Hiba Nursery Bilingual Experiential Event

Childhood is the beginning of a lifetime of learning. For parents and educators, it is important that our preparations for the 'early childhood' stage are managed appropriately and this is why Hiba Academy Nantong places such emphasis on it.

We know that this stage is critical in a child’s development, but the way in which young children learn is not quite the same as at any other stage of human life. If we do not understand children well enough and respect them, then, as the French philosopher Rousseau pointed out hundreds of years ago, "education will go astray if we have the wrong idea about them", because "some people are committed to what adults should know, but do not consider what children can learn according to their abilities".

Considering the needs of the children, developing their abilities, creating a safe environment, respecting their uniqueness, encouraging active learning and giving personalised feedback and support, are some of the "key ingredients" that we place special emphasis on in a child’s education

So how can we encourage our children's self-development in life, starting with their own abilities? On 25th February, Ms. May Xue, Deputy Head of Early Years, and Mr. Jamie Plunkett, Head of Primary, will present an authentic Hiba immersion bilingual experience to nursery children.

Ms. May Xue holds a bachelor's degree in pre-school education and a master's degree in child development psychology from Zhejiang Normal University. She joined the Hiba family in 2016 and has many years of experience in kindergarten teaching and management in Shanghai Hiba Kindergarten and Hangzhou Hiba Kindergarten. Ms. Xue and the management team of Nantong Hiba School will lead Nantong Hiba Kindergarten to excellence.

Mr Plunkett holds a bachelor’s degree and PGCE in Computer Science from The University of Brighton. He has worked as a teacher, Student Director and Vice  Chancellor in the UK and UAE.