HongDe School is a not-for profit Kindergarten - Grade 5 independent school offering a Chinese (mandarin) program, English program and Fine Arts program.
🎄 Hello, December! 🎄 It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’ve got some exciting events on the calendar to make this month even more special! We can’t wait to celebrate the festive season and end the year on a high note with our HongDe community!
Patience teaches us resilience, understanding, and kindness—not just with others but also with ourselves. It’s a virtue that helps us grow stronger every day. How do you practice patience in your daily life? Share your thoughts with us below!
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In honor of Remembrance Day, our students read "Poppies, Poppies Everywhere!" by Denise Leduc, beautifully illustrated by Breanne Taylor. Through simple yet powerful storytelling, children learn the importance of honoring those who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
This November, we’re focusing on a new virtue—Patience! It’s all about the power to wait calmly, understand situations, and approach challenges with a composed heart.
#virtueofthemonth#November
🍂 Hello November! 🍂 As we step into a new month, here are some important dates to save, with exciting and meaningful events planned at HongDe. Let’s make November a month of reflection, learning, and growth! 🧡 #HongDeElementary#HelloNovember#SchoolEvents
🎃👻 Happy Halloween from HongDe! 👻🎃 Wishing all our students, families, and teachers a spooktacular Halloween filled with fun, treats, and maybe a few tricks! 🕸️🕷️ #HappyHalloween#HongDeElementary#SpookySeason
Our Grades 4-6 students explored c̓əsnaʔəm: The City Before the City through an interactive scavenger hunt at @museumofvan They learned about the impacts of colonization on the Musqueam First Nation and their remarkable resilience. #HongDeElementary#Reconciliation#Resilience
This week, Grades K-3 students were on a journey through the "Lost Toys" program at the @museumofvan
They listened to the story of Little Victoria and her lost doll, exploring how her family and toys evolved over generations.
#HongDeElementary#LostToys#MuseumOfVancouver
Just a friendly #Reminder that this Friday, October 25th, is Provincial #ProDDay, so there will be no school for our students. We’ll see you back in class on Monday, ready to learn and grow.
Enjoy the day off! 😊
We believe that virtues play a crucial role in a child’s development. Each month, we focus on a new #virtue, empowering our students to become compassionate, responsible, and confident individuals. Virtues build the foundation for lifelong success. Let’s grow together!
At #HongDe, we’re exploring what it means to focus on what we can control. Learning the difference between what we can and can’t control is a big step in developing a positive mindset and making thoughtful decisions! #VirtuesAndValues#EmotionalGrowth#Responsibility