學生和家長 參觀校園

讓所有學習者

茁壯成長

我們的願景是讓所有學生充分發揮潛能，達至最高成就。

我們的使命是啟發創造力，培育未來世界公民及領袖。

我們的共同目標是創造愉快和共融的學習社群，讓每一位學習者茁壯成長。

 

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讓所有學習者茁壯成長

我們的願景是讓所有學生充分發揮潛能，達至最高成就。

我們的使命是啟發創造力，培育未來世界公民及領袖。

我們的共同目標是創造愉快和共融的學習社群，讓每一位學習者茁壯成長。

 

了解我們的願景

為何要報讀英基曉新國際幼稚園？

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    英基學校網絡

    曉新國際幼稚園作為英基學校協會（下稱英基）的一部分，隸屬香港最大規模的英語國際教育組織，享有比一般學校更豐富的資源和機遇。

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  • World-class Education

    國際頂尖課程

    我們的幼稚園提供享負盛名的國際文憑小學課程，為兒童提供環球視野，為他們的成功做好準備。

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  • Real-world Experience

    包容的社群

    我們慶祝多元性，創造一個讓每個孩子都感到被重視和支持的歡迎環境。

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  • Well-rounded Education

    精彩的學習冒險

    我們富吸引力的教學方式能激發好奇心，培養創造力，並點燃終身學習的熱愛。

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  • Comprehensive Student Support

    專業和關愛的教育工作者

    我們熱心的教育工作者帶來專業知識和溫暖，培育每個孩子的個人優勢，培養他們探索的熱愛。

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  • Strong School-Family Connection

    家校合作夥伴關係

    我們相信與家長緊密合作，可以共同確保你的孩子在每個階段都能成長和快樂。

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學術

在曉新國際幼稚園，兒童可以通過遊戲式探究學習，培養好奇心和相關性。我們培養獨立學習者和批判性思考者，鼓勵行動和帶來改變。探索在曉新國際幼稚園典型的一天，以及遊戲在支援學習方面的力量。

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我們的PYP課程通過全面的探究課程（POI）整合學科知識和概念。學生探索跨學科主題和學科領域，發展環球視野和均衡學習。全面的評估和強大的家校夥伴關係能確保持續成長和溝通。

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在曉新國際幼稚園，我們創造一個重視共融、身心福祉和語言能力的活力學習社群。積極的關係、領導機會和有目的的學習環境祇能支持主動性和探究式學習。通過多元識讀能力培養語言技能，能促進學術卓越和強大的家校夥伴關係。

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學校活動

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沉浸故事世界

在我們的圖書館投入迷人的書籍世界。孩子們聆聽引人入勝的故事，並為他們的專題研習進行研究，培養閱讀的熱愛並擴展知識。

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在戶外遊樂場釋放創意

我們的戶外遊樂場、花園和泥土廚房為兒童提供無限機會去玩耍、探索和建構。從富想像力的結構到混亂的樂趣，兒童在享受戶外活動的同時更可發揮創意並發展必要技能。

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通過角色扮演讓學習變得生動

讓兒童通過角色扮演步入想像世界。通過演繹不同場景和情境，他們建立對現實世界的認識，獲得有意義和相關的學習經驗，增進理解和同理心。

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探索跨學科學習的奇妙

科學、藝術、感官活動和數學在我們的跨學科經驗中融為一體。兒童參與動手實驗，釋放藝術才能，發展批判性思考技能，培養跨學科的全面學習方法。

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沉浸故事世界

在我們的圖書館投入迷人的書籍世界。孩子們聆聽引人入勝的故事，並為他們的專題研習進行研究，培養閱讀的熱愛並擴展知識。

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在戶外遊樂場釋放創意

我們的戶外遊樂場、花園和泥土廚房為兒童提供無限機會去玩耍、探索和建構。從富想像力的結構到混亂的樂趣，兒童在享受戶外活動的同時更可發揮創意並發展必要技能。

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通過角色扮演讓學習變得生動

讓兒童通過角色扮演步入想像世界。通過演繹不同場景和情境，他們建立對現實世界的認識，獲得有意義和相關的學習經驗，增進理解和同理心。

了解更多
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探索跨學科學習的奇妙

科學、藝術、感官活動和數學在我們的跨學科經驗中融為一體。兒童參與動手實驗，釋放藝術才能，發展批判性思考技能，培養跨學科的全面學習方法。

了解更多
hillsidek_esf_6467

沉浸故事世界

在我們的圖書館投入迷人的書籍世界。孩子們聆聽引人入勝的故事，並為他們的專題研習進行研究，培養閱讀的熱愛並擴展知識。

了解更多
IMG_1612

在戶外遊樂場釋放創意

我們的戶外遊樂場、花園和泥土廚房為兒童提供無限機會去玩耍、探索和建構。從富想像力的結構到混亂的樂趣，兒童在享受戶外活動的同時更可發揮創意並發展必要技能。

了解更多
hillsidek_esf_6140

通過角色扮演讓學習變得生動

讓兒童通過角色扮演步入想像世界。通過演繹不同場景和情境，他們建立對現實世界的認識，獲得有意義和相關的學習經驗，增進理解和同理心。

了解更多
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探索跨學科學習的奇妙

科學、藝術、感官活動和數學在我們的跨學科經驗中融為一體。兒童參與動手實驗，釋放藝術才能，發展批判性思考技能，培養跨學科的全面學習方法。

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感言

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我們非常感激曉新國際幼稚園提供支持和培育的環境，我們的女兒從K1第一天開始就有非常正面的體驗，這在很大程度上要歸功於你們所有人以身作則展現的包容和歸屬文化。

我們非常感激曉新國際幼稚園提供支持和培育的環境，我們的女兒從K1第一天開始就有非常正面的體驗，這在很大程度上要歸功於你們所有人以身作則展現的包容和歸屬文化。

家長， 2021-2023

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你們的學校確實是我見過最好的學校之一。看到我的女兒們如何發掘和欣賞她們自己的個性，發揮她們好奇的思維，而且如此快樂，真的讓我感到很溫暖。非常感謝你和你的團隊所做的一切！

你們的學校確實是我見過最好的學校之一。看到我的女兒們如何發掘和欣賞她們自己的個性，發揮她們好奇的思維，而且如此快樂，真的讓我感到很溫暖。非常感謝你和你的團隊所做的一切！

家長， 2019-2023

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遲來的感謝，感謝曉新國際幼稚園上週舉辦的運動會。看到孩子們的反應，從歡呼到自發的笑聲，真的很棒。我想我們做家長的可能更享受……讓我想起母校英基鰂魚涌小學也曾在足球會舉辦運動會。

遲來的感謝，感謝曉新國際幼稚園上週舉辦的運動會。看到孩子們的反應，從歡呼到自發的笑聲，真的很棒。我想我們做家長的可能更享受……讓我想起母校英基鰂魚涌小學也曾在足球會舉辦運動會。

家長， 2017-2019

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我們的孩子都很喜歡在曉新國際幼稚園的時光，他們在學習過程中學到了很多，同時也玩得很開心。我們覺得所有老師都很棒，我們特別要提到兒子的老師，因為她真的為他付出了超出職責所需的努力。

我們的孩子都很喜歡在曉新國際幼稚園的時光，他們在學習過程中學到了很多，同時也玩得很開心。我們覺得所有老師都很棒，我們特別要提到兒子的老師，因為她真的為他付出了超出職責所需的努力。

家長， 2013-2017

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我想祝賀你和你的團隊，這週我們面試的曉新國際幼稚園的孩子和家長都表現出色。你們培養出富有探究精神和快樂的學習者，這是你們的功勞，而參與面試的家長在與我們交談時也反映了這一點。

我想祝賀你和你的團隊，這週我們面試的曉新國際幼稚園的孩子和家長都表現出色。你們培養出富有探究精神和快樂的學習者，這是你們的功勞，而參與面試的家長在與我們交談時也反映了這一點。

John Brewster，英基堅尼地小學時任校長，2016 年

Quarry Bay-Sue Yee(1000x1000)
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感謝你們的接待，很高興看到所有孩子在你們美好的環境中。我們一直在討論孩子們的下一步發展，收穫了很多想法和靈感。

感謝你們的接待，很高興看到所有孩子在你們美好的環境中。我們一直在討論孩子們的下一步發展，收穫了很多想法和靈感。

Sue Yee，英基鰂魚涌小學校長

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我們都非常享受這個過程，並對曉新國際幼稚園員工的專業精神印象深刻。聽到這麼多關於「教學巡視」過程的正面評價以及從中獲得的學習，真是太好了。做得好！

我們都非常享受這個過程，並對曉新國際幼稚園員工的專業精神印象深刻。聽到這麼多關於「教學巡視」過程的正面評價以及從中獲得的學習，真是太好了。做得好！

Rebecca Clements，英基高級學校發展主任，2016 年

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感謝你們讓我們的三位老師今天來參觀曉新國際幼稚園。老師們覺得很有啟發，為他們提供了探究式課程實施的絕佳範例。也感謝你們分享示範計劃文件並解釋如何實施。這是一個很好的專業發展機會。

感謝你們讓我們的三位老師今天來參觀曉新國際幼稚園。老師們覺得很有啟發，為他們提供了探究式課程實施的絕佳範例。也感謝你們分享示範計劃文件並解釋如何實施。這是一個很好的專業發展機會。

Susan Ward, Catiline Kindergarten Group（嘉德麗）總監, 2017

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☀️ What a Wonderful Way to End the School Year! 💦

And that’s a wrap! We celebrated our last day with the return of a favourite event: Water Fun Day 💦 It was fantastic to see so many happy faces splashing, playing, and having a brilliant time in our outdoor area. For those who preferred to stay dry, there was plenty of fun to be had with our indoor activities too.

We were so pleased the weather held out for us, and we even enjoyed some lovely sunshine in the afternoon. The sound of laughter was the perfect way to close our school year.

Thank you to all our children for bringing so much joy to Hillside. We wish all our families a safe, restful, and happy summer holiday. We look forward to seeing you all again next term!

#HSK #esfhillside #LastDayOfSchool #WaterFunDay #EndOfYear #HappyHolidays #SchoolIsOut

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🎉 Congratulations, K2! 🎉

Thank you to all our K2 parents for joining last Friday’s Celebration of Learning ceremony. It was heartwarming to see so many of you there, and your presence meant the world to our children. 

We are so proud of our K2 learners 🥹 They have learnt new skills, made new friends, and have grown in so many ways this year. Seeing them stand proudly on stage was a privilege for all of us.

We are grateful for your partnership, which has helped us provide a happy and supportive learning environment for your children. Thank you for sharing this special milestone with us. 

#HSK #esfhillside #CelebrationOfLearning #EarlyYearsGraduation #ProudTeachers #ParentPartnership

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🌟 A Wonderful K1 Celebration of Learning! 🌟

Thank you to all our K1 families for joining our Arts Open Day 🎨 Your support and participation made the day truly special for our children and teachers.

It was a joy to see the children proudly share their learning with you. They have been exploring the unit ”How We Express Ourselves,“ trying new things and learning so many new skills. We are incredibly proud of everything they have accomplished.
Seeing the pride on your faces means so much to our community. By working together, we have given our children a joyful and enriching learning experience. Thank you for being such wonderful partners.

#HSK #esfhillside #CelebrationOfLearning #EarlyYears #HowWeExpressOurselves #ParentPartnership

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🌟 Protecting Childhood: The Power of Play and Connection 🌟

We’re always thinking about how to help our children grow up happy and resilient. “The Anxious Generation,” author @jonathanhaidt, reminds us of a simple but powerful truth: the most important things for our young learners are play and real-world connection.

Children need:
🧠 Lots of Unstructured Play: This is how children naturally learn to solve problems, be creative, and understand others. It is their most important work!
🌳 Real-World Exploration: Hands-on experiences, like playing outside and having face-to-face conversations, are vital for building strong brains and emotional skills.
⏳ Focused Attention: Helping children learn to focus without constant digital distractions is crucial for their future learning and well-being.

At Hillside, we champion these ideas every day through our play-based learning, outdoor adventures, and by helping children build friendships through direct interaction.

How You Can Help at Home:
✅ Prioritise Play: Make time for open-ended, child-led play, both indoors and outdoors.
✅ Limit Screen Time: For young (and old) children, less is more. When screens are used, we encourage you to watch and interact with your child. 
✅ Foster Real Connections: Encourage playdates and family activities that allow your child to explore the world around them.
✅ Create “Device-Free” Times: Simple habits, like putting phones away during mealtimes (for adults too!), can make a big difference in family connection.

By working together to protect this precious time of childhood, we help our children become resilient, happy, and engaged learners.

#HSK #esfhillside #EarlyYears #PlayBasedLearning #ChildDevelopment #TheAnxiousGeneration

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Little Ears, Big Inspiration! 🎶

What an incredible mid-unit boost for our K1 ‘How We Express Ourselves’ unit of inquiry! 🎉 To deepen our exploration and reinforce the children’s skills of noticing and responding to the arts, we had the pleasure of hosting some talented student musicians from Bradbury School. The K1 children were absolutely captivated, observing the different instruments with interest and curiosity, and it was inspiring for them to see bigger kids making such beautiful music! 

A huge thank you to Simone Elimelech, Bradbury School’s performing arts leader, for supporting this wonderful collaboration and making this fun incursion possible! We’re so grateful for the opportunity to expose our youngest learners to the magic of live music and demonstrate how powerful self-expression through performance can be.

#HowWeExpressOurselves #BradburySchool #EarlyYears #PerformingArts #JoyOfLearning

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Ahoy, mateys! 🏴‍☠️ Our K2 classes had an absolute blast with Move For Life, enriching our Unit of Inquiry, How We Express Ourselves! We jumped, wiggled, and even told a swashbuckling pirate story through dance, exploring how movement can tell a tale. Huge thanks to Move for Life for such a fun and active session at Hillside! 

#HowWeExpressOurselves #SchoolIncursion #DanceandMovement #PlayBasedLearning #KidsinAction

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📚✨ What a delightful day it was at Hillside!

Our K1 children had the wonderful opportunity to meet the talented author Diana Jou and illustrator KaiChin Chang!  
They shared their heartwarming book, “Thank You Auntie,” with us, reading it in both English and Mandarin. It was such a special way to enrich our curriculum and celebrate our school’s translanguaging practices. We also loved seeing your heartwarming photos of your little ones with their aunties or helpers! ❤️ 

If you’d like to own a copy of this lovely book, you can find it at Bookazine. Happy reading! 📖😊 

#BilingualStorytime #EarlyYearsLearning #SocialEmotionalLearning #TeachingYoungMinds

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🌟 Fostering Writing Skills – Timing is Key! 🌟

Developing writing skills is essential. However, it’s important to remember that timing is key! Young children’s bones and muscles are still developing, which means it’s crucial not to rush them in their writing journey. Supporting their fine motor development is vital for their success in writing.
Here are some progress makers regarding writing skills:

Fine Motor Skills:
Children are developing the fine motor skills needed for writing, such as holding a pencil and using scissors. Their muscles are still maturing, so patience and practice are essential. You can help your child bolster these skills by strengthening their wrist, fingers, and hands through sensory play such as playdough and goop. 

Letter Formation:
Many (K2) children will begin to write some letters and may start to write their names. However, their ability to form letters accurately may take time to develop.

Expressing Ideas:
Children may express their thoughts and ideas through drawings and phonetic spelling (writing words based on how they sound rather than how they are spelled- which is developmentally appropriate!) Encouraging this creativity is important as they develop their identity as a writer.

How Parents Can Support Writing Skills:

• Provide Writing Tools: Offer various writing materials, such as crayons, markers, and different types of paper. Encourage free drawing and writing to build confidence.

• Practice Name Writing: Help your child practice writing their name regularly. This gives them a sense of ownership and pride in their writing.

• Engage in Fine Motor Activities: Incorporate activities that strengthen fine motor skills, such as playdough, threading, cutting or simple crafts.

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🌟 Building Early Reading Skills🌟

Many parents are interested in knowing more about pre-literacy skills. These foundational skills set the stage for reading and writing success. Understanding skill progression can help us support our children as they transition to the next stage. It is important to note that both K1 and K2 children could be along this continuum. Here are a few progress makers for early reading skills:

Print Awareness:
Children should understand that print carries meaning. They might recognise some letters and understand that reading goes from left to right.

Phonological Awareness:
Children should start to recognise and manipulate sounds in words. They might be able to rhyme, identify initial letter sounds, or blend letter sounds.

Story Comprehension:
Children should be able to retell stories, identify characters, and predict what might happen next in a story.

How Parents Can Support Early Reading Skills:

• Read Together: Make reading a daily habit. Choose a variety of books and discuss the stories with your child. Many children enjoy non-fiction books as well, which supports inquiry and research skills.

• Engage in Rhymes and Songs: Singing and rhyming help develop phonological awareness. Use nursery rhymes and simple songs to make learning fun!

• Explore Letters: Point out print in your environment (NOT flash cards), such as on signs or food packaging. Encourage your child to identify letters and sounds in playful and meaningful ways, such as in names or familiar signs.

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Chinese Puppetry

Our little ones were captivated by the amazing Mr. Cheung! He brought the ancient art of Chinese puppetry to life, showing us how these incredible figures move and tell stories without saying a single word. 🎭A huge thank you to Mr. Cheung for sharing his talent and this rich cultural experience with us!
Did you know this art form is over 2000 years old?! What a fantastic provocation for our new unit, “How We Express Ourselves”! 🤔 The children were so engaged, thinking deeply about how movement and music can powerfully communicate and bring stories to life.

#ChinesePuppetry #IBPYP #HowWeExpressOurselves #CulturalExperience #SchoolIncursion

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☀️ What a Wonderful Way to End the School Year! 💦

And that’s a wrap! We celebrated our last day with the return of a favourite event: Water Fun Day 💦 It was fantastic to see so many happy faces splashing, playing, and having a brilliant time in our outdoor area. For those who preferred to stay dry, there was plenty of fun to be had with our indoor activities too.

We were so pleased the weather held out for us, and we even enjoyed some lovely sunshine in the afternoon. The sound of laughter was the perfect way to close our school year.

Thank you to all our children for bringing so much joy to Hillside. We wish all our families a safe, restful, and happy summer holiday. We look forward to seeing you all again next term!

#HSK #esfhillside #LastDayOfSchool #WaterFunDay #EndOfYear #HappyHolidays #SchoolIsOut

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🎉 Congratulations, K2! 🎉

Thank you to all our K2 parents for joining last Friday’s Celebration of Learning ceremony. It was heartwarming to see so many of you there, and your presence meant the world to our children. 

We are so proud of our K2 learners 🥹 They have learnt new skills, made new friends, and have grown in so many ways this year. Seeing them stand proudly on stage was a privilege for all of us.

We are grateful for your partnership, which has helped us provide a happy and supportive learning environment for your children. Thank you for sharing this special milestone with us. 

#HSK #esfhillside #CelebrationOfLearning #EarlyYearsGraduation #ProudTeachers #ParentPartnership

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🌟 A Wonderful K1 Celebration of Learning! 🌟

Thank you to all our K1 families for joining our Arts Open Day 🎨 Your support and participation made the day truly special for our children and teachers.

It was a joy to see the children proudly share their learning with you. They have been exploring the unit ”How We Express Ourselves,“ trying new things and learning so many new skills. We are incredibly proud of everything they have accomplished.
Seeing the pride on your faces means so much to our community. By working together, we have given our children a joyful and enriching learning experience. Thank you for being such wonderful partners.

#HSK #esfhillside #CelebrationOfLearning #EarlyYears #HowWeExpressOurselves #ParentPartnership

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🌟 Protecting Childhood: The Power of Play and Connection 🌟

We’re always thinking about how to help our children grow up happy and resilient. “The Anxious Generation,” author @jonathanhaidt, reminds us of a simple but powerful truth: the most important things for our young learners are play and real-world connection.

Children need:
🧠 Lots of Unstructured Play: This is how children naturally learn to solve problems, be creative, and understand others. It is their most important work!
🌳 Real-World Exploration: Hands-on experiences, like playing outside and having face-to-face conversations, are vital for building strong brains and emotional skills.
⏳ Focused Attention: Helping children learn to focus without constant digital distractions is crucial for their future learning and well-being.

At Hillside, we champion these ideas every day through our play-based learning, outdoor adventures, and by helping children build friendships through direct interaction.

How You Can Help at Home:
✅ Prioritise Play: Make time for open-ended, child-led play, both indoors and outdoors.
✅ Limit Screen Time: For young (and old) children, less is more. When screens are used, we encourage you to watch and interact with your child. 
✅ Foster Real Connections: Encourage playdates and family activities that allow your child to explore the world around them.
✅ Create “Device-Free” Times: Simple habits, like putting phones away during mealtimes (for adults too!), can make a big difference in family connection.

By working together to protect this precious time of childhood, we help our children become resilient, happy, and engaged learners.

#HSK #esfhillside #EarlyYears #PlayBasedLearning #ChildDevelopment #TheAnxiousGeneration

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Little Ears, Big Inspiration! 🎶

What an incredible mid-unit boost for our K1 ‘How We Express Ourselves’ unit of inquiry! 🎉 To deepen our exploration and reinforce the children’s skills of noticing and responding to the arts, we had the pleasure of hosting some talented student musicians from Bradbury School. The K1 children were absolutely captivated, observing the different instruments with interest and curiosity, and it was inspiring for them to see bigger kids making such beautiful music! 

A huge thank you to Simone Elimelech, Bradbury School’s performing arts leader, for supporting this wonderful collaboration and making this fun incursion possible! We’re so grateful for the opportunity to expose our youngest learners to the magic of live music and demonstrate how powerful self-expression through performance can be.

#HowWeExpressOurselves #BradburySchool #EarlyYears #PerformingArts #JoyOfLearning

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Ahoy, mateys! 🏴‍☠️ Our K2 classes had an absolute blast with Move For Life, enriching our Unit of Inquiry, How We Express Ourselves! We jumped, wiggled, and even told a swashbuckling pirate story through dance, exploring how movement can tell a tale. Huge thanks to Move for Life for such a fun and active session at Hillside! 

#HowWeExpressOurselves #SchoolIncursion #DanceandMovement #PlayBasedLearning #KidsinAction

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📚✨ What a delightful day it was at Hillside!

Our K1 children had the wonderful opportunity to meet the talented author Diana Jou and illustrator KaiChin Chang!  
They shared their heartwarming book, “Thank You Auntie,” with us, reading it in both English and Mandarin. It was such a special way to enrich our curriculum and celebrate our school’s translanguaging practices. We also loved seeing your heartwarming photos of your little ones with their aunties or helpers! ❤️ 

If you’d like to own a copy of this lovely book, you can find it at Bookazine. Happy reading! 📖😊 

#BilingualStorytime #EarlyYearsLearning #SocialEmotionalLearning #TeachingYoungMinds

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🌟 Fostering Writing Skills – Timing is Key! 🌟

Developing writing skills is essential. However, it’s important to remember that timing is key! Young children’s bones and muscles are still developing, which means it’s crucial not to rush them in their writing journey. Supporting their fine motor development is vital for their success in writing.
Here are some progress makers regarding writing skills:

Fine Motor Skills:
Children are developing the fine motor skills needed for writing, such as holding a pencil and using scissors. Their muscles are still maturing, so patience and practice are essential. You can help your child bolster these skills by strengthening their wrist, fingers, and hands through sensory play such as playdough and goop. 

Letter Formation:
Many (K2) children will begin to write some letters and may start to write their names. However, their ability to form letters accurately may take time to develop.

Expressing Ideas:
Children may express their thoughts and ideas through drawings and phonetic spelling (writing words based on how they sound rather than how they are spelled- which is developmentally appropriate!) Encouraging this creativity is important as they develop their identity as a writer.

How Parents Can Support Writing Skills:

• Provide Writing Tools: Offer various writing materials, such as crayons, markers, and different types of paper. Encourage free drawing and writing to build confidence.

• Practice Name Writing: Help your child practice writing their name regularly. This gives them a sense of ownership and pride in their writing.

• Engage in Fine Motor Activities: Incorporate activities that strengthen fine motor skills, such as playdough, threading, cutting or simple crafts.

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🌟 Building Early Reading Skills🌟

Many parents are interested in knowing more about pre-literacy skills. These foundational skills set the stage for reading and writing success. Understanding skill progression can help us support our children as they transition to the next stage. It is important to note that both K1 and K2 children could be along this continuum. Here are a few progress makers for early reading skills:

Print Awareness:
Children should understand that print carries meaning. They might recognise some letters and understand that reading goes from left to right.

Phonological Awareness:
Children should start to recognise and manipulate sounds in words. They might be able to rhyme, identify initial letter sounds, or blend letter sounds.

Story Comprehension:
Children should be able to retell stories, identify characters, and predict what might happen next in a story.

How Parents Can Support Early Reading Skills:

• Read Together: Make reading a daily habit. Choose a variety of books and discuss the stories with your child. Many children enjoy non-fiction books as well, which supports inquiry and research skills.

• Engage in Rhymes and Songs: Singing and rhyming help develop phonological awareness. Use nursery rhymes and simple songs to make learning fun!

• Explore Letters: Point out print in your environment (NOT flash cards), such as on signs or food packaging. Encourage your child to identify letters and sounds in playful and meaningful ways, such as in names or familiar signs.

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Chinese Puppetry

Our little ones were captivated by the amazing Mr. Cheung! He brought the ancient art of Chinese puppetry to life, showing us how these incredible figures move and tell stories without saying a single word. 🎭A huge thank you to Mr. Cheung for sharing his talent and this rich cultural experience with us!
Did you know this art form is over 2000 years old?! What a fantastic provocation for our new unit, “How We Express Ourselves”! 🤔 The children were so engaged, thinking deeply about how movement and music can powerfully communicate and bring stories to life.

#ChinesePuppetry #IBPYP #HowWeExpressOurselves #CulturalExperience #SchoolIncursion

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☀️ What a Wonderful Way to End the School Year! 💦

And that’s a wrap! We celebrated our last day with the return of a favourite event: Water Fun Day 💦 It was fantastic to see so many happy faces splashing, playing, and having a brilliant time in our outdoor area. For those who preferred to stay dry, there was plenty of fun to be had with our indoor activities too.

We were so pleased the weather held out for us, and we even enjoyed some lovely sunshine in the afternoon. The sound of laughter was the perfect way to close our school year.

Thank you to all our children for bringing so much joy to Hillside. We wish all our families a safe, restful, and happy summer holiday. We look forward to seeing you all again next term!

#HSK #esfhillside #LastDayOfSchool #WaterFunDay #EndOfYear #HappyHolidays #SchoolIsOut

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🎉 Congratulations, K2! 🎉

Thank you to all our K2 parents for joining last Friday’s Celebration of Learning ceremony. It was heartwarming to see so many of you there, and your presence meant the world to our children. 

We are so proud of our K2 learners 🥹 They have learnt new skills, made new friends, and have grown in so many ways this year. Seeing them stand proudly on stage was a privilege for all of us.

We are grateful for your partnership, which has helped us provide a happy and supportive learning environment for your children. Thank you for sharing this special milestone with us. 

#HSK #esfhillside #CelebrationOfLearning #EarlyYearsGraduation #ProudTeachers #ParentPartnership

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🌟 A Wonderful K1 Celebration of Learning! 🌟

Thank you to all our K1 families for joining our Arts Open Day 🎨 Your support and participation made the day truly special for our children and teachers.

It was a joy to see the children proudly share their learning with you. They have been exploring the unit ”How We Express Ourselves,“ trying new things and learning so many new skills. We are incredibly proud of everything they have accomplished.
Seeing the pride on your faces means so much to our community. By working together, we have given our children a joyful and enriching learning experience. Thank you for being such wonderful partners.

#HSK #esfhillside #CelebrationOfLearning #EarlyYears #HowWeExpressOurselves #ParentPartnership

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🌟 Protecting Childhood: The Power of Play and Connection 🌟

We’re always thinking about how to help our children grow up happy and resilient. “The Anxious Generation,” author @jonathanhaidt, reminds us of a simple but powerful truth: the most important things for our young learners are play and real-world connection.

Children need:
🧠 Lots of Unstructured Play: This is how children naturally learn to solve problems, be creative, and understand others. It is their most important work!
🌳 Real-World Exploration: Hands-on experiences, like playing outside and having face-to-face conversations, are vital for building strong brains and emotional skills.
⏳ Focused Attention: Helping children learn to focus without constant digital distractions is crucial for their future learning and well-being.

At Hillside, we champion these ideas every day through our play-based learning, outdoor adventures, and by helping children build friendships through direct interaction.

How You Can Help at Home:
✅ Prioritise Play: Make time for open-ended, child-led play, both indoors and outdoors.
✅ Limit Screen Time: For young (and old) children, less is more. When screens are used, we encourage you to watch and interact with your child. 
✅ Foster Real Connections: Encourage playdates and family activities that allow your child to explore the world around them.
✅ Create “Device-Free” Times: Simple habits, like putting phones away during mealtimes (for adults too!), can make a big difference in family connection.

By working together to protect this precious time of childhood, we help our children become resilient, happy, and engaged learners.

#HSK #esfhillside #EarlyYears #PlayBasedLearning #ChildDevelopment #TheAnxiousGeneration

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Little Ears, Big Inspiration! 🎶

What an incredible mid-unit boost for our K1 ‘How We Express Ourselves’ unit of inquiry! 🎉 To deepen our exploration and reinforce the children’s skills of noticing and responding to the arts, we had the pleasure of hosting some talented student musicians from Bradbury School. The K1 children were absolutely captivated, observing the different instruments with interest and curiosity, and it was inspiring for them to see bigger kids making such beautiful music! 

A huge thank you to Simone Elimelech, Bradbury School’s performing arts leader, for supporting this wonderful collaboration and making this fun incursion possible! We’re so grateful for the opportunity to expose our youngest learners to the magic of live music and demonstrate how powerful self-expression through performance can be.

#HowWeExpressOurselves #BradburySchool #EarlyYears #PerformingArts #JoyOfLearning

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Ahoy, mateys! 🏴‍☠️ Our K2 classes had an absolute blast with Move For Life, enriching our Unit of Inquiry, How We Express Ourselves! We jumped, wiggled, and even told a swashbuckling pirate story through dance, exploring how movement can tell a tale. Huge thanks to Move for Life for such a fun and active session at Hillside! 

#HowWeExpressOurselves #SchoolIncursion #DanceandMovement #PlayBasedLearning #KidsinAction

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📚✨ What a delightful day it was at Hillside!

Our K1 children had the wonderful opportunity to meet the talented author Diana Jou and illustrator KaiChin Chang!  
They shared their heartwarming book, “Thank You Auntie,” with us, reading it in both English and Mandarin. It was such a special way to enrich our curriculum and celebrate our school’s translanguaging practices. We also loved seeing your heartwarming photos of your little ones with their aunties or helpers! ❤️ 

If you’d like to own a copy of this lovely book, you can find it at Bookazine. Happy reading! 📖😊 

#BilingualStorytime #EarlyYearsLearning #SocialEmotionalLearning #TeachingYoungMinds

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🌟 Fostering Writing Skills – Timing is Key! 🌟

Developing writing skills is essential. However, it’s important to remember that timing is key! Young children’s bones and muscles are still developing, which means it’s crucial not to rush them in their writing journey. Supporting their fine motor development is vital for their success in writing.
Here are some progress makers regarding writing skills:

Fine Motor Skills:
Children are developing the fine motor skills needed for writing, such as holding a pencil and using scissors. Their muscles are still maturing, so patience and practice are essential. You can help your child bolster these skills by strengthening their wrist, fingers, and hands through sensory play such as playdough and goop. 

Letter Formation:
Many (K2) children will begin to write some letters and may start to write their names. However, their ability to form letters accurately may take time to develop.

Expressing Ideas:
Children may express their thoughts and ideas through drawings and phonetic spelling (writing words based on how they sound rather than how they are spelled- which is developmentally appropriate!) Encouraging this creativity is important as they develop their identity as a writer.

How Parents Can Support Writing Skills:

• Provide Writing Tools: Offer various writing materials, such as crayons, markers, and different types of paper. Encourage free drawing and writing to build confidence.

• Practice Name Writing: Help your child practice writing their name regularly. This gives them a sense of ownership and pride in their writing.

• Engage in Fine Motor Activities: Incorporate activities that strengthen fine motor skills, such as playdough, threading, cutting or simple crafts.

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🌟 Building Early Reading Skills🌟

Many parents are interested in knowing more about pre-literacy skills. These foundational skills set the stage for reading and writing success. Understanding skill progression can help us support our children as they transition to the next stage. It is important to note that both K1 and K2 children could be along this continuum. Here are a few progress makers for early reading skills:

Print Awareness:
Children should understand that print carries meaning. They might recognise some letters and understand that reading goes from left to right.

Phonological Awareness:
Children should start to recognise and manipulate sounds in words. They might be able to rhyme, identify initial letter sounds, or blend letter sounds.

Story Comprehension:
Children should be able to retell stories, identify characters, and predict what might happen next in a story.

How Parents Can Support Early Reading Skills:

• Read Together: Make reading a daily habit. Choose a variety of books and discuss the stories with your child. Many children enjoy non-fiction books as well, which supports inquiry and research skills.

• Engage in Rhymes and Songs: Singing and rhyming help develop phonological awareness. Use nursery rhymes and simple songs to make learning fun!

• Explore Letters: Point out print in your environment (NOT flash cards), such as on signs or food packaging. Encourage your child to identify letters and sounds in playful and meaningful ways, such as in names or familiar signs.

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Chinese Puppetry

Our little ones were captivated by the amazing Mr. Cheung! He brought the ancient art of Chinese puppetry to life, showing us how these incredible figures move and tell stories without saying a single word. 🎭A huge thank you to Mr. Cheung for sharing his talent and this rich cultural experience with us!
Did you know this art form is over 2000 years old?! What a fantastic provocation for our new unit, “How We Express Ourselves”! 🤔 The children were so engaged, thinking deeply about how movement and music can powerfully communicate and bring stories to life.

#ChinesePuppetry #IBPYP #HowWeExpressOurselves #CulturalExperience #SchoolIncursion

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☀️ What a Wonderful Way to End the School Year! 💦

And that’s a wrap! We celebrated our last day with the return of a favourite event: Water Fun Day 💦 It was fantastic to see so many happy faces splashing, playing, and having a brilliant time in our outdoor area. For those who preferred to stay dry, there was plenty of fun to be had with our indoor activities too.

We were so pleased the weather held out for us, and we even enjoyed some lovely sunshine in the afternoon. The sound of laughter was the perfect way to close our school year.

Thank you to all our children for bringing so much joy to Hillside. We wish all our families a safe, restful, and happy summer holiday. We look forward to seeing you all again next term!

#HSK #esfhillside #LastDayOfSchool #WaterFunDay #EndOfYear #HappyHolidays #SchoolIsOut

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🎉 Congratulations, K2! 🎉

Thank you to all our K2 parents for joining last Friday’s Celebration of Learning ceremony. It was heartwarming to see so many of you there, and your presence meant the world to our children. 

We are so proud of our K2 learners 🥹 They have learnt new skills, made new friends, and have grown in so many ways this year. Seeing them stand proudly on stage was a privilege for all of us.

We are grateful for your partnership, which has helped us provide a happy and supportive learning environment for your children. Thank you for sharing this special milestone with us. 

#HSK #esfhillside #CelebrationOfLearning #EarlyYearsGraduation #ProudTeachers #ParentPartnership

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🌟 A Wonderful K1 Celebration of Learning! 🌟

Thank you to all our K1 families for joining our Arts Open Day 🎨 Your support and participation made the day truly special for our children and teachers.

It was a joy to see the children proudly share their learning with you. They have been exploring the unit ”How We Express Ourselves,“ trying new things and learning so many new skills. We are incredibly proud of everything they have accomplished.
Seeing the pride on your faces means so much to our community. By working together, we have given our children a joyful and enriching learning experience. Thank you for being such wonderful partners.

#HSK #esfhillside #CelebrationOfLearning #EarlyYears #HowWeExpressOurselves #ParentPartnership

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🌟 Protecting Childhood: The Power of Play and Connection 🌟

We’re always thinking about how to help our children grow up happy and resilient. “The Anxious Generation,” author @jonathanhaidt, reminds us of a simple but powerful truth: the most important things for our young learners are play and real-world connection.

Children need:
🧠 Lots of Unstructured Play: This is how children naturally learn to solve problems, be creative, and understand others. It is their most important work!
🌳 Real-World Exploration: Hands-on experiences, like playing outside and having face-to-face conversations, are vital for building strong brains and emotional skills.
⏳ Focused Attention: Helping children learn to focus without constant digital distractions is crucial for their future learning and well-being.

At Hillside, we champion these ideas every day through our play-based learning, outdoor adventures, and by helping children build friendships through direct interaction.

How You Can Help at Home:
✅ Prioritise Play: Make time for open-ended, child-led play, both indoors and outdoors.
✅ Limit Screen Time: For young (and old) children, less is more. When screens are used, we encourage you to watch and interact with your child. 
✅ Foster Real Connections: Encourage playdates and family activities that allow your child to explore the world around them.
✅ Create “Device-Free” Times: Simple habits, like putting phones away during mealtimes (for adults too!), can make a big difference in family connection.

By working together to protect this precious time of childhood, we help our children become resilient, happy, and engaged learners.

#HSK #esfhillside #EarlyYears #PlayBasedLearning #ChildDevelopment #TheAnxiousGeneration

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Little Ears, Big Inspiration! 🎶

What an incredible mid-unit boost for our K1 ‘How We Express Ourselves’ unit of inquiry! 🎉 To deepen our exploration and reinforce the children’s skills of noticing and responding to the arts, we had the pleasure of hosting some talented student musicians from Bradbury School. The K1 children were absolutely captivated, observing the different instruments with interest and curiosity, and it was inspiring for them to see bigger kids making such beautiful music! 

A huge thank you to Simone Elimelech, Bradbury School’s performing arts leader, for supporting this wonderful collaboration and making this fun incursion possible! We’re so grateful for the opportunity to expose our youngest learners to the magic of live music and demonstrate how powerful self-expression through performance can be.

#HowWeExpressOurselves #BradburySchool #EarlyYears #PerformingArts #JoyOfLearning

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Ahoy, mateys! 🏴‍☠️ Our K2 classes had an absolute blast with Move For Life, enriching our Unit of Inquiry, How We Express Ourselves! We jumped, wiggled, and even told a swashbuckling pirate story through dance, exploring how movement can tell a tale. Huge thanks to Move for Life for such a fun and active session at Hillside! 

#HowWeExpressOurselves #SchoolIncursion #DanceandMovement #PlayBasedLearning #KidsinAction

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📚✨ What a delightful day it was at Hillside!

Our K1 children had the wonderful opportunity to meet the talented author Diana Jou and illustrator KaiChin Chang!  
They shared their heartwarming book, “Thank You Auntie,” with us, reading it in both English and Mandarin. It was such a special way to enrich our curriculum and celebrate our school’s translanguaging practices. We also loved seeing your heartwarming photos of your little ones with their aunties or helpers! ❤️ 

If you’d like to own a copy of this lovely book, you can find it at Bookazine. Happy reading! 📖😊 

#BilingualStorytime #EarlyYearsLearning #SocialEmotionalLearning #TeachingYoungMinds

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🌟 Fostering Writing Skills – Timing is Key! 🌟

Developing writing skills is essential. However, it’s important to remember that timing is key! Young children’s bones and muscles are still developing, which means it’s crucial not to rush them in their writing journey. Supporting their fine motor development is vital for their success in writing.
Here are some progress makers regarding writing skills:

Fine Motor Skills:
Children are developing the fine motor skills needed for writing, such as holding a pencil and using scissors. Their muscles are still maturing, so patience and practice are essential. You can help your child bolster these skills by strengthening their wrist, fingers, and hands through sensory play such as playdough and goop. 

Letter Formation:
Many (K2) children will begin to write some letters and may start to write their names. However, their ability to form letters accurately may take time to develop.

Expressing Ideas:
Children may express their thoughts and ideas through drawings and phonetic spelling (writing words based on how they sound rather than how they are spelled- which is developmentally appropriate!) Encouraging this creativity is important as they develop their identity as a writer.

How Parents Can Support Writing Skills:

• Provide Writing Tools: Offer various writing materials, such as crayons, markers, and different types of paper. Encourage free drawing and writing to build confidence.

• Practice Name Writing: Help your child practice writing their name regularly. This gives them a sense of ownership and pride in their writing.

• Engage in Fine Motor Activities: Incorporate activities that strengthen fine motor skills, such as playdough, threading, cutting or simple crafts.

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🌟 Building Early Reading Skills🌟

Many parents are interested in knowing more about pre-literacy skills. These foundational skills set the stage for reading and writing success. Understanding skill progression can help us support our children as they transition to the next stage. It is important to note that both K1 and K2 children could be along this continuum. Here are a few progress makers for early reading skills:

Print Awareness:
Children should understand that print carries meaning. They might recognise some letters and understand that reading goes from left to right.

Phonological Awareness:
Children should start to recognise and manipulate sounds in words. They might be able to rhyme, identify initial letter sounds, or blend letter sounds.

Story Comprehension:
Children should be able to retell stories, identify characters, and predict what might happen next in a story.

How Parents Can Support Early Reading Skills:

• Read Together: Make reading a daily habit. Choose a variety of books and discuss the stories with your child. Many children enjoy non-fiction books as well, which supports inquiry and research skills.

• Engage in Rhymes and Songs: Singing and rhyming help develop phonological awareness. Use nursery rhymes and simple songs to make learning fun!

• Explore Letters: Point out print in your environment (NOT flash cards), such as on signs or food packaging. Encourage your child to identify letters and sounds in playful and meaningful ways, such as in names or familiar signs.

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Chinese Puppetry

Our little ones were captivated by the amazing Mr. Cheung! He brought the ancient art of Chinese puppetry to life, showing us how these incredible figures move and tell stories without saying a single word. 🎭A huge thank you to Mr. Cheung for sharing his talent and this rich cultural experience with us!
Did you know this art form is over 2000 years old?! What a fantastic provocation for our new unit, “How We Express Ourselves”! 🤔 The children were so engaged, thinking deeply about how movement and music can powerfully communicate and bring stories to life.

#ChinesePuppetry #IBPYP #HowWeExpressOurselves #CulturalExperience #SchoolIncursion

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歡迎你，請注意英基使用Cookies。通過訪問ESF、ESL或PTA網站及其他ESF在線服務（如ESF的應用程式），用戶同意英基可以存儲和訪問Cookies、IP地址，並使用其他方法收集網站使用數據，以改善用戶的線上體驗。繼續訪問本網站即表示用戶同意使用Cookies，這將根據英基數據隱私政策處理。通過Cookies收集的信息將根據英基個人數據處理政策及其相關的個人信息收集聲明（“PICS”）進行處理。PICS的副本可在英基網站上找到。