Wow...finally finished reading 75 pages in 2 weeks. It's really so kind of you to share with us such useful information regarding the HK education system & provide us valuable insights on how to raise a kid.
I'm also a Apr06 mom & I would like to seek your advice regarding the selection of kindergarten for my boy.
Here are some of our background:
- We live in the Southern District (海怡半島)
- My first choice of primary school is Pun U Wah Yan Primary School
- We are a Catholic family & my boy has 20 marks under the existing system
- I plan to enroll Victoria nursery for 08/09 academic year (understand it's a bit expensive, but it's very near to my home with only 5-10 mins walk)
As I plan to let my son to study in traditional school, I'm thinking of applying other kindergarten after nursery. I will try St. Joseph, but as this kinder is very hot (with high academic standard as well, not sure whether my kid can stand the pressure) ..... I would like to seek your advice on some other kindergartens. What do you think of 天主教聖瑪加利大幼稚園 in Happy Valley? Btw, do you think I should try St. Paul's in Causeway Bay coz I'm an old girl of St. Paul's Convent from kindergarten to F.7. I like this school very much but don't know whether it's good for him as my kid is a boy.
It will be great if you could share with me your comments. Thanks in advance for your help!
Good! Thanks for your patience to read all these pages! But isn't it good that you could know the big picture much better by start reading at the beginning? haha~~
I think I could easily answer your questions bcos what you are looking for (Wah Yan, St Jo, etc) haha...are the same dreams of all moms with boys in HK la.....
- We are a Catholic family & my boy has 20 marks under the existing system
==> Good marks ar...then go ahead to try, last year my elder son's classmate luckily get in Wah Yan with 20 marks in the 1st round, so that means you got chances to win too!
- I plan to enroll Victoria nursery for 08/09 academic year (understand it's a bit expensive, but it's very near to my home with only 5-10 mins walk)
==> That's fine. Closer to home allows parents to take care of the kids easier.
I will try St. Joseph
==> Please be aware that St Jo only offers K2 and above, no K1, so you would need to put your boy in Victoria till N2 or K1 at another KG.
What do you think of 天主教聖瑪加利大幼稚園
==> The comment I received so far is "OK" (普通), not a very very "good" KG in parents' eyes, but not a bad one though.
do you think I should try St. Paul's in Causeway Bay coz I'm an old girl of St. Paul's Convent from kindergarten to F.7.
==> One point to note: St Paul got many old girls for years already, so "you are an old girl" may not bring you any privileges in applying this school, cos the school got so many "old girls" to choose (FYI, I had a friend who is also an old girl, but her daughter still fail to get in) So the key all lies on your boy, your status only have a minimal influence here.
I like this school very much but don't know whether it's good for him as my kid is a boy.
==> This is a very good question. Strategically speaking, I would consider two points, (1) If I were not going to send my boy to its primary school, then why bother to apply their KG? (2) even though SPK accepts boys in KG, but bear in mind that most kids who apply it are girls...so if your son is accepted, he will probably be studying in an environment with a girl/boy proportion as say, 10:1.....hmmm....for me, studying in a co-ed environment is a good idea, but not in that way (10 girls vs. 1 boy)...hehe...I like "balanced" way of study la....
But of course, if you have a special affection to this school and wanna send your boy in, that's another story. I am just trying to analyze parents' move in a strategic way only (sigh) sometimes we have to give up our "preference" and follow the stupid rule of the game, right?
收到, Many Thanks.
BTW, my budget is about $18000 including Carpark Space. Target 3 bedrooms. I am now renting a 2 bedroom flat at Sky Tower and will be free to move this July. I prefer rent at HMT to avoid the maintenance cost burden (age of mansions there is generally old). Really appreciate if you could give me some suggestions, 彥媽.
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百利達廣場你覺得如何？新盤330M左右，600呎睇落又超細，景觀就幾靚！但地下好雜。
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