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作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-11-8 12:35 標題: kingston open house

did anyone go last year? is it worth going? or is it fine to skip it and just have a school tour when going for the interview? thanks

作者: victoryu19 時間: 13-11-8 12:59

we are planning to go tomorrow.

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-11-8 13:22 標題: 回覆：kingston open house

Btw any nearby Carpark? Thanks

作者: fanfanbb 時間: 13-11-8 15:03

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I recall that Kingston is one of your targets, if you have time, why not going there to have a look? Can also talk to the teachers for a more understanding on their teaching philosophy

作者: sleepingsiubobo 時間: 13-11-8 17:34 標題: 回覆：fanfanbb 的帖子

Agree. You should go if you are interested. Because the school tour during interview only shows you the space used by the one-year old class (because we applied for one-year old class), so the open house allows you to see the whole school.

作者: 貝珠 時間: 13-11-9 13:57 標題: 回覆：kingston open house

I was rejected this morning as I have not registered or sent application for school admission. So disappointed.

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-11-9 14:18 標題: 引用：I+was+rejected+this+morning+as+I+have+no

原帖由貝珠於 13-11-09 發表
I was rejected this morning as I have not registered or sent application for school admission. So di ...

U mean got rejected for openday visit? we were there but no one asked us anything at reception

作者: 貝珠 時間: 13-11-9 17:16 標題: 回覆：kingston open house

Oh really . We can just got an application form at the door

作者: 蛇爸爸 時間: 13-11-9 19:25 標題: 回覆：kingston open house

Hi all, what do u feel after the school visit today?

I visited both Anfield and Kingston these two weeks. Both schools are good.

作者: Mrslot 時間: 13-11-9 21:47 標題: 引用：Hi+all,+what+do+u+feel+after+the+school+

原帖由 蛇爸爸 於 13-11-09 發表
Hi all, what do u feel after the school visit today?

I visited both Anfield and Kingston these two ...

We visited anfield too (whampoa) and found that we don't like it, so might not apply it at all. we like Kingston, so either it or ycis is ok for us

作者: victoryu19 時間: 13-11-11 12:10

The principal says it is extremely difficult to get in now (as they need to reserve the seats for the PN students).

作者: 蛇爸爸 時間: 13-11-11 19:22 標題: 引用：The+principal+says+it+is+extremely+diffi

原帖由 victoryu19 於 13-11-11 發表
The principal says it is extremely difficult to get in now (as they need to reserve the seats for th ...

U mean playgroup or K1?

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 13-11-11 20:25

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If you are talking about 2 year old class, it would not be too difficult if you don't mind PM classes, there are 2 additional classes totalling 32 seats in that year group (plus probably a few more for those who left after playgroup for whatever reason). Many parents don't like PM classes, and the capital levy of $80,000 (11% up from last year!!) does put off a lot of parents. It is largely first come first serve and now is probably not too late for 2014/15 admission. You know, the school would certainly say it is difficult , blah blah blah..... But no chance for AM classes.

If you target 3 year old class, as some students will leave after PN when the parents finally made up their mind to go for LS route, there are also about one - quarter of PN students leave. So there is also a chance, if you apply early.

作者: 964000 時間: 13-11-11 22:19

Mrslot 發表於 13-11-9 21:47
We visited anfield too (whampoa) and found that we don't like it, so might not apply it at all. we ...

May I know why?

作者: Babybaby2011 時間: 13-11-12 00:17 標題: 引用：回復+victoryu19+的帖子 If+you+are+talki

原帖由 21Ckid 於 13-11-11 發表
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If you are talking about 2 year old class, it would not be too difficult if ...

Regarding capital levy, pls advise any additional capital levy for K1 or K2?

作者: VVhuilee 時間: 13-11-13 14:22 標題: 回覆：kingston open house

I did clarified with the school, capital levy has to be paid already when the kid start Playgroup, therefore not many students would change school.

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 13-11-13 14:59

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True few will leave after PG but then there are 2 more PN classes totaling 32 seats. More will leave after PN. In my class, parents have varying plans. Some still leave LS option open. Some may opt for IS that starts at aged 3 Or 4 etc. once paid, the capital levy is a sunk cost and other factors will come in. If you apply say PN now, I believe you can get in latest by K1 (pm class though ). No cost.

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 13-11-13 15:02

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$80000 for entry in PG and PN , good through the kinder years. Next time to pay when you want to secure the primary 1 seat. If u join at K1 or K2, it is $40000

作者: VVhuilee 時間: 13-11-13 16:56

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Yes, 2 more classes for 2-years old but only 14 students in 1 class. I talked to the principle that day which she told me there are 4 PG, 16 students each. 6 2-years Old Class, but only 14 students each. So 20 extra places would be offered for 2-years old. Very little chance for 3-years Old (K1) because it's the same # of class and size, only if any student drop out which true that some may swtich to another school as quite some good school does not offer N class.
She also told me they have already finished the intake for PG 2014/15 that my son would have no chance for PG, but maybe for 2-years old.
They are so popular.

作者: sagesage 時間: 13-11-13 17:47 標題: 引用：回復+21Ckid+的帖子 Yes,+2+more+classes+

原帖由 VVhuilee 於 13-11-13 發表
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Yes, 2 more classes for 2-years old but only 14 students in 1 class. I talked t ...

反擔心Kingston小學有無84個Year 1 位？？？小學更難找IS 學位！

作者: hotmilo 時間: 13-11-13 18:16 標題: 回覆：VVhuilee 的帖子

I queued since 2012 but still can't find place for pg. now 2014/15 pg is full already?

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 13-11-13 18:32

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Don't take on face value everthing said by the school. I believe what she means is that the school has received more than 64 applications now, but i doubt if they have started, let alone, finished the intake procedures. Based on past few years' experience, if you apply for 2014/15 PG now, you still don't stand a chance of securing an AM seat., but PM seat should not be a problem. Even if there are many ahead of you in the waiting list, many will give up if they are only offered PM seats.

As for K1, the first badge who have paid the levy are still in PN, but based on past expereince, about 1/3 will leave after PN, mostly to LS kinder when parents finally made the choice of LS route. Now, that percentage may drop a bit, but as i said, after you paid, it is a sunk cost. As far as i know, many parents have not given up the possibility of LS entirely. Also, some will try those dragon IS that offer K1 (e.g. HK academy, CDNIS, ICS etc).

The waitlist for KIngston is long, but not as long as rumoured here in EK.

Also, there are only 5 classes for K1 and K1 but with larger class, size, rough same number of students as PN

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 13-11-13 18:36

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There are 3 P1 classes of 22 each. totalling 66. As i said in another thread, most PG parents do not take kingston primary as first choice and some will leave in PN or K1 anyway. I think everyone who gets in in PN can proceed ultimately to P1, if they wish to.

作者: 21Ckid 時間: 13-11-13 18:38

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I heard there are some who applied in 2013 and got admitted and now in PG. Have you call the school and ask why?

作者: hotmilo 時間: 13-11-13 20:18 標題: 引用：回復+hotmilo+的帖子 I+heard+there+are+s

原帖由 21Ckid 於 13-11-13 發表
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I heard there are some who applied in 2013 and got admitted and now in PG. Have ...

I called the school every two months and each time they gave me different answers. Finally they said it's up to the principal to select the candidates and they have no say in it. I am wondering if it is not first come first serve, what other criteria can be. Since I've seen plenty of kids from my estate go to kingston, address should not be a question.

作者: happyhealthymin 時間: 13-11-13 22:19 標題: 回覆：hotmilo 的帖子

I am very sad to hear that the principle did select the pupils. Quite disappointed about it.

作者: VVhuilee 時間: 13-11-14 01:38 標題: 回覆：21Ckid 的帖子

I know a kid currently studying PG there that the intake/interview was started in Jan and got the offer in Mar which was different from what the principle told me....
I am not a super big fan of Kingston, so just wait and see. thx for the sharing

作者: VVhuilee 時間: 13-11-14 01:42 標題: 回覆：hotmilo 的帖子

U applied already when u were pregnant? Ask the office again on when they will start interviews, they may not have started

作者: Rachel710 時間: 13-11-14 02:25 標題: 回覆：kingston open house

Did u guys also apply their 2yr old class? Anyone got their invitation letter about the information session?

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