication & Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development

4 specific areas: Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts & Design

What is “A Biblical Foundation for Early Childhood Education” (BFECE)?

A Biblical Foundation for Early Childhood Education, created to speak to the heart of a young child, was first published by

YWAM’s University of the Nations over 30 years ago. It has been used by teachers from many nations in classrooms around the

world.

This curriculum aims to:

Nurture a young child’s relationship with God

Instill biblical values deeply into a child’s heart

Build an understanding of biblical truth using many illustrations from God’s Word

Create an environment where children are loved and valued.

Home reading programme Reading with your child is vital to your child’s language and literacy development. Every week a book will be sent home in the reading bag to encourage parents to read with their child. Field trips, talks and special activities Field trips, talks and special activities are planned all year round to scaffold children’s learning.

Medium of Instruction: English (with Putonghua lessons). Full day programme include Gymnastics, Fencing, Hip Hop Dance, Basketball, Cooking and Drama. Learning Assessment: A portfolio is started on entry to the school and observations are kept of development. Twice yearly developmental assessment reports are sent out to parents. School Year & School Hours: September to June (10 months) Half day 9am to noon Full day 9am to 3:45pm (for K2 & K3 only) Fees: Application fee: $40 Registration fee: Half day session $970

Full day session $1570

School fees for School Year 2017/2018: Half day session $5,260 per month Full day session $9,850/ (including lunch fee) per month Transportation: MTR: Cheung Sha Wan Exit C2 Bus: 2, 6, 6C, 31B, 60X, 171, 904, 905 A school bus service is available to surrounding areas. Detail on request. Admissions Applicants are invited to apply one year before entry to K1, with applications opening at the beginning of October each year. Children must be 3 years old by 31st December in the year of entry. There is no interview selection for K1 applicants. Names are placed on a waiting list and places are offered based on age and date of application. Priority is given to siblings of YMCA kindergarten students or graduates, YMCA Pre-Kindergarten Playgroup students, and YMCA Toddler’s World@BC students. An information day for prospective K1 parents will be held in November each year. School visits during school hours can be arranged. Please contact the kindergarten office at 2281 6089. Interested parties please send in a completed application form together with: a crossed cheque payable to “YMCA of Hong Kong” for application fee (HK$40) a photocopy of birth certificate six (6) self-addressed, stamped 4” x 9” envelopes

YMCA of Hong Kong Christian International Kindergarten (West Kowloon)

K1 Admissions 2018/2019 Application period for K1 School Year 2018/2019 (for children born in 2015) begins on 3rd October

2017. Submission of applications can be done either in person (9am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm, from Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.) or by post. Application forms can be downloaded from the Beacon Centre website (www.bc.ymcahk.org.hk) or collected from the Lower Ground Lobby of Beacon Centre. Documents to be submitted together with the application form:

• 6 self-addressed stamped envelopes • application fee of HK$40 (cheque payable to “YMCA of Hong Kong”) • a copy of the child’s birth certificate • for children who do not have a HK birth certificate, proof of eligibility to live and study in Hong

Kong is required Places are allocated according to the date the application is received by the Kindergarten Office. Priority of admissions goes to siblings of graduates of YMCA schools, children who have completed Beacon Centre Pre-Kindergarten Playgroup, and children who have attended at least 2 quarters of Toddlers’ World @BC. K1 applications are accepted throughout the year, starting from 3rd October 2017. Acceptance or waitlist letters will be sent out within one month of application depending on vacancies. Parents applying after October will be invited to information sessions January or April 2018. Timeline for Admissions for K1 (School Year 2018/2019)

For inquiries, please contact the Kindergarten Office on 2281 6089 from 9am to 12noon or 2pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for school holidays. You may also email at christianikgwk@ymcahk.org.hk.

3 October 2017 Application

period begins

Early November 2017 Letters of acceptance

will be sent out

Mid-November 2017 Information Session with

a short school tour

Last Week of August 2018 Orientation Day for

new students

End-November 2017 Deadline for guarantee fee payment (HK$ 970)

for the first batch of applications

Beginning of September 2018 First Day of school

1 June 2018 Deadline for balance of September fee payment

YMCA of Hong Kong Christian International Kindergarten (West Kowloon) Application for Admission to K1 (School Year 2018/2019)

Places are allocated according to the date the application is received by the Kindergarten. Please return the application form together with 6 self-addressed stamped envelopes, application fee of HK$40 (cheque payable to ‘YMCA OF HONG HONG’) and a birth certificate copy.

Child’s Family Name: ______________________ Given Name: __________________________________

Gender: Male/Female* Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy): ___________________________________

Place of Birth: __________________Nationality: ___________________ Religion: ____________________

Residential Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________ Telephone No.: ______________________________________

Has the child any medical problems/special educational needs? YES/NO* If ‘yes’, please specify: ___________

Has the child any allergies / dietary restrictions? YES/NO* If ‘yes’, please specify: ______________________________

Father’s Name (Family Name First): _______________________________________ Mobile No.: _________________________

Occupation: _________________________________________ Company: _____________________________________________________

Email Address: __________________________________________ Office Tel No.: ________________________________________

Mother’s Name (Family Name First): _______________________________________ Mobile No.: _________________________

Occupation: _________________________________________ Company: _____________________________________________________

Email Address: __________________________________________ Office Tel No.: ________________________________________

Name of siblings Age School/Level Previous YMCA Kindergarten Student

_______________________________ _____ ________________________________ YES/NO* Class/Year ________________________

_______________________________ _____ ________________________________ YES/NO* Class/Year ________________________

Has the child attended kindergarten elsewhere? YES/NO*

If yes, name of school _________________________________________________ and dates attended _______________________________

Personal data in this form is collected for kindergarten admission purposes only. The data will be made available to persons authorized by the school on a need-to-know basis. Failure to provide your information may result in us being unable to process your application. Information of successful applicants will be transferred to the Kindergarten Office’s database as part of the student record. For cancellation or unsuccessful applications, all information provided will be disposed of after the completion of the admission process. In accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, applicants have the right to access, correct and update their own personal data. Request should be addressed to the Kindergarten Principal in writing.

I confirm that the information provided is accurate and true. I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the statement above.

____________________________________ ___________________________________________ _______________________________

Name of Parent (Please Print) Signature of Parent Date For School Use

Application received on: _____________________________ Application Fee Ref: __________________________________ Guarantee Fee Ref: ________________________________

First Month’s School Fee Ref: _______________________ Start Date/Class: _____________________________________ Remarks: __________________________________________

Please send completed application form with the documents to: YMCA of HK Christian International Kindergarten (West Kowloon)

LG, 373 Po On Road, Kowloon Tel: 2281 6089 Fax: 2742 2373 Email: christianikgwk@ymcahk.org.hk V1-20170522

Please affix a recent passport size photograph

of the child