Preparing your Child for Elementary School

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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:

March 7th (THU)

Time:

1:30-2:15 pm

(Optional School Tour 12:45-1:30)

Location:

School Campus

25 Man Fuk Road, Ho Man Tin,
Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Mia Nortje

School Counselor

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.

Stamford American School Hong Kong

Stamford American School Hong Kong offers an inspiring world of education for students aged 5 to 18 using an inquiry-based learning approach combined with rigorous American academic standards. Graduates receive an American diploma and the option of the IB Diploma*, both offering access to top universities worldwide.

To prepare children for the future, starting from the age of 5, our pioneering STEMinn program (science, technology, engineering, math and innovation) develops critical skills needed for the 21st century by combining innovative projects with the latest technology. In addition to core subjects, our broad and balanced curriculum includes athletics, the arts, and a daily world language program (Mandarin or Spanish) or a bilingual option (Mandarin/English) in lower elementary. We offer a wide variety of after-school programs so every child can pursue their passion and interests.