Dear Parents,

ESF Explore warmly invites students from ESF Hillside Kindergarten to participate in our engaging Multi-Sports Weekday Cubs Trial, scheduled for 4:30 pm on 6 February (Thursday) at Bradbury School! Specifically designed for kindergarten students, these fun-filled sessions focus on enhancing fundamental movement skills while also introducing and developing crucial sports-specific abilities. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to build a strong foundation for a lifetime of participation in any sport! Don't miss out on this exciting event - complete the Google Form by noon on 3 February (Monday) to enter the draw!

For inquiries, please contact ESF Explore at sports@esfexplore.org.hk or call 2711 1280

Dear K2 Parents,

The children will be starting their new unit of inquiry “Sharing the Planet” after the Lunar New Year, with the big idea centered around being responsible for their local environment. To tune into the environment and continue building on their research skills, we have planned a nature walk down Bowen Road! With their teacher, EAs and extra school staff, children will be observing their surroundings closely and gathering some data about what elements they see as part of the environment. Here are more details about the trip:

When?

10 Feb Mon - Tiger class
11 Feb Tues - Gecko class
12 Feb Wed - Dragon class
13 Feb Thurs - Turtle class

How are the children getting there?

Children can arrive and depart from school as normal, either on the school bus or as a walker. Accompanied by their class adults and extra school staff, children will walk down to where the Bowen Road trail starts to begin the nature walk. If it rains, the nature walk will unfortunately have to be cancelled.

What does my child need to bring?

Children must wear school uniform. Since we will be outdoors, we strongly suggest your child to have applied sunscreen and insect repellent at home before coming to school. A hat may also be useful. 

Can I come?

We kindly request the support of a few parent volunteers per class, please email your class teacher if you’re available, this will be on a first come first served basis. 

How do I give permission for my child to attend?

This can be processed through Gateway. You can “Go to Gateway” via the ESF App. From there, you will see a “new eNotice to fill in now”, which is your consent form. 

We are so excited about this upcoming excursion and we are certain it will be a positive learning experience for everyone. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Kind regards,
The Hillside Team

Dear K2 Parents,

The children will be starting their new unit of inquiry “Sharing the Planet” after the Lunar New Year, with the big idea centered around being responsible for their local environment. To tune into the environment and continue building on their research skills, we have planned a nature walk down Bowen Road! With their teacher, EAs and extra school staff, children will be observing their surroundings closely and gathering some data about what elements they see as part of the environment. Here are more details about the trip:

When?

10 Feb Mon - Tiger class
11 Feb Tues - Gecko class
12 Feb Wed - Dragon class
13 Feb Thurs - Turtle class

How are the children getting there?

Children can arrive and depart from school as normal, either on the school bus or as a walker. Accompanied by their class adults and extra school staff, children will walk down to where the Bowen Road trail starts to begin the nature walk. If it rains, the nature walk will unfortunately have to be cancelled.

What does my child need to bring?

Children must wear school uniform. Since we will be outdoors, we strongly suggest your child to have applied sunscreen and insect repellent at home before coming to school. A hat may also be useful. 

Can I come?

We kindly request the support of a few parent volunteers per class, please email your class teacher if you’re available, this will be on a first come first served basis. 

How do I give permission for my child to attend?

This can be processed through Gateway. You can “Go to Gateway” via the ESF App. From there, you will see a “new eNotice to fill in now”, which is your consent form. 

We are so excited about this upcoming excursion and we are certain it will be a positive learning experience for everyone. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Kind regards,
The Hillside Team

Dear K2 Parents,

The children will be starting their new unit of inquiry “Sharing the Planet” after the Lunar New Year, with the big idea centered around being responsible for their local environment. To tune into the environment and continue building on their research skills, we have planned a nature walk down Bowen Road! With their teacher, EAs and extra school staff, children will be observing their surroundings closely and gathering some data about what elements they see as part of the environment. Here are more details about the trip:

When?

10 Feb Mon - Tiger class
11 Feb Tues - Gecko class
12 Feb Wed - Dragon class
13 Feb Thurs - Turtle class

How are the children getting there?

Children can arrive and depart from school as normal, either on the school bus or as a walker. Accompanied by their class adults and extra school staff, children will walk down to where the Bowen Road trail starts to begin the nature walk. If it rains, the nature walk will unfortunately have to be cancelled.

What does my child need to bring?

Children must wear school uniform. Since we will be outdoors, we strongly suggest your child to have applied sunscreen and insect repellent at home before coming to school. A hat may also be useful. 

Can I come?

We kindly request the support of a few parent volunteers per class, please email your class teacher if you’re available, this will be on a first come first served basis. 

How do I give permission for my child to attend?

This can be processed through Gateway. You can “Go to Gateway” via the ESF App. From there, you will see a “new eNotice to fill in now”, which is your consent form. 

We are so excited about this upcoming excursion and we are certain it will be a positive learning experience for everyone. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Kind regards,
The Hillside Team

Dear Hillside Families

We cordially invite all parents to join us at our Sports Fun Day on Friday, 21 February, at the Indian Recreation Club (63 Caroline Hill Road, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay - across from the HK Stadium). 

The weather should be nice and cool as we engage in fun activities and games designed to encourage the children's participation in physical activities - e.g. egg & spoon races, obstacle courses, three-legged race, What’s the time Mr. Wolf? We hope our parents will join in the fun, so bring along your team spirit!

Sports Fun Day Class T-Shirts

We would like the children to wear a coloured T-shirt to add to the atmosphere on the day. Please have your child wear a (predominantly) plain, coloured t-shirt to the event per the list below. The T-shirts do not have to be identical!

K1 Classes
Dolphin - PINK
Frog - GREEN
Panda - WHITE<
Monkey - PURPLE

K2 Classes
Dragon - RED
Gecko - YELLOW
Tiger - ORANGE
Turtle - BLUE

The logistics:

• We will meet all families directly at the Indian Recreational Club. 

• Due to space constraints, we would ask to limit 2 adults per child please.

• 9:15-11:00am (morning classes) and 1:00-2:45pm (afternoon classes)

• The session will begin with a welcome and a warm-up.

• The children will (in class groups) rotate through a series of activities, including a rest/ water station to rest those little bodies. Parents can also take their child for a break whenever they feel their child may need one.

• Hong Kong Stadium provides 41 parking spaces ($7/30mins), which are open for public use on non-event days. There are also public parking meters outside the IRC.

What to bring:

• Wear comfy clothing in your class colour

• Comfy shoes - no high heels on the grounds please

• Water 

• Mossy spray

• Sunscreen 

• Sunhat

• Please note that we are not permitted to bring external food into the Club.

Please complete the trip eNotice to confirm your attendance. You can access the Gateway eNotice via the ESF App and see a "new eNotice to fill in now."

Thank you.

ESF Hillside Team

Dear Parents,
 

ESF Explore - Term 2 2025

6th January to 6 April, 2025

Kickstart Your New Year by enhancing skills and discovering new passions! From sports to languages, arts, playgroups, and STEM, our experienced educators are dedicated to fostering your child's language, physical, cognitive, and artistic growth, ensuring they gain the confidence and adaptability to face future challenges with ease. Enrol Now!

Check out the complete programme listings here

Hong Kong Island area programmes here
 

Thank you very much and have a great day!

ESF Explore
Sports | Language | Playgroups | STEM | Arts
2/F The Jockey Club Sarah Roe Centre
2A Tin Kwong Road, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon
http://www.esfexplore.org.hk | info@esf.org.hk

16th December, 2024 to 3 January, 2025

Embrace the winter magic! Join our winter camps for a journey through a wonderland of exciting activities. From languages and sports to STEM and arts, our expert educators will enhance your skills. Sign up for week-long adventures or one-off workshops—your unforgettable winter experience awaits! 

Island Winter Camp listing here

Check here for the full programme listings.

ESF Explore
Sports | Language | Playgroups | STEM | Arts
2/F The Jockey Club Sarah Roe Centre
2A Tin Kwong Road, Ho Man Tin, Kowloonhttp://www.esfexplore.org.hk | info@esf.org.hk

Dear Parents

After-school courses at Hillside! 

Did you know that Emotional Intelligence is as crucial as cognitive skills? Emotional stability plays a vital role in helping children excel academically. Our senior teacher, Ms. Catherine, is thrilled to present our featured after-school programme, Harmony Heroes especially curated for ESF kindergarten students. Watch the video and enrol HERE now! 

We also offer more courses, including:

• Drama and Communication
• Upper Kindergarten English
• Playgroups (13-36 months)

Check out the schedule and enrol HERE!

Watch Harmony Heroes Video 

ESF Explore

Sports | Language | Playgroups | STEM | Arts

2/F The Jockey Club Sarah Roe Centre

2A Tin Kwong Road, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon

T +852 2760 3907
http://www.esfexplore.org.hk | info@esf.org.hk