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Creative Communication & Drama Play (3-6 years old)

Confidence is a prerequisite for children to pursue their dreams, believe in themselves and pave their own unique path. Using Ocean Park’s unique learning environment of animal and entertainment role models, this course gives children the opportunity to develop an enthusiastic and energetic approach to life, confidence and self-esteem and increase skills in effective communication. Children, throughout the course, will work together to create a short performance with a focus on our animal world and take up roles to showcase to their parents. This 10-week course will be conducted in English (bilingual support when needed) by trained professionals using the Australian founded curriculum of Helen O'Grady＜Learn more＞.

Class Rundown Sample

^*Note gathering time is 15 minutes prior to class.

Estimated Time (Including walking time between different locations)	Activities	Venue
10 min	Introductory Activity – warm up children with a high energy level activity where there is no right or wrong but several solutions to the same problem thus enhancing confidence and creative thinking	Park / Classroom
10 min	Speech line – support children in a fun way to develop their facial and vocal expressions leading to expressive communication	Classroom
10 min	Movement – Mime focusing children on body movement and language and how they can listen and express different emotions without the use of words.	Classroom
25 min	Improvisation – children work creatively together as a group including feeling confident with their peers and then their individual self-confidence.	Classroom
30 min	Nature Exploration^{^} (Animal exhibit/Nature environment/Back of House area) ^{^}Each lesson over the 9-month course contains a unique animal element and corresponding lessons activities.	Depending on the monthly theme
5 min	Conclusion – high energy wrap up of the class	Classroom

^*Duration and sequence of activities are subject to change, depending on the monthly theme.

Programme Details

English-led course by trained professionals using the well regarded Australian founded curriculum of Helen O’Grady.
Three Semesters each contain 10 lessons where children are encouraged to take on roles. Each semester concludes with a showcase for parents to view their children’s learning outcomes.
Regular class on Sunday only.
1.5-hour class including travel within the park.
Each Semester is uniquely themed and includes visits to the park's animals.

Dates	January 2021 – March 2021 Each semester with 10 lessons. (The Parent Presentation will be on the last lesson)
Class duration	90 min (including walking time between different locations)
Capacity^*	12 children per class ^*The minimum number of participant would be 6 for each class.
Staff to child ratio	1:6
Language	The programme will be conducted in English. Some activities will be led by our experienced local educators

Note: Students receive a logbook where they can collect and record unique facts about the animals and environments they have visited. By the completion of the course, students will have a detailed record of their course to help consolidate learning and foster future research.

PROGRAMME DATE, THEME & ANIMAL ELEMENT

Programme Fee Per Semester

	Price (per student)
SmartFun Annual Pass members Enrolment starts on 30 November from 4:00 pm onwards	~~HK$5,000~~ HK$4,500
Early bird discount for non-SmartFun Annual Pass members Enrolment starts on 30 November 2020 from 4:00 pm onwards until 3:59 pm on the 23 December 2020	~~HK$5,000~~ HK$4,600
Non-SmartFun Annual Pass members Enrolment starts on23 December 2020 from 4:00 pm onwards	HK$5,000

Enrolment

Before enrolment, please read the “Other Terms and Conditions” and “Note to Parents”.

OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS Note to Parents

Enrolment of participants above 3-year-old can be made under a SmartFun membership (must be valid on the date of application and throughout programme period) to enjoy the privilege.
Enrolment deadline: 7 days before each class commences.
Enrolment will be postponed for 1 day if the following circumstances happen at 12:00pm:
- Black rainstorm warning issued by The Hong Kong Observatory.
- Tropical cyclone signal number 8 or above is hoisted by The Hong Kong Observatory;