St. Clare Vs St. Stephen (Stanley)

abc媽咪

My son's studied at St Stephen's long ago and I've friend who studied St Clare.
If your girl is an outgoing girl, St Stephen's is a good choice.  Other than academic, they stressed on activities like choir, speech and sports.  Kids therefore enjoyed their balance school life much.

原文章由 Candy925 於 07-11-12 16:06 硐表
Maybe it's better for me to give more details about what are my concerns –

1. Distance
We live in the Western district. Of course go to St. Clare is more convenience. But go to St Stephen is not tha ...

Candy925

原文章由 abc媽咪 於 07-11-19 17:51 硐表
My son's studied at St Stephen's long ago and I've friend who studied St Clare.
If your girl is an outgoing girl, St Stephen's is a good choice.  Other than academic, they stressed on activities like  ...

abc媽咪
Thanks for your information.
In fact I've registered at St. Clare today and I'm going to register St. Stephen also on next Monday.
I would like to take some more time to do some research before makeing the final decision. I don't want to regret afterwards.
Basically, my husband and I go for St. Stephen.

BoBoCute

If money and time is not a concern, St. Stephen is better, esp. Eng and Mandarin environment.
But do you mind having your girl stay in dorm in P.6.
P.6 is quite an important year to maintain close touch with them before their rebellious age set in.
For sons, I would choose St. Stephen's without doubt.

BoBoCute

St. Stephen's.

qqzzma

Tatama123,

I gather from different BK threads that you are struggling among St Stephen's, St Paul Boys, St Jo, Ramondi, etc.  My gut feeling is that you always prefer St Jo, and you say that you son prefer St Jo.  You also say that you are not very confident about the St Stephen's College (secondary)'s standard, and you are concerned about the school fee, its distance and location.  So ...... why the struggle and all the questions???

The point is - what do you want for your kid?  A traditional school with long history and fame which you are very comfortable with or proud of if you son is one of it?  

Or, an all-rounded education with good balance between academic performance and other development (physical/music/arts/personal development/language ......?

Both my husband and I prefer the latter and we do not have any struggle at all.

No matter what you choose, hope it is best for your kid.  Hope you can make your decision very soon.

原文章由 Tatama123 於 07-11-23 23:29 硐表

Hi BoboCute & abc媽咪,
可否畀d 意見如St Joseph 收 同St Stephen compare 揀邊間好? If money and time is not a concern

qqzzma

One more point -

St Stephen's - whole day, co-ed, eng/PTH
St Jo - half day, boys, eng (??)

They are completely different. Both are good and it really depends on what you want.

原文章由 qqzzma 於 07-11-24 00:02 硐表
Tatama123,

I gather from different BK threads that you are struggling among St Stephen's, St Paul Boys, St Jo, Ramondi, etc.  My gut feeling is that you always prefer St Jo, and you say that you son  ...

desma

I am an old grads from St.Stephen's College.  In my
memories,  this is a school that very encourage students to 'speak out'.  Students are welcome to ask and teachers are pleased to answer.  There is no 'silly ' question in this school. There are a lot of 'things' to  
learn apart from books.  Music, track and feild sports,
swimming, cross-country, all kinds of ball games,  listen to
concerts..........if you want your child to have an all-rounded personality, this is the school.  Don't worry about the boarding life in P6,  it might be his/her the most memorable year in her preperatory years!

No doubt that $$$$$ is really an object in this school!  But its all worth it!

One thing I'd like to commend on, which is ,  this is a school that far away from everything. So, it means that there will be less 'temptation'/influences from other school kids!   Pros or cons,  up in your mind!  Good luck!

[ 本文章最後由 desma 於 07-11-25 02:11 編輯 ]

qqzzma

Agree !

These are all the reasons that support my choice.

原文章由 desma 於 07-11-24 01:35 硐表
I am an old grads from St.Stephen's College.  In my
memories,  this is a school that very encourage students to 'speak out'.  Students are welcome to ask and teachers are pleased to answer.  There is ...

desma

Be ready to see your kid's changes:  more confidence, more independence and more eye-wide-open!

原文章由 qqzzma 於 07-11-24 10:36 硐表
Agree !

These are all the reasons that support my choice.

qqzzma

Thank you very much, desma.

原文章由 desma 於 07-11-24 11:40 硐表
Be ready to see your kid's changes:  more confidence, more independence and more eye-wide-open!

FANDA

原文章由 desma 於 07-11-24 11:40 硐表
Be ready to see your kid's changes:  more confidence, more independence and more eye-wide-open!

I was in same suitation last year and finally I chose St. Stephen for my son.  Today, I can tell you I really make a right choice for him, as desma mentioned, this school provide all rounded education,  they're strong in language and most important is my son enjoy the school life so much.  

Be understand your kid and help him/her to choose a right school as they still have a long long way to run.

:)

Junior-Fan

Yes, his/her silly questions/concerns/bias are filling up everywhere .  But almost no feed back from others now.    Good luck anyway, St Joseph's parent-----"to-be"!

原文章由 qqzzma 於 07-11-24 00:02 硐表
Tatama123,

I gather from different BK threads that you are struggling among St Stephen's, St Paul Boys, St Jo, Ramondi, etc.  My gut feeling is that you always prefer St Jo, and you say that you son  ...

Candy925

原文章由 BoBoCute 於 07-11-23 22:26 硐表
If money and time is not a concern, St. Stephen is better, esp. Eng and Mandarin environment.
But do you mind having your girl stay in dorm in P.6.
P.6 is quite an important year to maintain close tou ...

BoBoCute
Thanks for your message.
To be honest, I'm ok with my girl stay in dorm in P.6. In fact, before we hand in the application form, we are prepared for this. Otherwise, we won't consider this school at all.
Besides, we have relative (also a girl) who is now in P.5, I can see girl at that stage is quite independent, with their own mind (of course still under parents' supervision). Thus, I don't think my girl will have problem with staying in the dorm in P.6. Also, we have only one child, I think this is a kind of training for her to be more independent and get along with others. This will benefit her in the long run.
If we have more kids, I definitely will send her to St. Clare without doubt. As I always wish a girl to be in St. Clare style - polite, lady, good in English.
Since both schools are good and are my favourite, that's why I've headache in choosing between them.

desma

Tatama123

I really understand your concern and your concern is right!  St.Stephen's is not an academic result oriented school. It is an 'all-rounded personality' oriented school!  So, back to qqzzma's topic---what do you and your kid demand from school?

Back in my old days,  majority (<70%) of the students would study aboard.  It just because it is a 'tradition/trend'.  And they mostly ,easily got accepted from top universities/colleges because of the personalities and the 'varieties' of their profolios.

But I am glad that you have a clear mind from what you are looking for your kid!  Good luck!

原文章由 Tatama123 於 07-11-24 20:45 硐表

qqzzma, desma,
我只係唔太了解St Stephen 中學會考成績是否能升上本地大學, 因過往聽聞學生中學會出外讀書多, 而未聽聞St.Stephen 有10A, 9 A 生, 所以很擔心中學畢業若留港升讀香港各大院校機會有多大,
而St Jose ...

[ 本文章最後由 desma 於 07-11-25 01:40 編輯 ]

desma

Tatama123

I totally understand your worries.  But just relax!  your son is not even in P1 yet!  There are at least 12 more years to go before he gets in the university.  But I will try my best to give comments on your questions.

1.  Their target were very clear for local universities/colleges.  Most of them got accepted to the programme of what they applied.  Some of them went to the work force, and some worked for their families' business.

2. This is a tricky one!  I personally think whether the kid being accepted or not is depends on the kid's own ability rather than which school he is studying in! Right!  For DSS next year, well ,I have no idea and cannot foresee such a "BIG" change! But I can tell you that the principal is a very well-educated, full of patience and whole hearted lady!  Hope it helps!

3.  It was not 'relax' at all! But it was 'well-balanced"!  

4.  I have classmates start studying overseas from F1!  It depends on $ and the child's personality!

5.  I know nothing about St.Joesph, so I am not appropriate in making any comment on such comparison.  Sorry!

原文章由 Tatama123 於 07-11-25 00:27 硐表

desma,
其他冇去留學同學環境如何? 入本地University 有冇困難, 明年中學轉直資會唔會好d? 學習過程是否很寬鬆? 中學適宜往外升學?
如打算在港升大學是否應讀St Joseph 吹谷型? ...

[ 本文章最後由 desma 於 07-11-26 03:43 編輯 ]

desma

Tatama123
I think you have a decision in your mind already!  Just be firm and confident on it!  Nobody knows your son better than you are!   No matter which school you choose, all we need to do is give them lots of love and support!

qqzzma

EDB allocation result should be out by now.  Make up your mind and go for it.

Also, it would be kind if the place(s) can be released to other kids early to ease their/parents mind'.

原文章由 desma 於 07-11-25 02:23 硐表
Tatama123
I think you have a decision in your mind already!  Just be firm and confident on it!  Nobody knows your son better than you are!   No matter which school you choose, all we need to do is giv ...