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Our goals are to…

Assist children to become responsible and confident individuals.

Lead children to enjoy and be interested in learning.

To teach children to learn Chinese / English in a diverse environment

We are committed to our mission…

To encourage a young child’s positive self-image and feelings of personal worth.

To support and guide growth and understanding of relationships with other people.

To provide a loving, supportive environment for intellectual, physical, artistic, social and emotional development.

Guiding Curriculum Framework: School based curriculum/Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide

Curriculum Approach: Highscope

Curriculum orientation: Academic

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1. Vision and mission statement

To develop innovative learning and teaching environments that foster teachers’ professionalism and help children reach their full potential.

We deeply believe that the childhood years are the most important for growing and learning. Therefore, we must provide our children with…

1.A Safe and Stimulating Learning Environment

2.A Nurturing and Caring Atmosphere

3.A Wide Variety of Learning Opportunities

4.A Programme that Builds Global Perspectives

2. authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools that offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP). VEO has partnered with Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP)

3. Trilingual language approach (One teacher one language approach)

4. Academic

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Our Mission

Fulfilling Every Child’s Potential

Our mission is simple; we aim to fulfil every child’s unique potential and we do this by following the simple ideal of nothing without joy.

Our Belief

Respecting our image of the child and our belief that each child deserves the best for them to grow socially, emotionally, physically, and developmentally, to become great global citizens.

By respecting the image of the child, we believe:
• All children are competent.
• All children have capabilities.
• Children co-construct their own learning.
• Children are communicators.
• Children are fully active participants in our society.

School Curriculum Guiding framework: EYFS

School Curriculum/ approach: Play-based Inquiry, Montessori (one campus at this moment), Reggio environment inspired, English National Curriculum (Prep for Primary), Protective Behavior, Smarts Steps

Curriculum Orientations:

Cognitive process, socially, emotionally, physically development, cultural diversity.

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1) vision: to cultivate curiosity, creativity and confidence in each child through an inquiry-based approach to learning. Mission: -The ‘smile index’ is high within an atmosphere of happiness

Children love to come to school every day and know they are valued

Play is integral to learning as well as social, physical and emotional growth

Children build confidence but remain humble

Risk taking and unfamiliar challenges are welcome

Children are inspired to be creative, curious, adventurous and inquisitive

Staff are passionate about children and love to be around them

Staff and parents support children through an inquiry-based, hands-on and engaging approach to facilitate learning

The environment is the third teacher after the parents and teachers

2) guiding curriculum framework: The Ontario Kindergarten Program, Canada. Ontario Early Learning Framework

Children’s experiences early in life have a profound and long-lasting impact on their future development and well being (P.4, Ontario Early Years Policy Framework, 2013). The Early Learning Framework from Ontario in Canada base its principles and approaches on research, best practices and a common set of principles that help guide and support educators and caregivers. The principles can be applied in a number of different ways, but are relevant for all children regardless of their language, ethnicity, gender, culture or ability.

3)The Reggio Emilia approach

Children are capable of constructing their own learning

Children form an understanding of themselves and their place in the world through their interactions and relationships with others

Children are communicators

The classroom environment is recognised for its potential to inspire children. It is considered the third teacher next to adults (parents & teachers) and the other children

The adult is a mentor and guide, learning with the child

An emphasis on documenting children’s thoughts

The ‘Hundred Languages’ of Children

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1.The YMCA of Hong Kong aims to provide quality education based on Christian beliefs and values in stimulating, loving, and caring environments that enable young people to grow and flourish.

The YMCA of Hong Kong is dedicated to nurturing young people to become respectful, responsible, responsive, contributing global citizens who embody the CARES principles in their lives.

2. EYFS & Biblical curriculum.

3. Integrated play-based + EYFS + Biblical

kindergarten followed an integrated play-based curriculum with thematic units. In 2004, under the guidance of the Head Teacher – Ms Susan Young,

the kindergarten decided to adopt the UK EYFS curriculum and based its values on biblical principles. In 2016, the kindergarten was officially renamed from "International Kindergarten" to "Christian International Kindergarten", marking its identity and commitment to teaching God's words and Christian values. At the same time, the kindergarten incorporated "A Biblical Foundation for Early Childhood Education" by the University for the Nations as its core curriculum.

4. Academic and humanity-based approach . 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.

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.