{"id":46232,"date":"2025-03-18T03:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T03:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hongkongliving.com\/?p=46232"},"modified":"2025-03-18T03:16:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T03:16:03","slug":"fairchild-canadian-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hongkongliving.com\/fairchild-canadian-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Fairchild Canadian Academy: A multicultural preschool for curious young learners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bilingual beginnings, Reggio Emilia roots: A nurturing start for young learners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fairchild Canadian Academy (FCA) offers a dynamic multicultural environment for children and families to grow and succeed together. Founded in 2016, the school caters to students aged eight months to six years, focusing on nurturing curiosity, creativity, and confidence through an inquiry-based method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At its campuses in Sai Ying Pun and Tin Hau, FCA is known for its high’ smile index,’ and happiness is visible. Students build confidence and welcome new challenges, and staff members are committed to developing each child as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reggio Emilia Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learning is rooted in the Reggio Emilia Approach, which originated in Italy over 70 years ago. This inquiry-based approach emphasises the child as a competent, resilient individual full of curiosity and potential. Each child’s innate sense of wonder drives their desire to explore and comprehend the world around them. Learning and play are viewed as the same, and children are encouraged to use their senses and ‘languages’ to learn and express themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Playgroup from eight months<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Tin Hau, Fairchild Junior Academy is a 4,600-square-foot playgroup for children ages eight and 36 months. This purpose-built campus features floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Causeway Bay, Victoria Park, and Victoria Harbour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children under 15 months participate in 60-minute accompanied sessions, while those aged 15 to 23 months enrol in 60 or 90-minute sessions one to three times weekly. Following the Reggio Emilia Approach, children are encouraged to explore areas like the tree house, discovery loft, and vertical garden. Within these environments, they engage in hands-on activities like digging, planting, watering, and caring for various plant species and animals in the class aquarium and terrarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pre-nursery to K3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Children aged two to three transition to pre-nursery classes at the Sai Ying Pun campus, progressing through K1, K2, and K3. The programme accommodates children aged two to six years, offering three-hour sessions five days a week, with flexible morning, afternoon, or full-day attendance options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spanning 8,000 square feet, the Sai Ying Pun campus has been meticulously designed with input from early childhood experts, architects, and researchers to promote creativity, exploration, curiosity, and sensory learning. Children are encouraged to interact with natural materials like wood, water, sand, and soil in gardens, sand and water tables, cooking and arts sections, and an indoor play area. The team frequently introduces outdoor concepts such as worms, butterflies, turtles, and geckos to encourage exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Multicultural learning environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FCA is a happy multicultural community where children and families from around the globe gather, grow, and develop. Families can opt for the International Stream or Dual Language Stream (English and Mandarin) to encourage bilingualism. Native teachers lead classes while the school is overseen by principal Betty Yau, an incredibly passionate Early Years Educator who has been with FCA since pre-opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In K1 to K3, the school integrates the Ontario Kindergarten Program and the Hong Kong Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide alongside the Reggio Emilia Approach. This three-year programme caters to children aged three to six, emphasising learning through play and inquiry-based on current knowledge of child development. It ensures a seamless transition from home or childcare environments, establishing a solid educational groundwork for future learning and fostering lasting knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, FCA also adheres to four fundamental principles: Belonging and Contributing, Self-Regulation and Well-Being, Demonstrating Literacy and Mathematics Behaviours, and Problem-Solving and Innovating. These areas focus on fostering children’s sense of connectedness, emotional regulation, literacy and maths skills, and problem-solving abilities through innovative thinking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The team’s caring culture, passion, and dedication are second to none. FCA works closely with families to enhance every child’s overall well-being and growth. An online platform ensures that parents are well-informed with weekly updates on their child’s academic achievements, and they can arrange one-on-one consultations to discuss their child’s progress and receive guidance on topics such as selecting the right primary school. Families are also encouraged to partake in enriching activities related to their children’s education, including school trips, sharing cultural traditions, and celebrating birthdays in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fairchild facilitates access to prestigious international institutions, local schools, and overseas educational options. Most Fairchild graduates attend esteemed international schools, including ESF, Hong Kong International School, Canadian International School, and French International School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both campuses offer a warm and nurturing environment where students have every opportunity to develop and flourish. We wholeheartedly recommend visiting Fairchild Canadian Academy to explore its incredible facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fairchild Canadian Academy offers an exceptional education experience. The school\u2019s commitment to academic excellence, coupled with a nurturing and inclusive environment, ensures that students receive a well-rounded and globally competitive education. With its Canadian roots and international outlook, FCA is ideally positioned to meet the needs of children in Hong Kong and prepare them for a bright future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fairchild Nursery & Kindergarten<\/a><\/strong>, G\/F & 1\/F, Kong Chian Tower, Block 1, 351 Des Voeux Road West, Sai Ying Pun<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fairchild Junior Academy<\/a><\/strong>, 22\/F Park Commercial Centre, 180 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tin Hau<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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