Paid ECA's Page

Paid ECA Page for all LS Students

This year we will have 2 sessions of ECA's for Lower School Students. Be sure to submit a check for ALL your 'C' Course selections, as they are all paid activities.

Instructions
1. SIGN UPS using the online sign up form. Parents need to sign up for Session 1 from September 2 to September 9. For session 2, parents need to sign up from January 18 to January 25.
2. Students can sign up for as many Paid ECA's as they like.
3. A check need to be submitted to complete your application form before the due date. For parents failing to submit a check by the due date, students will be suspended from all ECA's until pament is received. For paid activities the deadline to make payment is October 5 for session 1 and March 19 for session 2. If payment isn't made by this date then your child will be taken out of all ECA's.

4. Please Note Fees and Penalties for adding, withdrawing and changes course. These fees are listed on the ECA page.

Session Dates
Session 1 dates: Week of Sept 21, 2009 to Week of Jan 25, 2010 (16 Weeks)
Session 2 dates: Week of Mar 1, 2010 to Week of June 7, 2010 (14 Weeks)

Confirmation Process

Once you have completed your online sign up form and entered it into the school's data base the following will occur:

For session 1 - You will receive an email by September 14, 2009, stating what activities have been assigned to your child. Once this email arrives you need to send in a cheque to the school by October 5, 2009. The cheque needs to include, Child Name, Activity Name(s), Course Code(s) and Date of activity.

For session 2, you will recieve an email by February 8, 2010, stating what activities have been assigned to your child. Once this email arrives you need to send in a cheque to the school by March 19, 2010. The cheque needs to include, Child Name, Activity Name(s), Course Code(s) and Date of activity.

6 Types of Paid Activities to choose from (Click on the course link to view each description)

Academic Courses
Sporting Courses
Cooking Courses

Music Courses

Dance Courses
Art Courses

Drama Courses

Specific Dates of all Paid ECA Course (please print off for your reference)

ONLINE SIGN UP FORM for Prep to G 2

ONLINE SIGN UP FORM FOR G 3 TO G 6

Paid ECA's (cost involved with these courses) 2:45-4:00pm unless stated otherwise
Note: Prep students cannot sign up for a session 1 Paid ECA
Buses depart at 4:20 on the 9th floor (full service except Kowloon)

Academic Courses

Course Description (Click on Course for more information)

Grade

Time

Day

Venue

Session Code

Children's Technology Workshop
Junior LEGO Engineering (I)

Cost: Session 1 $ 2700

G 1 - 2

2:45-4:00

Mon

1320

C001

Childrens Technology Workshop
Senior LEGO Engineering (I)

Cost:Session 1 $ 3375

G 3 - 6

2:45-4:00

Wed

1322

C002

Childrens Technology Workshop

Fun LEGO Adventures

Cost: Session 2 $ 2925

Prep

2:45-4:00

Thurs

1322

C080

Childrens Technology Workshop-

Junior LEGO Engineering (II)

Cost: Session 2 $ 2700

G 1 - 2

2:45-4:00

Mon

1320

C081

Children’s Technology Workshop-

Architecture / GameMaker Design Program

Cost: Session 2 $ 2925

G 3 - 6

2:45-4:00

Wed

1321

C082

COINK ----(CLOSED)
Financial Literacy Adventures at Money ParkTM (6-8 years old)

Cost: Session 2 $1760

G 2 - 3

2:45-4:00

Fri

802

C003

C083

COINK ----(CLOSED)
Financial Literacy A Trip to the Money MoonTM (9-11 years old)

Cost: Session 2 $2080

G 4 - 6

2:45-4:00

Thurs

1023

C004

C084

Chess4Life by ActiveKids
Chess for Beginners

Cost: Session 2 $ 2620

Learn how to play chess!!!!

G1 - 3

2:45-4:00

Thurs

1020

C200

G4 - 6

4:00-5:00

Thurs

1020

C201

Competitive Chess Training

Cost: Session 1 $ 2400

Cost: Session 2 $ 2240

15 Weeks Excl. public and school holidays.

No class on Oct.6th

G 3 - 6

3:00-4:10

Tues

1022

C005

C085

Brain Games Workshop (5 - 12 years) from IQ Club (CLOSED)

Cost:

Session 1 Tues $ 2560, Thurs $ 2240

Session 2 Tues $2240, Thurs $ 2080

G 1 - 3

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

1024

C006

C086

G 4 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Thurs

801

C007

C087

Spanish Club 101 (Beginner Level)

Cost:

Session 1 Tues $ 2560, Thurs $ 2240

Session 2 Tues $2240

G 3 - 5

2:45-4:00

Tues

924

C008

C088

Spanish Club 101 (Intermediate Level) (CLOSED)

Cost:

Session 2 Thurs $ 2080

G 3 - 5

2:45 - 4:00

Thurs

924

C009

C089

Science Adventures by Active Kids

Cost:

Session 1 Mon $2880, Wed $3600 includes materials fee

Session 2 Mon $2880, Wed $3120 includes materials fee

G 5 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Mon

803

C010

C090

G 1 - 4

2:45 - 4:00

Wed

1423

C011

C091

Writing and Publication Workshop: Diary Tales

Elephant Community Press

Cost:

Session 1 Mon $ 1920

Book Fee $50 per student payable to the instructor

G 3 - 4

2:45 - 4:00

Mon

1420

C012

Writing and Publication Workshop: Survivor

Elephant Community Press

Cost:

Session 1 Wed $ 2400

Book Fee $50 per student payable to the instructor

G 5 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Wed

1422

C013

Writing and Publication Workshop: Tall Tales

Elephant Community Press

Cost:

Session 2 Mon $ 1920

Book Fee $50 per student payable to the instructor

G 3 - 4

2:45 - 4:00

Mon

1421

C092

Writing and Publication Workshop: Choose Your Own Adventures

Elephant Community Press

Cost:

Session 2 Wed $ 2080

Book Fee $50 per student payable to the instructor

G 5 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Wed

1422

C093

Model Building (CLOSED)

Cost:

Session 1 $ 3260 including materials

Session 2 $ 3040 including materials

G 3 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

1425

C016

C094

Math and Science Medley by Science Worshop ---(CLOSED)

Cost:

Session 2 $ 3360 including materials

Prep - G 2

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

1026

C095

Sciencesploration by Science Worshop ---(CLOSED)

Cost:

Session 2 Tues $3360, Wed $ 3120 including materials

G 3 - 4

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

1326

C096

G 5-6

2:45 - 4:00

Wed

806

C097

Math Strategies by Science Workshop

Cost:

Session 2 Tues $3360, Wed $3120 including materials

G 5 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

812

C098

G 3 - 4 (CLOSED)

2:45 - 4:00

Wed

1327

C099

Academic Class Descriptions

Children's Technology Workshop
Junior LEGO Engineering (I)

This is an exciting and creative LEGO Engineering experience designed for Grade 1 to Grade 2 Students. In this ECA, students will explore and learn about basic Engineering concepts through hands-on Hi-Tech LEGO creations. They will learn the functions of Levers, Gears, Pulleys, Wheels and Axles, and see to the everyday transportation and application of Science concepts to real-life situations. LEGO Construction of Carnival Swings, Gator Jack, Crane, Conveyor Belt, Tractors, Drills‚ and many more… A fun way for students to feel for the environment, experience how things are put together and how the world works. This will provide excellent training opportunities for students' focus and attention levels which could be rather important at this age.

Children's Technology Workshop is a learning institution established in Canada since 1997. We focus on the design and delivery of applied Science, Engineering and Technology curricula to children aged 3 to 14, in both academic and non-academic settings.

All CDNIS students and sibling are also entitled to Childrens Technology Workshop's Members Rate at our Workshop. Explore the fun of our seasonal Camp‚ and other exciting Programs on Robotics, Engineering, Transformers (NEW!), Video Game Design, Architecture, Animation and more. For detail information, please visit our website at www.ctworkshop.com.hk

Childrens Technology Workshop
Senior LEGO Engineering & Robotics

This is an intermediate fun mechanical LEGO Engineering experience aimed towards Grade 3 to Grade 6 Students. In this ECA, students will learn about Engineering concepts, and how simple and compound machines and transformation work through Hi- Tech LEGO creations. LEGO Construction of Bicycle, Dragster and many more… Enhancing the right brain development, this program stimulates the students’ creativity with hands-on learning experience with the benefits of having original thoughts, finding new solutions to problems, and looking at things from a new perspective.

All CDNIS students and sibling are also entitled to Childrens Technology Workshops Members Rate at our Workshop. Explore the fun of our seasonal Camp‚ and other exciting Programs on Robotics, Engineering, Transformers (NEW!), Video Game Design, Architecture, Animation and more. For detail information, please visit our website at www.ctworkshop.com.hk.

Childrens Technology Workshop

Fun LEGO Adventures

This ECA consists of fun building and creative activities ideal for Prep students as they start to model the world around them. Students will be introduced to Simple Machines and their relevance to daily lives. They will explore and learn how Pulleys, Gears, Wheels and Axles work; as well as the concepts of Direction, Balancing and Stability. LEGO Construction of Mixer, Motorcycles, Fan, Car, Sea-Saw Crane and many more...Building and creation processes are integral parts of the development of fine motor skills and thinking abilities in early childhood.

All CDNIS students and sibling are also entitled to Children's Technology Workshop's Members Rate at our Workshop. Explore our fun seasonal Camp and other exciting Programs on Engineering, Robotics and more. For detail information, please visit our website at www.ctworkshop.com.hk.

Childrens Technology Workshop-

Junior LEGO Engineering (II)

Students will move on to the second level of our LEGO Engineering Program in Term 2. Here Grade 1 to 3* students will build more complex Hi-Tech mechanical LEGO models and learn about new Engineering concepts including Friction, Stability, Motion and Movements and how they apply to everyday lives situations. LEGO Construction of Inchworms, Horse Carriage, Trebuchets and many more… A fun filled session of exciting and innovative LEGO creations and Engineering. Great for all young science enthusiasts and a wonderful head-start in their Academic Science topics!
(*Grade 3 students are recommended to join at this level if they have not previously attended any Children's Technology Workshop Program/s).

All CDNIS students and sibling are also entitled to Children's Technology Workshop's Members Rate at our Workshop. Explore the fun of our seasonal Camp and other exciting Programs on Robotics, Engineering, Transformers (NEW!), Video Game Design, Architecture, Animation and more. For detail information, please visit our website at www.ctworkshop.com.hk.

Children’s Technology Workshop-

LEGO Energy/ GameMaker Design Program

This is a combined session for Grade 3* (Experienced Builders) to 6 students. There are many ways to spark the interest of children, and this could be a good access to discover their talents. In the first part of the session, students will be exposed to the concepts of Structures, Stability, and Forces in Architecture through building LEGO Houses, Elevators, Towers and Bridges. They will also design a blueprint of their dream house. This could well mark the beginning of building their own house in reality one day. This program also provides an opportunity for students to become a young Architect and give them a heads-up to understand the beauty of Architecture.... In the second part of the session, students will experience a whole new dimension as we travel into the world of computer programming with Children’s Technology Workshop EXCLUSIVE VIDEO GAMEMAKER DESIGN. Students will learn about no violence policy and proper perspectives in video games. They will develop their own storyboard and bring characters to life in their own unique Video Game which can be brought home for family enjoyment. For those who have made a maze game, a platform game will pose as another challenge. Students will observe, establish the rules, and develop a game plan. Great planning, thinking and design work while having fun!!

Children’s Technology Workshop is a learning institution established in Canada since 1997. We focus on the design and delivery of applied Science, Engineering and Technology curricula to children aged 3 to 14, in both academic and non-academic settings.

All CDNIS students and sibling are also entitled to Children’s Technology Workshop’s Members Rate at our Workshop. Explore the fun of our seasonal iCamp™ and other exciting Programs on Robotics, Engineering, Transformers (NEW!), Video Game Design, Architecture, Animation and more. For detail information, please visit our website at www.ctworkshop.com.hk.

COINK
Financial Literacy
Adventures at Money ParkTM (6-8 years old)

Does your child COINK!!! Toy money, cent hunts, cartoons, shopping games, saving quizzes, math brain teasers!!! This course has it all! The aim is to teach the child about money, about banks, about the importance of savings!! Kids learn about barter and currencies!!

Giggypoo, a wise and friendly character at Money Park will tell the students how to spend and save money. He will give them a tour of the bank, take them to a shopping centre, teach them how to count their change and also teach them how to plan for their birthday. Giggypoo will also share with them what a credit card looks like and what it does

These life skills will never fail to come in handy for the students future.

COINK
Financial Literacy
A Trip to the Money MoonTM (9-11 years old)

Does your child COINK!!! Toy money, cartoons, rocket businesses, fuel bills, innovative jobs, cheques, banks, debates!!! The student learns about money, saving, spending wisely, banking, and bills. They will take care of their toy money, save it in the toy bank, spend it wisely on the trip to the moon and back!! They will do simple jobs like drawing, story writing or math calculations to earn salaries. So come fly with us to the moon and back where you will learn about “ needs” and “wants” ,you will do your own rocket business, you will even learn about donating to charity.

All these important life skills will surely be helpful to the students future

Chess4Life by ActiveKids
Beginner Chess

Any student interested in learning or increasing his or her skills in chess can sign-up for the Chess4Life chess class. Both basic and advanced principles of chess are taught to players of all levels, including beginner students with no knowledge of chess. Students are positively encouraged and taught proper chess etiquette and good sportsmanship. These classes have been proven to help students with math competency, concentration, spacial reasoning, as well as teach them valuable life skills.

Through the course of the term all students will receive the following;

All necessary equipment for in class practice, activities and tournaments (awards, chess sets, boards, clocks and notation sheets)
Periodic assessments in chess ability and reports sent to parents
Subscription to Online Computer Training Program for further learning and practice
Activity worksheets and workbooks
Prizes earned through attendance, class involvement and good behavior
Two free tickets to play in Quad Chess Tournament Even

Chess4Life was founded by US National Chess Master Elloitt Neff with the goal of teaching children life skills through chess. Using the teaching methods that he developed and successfully implemented, thousands of students are now enjoying chess, and many students are moving on to compete - winning state and national championships. To ensure the quality of our pogram, all coaches are trained by Chess4Life.

Competitive Chess Training

The course aims at polishing and improving the overall game play of students by strengthening tactical and positional understanding in all three phases of a chess game i.e. openings, middlegames and endgames.

Name of Instructor: Brian Dew (FIDE Master and Board 2 silver medalist in the World Chess Olympiad in 2006) (further details could be provided if required)

Please Note: No classes on Public Holiday and School Holidays. No class on October 9.

Brain Games Workshop (5 - 12 years) from IQ Club

Brain Games Workshop is an intellectual skills training workshop with over 180 games from all over the world for students aged 5 to 15. The workshop aims at developing and balancing the potentials of Both Sides of the Brain, including Left Brain’s skills on Observation, Thinking and Logic Reasoning, and Right Brain’s skills on Memory, Problem Solving and Creativity. Through the training of different games, students will also learn the fundamental Cooperation, Self-discipline, Politeness, Fearless of Failure, Interpersonal Relationship and Communication Skills. The workshop is ever ready for you to join!

Spanish Club 101 (Beginner and Intermediate)

Spanish Club

There is no better time for learning a foreign language than starting at an early age!

The aim of this course is for students to learn Spanish through a wide range of fun and motivating activities such as arts and crafts, games, puzzles, crosswords and more.

The program includes topics as greetings, numbers, days, months, colors, food, clothes, weather, emotions. Students will learn expressing likes and dislikes and connecting topics with their experiences.

The Beginner Level is an introduction course to Spanish. If your child has already taken Spanish previously, the Intermediate level is a progression of Spanish for those that are already familiar with the language or have taken Spanish in the past.

Come and see how fun is learning Spanish!

Science Adventures by Active Kids(G 1 to G 6)

Science Adventures after-school program will introduce children to the wonders of science in a fun and highly imaginative environment. With acclaimed National Science Standards, the program has been running in the US for over 30 years. Its' philosophy of "learn-by-doing" and FUN innovation approach has inspired children of all ages to learn with an open mind. This hands-on After School Science Club meets once a week thoughout the term. Children are introduced to science concepts through interactive experiments, fun activities and take home science projects while discovering the joys of science. Our topics for this term will include Science Bloopers, Extreme Earth and Space Explorers.

Creative Writing and Publication Workshop: Diary Tales

Elephant Community Press

Creative Writing and Publication Workshop: Diary Tales
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney has captured the imaginations of kids all over the world in the past couple of years, but life stories told through diaries—fictional and not—have had a long history. In this workshop, students will look at examples from other diary stories, and discuss how writers use diary entries to give insight into their characters and show critical events in the main character’s life to form a story. Through writing exercises, group activities, and individual writing, students learn about the genre of diary stories and develop their own character to feature in a diary tale. Students who complete the workshop successfully will have their final stories compiled and published in a professionally bound volume!

The cost of publishing your child's book will be $50 and charged at the end of the course. The fee is paid directly to the instructor.

For information on our other workshops, please visit: www.elephantcommunitypress.com.

Creative Writing and Publication Workshop: Survivor

Elephant Community Press

Creative Writing and Publication Workshop: Survivor
The perils of being shipwrecked on a deserted island or surviving in the midst of an unfamiliar forest have been told in adventure stories ranging from Robinson Crusoe to Hatchet and My Side of the Mountain. We look at real and fictional stories of wilderness survival, and consider what it takes to write a convincing survival story. Over the course of this workshop, students cast their characters away to some forsaken place and then help to bring them home again. Revised and edited final stories will be compiled and published in a professionally bound volume.

The cost of publishing your child's book will be $50 and charged at the end of the course. The fee is paid directly to the instructor.

There will be a required reading for this workshop. Students have the option to borrow the book from the library, purchase it on their own or purchase it through a book order with Elephant Community Press at standard retail price. More details will be provided by the instructor on the first day of class.

For information on our other workshops, please visit: www.elephantcommunitypress.com

Creative Writing and Publication Workshop: Tall Tales

Elephant Community Press

“I caught a fish THIS big!” is a classic example of exaggeration, the heart of the tall tale. Common in American folklore, tall tales tell stories of heroes who are ‘larger than life’, who defy everyday challenges and solve problems in remarkable and often wildly funny ways. In this workshop, students study examples of classic and modern tall tales, and consider how to make these exaggerated tales remotely believable. Through a process of drafting, revising, peer editing and polishing, students will work towards publication of their own tall tale. Students who complete the workshop successfully will have their final stories compiled and published in a professionally bound volume!

The cost of publishing your child's book will be $50 and charged at the end of the course. The fee is paid directly to the instructor.

For information on our other workshops, please visit: www.elephantcommunitypress.com.

Creative Writing and Publication Workshop: Choose Your Own Adventure

Elephant Community Press

In this workshop, students will take an in-depth look at the classic Choose Your Own Adventure books and the Elephant Community Press publication, Your Quest for Adventure, written by students in Hong Kong. In this very specific genre of the adventure story, the reader takes the starring role and faces a series of decisions that determine how the adventure will progress. Students will not only enjoy reading these books, but also analyze how they’re written to produce a Choose Your Own Adventure story of their own. They will exercise logical reasoning skills as they plan out alternative scenarios and endings for their stories, as well as creativity in bringing the stories to life. Through a process of drafting, revising, peer editing and polishing, students will prepare their stories to be compiled and published in a professionally bound volume!

The cost of publishing your child's book will be $50 and charged at the end of the course. The fee is paid directly to the instructor.

For information on our other workshops, please visit: www.elephantcommunitypress.com.

Elephant Community Press
Creative Writing and Publication Workshop: Choose Your Own Adventures

Instructor name; Ken pang, Horace Leung, Franz

Students will be taught what modeling really is, and the skills that involved in such a fine art. It is an art that requires concentration, imagination, creativeness, hand skills, co-ordination, logical thinking, and painting skills. A series of preparation method will be taught to students, for example: parts separating, polishing, surfacing and assembling, when students fulfilled the mentioned skills, more advanced skills, such as detailing and painting will be demonstrated under supervision. In order to introduce model to everyone, it is ideal to start in childhood as it is a skill which requires long term development. Model building consists of complicated series of skills and techniques. We aim to assist each student to build a HG 1/144 model completion by the end of the course.

Session 1 will bring students to a world of primer modeling where they learn how to build and hand paint a model.

Session 2 will take students to a more advanScce level to have their models sprayed painted to perfection.

Supplies and equipment fee: $700hkd (session 1)

Supplies and equipment fee: $800hkd (session 2)

For interested students please open the attached PDF file (Models and Order Form) and print off sign up form. Choose your model you would like build and submit with check. The model that you choose will be available at the first class. No changing is permitted.

Math and Science Medley by Science Workshop (Prep - Grade 2)

Science Workshop provides opportunities for the children to explore science, mathematics and technology, which are vital to the world's current and future development. Our institution encourages young learners to be inquisitive, observant, creative and analytical. Our aim is to cultivate in our learners the passion for thinking, the sense of wonder and a love of learning. Our activity-based courses adopt the constructivist approach.

This program is desingned in such a way that your children will conduct fun-filled science experiments from Scienceploration and carry out hands-on activities from Mathasploration. The integration will benefit your children as they will be exposed to core ingredients of both science and mathematics with this efficient delivery. The mathematis curriculum will prepare students for our Math Strategies courses starting Grade 3. The science curriculum encompasses a wide range of topics, which will prepare students for our chemistry and physics topics from Grade 3-6.

To learn more about the program offered by Science Worshop for CDNIS students please visit the website below for full description. http://www.scienceworkshophk.com/canadian-intl-school-hk

Sciencesploration by Science Workshop (Grade 3 - Grade 6)

Science Workshop provides opportunities for te children to explore science, mathematics and technology, which are vital to the world's current and future development. Our institution encourages young learners to be inquisitive, observant, creative and analytical. Our aim is to cultivate in our learners the passion for thinking, the sense of wonder and a love of learning. Our activity-based courses adopt the constructivist approach.

Our science curriculum based on the AAAS Benchmarks for Science Literacy and the Science Education Standards from NRC and endorsed and dopted by NSTA. We develop our curriculum on the premise that science is an active process. Through "hands-on" activities, students learn such skilla s observing, inferring and experimenting. Our curriculum is also based on "inquiry". Students gain "minds-on" experiences as they are encouraged to describe objects and events, ask questions, construct explanations and communicate their ideas to others. In this way, our learners can develop their understanding oof schinec by combining scientific knowledge with reasoning and thinking skills.

To learn more about the program offered by Science Worshop for CDNIS students please visit the website below for full description. http://www.scienceworkshophk.com/canadian-intl-school-hk

Math Strategies by Science Workshop (Grade 3 - Grade 6)

Join this exciting program desinged and spear-headed by world-renowned Distinguished Teaching Award Winner and USA Mathematics Olympiad Team Head Coach, Dr. Zuming Feng. In this program, students will get the inside scoop on hot to solve problems in a fun and hands-on manner. Not only will they be able to strenthen their core mathematics skills, they will also learn how to tackle competition problems and US standardized tests such as SSAT and SAT. Our aim is for students to improve mathematical intuition, develop critical-thinking abilities, expand understanding of mathematical processes and assemble problem-solving techniques. We have a very strong academc team. Our instructors have extensive mathematic background. All of the will have continuous mentoring from Dr. Feng.

To learn more about the program offered by Science Worshop for CDNIS students please visit the website below for full description. http://www.scienceworkshophk.com/canadian-intl-school-hk

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Sport Courses

Course Description (Click on Course for more information)

Grade

Time

Day

Venue

Session Code

Major League Football Academy
Cost:

Session 1

Mon $ 1920, Wed $2400 Sat $ 2400

Session 2

Mon $ 1920, Tues $ 2240, Wed $2080 , Sat $ 2240

All Year Course

Fri$ 4960

G 1 - 2

2:45- 4:00

Mon

Large Gym

C017

C100

G 3 - 6

2:45- 4:00

Mon

6th Floor

C018

C101

Prep - G 1

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

Small Gym

C102

G 2 - 6

9am to 10am

Sat

6th Floor

C019

C103

G 1 - 6 Girls

2:45-4:00

Wed

3rd Floor

C021

C104

MLFA Elite Player Development
Selected players from G 2- 6 only

Cost:$ 4960

The cost includes full year of training, 25 practices plus at least 6 games/tournaments

G 1 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Fri

6th Floor

C022

MLFA’s Saturday Sports Programme

Cost:

Session 1 $ 2400

Session 2 $ 2240

G 2 - 6 Basketball

9am to 10am

Saturday

Primary Gym

C023

C105

G 2 - 6 Football

9am to 10am

Saturday

6th Floor

C024

C106

Prep - G 1 Multi-sports

10am to 11am

Saturday

Primary Gym

C026

C107

Rec - Prep Multi-sports

11am - 12pm

Saturday

Primary Gym

C108

Taekwondo Korean Martial Art
Instructor: Master Sung Nin Yu

Cost:

Session 1 Tues $2560, Wed $ 2400,Thurs $2240, Fri $2080

Session 2 Tues $2240, Wed $ 2080,Thurs $2080, Fri $1760

Beginner and up

G 1 and above

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

12Fl Cafeteria

C029

C109

Colour Belts

G 1 and above

2:45 - 4:00

Thurs

12Fl Cafeteria

C030

C110

Colour Belts

G 1 and above

2:45 - 4:00

Fri

12Fl Cafeteria

C031

C111

Wushu (Chinese Martial Art)
Instructor: Master Sung Nin Yu

Cost:

Session 2 Wed $ 2080

G 2 and above

2:45 - 4:00

Wed

11th floor playground

C112

Karate, Anti-Bullying and Character Development
Instructor: Mr. Heyton Tze

Cost:

Session 1 $ 2400

Session 2 $ 2080

Extra Costs: uniform $300 arranged through the instructor

Prep 1 to 6

2:45 - 4:00

Wed

L7 Drama Lab

C033

C113

Yoga---(CLOSED)
Instructor: Tara Chellaram

Cost:

Session 1 $ 1920

Session 2 $ 1920

Prep - 3

2:45 - 4:00

Mon

7th Floor Drama Studio

C034

C114

Stretch-n-Grow---(CLOSED)
Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Coach

Cost:

Session 1 Monday $960, Friday $1040

G 1 -2

11:20-11:50

Mon

L8 Drama Lab

C035

N/A

G 1 -2

11:20-11:50

Fri

C036

N/A

Stretch-n-Grow
Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Coach

Cost:

Session 2 $ 880

Prep - G 2

11:20 - 11:50

Fri

L8 Drama Lab

N/A

C115

Cheer Fit
Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Coach

Cost:

Session 1 $ 960

Session 2 $ 960

G 3 - 4 (CLOSED)

12:00 - 12:30

Mon

L8 Drama Lab

C037

C116

Prep - 2

11:20 - 11:50

Mon

L8 Drama Lab

N/A

C117

Kung Fu with Master Tse

Cost:

Session 1 $ 2560

Session 2 $ 2240

Prep - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

Forum

C038

C118

Ping Pong
Instructor: Coach Ngai

Cost:

Session 1 Mon $1920, Thurs $2240

G 1 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Mon

L3 Ping Pong area

C039

G 1 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Thurs

L3 Ping Pong area

C040

Ping Pong
Instructor: Coach Ngai

Cost:

Session 2 Mon $1920, Thurs $2080

Prep - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Mon

L3 Ping Pong area

C119

Prep - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Thurs

L3 Ping Pong area

C120

In-Line Skating

Instructor: Donna

Cost:

Inline Skating Class Tuesday's

Session 1 $ 2560

Session 2 $ 2240

Inline Skating Class Friday's

Session 1 $2080

Session 2 $1760

Prep - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

11th floor playground

C041

C121

Prep - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Fri

11th floor playground

C042

C122

In-Line Hockey (CLOSED)

Instructor: Donna

Session 1 $ 2560

Session 2 $ 2240

G 1 - 6

4:00 5:00

Tues

11th floor playground

C043

C123

PADI Open Water Diving by Mandarin Divers

Session 2 Course Fee $ 2400 (Additional $1580 material fee to be paid directly to Mandarin Divers).

Students enrolled in this course must know how to swim! Students must be 10 years or older by start of class to participate in open water lesson.

Session 2 Dates: 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 15 Apr,17 Apr(Open Water), 22 Apr, 24 Apr (Open Water)

G 3- 6

2:45 - 5:00pm

Thurs

CDNIS swimming pool and/or 205

C044

C124

Basketball Camp- Be Fit Sports by Dean Chudleigh

Session 1 $ 2560

Session 2 $ 2240

Extra Costs: Uniform $200 per athlete payable to Be Fit Sports

Prep - 2

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

3/Fl Outdoor

C045

C125

G 3 - 6

4:00 - 5:00

Tues

3/Fl Outdoor

C046

C126

Gym for Joy Gymnastics and Trampolining by Multi-Sport

Session 1 $ 1600 (start date October 12)

Session 2 $ Mon$1920, Thurs $2080

Prep - 2

2:45 - 4:00

Mon

Small Gym

C127

G 3 - 6

4:00 - 5:00

Mon

Small Gym

C128

Prep - 2

2:45 - 4:00

Thurs

Small Gym

C129

G 3 - 6

4:00 - 5:00

Thurs

Small Gym

C130

Sport Course Descriptions

Major League Football Academy

The Programme

The Main objective of Major League Football Academy (MLFA) is to introduce young people to the world’s most beautiful and popular game, football (soccer). All players will be expertly guided to discover their own unique talents. Through structured sessions and small-sided games, your child will learn the essential soccer skills, along with teamwork, sportsmanship, positional play and decision making.

Who is it for?

The course is open to all boys and girls from PREP – Grade 6. No matter what their level of ability, your child will be given every opportunity to succeed in the child friendly atmosphere.

NEW for 2009/10

* SATURDAY classes for Grade 2-6
* GIRLS ONLY classes – Wednesdays

The Coach

Mr. Gavin McDermott is a highly qualified and experienced coach and PE teacher. Gavin has 14 years coaching experience in England, New Zealand, South Korea, Hong Kong and across the United States. We are proud to say that Gavin is still a part of the CDNIS teaching staff and is back to lead our football programme for another year.

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MLFA Elite Player Development

What is the Elite Player Squad?

The EPD class is by invitation only and is for players that have shown great enthusiasm, commitment and talent for football (soccer) the opportunity to develop their skills in a year round programme. Along with weekly intensive elite coaching from Coach Gavin, all players will get the opportunity to represent their school and MLFA in competitive and friendly fixtures around HK.

*Please note that most games/tournaments will be played on weekends.

The cost of $4960 includes 25 Friday practice sessions and ALL weekend games/tournament costs (10).

MLFA playing kit costs $250HKD and will need to be purchased by all new players. 2008/9 players need not purchase as each kit will be designed to last for 2 seasons before being up-graded.

How are players identified?

Players are identified and invited from MLFA's Monday, Tuesday and Saturday classes and/or from CDNIS PE lessons.

Interested parties may also contact Coach Gavin directly at gavinmcdermott@cdnis.edu.hk

Fridays = Selected players from G2-6

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Major League Football Academy Prep and G 1 Programme

It’s all fun n games!!!
Instructors: Mr. Gavin McDermott and Miss Joanne Siu.

Part of Major League Football Academy (MLFA), this programme is aimed at developing the skills of our youngest players through FUN and GAMES!

Gavin and his fun loving team, will help your children learn and develop their foot skills, coordination and agility fundamentals through fun and high paced games such as hungry hippos, clear the decks, foxes n farmers, top gun and the always popular RUN RABBIT RUN! All kids will have a great time and a great workout, guaranteed!

All sessions are held in the Lower School Gym, a safe, fun and familiar environment.

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MLFA’s Saturday Sports Programme

* NEW SPORT SPECIFIC CLASSES (football, basketball and multisports)!!

* PREP and RECEPTION Multi-Sport classes!! (Saturday Only)

* MULTI-SPORT classes for the youngest students!!

* Exclusive use of the LS GYM and 6TH FLOOR PLAYGROUND

Mr. Gavin and his team of coaches will be back to bring a new look, action-packed Saturday Sports programme to CDNIS students of all ages.

At MLFA Saturday Sports we believe in developing the ‘whole’ person and believe relationships are the key to success which is why all our coaches are part of the CDNIS family.

The aim of the programme is to provide an opportunity for our young people to take part in a recreational sports programme in an inclusive, fun and non-competitive environment. Sessions are action packed with all players receiving a good balance of coaching and opportunity to play ‘matches’ with other students.

Now with exclusive use of the LS Gym and the 6th floor playground this programme will be hard to beat!

Classes

Basketball G 2-6 9-10am LS Gym

Football G 2-6 9-10am 6th Floor

Multi-sport PREP – G 1 10-11am LS Gym

Multi-sport G1-3 11-12am LS Gym
* Multi-sport classes will include; football, rugby, hockey, basketball and more.

Dates:

Session 1

Sept 26

Oct 3, 10, 17, 24,

Nov 7, 14, 21, 28

Dec 5, 12

Jan 9, 16, 23, 30

Session 2

Feb 27

Mar 6, 13, 20, 27

Apr 17, 24

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

June 5, 12

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Taekwondo Korean Martial Art
Instructor: Master Sung Nin Yu

It is called Moo Kwang Taekwondo, founded by Grand Master Tae E. Lee, 9th Dan Black Belt of World Taekwondo Federation (W.T.F.) in Canada. The interpretations of the words themselves are: “MOO” is non-stop and eternal,
“KWANG” is brightness, “TAE” refers to the feet, “KWON” refers to the hands and
“DO” means method or way. Along the concept of Moo Kwang, students are expected to follow five basic tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control and Loyalty.
Master Yu has been teaching at CDNIS since 1999, which is a 5th Dan (W.T.F.) international certified Black Belt and is affiliated with Grand Master Lee. He teaches skills based upon various belts in a fun and interesting way. Students would be taught basic techniques like stance, blocking, punching, striking and kicking. They will be taught free sparring and self-defense techniques too. Students will have the opportunity to progress through the various belt systems. Through the Moo Kwang Taekwondo system students can handle conflict through peaceful means and also improve confidence, focus and self control.

Name of instructor:
Master Sung-Nin Yu.

Uniform Fees:
Uniform - $400

Material Fees:
Taekwondo Sparring Equipment - approx. $1200 to $1400 (optional- only for advanced students)

Days of course:
Tuesday: beginners and up
Thursday: color belts
Friday: color belts

Examination Fees (varies according to belt level):
White belt yellow stripe - $200
Yellow belt - $200
Yellow belt green stripe (First Test) - $200
Yellow belt green stripe (Second Test) - $250
Green belt (First Test) - $200
Green belt (Second Test) - $300
Green belt blue stripe (First Test) - $200
Green belt blue stripe (Second Test) - $300
Blue belt and above - To be Determined

Age group you would like to target:
Grade 1 and up

*Students should sign up for the most appropriate day according to their level of experience.

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Wushu Chinese Martial Art
Instructor: Master Sung Nin Yu

Wushu is a form of contemporary Chinese Martial Arts that blends elements of performance and martial art applications. Wushu training empahsizes quickness, explosive power, natural and relax movement. The Wushu practitioner must combine flixibility with strength, speed with flawless techniques,and fierce intent with effortless execution.

As beginners, students of Wushu receive introductory training in most of the core styles, but they gain experience, they begin to concentrate on a small number of styles. Typically, a student will specialize in one style each of barehand, short weapon, and long weapon. It is important that maturing students undertake specializations, which match teir abiliities and personality, the choice is handed down by the instructor, whose judegemnt is guided by long experience, rather than the student, whose judgement may be colored by "what looks cool".

Karate, Anti-Bullying and Character Development
Instructor: Mr. Heyton Tze

In this program, students will practice all the essential techniques in karate. Besides the basic punches and kicks, students will also learn about karate applications like self-defense. Fun games and drills are used in the program which provides good work out and physical development to students. Students have the option to attend karate grading tests if they request to.

Most important, children will learn how to deal with bullies and conflicts peacefully. Lectures are given and follow by role plays. Character development and various life skills are keys topics in this karate program. Children will gain more confidence, self-discipline and responsibility as they continue in life.

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Yoga
Instructor: Tara Chellaram

For children, learning can be a delight and with yoga they can have fun stretching and
imagining. Yoga postures become animals and stories are created. Yoga games are
played and the class always ends with a relaxation time.

Students can improve their concentration, confidence and stamina. They will also be
learning good posture and good breathing habits. Their bodies will be healthier and
stronger, and yoga is a great stress relief for the young mind and body.

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Stretch-n-Grow
Instructor: Olga Ryzhakova (Mon) and Anna Trotter (Fri)

Add some energy to your week with this very fun fitness class! Running globally for over 17 years and in HK for 8 years, classes are a guaranteed good time AND a great workout! Classes are designed to increase endurance, strength, coordination, flexibility and balance, using kids’ favourite music, stories, equipment and movements. Discussion topics include nutrition, muscle groups, and being your best..

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Cheer Fit
Instructor: Olga Ryzhakova

Do you have spirit? A fitness class incorporating cheerleading, including chants, cheers and cheerleading/dance routines. Shake your pom poms (provided for use in class) and come have fun!

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Kung Fu

Kung Fu is a martial art being developed in China for over 4,000 years. Heng Yue Yen Long Kwon is a modern Kung Fu, which involves the scientific use of the body system. With the spirit and skills, students are trained to be proactive and unflinching when facing challenges. All the movements and techniques are simple, and practical in actual combat. Training focuses on important factors, contributing to the scientific use of force, including speed, agility, balance, flexibility, accurate timing and target focus. Founded in 1981, ‘Heng Yue Yen Long Kwon’ is translated as follows: Heng - Perseverance, embodies unceasing endeavour, stalwartness, and patience. Yue - Universe, stands for boundlessness. It also symbolizes wisdom and knowledge. Yen - Benevolence, is the embodiment of kindness care and sympathy. Long - Righteousness, the best as well as gentlemanliness. It is also the symbol of China. Kwon - Martial Arts, is a combination of skills, wisdom and body strength. At the same time it is also a demonstration of valor and peace.

Instructor: Master Connie Tse, Black Belt 8th Dan
Being the CEO of Heng Yue Yen Long Kwon Association and Consultant of University of Manitoba Chinese Kung Fu Club in Canada, Master Tse has been teaching Kung Fu for over 21 years.

Extra costs
1. Uniform
Students have the option to wear CDNIS PE uniform or purchase Kung Fu uniform at 10/F Morrison Plaza, No. 9 Morrison Hill Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Price ranges from HK$805 to HK$1080 according to size. If you are planning on advancing in belts, you are recommended to purchase a proper uniform.
2. Examination
Instructors will recommend capable students to take a paid belt promotion exam. Exam fees are different for different levels. Students are free to decide whether to take the exam or not.

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Ping Pong
Instructor: Coach Ngai

Table Tennis is very popular sport in China and Hong Kong, I apply ‘ China National Youth Training Program ‘ to train the children in quick response as the ball is moving so fast and make the quick decision as I am the Former Hong Kong Table Tennis Champion. and Representative of Hong Kong to join the Olympic Games.

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In-Line Skating

Instructor : Donna Maniago

ABOUT THE CLASSES
Classes are catered to the developmental needs of every child. We teach in a nonthreatening environment where skills are taught through a balance of skills progression and fun games. In every class an emphasis is placed on respect, cooperation, teamwork and having fun!

This class is designed for children with little or no skating experience. We cover safety,balancing, heels stops, swizzles...

In-line Skating This swizzles, backward skating and basic turns. More advanced turns, stops and skating techniques are introduced based on individual needs. TUE/FRI - 2:45 - 4:00

In-line Hockey...hockey on wheels! This class is for experienced skaters who want to try one of the fastest growing sports in Hong Kong. Classes focus on refining skating skills and developing stick handling, passing and shooting techniques. Every lesson we end with a short match to help emphasize teamwork and team play. TUES: 4:00 - 5:00

For interested students please go to the following link Go Sport CDNIS and download the equipment form for inline skating and inline hockey. The equipment for is for students who need to rent skates and pads. Proper quipment is essential to participate in the course (ie helmet, knee, elbow and wrist pads).

ALL Equipment is available for rent:

Skating (skates and protection): $300/term

Hockey (helmet, gloves and shin): $300/term - stick rental free

Skates Only: $150/term

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PADI Open Water Diver Course

This is the entry level certification course in which our Professional PADI Instructors will teach you how to safely and comfortably dive. The course will open doors of adventure to the beautiful underwater world for you to enjoy the excitement of SCUBA Diving. This well programmed course consists of three sections

1.Skills Development in Confined Water
2.Academic and Theory
3.Open Water training dives.

On completion you will be given a Certification Card issued by PADI (the world’s foremost Diving Organization). This rating allows you to hire or purchase SCUBA equipment, get air fills and participate in SCUBA Diving at any dive location in the World. This rating is also a pre-requisite for the PADI Advanced Open Water course.

PLEASE NOTE: Each class is 2 hours in duration. Students in this course must know how to swim and must be 10 years of age at the start of class in order to participate in open water lesson! Students must attend all classes and lessons in order to be certified otherwise make up is required and charges may apply.

Session 2 Dates: 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 15 Apr, 14 Apr (Open Water), 22 Apr, 24 Apr (Open Water).

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Basketball Camp by Be Fit Sports

Be Fit Sports provides professional, structured and quality basketball development programs throughout Hong Kong and China. We aspire to provide a fun and fair spirited environment for students learning the fundamentals of the game. Programs promoting teamwork, fundamentals and fair play while developing skill levels will be used. We aspire to our goals by implementing tried and proven coaching methods gained from our many years of experience with high-level sports.

Program Website:

www.befitsports.com

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Gym for Joy Gymnastics and Trampolining by Multi-Sport

Multi-Sport's Gym for Joy program has been very popular in leading clubs and schools for the past twenty years. Young children benefits enormously in coordination, strength and flexibility, which becomes evident in a relatively short period of time. All the basic skills are covered with an emphasis on floor work, tumbling routines and vaulting. Gymnastics covers the core skills required for all sports and is an invaluable start to a child's education, with life lasting benefits. Children will have the opportunity to take their Gym for Joy gymnastic awards. The scheme provideds an excellent structured and systematic approach to gymnastics from the beinnger to the advanced gymnast. Children derive satisfaction from working through the awards, while developing their bodies, minds, and characters. Along with Gymnastic the children will be introduce to Trampolining. Trampolining is an exciting and fun way of improving strength, stamina and is an incredible teacher of co-ordination; small wonder physical therapists recommend trampolining to children with motor difficulties. Safety is our primary consideration and our list of safety procedures are put into practice before any trampolining takes place. Children are then taught how to bounce correctly, followed by individual moves with correct landing techniques. The science behind the moves and visual techniques are also taught.

www.multi-sport.com.hk

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Cooking Classes

Course Description (Click on Course for more information)

Grade

Time

Day

Venue

Session Code

6 Sense Cooking Course II

Cost:

Session 2 $ 3120 (includes cooking supplies for all classes)

Prep - G. 2

2:45 - 4:00

Mon

12th Fl Caf

C131

6 Sense Cooking Course II (CLOSED)

Cost:

Session 2 $ 3640 (includes cooking supplies for all classes)

G 3 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

12th Fl Caf

C132

Cooking Course Descriptions

6 Sense Cooking Course I G 1 to 2

6 Senses Chief Instructor: Denice Wai
Instructor: Lily Leung, Edmund Wong

Preschool – Grade 2 – Monday Class – 2:45 – 4:00p.m.
(Material Cost: HK$70 per student per class)

Students will learn the basic knowledge of cooking, kitchen safety, utensils names and how to create meals/snacks without using pots and pans in preparation.

September 2009 – Bread – Learn how to use bread to create varies kind of goodies
Egg Toasty Cup
Cinnamon and Chocolate Toast Fingers

October 2009 – Rice – Learn how to use rice to create varies kind of rice dishes
Futo Maki
Cheese Rice Balls
Creepy Vanilla Rice Pudding

November 2009 – Eggs – Learn how to make varies kind of dishes with eggs
Scramble Eggs Burritos
Egg Sail Boat
Easy Egg Tart
Ham and Egg Roll
Cheesy Egg Pasta

December 2009 - Christmas
Mini Gingerbread House
Christmas Buns

January 2010 – New Year

Japanese Mochi – Sweet Rice Dumpling
Funny Donuts
Chestnut Buns

6 Sense Cooking Course I G. 3 to 6

Grade 3 – Grade 6 – Tuesday class – 2:45 – 4:00p.m.
(Material Cost: $75 per student per class)

Students will learn the basic technique of cooking, kitchen safety, how to use varies utensils, cooking and baking measurement and how to cook with limited equipments!

September 2009 – Chinese Dumpling
Dumpling I – learn how to make the dumpling dough with one stuffing - Vegetarian
Dumpling 2 – Shanghainese Dumpling (ground meat and vegetable)

October 2009 – Pancake – learn how to make varies kinds of pancake batter
Chinese Pancake – Spring Onion Pancake
Western Pancake - Blueberry Pancake
Japanese Pancake – Red Bean Pancake
Halloween Pancake

November 2009 – Roots Vegetable – Learn how to use different kinds of root vegetable to make healthy snack
No-Fried Sweet Potato and Potato Fries
Mashed Pumpkin and Cheese Casserole
Carrot and Sweet Potato Cheese Balls
Pumpkin Soup in a bread bowl
Potato Gyoza

December 2009 – Christmas – Learn how to make varies kind of goodies to celebrate this wonderful festival
Christmas Bread
Christmas Pizza

January 2010 – New Year
Pineapple Cake
Coconut Pudding Cake
Sweet Rice Dumpling with Red Bean Paste

6 Sense Cooking Course II- Prep to 2

6 Senses Chief Instructor: Denice Wai
Instructor: Lily Leung, Edmund Wong

Preschool – Grade 2 – Monday Class – 2:45 – 4:00p.m.
(Material Cost: HK$70 per student per class)

Chef’s Apprentice - Students will learn the basic knowledge of cooking, kitchen safety, utensils names, measuring ingredients, mixing, storing.

March 2010 – Fruits - Learn how to create varies kind of simple goodies
Fruity Frog
Lady Bug on a Stick
Grapefruit Gals
Apple Fondue
Fruit Flowers

April 2010 – Vegetable – Learn how to turn varies vegetables into delicious snack and meal
Vegetable Chips
Mr. Tomato Head
Cherry Tomato Sea Shells
Goofy Waldorf Salad

May 2010 – Kids Meal – Learn to make simple and healthy meals
Pepperoni Bread
Vegetable Mac & Cheese
Wonderful Wonton Soup
Broiled Cinnamon Toast

June 2010 – Snack Time
Peanut Butter Granola Balls
Corn and Tomato Salad
Dessert Nachos
Cute Rice Mice

6 Sense Cooking Course II G 3 - 6

Grade 3 – Grade 6 – Tuesday class – 2:45 – 4:00p.m. – Session 2
(Material Cost: $75 per student per class)

Sous Chef Training - In a professional kitchen, the Sous Chef is the person just under the Master Chef. Students will learn the basic technique of dish preparation, dish presentation, kitchen safety and simple food safety rules

March 2010 – Fruits
Fresh Fruit Cake
Caramel Apples
Lemon Cups
Gelatin Oranges
Arctic Oranges

April 2010 – Kids' Meals
Bacon and Spinach Quiche
Kids' Bruschetta
Little Kids' Lasagna
Quick Chicken Cutlets

May 2010 – Sweet and Savory
Strawberry Shortcake Snake
Freckle-Face Bears Bread
Unbeatable Banana Bread
Rainbow Soda Bread

June 2010 – Snack
Homemade Granola Bars
Earth Day Bars
Sesame Crisp
Strawberry Scones

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Music Courses

Course Description (Click on Course for more information)

Grade

Time

Day

Venue

Session Code

ABRSM Grade 5 Theory ----(CLOSED)

Cost:

Session 1 $ 3072

Session 2 $ 2688

G 5 - 6

2:45-4:00

Tuesday

816

C050

C135

CDNIS Lower School Instrumental Music Programme Courses

Violin and Cello Class

Session 1 Tues $3072, Thurs $2688

Session 2 Tues $ 2688, Thurs $ 2496

G 1 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

816

C051

C136

G 1 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Thurs

815

C052

C137

Saxophone & Clarinet Class

Session 1 $ 3072

Session 2 $ 2688

G 3 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

816

C053

C138

Flute Class

Session 1 Tues $ 3072

Session 2 Tues $ 2688

G 1 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

613

C054

C139

Ensemble Classes

Sessions 1 $ 3072

Session 2 $ 2688

G 3 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

816

C055

C140

“Brassy” Brass Class

Cost

Sessions 1 $ 3072

Session 2 $ 2688

G 3 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

6th floor caf

C056

C141

Lower School String Ensemble/ Orchestra (harp Included) ---(CLOSED)

Cost

Sessions 1 $ 2496

Session 2 $ 2496

G 1 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Wed

816

C057

C142

Note:

a) All students will be invited to perform at the annual concert hosted by PURE Orchestral Centre in September 2009 at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall.

b) Students will be provided with options to take one-on-one private lessons and attend music examinations and music festival such as Royal Conservatory of Music Examination (RCM), Canada or the ABRSM & Hong Kong School Music Festival.

d) All enquiries should be made directly to info@puremusic.hk or call 3520 2628. Website:

http://www.puremusic.hk and http://www.flute.hk

Music Course Descriptions

ABRSM Grade 5 Theory

Conductor:
This course prepares students for the ABRSM Grade 5 Theory Examination which will take place in June 2010. A total of thirty lessons and tutorials will cover areas such as major & minor scales, time & key signatures, intervals, theory of transposing, chord progression, technical names, musical analysis and musical terms.

Violin and Cello Class

(Instructors: Qualified violin & cello instructors provided by PURE ORCHESTRAL CENTRE)

This course is suitable only for beginners who have NO previous violin or cello experience. In session one, participated students will learn and expose to all the fundamentals and basic skills required to play the instruments. Appropriate music for this age level will be introduced at each class. Well-known children rhymes played in unison will be used as one of the teaching tools. Both traditional and contemporary teaching methods will be adopted. Participated students will be given opportunities to perform at the ECA showcase. In session two, simple two-part and three-part melody and accompaniment ensemble music will be used as an extension from unison playing. Introductory in nature, this course is a perfect first step to playing the violin /cello under a less formal setting before commencing private one-on-one study at a later time. Students are required to have their own instruments either purchase by their own or via PURE ORCHESTRAL CENTRE.

Target: Grade 1to 6

Cost of Instrument: Violin, Method Book & Supplementary Teaching Materials : $1,200 Cello & Method Book & Supplementary Teaching Materials: $2,800

Saxophone & Clarinet Class

(Instructor: Lena Cuglietta, B.Mus (UBC), M.Mus (U.of Florida)/ Leung Tak-wing B.Mus HKAPA, M.Mus Royal School of Music, UK))

This course is suitable only for beginners who have NO previous saxophone or clarinet experience. In session one, participated students will learn and expose to all the fundamentals and basic skills required to play the instruments. Participated students will learn to play at least all the notes in the first octaves, their appropriate fingerings,embourchure and the concept of sound production. Appropriate music and exercises for this age level will be introduced at each class. Well-known children rhymes played in unison will be used as one of the teaching tools. Participated students will be given opportunities to perform at the ECA showcases. In session two, simple two-part and three-part melody and accompaniment ensemble music will be used as an extension from unison playing. This course concentrates on reed instruments will give participated students a more focus and specialized technical training than other general music instrumental classes. This course serves as a logical first-step to commencing private one-on-one study at a later time.

Students are required to have their own instruments either purchase by their own or via PURE ORCHESTRAL CENTRE.

Target: Saxophone : Grade 4 to 6 Clarinet : Grade 3 to Grade 6

Cost of Instrument: Saxophone, a Method Book and Supplementary Teaching Materials: $4,200 Clarinet, a Method Book and Supplementary Teaching Materials: $2,300

Flute Class

(Instructors: Winnie So B.Mus (HKBU), Member of the Hong Kong Flute Quartet) Alecx Chung, ATCL, Member of the Hong Kong Flute Quartet)

In association with the Hong Kong Flute Centre, this course is suitable only for beginners who have NO previous saxophone or clarinet experience. In session one, participated students will learn and expose to all the fundamentals and basic skills required to play the flute. Participated students will learn to play at least all the notes in the first octaves, their appropriate fingerings, embourchure and the concept of sound production. Appropriate music and exercises for this age level will be introduced at each class. Well-known children rhymes played in unison will be used as one of the teaching tools. Participated students will be given opportunities to perform at the ECA showcases. In session two, simple two-part and three-part melody and accompaniment ensemble music will be used as an extension from unison playing. This course concentrates on only the flute will give participated students a more focus and specialized technical training than other general music instrumental classes. This course serves as a logical first-step to commencing private one-on-one study at a later time.

Students are required to have their own instruments either purchase by their own or via PURE ORCHESTRAL CENTRE.

Target: Grade 1 to Grade 6

Cost of Instrument: Flute, a method book and one set of supplementary teaching materials $2,300

Ensemble Classes- Flute Quartet/ Quintet/ Sextet

(Conductor: Ringo Chan B.Mus (Queen’s), Director of the Hong Kong Flute Centre)

This class is designed for more experience players who would like to form a quartet/quintet/sextet (a group of four or five) ensembles with other players of similar playing levels to participate in the 62nd Hong Kong School Music Festival Primary School Woodwind Ensemble Class. Interested students please contact Mr. Ringo Chan at 3520 2628 for an audition. This course will only run if there are sufficient players and of the right match. A right combination of four to six players would be ideal.

Target: Grade 4 to Grade 6

“Brassy” Brass Class

(Instructors: Mr. Jason Wong (B.Sc, BU, ABRSM Dip)

This course is suitable only for beginners who have NO previous playing in brass instruments which include, trumpet, trombone, french horn or tuba. In session one, participated students will learn and expose to all the fundamentals and basic skills required to play the flute. Participated students will learn to play at least all the notes in the first octaves, their appropriate fingerings, embourchure and the concept of sound production. Appropriate music and exercises for this age level will be introduced at each class. Well-known children rhymes played in unison will be used as one of the teaching tools. Participated students will be given opportunities to perform at the ECA showcases. In session two, simple two-part and three-part melody and accompaniment ensemble music will be used as an extension from unison playing. This course give participated students a more focus and specialized technical training than other general music instrumental classes. This course serves as a logical first-step to commencing private one-on-one study at a later time.

Students are required to have their own instruments either purchase by their own or via PURE ORCHESTRAL CENTRE.

Target: Grade 1 to Grade 6

Cost of Instrument: Trumpet & Trombone, a method book and one set of supplementary teaching materials $2,300. Prices for other brass instruments will be quoted on request.

Lower School String Ensemble/ Orchestra (harp Included)

This course aims at providing students with string ensemble experience. Participated students will be exposed to ensemble technique in both leading and accompaniment roles and learn to create proper ensemble balance and sound production. The ensemble will ideally be made up of first violins, second violins, viola or third violins and cello sections, forming a complete 4-part voicing ensemble. Depending on the size, the ensemble will have the potential to be further developed into a full string orchestra. A wide selected repertories from both classical and pops genres will be used. In addition, a series of ensemble educational tools and exercises based on internationally standard will be used for training. We are looking for students with an approximate playing skills equivalent to that of at least ABRSM Grade 3 or above to join. Please note that the ABRSM requirement is not an essential prerequisite. A “try-out audition” will be carried out to determine the eligibility to join. Instrumentation: include violin, viola, cello , double bass and harp. Students are required to bring their own instruments to class.

Target: Grade 1 to 6, with approximately ABRSM grade 3 or above playing proficiency.

Students interested in participate but without the grade level are welcome to try out.

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Dance Courses

Course Description (Click on Course for more information)

Grade

Time

Day

Venue

Session Code

Street Dance- Hip Hop

Red Shoe Dance Company

Cost:

Session 1 $ 2080

Session 2 $ 1760

G 3 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Fri

7th floor Drama room

C058

C145

Musical Theatre Jazz

Red Shoe Dance Company

Cost:

Session 1 $ 2400

Session 2 $ 2080

Prep - 2

2:45-4:00

Wed

8th floor Drama room

C059

C146

Social Dance

Instructor: Anna Fok

Cost:

Session 1 $ 2080

Session 2 $ 1760

G 3 - 4

2:45 - 4:00

Fri

205

C060

C147

G 5 - 6

4:00 - 5:00

Fri

205

C061

C148

Super JAZZ Dance

Instructor: Ms Chong

Cost:

Session 1 Tues $2560 , Fri $2080

Session 2 Tues $2240 , Fri $1760

Extra Costs:

$600 (Dance bag, a set of dancing clothes, shoes are included)

$430 ( Performance fee, if they all join the performance in the Evening of the Arts or have been invited to perform outside, shoes not included.)

Prep - G 2

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

8th floor drama room

C063

C149

G 3 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Fri

8th floor drama room

C064

C150

Dance Stretch

Instructor: Ms Chong

Cost:

Session 1 $ 2240

Session 2 $ 2080

Extra Costs:

$400 (Dance bag, a set of dancing clothes, shoes are included)

$360 ( Performance fee, if they all join the performance in the Evening of the Arts or have been invited to perform outside, shoes not included.

Prep - 2

2:45 - 4:00

Thurs

8th floor drama room

C151

Ballet (CLOSED)

Instructor: Ms Chong

Cost:

Session 1 $ 2240

Session 2 $ 2080

Extra Costs:

$700 (Dance bag, a set of dancing clothes and shoes)

$360 ( Performance fee, if they all join the performance in the Evening of the Arts or have been invited to perform outside, shoes not included.

Prep - G 2

2:45 - 4:00

Thurs

8th Floor Drama

C152

Creative Dance (CLOSED)

Instructor: Ms Chong

Cost:

Session 1 $ 2400

Session 2 $ 2080

Extra Costs:

$600 (Dance bag, a set of dancing clothes, shoes are included)

$430 ( Performance fee, if they all join the performance in the Evening of the Arts or have been invited to perform outside, shoes not included.

Prep - 3

2:45 - 4:00

Wed

12th Floor Caf

C153

Hip Hop and Break Dancing with MH Dance

Cost:

Session 1 $ 2240

Session 2 $ 2080

G 3 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Thurs

7th floor Drama Studio

C076

C154

Dance Class Descriptions

Street Dance- Hip Hop

Instructor – “Giselle” – Red Shoe Dance Company

Street dance is a blend of jazz, funk and hip hop originating from the States in the 70’s and is often improvisational and social in nature. It is seen as a great art form, often used in street performances and competitions and is a great form of physical exercise. The course aims to provide a framework of choreography in which the student will be able to add their own personal style and attitude and build their confidence in preparation for a performance at the annual Red Shoe Show in November/December.

Students will learn……

Techniques that focus on rhythm, co-ordination, creativity, musicality, control, dynamics, posture, and performance.
They will learn fun and exciting choreography that will form the basis of a performance piece, building their confidence.

Course content:

A typical class will start with a warm up, followed by technical teaching focusing mainly on co-ordination and use of space. They will then learn choreography that will be pieced together week by week to form a creative routine/performance piece. The class will then finish with a cool-down and stretch.

Evaluation & Reports :

Individual evaluation of the students progress will be given on request.

Equipment/Material/Costume

It is required for students to wear a costume for their performance at the Red Shoe Show Recital in November/December 2009. The cost will be $250.

Students must wear their P.E kit and sneakers every week.

Musical Theatre Jazz

Instructor: Lucy Sharpe

Students will learn exciting choreography to musical classics and sing along to their favourites, old and new. The course aims to provide a framework of choreography in which the student will be able to add their own personal style and attitude and build their confidence in preparation for a performance at the annual Red Shoe Show in November/December.

Student will learn……

Course content:

Evaluation & Reports :

Individual evaluation of the students progress will be given on request.

Equipment/Material/Costume

It is required for students to wear a costume for their performance at the Red Shoe Show Recital in November/December 2009. The cost will be $250.

Students must wear their P.E kit and sneakers every week.

Social Dance : Instructor Anna Folk

This social dance program introduces students to a variety of Latin American and Ballroom dances such as the Cha-cha, Samba, Jive, Rumba, Waltz and Tango. They will have an opportunity to dance individually and with a partner. Students will learn dance warm-up techniques and sets of choreographed routines. They will engage in individual as well as partnered dancing. Through this activity, students will develop self-confidence, physical fitness, great communication skills and teamwork while having a lot of fun! Students will be presenting a dance performance at the last session.

About the Instructor:

Anna began Ballroom and Latin dancing at the age of 18 in Vancouver, Canada and has competed rigorously in both Amateur and Professional Latin competitions in Western Canada, US and Hong Kong. She has enjoyed a successful competitive career and has won the 2004 Asian Dancesport Federation Hong Kong Professional Latin championship title. She has been coached by teachers from the UK, Australia and Russia for many years. Anna has over 6 yrs experience in teaching group classes to international school children and teens. She is passionate about Latin dancing and wants to help other people enjoy the fun of dancing as well. Anna is currently the director of Danza Viva HK -

www.danzavivahk.com

JAZZ Dance

Instructor: Ms Chong

Combination of different movements, jazz, hip-hop, musical theatre. Students will learn the dance technique, posture, discipline, pattern, co-ordination and team work. Build up their muscle strength and confidence. Have lots of fun. Students are regularly informed of dance performances.

Dance Stretch

Instructor: Ms Chong

Pick up lots of stretch techniques form jazz, ballet and yoga with music. Students will learn a proper stretch to build up their flexibility and muscle strength. They will enjoy the team work, partner work and the stretch dance performance.

Ballet

Instructor: Ms Chong

Students will learn steps and routines that will help with posture, coordination, musicality, flexibility, strength and grace. You will find the class to be relaxing and liberating, Also can enjoy the school performance and workshop. Have chance to experience the R.A.D. Exam.

$750 (Dance bag, leotard, tight, skirt, cross over and shoes)

$480 (Performance fee, if they all join the performance in the Evening of the Arts or have been invited to perform outside, shoes not included.

Creative Dance

Instructor: Ms Chong

Combination of body movements, jazz and dance techniques, students will enjoy creating their own choreographed dance in group and pattern, build up their confidence and train up their creativity mind.

HIP HOP and BREAK DANCE
Instructors: Marc and/or Harly

The Hip Hop Dance Program aims to motivate children and teenagers to boost their confidence and positive identity through self-expressive urban dance.

Our mission is to teach children and teenagers proper techniques and fundamentals of Hip Hop and Break Dance in a comfortable, friendly and supportive environment. Participants have the opportunity to empower themselves by joining our performance troop and performing in a Dance Showcase, building their cooperation, leadership skills and team spirit. Join us now and master basic step-by-step Hip Hop and Break Dance moves and a fun and high energy choreography!

What to wear: T-Shirt, long sports pants and runners

Costumes for Performance: $150 per student per semester

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Drama Classes

Course Description (Click on Course for more information)

Grade

Time

Day

Venue

Session Code

Faust International Youth Drama

Session 2 Tues $3220, Thurs $2990

G 3 - 5

2:45 - 4:00

Thurs

3rd Floor Drama Studio

C079

C159

Prep - G 2 (CLOSED)

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

7th Floor Drama Room

C160

Leaders of Laughter - LOL World ---(CLOSED)

Instructor: Anand Chulani

Cost:

Session 2 Tues $2800, Weds $2600, Thurs $2600, Fri $2200

Prep

2:45 - 4:00

Wed

923

C205

G1 - 4

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

1324

C207

G 5 - 6

2:45 - 4:00

Fri

813

C208

Faust International Youth Theatre Drama Workshops

Under the careful guidance of experienced leaders children will explore the wonderful world of theatre. Our weekly workshops introduce members to drama and different aspects of the performing world. Each term, groups look at a different theme based on the group's interests and the leader’s expertise. Themes could include: improvisation, live performance, theatre through the ages, mime and movement or masks and puppetry. Workshops are tailored to the needs of the children with schedules sent electronically to members outlining workshop dates and content. We invite children to join with or without drama experience. At the end of the term children will share their learning with parents at the ECA Showcase. Please note, children must attend the audition to be considered for the Faust's annual Faust Festival, children in this course are not guaranteed a place.

Leaders of Laughter - LOL World

BRAND NEW TO CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - LEADERS OF LAUGHTER (LOL)!

Presented by Comedian, Laughter Coach & Writer for the Simpsons and the Disney Channel, ANAND CHULANI

In this fun-filled workshop, your child will learn how to use the power of laughter to:

Boost Self-Confidence
Make New Friends Easily
Handle Peer Pressure Effectively
Increase Focus & Sharpen Memory
Develop Emotional Intelligence
Build Leadership Skills

Sign up now and see why over 15,000 kids from over 30 countries have raved about this after school program! At the end of the course, kids will demonstrate what they've learned through a fun showcase for parents!

For more information, visit www.lolworld.net or watch clips from Anand's appearance on Bloomberg News - www.youtube.com/user/LOLWorldTV

After performing in over 20 countries and making audiences laugh all over the world, writing for hit tv shows, acting on primetime television in the USA, Anand Chulani created the LOL Method which uses the power of laughter to help kids build self-confidence, develop emotional intelligence and create deeper relationship with their friends, family and teachers. The LOL METHOD has been embraced by children all over the world including the USA, India, Hong Kong, Israel and Palestine. LOL is taught in a safe and stimulating environment.

Art Classes

Course Description (Click on Course for more information)

Grade

Time

Day

Venue

Session Code

Japanese Clay Craft (CLOSED)

Children will learn about the skills of clay craft, they will also develope and establish their own creative sense and style too. Better co-ordination in working with their hands. The course will complete the specific 8 pieces.

Cost:

Session 1 $2560 (includes $600 for supplies)

Session 2 $2240 (includes $600 for supplies)

G 1 - 3

2:45 - 4:00

Tues

926

C077

C157

Cost:

Session 1 $2560 (includes $600 for supplies)

Session 2 $2240 (includes $600 for supplies)

G 3 - 6

4:00 - 5:00

Tues

926

C078

C158

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