PARENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018

Learning Together, Thoughtfully.1 CHAPTER 1 WELCOME • Message from the Principal 3 • The School Culture 4 • Mission and Core Values 4 CHAPTER 2 STAFF AND GOVERNORS • Leadership Team 5 • Teaching Staf 5 • Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL) 5 • Board of Governors 5 CHAPTER 3 OUR SCHOOL • Accreditation 6 • Teaching and Learning 6 • School Routines / Organisation 9 • School Transport 12 • School Rules 13 • Facilities 15 • Extra-Curricular Activities and Educational Trips 16 • The School Community 16 • Communication with Parents 18 CHAPTER 4 HEALTH AND SAFETY • Care and Supervision of Students 19 • Health and Safety 19 • School Closure Policy 21 CHAPTER 5 FEES AND CHARGES • School Fees and Association Charges 22 CHAPTER 6 GETTING TO KNOW 23 CHAPTER 7 FURTHER HELP 25 CHAPTER 1 WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Welcome to International College Hong Kong, Hong Lok Yuen. I am delighted that you have chosen to educate your child / children at our dynamic school, which has been delivering excellence in education for more than 30 years. Our teaching staf has been recruited from around the world and is bringing a wealth of experience to our school community. Collectively, we are giving our children the skills, understanding and vision they need to succeed in the world and become truly global citizens. This handbook is aimed at helping you to become familiar with the policies of our school. It provides a summarised version of information that can be found in other documents and on the school website. At ICHK Hong Lok Yuen, students receive a high quality education and we believe in encouraging and fostering the talents of every child. Our guiding values are at the core of everything we are doing, both inside and outside the classroom. Children come from many diferent countries, representing more than 30 diferent nationalities. They are articulate, often in more than one language, confdent, eager to learn, enjoy their play and show real care for each other and their environment. Together, we strive to develop confdent young people with creative and inquiring minds, equipping them with the skills and knowledge that will bring them success in their future lives. I look forward to welcoming you to our school, and am confdent that your family will be a real asset to our community. Ruth Woodward Principal

3 THE SCHOOL CULTURE The Council of International Schools has applauded the school as “a welcoming Parents often tell us how much they are and friendly place with a strong sense of struck by the depth of the family and community, characterised by fairness, trust community feel at our school. and mutual respect.” Our strong community ethos is something The Visiting Team concluded that “a caring, we are very proud of, and one of the key supportive atmosphere pervades the school reasons why so many choose to educate and it is clear that the needs of the child are their children with us. central to the programme.” This positive climate for learning is sensed by It is this ethos that underpins everything we visitors very quickly and we believe that the do at ICHK Hong Lok Yuen. personal touches that we add set us apart from other schools. MISSION AND CORE VALUES Students achieve more when schools and Our mission is to be a vibrant and parents work together and parents can help caring community developing creative, more if they know what the school aims to enthusiastic, confdent learners who will take achieve. action in an ever-changing world. Our open door policy means staf will always We provide high quality education through make time to speak to parents and close our shared core values: connections are formed as a result. • celebrating individuality and diversity We have excellent channels of • fostering the talents of every community communication with our families and the member, inspiring all to reach their full sense of pride that students, teachers and potential parents take in our school becomes quickly • developing skills, knowledge and evident to all who visit us. understanding to become inquiring We have created a true community school, lifelong learners and global citizens which provides a supportive environment • respecting ourselves, each other and the where children of all cultures and abilities environment can thrive. • benefting from the outdoors at any opportunity

4 CHAPTER 2 The teacher (and teacher assistant) to student ratio ranges from around STAFF AND GOVERNORS 1:5 in pre-nursery, 1:8 in nursery, LEADERSHIP TEAM 1:12 in reception to year 3 and The school’s Senior Leadership Team consists 1:24 in the upper years. of the Principal and two Deputy Principals. LEARNING SUPPORT AND ENGLISH The Principal is responsible for the overall AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE running of the school and together with (EAL) the Deputy Principals helps to formulate the long term educational goals and lead We have thorough systems in place to identify teaching and learning. learning needs and our experienced staf work closely with students and parents, to ensure TEACHING STAFF children receive the support they require. Our teachers are recruited from all around We have strong Learning Support and EAL the world and bring a wealth of experience programmes in place, along with speech to the school. They are enthusiastic, caring, therapy and occupational therapy on site. passionate about primary education, internationally minded and totally See chapter 3 for more detailed information. committed to the interests of our students BOARD OF GOVERNORS and the school. The governing body works in close We have teachers from countries including the partnership with the school’s senior UK, New Zealand, Canada and Australia, and leadership team. they are complemented by a support team The aim is to provide the school with sound which includes assistant teachers in all classes. direction and ensure that students have the There are specialist teachers in Physical best opportunities to achieve their goals. Education, Music, Chinese Studies, English The Board is made up entirely of parents, as Additional Language Learning Support and elected by other parents from the school, Digital and Information Literacy. and anyone over 18, with a few exceptions, The school has additional support staf for can take up the role. the library, the learning support programme To fnd out about joining the Board and ICT. of Governors call the Director of Administrations and Operations on 3955 3000 or email [email protected] 5 CHAPTER 3 school, which are built on every year, and are central to the school community. OUR SCHOOL For further information see the IBPYP website. ACCREDITATION Units of Inquiry We are an independent school, approved by The school uses a concept-driven, inquiry the Hong Kong Education Department. approach to teaching and learning. We are an accredited member of the Council It organises Units of Inquiry under of International Schools, which is the transdisciplinary themes. Nursery and premier worldwide accreditation service for Reception students complete four Units of international schools, and also a member Inquiry and students in Years 1 to 6 complete of the Association of China and Mongolia six units. These Units help students to International Schools. develop an understanding of each of the following themes. The school has also been accredited by the International Baccalaureate to deliver the • Who We Are Primary Years Programme. • Where We Are in Place and Time We have links to other schools via sporting • How We Express Ourselves and other inter-school competitions. • How the World Works TEACHING AND LEARNING • How We Organise Ourselves • Sharing the Planet Curriculum Our concept-driven curriculum allows The school uses the International students to move beyond memorising facts Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and mastering skills and onto engagement (IBPYP) for its curriculum framework. This is with signifcant ideas. It puts facts and an international model catering for learning skills in context. It also allows students to and teaching from Nursery to Year 6. Our use and challenge their prior knowledge, curriculum promotes the development of explore new ideas and develop deeper the whole child, with emphasis on social, understandings of the world. physical, emotional and cultural needs, as well as academic development. Each Unit of Inquiry develops learning across all subject areas. Students acquire The IB Leaner Profle and Attitudes become vital thinking, social, communication, self a major focus in classrooms. They become a management and research skills. common set of core values throughout the

6 Our students are exposed to new An assessment will be carried out and on knowledge across the following subject occasions an individual education plan will be areas: Mathematics, Languages (English, put in place. Chinese), Social Studies, Science, The Arts In some cases students will have 1:1 support (Visual Arts, Music, Drama) Personal, Social throughout the day. and Physical Education. There is a strong focus on Language and Mathematical We can meet the needs of a variety of development across the school, as well as students who may display aspects of speech Information Literacy and Communication. The and language difculties, dyslexia or be on extended curriculum ofers a wide variety of the Autistic/Asperger spectrum. extracurricular activities, all of which broaden We work closely with educational and enrich the education we ofer. psychologists, occupational therapists Our vision is to be a leader in outdoor and speech and language specialists. learning and Forest School education. Our We also have an English as an Additional beautiful green campus provides us with the Language (EAL) teacher who is responsible perfect location to develop this pioneering for coordinating English support lessons, approach in Hong Kong. Research shows diagnostic assessment and screening that if children have regular access to a throughout the school. As an international rich outdoor environment, they will have school, we will accept a student who is greater self-esteem, be more confdent and new to English if it is thought he/she will develop better concentration, resilience and learn quickly through immersion. Students independence. Innovative work is underway who are over four years old may be placed to establish our very own Forest School area on a special individualised programme of and outdoor classroom in our grounds. We intensive English. There is an additional are also working towards becoming the tuition fee for this programme. frst school in Hong Kong to gain a Learning Outside the Classroom Mark. As an exception, parents may be required to pay for extra individual tuition or extra Learning Support and English as an teacher assistance for students in Year 1 and Additional Language (EAL) beyond who have not made the expected From Nursery to Year 6, we constantly progress in English as they have progressed monitor student’s individual progress. If at through the school. any point we think the student requires extra Please see our Learning Support policy for support, then we will contact you and advise more detailed information. you of the specialist help we can provide.

7 Assessment and Reporting Home Learning Assessment is central to all teaching and Home learning is provided to enable parents learning at our school. It is an ongoing to share in the learning process and for process of gathering and analysing students to take responsibility for organising information on student learning. It identifes and completing work independently. what students know, understand, can do All home learning is relevant to what is being and feel at diferent stages in the learning taught in class and should provide an insight process. It involves a range of information, into activities in the classroom. collected in diferent situations over time. Assessments are analysed and evaluated to We encourage parents to take an interest in provide feedback to students, to inform the home learning, being involved if possible. next steps in learning and to ensure that Home learning is not meant to become a teaching and learning is signifcant, relevant, burden or cause friction between you and meaningful and challenging. your child. If these issues are arising please talk to your class teacher. Reporting is about communicating what students know, understand and can do. It Reception students will begin to have describes the progress of the students’ learning reading homework later in the year. and identifes areas for growth. Reporting For students in Years 1 and 2, homework at our school involves parents, students and should take no longer than 10-15 minutes teachers as partners. It is comprehensive, per night and will include some English and honest, fair and credible and aims to be clear Maths work. and understandable to all parties. In Years 3 and 4 students will receive Reporting to parents, students and teachers approximately one and a half-hour’s work occurs through: a week and in Years 5 and 6, two and a half- • parent/teacher conferences (twice a year) hours per week. • student-led conferences (once a year) It is expected that all children read at home • student portfolios (ongoing process) at least three times a week and preferably • formal written reports (twice a year) everyday. • “sharing with the community” Students who take a leave of absence during celebrations (at least once a year per school term will not be given additional year level) home learning, but may be expected to • formal and informal meetings write a journal.

8 SCHOOL ROUTINES / Many students have had to make fresh starts ORGANISATION and understand what it feels like to be new to the school. As a parent, try not to be over Starting School anxious, keep in touch with the teacher, and Starting school is a major milestone in life. join into the school community yourself. When your child starts school, we want them School Hours to feel secure, to feel that they can manage without you or your helper to assist, and to Pre-Nursery learn how to relate to new groups of children (January-June) 1pm-3pm Monday, Tuesday and adults. and Thursday Nursery Children settle into the routines of Nursery (half day) 8.15am-11.30pm and Reception far more quickly if they are Nursery able to complete certain tasks like dressing (full day) 8.15am-3pm themselves with only a little help. Reception and Primary The frst few weeks may be unsettling for your 8.15am-3pm. child. Please try to be particularly patient with School closes at 2pm on Wednesdays. them during this time and do not hesitate to tell us if there are any problems. Term Dates and Holidays Above all, be positive about school. Rather The academic year starts at the end of than talk about any concerns in front of your August. There are three terms, which end child, make arrangements to speak with the just before Christmas and Easter and at the teacher privately. We will always be pleased end of June. We observe all Hong Kong to meet with you. public holidays and have one week half- term break in late October / early November For older students who are new to the and another at Chinese New Year. school, making friends is often the most important concern. During the year, four days are normally scheduled as staf development days, when We will always pair your child with a buddy children are not required to come to school. to show them around school and help them get used to our routines. Please see the school calendar on the website for specifc dates.

9 Timetable We encourage children to stay at school for lunch, as part of learning how to socialise Copies of student timetables will be made and to eat and play together. We encourage available to parents at the start of the school children to have good table manners and year on the class web page. eat as much of their lunch as possible. We Lunch and Break Times promote healthy eating at all times. All students have a 20 minute morning Lunch Drop Of Times breaktime to play and eat a snack they have If you need to drop of a hot lunch please brought to school. This should consist of a do so between 11:30-12:00 at either the piece of fruit, a sandwich or other savoury Kindergarten gate or main school gate. food. They should also bring a water bottle to school. Absences / Lateness All students require a packed lunch, which All absences are recorded. Please always should be stored in a named container, or inform us in the morning of any absences insulated cool bag. Lunches are stored in our air- via the ofce or class teacher. The school conditioned classrooms until they are needed. bell rings at 8:15am when students proceed to class. Lessons all start promptly at Lunch break is from 12:05-12:55pm for 8:20am. Being on time to school is very Nursery to Y2 and 12:30-1:20pm for Y3-Y6. important. We will contact you if your child is All students have a light lunch from 11:50- continually late for school. 12:20pm on Wednesdays. Leaving the Premises During the Day Years 1 to Year 6 students eat in the school hall, during one of three 25 minute sessions. If you take your child out of school during the day for any reason, please always sign We encourage children to have good table out at the School Reception Ofce. manners and eat as much of their lunch as possible. We promote healthy eating at all Assemblies times. These are held most Friday afternoons, and Reception students have lunch in their are aimed at promoting the ethos of the classrooms. school, celebrating student achievements, sharing teaching and learning about special There are family picnic lunches on the school events or festivals. Upper & Lower school feld on the last Friday of each month and we assemblies are also held. invite you to come and join us. Parents are invited to one assembly per class throughout the year.

10 PE and Swimming Library We promote a healthy lifestyle at the school All students visit the library and are able and sport is a very important part of the to borrow books on a weekly basis. Books curriculum. should be well cared for and returned on the appropriate day. Students will not be We run a comprehensive programme and allowed to borrow more books until all our playing feld gives students the chance copies have been returned. Parents will be to take part in a wide variety of sporting asked to pay for unreturned or lost books. activities. Representing School at Sport Swimming lessons are compulsory and are held during the warmer season for all The school has a long tradition of students from Years 1-6, Reception students participating in sports events across Hong swim during the fnal term. Lessons are Kong. Many students have been proud to cancelled if there is inclement weather. represent the school in diferent competitions Always check the web page if in doubt. including football, hockey, rugby, swimming, athletics, netball and basketball. Every year we hold sports days for the Kindergarten, the lower school (Y1 and Y2) We compete in boys and girls football and the upper school (Y3-6). tournaments and host our own football event inviting other international schools We run a well researched Perceptual Motor from across Hong Kong. Program, which teaches children vital skills including movement and the development We play tag rugby, cricket, hockey, netball of perceptions and language. and basketball, have a cross-country running club and participate in Aquathons and Nursery students should wear their ordinary athletic meets. uniform with trainers for PMP on the relevant days. Reception-Year 3 students come to Lost Property school in their PE kit. Y4-6 students bring a There is a cabinet in the school grounds PE kit and get changed before the lesson. which contains lost property. There are During the swimming season, students may also monthly lost property displays, which wear their PE uniform during the whole day. usually coincide with picnic lunch. At the end of each term any unclaimed items are disposed of or given to charities.

11 Photography and Videos SCHOOL TRANSPORT During your child’s time at school, we may The school uses Top Do Co for its bus take photographs to be used in printed services and there is provision for most materials, school literature or on the school locations in the . website. We may also make video or sound If you would like your child to travel by bus, recordings for educational use. Occasionally please contact the company at topdoco@ the school may be visited by the media hotmail.com or phone the bus co-ordinator (television or newspapers) who may wish to on 3689 9608. take photographs, video or sound recordings. For more information on routes, please see Parents should indicate on the ORCHARD the Transportation section of our website. under student profle if they do not wish their child’s image to be used. Once at school, bus helpers take kindergarten children into their classrooms. Secondary School Primary students are dropped of in the Students graduating from Year 6 go to our playground. secondary school International College At the end of the day, assistant teachers Hong Kong (ICHK). escort students from Nursery-Year 2 to their Staf work hand in hand to support students buses. Students from Years 3-6 walk to their during this transition and taster days are buses. Two staf members are on duty at organised for Year 6 students during the year. each gate. The academic curriculum at ICHK is centred For more details regarding the bus routes on the UK National Curricuum in Years 7 to 9, please contact the school on 3955 3000. GCSEs in Years 10 and 11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. Visit www.ichk.edu.hk to fnd out more about the school, their debentures and fees.

12 Getting to ICHK Hong Lok Yuen We encourage students from the Hong Lok Yuen community to walk to school if possible. By Car This is benefcial for health but also helps to Drive northwards along the reduce vehicle congestion around the school. () past and towards Fanling. For parents who drive to school, car entry Exit at the signs for Hong Lok Yuen (exit 7). labels to the HLY estate are available from Take the second exit of roundabout. the school ofce. At the trafc light, turn right to Hong Lok Yuen. SCHOOL RULES After the security post, go over the brow of Discipline the hill and take the frst left hand turn which Discipline in school is everyone’s will bring you to the school gates. responsibility and our expectations are high. By Public Transport On the whole, students at ICHK Hong Lok Take the MTR East-Rail train to , Yuen are very well behaved. There is a clear then a 10 minutes taxi ride to the school. policy that sets out protocols in the event of misbehaviour. Road Safety and Car Parking Uniform and jewellery Whilst we are fortunate that our school is situated on an estate far from any main road, We expect all students to wear the correct congestion can still occur at peak times. uniform. Shoes should be black, trainer type shoes are acceptable as long as there are no To ensure the safety of students, it is vital coloured markings. Trainers for P.E. should be that all adults and children obey our Road predominantly white. Safety Code, we work closely with Hong Lok Yuen Management to enforce this. All students and parents should comply with the school uniform expectations. Students who cycle to school may leave their Please ensure all items are clearly labeled bicycle at the bike rack in the car park. with student names. All children under 11 years of age should be accompanied by an adult, and all cyclists (including adults) are expected to know and abide by the rules of cycling safely.

13 Uniform can be purchased from the Money school on Thursdays 8am-4pm (lunch time If a child needs to bring money into school 12:30pm-1:00pm). We also operate a second to purchase anything or pay for a school hand uniform shop from the parents room. visit, please ensure it is in a sealed envelope Specifc times are posted on the school clearly marked with name and class. notice board and are included in the parents bulletin. For specifc uniform information, Personal Student Belongings please see the website. Students should not bring any toys or Alternatively, you can purchase uniform electronic items to school. The only directly from the supplier: exception is for students who have a prolonged bus journey. Any such items will Aston Wilson Ltd, 2/F, Will Strong be the student’s responsibility and will be Development Building, 59 Parkes kept by the teacher during school hours. Street, Jordan, Kowloon. Phone: (852) 2523 2517 / Fax: (852) 2526 4455. If a student needs a phone to contact Email: [email protected] parents, then these should be given to the teachers for safe keeping during the day. PE uniform and school swimming towels are available to purchase through the school Sporting equipment is allowed at school ofce. (although no wheeled equipment). Trading cards such as Pokemon may be brought into Jewellery should not be worn in school. school but will be banned for a time if they If students do have earrings then these become a cause of confict. Footballs are to should be covered for PE. Any type of dangly be carried in a separate bag. School cannot earring is unacceptable. School holds no accept any responsibility for the loss of items. responsibility for any lost items. Class Celebration and Sweets No parties are to be held for the end of term (Y1 - Y6) or individual student birthdays. Cakes and other goodies are to be taken home at the end of the school day, not eaten at school.

14 Computer Use and Internet Swimming The school places a strong emphasis on We use the club swimming pool next door to Information Communication Technology. the school. Students across the school have access to Library iPads and Macbooks, and we also have many We have an excellent library with a wide cameras for students to use. There are TV collection of English books along with monitors and Apple TV in every classroom Chinese and Dutch language books. It is also and wireless availability throughout the a media centre with laptops and desktops school and grounds. Students become available for student use and research profcient in all areas, including flm making purposes. There is a fat screen TV which is and podcasts. We continually strive to keep available for students to watch appropriate up to date with all mobile technology. curriculum linked DVDs. Each week, students A comprehensive ICT Policy is in place to have the opportunity to borrow books. ensure appropriate use of technology at all Please encourage them to look after these times. books and return them in good condition. FACILITIES The School Garden Field and Play Areas We have a very active gardening club and herbs and vegetables are grown. Each We are fortunate to have extensive grounds class has its own plot and is encouraged to including a very large feld. This feld is for take responsibility for the produce. There authorised school use only. Students are not is a small pond that attracts frog spawn at permitted to play in the grounds after school certain times of the year. The area can be hours, unless waiting for an activity, when used to support our learners in a number they must be directly supervised by an adult. of areas, for example, science, art, and The large play equipment on the feld is for environmental sustainability. students over the age of fve. Bikes, scooters or skateboards are prohibited from school Music Room grounds. Please note that for Health and Safety The school has a state-of-the-art music room reasons, parents and students are not allowed where all students are given opportunities to bring dogs on to the school grounds. to discover a broad range of musical experiences. There is also a school choir for interested students.

15 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES In recent years students have visited the AND EDUCATIONAL TRIPS 10,000 Buddha’s Temple, The Wishing Tree, Organic Farm, Sha Tin Jockey Club, Fanling After School Activities Recycling Centre, Heritage Museum, Tai Po As a small school we pride ourselves on Waterfront Park and Kadoorie Farm. the diversity of after school activities we Camps can provide for students. There are two types of clubs, some of which are stafed by Students from Year 3-6 go on an annual professionals from outside organisations camp. Camps enhance social development whilst others are stafed by teachers. and independence from home as well as being closely linked to the development of Outside providers of activities like rugby, Social Science experiences and concepts. soccer and piano will charge a fee and Camps are part of the curriculum and parents deal directly with the company or compulsory for all students. individual responsible. Each year a variety of free clubs is ofered by teachers on a termly Insurance basis, to refect the interests of the children. Your child is covered by school insurance. Bookings are on a frst come frst served For further information please contact the basis. Senior Finance Assistant in the fnance ofce. We also have a Dutch School, that operates THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY twice a week from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. For further details please check the school Parent Involvement website. We are very proud of the strong community Educational Visits atmosphere at ICHK Hong Lok Yuen and we believe that the involvement of parents Educational visits are an integral part of the is one of the things that make our school school’s curriculum. Students make visits to special. As a parent or friend you are able important cultural and heritage sites in Hong to help at the school, join one of our Kong, along with local businesses and an committees or become a class link member. annual trip to China is organised for students in years 4-6.

16 Class Link Parent PMP programme The class link system plays a vital role in our Our Perceptual Motor Programme teaches communication with parents. Each class has children important movement and a link parent who acts as a central contact for communication skills and parents and sharing information within the school, and volunteers play a vital role in ensuring its providing feedback and ideas in a positive success. Parents help supervise activities environment. with small groups of children. The sessions are led by the school’s PE teacher and It is a forum for general school matters to assistant teachers are also present to guide be discussed and is aimed at strengthening and supervise the learning. relations in our community. Fund Raising Committee It is not designed to address personal issues, and these should be communicated Parents can join the Fundraising Committee, privately, where they can be resolved in an which organises various activities for students appropriate manner. and adults throughout the year. The parent representative fulfls the Parental Help in School following role: We always welcome help in the classroom, • Contact person for new parents (groups in the library, accompanying classes on lists will be given) school trips and supporting teachers in • Liaison between school and class parents running after school clubs. The school • Supporting teachers with class events, uses the expertise of many of our parents who give talks to students on cultural eg helpers for trips, bake sales celebrations, professions and hobbies. • Supporting the Fundraising committee These visits are linked to units of inquiry • Providing ideas for school events and and provide children with a greater fundraising understanding and help them make • Providing feedback to School Leadership connections to the world. Team and Governors Community Events • Promoting friendships between students A number of school concerts, sporting and parents tournaments, fundraisers and social events • Supporting discussion on relevant school are organised for parents and children issues and improvements throughout the year. The dates for all scheduled events are included in the school calendar.

17 COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS Parents are also welcome to make an appointment with staf anytime throughout The school has excellent communication the year. channels with parents. Parent Complaints All parents are given access to our school intranet, The Orchard, where you will fnd If you have any concerns/complaints, please online school reports and curriculum contact the person concerned. If parents information. consider that an issue is still unresolved, then it is important to make an appointment with A special meeting is held for all new parents the Principal. at the start of each school year, to provide information about the routines, experiences and requirements of each class. Parents can communicate with teachers via email and staf are available in the playground at the end of every day if there are queries and concerns. For general matters, advice and concerns the Principal and Deputy Principals are available in the playground in the mornings and after school. In the frst and second terms parents can review their child’s progress with their teacher at special interview sessions. At the end of the frst term, parents receive a progress report and in the third term they receive a fnal report of their child’s progress throughout the year. There are also Student Led Conferences where your child will share their work and examples of their learning from the year.

18 CHAPTER 4 We have a thorough Anti Bullying policy, which encourages all children to ‘tell an HEALTH AND SAFETY adult’ and know that they will be listened to. Internet Access CARE AND SUPERVISION OF All staf comply with the school’s STUDENTS comprehensive ICT Policy, and there are Child Protection systems in place to ensure that students have controlled access to the internet. The school has a comprehensive CP Policy. For further information please see the policy. Nut Free Policy Student Welfare and Safety Food containing nuts is not to be included in any child’s food throughout the school to The health, safety and welfare of the protect children at risk of an anaphylactic students is of paramount importance. reaction. Please always approach a member of staf immediately if you have any concerns. Children who are allergic should be identifed at enrolment and food containing Wellbeing and Mindfulness nuts is not to be included in any child’s food. Our Wellbeing Policy underpins all teaching Parents should liaise with the school and and learning at school. We value the link provide up-to-date medication/Epi-Pens. between emotional wellbeing and academic A review will be conducted at the start of achievement , and we know that happy each school year. children are the best learners. Mindfulness is included in all classes because of the If an attack occurs, teachers will use the benefts for learning, concentration and Epi-pen and an ambulance will be called. stress reduction. HEALTH AND SAFETY Anti Bullying Accident Reporting As a school, we are committed to ensuring There are procedures in place for any that every child is happy and motivated to accidents that occur during school hours learn, and staf invest a great deal of time and parents will be contacted about any into the social and emotional development incidents deemed to be of concern. This is a of students. We work to ensure that students precautionary measure and will alert parents have respect, tolerance and care for others. if the student, later in the day, shows signs of being afected by the accident.

19 First Aid Sickness in School Basic frst aid equipment is kept in the school Students who are sick or require anything reception area, resource room and on each other than very minor frst aid attention foor of all buildings. The school receptionist can be taken to the Reception Ofce for will usually be able to deal with frst aid attention during lesson time, and parents needs that cannot be met in the classroom. will be contacted. Please arrive at school to collect them as soon as possible. Medication Medical Service Whenever possible medication should be administered at home. However, if your child The school uses the services of a registered needs to take medication during school optometrist and an audiologist, who visit hours parents need to fll out a prescription every year and test students for any hearing medication administration form and provide or visual difculties. This is carried out by the medication in the original container. private practitioners and fees are charged. If a student has any type of ailment, it is very Immunisations are carried out according important to inform the class teacher, the to the Hong Kong government’s health ofce and the Physical Education teacher guidelines each year. On an annual basis if appropriate. Students who sufer from the government ofer health screenings and asthma and need to bring inhalers to school dental checks for primary students free of should give them to the class teacher for charge. safe keeping, together with instructions for Health Crisis use. Please do not send your child to school if they are at all unwell, to prevent spread The school has a comprehensive policy for of infection, especially if they are showing health crisis. From time to time the Hong the following symptoms, fever, running or Kong Education Department issues health infamed eyes, rash, vomiting, diarrhea or warnings, which are always communicated excessive coughing. A child should remain to parents via email. at home at least 24 hours with no fever, Head Lice diarrhea or vomiting following an illness. Please inform the school if your child sufers Please always inform the school if there is a from a severe food or medical allergy, in case of head lice. A message will be sent to addition, to advise on any counteractive parents. Please ensure you comply with the medication required e.g. Epi-pen. contents.

20 Hot Weather and Pollution Warnings We have systems in place to monitor weather and air quality and will restrict outdoor play/ PE if the temperatures are too high. Please ensure that students have a hat and wear sun screen. Emergency Procedures, to Include Fire Alarm and Evacuation. All staf are aware of the fre evacuation and lock down procedures, and practice fre drills are staged every term. Security All visitors to school should sign in at the Reception Ofce and wear a visitor’s badge. Security issues are taken very seriously. SCHOOL CLOSURE POLICY From time to time school has to close due to inclement weather. If it is before school, a message is placed on the front screen of the website and an SMS message sent to parents. If closure takes place during school hours, parents should come and collect their child. School buses will run as long as it is safe to do so. Please read the Policy on the website for further information.

21 CHAPTER 5 FEES AND CHARGES

SCHOOL FEES AND ASSOCIATION CHARGES For the latest tuition fees and associated charges, please check the school website www.ichk.edu.hk.

22 CHAPTER 6 Hiking at the Reservoir, take the Pat Sin Leng Nature Trail GETTING TO KNOW HONG KONG Lion’s Nature Education Centre, Sai Kung, http://www.lnec.gov.hk Family hike in Sai Kung Country Park, visit the Aside from popular attractions like Sheung Yiu Folk museum, wide range of Disneyland, The Big Buddha and Ocean Park, restaurants around the Hoi Pong square in there is a wealth of family friendly activities Sai ung, www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk/eng/ to be experienced in Hong Kong. The region museums/sheungyiufolk.aspx is rich in opportunities for people of all ages to explore. Below are just some of the 10 Thousand Buddhas Monastery (Man Fat popular attractions you may like to visit as a Sze), Po Fook Hill at Pai Tau Village, Sha Tin family. Snoopy World, New Town Plaza, Sha Tin, Family Friendly Outings http://www.snoopycentre.pigeond.net/ world.htm Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Garden, Tai Po, http://www.kfbg.org.hk Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden, Diamond Hill, http://www. , Tai Po, http://www. discoverhongkong.com/eng/attractions/ lcsd.gov.hk, culture-chilin-nunnery.html Hong Kong Wetland Park, Yuen Long district, Weekend market on the Goldcoast seafront, http://www.wetlandpark.gov.hk wide selection of restaurants at the Piazza, The Lavender Garden and the Rainbow Castle Peak Rd, Castle Peak Bay, Gold Coast, Organic Strawberry farm, pick your own http://www.goldcoastpiazza.com.hk strawberries (Dec-April), Fanling, www. Beaches lavendergarden.com.hk Half Moon Bay (Hap Mun Bay), sampan from Mapopo Community Farm and Market, Sai Kung Public Pier Fanling, http://www.mapopo.wordpress.com Trio Beach, sampan from Pak Sha Wan Pier Tai Tong Lychee Valley, Yuen Long, http:// (close to Hebe Haven) www.yl.hk/taitong Dalang Bay, (Big Wave Bay), several small Cycling in , there are several cycle noodle restaurants with terrace in the area. rental shops and good Thai restaurants in Challenging hike, better suited to older the village. children.

23 Indoor Activities Useful Online Resources Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Sha Tin, www.littlestepsasia.com http://www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk/eng/ www.expatliving.hk Science Museum, Tsim Sha Tsui, www.saikung.com http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ www.geoexpat.com Hong Kong Museum of History, Tsim Sha Tsui, http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/ www.sassymamahk.com History/ www.hkmadame.com Hong Kong Museum of Art, Kowloon, www.ppp.com.hk/educational-publishing/ http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Arts/ playtimes em_US/web/ma/home.html www.AsiaXPAT.com Bumbletots, softplay centre, Ma on Shan, http://www.bumbletots.com.hk Ice Skating Rinks Elements shopping mall, Tsim Sha Tsui, http://www.rink.com.hk Glacier skating rink in Festival Walk shopping mall, Kowloon Tong, http://www.festivalwalk.com.hk/en/fun/ glacier.php Megaice, in Megabox shopping mall, Kowloon Bay, http://www.megaice.com.hk

24 CHAPTER 7 FURTHER HELP

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