插班入RC

maxwcc

My son is studing P.1 in local school.  He did homework by himself everyday, he did extra worksheet before exam by himself also (because I had no time to do with him).  
His exam result just OK in his class (around 70-80).  I felt he's not so eager to learn (boring in school & no one with him).  So I have an idea to transfer to internation school, because I hope he can learn under happy situation.  Any
comments of RC? Is it hard to enter? Do you think it will
create interest to learn?  see anyone can help..many thks

瑩心媽

Did anyone attend written test held yesterday and have got invited for an interview?

Twolovelyboys

Thanks for all the information.

My younger son will be 2yo in September and we've been searching kindergarten in the MA On Shan area.  We've still to decide where to send him (IS or local).  As I have alway studied in the UK I am not sure of the local HK education system and therefore unable to give any comment.  Maybe some of the other parents can comment?

My ideal situation would be to send them both to IS school, if I can afford it.  My main reason for wanting this is that the short time I've worked in HK, I found that the majority of HK Univisity graduates are very bright technically but are often let down by their standard of English.  

BTW, does any parents know what kindergarten I should consider in order for him to progress to RC.

fishfishma

原文章由 Twolovelyboys 於 08-5-27 20:09 發表
As we have two sons this can put a strain on our finances.  Has any parents in similiar situation consider putting siblings in different schools (i.e. one in IS and the other in Local)?

Dear Twolovelyboys,

My elder son is already studying in RC.  My young one will go to kinder soon.  I'm not sure whether 弟弟 will follow哥哥's path.  If I choose RC for 弟弟，he will skip K3 and go to Grade1 after K2.  Is he still eligible to take part in Gov't's 小一派位？

Fishfishma

mattsmum

I think budget should be allowed for camp or tavel. said $8000.

I noted oversea summer camp, mostly for local school student,  is aleady $29000 for learning english for three weeks.

play

If you sum up all the expenses caused by a child, (such as hire a domestic helper, breadfast, lunch, dinner, tea, sweet, milk, clothes, medical treatment, etc), then you should prepare at least 4 million. It is what 李麗珊 said.

原文章由 almom 於 08-5-28 11:48 發表
Some more.....

Chinese text books: a few hundred dollars
Secondary school text books (excluding Chinese text books): ~$1200
Primary swimming (PE): a few hundred dollars for one year, for hiring addit ...

almom

Some more.....

Chinese text books: a few hundred dollars
Secondary school text books (excluding Chinese text books): ~$1200
Primary swimming (PE): a few hundred dollars for one year, for hiring additional life guard or instructor because of safety reasons (as per parents' request)
School uniforms: ~HK$1000
Government dental care program: $50 per year (optional)
Snacks money: (optional)

In addition to Saturn's list, these are probably what I have paid so far. Parents may want to judge on your own whether the money really goes to the school. In any case, depending on the money spending habit of individual family, I agree that it is fair enough if someone says you need to spare an additional amount of HK$10000 for each child per year.

Saturn

The hidden fees for primary students would probably be as follows:

School lunch : $25 x ~20 days = $500 p.m. (optional)
School bus : ~$800 p.m. (optional)
School Staionery fees : $2xx p.a.
PTA Membership fees: $200 p.a. (optional)

*RC parents pls correct me if I missed any items.

Many parents would send the kids to take Chinese (PTH) lessons.  There are also some expenses for out-of-school activities like fees for learning musical instruments, other languages or sports.  If you add up all these expenses together with the school fees, it really costs up to $10000 or more p.m.  But these fees are not charged by RC.

RC emphasizes a lot on caring for people all over the world.  The school raises funds a few times a year.  Students may make zero donations or from a few dollars up.

原文章由 Twolovelyboys 於 08-5-27 20:09 發表
Thanks yeung2212

My friend, who's daughter goes to Discovery College, indicated that although the fees was HK$67000 (for the year 2007-08), there was lots of hidden charges or extra activities and t ...

Twolovelyboys

Thanks yeung2212

My friend, who's daughter goes to Discovery College, indicated that although the fees was HK$67000 (for the year 2007-08), there was lots of hidden charges or extra activities and that  we should add an extra HK$10000 to the final sum.  Would parents agree with this.

As we have two sons this can put a strain on our finances.  Has any parents in similiar situation consider putting siblings in different schools (i.e. one in IS and the other in Local)?

I just hope my salary goes up at the same rate as the RC school fee in the next few years and I do not have to consider this option.

Twolovelyboys

Thanks yeung2212

My friend, who's daughter goes to Discovery College, indicated that although the fees was HK$67000 (for the year 2007-08), there was lots of hidden charges or extra activities and that  we should add an extra HK$10000 to the final sum.  Would parents agree with this.

As we have two sons this can put a strain on our finances.  Has any parents in similiar situation consider putting siblings in different schools (i.e. one in IS and the other in Local)?

I just hope my salary goes up at the same rate as the RC school fee in the next few years and I do not have to consider this option.

yeung2212

原文章由 Twolovelyboys 於 08-5-23 16:32 發表
Any RC parents know the primary school fee what will be for 2008-2009?  According to the Discovery College Newsletter their 2008-09 school fee will be HK$68400 with the principal of DC indicating that ...

School fees of RC for the 2008-2009 Academic Year

Primary - HK$6,840 x 10 months
Secondary - HK$9,240 x 10 months

jackie_jensen

does she has change to enrol P1? Or they will not consider her age at all? thanks

Twolovelyboys

Any RC parents know the primary school fee what will be for 2008-2009?  According to the Discovery College Newsletter their 2008-09 school fee will be HK$68400 with the principal of DC indicating that this will align with RC fee.

My son will be joining RC next year but we will not be returning to HK until August.  Do anybody know if the college shop will be open during during the school holiday?

Thanks a million

Saturn

Don't worry, that means your kid had really passed the test.  The deadline for current students to reserve the place for 2008-09 will be June 2.  I think the school is waiting to confirm how many places will be vacant for new students.  Normally, the pass of the assessment test is valid for the whole academic year.  In the case no place is available for your kid from the start of the year, there is still a chance to give you the offer if any student quits any time within the year.

原文章由 MeiWong 於 08-5-15 12:16 發表
Anyone received email from RC that your kid has passed the assessment test and is on waiting list for interview accoridng to date of application?  Is this just a polite way of rejecting the applicatio ...

MeiWong

Anyone received email from RC that your kid has passed the assessment test and is on waiting list for interview accoridng to date of application?  Is this just a polite way of rejecting the application?

原文章由 jjd 於 08-4-29 18:59 發表
Wingba & almom,
Thanks a lot for your valuable advice.  I really like the teaching philosophy in IS and also hate the idea of a packed schedule for young children.  That's why I have always planned to ...

jjd

Wingba & almom,
Thanks a lot for your valuable advice.  I really like the teaching philosophy in IS and also hate the idea of a packed schedule for young children.  That's why I have always planned to send my kid to IS ever since.  But recently, I was told that some parents are sending Year One IS kids to after school English (Kumon English) and Maths (Kumon/Abacus) classes which surprises me a bit.  I can appreciate why extra Chinese class is necessary though.  I hate the culture in local schools where the kids' extra curricular activities are actually tuition/academically based lessons.  But it seems this kind of culture is growing in IS which I find rather disappointing.  I hope what I have heard is just the minority.  I am glad that at least both of you share the same education perspective for our children.  almom, you are totally correct in saying that one should not blindly follow what others are doing but sometimes, we just get influenced by the people around you.  Thank you so much.  I am feeling a lot better now.

almom

jjd,
I think we need to rethink what we want from our children and what kind of childhood life we want them to have.
We want them to learn, but at the same time be happy, right?
If we are stuffing their free time with all kinds of classes, we are in fact extending the school hours. Tired children seldom have quality sleep at night and the next day they would not be able to focus in class. Would too "full" a timetable or day give a negative effect to the learning or focusing ability at school?
If your child is really weak in a particular area and really need extra help (eg extra after school tutoring), I am sure your child's teacher will tell you. Until then, just relax.
We are parents of our children but when it comes to learning, I think teachers probably know the children better. But until the teacher points out that a child really need extra help, I think he is probably doing fine.
There is no need to follow what others are doing.
PS. I agree that many children would benefit if they are attending extra Chinese classes though.

[ 本文章最後由 almom 於 08-4-29 17:08 編輯 ]

Wingba

jjd,

I learned that some of my girl's classmates do attend tutorial classes (English, Chinese, music, dance etc.) after school.

To me, English tutorial is not necessary while Chinese could be a supplement to normal class. I am also planning to enrol my girl to a Chinese tutorial class.

My reason of putting my girl in RC is to avoid rushing for after school tutorials and I only ask her to attend one music and one drawing class after school in a week.

Perhaps Chinese parents ( I am also an ethnic Chinese) just cannot escape the curse of "more homework/activities breed brighter kids".

I just want my kid to have a happy student life although I won't let her fool around after school. Pressing for too much "achievements" on small children just not good.

Cheers,

Wingba

jjd

Wingba,
Does your daughter take extra English, Chinese or Maths class after school?  I have no objection to taking extra Chinese classes but was a bit surprised to know that some parents are sending IS kids (year 1) to extra English and Maths classes.  Is this common in RC and do you think it's necessary?

原文章由 Wingba 於 08-4-25 12:23 發表
Hi,

You don't need to "accompany the prince to read" every night like the dads and moms of children enrolling in a local school.

I cannot say for other grade as my girl is only attending G1. There i ...

[ 本文章最後由 jjd 於 08-4-29 11:30 編輯 ]

twosonsma

Hi Wingba,

Thanks a lot for your comments. I am also quite confidence about the teaching method of this school.

Twosonsma