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Editor’s letter

As a child I absolutely loved to read, write, sing, dance and invent all sorts of contraptions that I would concoct in the hours between school’s end and bedtime. Don’t get me wrong, I loved watching television too, and while I cherish the time spent watching my favourite cartoons that now form part of my childhood memories, the snapshots of my upbringing that really stand out are the hours I spent actively exploring my adventurous side – beyond the classroom, beyond the confines of my campus.

I would play tennis, shoot hoops with my brother, go ice skating – I’d do all of the things that, as adults, we just don’t have the time to do… or so we tell ourselves. Childhoods are enriched by opportunities to freely express, explore and examine the world around us. With this After School Guide, our aim is to give your kids a place to start. When school can become an all-eclipsing element in a child’s life, it’s imperative that they have avenues of fun and adventure, too. So whether it’s sailing and horseback riding or drama and STEM, we have included numerous places that provide opportunities for children’s growth and development outside of traditional academics.

Best of all, we sat down with some education experts who graciously relayed their best advice to give your children the greatest chance of success, whether it’s in exam preparation, science, arts, sports or bespoke tuition.

To cap it all off, we’ve included a list of old school games on the backpage to introduce your kids to. Spend quality time with them battling over games you used to play as a child. Have fun! Cheyelene

Contributors

Charmaine Ng

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Charmaine knows all the ins and outs of the city, including where to get the best pork chop rice (hint: it’s a chain restaurant). In her spare time, she likes to write stories and spend an absurd amount of time on social media.

Bella Huang

Our newest intern Bella Huang is a journalism student currently taking a gap year to explore herself and the city. She believes that travelling, reading and talking to people are the best ways for personal growth.

Vicky Lam

Vicky is a graphic designer based in Hong Kong. She is a fanatic about typographic design in newspapers, books and magazines. On weekends, she loves going on hikes, taking photos of the city, shopping and hunting for the best coffee spots.

Inspire the future

Education experts relay their best advice on how to motivate kids

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David Hanson

Founder of Hanson Robotics and Creator of Sophia the Robot “Learning institutions don't necessarily always emphasise dreaming, imagination and creativity. But the irony is that almost everybody who really changes the world is driven by dreams.”

Yolanda Miller

Director at British Tutors

“Your child’s mental wellbeing is as important as their academic development. They need people to talk to, to bounce ideas off and to guide them.”

Joanna Hotung

Founder and CEO of KG Group Education

“The arts help children anchor their experiences, explore freely, and make sense of their world and the issues around them."

Liz Gower

Manager at AMG “Ensure that the material they are learning in school is understood on a week-by-week basis and isn’t allowed to sit in an ‘I’ll revise that later’ pigeon-hole.”

Vincent Alarcon

Director of Sports at ESF Sports & Language “Nothing is easy and shouldn’t just be handed to you. Sport also helps children learn how to deal with pressure and stress in a safe environment.”