Yew Chung International School serves community with early childhood education expertise

Since the 1930s, Yew Chung International School (YCIS) has been known for playing a pioneering role in the development of early childhood education in Hong Kong.

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Yew Chung cares for the local community and shares child-friendly facilities with families.

Published: 12:00pm, 20 May 2024Updated: 9:28am, 23 May 2024

This has been built on a dedicated approach to nurturing confident, caring and curious young learners and fostering a culture which exemplifies the concept of servant leadership among students and teachers.

Those principles remain firmly in place today. And they are exemplified in many different initiatives and activities, the guiding aim of which is to empower the next generation by showing them what is needed to become proactive and compassionate individuals who can create a better world for all.

In recent years, YCIS and Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE), both are part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network, have been making special efforts to serve the local community by sharing their expertise and facilities more broadly as committed.

Yew Chung organizing seminars on supporting children on achieving important learning milestones.

To that end, a range of initiatives have been launched recently, and three examples below are designed to share with, care for and serve the community in diverse and important ways.

The first is an Empowering Parent Series of workshops, which sees YCIS organising tailor-made events featuring experts on early childhood education.

The sessions began in April for parents, and provide valuable insights on how best to support children in achieving key learning milestones.

Professional advice is given to equip parents with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the incredible journey of raising a child -and the challenges that always entails.

The topics covered in such workshops range from sensory play and introducing phonics to the essentials of positive parenting and guiding young children with confidence. Each session is informative and enlightening.

Yew Chung’s “Empowering Parents” workshops brings in professional advice from early childhood education experts, to equip parents with knowledge for a parent.

The second initiative is Community Play, and it sees YCIS ECE opening its campus in Tseung Kwan O to the public. This is a great opportunity for families to enjoy use of the space, the child-friendly facilities, and engage in sensory experiences.

Yew Chung opens its Tseung Kwan O Campus to the public, aiming to foster children's physical development and spirit of exploration in the community.

The spacious campus, which is at Savannah Place, covers a total area of approximately 20,000 square feet, which allows children to play freely and explore without limitations.

After registering, members of the public can visit designated areas from the open physical activity field to the library area or the children’s kitchen.

For YCIS, this is a way to show their care for and commitment to the community and to share with others.

The third of the initiatives is Yew Chung Home-School-Community HKJC “CoolPlay” Project. It has already benefited more than 2,000 young children and, in the latest phase, the target is to reach up to 50,000.

Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and jointly organised by Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE) and the Vocational Training Council (VTC) since 2020, the scheme has two main objectives. It provides opportunities for young children to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and it empowers teachers and parents to guide them in learning through play.

Through being introduced to innovation and technology, children develop a STEM mindset which helps them solve problems and deal with new challenges.

Having achieved exceptional results so far, the new four-year phase of the project will be scaled up from individual schools to reach out to grassroots communities in seven districts – Kwun Tong, Kwai Tsing, Wong Tai Sin, North District, Sham Shui Po, Tuen Mun and Yuen Long.

The project will use cutting-edge research in integrating STEM and play-based learning and will teach critical thinking skills from a young age.

The intention now is to work with up to 400 kindergartens, giving young learners a strong foundation for their future academic studies and personal development.

Also, by fostering collaboration between educators, parents and the community, the project can create a supportive ecosystem and inspire a love for learning among children.

This is done too with YCCECE’s living lab - the Pamela Peck Discovery Space (PPDS) – which promotes “learning through play” pedagogy and is open to all children in Hong Kong up to the age of eight. It is a specialist play space on campus, designed for children from birth to 8 and their families. PPDS is open to the public and for all children in Hong Kong regardless of socioeconomic background, ethnicity, individual abilities or other diverse needs.

YCCECE’s Pamela Peck Discovery Space is open to serve the public.

Yew Chung remains committed to its mission of inspiring children to become future leaders. This philosophy extends beyond the boundaries of Yew Chung and extends into the wider community through sharing, caring, and serving. By actively engaging with the community, Yew Chung aims to have a positive impact on the development and growth of children, and contribute to the betterment of Hong Kong.

Details of the upcoming workshop in the Empowering Parents Series:

Beats and Bonding: Parent-Child African Drumming and Percussion Workshop
Date: 25 May, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Venue: 20 Somerset Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Age group: Children aged 3-5 years old and their parents
Capacity: 15 groups (one parent per child)
Language: English Workshop

Register link: https://info.ycis-hk.com/en/empowering-parents-series

*Children under the age of 5 are welcome to explore our playground in the company of an adult during the workshop.

Details of the next Community Play sessions are as follows:
Date: 25 May, 1 June, 8 June, 15 June, 22 June
Time: 10:00am to 11:00 am
Cost: Free of charge
Quota: 15 children per session (2-5 years old).
Venue: YCIS ECE Tseung Kwan O Campus, 1/F, Savannah Place, 3 Chi Shin Street
Enquiry phone: 3758 4112

Remarks: Please note that each child must be accompanied by an adult, who is responsible for their safety and well-being during the session.

Enquiry of Pamela Peck Discovery Space:
Address: 2 Tin Wan Hill Road, Tin Wan Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Booking webpage: https://discoveryspace-booking.yccece.edu.hk/en

Yew Chung International School serves community with early childhood education expertise

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Since the 1930s, Yew Chung International School (YCIS) has been known for playing a pioneering role in the development of early childhood education in Hong Kong.

Since the 1930s, Yew Chung International School (YCIS) has been known for playing a pioneering role in the development of early childhood education in Hong Kong.