CISPA » Search Results » index.php http://cispa.hk The Canadian International School Parents' Association Mon, 21 May 2012 01:31:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Shhh! Silent Auction in progress! Bid now! http://cispa.hk/2012/02/shhh-silent-auction-in-progress-bid-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shhh-silent-auction-in-progress-bid-now http://cispa.hk/2012/02/shhh-silent-auction-in-progress-bid-now/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:20:48 +0000 Renate Boerner http://cispa.hk/?p=3555 The 20th Anniversary Silent Auction is open for bids!  Diamonds galore, wine and wine tasting, a mink coat, a private chef — just a click away. 100% tax-deductible and 100% of proceeds support our school’s Green Roof Garden project.  Questions?  Contact karen.li@cdnis.edu.hk.  And thanks to our generous donors!

]]> http://cispa.hk/2012/02/shhh-silent-auction-in-progress-bid-now/feed/ 0 Going Once…Going Twice… http://cispa.hk/2012/02/going-once-going-twice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=going-once-going-twice http://cispa.hk/2012/02/going-once-going-twice/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:12:42 +0000 Tina Bogaars http://cispa.hk/?p=3414 The 20th Anniversary Ball online auction is now open for your bids. Make a play for some incredible items and help raise funds for the CDNIS Green Roof Garden.

Click here, or cut and paste the link below to view the items and make your bids.

Thank you again to everyone who donated such wonderful and one-of-a-kind items – including luxury vacations, fine art and jewellery, vintage wine, fitness packages, Rugby Sevens tickets, and so much more.

Bidding closes on Sunday 19 February at 10pm.  Good luck!

(http://www.cdnis.edu.hk/auction/index.php?option=browse&cat_id=0)

 
 

 


 


]]> http://cispa.hk/2012/02/going-once-going-twice/feed/ 0 School Lunches http://cispa.hk/school-lunch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=school-lunch http://cispa.hk/school-lunch/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:32:18 +0000 Jay Oatway http://cispa.dreamhosters.com/?page_id=473 There are two cafeterias in the building, one on the 12th floor and one on the 6th floor.  Students in Pre-Reception and Reception do not eat lunch at school.

Both cafeterias offer a choice of hot meals as well as a variety of sandwiches, pizza, salads, snacks, and drinks. In addition, the Maple Café, located in the 6/F Cafeteria, provides coffee, sandwiches and variety of foods and beverages. Staff, parents, and visitors are welcome to use the food services.

Opening Hours: Cafeteria, 6/F and 12/FBreakfast      7am-9amLunch         10:55am-1:30pm

Snacks available until 4pm

 Maple Café, 6/FMonday – Friday:          7am-4pmSaturday:                      8am-12:30pm

 


Lunch Times*10:55am-11:20am11:35am-12:00pm (noon)

12:20pm-12:55pm

 12/FGr. 4Prep, Gr. 1

Gr. 7-8

 6/FGr. 5-6Gr. 2-3

Gr. 9-12

*All students have an additional half hour of free time after their scheduled lunchtime

Pre-Ordering Lunch

CDNIS has two cafeterias located on the 6/F and 12/F respectively, serving hot meals as well as a variety of sandwiches, salads, snacks, and drinks. The 6/F Maple Café offers quality coffee, assorted sandwiches, healthy foods and beverages. Staff, parents and visitors are welcome to use the food services.

 

Lunch Times*10:55am-11:20am 11:35am-12:00pm-12:20pm-12:55pm 12/FGr. 4Prep, Gr. 1Gr. 7-8 6/FGr. 5-6Gr. 2-3Gr. 9-12

 

*All students have an additional half hour of free time after their scheduled lunchtime.

 

LS students may pre-order and pre-pay lunches but US students are expected to buy lunch at the 6/F paying with cash or Octopus cards.  Lunch may be pre-ordered for US students only by contacting Chartwells directly.

LS menus are set for a three-month period.  Students and parents are welcome to sign up and pay for school meals in a three-month block, two-month block, or month by month. Meals may either be ordered in advance for the entire month/s or for specific days.  The meal enrolment fee is calculated on the number of days the student participates in the programme.  Alternatively, students in Grade 3 and above may pay for food on a daily basis without ordering in advance. Younger students are not encouraged to bring cash to school.  Octopus cards are accepted at the cafeterias.

Many students bring lunch from home. There are several microwave ovens available in each cafeteria. Beverages are also available from vending machines or by payment at the cashier. Some vending machines accept only Octopus cards.  Drinking water is provided throughout the school. Please send water bottles to reduce the number of paper cups used and to ensure your child is hydrated during warm weather.

The catering company used by CDNIS is Chartwells, from the Compass Group.  See their regular announcements here.

School Cafeteria Menu: Current Menu – Chartwells website

Order Form

 

 

 

]]> http://cispa.hk/school-lunch/feed/ 0 Adventures For Your Family http://cispa.hk/new-parents/adventures-for-your-family/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=adventures-for-your-family http://cispa.hk/new-parents/adventures-for-your-family/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:45:52 +0000 admin http://cispa.jayoatway.com/?page_id=93 Hong Kong has a wealth of interesting things to do and see; next time you have a day off, think about planning an outing. Go for a hike, visit a museum, try windsurfing – there are so many things to do! This section provides suggestions and contact details for some of these destinations.

THINGS TO DO IN HONG KONG

 

 

]]> http://cispa.hk/new-parents/adventures-for-your-family/feed/ 0 Information Sources for Newcomers http://cispa.hk/new-parents/newcomers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newcomers http://cispa.hk/new-parents/newcomers/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:53:15 +0000 admin http://cispa.jayoatway.com/?page_id=59 Welcome to Hong Kong! The first few weeks in a new place can seem a little overwhelming at times. The following links and information are provided to help you settle in. The list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather a starting place to help you explore your new home. It doesn’t replace a trip to a bookstore where you can pick up one of the many excellent guidebooks to Hong Kong which are available. If there are other categories you would like to see added, or information that you have found useful that we are missing, please contact us.

 

Finding Your Way Around Hong Kong

To the uninitiated, Hong Kong can appear to be a seething mass of motion. Here are some websites that will help you navigate through the the city.

MAPS AND DIRECTIONS
The PCCW Yellow Pages map service is an excellent resource. Simply provide a street address, building name, business name, MTR station or just about anything you can imagine and the site will provide a detailed map of the area in question. In fact, the maps are so detailed that you may need to use them in conjunction with a map book in order to see the detailed area in a more general context.
Note: If you click on the “Transportation Map” option at the top of the web page, a list of options appears. You can find all types of transportation maps here, including bus routes and minibus routes, for example. It will even show where parking garages are located.

http://www.ypmap.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
General

The Hong Kong Tourist Board’s description of public transportation services gives a basic overview of all forms of public transit to be found in Hong Kong.

http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/mustknow/information/mk_info_gett.jhtml

The government’s comprehensive site offers official descriptions of all forms of public transit available in Hong Kong. It’s useful if you want information on the destinations of specific bus routes, ferry times, etc. Just click through to the information you need.

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/transport/publictransport/index.htm

Taxis

The ins and outs of catching a taxi in Hong Kong are explained here; official taxi fares are listed.

http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/mustknow/information/mk_info_gett3.jhtml

Octopus Cards
This page offers a description of how the Octopus card works. An electronic payment system, the Octopus card is an invaluable item if you plan on using the public transit system, and it will make life much easier for your visitors.
http://www.hong-kong-travel.org/Octopus.asp
Mass Transit Railway (MTR)
Hong Kong’s subway system is explained in detail at this site. It’s fast, efficient, clean and safe!
http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/homepage/e_customer_index.php

Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR)
The KCR operates between the heart of Kowloon, the New Territories and the border with Mainland China.

http://www.kcrc.com/html/eng/index.asp

Buses

Most buses operate between 06:00 and 00:30. The routes in the SAR are divided up between several different bus companies. Any given area may be serviced by more than one company. All buses require exact change – one reason why the Octopus card is so useful! If you want to know more about bus routes in general, try the Discover Hong Kong website listed above (Public Transportation – General).

Citybus Co. Ltd. services Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories.

http://www.citybus.com.hk/eng/main.asp

First Bus Co. services Hong Kong Island.

http://www.nwfb.com.hk/chi/index.htm

Kowloon Motor Bus Co. Ltd. services Kowloon and the New Territories.

http://www.kmb.hk/english.php

New Lantao Bus Co. services Lantau Island.

http://www.newlantaobus.com/mainpage.htm

Minibuses
The yellow and green minibuses run on fixed routes and accept the Octopus cards. The yellow and red minibuses have no set routes (just general destinations) and you’ll need exact change for these. Figuring out the routes of these buses can be challenging at first, but depending on where you live, the minibuses may be quite useful. Minibuses pick up and drop off passengers anywhere along their routes. To catch one, you have to flag them down at a place where it is safe to stop; to get off, you have to let the driver know (“Yau Lok” in Cantonese, but a loud “next stop please” will probably work too!)
http://www.td.gov.hk/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/minibuses/index.htm

Trams / The Peak Tram
Don’t forget about these fun and unique ways to see the city!

http://www.td.gov.hk/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/tram_and_peak_tram/index.htm

Ferry Services and Timetables

The Department of Transportation offers ferry schedules for all ferry companies that operate in Hong Kong. These include Kaito ferries, smaller local ferries that travel to the outlying islands.

http://www.td.gov.hk/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/ferries/index.htm

Star Ferry Co. Ltd. services the area within Victoria Harbour

http://www.starferry.com.hk/new/en/index.asp

New World First Ferry offers local service and service to Macau

http://www.nwff.com.hk/engtext/schedule/brs000000.asp

Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry Co. offers services to Lamma

http://www.hkkf.com.hk/en/index.html

TurboJet offers services to Macau, Shenzen and Guangzhou
http://www.turbojet.com.hk/index.htm

Hong Kong International Airport
Find out where you can catch the Airport Express (the express train link between the airport and Central), as well as departure and arrival times at this site.

http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/index.html

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION
Department of Transportation
If you are planning to operate a private vehicle in Hong Kong, your starting point for information is the Government’s Department of Transportation. The site outlines the procedures for registering a vehicle and for obtaining a local driver’s license (required by law if you are a Hong Kong resident).

http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/transport/index.htm

Drivers’ Licenses for Overseas License Holders A Hong Kong license is a necessity if you wish to drive legally. Department of Transportation requirements are listed here.

http://www.td.gov.hk/public_services/licences_and_permits

Current Traffic Conditions

Get up to date traffic conditions for seven different regions from the Transport Department.

http://traffic.td.gov.hk/selection_e.htm

Parking Garage Locations

YP Map will reveal the location of parking garages close to your destination.

http://www.ypmap.com/en/viewer.asp?mapService=LocationMap


]]> http://cispa.hk/new-parents/newcomers/feed/ 0 Mandarin Language Resources http://cispa.hk/chinese-studies/mandarin-language-resources/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mandarin-language-resources http://cispa.hk/chinese-studies/mandarin-language-resources/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:00:42 +0000 admin http://cispa.jayoatway.com/?page_id=36 The resources listed below come from parents of CDNIS students. CISPA does not endorse or recommend the programs. If you are aware of other programs you would like to share with fellow parents, please send contact information to chinesestudies@cispa.hk.

Mandarin Language Summer Programs:

Hong Kong:

CDNIS Summer Mandarin Program

http://www.cdnis.edu.hk/programmes/summer-school.html

CDNIS Summer Mandarin Immersion and Internship Programmes

http://www.cdnis.edu.hk/news-events/highlight/337.html

Beijing and Shanghai:

Mandarin House

http://mandarinhouse.cn/

Taipei:

Lih Jen International Private Elementary and Middle School (for younger children)

http://www.ljjhps.tp.edu.tw/CH/02admission_08.php

Chinese Culture University, School of Continuing Education (for older children)

http://my.sce.pccu.edu.tw/MS/mandarin/Detail.aspx?ProdId=1C53sample&CataId=1805

Mandarin Training Center, National Taiwan Normal University

http://web.mtc.ntnu.edu.tw/mtcweb/index.php?option=com_guoyu&task=show_article&id=157&lang=en

Mandarin Daily News

http://enroll.mdnkids.com/ChineseCourses/intro_e.asp

http://www.mdnkids.com/events/2011_summer_program/index.html

Taipei Fuhsing Private School Chinese Camp

http://www.fhjh.tp.edu.tw/

Taipei Mandarin Summer Camp

http://mlc.sce.pccu.edu.tw/summer-camp/

Y17

http://www.y17.com.tw/index.php

Local Mandarin Schools:

Blossoms Early Mandarin

Mandarin playgroups and language classes for children 1 to 11
Locations in North Point and Ho Man Tin, Kowloon
Website: www.earlymandarin.com
Email: linda@earlymandarin.com
Tel: 9622 5987

Executive Communications Education Centre
They offer one-on-one tutorials and group classes (in Central and offsite) for kids (P1 to Gr. 12) and adults.
Website: www.ecgroup.com.hk
Email: learn@ecgroup.com.hk
Tel: 2537 0835

Mandarin for Munchkins
Playgroups and classes for children 1 and up
Locations throughout Hong Kong, including Central, Kowloon, South Side, Clearwater Bay, and Discovery Bay
Tel: 2486 9062

 

Mandarin Language Art Classes:

Shirley’s Art House
Wan Chai Art classes for children 3 to adult

Chinese reading and writing courses for children 5 and up
Website: www.shirleysarthouse.com
Email: shirleysarthouse@yahoo.com.hk
Tel: 2895 3722

Alliance Church
Discovery Bay
Art classes for children 3 to 5.5
Saturdays: 10:40 – 11:40
Website: http://centre.dbac.org.hk/eng_main.htm
Email: centre@dbac.org.hk
Tel:  2987 8136

 

Mandarin Language Sports Classes:

ESF Sports Programme

Gymnastics classes in Mandarin for children 3 to 6+
Website: http://www.esf.org.hk/esf_sports/programmes/gymnastics.asp
Email: sports@esf.org.hk
Tel: 2711 1280

Websites:

www.iMandarinPod.com has podcasts in Mandarin.

www.archchinese.com has animated stroke order. Subscribers can also generate practice worksheets.

www.mdnkids.com offers multiple publications in Chinese for kids, including news articles.

www.mdnkids.com/english_hp/ descriptions of publications above in English.

 

iPhone/iPad apps:

KTdict C-E Chinese/English dictionary

Chinese4kids

Pleco flashcards / You can download the Pleco apps in your iphone and use the optical reader to recognise Chinese characters (both traditional and simplified). It is a great tool!

Pencilbot

Panda Chinese flashcards

 

 

List of CDNIS Mandarin teachers available for tutoring:

 

Canadian International School of Hong Kong Chinese Tutor List 2011-2012

Parents often approach the School to ask for assistance in finding tutors for their child(ren).       In order to ease the search, a list of tutors is provided without prejudice for CDNIS parents. The purpose of this list is solely to facilitate interviews with tutors. CDNIS does not offer any official tutorial service.  Tuition session is solely between parent and tutor’s discretion.

Yvonne Wang

Chinese Teacher G1-6 Chinese CDNIS, Causeway Bay, Student’s Home 5162 0250

yvonnewang@cdnis.edu.hk

 

Connie Zeng

Chinese Classroom Assistant Rec-G6, Language B- G7-G10 Chinese CDNIS, Student’s Home (Certain Area) 6497 0168

conniezeng@cdnis.edu.hk

 

Mei Cheung

IB Chinese Teacher G1-6 IB chinese CDNIS, Causeway Bay, Student’s Home 9775 3199

meicheung@cdnis.edu.hk

 

Flora Hui

G1 Classroom Assistant G1-6 Mandarin & Maths CDNIS

6333 8110

florahui@cdnis.edu.hk

Fiona Chu

G7-8 Classroom Assistant

 

Suning Zhang

Chinese Classroom Assistant Prep to G4 Chinese CDNIS, Student’s Home 6838 5558 suningzhang@cdnis.edu.hk

 

Linda Meng

G1 Classroom Assistant G1-8 CFL Mandarin, Maths & English CDNIS, HK Island, Student’s Home 5183 1119 lindameng@cdnis.edu.hk

 

Lu Chen

Upper School Teacher G6-12 IB Chinese CDNIS, Student’s Home Email only Luchen@cdnis.edu.hk

 

Ivy Wong

Chinese Classroom Assistant Prep-G7 Chinese CDNIS, Student’s home 9121 3722 IvyWong@cdnis.edu.hk

 

Jing Bai Song

Chinese Classroom Assistant Prep. To G8 Chinese Student’s home

6838 7808

Jingbaisong@cdnis.edu.hk

 

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