Category Archives: School For Rockstar

The Primary School Interview Diaries: Part 2 “How To Prepare Your Child For Interview”

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

About 10 years ago, an ex-boyfriend was searching for a book that I have never been able to find to this day. It had been highlighted to him by a beloved English teacher. The book was titled, “How To Protect … Continue reading →

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ESF Kindergarten Trip To HK Science Museum

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

Ready….. GET SET………….! Rockstar’s been super excited to go on his school excursion to the HK Science Museum – so much so Kings even spends 20mins away from his desk in (fairly nearby) ICC to come see what all the … Continue reading →

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Rockstar’s Bargain: Lego City vs Brine Shrimp Show n Tell

Posted on February 26, 2012 by admin

Rockstar had Show n Tell again recently, this is what he brought. After a sojourn with an old friend/ client into Mong Kok, Kings came home with this little glass globe late one night. The packaging had little Japanese words … Continue reading →

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Wow, They’re Growing Up Fast

Posted on February 24, 2012 by admin

“He’s my friend. He kisses me every morning. <rolls eyes> I don’t like it.” She tells me they playdate often, and on previous occasions I’ve often noticed them together. The boy with her is handsome. Some kids are cute, cheeky, one … Continue reading →

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The Primary School Interview Diaries: Part 1

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Here’s where I break the many months of silence… Choosing a school for your child (or watching your child be chosen or not) can be extremely…… Counter-intuitive. Every fiber of the mum in me just wants to reach for the … Continue reading →

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Rockstarism #189 – Volunteering In School Rockstarism

Posted on February 11, 2012 by admin

So with morning sickness easing, I finally made it back to volunteering during free-play time in Rockstar’s Kindy. The Rockstar is pleased, and tells both our driver and helper that there is a schedule change since I’ll be in school … Continue reading →

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ESF Kindergarten Trip To Watch We’re Going On A Bear Hunt At The HK Academy Of Performing Arts Drama Theater

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

Rockstar also happened to bring this home from the school library months ago On Rockstar’s last day of school before the CNY hols, I brought my parents along on his school trip to watch the theater production of the best-selling … Continue reading →

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A Lion Goes To School On CNY Dress Up Day

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

**Update: One of the comments wasn’t showing as intended in the comments field, so the commentator requested I delete it… However she had included a link to her blog with a picture of a unicorn (because I wasn’t sure if … Continue reading →

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How’s the decor at your place?

Posted on December 17, 2011 by admin

Here are a few Xmas decors out there… and our absolute favorite 😉 A very Thai Christmas? A White Christmas? YES this is one Big-*ss tree Santa’s waiting taxis (don’t those HK taxis look like part of the decor?) This … Continue reading →

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ESF Kindergarten Beach Fun Day At Repulse Bay!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by admin

Front cover of Beach Fun Day “Participation Passport” 7.30am, heard throughout our apartment, “I’m up! I’m UP! Are we going yet? Let’s GO-O!” Rockstar proceeds to race excitedly around the apartment followed closely by our Border Collie with the ole’ herding … Continue reading →

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