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What is ESF’s policy on parents posting photos and videos of their classmates of happenings at school on social media.

REPLY: We do have a policy in our parent handbook, please contact the school directly for full access.

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Why ESF Primary School students are bounded to their associated secondary school but external applicants can freely choose the secondary schools? Shall this unfair policy also be adjusted ?

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What if i don't like the teacher my child has for the next year - I have an older sibling but dont want the same teacher they had in K2. Is this common for siblings to have the same teacher.

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What if i don't like the teacher my child has for the next year - I have an older sibling but dont want the same teacher they had in K2. Is this common for siblings to have the same teacher.

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When will K2 (current K1 students) start the school in Aug 2023?

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What is the admission criteria of each ESF Primary School? How should i prepare my kid so that he can get into the preferred one? 

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What is the admission criteria of each ESF Primary School? How should i prepare my kid so that he can get into the preferred one? 

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REPLY: It is a through-train process (no interview) for mainstream ESF kindergarten children. If your child's class teacher raised concerns and therapy/support programmes are in place, then there is a separate process to ensure learning support resources is available for allocation.

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why do we still not know our child's teacher next year

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why do we still not know our child's teacher next year

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REPLY: We are finalising recruitment and hope to have the new staffing confirmed very soon. We will share this inform with parents once the teachers are all confirmed.

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will the announcement about the zoning affect the current K1 ? or is it from next year. its confusing

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will the announcement about the zoning affect the current K1 ? or is it from next year. its confusing

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REPLY: Yes, it will be effective from 1 August 2023. There will be further information for our existing K1 parents on how to complete the internal transition form where parents can select their primary school of preference regardless of residential address.

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Extra transition day - why were some kids asked to join extra Y1 transition day ?

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Extra transition day - why were some kids asked to join extra Y1 transition day ?

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REPLY: Each primary school has a slightly different induction/ orientation plan. Some have offered additional visits to the primary school, and others have arranged additional visits by the Y1 teachers to the kindergarten. However, all have planned various connection opportunities for the children as part of the transition process.

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Y1 Lunch arrangement - Understand that there would be lunch break for the kids to have what we have prepared in advance at the start of each school day. How would lunch be handled would there be assistance to help the kids before they can be fully independent in their lunch consumption? Grateful for any tips to help kids transit and take care of themselves thx 

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Y1 Lunch arrangement - Understand that there would be lunch break for the kids to have what we have prepared in advance at the start of each school day. How would lunch be handled would there be assistance to help the kids before they can be fully independent in their lunch consumption? Grateful for any tips to help kids transit and take care of themselves thx 

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REPLY: Lunch will be similar to how the children currently manage snack time at kindergarten but on a bigger scale. Most K2 children can handle their snack boxes independently. We would suggest children start practising using the same lunch box/ container they would use in primary school during the next few weeks, so the kindergarten staff can provide support. Most children are very excited and would rush through lunchtime to go for play, so something simple and quick to eat would be good.

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I was told my child may need support in K2.  I am not sure what that will look like.  Will it affect primary school entry?

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I was told my child may need support in K2.  I am not sure what that will look like.  Will it affect primary school entry?

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REPLY: Each child is unique and has different needs. It's best to speak with your child's class teacher and work closely in partnership to provide consistent support at home and school. The goal is to setup the child for success as they transition to the next level.

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I was hoping that K1 kids can transmit to K2 with their K1 teacher team. I think the bond between kids and teachers is getting stronger over the past year, and I do believe that all kids would have more confidence to explore their K2 school life with teachers they are familiar with. 

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I was hoping that K1 kids can transmit to K2 with their K1 teacher team. I think the bond between kids and teachers is getting stronger over the past year, and I do believe that all kids would have more confidence to explore their K2 school life with teachers they are familiar with. 

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REPLY: The K1 teachers/EAs can visit and support the children in their K2 classes as needed.
Changing class teachers provides children with the opportunity to develop their social skills, build new relationships, a fresh perspective and different teaching styles, which can help them learn new skills.

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Transition to Primary - Will the children have a 'buddy' or someone to show them around the school or ask for help in the first few weeks of Primary?

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Transition to Primary - Will the children have a 'buddy' or someone to show them around the school or ask for help in the first few weeks of Primary?

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REPLY: Each primary school will have an induction/orientation plan to familiarise the children with the campus and routines. While the specifics of the plan may vary from school to school, but the children will be well supported and guided, especially during the first few weeks.

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Transition to Primary: Will the children from Hillside all be in the same class at their primary school?

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Transition to Primary: Will the children from Hillside all be in the same class at their primary school?

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REPLY: A small group of ESF Kindergarten children will be placed in the same class at their primary school. Please take advantage of the Primary School Zoned Play Date List shared with you to connect with other friends attending the same primary school.

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Can my kids join any school extra-curriculum from P1?

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Can my kids join any school extra-curriculum from P1?

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REPLY: Each primary school offers a range of curricular activities. Please contact your feeder school for more specific information.

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Choose the primary school - I want to know different charaterstics and strength of different Esf primary schools in order to choose the suitable primary school for my kid although my kid is only K1 now, where can I know those information? Will there be any introduction date what invite the principal from all primary schools to come so that we can ask for more details?

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Choose the primary school - I want to know different charaterstics and strength of different Esf primary schools in order to choose the suitable primary school for my kid although my kid is only K1 now, where can I know those information? Will there be any introduction date what invite the principal from all primary schools to come so that we can ask for more details?

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REPLY: ESF schools all follow the same scope and sequence in terms of the curriculum framework, but each community is unique. Schools will likely hold tours/ parent webinars in the next school year for parents to learn more about each school. Often listed here https://www.esf.edu.hk/parent-seminars/

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Will the students be arranged/divided into different classes instead of staying at the same class with same classmates? 

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Will the students be arranged/divided into different classes instead of staying at the same class with same classmates? 

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REPLY: It depends on the needs of the children in the class - e.g. balancing out learning needs, personalities ...etc. The teachers will likely be different.

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will we be able to access the k2 floor like we did at the start of K1 so we can see the classroom and make sure they are settled?

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will we be able to access the k2 floor like we did at the start of K1 so we can see the classroom and make sure they are settled?

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REPLY: The K1 and K2 starting timetable will be different, but there will still be opportunities to meet the teacher and see your child's classrooms. More information will be shared in due course.

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When will we know the class and teacher so we can prepare our child.

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When will we know the class and teacher so we can prepare our child.

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REPLY: (For kindergarten) We are finalising the classes and staffing. We hope to share this info with parents soon. There will be an induction website with the teacher and other relevant information to help prepare the children.