Dear Pre-K Families,

We are excited to have our Pre-K families join their class teams at Hong Kong Forest Adventures. This class outing will provide your child with the opportunity to use their bodies to explore the natural world. They will be encouraged to engage in hands-on, messy experiences, which will take place in the outdoors. Hong Kong Forest Adventures uses the forests, rock pools and natural spaces of Hong Kong to give children a time to connect with nature and learn about the natural wonders in Hong Kong.

Through play, children learn to be confident, independent, curious, creative, prudent, persistent and courageous, and they develop many more character strengths. If you would like additional information on Hong Kong Forest Adventures please visit their website: https://www.hongkongforestadventures.com/

Dates and cost:

The Pre-K teachers and students will be visiting Hong Kong Forest Adventures on 26 Mar 2026 (Thursday).

The AM class session will run from 9.30-12.00, including a break for snacks.

The PM session will run from 1.00-3:30, including a break for snacks!

Each student will need to be accompanied by one adult who is willing to be actively involved. This DOES NOT NEED TO BE A REGISTERED VOLUNTEER. The session will cost $300 total (1 child + 1 adult). To join the experience, please open the E- notice via Gateway, and indicate attendance and payment.

Each student and parent can choose to use the complimentary bus transportation to HKFA. Please note this is ONE way only and families will need to make their own way home. The complimentary bus service is only available upon the enrolment of five families. You may also choose to meet the class at the location yourself.

To be well prepared for fun on the day, please note:

• Your child will not need to wear ESF school uniform - but appropriate outdoor clothing of their own
• Please wear light but long sleeve shirts and pants to help prevent mosquito bites. (Shorts and short-sleeved shirts are not suggested). Please pack a towel and an extra set of dry clothes. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
• We suggest adults dress in the same clothing for comfort as you will be getting dirty.
• ​Bring your own snack/lunch and water: after a lot of play and adventure, little tummies get really hungry!
• ​Please wear comfortable walking shoes/ hiking shoes and bring along Closed-toe water shoes for both parents and kids. (Boots and slippers/ crocs are not suggested)
• Bring along Mosquito repellent (all year round).
• ​Wear a hat and sunscreen.
• The address is listed on HKFA website includes instructions on how to find their site halfway down this page or you can download their map.

Thank you.

Regards,

The TCK Team

Parents

This has been a significant year for ESF.

A few months ago we launched our new strategy, our Vision for 2030. This document is so much more than the words on its pages. It is a way of working that, by identifying our key priority areas of Belonging, Engagement and Personalisation, will equip us to face an uncertain future with confidence. It will allow us to lead the change in education that this current technological revolution demands. Above all, it will ensure that we are ready to deliver on our promise to help your children be the best that they can be, regardless of what the future holds.

We also moved into our new permanent home in North Point. This is one of the most important developments in our near 60 year history. We now own our own headquarters - and what a strong signal that sends to the people of our city. From that world-class facility, we will be able to grow and develop and continue to support our schools as we deliver the very best for generations to come.

We are proud of the strong partnership that we have built with our parents. You know your children better than anyone and your unique insights can help us build that exciting future together.

That is why I am asking you to take part in our upcoming Stakeholder Survey, which will launch the week commencing 23 February.

In the survey, we will be asking you to tell us about your current experience as an ESF parent - and also asking you to tell us what we might do differently or better. This feedback is hugely important to us.

The survey will be emailed to you and is relatively short, it will take around ten minutes to complete. We will also be sending similar questionnaires to our staff and our students. Your responses will be anonymous - unless you choose to identify yourself. Once the survey period closes, we will collate and analyse the data and, of course, feed back to you what we have found.

ESF is a wonderful organisation that I am proud to lead. Thanks to the excellence of our staff, the passion and dedication of our students and, of course, the incredible support we receive from you, our parents, I believe that we are well placed to meet any challenge that may come our way.

As always, thank you for the faith and trust that you place in us.

Belinda Greer

Chief Executive 
English Schools Foundation 

Dear Parents,

Keeping your child safe is our top priority at ESF.

I would like to share our Safeguarding and Child Protection Brochure with you. This document explains how we work to protect your children from harm.

You may be aware that Hong Kong has introduced a new law regarding child protection. As of 20 January 2026, our teachers and staff are legally required to report serious safety concerns to the authorities. We view this as a positive step to ensure children's safety, and all our staff have been trained on this new law.

We want to work closely with you to keep your child safe.

If you ever have a worry or concern, no matter how small, please come and speak to us. It doesn't have to be about a major incident; it could simply be a feeling you have or something you are unsure about.

You can speak with your school's Principal, or contact your school's Child Protection Officers directly. Please visit your school's website and go to the "What we stand for" section. You can find their contact details there.

Our doors are always open to you.

Sincerely,

Mark Blackshaw

Director of Education
English Schools Foundation