As a mother of three daughters and having witnessed the changes in teaching, parenting, and students in Hong Kong’s education system over the past 26 years, I have observed a shift in priorities. When parents welcome their newborns into the world, their primary intention is always for their healthy and happy growth. However, under the influence of the current educational culture and atmosphere, this intention has become confused and even lost. The overemphasis on competition has led to a focus on scores and rankings, neglecting the cultivation of children’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being, as well as their motivation and potential for learning.
Today’s society emphasizes outcomes while ignoring the process, leaving some parents feeling helpless and forgetting that cultivating their children’s values and character is the essential foundation for their success. When children possess noble character and the right values, they naturally exhibit attributes such as resilience, diligence, gratitude, responsibility, and respect for their elders. They will become outstanding individuals who excel in both character and talent.
With many years of educational experience, my teaching team and I have transformed ABC Pathways International Kindergarten into fertile ground. We strive to plant each seed, filled with infinite possibilities, in the most suitable soil, allowing every ABC student to blossom and bear fruit with abundant nutrients. Together with every Hong Kong family, we are dedicated to nurturing children to become true social leaders, achieving a win-win-win situation for “happiness,” “academic achievement,” and “parent-child relationships!”
Mrs. Bally Wong
School Supervisor of ABC Pathways International Kindergarten