The List #220, Aug 15 2014

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Issue 220 15 August 2014

EVERY TWO WEEKS

T h e M a g a z i n e T h at K n o w s

Back to School?

Heading back to class doesn’t need to be a drag!

CONTENTS

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05 Editor’s Letter 06 Guestlist Pussy Galore

Kitty Carmichael plays jazz and soul all month at Salon de Ning.

08 Wishlist

Trendwatch

Pretty, pouffy tutus for a good cause. Do they make them for grown-ups too?

Lookbook

Pui Pui To of 2P Art Gallery shows us that style doesn’t have to come at a high price.

Beauty and Wellness

The fitness gurus at Bikini Fit put us through our paces.

What’s In

We pick the latest must-haves from Toys “R” Us to help ease that back to school transition.

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The Back to School Checklist

From new school shoes to name labels, hair cuts to kids’ books, here’s what you need to start the new school year with a bang.

58 Baby Pak choi

Baby Milestones

What baby milestones deserve to be commemorated with a plaque and a photo? Mom-to-be Sarah Fung gets perilously close to Baby-Shaming.

KNOW & TEL

Stationery Shops p.22

Tuition Centers p.26

After-School Sports p.30

Kids’ Parties p.38

Adult Education p.46

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editor’s letter

School’s in, Sucker September is almost upon us, and you know what that means: time to get ready to head back to school. Fortunately, The List has got you covered.

Looking for school shoes? Backpacks?

Name labels? Flip to our feature story on p.16 to get the lowdown on where to find essential school supplies. Then head to our listing of the city’s best Stationery Shops (p.22) to fill your pockets with pens, pads and other desk essentials.

If you think your kids needs a bit of extra help this term, find our listing of Tuition Centers

on p.26, or help them burn off some pent-up energy with After School Sports on p.30.

Of course, with the start of school comes the deluge of birthday parties. Make yours as painless as possible with the help of the venues, party supplies and entertainers we’ve listed on p.40.

But it’s not all about the kids. We’ve also scoured the city for the coolest Adult Education courses on offer. From part-time courses to MBAs and even fun qualifications such as flower arranging and wine-tasting, we’ve got it all on p. 46.

Get in Touch I’d love to hear from you! E-mail me: sarah.fung@hkmagmedia.com Find me on Twitter: @sarahefung

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Make a Date Our picks for the month

Kitty Carmichael and her band

Through Aug 31

Aug 16, 23-24

Kitty Carmichael

Book Crossing Festival

Hit up The Pen’s super-swanky Salon de Ning to see Kitty Carmichael do her thing. Kitty and her band will be playing jazz and soul with a modern twist, five nights a week until the end of August. What’s more, there’s also a new craft beer promo in place, featuring US, Spanish and Swedish brews.

Tue-Thu, 9:30pm-12:30am; Fri-Sat, 10:30pm-1:30am.

Salon de Ning, B/F, The Peninsula, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2696-6705. Free entry.

Wed, Sat

Late Night Munchies Divino’s Summertime Late Night Party Fest is offering up delicious bar food late into the night. On Wednesday and Saturday evenings, order burgers, pizzas, pastas, cold platters and desserts.

11:30pm-2:30am. Divino, 73 Wyndham St., Central, 2167-8883.

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You should never throw a book away. The organizers of the Book Crossing Festival have been encouraging people to drop off unwanted books for the past month. And in coming weeks, there will be book fairs at the Cultural Centre and at Youth Square in Chai Wan. Regardless of whether or not you donated books last month, if you bring an unwanted read to the festival you’ll be eligible to pick up another one for free.

Aug 16, 1-6pm. Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2734-2009; Aug 23-24, noon-6pm. Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Rd., Chai Wan. Free entry to both.

Guestlist

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Worth Your Salt?

Armani Aqua’s Salt Discovery Menu features exquisite creations paired with rare, exotic salts: think pink Himalayan and Persian blue varieties. It ain’t cheap, though: a sixcourse menu starts at a whopping $1,288 and goes up to $1,888 including bubbles. For those not feeling all that sodium, there’s also a three-course menu available for $698.

Spotted!

Sunday Funday August 3

Armani Aqua, Shop 204-205, 2/F, Chater House, 8 Connaught Rd. Central, 3583-2828.

Aug 17, 30

Boat Tour to the Ninepin Group Fancy a trip to the Ninepin Group, aka the Kwo Chau Islands? On this outing from Hong Kong-based Hiking Tours, a speedboat from Sai Kung will take you to the islands, which are among the most rugged in Hong Kong. You’ll have a few hours to check out the fascinating rock formations.

9:30am. Sai Kung New Public Pier. $380 from hikingtours.hk.

Family festival Sunday Funday took place at Stanley Plaza earlier this month, featuring an “Alice in Wonderland” theater production, a live performance from singer-songwriter Joyce Lee—and even an appearance from Peter Rabbit. Families enjoyed carnival games and face-painting sessions, as well as a Zumba class. Organized by the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation, proceeds were donated towards HKAHF patient treatments.

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A dose of Hong Kong style Trending Bites

Snack Attack

Snack delivery boxes are all the rage right now, and if you can’t make it through the day without a sweet treat or two, then Snacking Bird will cheer you up—they deliver healthy and tasty boxes of goodies to your home or office. Select from two options: Feeling Fly ($230) or Feeling Peckish ($180). The Hong Kong team behind the brand handpicked all organic and natural products, which are so tasty it’s hard to believe they don’t contain added sugar! We love the mini granola bites, dark quinoa chocolate and chewy fruit bars. www.snackingbird.com

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Fashion Forecast This fortnight’s style digest

Pastel Pointers Re-live your summer holidays with these bright and cheerful heels.

Hot

Trendwatch

Sophia Webster @ J.Crew, $2,450

Backpacks The old-school backpack is back, with a trendy twist.

Danielle Nicole @ The9thMuse, $545

Metallic Layers Good with simple jeans, far too 80s with a short skirt.

Kookai, $1,980

Basketball Dresses This would put any player off their game.

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Shop for a Cause These angelic tutus by My Little Princess (MLP) are perfect if you’ve got any little girls in your household. Handmade by mother-of-one Amy Djokovic, each dress is unique, tailored from at least 10 layers of soft tulle, with a cotton lining and lots of fun sparkles. What’s more, Amy aims to raise at least $100k for the Cancer Research Fund by donating all profits from sales of the tutus, after losing her mother to the disease this year, so your purchase will make your little ones happy and benefit a good cause. $500-950 from Mirth Home, M/F, Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang, www.mirthhome.com; or from Discovery Bay’s monthly markets.

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Bling Caps Usually big jewels scream class, but not with this baseball cap.

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Applications for 2015/16 and beyond are welcome.

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Lookbook

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Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Fuschia I’ve been using this lipstick for a year now. I’m a true believer in not purchasing expensive things to make yourself pretty or happy.

Vintage Earrings These earrings cost me less than $200. Everyone thinks they’re designer—but it’s just an affordable piece.

Doctor’s Best Hyaluronic Acid Capsules I swear by this supplement, which keeps my skin moisturized and glowing. It’s my ultimate beauty secret.

Pui Pui To Pui Pui To is the founder and curator of 2P Contemporary Art Gallery, as well as the adjoining clothing boutique Luv My Dress.

She tells Andrea Lo about her favorite things.

Chanel Coco Noir Perfume I have been wearing this scent for years. I was probably 19 the first time I used it—I bought it with my first pay check. This bottle I have now, I got it from someone who is very special to me.

G/F, 23 Po Tuck St., Shek Tong Tsui, 2803-2157, www.2p-gallery.com; www.luvmydress.com

Canon EOS 650D Camera I take this camera with me everywhere. I started off with an older version, but needed an upgrade, so I bought this.

Pink Jacket

H&M Espadrilles I have a thing for white shoes, especially in the summer. They go with every one of my outfits.

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My favorite jacket from last season was originally from a factory and I redesigned it. Chinese retail factories make ready-to-wear clothes, but if you want to put in your own design ideas, they will produce the pieces for you.

Beauty & Wellness

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Your guide to looking fit and fabulous

Tried & Tested

The New Fit By now, you’ve probably heard about Bikini Fit. But what’s the big deal? The List’s Kate Springer laces up her sneakers to check it out for a week.

The gist: Founded by tough-stuff personal trainer Alex de Fina, Bikini Fit is out to promote healthy bodies and long-term lifestyle changes. The workout is womenonly and, no, you don’t have to be ripped to join—the boot camp-style workouts focus on individual goals. Aside from training six days a week, there are also one-on-one personal consultations, nutrition workshops and Facebook support groups.

Mon: Ten minutes into the first workout—a mix of squats, kettlebell lifts, rope throws, push-ups and running—and I was already soaked with sweat and moaning several “Oh, dear gods” under my breath.

Tue: Yoga. Yessss. Stiff and sore from Monday, yoga felt amazing.

Wed: A message on Facebook says to bring mats again.

More yoga, I hope, but nope—it’s 45 minutes of exhausting

ab work, most of which I couldn’t get through. It was a little embarrassing, but made me realize how much I neglect my core in my usual routine.

Thu: I rolled up with aching arms and cement legs and didn’t think I could move, but it’s amazing what a little motivation and group energy can do—think stair sprints, TRX jumps, sandbag lunges, kettle bells and more than a fair amount of squats.

Fri: I can hardly walk from yesterday, but luckily today is all about the arms. We did this routine dubbed the “Dirty 30s”—you try to do 30 reps at six different stations—and it was intense. But, because you’re so busy sweating, time flies by and you’re done before you know it.

Sat: Boxing day! A favorite of mine, as the drills are really fun and it’s a little more laid-back. Plus, a few rounds of punches and you feel a whole lot less guilty about whatever else the weekend brings.

The verdict: Bikini Fit is for women who seriously want to get in shape—but don’t confuse that with “get skinny.”

Of course, with this much exercise you’ll lose weight, but the program focuses on strength and lasting lifestyle changes. Yes, it’s vigorous, but I walked away from every workout feeling fantastic.

Bikini Fit holds sessions in Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, Hong Kong Park, as well as a newly launched series in Kowloon Park. From $795 per week

Hot Product Summer Strands Looking for a de-frizz cream that actually works? Enter the “Summer Hair” line from Frédéric Fekkai. These bright orange tubes are packed with glossy, fresh-scented creams that protect against the sun, frizz, color-fading, chlorine, humidity and salt. In short: the range was made for a Hong Kong summer. The List tried the After Sun Daily Mask ($380) for detangling and UV protection, as well as the Smooth Sailing Anti-Frizz Cream ($320), which had a cool tingly feeling and kept parched hair manageable even on the dog days.

Available at Joyce Beauty locations including, G/F, New World Tower, 6-18 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2869-5816, www.joyce.com

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What’s In Toys “R” Us

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1. Masterpiece Grimlock Transformer

$1,199.90 2. Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch

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3. Lego Pencil Case

$59.90 each

4. Transformers Rolling Suitcase

$349.90 5. Lego City Arctic Outpost

$399.90 6. True Heroes Mobile Heli Base

$399.90

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7. Talking Sofia & Animal Friends

$479.90 8. Leap Frog LeapReader

$499.90 9. Frozen Rolling Luggage

$399.90 10. Play-Doh DohVinci Memory Masterpiece

$139.90 11. Animal Adventure Learning Table 11 12

$199.90 12. Discovery Cube

$399.90

Various locations including Shop OTG23, G/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, 2-27 Canton Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2730-9462, www.toysrus.com.hk

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School’s In

Summer’s almost over and it’s time to face the new school year. Here’s what you need to make the transition from summer fun to term-time toil an easy one.

Photos: Stuck on You

Get Name Labels Made Make sure your kids never lose their stuff again by labeling it all. Here are a couple of our favorites. Or you know, just use a permanent marker.

Stuck On You Aside from selling an array of adorable personalized stationery, party equipment and toys, Stuck On You specializes in name tags for all of your kids’ belongings: from shoe stickers that go on the insole, to iron-on clothing labels and backpack tags. You simply have to select a design, a font, and color scheme and you’re ready to go. Don’t know where to start? Choose from a range of assorted value packs, starting from $219. Orders arrive in around two to three weeks. www.stuckonyou.hk

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StickerKid StickerKid Hong Kong provides one of the fastest services for name labels—printing and delivering your order within 24 to 48 hours. Choose from value packs starting from $289, which come with a variety of fully customizable labels and tags for all your child’s belongings. Great for even the unruliest of nippers, all of StickerKid’s stickers are water-resistant, as well as safe to use in the washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. www.stickerkid.hk

Get a Hair Cut Remember those bowl haircuts your parents gave you as a kid? Don’t inflict that on your offspring: pop them into one of these kiddie salons and get that bed head professionally sorted.

Private i Garden Kids Salon PiG now has three kids salons about town, offering one-stop grooming treatment for little ones. If getting them to sit still for a while is tricky, then pop in here for a playroom atmosphere with music, movies and games. Haircuts are $350, while a wash and style is $200. If you want to create a mini-me, the team also offers family packages where you can get made over together.

G25, Olympian City 3, 1 Hoi Wang Rd.). The experience here is designed to be a real treat for kids, who get to sit on carousel animals and watch cartoons while having their hair cut! The stylists are specially trained to even cut newborns’ hair, and they offer free certificates if it’s your first-ever haircut. Prices start from $238 for boys and $264 for girls.

Shop 218, Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Rd., Causeway Bay, 2882-2118, www.magicmirror.com.hk

Various locations, including Shop 230, 2/F, Lee Gardens Two, 28 Yun Ping Rd., Causeway Bay, 2618-2330, www.privateigarden.com

Magic Mirror This children’s hair salon has been running in Causeway Bay since 1992 and has since also opened up a branch in Mong Kok (Shop

Buy New Shoes

Apple and Pie

What’s a new school year without a shiny new pair of shoes? Here are two shops that do quality kicks for growing toes.

Stride Rite Founded way back in the early 1900s in the US, Stride Rite is a shoe manufacturer that has remained committed to producing high-quality children’s footwear. You’ll find shoes for kids who are at least 5 years old as well as some for younger toddlers and babies. There are six locations in Hong Kong, including at Sogo and Ocean Terminal. Online shopping is also available.

Various outlets, including Bumps to Babes, 5/F, Pedder Building, 12 Pedder St., Central, 2522-7112, www.bumpstobabes.com

Apple and Pie

Established by a group of Hong Kong parents who found it hard to find decent footwear for their children, Apple and Pie aims to make shoes that are both comfortable and practical.

What’s more, there are tons of styles to choose from. Find school shoes and sneakers, as well as cute little ballerina flats, sandals, and even Wellingtons—perfect for Hong Kong’s rainy, humid weather.

Shop 206, 2/F, Retail Podium, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Rd., Wong Chuk Hang, 3102-0853, www.appleandpie.com

Something for Mom...

Ever tried to hustle kids, bags, pets and spouse out the door when— disaster—you spill your coffee all over your work outfit? Make hot beverage-related wardrobe malfunctions a thing of the past with the Mighty Mug, a coffee flask that makers assure us is unspillable, thanks to its Smartgrip bottom, which creates a vacuum when you set it down. But don’t worry—the seal is easily released when you lift it straight upwards. Magic! $199, available at Pacific Coffee Company and Bookazine outlets citywide.

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Stock up on Books Ahead of the new school term, why not pick up some popular children’s titles? It’s never too early to foster a love of reading!

BookBugz Anyone with kids in Hong Kong knows it can get pretty pricey keeping them wellread. Enter BookBugz, a new website dedicated to offering quality children’s books at bargain prices.

All the titles are sold at below the recommended retail price, and you’ll find a well-curated selection of popular classics

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such as Julia Donaldson’s “The Snail and the Whale” for just $50. Run by an experienced primary school teacher, the site is divided into categories to help you find books appropriate to your child’s level and preferences. Delivery is free for orders over $200. www.bookbugz.com.hk

Paddyfield This long-standing online bookshop has a huge library of books for people of all ages, from kids to teens right up to adults. The sheer amount of stock available makes the website a little tricky to navigate, but you can filter by new arrivals, classic titles, American, British or Asian authors, or even “value reads” starting at just $32. www.paddyfield.com

Take 5: School Bags 1.

Library Bag, $279, Stuck On You www.stuckonyou.hk

oo Make sure all vaccinations are up-to-date oo Inform the school of any change of address or emergency numbers, as well as behavioral or developmental issues

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Shop 1, G/F, Oriental Crystal Commercial Building, 46 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central.

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oo Get your hands on a family calendar to keep track of important appointments for each family member

Flower Power, $450, Cath Kidston Shop 8, G/F, Empire Court, 2-4 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, 2808-0792

oo Practice the route to school, whether it’s getting to the bus stop or driving all the way there in a car oo If your kids have been going to bed later over the holidays, start getting them on a school-friendly sleep schedule

Cartoon Lunch Box, $279, Beatrix @ Bookazine

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Dark stripes, $339, O’Neill 3/F, LCX, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, 3-27 Canton Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 3755-4923.

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Field Trip, $TBC, Zara Kids 70 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2903-9500

oo Let your kids choose their own pencil cases and stationery oo Wash school uniforms and make sure they’re labeled with your child’s name

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oo Compile a checklist and encourage your child to pack their own school things every day oo Write down a plan for packed lunches oo Have a last hurrah! Say farewell to summer with a final day at the beach, a picnic, or a trip to Ocean Park

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Know & Tel Instant Index

26-28 Tuition Centers 30-36 After-School Sports 38-45 Kids’ Parties 46-51 Adult Education

CONTACT US: On the following pages you’ll find a huge array of practical information. We cover more than 200 topics a year. Tell us what you need to know!

Email: thelist@hkmagmedia.com

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Stationery Shops With pens like these…

G.O.D.

Log-On

Muji

CN Square Chung Nam, the biggest stationery store in Hong Kong, has moved and expanded after more than three decades in Mong Kok. After rebranding to CN Square, it is now a five-story, 12,000-squarefoot mega store that’s a Mecca for all stationery nerds. Alongside the usual, such as office supplies and writing instruments, CN Square has a huge collection of art supplies, from color paints to Chinese calligraphy essentials.

The store also collaborates with local designers—including illustrator Mandycat—to create stylish own-brand stationery for customers.

503 Nathan Rd., Yau Ma Tei, 2384-2436, www.facebook.com/cnsquare503

Eslite On the top floor of the renowned threestory bookstore in Causeway Bay is Eslite Stationery Corner. Much like other parts of the bookstore, the stationery corner is decorated with dark wood and warm light, creating a quiet and peaceful environment for shoppers. Eslite believes that stationery should be a reflection of the users’ identity, so go wild choosing the very pencil that defines you as a person. You’ll find quality stationery from a wide range of Japanese and European

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brands. Make your everyday note-taking super fancy by equipping yourself with ink from J.Herbin quality calligraphy supplies, or customize your notebook with the extensive Washi tape collection, which comes in a riot of patterns and colors.

8–10/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Rd., Causeway Bay, 3419-6789

G.O.D. Hong Kong’s homegrown brand, G.O.D., is known for designs that fuse practicality and creativity with a local twist. The brand’s design team finds inspiration in the unique culture of Hong Kong, and the stationery collection is no exception.

A4 document holders ($195) are printed with neon ad signs and graffiti. Tired of tangled cords? Let G.O.D.’s mahjong or Buddha-themed cable organizers ($65) come to your rescue.

Various outlets, including 48 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2805-1876, www.god.com.hk

This lifestyle chain has locations all across the city for the style-conscious, who flock here for a well-curated selection of practical but fashionable stationery from Japan. There’s a “Back to School” sale every summer, with attractive deals on organizers, notebooks and other stationery. New products arrive in store all the time; Check out Log-On’s Facebook page for new arrivals and deals.

Various locations, including Room 1, UG/F, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, 2265-5333, www.logon.com.hk

Muji The Japanese lifestyle brand is all about sustainable living. In keeping with the less-is-more ethos, Muji has a consistently minimalist style across all its products. For note-takers, it has an impressive collection of high-quality gel-ink pens ($9 each) that come in 12 colors. Newly launched for the brand’s annual back-to-school sale is an erasable gel-ink pen set. And now you can add a personal touch to Muji’s signature clean, plain notebook covers with DIY stamping services in selected stores, including Lee Theatre Plaza, to make sure that your notepad stands

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Prints

Various locations, including 3-4/F, Lee Theatre Plaza, 99 Percival St., Causeway Bay, 3971-3120, www.muji.com.hk

This Singaporean brand is inspired by simplistic Scandinavian design, and offers something to fit every color palette. Spice up your desk with some of Prints’ colorful folders, notebooks and storage boxes. The design company uses acid-free paper for all products to ensure lasting quality. Prints is also a retailer for the Finnish design brand Marimekko. Can’t make it to a retail shop? Online ordering is also available, with free delivery available for purchases over $2,000.

Open Quote Located in the painfully trendy PMQ creative hub on Aberdeen Street, Open Quote is a concept store that carries locally designed stationery, alternative books and more. All of Open Quote’s products have their own unique messages. The “Imperfect” series—comprising superficially flawed pencils and notebooks—champions the beauty in imperfection. Paper used for the store’s assorted notebooks is eco-friendly and FSC-certified, meaning the wood pulp used in production is sourced from sustainable timber forests.

Unit S401, Block A, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen St., Central, 2548-3199, www.openquote.com.hk

37 Staunton St., Central, 2217-7707, www.printsinternational.com

head to Qips. The petite stationery shop holds the philosophy that stationery is the center of lifestyle (yeah, they really love stationery), and offers an extensive range of beautiful notepads, pens and other desk essentials straight from Japan.

Alongside its collection of organizers, Qips has adorable clips that come in the shapes of squirrels, ducks, fourleaf clovers and more. Liven up your desk with a baby penguin (stapler) or a swing bird (glue tape) from its whimsical line of desk necessities.

Shop 2002-03, 2/F, Miramar Mall, 132 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2317-6855, www.qips.hk

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Smythson. The British luxury brand has a history of more than 125 years, and has been renowned for its dedication to quality and design. It is also the stationery supplier to the British Royal Family. Smythson’s first and only store in Asia is in Pacific Place. Customization orders for cards and envelopes are available online, should the urge to send a fancy letter strike.

Unit 243, 2/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2918-9100, www.smythson.com

Bugging Out Face it: at some point in your kid’s school years, they’re going to come home scratching their heads like there’s no tomorrow.

Lice are practically a rite of passage—but that doesn’t mean the whole family has to suffer.

Here’s how to nip those bugs in the butt as quickly as possible.

Locations citywide, including Page One, Shop LG, 1-30 Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, 2778-2808, www.ten-design-stationery.com

Photo: Gilles San Martin via Wikimedia Commons

What are lice anyway?

Basically, lice are tiny little insects— parasites actually—that spread through human contact and sharing infected objects: hence why early school years are the most likely time kids will catch lice. Make sure they head to kindergarten prepared: ask them to avoid head-to-head contact, and beg them keep their hairclips and hats to themselves during playtime.

What should I look for?

Is your child coming home with a scratchy scalp? Red bumps on their neck or shoulders? Complaining of a “tickling” feeling? Sorry, sister, but there’s a good chance your little one has got the bug.

How do you know it’s lice and not another skin condition?

You can see a doctor for a proper diagnosis and prescription shampoos, but lice are usually pretty easy to determine at home. Check by examining the scalp under a light: If you see small white eggs, aka “nits”

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Oh no! My kid has lice!

Any chance I can avoid them? Sure, there’s a sliver of hope, but head lice are extremely contagious. For a fighting change: avoid cuddling (sorry!), wash clothes frequently, vacuum the flat incessantly, and stay clear from sharing brushes or hats.

Ugh, my home is officially infested. Now what?

Ten Design Stationery Utility and comfort are the two watchwords for this local stationery brand, which has won multiple international design awards, including the Good Design Award in 2010—for “Origin”—a pen that emphasizes the comfort of the writer. Other products of note: the “Balance” is a combination of a digital stylus and a ballpoint pen, while the “Silicone Bookmark” doubles as a pen holder. Although the brand does not have its own store, their innovations can be found at various outlets, including Page One. Check out the brand’s designs and retail locations on its website.

on the hair follicle… all signs point to lice.

Don’t panic. Yes, the pesky little things are infuriatingly difficult to clear out, but many a generation has managed thus far. So here’s what to do: • First things first: keep kids out of school if they have lice! Sounds like a no-brainer but remember that what goes around, comes around. And you don’t want a reinfection!

• Pick up some over-the-counter lice shampoo and lotion from Watson’s Pharmacy.

• If using hair lotion, you’ll slather it on before going to sleep, then comb out bugs and eggs in the morning.

• Soak every pillow case, linen, piece of clothing and comb—and anything else porous enough for a little lice family to live on—in boiling water for 20 minutes.

• Vacuum your entire flat—including furniture—and cover it all with a plastic cloth to suffocate the little buggers.

• Still infested? Repeat again the following week... or go ahead and see a doctor for some prescribed meds.

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Tuition Centers You live, you learn

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Apex Education Center Established on the belief that “every student has the potential to excel,” Apex specializes in aiding teens through the college application process.

Its services are divided into three main units—admissions consulting, test preparation and tutoring, and academic courses. Other tutoring programs available include training for SSAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS and AP. Each class is limited to a maximum of four students.

international schools in Hong Kong, boarding schools in England and Australia, as well as local schools. It offers training for IB, GCSE, A-Levels and UK entrance examinations, as well as courses for international school students in years seven to nine.

1/F, 60-64 Des Voeux Rd. West, Sheung Wan, 2803-0073, www.estudy.edu.hk

Unit 401, Honest Motors Building, 9-11 Leighton Rd., Causeway Bay, 2836-3650, www.apexcenter.hk

British Tutors British Tutors offers exactly what it says on the tin: tutors from the UK who teach private classes in numerous subjects, ranging from French and Latin to ancient history. If you’re looking to send your kids abroad—particularly to the UK—skills development classes, to help prepare children for school entrance, are also available.

11/F, Ho Lee Commercial Building, 38-44 D’Aguilar St., Central, 8191-2252

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ITS is a private tutor service specializing in individual or small-group tuition in primary- to tertiary-level subjects.

Language services include classes in Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Tuition for primary school kids starts at $330 per hour, going up to $530 for classes on a tertiary level.

3/F, Sun House, 181 Des Voeux Rd., Central, 2116-3916, www.tuition.com.hk

Kumon You might have seen one of the many Kumon outlets around town—or even remember practicing it yourself as a kid! The Kumon method is a Japanese learning technique that encourages children to solve mathematical equations quickly with daily worksheets.

The exercises aim to increase speed, concentration, logical thinking and academic achievement. Training is offered in English and Putonghua at centers all over Hong Kong.

2890-6533, www.kumon.edu.hk

HK Education & Tutoring Services With a number of dedicated tutors—all honors degree graduates—specializing in different subject areas, HKETS offers tuition for GCSE, A-Levels, IB, HKCEE and other international curricula in the form of either private tuition or grade booster workshops.

Noble Place Cooking, music, math, languages, sports—you name it, Noble Place teaches it. Founded by parents concerned about fulfilling their children’s needs, it also offers a variety of language learning classes in Putonghua, English, French and Spanish.

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time teachers working across various academic fields. Subjects include math, modern languages and science.

10 Somerset Rd., Kowloon Tong, 2338-2268, www.nobleplace.net

NTK Learning Center One of Hong Kong’s leading centers for further academic tutoring, NTK Learning Center provides prep help for public examinations in the UK and US education systems. There are over 500 courses available, taught by 70 full-

3-5/F & 7/F, AIA Plaza, 18 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, 2577-7844, www.ntk.edu.hk

Princeton Review This learning center is specifically designed to help students prepare for important exams such as TOEFL, SAT, SSAT and GMAT. It holds courses on interview techniques for university or college, and private tutors are available to help improve math, science, reading, writing and grammar skills.

5/F, Yardley Commercial Building, 1-6 Connaught Rd. West, Sheung Wan, 2507-9380, www.princetonreviewhk.com

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6/F, Po Wah Commercial Centre, 226 Hennessy Rd., Wan Chai, 2873-0662, tutoring.sylvanlearning.com

The Edge Learning Center Regarding primary and secondary education as a process of self-discovery, The Edge (no word on whether Bono ever makes an appearance as a guest tutor) offers tutoring for languages, the sciences, math, English and psychology.

It has a lot to offer kids of all ages, pushing them beyond the boundaries of the school curriculum.

2/F, The Zoroastrian Building, 101 Leighton Rd., Causeway Bay, 2972-2555, www.theedge.com.hk

Tips from a Teacher Paul Thompson, an art teacher at the King George V School, shares his tips on preparing children for the school year and how to handle common problems they may face.

The List: What are the most common issues for students adjusting to being back at school?

Paul Thompson: The main concern that teachers have is that students aren’t getting enough sleep. In order to learn effectively, the brain must be adequately rested. Fatigue can lead to students not wanting to put in the effort or forgetting materials for lessons. As they adjust to a new timetable, this can be frustrating.

The List: How should parents tackle these problems?

PT: At least a week before the new

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Mr. Thompson’s 5 tips on dealing with that first exciting—and terrifying—day of high school: • Secondary school means all kinds of big adjustments: help your kid get the easy stuff right, by ensuring they have a copy of their schedule.

• If your tween has a friend at the same school, take them to school together on the first day to ease their nerves.

• Make sure they arrive on time, with a practice run on public transport or by car. Just be sure to add in time for extra traffic.

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term, students should be going to bed and waking up as if it’s a normal school day. This might help eliminate “holiday jetlag.”

The List: How do you get students out of the holiday rut?

PT: I often set short, quick tasks that have a variety of different activities.

Some may be discussion-based whereas others may be visual, and some verbal. It is also effective to have fun group activities that can encourage students to interact with each other.

The List: How do you warm up students for the year ahead?

PT: After a long holiday a lot of students—and staff!—find it difficult to get back into the routine of learning. Most teachers begin the first week slowly and do not give any intensive work while students readjust. The start of the year is crucial in engaging the learners, and to build an effective learning partnership between the students and teachers.

• It sounds obvious, but parents should encourage kids to set up a locker, and lock up heavy books between lessons.

• Most students have mobile phones: make sure that your child can reach you, but only if really necessary. It is better that they seek advice from teachers who are prepared and looking to help out new students.

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Flora Ho Sports Centre Located at Hong Kong University’s Pok Fu Lam campus, the Flora Ho Sports Centre is not just open to HKU students or alumni; although if you know one, you can pay a guest fee to enter on a oneoff basis. Community Members can pay $5,000 per year (about $416 per month) to access the huge range of sports facilities, which include table tennis, squash courts, billiard tables, dance studios, a golf putting green, a softball pitching machine, a swimming pool and a fitness room—booking is not required for the last two facilities, though you’ll need to call ahead for the rest.

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AGA Golf Golf isn’t exclusively for middleaged, well-off guys: it’s also great for children’s mental and physical development. The only local school in Hong Kong affiliated with the Australian Teachers’ Golf Federation, AGA offers fun, educational courses for kids of all ages. Regular courses are $960 for a pack of four lessons, and discounted trial lessons are available for $150.

2/F, Olympian City 1, 11 Hoi Fai Rd., Tai Kok Tsui, 2271-4953, www.juniorgolf.com.hk

Christine Liao School of Ballet Established for nearly half a century, the Christine Liao School of Ballet offers ballet

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classes for all types: pre-schoolers, teens, adult and even teacher training classes.

Other dance classes are also available, including western dance, modern jazz and Chinese dance, as well as creative arts classes for kids, giving students different experiences of the arts. The school provides performance opportunities for its students, such as parade or ballet shows.

The 18 campuses are spread across different districts of Hong Kong, so it’s easy to find one near to you.

Room 1201, Star House, 3 Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2736-6118, www.christineliaoballet.com.hk

CQB Plaza Burn off some pent-up energy at CQB Plaza, a 20,000-square-foot indoor war game site. Founded by an avid group of war game fans, this place has two zones—one designed to look like a green house, and one that’s a mockup of a warehouse. Junior players (ages 8 and up) shoot harmless sponge pellets.

It’s $170 per person for a four-hour session from Monday to Thursday. The center is open until a red-eyed 4:30am.

Call ahead to make a booking.

5/F, Heng Seng Industrial Building, 185-187 Wai Yip St., Kwun Tong, 6971-8810, www.cqb-plaza.com

Fun Zone With two locations—Kennedy Town and Ma On Shan—Fun Zone is a great option for kids and parents living on Hong Kong Island or in the New Territories. The Kennedy Town branch has more than 10,000 square feet of space while the Ma On Shan branch is 5,000-square-foot—both have brightly colored ball pits, adventure tunnels, slides and other distractions. The equipment all follows North American or European standards to give parents peace of mind. There’s also a dedicated area for kiddies aged 3 or under.

Entry fee includes admittance for one adult and one child, and starts at $100 on weekdays if your kid is aged 1-2, going up to $160 for kids aged 3-12 on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and summer holidays. Monthly passes are available. Fun Zone also runs kiddies’ yoga classes, dance, mini rugby and other scheduled activities in partnership with outside vendors.

Both venues can be hired for birthday parties. Oh, and there’s WiFi and a café for the grown-ups!

1/F, The Westwood, 8 Belcher’s St., Kennedy Town, 2258-9558, www.funzone.com.hk

Gecko Yoga for Kids Gecko Yoga aims to explore yoga with your kids in a fun, interesting way.

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Aimed at children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, there’s a wide range of classes available for each age group (some that require the participation of parents, too). For the younger ones, storytelling and music is used to bring the classes to life, while older kids will focus more on flowing sequences, imaginative relaxation and practicing yoga with greater independence. Gecko Yoga also offers a “Birthlight” program for pregnant women and moms with children up to 3 years old. Classes are held around town; check website.

2851-9648, www.geckoyoga.com

Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey Have high-energy kids? Let them have a go at ice hockey. Children from 3 to 14 can participate in one of Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey’s 16-lesson courses, which are divided according to age (about $300 per kid). From skating fundamentals to stickhandling and other essential skills, young players will be in good hands, guided by the Academy’s professional coaches. For advanced courses, the lessons are a mix of both on-ice and dry-land practices and drills.

Unit 1013, 10/F, KITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, 3713-2888, www.hkaih.org

Hong Kong Baseball Association Founded by an avid group of baseball players’ parents, Hong Kong Baseball Association is committed to providing Hongkongers with quality baseball training and league games. The

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whenever you see fit. Prices are $6575 per session, but if your kids take to the ice, you can sign the them up for professional skating classes starting at $260 per hour.

1/F, Cityplaza, 18 Taikoo Shing Rd., Quarry Bay, 2844-8688, www.cityplaza.com

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organization’s district promotion program, largely sponsored by the government, is a perfect start for anyone interested in getting a hang of the sport. Have the kids take up lessons ($165, kids aged 4-8; $185, 8-12; $225, 12 and up) with a 1:20 tutor-to-students ratio. Pick up a baseball glove, a uniform, and you are all set for a batswinging, ball-throwing good time.

Room 1003, 1/F, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, Causeway Bay, 2504-8330, www.hkbaseball.org

Hong Kong International Tennis Academy Have a kid with a Grand Slam dream?

Hong Kong International Tennis Academy has launched the “Monster” kids tennis program, designed for children from 2 to 6 years old. In each 50-minute session ($190 per lesson), young players are expected to hone their hand-eye coordination, concentration and stroke fundamentals with lots of fun, interactive activities.

There are several locations, so check the website for more details.

Unit 3, 9/F, New Tech Plaza, 34 Tai Yau St., San Po Kong, 9662-8888 ,www.hkita.com

Kinder Kicks Formerly known as Socatots, Kinderkicks is a stepping-stone to Brazilian Football Academy, which in turn is aimed at older children. Kinder

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Kicks is a fun introduction to soccer specifically designed for children up to 5 years old. The youngest classes focus on movement and coordination through a variety of activities, and all the classes require parent participation and attendance. Sessions are available in multiple locations.

Unit 6B, Hing Wah Commercial Building, 450-454 Shanghai St., Mong Kok, 2385-9677, www.kinderkicks.hk

International Riding Centre One of the largest private horseriding facilities in Hong Kong, the International Riding Center encompasses 160,000 square feet of space, including five irrigated sand paddocks. The center offers classes for children who are at least 6 years old, as well as adults who weigh less than 75kg. Private lessons cost $500 for 30 minutes while group lessons are $500 for 45 minutes.

228 Fan Kam Rd., Yuen Long, 2488-0828, www.irchk.com.hk

Established in 1960, the Jean M. Wong School of Ballet is one of the most prestigious in Asia, with students going on to acclaimed ballet schools and dance careers. With seven studios operating across Hong Kong, the school offers a wide-ranging curriculum in classical ballet that follows the Royal Academy of Dancing syllabus, as well as boys’ ballet, adult ballet, master classes for professional dancers, and jazz and hip-hop to boot. Its International Summer Dance School attracts students and teachers from different countries, offering classes and workshops in classical ballet, pop jazz, repertoire, and choreography.

Its annual school performance “Stars of Tomorrow,” held in August each year, gives students excellent stage experience.

Various locations, including 18 Tanner Rd., North Point, 2886-3992, www.jmwballet.org

Just Climb Located in East Kowloon, Just Climb is an indoor climbing and bouldering gym, with climbing walls suitable for every ability. You can even practice overhangs and really test your strength.

If you’re a newbie climber interested in

Ice Palace Nestled inside popular shopping destination Cityplaza, Ice Palace is one of the city’s biggest skating rinks and probably one of the best bets for stretching your legs. With easy boot rental, locker facilities and a smart card access system, you can spend some quality time with the kids on the ice

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building your endurance, classes with an instructor are available. A day pass at Just Climb costs $138 for adults, while bouldering courses for kids start at $120 per hour.

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With six branches located over Hong Kong, Playhouse is one of the biggest indoor playground networks in town.

Its biggest branch is the Play House E-Cube Club in Megabox. It’s 10,000 square feet of indoor fun, divided into 10 play zones, including an assiduously sterilized ball pool, a long slide, ride-on cars, a soft toddlers’ playground… and a waiting area with WiFi, magazines and newspapers for parents. A full-day pass is $120 for one adult and one child, or $85 after 6pm during the week, going up to $150 on weekends. Parties and monthly passes are available. Visit the website for information on the other branches, located in Whampoa Garden, Yau Tong, Tsuen Wan, North Point and Yuen Long.

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The government has indoor sports centers all over the city where, for a small fee, you can play squash, practice your swing at an indoor golfing range, have a round of table tennis, run around on the multisports court, use the gym, or even play a game of snooker. Log onto the LCSD website to find a sports center near you, and check out what kind of facilities it offers. To give you an idea of price, the indoor golf driving range at the Island East Sports Centre is just $20 per hour, with discounts for students and the elderly.

Fun for adults and kids alike, Paintball Headquarters has a great indoor paintball facility where you can play fast-paced games such as Capture the Flag—the first team to take the rival

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Scout Association Of Hong Kong The Scout Association offers myriad after-school activities and special interest classes. From arts and computers to languages and logic, the Scouts have something to suit your kid’s appetite at affordable prices. The Scouts Association will foster a sense of togetherness and team-building in your kids when they make new friends and brave the outdoors together.

Classes are held at various venues across Hong Kong—check the website for details.

Hong Kong Scout Centre, Scout Path, 8 Austin Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2957-6499, www.scout.org.hk

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With more than 300 locations around the globe, The Little Gym is a learning and physical development center for kids from 4 months to 12 years old. Providing structured classes in gymnastics, karate, sports skills and dance as well as parent-and-child combo classes. At the same time, Little Gym also offers Parent’s Survival Nights on weekends, where you can leave your kids with trainers who have activities planned. Contact the center to organize a free introductory lesson.

One of the oldest ballet schools in Hong Kong, RL School of Dance was founded by Rosalind Lee way back in

Suite 601, 6/F, World Commerce Centre, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2368-8777, www.thelittlegym.com

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Balloon Art Founded by three balloon enthusiasts a decade ago, you’ll find latex and foil balloons, as well as helium gas, at Balloon Art. Want to make a statement with extravagant balloon decorations?

Artists at Balloon Art can create arches, backdrops, photo frames and even tunnels out of colorful balloons. Prices for venue set-up depend on districts.

Contact Balloon Art for a quote and more balloonin’ ideas.

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Eezy Peezy Parties Take all the hassle out of party planning with Eezy Peezy Parties. This online store has more than 150 themes for you to choose from, with a full collection of

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supplies for each theme, from tableware to gift bags. Catch the last of summer with the Bright Beach collection, or turn your kids into mini flappers and philosophers with the “Hollywood Glamor” theme. E-invites and e-thank you notes are free when you register online (which is also free). There’s also free delivery within Hong Kong for orders of $1,000 or more. Running low on ideas? Check out Eezy Peezy’s Facebook page for inspiration.

Unit 8, 23/F Harbour Industrial Centre, 10 Lee Hing St., Ap Lei Chau, 2580-2530, www.eezypeezyparties.com

Kiddle If the thought of prepping for your kid’s party is filling you with dread, Kiddle offers a one-stop service for all the supplies you might need. Besides offering all the gear required for popular themes, you can purchase pre-packed goodie bags starting at $30. Personalized banners and party favors are also available, as are balloons, confetti and other party supplies. If you want a full event service, check out the gallery on the website, which has jaw-dropping balloon sculptures and cute candy tables, all designed by Kiddle. There’s a $500 minimum spend if you want to pick up your goodies at the Kwun Tong

Parties do not have to cost an arm and a leg, and with Party for Less, you’ll find all the supplies you need at a very reasonable cost. From backdrops and pinatas to paper cups, plates and party hats, you’ll find it all here. You don’t even have to pack your own goodie bags if you don’t have time—this store offers pre-packed bags too. Want a bespoke touch? Party for Less can do personalized banners featuring a photo of the birthday boy or girl in question— perfect for first birthday parties or hundred-day banquets. Pickup at the San Po Kong showroom is free while delivery is available—delivery fees vary depending on the district.

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From inflatable coolers to piratethemed activity kits, Party Paradise has something for guests of all ages. Of course, all the standard party favors and supplies are also available at this online store.

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Simply Love Located in Central, Simply Love is a convenient one-stop party supply store for busy parents. The store stocks foil and latex balloons, party utensils and quality decorations from Australia, the U.K. and America. Get a life-size Olaf foil balloon for your “Frozen”-themed party, alongside matching plates and napkins.

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For little boys, you can kit them out with pirate accessories. Delivery is available to locations on Hong Kong Island for orders of $150 or more. Does the thought of setting up give you a headache? Let the pros do it! For $1,000, Simply Love will take care of party set-up for you.

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Active Kids is an education center that offers four programs for children’s parties. The “Science Adventure” provides fun and exciting science-based games and shows, while food-loving kids will love the “Stormy Chef” program, where they will learn about nutrition, food hygiene and basic tables manners while preparing a meal. Both packages are $2,800 for 90 minutes and eight kids, with a 15 percent venue hire surcharge for the Active Kids Learning Center.

Unit A, 11/F, Yam Tze Commercial Building, 23 Thomson Rd., Wan Chai, 3480-4199, www.activekidshk.com

Chunky Onion Party entertainment with Chunky Onion is no child’s play. The professional theatre company has a team of kid-loving actors and entertainers committed to spicing up your parties with interactive puppet shows, dancing sessions

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and amateur theatrics. The children’s drama performance offers a choice of 12 classics, including Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, Beauty and the Beast, and Cinderella. Prices for all-inclusive entertainment packages depend on your choice of show and date. Custom shows on chosen themes are also available.

Unit G, 9/F, Effort Industrial Building, 2-8 Kung Yip St., Kwai Chung, 2110-0014, www.chunkyonion.com

Dream Party Specializing in children’s parties, Dream Party does entertainment the good oldfashioned way. Clowns, magicians and face paint artists are $1,500 per hour, or rent popcorn and cotton candy machines, and bouncy castles for a minimum of three hours. You can also opt for a pretty candy table. Delivery at $350 for Hong Kong Island and $150 for Kowloon includes set-up and collection.

3996-8782, www.dreamparty.com.hk

Jurassic Garage Established and run by animal lovers, Jurassic Garage has a fixation with animals that creep, crawl and slither.

Book them for your party and the kids will get up close and personal with lizards, snakes, turtles and bugs—all safely supervised by professional animal handlers, of course. All animal encounters are conducted in English, with an option for Spanish or French available upon request. You can even add on an insect life-cycle kit as a take-home party favor— although we wonder if the other parents will thank you. Animal encounters can take place either at the Jurassic Garage

Dread the thought of your children making a mess at home? Bring in the experts and allow the little ones to run riot with all things squidgy and sticky. Qualified preschool teacher Adele English established Messy Play to promote “messy, sensory and exploratory” games that benefit children’s hand-eye coordination, social skills and more. Messy Play offers party entertainment in its studio in Discovery Bay or a venue of your choice. Kids younger than 7 years old are welcome, and sessions run for roughly an hourand-a-half. Price is $200 per child and includes set-up, on-site staff and cleaning (yep—there’s a lot of cleaning).

6688-6984, www.messyplayhk.com

Science Explorer Why is fire hot? How do planes fly? It can be tricky satisfying the incessant questions of curious kids. Science Explorer focuses on science shows and fun experiment sessions for children to help foster a love of learning while having fun at the same time. You can choose among three 30-minute shows— Exploring Ice and Fire, Exploring Crazy Science, and Visible and Invisible. Lab sessions last one hour and six topics are available for you to choose from. This interactive option allows kids to make their own ice cream, build a plane and even make it snow on a summer day in Hong Kong.

16E, International Industrial Center., 2-8 Kwei Tei St., Fo Tan, 2882-7915, www.teg.com.hk

Venues

Bishop Lei International House Situated in the Mid-Levels, the Terrace room on the 1st floor of Bishop Lei International House is a great venue for outdoor parties; the restaurant

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the development of the arts in Hong Kong. The Colour My World studio in Aberdeen is available for parties, where creative kids can take part in a group painting party session, led by resident artists. With materials ranging from fabrics to paint, kids can really unleash their creative potential. The spacious and airy studio has endless possibilities for party themes, and the creative minds at Colour My World are open to new party ideas.

Party Bear Bear

offers a tea buffet party package for kids every day of the week. Guests will have access to the venue’s indoor area, as well as the spacious terrace with a complimentary bouncy castle and balloon twisting for entertainment. The package costs just $118 per head, which includes unlimited food and drinks

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for two hours. A shuttle bus can be arranged for transportation.

4 Robinson Rd., Mid-Levels, 2868-0828, www.bishopleihtl.com.hk

Colour My World More than a decade ago, Anna Tam founded Colour My World to promote

Room 108, Aberdeen Marina Tower, 8 Shum Wan Rd., Aberdeen, 2580-5028, www.colour-my-world.com

Party Bear Bear Founded by party lovers from the U.S., Party Bear Bear is all about themed parties for kids. Although the studio in Sha Tin is a little out of the way, the location guarantees a spacious and well-

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Room 601, Delta House, 3 On Yiu St., Shek Mun, Sha Tin, 2323-6733, www.partybearbear.com

If your kids like helping out in the kitchen at home, hold a Junior Master Chef Challenge at Pizza Express, stress-free. The chain offers pizza making parties for children at seven of its locations on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon. Kids will learn how to make their own ham and pepperoni pizza under the supervision of an experienced chef and they’ll even get a chef’s hat and an apron that they can take home. Pizza making parties run for two hours and cost $198 per kid between the ages of 4 and 11.

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lit venue. The 2,000-square-foot space can accommodate up to 40 kids, and venue rental includes activities, party ware and decorations to fit your chosen theme. For a rainbow party, little artists can unleash their creativity at a painting booth, while the venue is decorated in bright and cheerful hues. Girly girls can have a cupcake tea party, served on three-tier stands. Can’t see any themes that float your boat? The Party Bear Bear team can help you come up with your

Want a party that’ll tire the kiddies out? Hit My Gym’s Kowloon location to get all your party guests moving and grooving. My Gym is experienced in combining sports, dance and gymnastics to create programs that benefit kids’ social and physical development, with safety always a top priority. Birthday parties are one hour, 45 minutes and accommodate up to 20 friends.

Experienced instructors lead the way to create age-appropriate activities, from songs and games to birthday marches.

1/F, Hecny Tower, 9 Chatham Rd. South, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2334-8334, www.mygymhk.com

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Woodland Pre-Schools With 15 locations citywide, Woodland PreSchools offer safe and spacious venues for your child’s party. Rentals are $2,500 for two hours across all locations, and as the schools are designed with children in mind, you can rest assured that they’re safe and kid-friendly. Apart from the schools, Woodland also operates Rosie Jean’s Café on Caine Road. The café prides itself on being the first family-friendly café in the city. Kids can enjoy a specially designed outdoor play area while parents kick back with a coffee.

Rosie Jean’s Café: 1/F-3/F, On Fung Building, 110-118 Caine Rd., Mid-Levels, 2559-4855, www.woodlandschools.com

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Kid Columnists

Max Lee, 9

The List magazine took to the streets to ask our future readers: “What are you most look forward to about getting back to school?”

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Chan Cheuk -Yan, 11 True Light Middle

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Hanging around with friends and learning new things at school. I like Visual Arts class the most and PE the second. I like running during PE classes.

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School of Hong Kong

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Memorial School

Although getting back to school means tons of homework, I still want to get back to school because there is so much free time during summer vacation that it makes me bored.

The teachers at school.

They are all nice and friendly. When we have done something wrong, they won’t scold us fiercely but explain the consequences to us.

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Elaine Choi, 10

Sana Kuhllar, 13

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I love reading, so the library makes me miss school so much. I also miss my friends at school. We always go to the library together during breaks or after school.

I look forward to the school activities. There are a wide range of activities that I can choose from. I was in the swimming team and basketball team and I tried trampoline last year.

I look forward to meeting Mr. Leung, my English teacher, because he’s funny and cute.

Whenever he says something wrong, he sticks out his tongue. That makes me laugh.

Macy Pearce, 3,

Terry Wang, 4

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The story books. They are funny and interesting and make me happy. I also like the role play corner. I like being a customer at a restaurant.

The pencils and the playroom. I like drawing winds and storms because I like drawing circles. I also miss riding in the toy car and my best friend Isabella at school.

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Adult Education Stay classy

with curricula covering topics including business, humanities and social sciences, science and engineering, law and creative media. If you’re after further educational courses and professional qualifications, check out its School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE). Here you can work towards everything to help you out in daily life, from a certificate in financial planning to a foundation certificate in word processing. Also of note if you’re a permanent resident and over 60 is their Elder Academy, offering classes in more ponderous subjects such as Citizens and Criminal Justice, and Life and Health.

Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, 3442-7423, www.cityu.edu.hk Hong Kong Art School

Barista Academy It doesn’t take a whiz to brew a good cuppa, but you can take your caffeine skills above and beyond with a few lessons at Barista Academy. Owners E.L. Au and Felix Wong share their secrets of brewing and roasting the perfect coffee, as well as teaching you how to whip up some cool patterns in their latte art workshops. Group classes are limited to six students ($800 per person), but you can also ask about private tuition ($500 per hour, minimum of two hours) if you’re really serious about your lattes.

Shop G, 34 Mody Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 3568-4726, www.baristaacademy.hk

Centre of Learning and Life Enhancement The Young Women’s Christian Association has been a source of courses and information to expats and local English speakers for more than 60 years. Their newly named Centre of Learning & Life Enhancement (previously the English Speaking Members Department) organizes more than 1,000 different courses, talks, outings and events annually. Their offerings are varied and unusual: try a spot of Kenjutsu (Japanese swordsmanship), learn to make Hakka

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cuisine, or take up mahjong. For the less energetic, sketching and painting classes are available, plus yoga sessions. The CLLE also runs cookery courses for domestic helpers.

3/F, 1 Macdonnell Rd., Mid-Levels, 3476-1340, clle.ywca.org.hk

Chinese University of Hong Kong Established in 1963, the Chinese University supports eight faculties in the arts, business administration, education, engineering, law, medicine, science and social science arenas.

It confers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, plus postgraduate diplomas. However if you’re after something shorter, the institution’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (www.scs.cuhk.edu.hk) offers close to 2,000 courses that will have you proficient in subjects as diverse as nutrition, child development, design or music in just two to four months.

Tai Po Rd., Sha Tin, 3943-7000, www.cuhk.edu.hk

City University of Hong Kong CityU, as it’s known, is enormous: it boast three colleges and four schools

PolyU Faculty of Business Run by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Faculty of Business provides a wide range of master’s programs, from general business administration to specialized studies focused on China. As well as this, its three departments offer qualifications in accounting and finance; logistics and maritime studies; and management and marketing. All the programs are designed for managers and professionals who have previous business experience.

M923, 9/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, 2766-5084, www.gsb.polyu.edu.hk

Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts The APA is the only tertiary institution in Hong Kong that provides education and training in the performing arts, technical arts theater, film, and television. You can study for a Masters of Fine Arts in

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subjects such as dance, drama, music or art in two years for a full-time course, or three to four years as part timers.

As well as this, the Academy runs a musical theatre programme through its Extension and Continuing Education for Life (EXCEL) arm, which includes nine months of hard work and culminates in a graduate stage production. If this is a little too serious, learn some dance floor moves with their wide selection of casual classes, in styles such as salsa, tango, ballroom and latin. Blocks of 10 lessons cost $1,450-1,880.

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media arts, drama, Chinese arts, music and dance. While the school confers bachelor’s and master’s degrees, there are also short courses in English available for hobbyists which include ceramic throwing workshops, drawing, painting and calligraphy.

Expect most classes to be kept to a maximum of 15 students to ensure plenty of personal attention.

Established by the Hong Kong Arts Centre, Hong Kong Art School offers full- and part-time programs in fine arts,

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Founded in 1956, the Baptist University is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in Hong Kong. Besides supporting faculties in the arts, science and social sciences, it has schools in business, Chinese medicine, communication and graduate studies, plus an Academy of Visual Arts.

Baptist University Road, Kowloon Tong, 3411-7400, www.hkbu.edu.hk

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The HKICC hosts monthly professional development meetings designed to enhance and develop the skills of local coaches. Upcoming events include a certificate in cognitive behaviour therapy, which is suitable for beginners. One-year membership for those interested in becoming a coach is $500.

not only in China but also in regions around the world. You’ll gain up-todate knowledge and analytical tools to put into practice in their various management modules. You can choose to take this course full-time, but it’s also possible to study on weekday evenings and on weekends. You can also enrol for a range of other business and management orientated Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

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Room 1305, K.K. Leung Building, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, 3917-1000, www.business.hku.hk

Hong Kong University School of Business HKU’s School of Business offers a number of full- and part-time courses tailored toward students who wish to conduct business overseas. The MBA (Master of Business Administration) program, for example, has an AsiaPacific focus, which helps build careers

Hong Kong Wine Academy The Hong Kong Wine Academy courses are taught by qualified professionals who take pride in their mission to promote the interest of wine through high-quality classes at reasonable prices. Their courses are endorsed by

the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and range from $1,800-9,800 depending on your level.

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Open University of Hong Kong The OUHK was the first university to offer open and distance learning in Hong Kong, providing students with the flexibility of studying at their own pace. The range of courses is extensive and includes everything from finance to ecology, translation and human resources. To supplement their services, face-to-face sessions are also offered by tutors on evenings or weekends to provide feedback. All courses are fully accredited and their programs offered are recognized both locally and overseas. In addition to

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The Nose Wine School If you’re bewildered by the many ratings and scores given to wine by experts, look to the advice of sommelier Stefano Yim, who founded

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As you might guess, the school’s training revolves around the use of the nose, because the majority of a wine’s flavors are detected by scent.

Beginner courses last nine hours over three days and cover topics such as wine etiquette, grape varietals and cheese pairing. All wine, materials and tuition are included at $3,500.

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Home Hunting Island or Kowloon?

Dear Anne-Marie, I am moving to HK permanently at the end of August with my husband.

We are going to stay in serviced apartments for the first few weeks but I hope to find a place for us to move into asap. We are also flexible on the location.

My husband will start working in Central but he will be eventually based in Macau working for one of the casinos. We prefer to live in HK than Macau. And we start looking to rent somewhere convenient for my husband to commute to work. It seems we don't have many choices but Central/Sheung Wan area or Tsim Sha Tsui. What are the main differences between these two areas? I have been told that with the same budget I can actually get a better quality place in Kowloon than the Island side. Do you have other recommendations?

My budget is around 60K per month.

I would like to have a newly-renovated and nice interior, 700-800 sq ft place, preferably with some outside space and car park. Can you recommend any good places I could start looking?

I have been told that relocation agents can be really helpful.

I'd appreciate any help at all on this!

Thanks!

It sounds like an exciting time for you.

You are right, with your husband going to be based in Macau later on, it seems wise that Central is an ideal location for you. The Mid-Levels in Central offers a convenient location with many high-rise apartments to choose from and is only about a 10-minute walk to Central which would make your husband’s commute

Located opposite the island is Tsim Sha Tsui which offers a more tourist friendly area which ultimately, is Hong Kong’s main retail destination. However, I would advise that if you are not used to living in an area with plenty of tourists, Tsim Sha Tsui can be very populated with them.

My suggestion would be if you like that side of the island, apartments in Kowloon Station can offer you some modern high rises with contemporary interior that will suit your taste. Equally it is within your budget and size that you are looking for.

I highly recommend using an agent as their experience and expertise will help you when relocating. In HK, an agent’s fee is typically 50% of one month’s rental.

As part of our service here at JLL, we will help you find a serviced apartment at no extra charge. I have a great team and would love to connect you with an agent.

Moving to HK with Kids Dear Anne-Marie, I recently moved to HK from Australia.

My husband and my two sons - the eldest being 6 and the youngest 3, will arrive in 3 months.

I am wondering if you can give me some ideas of what my husband should ask his employer for as a housing allowance.

I don’t have any ideas about renting costs and the best areas to live in with two children. I would like to live in an area which has expat families easier for us to make friends.

Which are the most popular places?

I heard that Sai Kung Clearwater Bay is nice. But what international schools service the area provides (I assume ESF is out there and I know one of the private ESF schools is there)?

What is rent like vs size? What is the makeup of the population? I heard a lot of expat Australians live in Clearwater Bay. The place looks pretty green on the map so I am guessing most places out

there are not high rises but houses/ small apartments.

Any advice on locations and rentals would be greatly appreciated.

Congratulations on your move. Yes, Sai Kung is mainly made up of village houses that typically stand at 2,100 sq ft over three floors. There is a mix of villages, some more local than others.

Indeed, Sai Kung and Clearwater Bay are popular amongst families; it offers a tranquil setting but it is advised that you need a car.

Discovery Bay is also a very popular place for expat families. There are also a number of international schools based there.

Hong Kong Academy in Sai Kung has just opened; as well there is the ESF Clearwater Bay School. As part of our home search service, Gill Keefe – gill.keefe@ap.jll.com is our in-house relocation consultant who specialises in international schooling. She works with families moving to Hong Kong and has a wealth of knowledge on international schools in Hong Kong, possible places to situate your children and what these schools are looking for.

We would be happy to help you and show you some properties as well as give advice on schooling that would fit your requirements.

Rentals can vary from HK$40K all the way up to HK$150K. Best way forward is to work out how much you can afford to pay in rental and then get out and about with your agent and look at what your money gets you. We would love to help you see properties!

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Baby Pak Choi

A pregnancy column with Sarah Fung

Baby Milestones

There was a rash of summer babies among my friends this year, and each time one of them goes into labour, produces a baby and proudly announces it on Facebook, I’m reminded that the time is ticking down until my own D-Day.

my order in for a few packs as I think they make awesome gifts for new mums.

It got me to thinking—what other milestones are they missing that deserve to be commemorated with a placard and a photo? If for no It got me to thinking—what other reason, of course, than to tease the Baby Pak Choi in other milestones deserve 15 years’ time.

But… Let’s push that out of our heads for a second. What I really want to talk about are these adorable Milestone Baby Cards.

One of my D-Day friends recently to be commemorated with For starters: posted a lovely picture of her a placard and a photo? baby with a beautifully designed Today my nappy epically little placard saying “Today I am overflowed and mom had to One Week Old.” I had originally clean feces off my back. assumed she had made it herself as she’s a crafty • Today it took us an hour to leave the house for a type, but a little bit of Google sleuthing revealed that 15-minute errand. not only do they come in a full set of milestones, • Today my umbilical stump fell off. It was so gross. from counting the months to their first birthday, to first smile, tooth and first time sleeping through the • Today I decided that I hate everyone except night, but you can buy them at Bumps to Babes! mom. Grandma’s feelings are hurt.

I ran down immediately in my lunch break to buy them because I am impetuous and have no self-control when it comes to things I want, but unfortunately they were all out of stock. There will be more in store in a week or so—I’ve already put

• Today mom turned her back for ONE SECOND and I ate something I shouldn’t have.

• Today mom accidentally bounced my head off a door frame. I’m probably fine.

• Today I was an asshole. Lucky I’m cute.

• Today mom and dad thought it would be funny to dress me like this. I don’t like it.

• Today is my first birthday and my parents are still together. Phew!

• Yes, I’m still bald.

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