All children who are toilet trained and are aged 2 years 6 months plus have the option to stay for lunch and join either an afternoon class for Mandarin or Creative Activities. In addition, we also offer a Transition to Primary School class for children turning 4 in the term of enrolment .
All groups have their lunch together and share conversation (in English) over a relaxed meal around the table. After lunch we all help clean up. Please send in your child with a named packed lunch, (remember to ensure no sweets or sugary sodas). The children then separate into the different groups.
Children aged over 2.6 years may attend on days other than their regular school days by arriving at 1:00 pm.
A small fruit snack and drink are offered during the sessions.
Transition to Primary School
Children turning Aged 4 in the term are taught letters and numbers through artistic activities and exercises. They practice writing the forms of the letters and numbers as well as consolidating the concepts with games. This class must be attended 3 afternoons (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) in order for the programme to be followed effectively.
To discuss your child’s individual needs, please contact your child’s teacher. We all aim to work together to prepare your child for an easy transition to the Primary School of your choice.
Class starts at 1:00 pm
12:15 pm | Lunch |
12:40 pm | Quiet / Rest Time |
1:00 pm | Letter/Number Introduction with Story, Movement, Artistic / Writing Activity, Maths / Language Games |
1:50 pm | Fruit Snack and Drink |
2:00 pm | Outdoor Play |
2:20 pm | Story Book |
2:30 pm | Home |
Creative Activities
This programme is run in English incorporating various activities that change daily e.g. gardening, baking, craft, modeling, watercolour painting, puppetry.
Class starts at 1:00 pm
12:15 pm | Lunch |
12:40 pm | Quiet / Rest Time |
1:00 pm | Verses and Games |
1:15 pm | Activity Time – Varies Daily |
1:55 pm | Fruit Snack and Drink |
2:10 pm | Story Time |
2:30 pm | Home |
Mandarin
The teacher encourages simple conversation familiarizing the children with everyday vocabulary during the various activities. The children will also develop simple character recognition.
Class starts at 1:00 pm
12:15 pm | Lunch |
12:40 pm | Quiet / Rest Time |
1:00 pm | Verses and Games in Chinese |
1:15 pm | Craft / Chinese Characters |
1:40 pm | Outdoor Play – Games and Gardening |
2:00 pm | Fruit Snack and Drink |
2:10 pm | Story Time in Chinese |
2:30 pm | Home |
Search Courses
Language | Course Name | Monthly Fee* | Days | Time |
Mandarin Class | Please refer to table in course description. | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | |
Transition to Primary School | Please refer to table in course description. | Monday, Wednesday & Friday or 5 days | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | |
Creative Activities | Please refer to table in course description. | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
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