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作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-11 18:57 標題: SWCK interview

My child will go there for K1 interview (they say "informal meeting") this week.

Could anyone tell me how the interview went in the past years?

Usually when do the school send the acceptance mail send to the parents after the "informal meeting"?

Kind regards,
maria

作者: A+BB 時間: 09-1-12 10:11

When is your child interview ? Mine is on today, maybe we can share after today interview.

I had called the school office before and they said actually the place is already confirmed unless there's any special need from the child, so they so called this as "informal interview".

作者: 502 時間: 09-1-12 10:12

I can't recall when will they confirm you the acceptance as it happended year ago for us!

But the meeting itself should be really informal. Kid will be asked to play some toys and you will have a chat with the teachers. Really friendly and cannot be named as an interview all.

BTW, I stronly recommend SWCK as it is a caring kinder. Not only the teachers and staff but also the parents themselves are nice!

原帖由 YYFUNG 於 09-1-11 18:57 發表
My child will go there for K1 interview (they say "informal meeting") this week.

Could anyone tell me how the interview went in the past years?

Usually when do the school send the acceptance mail s ...

作者: slammama 時間: 09-1-12 14:16 標題: 回覆 # 的文章

Hi A+bb and yyfung,

may i ask if your child's K1 interview is for april intake or sept intake?

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-12 20:47

Dear slammama.
It is SEpt intake.

Dear 502 and all other mama.
You 're right - They actually accept the child in advance as they have all the registration package ready for the parents.

Now it come to a difficult time - we have some other english schools not yet being interviewed.
(The others are in February.)
SWCK asks u sto confirm by 20 Jan.....
Today Starters also call us up.

Should I really pay for these two for "security"?

My taregt path for primary is either ESF or JIS(english section).
Kind regards,
Maria

作者: A+BB 時間: 09-1-13 10:44

Hi YYfung,

I encounter the same difficulties with you since I still waiting for the ESF 2nd round. ESF still be my 1st choice since it had the priority for the P1 interview.

Do you ever had a school visit for starters? How did you compare starters with SWCK (enviornment and teachers)?

For myself, most likely I will paid the school fee for SWCK to hold the place first

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-13 11:53

Dear A+BB,
You name indicates to me you might probably have two kids : )?

ESF has already offered us acceptance letter, and will visit the school in February.
It is very very likely we may turn them down.

Starters is good because my sister-in-law's daughter studied there 11 years ago and they could tell me what they knew.
I visited the school last year, and you could find my observation in PM . (please check PM box)

(A+BB, it is difficult for me to compare between SWCK and Starters becuase the time spending in SWCK was very short and the principal did not show us the class and the teacher of K1. When we visited Starters, Ms. Winnie did and explained things in details. She took us to K1 class and let (my) the child stay for a while and said hello to the K1 teacher - Mrs molton.)

SWCK is good - the atmosphere, however it is very far away from our homes. I applied for this just because it's considered as a back up.

However, there is a chinese new year in January 2009 and it delays all the school interviews to February (usually happened in Jan of the year). It makes those "targets" not confirm us before or at the sam e time as SWCK (ie. January)

The target of K1 to us is KBCK, YMCA and Starters. All are AM classes.
For safety, probably I may pay deposit for Starters.

(Starters called me up for April intake. I said coming in September, and the school asked me to reserve the seat - reasons are nearly full.)

To the worst case, if I make something wrong that miss all the school, I will let my girl stay in her current school (Bambino) - it is good though.

As long as it is pure English environment, I am okay. This prepares her to apply for JIS primary and ESF primary.

A+BB, when did you attend the "meeting" yeaterday?
It is supposed I should join 1pm group for AM class, but we could not make it. They we visited there at 2pm.)

Kind regards,
Maria

原帖由 A+BB 於 09-1-13 10:44 發表
Hi YYfung,

I encounter the same difficulties with you since I still waiting for the ESF 2nd round. ESF still be my 1st choice since it had the priority for the P1 interview.

Do you ever had a school ...

作者: iristony625 時間: 09-1-13 12:03

Maria,

I have seen your thread concerning the acceptance of offer from starters. If I were you, I will pay the deposit for safety.

Regards,
Iris

原帖由 YYFUNG 於 09-1-13 11:53 發表
Dear A+BB,
You name indicates to me you might probably have two kids : )?

ESF has already offered us acceptance letter, and will visit the school in February.
It is very very likely we may turn them ...

[ 本帖最後由 iristony625 於 09-1-13 12:05 編輯 ]

作者: A+BB 時間: 09-1-13 12:15

Hi YYfung,

I think I attend the same section with you, at 2:00 pm but my son was admitted in pm class and still in the am waiting list.

We lived in HK island so I did not have much choice. My main concern for the SWCK is much far away and the school bus may not stop near our home. If he enrolled in pm session, my husband and I can't bring him to school but I think it's impossible for the helper to bring him to school though his younger brother is only 1 year old, it's too dangerous !!!

So the only thing I can do now is just keep waiting (the ESF, SWCK am sessiion) or maybe try starters. The worst case is just stay in his current school but the school did not have any connection with ESF , so headache now !!!

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-13 12:20

Hi A+BB.
Dont cry...... if I turn down the offer of SWCK, you may have chance to go to AM class.

SWCK offers us Morning Session.
: ))
Maria

原帖由 A+BB 於 09-1-13 12:15 發表
Hi YYfung,

I think I attend the same section with you, at 2:00 pm but my son was admitted in pm class and still in the am waiting list.

We lived in HK island so I did not have much choice. My main c ...

作者: 502 時間: 09-1-13 13:06

A+BB,

No worry - The bus company serving SWCK runs most places in HK Island. Of course, the price is not cheap!

It is a very nice kinder which I strongly recommend.

原帖由 A+BB 於 09-1-13 12:15 發表
Hi YYfung,

I think I attend the same section with you, at 2:00 pm but my son was admitted in pm class and still in the am waiting list.

We lived in HK island so I did not have much choice. My main c ...

作者: bakusensei 時間: 09-1-13 15:56

原帖由 YYFUNG 於 09-1-13 11:53 發表
Dear A+BB,
You name indicates to me you might probably have two kids : )?

ESF has already offered us acceptance letter, and will visit the school in February.
It is very very likely we may turn them ...

Dear YYFung,

It's so great that you got the offer of ESF.

I really wonder if kinders other than ESF can still have any priority in ESF P1:
1) this yr, seems even many cat. 2 abacus kids are still waiting for the seat of Clearway Bay ESF;
2) owing to the financial turmoil, more and more int'l stream oriented parents change to ESF

so, if u plan to go to ESF P1, would it be "safer" to go to ESF kinder?

of course, if u r cat. 1, there won't be any concern.

SWCK is a v. gd school. i know a teacher there. she's v. caring.

作者: marinachira 時間: 09-1-13 17:06

I still haven't heard anything from SWCK yet. May I know when your children's birthday are?

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-13 21:55

Dear marinahira.

June 2006. But does it matter?

Kind regards,
Maria

原帖由 marinachira 於 09-1-13 17:06 發表
I still haven't heard anything from SWCK yet. May I know when your children's birthday are?

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-13 22:06

Dear bakusensei.
we are classified into cat 2.....but I do not want ESF kindergarten (ours is TY) just bacause its inflexible system.
Pre-school education is critical to a child. I'd rather pick the school that can build positive core values in the child's mind.
It seems what I heard SWCK, KBCK etc are something like this. : ))
Kind regards,
Maria

原帖由 bakusensei 於 09-1-13 15:56 發表

Dear YYFung,

It's so great that you got the offer of ESF.

I really wonder if kinders other than ESF can still have any priority in ESF P1:
1) this yr, seems even many cat. 2 abacus kids are still ...

作者: marinachira 時間: 09-1-15 14:41

Thanks Maria.
I called in the school and said they are currently doing the Sep. intake and they keep on saying that the computer has broken down so she couldn't check the status of my daughter. But my daughter is born in late Sep so I think it is still not her chance yet.

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-15 14:51

Dear marinachira.

I think they will have seats for you - there are still some more months to go.

(it is why they give us deadline for the seat confirmation - by 20 January so that they can invite more applicants after CNY.)

Do you have an alternative or a back-up?
: ))
Maria

原帖由 marinachira 於 09-1-15 14:41 發表
Thanks Maria.
I called in the school and said they are currently doing the Sep. intake and they keep on saying that the computer has broken down so she couldn't check the status of my daughter. But m ...

作者: marinachira 時間: 09-1-17 13:50

Thanks for the reply, Maria.
May I ask how much do u have to pay for the seat confirmation fees? I am worried if it is like a few hundred dollars, everyone would pay 1st and that gives us no seats until the last minutes when they have to pay the real school fees. This has happen to all the local kindergardens.
My daughter is currently at Victoria HH for the PN class and will promote to the CWB campus this coming August for the Eng/Putonghua class. However, my husband and I have always loved SWCK cuz it is just a few minutes away fm my home + the areas + the caring teachers. So, we are still very unsure about local/int streams. I am thinking, we love SWCK alot but it doesn't mean that we like the other int'l primary in HK. So, it is a 50-50 choice for us. what do u think? What is your choice for your daughter?
marinachira

原帖由 YYFUNG 於 09-1-15 14:51 發表
Dear marinachira.

I think they will have seats for you - there are still some more months to go.

(it is why they give us deadline for the seat confirmation - by 20 January so that they can invite mo ...

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-19 14:36

Dear Marinachira.
: ))
The reservation fee for SWCK is $4050 (1 month school fee plus the art folder & the uniform).

To me and my husband, we are very clear that we pursue IS (non-local) stream since day 1 my daughter 's born.

Yes, SWCk is one. Among some others to be chosen, we give up this because of its accessibility. (we are the exception - we do not pay for it first : ))

Could you mind my telling you something about your case?

SWCK, and other non-local cirriculum kindergartens are using very different approcah to the children - for example, they will not require the childrenhood is full of homework, tests and examinations. In the eyes of the teachers and principals of these schools, PLAY is the #1 important. Knowledge thru play, experience thru play, social skills thru play, language skills thru play, motor skills thru play........

If you are "yes" to these and you dont mind people saying "oh no, only playing.......how do they survive in this competitive world?........", I can say non-local system will fit your family.

If you are still on the cross roads, Victoria may not be a bad choice. It is in the middle of being traditional and international.

It sounds Victoria gives you ary good offer. I know a lot of people may adore and be jealous of you - ENG/ PTH in causeway bay.

We are not using international school as a shelter.
We are really buying in the education system of non-local ones.
We really want my child to be VERY creative and VERY out-of-box. We know this aim cannot be achived in local school system.
We also are english-speaking familiy and really look for the right place for english-speaking children.
These are those reasons we pick the non-local kindergartens - and we want the pre-school can be CONSISTENT" with their primary and secondary learning.

Have you annd your husband think about your child's primary and secondary education? Think backward and you may know what you and your child really need.

Talk to you.
Maria

原帖由 marinachira 於 09-1-17 13:50 發表
Thanks for the reply, Maria.
May I ask how much do u have to pay for the seat confirmation fees? I am worried if it is like a few hundred dollars, everyone would pay 1st and that gives us no seats unt ...

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-19 16:40

Hi marinachira - the reservation fee should be $4440 ($4295 for chool fee + $25 for art folder + $125 - uniform) Sorry I write it wrong in the above message.
:)) maria

作者: tvoincy 時間: 09-1-19 19:27

YYFUNG,

I had applied April intake for my son, but I'm still not yet rec'd any information. Do you think the chance is less for the April intake?

[ 本帖最後由 tvoincy 於 09-1-19 19:40 編輯 ]

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-19 21:56

Dear tvoincy.

We originally applied for April intake HOWEVER they emailed me in November 2008 to inform us
no seat in April and to ask us if we are willing to wait for September intake.

Then we replied them to join setember intake by email.

Nothing being heard until in December - asking us to get together for "informal meeting" on 12/1/2009.

In the letter they passed to me on the "meeting" day, they confirmed us for AM class of Sept 2009 intake.

Does it help? Probably you can give a call to the school.

Kind regards,
maria

原帖由 tvoincy 於 09-1-19 19:27 發表
YYFUNG,

I had applied April intake for my son, but I'm still not yet rec'd any information. Do you think the chance is less for the April intake?

作者: tvoincy 時間: 09-1-19 22:06

原帖由 YYFUNG 於 09-1-19 21:56 發表
Dear tvoincy.

We originally applied for April intake HOWEVER they emailed me in November 2008 to inform us
no seat in April and to ask us if we are willing to wait for September intake.

Then we repl ...

maria,

Thanks for the information.

I think I better give them a follow-up call or letter to check whether the chance is less.

Kind regards,
vicky

[ 本帖最後由 tvoincy 於 09-1-19 22:08 編輯 ]

作者: marinachira 時間: 09-1-20 12:45

Thanks again Maria. So, where is your daughter going to? Have you made your decision yet? And where do u think you will let her go to in the primary years?

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-20 13:10

Dear marinachira.
you mean now? or for K1?

We are struggling between Starters and KBCK for k1 (sept 2009).
It is why I ask for more inputs in the forum about Starters and KBCK.
We hope we can decide after 4 february - after the interview in KBCK.
Also CDNIS for a kind of better choice : ))
(We applied for their Pre-reception class and will attend the assessment on 14/2)
Regarding the P1, we wish JIS (Japanese international school - English section), CDNIS and Kellet. Wish is not teh same as the reality.
Otherwise, just wait for ESF-Kowloon Junior.
(We live in Ho Man Tin)

How about you?
Maria : ))

原帖由 marinachira 於 09-1-20 12:45 發表
Thanks again Maria. So, where is your daughter going to? Have you made your decision yet? And where do u think you will let her go to in the primary years?

作者: A+BB 時間: 09-1-20 17:57

Hi Marinachira,

Maybe you can check with the school, I also turn down the pm offer at SWCK.
As I'm still on the am waiting list, probably I will pay the deposit for starters instead.

作者: 502 時間: 09-1-21 09:52

If you live in HMT, KBCK seems to be a good choice:

1) Reasonable school fee
2) Reasonable traveling time
3) Experienced teachers
4) I presume its relationship with KJS should be better than Starters

原帖由 YYFUNG 於 09-1-20 13:10 發表
Dear marinachira.
you mean now? or for K1?

We are struggling between Starters and KBCK for k1 (sept 2009).
It is why I ask for more inputs in the forum about Starters and KBCK.
We hope we can decid ...

作者: marinachira 時間: 09-1-21 13:55

Thanks guys. What is KBCK? Would you all consider schools in HK if you live in Kln? I have never thought of that as i think location means alot to me and to my daughter. That's why I have never even apply for Starters cuz i really like SWCK. But is Starters better than SWCK? Why do u all turn down their offer?

I am thinking of going to SWCK and then CIS or CDNIS or German Swiss or ISF or worst come to worst ESF. Heard that there are many spaces in HK island for ESF as they have many schools on the HK side. Wow, very big thinking!!!hehe

原帖由 502 於 09-1-21 09:52 發表
If you live in HMT, KBCK seems to be a good choice:

1) Reasonable school fee
2) Reasonable traveling time
3) Experienced teachers
4) I presume its relationship with KJS should be better than Starter ...

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-21 15:47

Dear marinachira.
see below : ))
[quote]原帖由 marinachira 於 09-1-21 13:55 發表

Thanks guys.

What is KBCK? KBCK = Kowloon Baptist Church Kindergarten, next to Baptist Hospital.
www.kbck.edu.hk

Would you all consider schools in HK if you live in Kln? Yes, We are. It is because from my homes (both Ho man Tin and Tin Shui Wai) are more direct to HK island (like causeway bay, admiralty and wan chai). It is more difficult and time-consuming for us to Kowloon tong.

I have never thought of that as i think location means alot to me and to my daughter. Agree. It is why my daughter is studyng in causeway bay now, where we can find direct bus to and fro either ho man tin or tin shui wai.

That's why I have never even apply for Starters cuz i really like SWCK. But is Starters better than SWCK? Both are have very good words from the parents. Both targets to prepare children to international schools and ESF junior schools.

Why do u all turn down their offer? To me going to SWCK is indirect - it takes time to go uphill from Central. / Admiralty. It is my main reason - I told the same when I wrote the school to decline the offer.

I am thinking of going to SWCK and then CIS or CDNIS or German Swiss or ISF or worst come to worst ESF.

Heard that there are many spaces in HK island for ESF as they have many schools on the HK side. It is true. It is good that you live on HK island. The chance is really higher. In our case, the coverage of catchment areas is too big.

Wow, very big thinking!!!hehe

I think if you like SWCK, just go ahead. It is good as per 502 's previous comments you can find in this forum. : ))

Kind regards,
maria

作者: tvoincy 時間: 09-1-21 19:25

YYFUNG,

My son has an offer of STARTERS (a.m. class), as we will move to HK Island side before April, Do you think I should place the deposit of STARTERS as my son still on the waiting list of SWCK.

作者: A+BB 時間: 09-1-22 09:52

Hi Tvoincy,

Noticed that you are also concern the school bus in the other post. You better check with SWCK regarding the school bus route since their school bus not cover most of the area in HK Island, esp for PM sessiion.

This is the reason why I need to turn down the offer in PM session since school bus not running either in Eastern side or Western side of HK

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-22 12:20

Dear Vicky.
If I were you, I would in case of NO other back-up school(s) yet.

I think SWCK will finally offer you a place - no worries. Probably, you may talk to the school after CNY.

In their acceptance letter, there enclosed an info sheet about Bus Routes for SWCK:
Pick-up point at South Horizons
AM session pick-up time at 8;00-8;05
PM session pick-up time at 12:10-12:15
School buses are run by Castle Brothers Ltd.
(2555-2088)

Kind regards,
Maria

原帖由 tvoincy 於 09-1-21 19:25 發表
YYFUNG,

My son has an offer of STARTERS (a.m. class), as we will move to HK Island side before April, Do you think I should place the deposit of STARTERS as my son still on the waiting list of SWCK. ...

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-22 12:25 標題: another reply to tvoincy

Hello tvoincy.
The above message is in response to your questions.

I learn from otherr link that your son being accepted into ESF WKS K2 class.
Is it the same in Starters School?
(How old is your child?)
Will you start the class in april in Starers ?

Kind reagrds,
Maria

作者: marinachira 時間: 09-1-22 15:06

I am just wondering if your child just happen to be accepted by SWCK and ESF (SW), what would you all choose?
and Tvoincy, do u have any other backup schools yet? If not, definitely pay the deposit 1st. Parents tend to change their decisions fm time to time.

原帖由 YYFUNG 於 09-1-22 12:25 發表
Hello tvoincy.
The above message is in response to your questions.

I learn from otherr link that your son being accepted into ESF WKS K2 class.
Is it the same in Starters School?
(How old is your chi ...

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-22 15:29

Dear marinachira.
wow...what a conditional question.....

I prefer SWCk to ESF, in terms of the atmospehere, the school philosophy, the objectives towards the children and the gut feeling, together with type of the 'classmates' (i.e. number of non-cantonese as native).

(fact that we turn these two offers down.)
maria

原帖由 marinachira 於 09-1-22 15:06 發表
I am just wondering if your child just happen to be accepted by SWCK and ESF (SW), what would you all choose?
and Tvoincy, do u have any other backup schools yet? If not, definitely pay the deposit 1s ...

作者: tvoincy 時間: 09-1-22 15:47

原帖由 YYFUNG 於 09-1-22 12:20 發表
Dear Vicky.
If I were you, I would in case of NO other back-up school(s) yet.

I think SWCK will finally offer you a place - no worries. Probably, you may talk to the school after CNY.

In their acc ...

Dear Maria,

I went to Starters this morning, Ms. Winnie had shown me around. My experiene is Ms. Winnie is very keen & helpful. Although Starters is small but the staffs look like very friendly. I had talked to the class teacher Mrs. Martin, she is very nice.

So I have place the deposit to secure a seat for the April intake. If there is no news from SWCK before March, I would let my son to go to Starters.

My son will go to lower kindergarten class (April), and Ms. Winnie advised that he should go to the upper kindergarten class in Sept, 2009.

作者: tvoincy 時間: 09-1-22 15:51

原帖由 marinachira 於 09-1-22 15:06 發表
I am just wondering if your child just happen to be accepted by SWCK and ESF (SW), what would you all choose?
and Tvoincy, do u have any other backup schools yet? If not, definitely pay the deposit 1s ...

I would choose SWCK for sure. Exactly the same as Maria's point of view.

As I do not have any backup school, so I had accepted the offer in Starters.

What do you think?

[ 本帖最後由 tvoincy 於 09-1-22 15:54 編輯 ]

作者: tvoincy 時間: 09-1-22 16:51

原帖由 YYFUNG 於 09-1-22 15:29 發表
Dear marinachira.
wow...what a conditional question.....

I prefer SWCk to ESF, in terms of the atmospehere, the school philosophy, the objectives towards the children and the gut feeling, together w ...

Maria,

If you trun down SWCK & ESF, will you send your child to Starters?

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-1-23 09:15

: )) Dear tvoincy.

Very likely. We still have two more interviews in KBCK and CNDIS.

Your son will be promoted to Upper class in Sept 2009. Does it mean he will start P1 in ESF in 2010?

Kind regards,
Maria

原帖由 tvoincy 於 09-1-22 16:51 發表

Maria,

If you trun down SWCK & ESF, will you send your child to Starters?

作者: Lorry 時間: 09-2-3 14:40

Hihi,

I have just received an offier for the afternoon class in SEP2009. Are there any moms also receive the same offer?

原帖由 YYFUNG 於 09-1-23 09:15 發表
: )) Dear tvoincy.

Very likely. We still have two more interviews in KBCK and CNDIS.

Your son will be promoted to Upper class in Sept 2009. Does it mean he will start P1 in ESF in 2010?

Kind regard ...

作者: tvoincy 時間: 09-2-3 19:38

原帖由 YYFUNG 於 09-1-23 09:15 發表
: )) Dear tvoincy.

Very likely. We still have two more interviews in KBCK and CNDIS.

Your son will be promoted to Upper class in Sept 2009. Does it mean he will start P1 in ESF in 2010?

Kind regard ...

Dear Maria,

Yes, he will start P1 in ESF in 2010 if they offer him a place. When would you know the interveiw result from KBCK and CNDIS?

Regards,
Vicky

作者: tvoincy 時間: 09-2-3 22:05

原帖由 Lorry 於 09-2-3 14:40 發表
Hihi,

I have just received an offier for the afternoon class in SEP2009. Are there any moms also receive the same offer?

I'm still waiting for their offer.

作者: YYFUNG 時間: 09-2-4 23:10

Dear Vicky (tvoincy).

For CNDIS, interview will be on Valentine's day (14/2). Probably sometime in March.

For KBCK, we had the interview today (4 Feb) and the official acceptance letter eill be sent on 12 March - Once the school meet all the applicants and their families from 4/2 to 11/3.
In fact the principal gave us the verbal hint "the result is very positive."

Starters would probably be our pick.

You mentioned your son will be in Starters this April joining the lower kindergarten first. Is it in Miss Ho's class?

Kind regards,
Maria

quote]原帖由 tvoincy 於 09-2-3 19:38 發表

Dear Maria,

Yes, he will start P1 in ESF in 2010 if they offer him a place. When would you know the interveiw result from KBCK and CNDIS?

Regards,
Vicky [/quote]

作者: tvoincy 時間: 09-2-5 00:17

原帖由 YYFUNG 於 09-2-4 23:10 發表
Dear Vicky (tvoincy).

For CNDIS, interview will be on Valentine's day (14/2). Probably sometime in March.

For KBCK, we had the interview today (4 Feb) and the official acceptance letter eill be sent ...

Dear Maria (YYFUNG),

As I know my son would be allocated in Mrs. Malton's class not Ms. Ho's class. I meet Mrs. Malton when I took a site visit before CNY, the feeling is good and she is keen.

Hope our child can meet in a nearest future.

Vicky

作者: marinachira 時間: 09-3-24 23:15

Hey guys, I am very very disappointed as I have received a letter from SW telling me that there is no space for this year's intake for my daughter at all and ask me to stay wherever my daughter is attending now. Really really disappointed!!!

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