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Hong Kong Academy Introduces Maker’s Atelier for Pre-K Students in Sai Kung
Creative, Practical Learning Beyond the Classroom
Updated: October 31, 2026
At Hong Kong Academy, young learners are encouraged to explore the world through hands-on discovery. The school’s new Maker’s Atelier is an optional afternoon programme for Pre-K children, offering opportunities to build, create and experiment with materials such as clay, wood and natural objects.
Delivered in a dual-language environment, the programme builds spatial reasoning, ecological empathy and physical mastery while helping children develop confidence and independence. As a fully accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for ages 3-18, HKA’s Pre-K curriculum offers exploratory early learning with a connected educational journey through to graduation.
Maker’s Atelier at Hong Kong Academy
- Who? Students aged 3-5 years enrolled in HKA’s Pre-K class
- When? Monday-Friday (except Wednesday) from 12.30pm to 3.10pm
- Where? 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong
- How to Join? Register here to secure your spot!
The Scoop: What to Expect:
- Hands-On Practical Learning: Pre-K children experiment in the early childhood kitchen, organic gardens and outdoor playscapes. Working with simple ingredients, clay, wood and natural materials, they develop practical skills and creative thinking through purposeful, exploratory activities.
Confidence Through Discovery: A combination of guided inquiry and independent exploration encourages curiosity, perseverance and resilience, helping young learners become more capable and confident in their everyday learning.
Beyond the Classroom: Pre-K students enjoy access to whole-school facilities, including the gym, theatre, music rooms, art studio and library, alongside older students.
Learning in Nature: Set in Sai Kung, HKA’s outdoor environment gives children opportunities to connect with nature, explore their surroundings and support their well-being.
Is the Maker’s Atelier compulsory for Pre-K students at Hong Kong Academy?
No. The Maker’s Atelier is an optional afternoon programme, giving families the choice to add more hands-on creative exploration to their child’s early learning experience. It is only available to students enrolled in HKA’s Pre-K class.
How does the Maker’s Atelier support children’s development?
The programme encourages children to take initiative, persevere when faced with challenges and learn through experimentation. These experiences help nurture independence, resilience and creative problem-solving from an early age.
What facilities can Pre-K students use at Hong Kong Academy?
Pre-K students have access to whole-school facilities, including the gym, theatre, music rooms, art studio and library, alongside primary and secondary students. This helps them become familiar with the wider school environment from an early age.
What makes Hong Kong Academy’s learning approach distinctive?
Hong Kong Academy Pre-K classes offer a dual-language learning environment, hands-on exploration and daily opportunities to connect with nature. As a full IB World School for ages 3-18, it also offers a continuous educational pathway from early childhood through to graduation.
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A Maker’s Atelier For Curious Young Learners
Pre-K is an important stage for developing independence, curiosity and confidence. At Hong Kong Academy, the Maker’s Atelier gives children opportunities to investigate ideas through hands-on activities, using materials such as clay, wood and natural objects.
- What Children Love? They can get hands-on with different materials, experiment with their ideas and discover what they can create for themselves.
Through purposeful play and exploration, children develop perseverance and learn to approach challenges with confidence. The optional afternoon programme offers an additional way for young learners to express themselves, build practical skills and discover the world around them in a supportive, dual-language environment.
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Exploring Beyond The Classroom
At Hong Kong Academy, learning extends beyond the Pre-K classroom. Young students have access to whole-school facilities, including the gym, theatre and library, alongside their primary and secondary peers. This early familiarity with the wider school environment helps children build confidence and feel comfortable as they move through different learning spaces.
The Scoop on Learning Beyond The Classroom:
- Whole-School Facilities: Pre-K children use the gym, theatre, music rooms, art studio and library, benefitting from specialist teachers, classrooms and equipment for physical activity, creativity and reading.
- Growing Independence: Exploring spaces beyond their usual classroom helps children become more comfortable navigating their surroundings.
- A Connected Education: As a through-school for ages 3–18, HKA offers a continuous educational pathway from early childhood through to graduation.
- Learning Through Experience: Access to different facilities creates opportunities to encounter new activities, develop interests and learn alongside older students.
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Nature, Creativity And A 26-Year Legacy
Hong Kong Academy has 26 years of educational experience as a full International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for students aged 3–18. Located in Sai Kung, the school combines a connected educational pathway with opportunities for young children to learn through exploration, creativity and their natural surroundings.
- A 26-Year History: HKA’s experience in international education provides the foundation for its approach to learning from early childhood through to graduation.
The school’s outdoor environment encourages children to engage directly with nature, explore greenery and discover the world beyond the classroom. Combined with hands-on activities and a dual-language learning environment, these experiences help nurture curiosity, confidence and well-being.
What Sets it Apart?
- Hands-On Learning: The Maker’s Atelier encourages children to build, create and experiment with a range of materials.
- Nature-Based Exploration: Sai Kung’s outdoor environment gives young learners opportunities to connect with nature and discover their surroundings.
- Dual-Language Experience: Children enjoy an immersive learning environment that supports creative exploration in two languages.
- Through-School Pathway: HKA educates students aged 3-18, with Pre-K children enjoying access to facilities used across the school.
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
Additional Info:
Bus routes at Hang Hau, Choi Hung, Diamond Hill and Tseung Kwan O , Sha Tin and Wu Kai Sha MTR stations connect with Hong Kong Academy. There are public car parks behind and opposite the school. There's more info here on getting there.
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