Best of both worlds at Victoria Shanghai Academy
This story was originally published in Expat Parent’s December 2016 edition. Victoria Shanghai Academy, on a campus with sweeping views over Aberdeen harbour, is a “through- train” fully accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) School and one of the few schools in Hong Kong to offer the PYP programme in a bi-lingual format. As with most of Hong Kong’s international schools, it enjoyed relatively humble beginnings, starting out … Continue reading Best of both worlds at Victoria Shanghai Academy
O Canada: The Canadian International School embarks on a new chapter
This story originally appeared in Expat Parent, November 2016. Modern parenting is tough. Today’s parents face challenging moments – an endless stream of new technologies, the challenges of social media, the new ways young adults explore their relationship with themselves and our world, and of course the avalanche of questionable information we deal with every day. Sometimes it’s easier to shy away from the tough … Continue reading O Canada: The Canadian International School embarks on a new chapter
Talking about sex (for parents of young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder)
This story originally appeared on Playtimes’ website, September 2016. Talking about sex with young people isn’t the easiest of parental tasks. Throw autism spectrum disorder (ASD) into the mix and the conversation can become even trickier. “The sex talk” is an important one to hold with all young people, but for those with ASD it’s all the more important. Playtimes caught up with Dr Isabelle Hénault, a … Continue reading Talking about sex (for parents of young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder)
DSE Success For Non-Chinese Speaking Families
This story was published in the Education Post 28 October, 2016. The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) is known for the relentless pressure it places on its students. It’s not unusual to hear stories about the epic level of study students endure as they tackle this educational behemoth. However, whether or not such a high-intensity curriculum benefits students is a debate for another … Continue reading DSE Success For Non-Chinese Speaking Families
Course paves way for study overseas
This article was published in the SCMP, 15 July 2016. Studying abroad really does open up a world of opportunities, providing new academic challenges and cultural experiences. So, it is no surprise this is something many Hong Kong students – and their parents – consistently aspire. There is a common belief that graduates who have studied abroad get better job offers, according to Corrine Guo, … Continue reading Course paves way for study overseas
Hong Kong Adventist Academy
This article originally appeared in the September 2016 edition of Southside Magazine. Nestled on a shared campus in Sai Kung is Hong Kong’s only private Adventist school, Hong Kong Adventist Academy (HKAA). Opened in 2011, the school is led by a veteran Hong Kong educator and offers its 130 pupils a values-based education. Students learn via the Griggs program and the first HKAA graduate is due … Continue reading Hong Kong Adventist Academy
Feature article: Tech Revolution In Class
This was the lead feature for the SCMP’s Good Schools Guide 2016. There is no escaping technology. Even the latest consumer-facing technologies are constantly being innovated. We are living in an ever-changing world that is equal parts awe-inspiring and frightening for parents. For educators, thanks to technology, the game has significantly changed in less than a generation. Students today have a unique experience of the … Continue reading Feature article: Tech Revolution In Class
Feature article: AppJamming Summit Hong Kong
This article was published in the SCMP’s Education Post, June 2016. The amount of time children spend in front of devices like iPads, smart phones, computers, and televisions, is a much-debated subject among parents. In late 2015, the American Academy of Pediatrics announced it would revise its guidelines for children’s screen time. This revision was driven by an acknowledgement that children’s screen time encompassed creation … Continue reading Feature article: AppJamming Summit Hong Kong
Feature article: The Transition From Local to International School In Hong Kong
This story was published in the SCMP’s Education Post, June 2016. Changing from a local Hong Kong school to an international one is a very significant transition. Local and international schools are often described as being as different as chalk and cheese. They offer different teaching languages, different learning structures, different curriculums, and they can have different approaches to homework. So why do parents choose … Continue reading Feature article: The Transition From Local to International School In Hong Kong
Feature article: School of life
This article was published in the SCMP’s Education Post June 2016. Some say it’s not what you know, but who you know. So it makes sense for learning institutions with strong reputations to create formal structures to keep past students connected. Such clubs for former students are called alumni groups, and some have been around for centuries. Two of the most famous, and most influential, … Continue reading Feature article: School of life
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