At each of our campuses we offer a variety of after school care programs. Read more about our after-school programs below and get in touch to find out about our current availability at each campus.
For the latest after school class availability at any of our campuses, please contact us here.
During the summer and winter months when local schools are closed, we remain open and offer a fun and interesting course for children to join on a long- or short-term basis. Winter Camp is usually held around Chinese New Year and lasts for 3 weeks, while Summer Camp is held in July and August lasts for 8 weeks.
Summer and Winter Camps are a little different from our usual school program, in that we focus more on Arts & Crafts, Physical Development and Musical Fun. Each year our summer and winter holiday camps will have different themes and activities, contact us for news on our upcoming holiday camps.
Our team comes from different backgrounds but are united in their passion for early year’s education. All teachers are role models so one of the most important factors to consider in a teacher is their character and personality. We hire teachers who carry a positive energy and enjoy their profession and can inspire the next generation. We look for teachers with a professional background in education and teaching, who can be part of our great team ethic.
If you are a great teacher and would like to join our team then please get in touch to find out about our current vacancies.
At Melodie we acknowledge the importance of music and physical activity to young children. It is part of daily life here at school. In addition to having regular play time where kids can freely express themselves and explore, we also have many active classes with specialist teachers. Activities include Karate, Latin dancing, Ballet, and football.
Our curriculum has developed over time to be full of interesting, fun, and progressive courses that are designed to give every child a rich early years’ experience and to prepare them for the next stage of their learning journey. We acknowledge that playing is also such an important part of the early years’ development, so we allow plenty of time for play in all our programs.
We use a wealth of resources to allow the children to develop in all aspects, from writing, painting, and climbing; to singing, dancing, and designing; our early years program has got it covered!
We have weekly themes that form the basis of our lesson planning while the daily activities are planned in line with the British EYFS standards.
Read more about how the curriculum differs for each of our programs.
EYFS
We follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) education system, which sets high level standards in early years education provision and states the seven learning areas:
Key Areas:
Specific Areas:
The EYFS lays the foundations for a solid education, providing the essential knowledge that they need to be educated citizens. It also allows for a lot of creativity and flexibility from our wonderful teachers, to ensure the activities are appropriate and stimulating for all ages.
The daily schedule is slightly different for each age group, so it depends which program your child is enrolled on. However, no matter what the program, we always schedule plenty of time for outdoor play, fun activities, and group time.
Raising a child is a challenge for all parents, but at Melodie you’re not alone. Our teachers work together with parents to ensure everyone is on the same page when it comes to understanding your child and helping them develop. If you have any concerns or questions at any stage, our expert teachers and support staff are there to offer advice.
Our daily report will keep you updated on your child’s eating, drinking, and sleeping habits as well as informing you of any standout moments from each day. In addition, the teachers will provide a progress report twice a year which is where their performance at school will be compared to the learning goals of the appropriate age group.
We also offer parents the chance to have a meeting with their child’s teachers every three months. These meetings allow parents to find out in more detail what their child is like at school, and vice-versa, it allows teachers to further understand their student’s family life and behavioral habits at home.
Throughout the year we have many special events and festivals,many of which involve the whole family.
Take a look through our calendar to see our upcoming events:
These events are family events held outside of normal school hours.
Note: All events subject to change. Exact dates to be confirmed internally.
Their world is opening up, so we bring a world of learning to them!
This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a lots of books and toys and display their artwork where everyone can see. Children at K0 stage also begin to learn the basic building blocks of how we all work together in a classroom.
We build warm, welcoming, and supportive classrooms for children of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
Take a look at how we set up our classroom for K0 kids. It’s organized for their age and stage of learning and development.
Our caring teachers set a daily schedule for K0 class that consists of group time, story time, outdoor play, meals and snacks, and naps, as well as, lots of unstructured playtime.
Our teachers will help your child build skills that get them ready for “big kid school.” Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them get used to a more structured school setting.
Every day, our creative teachers guide K0 kids through fun activities that are just right for their age. Here are just a few examples!
Development MilestonesOur teachers are constantly monitoring the development of our children, which we will compare to a set of standard development milestones for each age range.
We design activities based on these goals and we want our activities to be ideal for the age group, that’s why we set such specific learning milestones.
Welcome to Kindergarten, where we get them ready for what comes next … “big kid school!”
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our kindergarten classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create artwork, and play pretend.
We build warm, welcoming, and supportive classrooms for children of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
Take a look at how we set up our classroom for kindergarten kids. It’s organized for their age and stage of learning and development.
Our caring teachers set a schedule for K1 class that consists of group time, story time, outdoor play, meals and snacks, English and Chinese activities, physical activities, as well as a nap time.
Our incredible teachers are here to offer the safest place and most inspiring learning environment for your preschooler. Your child will practice language, math, science, English, and social skills through hands-on learning and playtime.
Every day, our creative teachers guide our K1 kids through fun activities that are just right for their age. Here are just a few examples!
Our teachers are constantly monitoring the development of our children, which we will compare to a set of standard development milestones for each age range. We design activities based on these milestones and we want our activities to be ideal for the age group, that’s why we set such specific learning milestones.
