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作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-7-20 12:23 標題: kingston playgroup

i am thinking of applying the playgroup at kingston for my boy and have a few questions concerning the school and the curriculum:

- for playgroup (below 2 year old) it is a must for a parent to accompany the kid in the lesson?
- i suppose it's not so convenient driving the kid to school as i heard there's always traffic jam in the area, so how should we go to school (we live in tst), or is there school bus which takes parent and kid to school?
- where can i find the kingston secondary school website?
- is there any religious background for kingston?
- is it too late to apply (my boy is 6 months)?

thanks a lot

作者: sleepingsiubobo 時間: 13-7-20 12:29 標題: 回覆：kingston playgroup

Hi mrslot, I live in tst too and we go to school by taxi. It is never too late to apply as I applied for my boy when he was 9-month, and we are lucky to get a place in their one year old class. Yes, one adult needs to accompany the kid for class, but any adult can do and not necessary be parents.

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-7-20 12:44

sleepingsiubobo 發表於 13-7-20 12:29
Hi mrslot, I live in tst too and we go to school by taxi. It is never too late to apply as I applied ...

hi sleepingsiubobo, i think we are neighbours

does your boy attend 2 or 3 days per week class? how do you like the school? do you plan to let him go to kingston primary and secondary too? i prefer a throughtrain school so wonder if i should try kingston/anfield/ycis

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 13-7-20 16:19

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1. Traffic is not that horrible, and would be same by taxi anyway. You'd better drive, park nearby and take kid to school. I heard most moms do that.

2. It is ICHK http://www.ichk.edu.hk/ it is at sha tou kok near the border and i don't think many, or if any Kingston students will go there. In any case, it is only "associated" and so many things will change 10 years down the road. You better treat Kingston as half dragon up to primary only. In fact, most primary students will leave (to other IS or abroad) by P6, as there are 3 P1 - P4 classes, and only 1 P6.

3. No religious background, same as most profit making kinders.

4. PM classes should be ok, as many applicants even earlier than you will decline offer for PM classes. But i guess no chance for AM classes.

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 13-7-20 16:20

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There are school buses but you need to wait for 30 more minutes at school when leaving as PG is 2.5 hours against other classes of 3 hours. Also, it is very expensive.

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-7-20 16:49

21Ckid 發表於 13-7-20 16:19
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1. Traffic is not that horrible, and would be same by taxi anyway. You'd better ...

very informative

in such case maybe c6 can drive us, or i'll try driving then, will it be difficult to find a parking space nearby? and where can i park (i am not so familiar with that area), thanks

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 13-7-20 17:27

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On the streets anywhere nearby. Everyone illegally parking and as long as you don't obstruct others' exits, it should be safe.

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-7-21 10:46

I am facing the same problem of taking the boy to Kingston. Yes we can drive there but parking will be an issue. I am not good at parallel parking. School bus has to wait and subject to change of the routes. Taxi is easy go but may be hard to get one after school.

And it will be my maid to take her to the school after the first month.

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-7-21 10:52 標題: 引用：I+am+facing+the+same+problem+of+taking+t

原帖由 fanfanbb 於 13-07-21 發表
I am facing the same problem of taking the boy to Kingston. Yes we can drive there but parking will ...

Yes and I really don't wanna take taxi with my baby, it is not safe as many taxi drivers drive dangerously and there is no car seat

作者: echa1110 時間: 13-7-21 12:31

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you can park at Festival Walk, and then walk to Kingston campus...it should be within 10-15 mins walk only

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-7-21 19:38

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Still a bit far, esp under the sunny and rainy days

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 13-7-22 19:39

No need to park at festival walk, and no one will. The long walk in summer is unbearable. You can just park outside Kingston at cumberland road. or of there are no spaces or you are not good to parallel park at a narrow space (or not thick face enough), you can go to stafford road (the one parallel to cumberland) where there are plenty of spaces that you can simply drive in without reversing.

Parking ticket rarely, if ever issued, as i heard.

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-7-22 22:22

21Ckid 發表於 13-7-22 19:39
No need to park at festival walk, and no one will. The long walk in summer is unbearable. You can ju ...

Thanks for the information. Very useful. I am a working mother and can only afford to attend the class with him for the first two months. I am now trying hard to get a "driver + car" to lift him but not easy. Have been looking this for a month - but I am not rich enough to get a full time chaffeur.....hehe

作者: sleepingsiubobo 時間: 13-7-25 08:23 標題: 回覆：Mrslot 的帖子

Hi mrs lot, sorry for replying late as I was busy these few days. My boy will attend the tue and Thursday one year old class, pm session. In fact, I also weighted YC, Anfield and Kingston before I determined to pay the capital levy and confirmed to pick Kingston. I let my boy attended anfield toddlerobic and found that the campus of Kingston has more facilities than anfield Whampoa, as I prefer school with outdoor playground and more natural sunlight. Language is also my key concern. YC mainly use Cantonese, Anfield mainly use English, and Kingston has a good balance of English and mandarin. As we speak Cantonese at home so I think it is good to let him expose to different languages at school. Some say this will confuse the boy but I remembered when I was a kid I was also exposes to Cantonese, English, Taiwanese, so u think the earlier you expose to different languages the better you can manage them.

I also appreciate the low teacher to student ratio in Kingston.

作者: Fish777 時間: 13-7-25 09:01

For those who choose Kingston, which primary school will you target?

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-7-25 09:32 標題: 引用：For+those+who+choose+Kingston,+which+pri

原帖由 Fish777 於 13-07-25 發表
For those who choose Kingston, which primary school will you target?

Kingston

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-7-25 12:20

Mrslot 發表於 13-7-25 09:32
Kingston

But I could hardly obtain any information about Kingston Primary, can any one advise? Thanks!

作者: Shirley89 時間: 13-7-25 22:00 標題: 回覆：fanfanbb 的帖子

My frd has 3 daughters, all studied at Kingston.

The oldest one is studying at oversea now, the 2nd one completed the primary at Kingston and got admitted by CIS for secondary recently. The youngest one is still in the Kingston kindergarten.

My frd said the primary school in Kingston is good in terms of academic and bilingual learning.

I think, at least, her second daughter is accepted by CIS, the academic level from Kingston is not bad.

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-7-25 23:24

Shirley89 發表於 13-7-25 22:00
My frd has 3 daughters, all studied at Kingston.

The oldest one is studying at oversea now, the 2n ...

Thanks! But some said CIS considered the background, too?

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-7-26 10:50

fanfanbb 發表於 13-7-25 23:24
Thanks! But some said CIS considered the background, too?

what kind of background is preferred?

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-7-26 11:05

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You should be able to grasp some idea from the thread below:-

http://www.edu-kingdom.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=2551674&extra=page%3D2&page=1

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-7-26 11:16 標題: 引用：回復+Mrslot+的帖子 You+should+be+able+t

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作者: Ononma 時間: 13-7-26 13:31

Actually I am a private tutor for two children long time before. Both of them finally switched to CIS primary section. And their parent is the owner of a listed company. I also learnt that most of their classmates were come from very rich families.

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-7-26 16:29 標題: 引用：I+am+facing+the+same+problem+of+taking+t

原帖由 fanfanbb 於 13-07-21 發表
I am facing the same problem of taking the boy to Kingston. Yes we can drive there but parking will ...

Hi fanfanbb, when does Kingston start meeting parents of applicants for new aug entry?

作者: Shirley89 時間: 13-7-26 16:58 標題: 回覆：kingston playgroup

傳聞中 CIS 又真係收有錢人。我另外有個朋友叫我千萬唔好入 CIS，話啲小朋友屋企勁有錢，放學係由保鏢接

但係又有人話 CIS 好睇成績。

不過而家啲國際學校學生背景好勁。有日我朋友去 SIS 接放學，有個國內家庭帶小朋友去面試，我朋友聽到佢地話係搭私人飛機來港面試

你話係咪勁！

作者: pppwong 時間: 13-7-26 19:14 標題: 引用：Hi+mrslot,+I+live+in+tst+too+and+we+go+t

原帖由 sleepingsiubobo 於 13-07-20 發表
Hi mrslot, I live in tst too and we go to school by taxi. It is never too late to apply as I applied ...

Hi sleepingsiubobo, may I know which year you child is born? My boy is born oct2012. i called the school recently and they say that it's already impossible for my son to get into their 1-year old class now, and even the 2-year old class is very difficult with only 16 more seats. I'm so depressed now, didnt realise i should hv applied to this school earlier...

I wonder if its still realistic for me to apply now?

作者: Fish777 時間: 13-7-26 19:27

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pppwong 發表於 13-7-26 19:14
Hi sleepingsiubobo, may I know which year you child is born? My boy is born oct2012. i called the sc ...

Are you applying for Sept 13 or Sept 14 year 1 class? If no vacancy for year 1, you should apply for year2 class quickly, and if still no vacancy, go for kinder directly.

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-7-26 20:39

pppwong 發表於 13-7-26 19:14
Hi sleepingsiubobo, may I know which year you child is born? My boy is born oct2012. i called the sc ...

My boy is July 12 baby, I applied when he was 4 months and it's considered as very late. Guess I got the offer only becoz some didn't want to pay for the capital levy. That means u am in by waiting list. You may consider apply 2-ye-old class, more seats I thinks

作者: pppwong 時間: 13-7-27 00:09 標題: 引用：+本帖最後由+Fish777+於+13-7-26+19:29+編

原帖由 Fish777 於 13-07-26 發表
本帖最後由 Fish777 於 13-7-26 19:29 編輯

I called up the school and it looks like the number of seats for 2-yr old classes are the same as kindergarten, so the staff told me that it is very difficult for me to get any seats now even for waiting

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-7-27 09:04

pppwong 發表於 13-7-27 00:09
I called up the school and it looks like the number of seats for 2-yr old classes are the same as ki ...

you applied playground for this aug or next aug?

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-7-27 09:29

pppwong 發表於 13-7-27 00:09
I called up the school and it looks like the number of seats for 2-yr old classes are the same as ki ...

But my friend got the 2-yr-old class offer thus year though she hasn't accepted it at the end. She has studied PG. Kingston is not a must, you might also consider other Kinders such as TT or YC or Anfield.
Add oil and good luck!

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-7-27 09:30

fanfanbb 發表於 13-7-27 09:29
But my friend got the 2-yr-old class offer thus year though she hasn't accepted it at the end. She h ...

Sorry for the typo, she hasn't studied PG at Kingston

作者: Fish777 時間: 13-7-27 13:27

pppwong 發表於 13-7-27 00:09
I called up the school and it looks like the number of seats for 2-yr old classes are the same as ki ...

I still believe not all Kingston PG parents will accept the offer because of the captial levy. Just submit your application even as waiting list. Then try Anfield/Yiu Chung/TT same time, they are all good schools.

作者: 蛇爸爸 時間: 13-7-27 14:35 標題: 回覆：kingston playgroup

The bilingual environment of Kingston is the aspect which I like my son to join the school. But the only thing I worry is the family background of the kids studying in this school if most of them come from wealthy family. In my case, I am just a normal family and afraid if my son will be discriminate by the school. Any parents can share about this?

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-7-27 17:09

蛇爸爸發表於 13-7-27 14:35
The bilingual environment of Kingston is the aspect which I like my son to join the school. But the ...

No.... We are normal family, too. I know some Kingston mama here and all r very helpful so have a very good impression towards the school so far. A friend with her kids from Kingston saying that the parents structure at Kingston is fine. It's not a very rich school and her school fee is cheaper than YC?
Don't because of the family background affects your decision. So long as you can afford the fees, it should be fine.

作者: Fish777 時間: 13-7-27 19:12

蛇爸爸發表於 13-7-27 14:35
The bilingual environment of Kingston is the aspect which I like my son to join the school. But the ...

What do you mean by wealthy family? I think most are from "upper middle class" rather than "wealthy family".

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-7-27 20:52

Fish777 發表於 13-7-27 19:12
What do you mean by wealthy family? I think most are from "upper middle class" rather than "wealthy ...

agree, as most middle class people can afford the school fee and capital levy, and as the admission policy is first come first served, the school itself won't discriminate against the "not so wealthy applicants" by giving offers to wealthy ones only.

作者: pppwong 時間: 13-7-27 21:15 標題: 引用：Quote:pppwong+發表於+13-7-27+00:09+I+cal

原帖由 Mrslot 於 13-07-27 發表
you applied playground for this aug or next aug?

I checked the school website for 2-yr class info, but of cos later discover they hv 1-yr PG too. Becos he is born in oct, he can only apply for PG 2013 as a small boy. Anyway, I will still apply for waiting hoping to get in next year!

作者: pppwong 時間: 13-7-27 21:19 標題: 引用：The+bilingual+environment+of+Kingston+is

原帖由 蛇爸爸 於 13-07-27 發表
The bilingual environment of Kingston is the aspect which I like my son to join the school. But the ...

You should never think this way. This mindset will limit opportunities received by your child. Keep hopes high!

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-7-27 22:24

蛇爸爸發表於 13-7-27 14:35
The bilingual environment of Kingston is the aspect which I like my son to join the school. But the ...

仲有, 我草根出生家, 中五都唔識was同were的分別, 從來唔介意人知自己的background.....學校一樣收. 所以, 背景唔仲要

作者: sleepingsiubobo 時間: 13-7-29 13:14 標題: 回覆：pppwong 的帖子

Hi pppwong, mine is mar-2012 baby. Since Kingston will not ask you to pay the application fee until they offered you an interview, and if they offered you an interview, that means your bb is 99percent accepted by them. Hence I still suggest you to put in your application.

I was also told that it was too late when I submitted my application, but at the end I still got a space :)

作者: pppwong 時間: 13-7-30 20:02 標題: 引用：Hi+pppwong,+mine+is+mar-2012+baby.+Since

原帖由 sleepingsiubobo 於 13-07-29 發表
Hi pppwong, mine is mar-2012 baby. Since Kingston will not ask you to pay the application fee until ...

Thank you so much, it's very helpful!

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 13-7-31 23:54

蛇爸爸發表於 13-7-27 14:35
The bilingual environment of Kingston is the aspect which I like my son to join the school. But the only thing I worry is the family background of the kids studying in this school if most of them come from wealthy family. In my case, I am just a normal family and afraid if my son will be discriminate by the school. Any parents can share about this?

Except 宝山, i think all other so called 贵族 kindergarden are filled predominantly with middle class families. Also, compared with Yew Chung, there are noticeably less rich families in Kingston.

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 13-7-31 23:57

pppwong 發表於 13-7-27 21:15
I checked the school website for 2-yr class info, but of cos later discover they hv 1-yr PG too. Bec ...

As in all kinders, the AM classes are always very full, with long waitlist (from those in PM classes). I heard Kingston was still interviewing PM candidates for 13/14 PG up to at least 2-3 months ago. Guess that's the HK culture that many parents give up PM classes. If you don't mind PM classes, I think it may not be that diffcult.

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-8-1 10:06

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21Ckid 發表於 13-7-31 23:57
As in all kinders, the AM classes are always very full, with long waitlist (from those in PM classe ...

I personally prefer PM class, I got no choice anyway and Kingston only offered my PM. I like PM because my boy could sleep till 8 or some. And I like sleep, too.
Can you advise why HK parents prefer AM? could spend PM to learn something?

作者: minirat 時間: 13-8-1 11:44

fanfanbb 發表於 13-8-1 10:06
I personally prefer PM class, I got no choice anyway and Kingston only offered my PM. I like PM bec ...

According to the explanation from friends, most enrichment classes or extra curricular activities are only available in the afternoon, so if the kid is attending PM class, they can only arrange these during weekends, which rightfully should be meant for playing and family activities. Personally I prefer AM not for this reason but the fact that my boy is a complete early bird and attending the schedule of a AM class can fit nicely into his daily routine. However I will not give up an ideal school for this reason.

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-8-1 13:59

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I see, not much of a concern for me then. The PM class should fit my lazy boy. Attending interested classes also a bit far from me at the moment. So, happy with the PM offer.

作者: minirat 時間: 13-8-1 14:31

fanfanbb 發表於 13-8-1 13:59
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Agree! I don't plan to send him to any other classes too. I think half day class is more than sufficient for a 2-3 years old. Anyway hi here. Didn't know it's you!

作者: VVhuilee 時間: 13-8-7 21:33 標題: 回覆：kingston playgroup

my son was born in march 2013. if he goes to 2 years pg, should I apply now? if I dun send him to kingston pg, but apply for kindergarten, when should I apply?

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-8-7 22:44

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You could apply any time, stating in the application form the class you intend. Mind you that PN and PG's capital levy is the same $72,000. If you enrol K1, then $36,000. They don't have K3.

作者: VVhuilee 時間: 13-8-8 11:38 標題: 引用：回復+VVhuilee+的帖子 You+could+apply+an

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You could apply any time, stating in the application form the class you intend ...

i am so confused with PG, PN, K1 etc..... say I want to put him to school only when he reaches 2 years old. so 2015 aug to start with. i should apply PG or PN? seems kcc and kis both have 2 years old class..... so for kis they will study for pn, k1 and k2 then directly to Primary school P1? thx for answering my questions.

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-8-8 15:29

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Play Group - usually for students before attending PN or K1

PN or N - refer to pre-nursery, the 2-yr-old class

K1 - from 2.8 years onwards

Kingston got no K3

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-8-8 15:33

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In Kingston, after completion of K2, you can enroll their primary 1 but with another capital levy, which is $72,000 this year

作者: md23 時間: 13-8-11 15:40 標題: 回覆：fanfanbb 的帖子

As far as I know, most kids applying get in in the end, although some only get in the PM class. Apparently, 72,000 is still a considerable amount.

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-8-11 17:39 標題: 引用：As+far+as+I+know,+most+kids+applying+get

原帖由 md23 於 13-08-11 發表
As far as I know, most kids applying get in in the end, although some only get in the PM class. Appa ...

Very encouraging, hope I can hear the good news soon

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-8-11 22:00

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yes the capital levy should be a consideration as if your kid doesn't like the school and wants a change, the 72,000 will be gone.

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-8-11 22:01

but we still think we got the wise choice at the moment after attending the recent PG

作者: Fish777 時間: 13-8-11 23:13

fanfanbb 發表於 13-8-11 22:01
but we still think we got the wise choice at the moment after attending the recent PG

You started already? How is it? My only concern with kingston is the secondary school, which is so far away and don't know if the exam result is good.

作者: licashell 時間: 13-8-12 00:38

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Does school require one adult to stay with the kid for its playgroup?

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-8-12 07:02

licashell 發表於 13-8-12 00:38
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Does school require one adult to stay with the kid for its playgroup?

i thought it's a must for all pg?

作者: munich 時間: 13-9-4 12:49

Hi everyone! It's so good to see some of the Kingston parents in this forum. My child was born in Feb 2013 and I submitted the application of PG around 3 weeks afterwards. I got a call from the school around 1 month later and was told that the interview would be taking place in Dec 2013. I was so relieved to hear from some of you that the offer should be secured if we have got the chance for interview.

As there's still some time from now until next Aug, I'm thinking of taking my baby to attend some other playgroups which accept 6 months+
Any suggestions?

作者: 蛇爸爸 時間: 13-9-4 19:12 標題: 回覆：munich 的帖子

I have similar idea. I wanna try woodland or ESF but I wanna find about the comments from these school first.

作者: munich 時間: 13-9-4 20:41 標題: 回覆：蛇爸爸的帖子

You mean you are still considering another playgroups or you just wanna fill in the gap from now till next Aug? Coz for me, I only wanna fill in the gap. I am thinking of Bebegarten btw

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