Parent Handbook 2012-13.pdf - Beacon Hill School

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Parent Information Booklet 2012 - 13The English Schools FoundationBeacon Hill School is part of the unique family of schools, which constitutes the EnglishSchools Foundation. It is made up of nine primary schools, five secondary schools, two allthrough schools, four kindergartens and one school for students with special educationalneeds. These schools are located all over Hong Kong.School HistoryBeacon Hill School was founded on 11 th September 1967 and moved to its present locationin 1968.The school occupies a well-equipped seven storey building and has classroom space toaccommodate a three form entry – a total of 540 students. The summer of 2004 saw a hugerenovation of the sixth floor (funding shared by ESF and the PTA) resulting in a number ofspecial purpose rooms that are state of the art; these include a fully equipped drama studio,music rooms, art room and library. During the summer of 2008 further redevelopment wasimplemented creating much improved facilities such as the resources and reprographicsroom and the multi-purpose rooms on the ground floor, along with playgrounddevelopment. Our dedicated ICT Room has been upgraded during the Christmas of 2008.During the summer of 2009 and 2010 redevelopments for the ‘shared areas’ at the end ofeach corridor and all classrooms have been carried out. During the summer of 2011 allclassrooms had air conditioners replaced and the playground was resurfaced and newplayground equipment was installed. During the summer of 2012, the main is beingrefurbished.8
Parent Information Booklet 2012 - 13Beacon Hill School Mission‘The Beacon Hill School community is a safe, caring and stimulatingenvironment where everyone is respected and valued. The studentswill have every opportunity to achieve in all aspects of school life andthey will understand their responsibility as global citizens.’The School VisionThe curriculum at Beacon Hill School will be well balanced, meeting the academic, social,personal, emotional, physical and cultural needs of each child. It will celebrate thedevelopment of child–centred independent learning with particular reference to students’own experiences and the community of Hong Kong. The students will be empowered andencouraged to become confident citizens of the future.The physical environment will be welcoming and stimulating throughout. The schoolbuilding and immediate surroundings will be effectively managed and resourced so as tocreate a healthy and safe teaching and learning environment.Students will be motivated independent learners with the ability to acquire and applyknowledge. They will be confident, have a passion for learning and be ready to face newchallenges. They will develop interpersonal skills enabling them to value all individuals andrespect the worth of others. Above all they will enjoy coming to school.Parents/Families will be active partners in their students’ education. They will be proud tobe an integral part of the school community.Teachers will be recognised as supportive and caring professionals who are sensitive to theneeds of all members of the school community. Through reflective practice they will delivera creative, imaginative, challenging and child-centredcurriculum, which will ensure that the students of BeaconHill School will have a passion for learning.Collaboratively written by BHS students, parents and teachers.First presented, September 2004. Revised 20099
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