Hahe and SzeMa - Thank you for the information. Would you please update me if there is any news in Feb. Are you working moms? I was told there is almost 10 pieces of Homework every day on average. Is it true?
原帖由 OMG3A 於 10-11-25 12:34 發表
Hahe and SzeMa - Thank you for the information. Would you please update me if there is any news in Feb. Are you working moms? I was told there is almost 10 pieces of Homework every day on average. Is ...
If the pick-up location is Kowloon West, do you have any idea when the usual pick-up time is ?
You mentioned you are also a working mom and when your girl was young, you helped studying every night... how long did it last for... p.3. or p.4?
For swimming class, do I need to do some preparation work for it? My girl tried to learning swimming ... however, she is not willing to put the floating board aside. Will the PE teacher be very pushy or will teach gradually? Does it mean one teached look after 30+ student every class for swimming? Will it be easily overlooked?
Sorry for so many questions... I think I am over-excited!!
Cheers
OMG3A
原帖由 OMG3A 於 10-11-26 17:14 發表
Hahe,
Very useful information. Many thanks. Sounds very positive.
If the pick-up location is Kowloon West, do you have any idea when the usual pick-up time is ?
You mentioned you are also a working mom and when ...
1) There are 6 lessons a day. The school will launch 適應班 for P1 student before new school term started.
2) There are less than 10 swimming Lessons in the whole school term. A trainer, an assistant and a PE teacher will take care the class. Besides, school usually invites mums as volunteers to look after the girls for changing the clothes. Don't be worried, the trainer will encourage the students to learn rather than pushing them to do so.
3) For learning musical instrument, even it is not a must, I think it is definitely an advantage for entering a good secondary school in future. You can learn it in school or outside.
4) No. of homework - it is acceptable.
From my girls experience :
For P1-3 : finished in an hour (except long holiday)
HYPS have additional classes after school for ones who need help. Students in these classes can take school bus with kindergarten girls afterwards.
My girl takes 2-3 hours to finish her homework every day. Longer time required if she has to do writing or drawing.
I can't remember the depth of the swimming pool but most of the P1 girls cannot stand up in the pool. It would be better if your girl can swim or she would be frightened. BTW, my girl had only taken 2 swimming classes before summer break when she was in P1. It was mostly for the girls to learn how to change and dress rather than how to swim. Actual swimming class starts from P2. Teachers would divide the girls into groups of different levels, so no worries on safety.
HYPS required the girls to do a lot of reading, both in Chinese and in English, so you might want to build up her interest in that. And, some girls who were from international kindergartens found Chinese very difficult when they first entered P1. Since HYPS is a Chinese primary school, all subjects except English are taught in Chinese.
HYPS is a very good school and your girl would like it.
原帖由 OMG3A 於 10-11-29 09:19 發表
Hahe,
How many lesson a day? Is there any 導修課?
If the pick-up location is Kowloon West, do you have any idea when the usual pick-up time is ?
You mentioned you are also a working mom and when ...
I live at Kowloon Station, pick up time for my girl is 6:40 in the morning ( the 1st station). Hope will be better for you. Re the swimming lesson, really not enough time for the kids to learn swimming during PE lesson, better let her join some semi-private or group lesson before that. I usually spent about 1 to 1 1/5 hrs with my daughter for the first 3 yrs for checking the homework, doing revision & some supplemental Eng exercises. HY Primary is a Chinese school, but Secondary is English. Re: the musical instrument lesson, they'll give you a list to choose & they'll find a teaher for you, rate is cheaper than the outside one. Don't worry, you daughter will adapt quickly.
I was told there would be a fun day on 11 Jan. Is it true? Is it open for public?
And I am thinking about trip for the last kindergarten summer holiday of my girl. I wonder if there are any briefings and/or preparation class in the coming summer for p.1 student. Anyone can share the previous experience so that I can make sure we will be in Hong Kong for them....
May I know the start time of the fun day on 16 Jan.
Also, I am thinking about moving to a flat near the School. I am not familiar with the area. Wonder if there are any suggestions. A housing estate witin walking distance of the School will be fanastic..