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Tips to for a Smooth Transition

Moving from kindergarten or preschool to primary school can be a big transition for children and parents! However, there are many things that parents can do with their children in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition to "big" school. Join us for a one-hour session led by our experienced school counselor Mia Nortje that will give parents a variety of practical tips that discusses the preparation beyond the ABC's and 123's.

This session will cover the areas of development that support school readiness and learning such as:

  • Gross motor skills
  • Fine motor skills
  • Literacy
  • Numeracy
  • Emotional Development

Whether your child is going to start at a new school next year or in the years to come this is a great opportunity to learn how to prepare them for the journey ahead.

DATE: Feb 12 (Wed), 2020

TIME: 12:45 - 1:45 pm

LOCATION: Stamford American School, 25 Man Fuk Road, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Mia Nortje

School Counselor

Mia Nortje

Mia has over 15 years of international teaching experience in South Africa, Botswana, and Mauritius. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, an Honor’s degree in Educational Psychology and is close to completing her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology. Mia has a background of extensive international experience as a Teacher, Lecturer, Student Support educator, Coordinator, and Psychologist.