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Art Programs
This program allows young children to collaborate fine art ideas, techniques, skills and media to invent artwork, which encompasses a host of multi-concepts and multi-disciplines. We have the same mission as the Mission Arts Council, which is to be dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and the creative vitality of people by nurturing the awareness of, involvement in, and commitment to Arts and Culture.
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Chinese Language Programs
As Asia's financial and economic prosperity is growing in importance relative to the world economy, it may be in the interest of students to get familiar with the Chinese language and culture from an early age.
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European Language Programs
As the world is becoming globalized, we are now able to easily make connections to faraway places. In our modern world, speaking an international language is an asset! Give your children the key to their future through our French and Spanish programs!
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Phonics Class
Language skills are always improved when we are given more chances to practice and learn! This phonics class will provide that extra time for your child to learn and practice the English language!
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Robotics Program
In our space age of technology and science, children are constantly exposed to technology in every aspects of their daily lives. However, without knowing how these technologies work, children can find themselves confused and bewildered by the very gadgets they are using! Robotics encourages students to look deeper into the science behind electronics and encourages interest in the sciences in a fun and interactive way!
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Yoga Program
BlissKids yoga is a playful program that blends traditional yoga practices with creative movement, games, story, music and expressive arts. Here, the wisdom of yoga meets the wonder of childhood! Children practice valuable skills that foster attentiveness, self-regulation, emotional / social intelligence while having fun and discovering joyful ways to relate to the world, each other and themselves.
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ART Programs
| Course | Description | Materials | Teacher |
| Art – Beginner | A fun, creative opportunity to bring Arts to children 2 – 4yrs old. Every session will encourage children to use their imagination to make impossibility to become possible. Sessions are 1hr each and students will focus on sketching, cartoon art, water colour and oil pastel. | Pencils (HB, 3B, 6B), Sketchbook, Color Paper Book Eraser, Oil Pastel (20+ colors), Pencil Crayons (Additional: Watercolour Book – Cold press 90Lb+, Pental Watercolour – 12 colors+, 3 round Brush – No.2, No. 8 and No. 14, cloth, Porch and Palette) | Ms. Ada Tang |
| Art – Level2 | Art for ages 5 – 8yrs old. Each assignment will be given to students to explore different technique in order to build up their own skills. Sessions are 1.5hr each and students will focus on acrylic, engraving arts, advance watercolour, colour theory, and printing and graphics. | Pencils (HB, 3B, 6B), Sketchbook, Eraser, Pencil Crayons, Watercolour Book – Cold press 90Lb+, Pental Watercolour – 12 colors+, 3 round Brush – No.2, No. 8 and No. 14, cloth, Porch and Palette(Additional: Acrylic Paints – Red, Yellow, Blue, Black & White, Knife, Palette paper, Paint board, 2 Flat brushes – ½’, ¼’, 1 round brush) | Ms. Ada Tang |
| Art – Level3 | Art for ages 9 – 12. Sessions are 2 hours each. As well as creating fun masterpieces, students will learn about art styles and famous artists. A variety of drawing media will be taught. Students learn about simple perspective and the principles of composition, and the importance of value, colour mixing and blending when using paints. Students will also explore their inner creativity to complete a large abstract work of art! | Pencils (HB, 3B, 6B), Sketchbook, Eraser. Watercolour book – Cold press 90Lb+, Pental Watercolours – 12 colors+. Three round brushes – No. 2, No. 8 and No. 14 (soft, not bristle). Watercolour palette.Acrylic paints – Red, Yellow, Blue, Black & White+. Palette knife, Palette paper. Brushes: 2 flat – ½’, ¼’, 1 round – #8, 1 filbert – #10. Three Canvases or Canvas boards, suggested size 10″x12″, but one to be 16″x20″ or 20″x24 | Ms. Ana Jurpik |
*Materials are not included Parents must purchase material or the teacher can purchase a kit from Curry’s if needed.
**Please give 24hr notice of student’s absence
Chinese Language Programs
| Course | Description | Teacher |
| Cantonese – Beginner | In this class, students will learn to read, write, speak and listen to simple Cantonese Chinese phrases and vocabularies through varies activities. The class aims to help student develop interest in the Chinese language as well as proficient Chinese to conduct simple conversations. Each lesson is 1 hour. | Ms. Janet Leung |
| Cantonese – Level1 | In this class, students will learn to read, write, speak and listen to basic Cantonese Chinese sentences and vocabularies. The class aims to help student develop interest in the Chinese language and culture. The class will also help students to become more proficient in Cantonese to conduct a conversation. Each lesson is 1 hour and half. | Ms. Janet Leung |
| Mandarin – Beginner | In this class, students will learn to read, write, speak and listen to simple Mandarin Chinese phrases and vocabularies through varies activities. The class aims to help student develop interest in the Mandarin Chinese language as well as proficient Mandarin to conduct simple conversations. Each lesson is 1 hour. | Ms. Angela Chan |
| Mandarin – Level1 | In this class, students will learn to read, write, speak and listen to basic Mandarin Chinese sentences and vocabularies. The class aims to help student develop interest in the Mandarin Chinese language and culture. The class will also help students to become more proficient in Mandarin to conduct a conversation. Each lesson is 1 hour and half. | Ms. Angela Chan |
European Language Programs
| Course | Description | Teacher |
| French – Beginner | Children will have a fun introduction to French through a variety of activities (songs, games, art, and stories). Pictures and gestures will be used for the children to understand and be engaged. Children will be given opportunities to be creative and explore the French language through familiar and interesting topics. Children will learn to use simple vocabulary and expressions | Madame Yvonne Ng |
| French – Level1 | Children will learn and practice French through a variety of activities (songs, games, art, and stories) that allow them to listen, speak, read, and write. Pictures and gestures will be used for the children to understand and be engaged. Children will learn new vocabulary and expressions as we discuss familiar and interesting topics. Children will learn to communicate using appropriate language conventions. | Madame Yvonne Ng |
| Spanish – Beginner | Children will embrace the Spanish language through the use of songs, games, movement, arts and crafts and stories.Classes are offered in a stimulating learning environment that will actively engage the children and help them learn. Lessons will address all learning styles in order to meet the needs of each child. Each class will offer children the opportunity to learn new basic vocabulary from various familiar themes such as animals, food, colours, body parts, etc. | Ms. Betty Pinas Marin |
| Spanish – Level1 | Provides the children with an opportunity to fully engage in Spanish through a variety of activities and games. Lessons will be theme based, addressing a variety of everyday topics and will also address the interests of the children. Children will be given an opportunity to read and write, speak and listen to Spanish as well as build their vocabulary. | Ms. Betty Pinas Marin |
Phonics Class
| Course | Description | Teacher |
| Phonics | Through games, activities, songs and body movement your child will be given ample opportunities to practice and explore English through interactive games, songs and body movement, visual aids and activities. Each session will be 1 hr long, and divided between the above activities and learning English through reading, writing (spelling) and oral communication. | Ms. Belinda Wong |
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Robotics Program
| Course | Description | Teacher |
| Robotics – Level1 | Through building robots children will learn the basic science behind how many electronics and consumer products work and the physics to create their own robots. Moving robots are preprogrammed. Each child will work with one kit. *personal kits can be purchased at the end of the course. | Ms. Xenia Tang |
Yoga Program
| Course | Description | Teacher |
| Yoga for Toddlers | Yoga for toddlers ages 18m-3yrs old is an introduction to basic yoga postures and breath play combined with movement, music and poetry. These multi-sensory classes focus on support emerging motor skills, coordination and interactive play. | Ms. Terry Kelly |
| Yoga for Casas | Yoga for 3-5 year-olds honours and channels the boundless energy, active imagination and innate creativity that accompany this age group. Practice consists of imitating nature through classical yoga postures, creating new postures together, and making the postures come alive with sound, movement and games. Simple visualization is introduced and relaxation is practiced each class. | Ms. Terry Kelly |
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