Help!! Aussie Sth Side Parents - Advice please

[kjg]

Hi
I am interested in finding out where most Australians send their children to school here in HK who live South Side? I have met lots of French and English and Dutch families, but not too many Australians in the area. I have a child that will start reception in another 2 years and have put her name down just about everywhere. But I am conscious of the fact that I want to send her to a school where she is likely to have playdates and afterschool activities similiar to those of the children she is schooling with. I have had several discussions with other parents who mention this is such a bonus and helps with an easier transition into school. I would also love a school that has great parent support and involvement.

I have also considered the Australian International School in Kowloon Tong from the Sth of the Island (I can drive and take the Eastern tunnel?). I know there isn't a bus service run by the AIS to the Sth side, but do any parents do the commute?

Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

[gerlie]

Hi I live in Perth at this moment,how long you've been living in HK?I have a 4 yrs old son and he just love Australians... I'm a bit worried because we are planning to move in HK soon,and i think it will be a big adjustment for my son... Any advice,how is the everyday living there compare to Australia?

 

[rani]

Kgl.

There was another member, SophwillsMum, who had her daughter enrolled in AIS, and they commuted from Pok Fu Lam.
She found it really hard to manage after school playdates, etc and eventually transferred her to the ESF school in her area.

You can read her comments here:

Hi-looking for Aussie mums-primary school/toddlers - Geobaby Forums

 

[fee]

Ok - so I'm not an Aussie (a close neighbour though) but I am a South Sider and my son is enrolled at the Canadian International. We decided on this school thanks to the glowing recommendation of three Aussie families that send their children there.

 

[kjg]

Schools

Hi
Thanks everyone. Useful information and I was really interested in reading the comments regarding getting to the Australian School from the Island.

 

[kjg]

gerlie

Oh, by the way gerlie, I have sent you a PM so feel free to email me anytime.