Learn All About Early Years Education At Malvern College Pre-School

Choosing a playgroup for your child is a big decision and requires serious thought and research. That’s why Little Steps has teamed up with Malvern College Pre-Schools (MCPS) to give you an insight into their unique approach to Early Years Education.

If you want to see the campus, contact them to book a private school tour!

Our Facebook Live interview with Jacqueline McNalty, Head of Pre-Schools, Emma-Jane Ritchie, Assistant Principal and Early Years Teacher, Jeannelle Condame, Early Years and Playgroup Teacher, will enlighten you on all things Malvern and the pros of playgroup!

These are the main points of the Facebook Live interview.

The Malvern family of schools

• With a 156-year history, Malvern College originates from the UK and enjoys a stellar reputation, having produced 4 Nobel Prize Laureates
• It’s the only school in Hong Kong to offer a world-leading Forest-Beach School
• There’s a focus on innovative mindset and critical thinking while a play-based approach is followed at the Early Years stage

Teaching approach 

• At Malvern Playgroup, play is the basis of everything, even at circle time and snack time. Children practice life skills through play
• The 7 areas the playgroup focuses on are Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication and Language; Physical Development, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts & Design; Math and Literacy
• The playgroup is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, which views the student-teacher relationship as a partnership and teachers as nurturers. This approach is followed from playgroup to pre-school

Benefits of playgroup and class rundown

• Playgroup helps children feel comfortable in an educational environment and ensures a smooth transition into pre-nursery
• It includes games, group activities and story-time, with child-centred play encouraged
• Parents can replicate playgroup songs. games and stories at home with the family
• Children build self-awareness, confidence and independence

Give your little one an imaginative start to their learning with MCPS! Contact them to find out more about applications and admissions.

Watch our live chat with Malvern Preschool and learn all about their approach to Early Years Education!