Kindergarten Newsletter
English Version August & September 2026
Issue #1 (2026-2027)
Welcome to Our First Newsletter of the 2026-2027 School Year!
Welcome to our very first newsletter of the academic year! It has been an absolute joy welcoming all our students and families to our vibrant school community this August.
A very special welcome to our Pre-Nursery and Playgroup children and families joining us for the first time, as well as all our new families across every level joining the Kingston family! Whether your child is beginning their learning journey in our Pre-Nursery and Playgroup programmes, or exploring, inquiring, and growing within our IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) kindergarten, we are thrilled to have you with us.
The past two months have been filled with wonderful discoveries, new friendships, and inspiring learning as our classrooms came alive in both English and Putonghua.
In this edition, we are excited to look back at our foundational weeks in August and September. You will find highlights of how our youngest learners are settling into school routines, key moments from our kindergarten units of inquiry, and photos capturing everyday wonder and growth across our campus.
Thank you for partnering with us as we embark on this exciting school year together!
In School Activities
Parent Information Nights
A heartfelt thank you to all the Kindergarten parents who joined us for our recent Parent Information Nights! It was wonderful to connect with so many of you and share insights into our bilingual curriculum, daily routines, and the exciting inquiry journeys your children will embark on this year. Active home-school partnerships are central to our community, and we deeply appreciate your engagement and support.
For families with children in our 2-Year-Old Class, please mark your calendars! We will be hosting a dedicated Parent Information Session on October 9 designed specifically for your child’s developmental milestone year. Details on how to register have been sent out—please remember to sign up to secure your spot!
Open House
What an incredible day! A warm and heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us for our Open House. It was wonderful to see our campus buzzing with energy, curious minds, and bright smiles. Your enthusiastic participation and vibrant support made the event a resounding success—thank you for being such an active part of our Kingston community!
Mid Autumn Festival Celebrations
Our campus was filled with festive joy and cultural wonder as we celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival together! The children proudly brought in their vibrant lanterns, which truly came to life during a magical lantern walk through our darkened music room. Our kindergarten students put their thinking caps on for fun riddle-guessing games, while classes gathered for festive parties filled with delicious traditional treats like mooncakes and pomelos. A special highlight was listening to the legendary story of Chang'e, bringing the rich history and traditions of the festival to life. It was a wonderful day of shared stories, warmth, and cultural appreciation across our entire school community!
Field Trips
4 and 5 Year Old Class Visit to Road Safety Town
As part of their "Who We Are" Unit of Inquiry—where students have been exploring how we have different responsibilities in different places—our 4- and 5-year-old classes took an exciting field trip to the Road Safety Town in Sau Mau Ping! During the visit, the children had the valuable opportunity to attend an engaging road safety talk led by a local police officer, who shared essential rules for staying safe on and around the road. Stepping into the roles of responsible pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers in a mini-city setup, our young learners put those lessons directly into action. By navigating simulated streets, reading traffic signs, and obeying signals, they experienced firsthand how our personal responsibilities adapt depending on our environment—giving them a meaningful, real-world connection to their unit of inquiry.
3 Year Old Classes Trip to Ngau Chi Wan Park
As part of their "Who We Are" unit, our 3-year-old classes set off on their very first field trips to Ngau Chi Wan Park! The mornings were filled with laughter and excitement as our youngest learners explored the playground alongside their teachers and peers. Through cooperative group games and shared play, the children practiced navigating a new environment together, building essential social skills, self-confidence, and new friendships along the way. This memorable outing served as a fantastic real-world extension of their unit, helping them discover what it means to be caring, connected members of a group as they kick off their kindergarten journey.
4 and 5 Year Old Classes Supermarket Trip
As part of their "Who We Are" unit on exploring personal and social responsibilities, our 4- and 5-year-old classes took a practical trip to the supermarket! Leading up to the outing, the children took total ownership by planning their own class party celebration—brainstorming ideas and creating thoughtful shopping lists of what they needed. Once at the store, our young shoppers put their understanding of real-world responsibilities into action. They demonstrated fantastic citizenship by carefully navigating the aisles with their trolleys, staying mindful of other shoppers, sticking strictly to their lists, and even comparing prices between similar items to make smart choices. It was an empowering, hands-on experience that brought their classroom learning into the community!
Grade Level Updates 📣
Playgroup and 2 Year Old Classes
Our youngest learners in the Playgroup and 2-Year-Old Classes have officially embarked on an exciting new adventure! Our 2-Year-Old Class students began their journey in mid-August, transitioning smoothly into school life through our gradual entry programme to build up to a full 3-hour session. Meanwhile, our three Playgroup classes hit the ground running as they started their school adventure in September. Across both age groups, these little explorers are showing remarkable resilience and joy as they settle into their brand-new daily routines.
Our vibrant classrooms have become spaces of daily discovery and connection. Through sensory play, storytelling, music, and outdoor movement, the children are developing vital social skills—learning to share, take turns, and form their very first friendships. As part of their unit "Let Me Know," the children have been actively exploring all about their new school, getting to know their classmates, and meeting different staff members. They are also busy identifying colors and shapes while becoming familiar with their daily classroom routines.
It has been truly heartwarming to watch their independence blossom. From learning to tidy away toys and put on their own shoes to following simple group directions, our students are taking big strides every single day. Supported by our dedicated and nurturing teaching team, these foundational weeks have created a safe, welcoming space where a lifelong love for learning can truly take root.
3 Year Old Classes
What an inspiring start to the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for our 3-year-old learners! Launching directly into their first unit, "Who We Are," our students have been inquiring into the central idea that our choices affect our health and well-being.
To explore what it means to lead a healthy life, the children have been diving into dynamic, hands-on learning experiences. Through interactive sorting games, they categorised foods into "everyday" and "sometimes" treats, learning how fuel choices impact their energy and bodies. Physical well-being was put into practice as well, with the children stretching through mindful yoga sessions and building strength during active outdoor play.
Equally important to this unit is nurturing emotional and social health. Our young learners have been discovering how friendship and kindness shape how we feel. Through guided group activities and shared play, they practiced turn-taking, active listening, and cooperation—discovering firsthand how positive relationships make our classroom community feel safe and happy.
Seeing our 3-year-olds embody the IB Learner Profile attributes of being balanced and reflective at such a young age has been truly wonderful. They are already making mindful connections between their actions, their feelings, and their overall well-being!
4 and 5 Year Old Classes
Our 4- and 5-year-old classes have shown incredible maturity throughout their initial "Who We Are" unit, where they inquired into how we have different responsibilities in different places. Over these past two months, our students have transformed from passive observers into proactive, principled community members.
The children began by examining their personal duties at home, reflecting on how taking on small chores—like organizing their rooms—supports their families. Within our school walls, they stepped up as active leaders, eagerly taking on daily classroom jobs, leading lines safely, and offering a caring, helping hand to our younger learners during snack time.
Their inquiry naturally extended into the wider community, highlighted by two hands-on field trips. During their visit to Sau Mau Ping Road Safety Town—which included an insightful talk by a police officer—they practiced being responsible, safety-conscious pedestrians and cyclists. Later, when planning a class party, they put their decision-making directly into practice by drafting shopping lists, comparing prices, and shopping responsibly at the local supermarket.
By actively demonstrating what it means to be caring, communicators, and thinkers, our oldest kindergarteners haven't just learned about responsibility—they have lived it every single day.
Celebrating Our Students' Talents Beyond the Classroom 🙌
We know that many of our students are engaged in a variety of activities beyond their academic life, such as dance, music, art, sports, and more. It is with great excitement that we invite you to share these wonderful experiences and victories with our school community.
To better celebrate and acknowledge these achievements, we kindly request that you complete the Student Talent Form below with any notable successes your child has had outside of school. This could include anything from winning a medal in a dance competition, participating in a community art exhibition, performing in a violin recital, or any other accomplishment that makes you and your child proud.
https://forms.gle/LGoXpAqaAKYXWStJA
Please include photos of your child taking part in this activity and any awards they have received so that we are able to share this with our school community!
Upcoming Events 📅
5 October - Pandas Class Trip to Brighter Smiles Playland
6 October - Pandas Class KIS Taster Day
7 October - Rabbits Class KIS Taster Day
9 October - 2 Year Old Class Parent Information Session
14 October - Orbis Talk for Kindergarten
19 October - The Day Following Chung Yeung Festival
20-23 October - Mid-Term Break
28 October - Playgroup (M/W) Halloween Party / Dress Casual Day (2-5 Year Old Classes)
29 October - Playgroup (T/Thur) Halloween Party
30 October - Halloween Party (2-5 Year Old Classes)
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Email: enquiry@kingston.edu.hk
Website: www.kingston.edu.hk
Address: 12-14 Cumberland Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
Phone: 23379049
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