• 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

Example:

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.

• 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

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.