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Join An October 2026 Exploration Day At Hong Kong Academy
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9am-1:30pm
Updated: October 9, 2026
2026 Oct 24
With a brand-new afternoon programme, The Maker’s Atelier, recently launched for Pre-Kindergarten, Hong Kong Academy is challenging the conventional understanding of what learning is for and how it should happen. You can find out more at the upcoming HKA Exploration Day in October 2026!
Children will enjoy a specialist teacher session and then team up with a parent to engage in an hour-long Maker’s Atelier project. Using real-life tools and materials, families will dive into a hands-on maker project designed to spark curiosity and develop questioning and fine motor skills. A complimentary fruit snack will be provided; please bring your own water bottles.
October 2026 Exploration Day At Hong Kong Academy
- Who Should Join? Families with children aged 18 months to 16 years
- When Is It? Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9am-1:30pm
- Where Is It? 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong
- How To Join? Click here for registration and more information
THE SCOOP: What To Expect At Hong Kong Academy’s Exploration Day?
Discover HKA’s exceptional campus and facilities nestled in Sai Kung
- Active & Specialist Play: Toddlers now have access to “big school” facilities, specifically the gymnastics space (trampolines/soft play) and the HKA Library for story time and reading.
- Sensory & Nature-Based Learning: It’s all about “messy” fun, as kids can get stuck into the mud kitchen, go bug hunting and explore the sensory gardens.
- The Admissions Advantage: Consistent Playgroup attendance means you can waive the Pre-K assessment. Upon enrolment, all Playgroup fees become a tuition fee deposit and are deducted from tuition fee invoices. Apply now!
When is Hong Kong Academy Exploration Day in October 2026?
Saturday 24 October 2026, 9am–1.30pm at 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung. Entry is free. The morning is built for Playgroup and Pre-K families who want a real look at campus life before applying.
What can toddlers and Pre-K kids do at HKA Exploration Day?
Children start with a specialist teacher session, then join a parent for an hour-long Maker’s Atelier project using real tools. They can use the gymnastics space and trampolines, visit the library for story time, and explore the mud kitchen, bug hunt, and sensory gardens. A fruit snack is provided; bring water bottles.
How do I register for the HKA Exploration Day?
Complete one RSVP form per child on this page. Spaces are limited, so book early. Each child must come with at least one adult (maximum two). Apply for Playgroup on the school site if you want a place for 2026/27.
Does HKA Playgroup help with Pre-K admission?
Yes. Consistent Playgroup attendance can waive the Pre-K assessment. If you later enrol, Playgroup fees become a tuition deposit.
What if I cannot attend Exploration Day?
HKA runs personalised campus tours year-round and Online Information Sessions every Tuesday evening. More Hong Kong school dates sit on the open house calendar.
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JOIN AN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: The Maker’s Atelier For Pre-K Kids
The Maker’s Atelier is an innovative workshop environment tailored exclusively for students enrolled in HKA’s Pre-K classes. Rooted in the world-renowned Reggio Emilia approach, young children are empowered as competent, curious, and natural researchers.
Hot off the press! The newest conversation at HKA is not another worksheet pack. The Maker’s Atelier is the optional after-school workshop for children enrolled in Pre-K, typically ages 3–4, and Exploration Day is when many parents first hear how it sits beside the morning programme.
- Modules throughout the year can include pottery, gardening, cooking, outdoor inquiry, weaving, and woodwork. It extends the IB PYP early-years day instead of replacing it, which is why it is offered only to enrolled Pre-K students as an afternoon add-on.
Kids Can Test It Out On Exploration Day! On Exploration Day, younger children still get a specialist teacher session and then an hour-long parent-and-child maker-style project. That Saturday project is the taster; the atelier itself starts once Pre-K is underway. A complimentary fruit snack is provided. Bring your own water bottles.
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ATTEND ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS: Exploration Day At HKA
Designed for students who are intellectually curious, intrinsically motivated, and interculturally minded, the Exploration Day offers unique insight into HKA’s teaching philosophy, robust academic programmes, and world-class facilities.
Attendees can join specialist activities and faculty-led workshops, connect directly with expert faculty and Principals, tour the school with current parents and students, and receive valuable tips from the Admissions team.
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What Students Love About Exploration Day? Workshops, climbing, and maker projects feel like a normal HKA morning, not a staged open day.
- What Parents Love About Exploration Day? Workshops, climbing, and maker projects feel like a normal HKA morning, not a staged open day.
- Each age group has its own plan, so a two-year-old and a teenager don't share one lecture.
- You meet faculty, Principals, current parents, and students in the same morning.
- The campus tour covers the sustainable Sai Kung site — gardens, specialist rooms, and the spaces Playgroup children actually use.
- Priority review after the event gives the Saturday a clear next step.
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SIGN UP FOR BESPOKE TOURS YEAR-ROUND: Online Sessions And Personal Tours For Your Family
HKA encourages all families to visit their award-winning, sustainable campus in Sai Kung to learn more about their programmes and experience their state-of-the-art facilities.
If you can't make it to Exploration Day, don't worry, as they are open all year round for personalized school tours and offer Online Information Sessions every Tuesday evening.
Options For Visiting HKA Beyond Exploration Day
Click For A Personalized Tour At Hong Kong Academy
RSVP: Online Tuesday Information Sessions At Hong Kong Academy
Where To Find It:
- Hong Kong Academy (HKA)
- 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong
- +852 2655 1111
- [email protected]
- hkacademy.edu.hk
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