kingston open house

Mrslot

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

victoryu19

we are planning to go tomorrow.

Mrslot

Btw any nearby Carpark? Thanks

fanfanbb

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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

sleepingsiubobo

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.

貝珠

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

Mrslot

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

貝珠

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

蛇爸爸

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

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

Mrslot

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

victoryu19

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

蛇爸爸

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?

21Ckid

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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.

964000

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?

Babybaby2011

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?

VVhuilee

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.

21Ckid

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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.

21Ckid

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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

VVhuilee

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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.

sagesage

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 ...

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