There are many extra-curricular activities available. Many take place after school each day, and a later bus is available to take the children home. (Continue)

They have great installations on both locations and have access to a very rare commodity in this town: lots of space. (Continue)

Extra curricular program growing each year...Primary has a well developed after school activity program, and Wed afternoon workshops (school 1/2 day), and MS now offers several sports (basketball, volleyball, soccer) as well as a scuba diving club, MUN, Math Olympiad and Cultural exchanges. All students from Grade 3 up enter into an outdoor camp or experience - local camps for primary students, out of country for middle/high school. (Continue)

So - go with the flow and enjoy something new. Keep busy. Don't hang around with people who whinge and complain - find people who are enjoying their new home. Do classes, volunteer, take up a sport etc etc. Be prepared to develop friendships with people you would not normally perhaps associate with (i.e., older or younger, from a different background etc). You don't have to be best buddies, but it is nice to have a coffee and a chat, or just a friendly "hello' with a neighbour. Don't continually go "home" for holidays! Explore your region whilst exciting places are close (and maybe less expensive to get to!)

Take a deep breath and let "it" go! Then smile and move on - we're here for a good time, not a long time! (Continue)

However, don't be put off by what the school looks like on the outside, the classrooms are fine and there is a great atmosphere. Very small class sizes (max 18) with two teachers per room in primary, and often in middle school too. Great support programs for different learners - in fact I've never seen such a great teacher - student ratio.

A range of after school activities is offered (often with bus transport to a different location). The small size of the school means it is not an extensive list, but there are so many other options in HK for English speaking kids anyway. (Continue)

The middle school is in an older building, with limited areas for sports and a moderately sized function room that doubles as an auditorium. It does however have a library, science lab, and computer lab.

The high school is brand new and has fully modern and spacious facilities. (Continue)

Once you are here, get involved with local expat organizations, the YWCA, etc. And there are also lots of charities that welcome volunteers. These are great ways to meet people and stay active. (Continue)