Discover
Dora
Dora the Explorer
is coming to Hong Kong for the first time
this July! Dora has lost her teddy bear and needs help to find
The City of Lost Toys to rescue him. Morning, afternoon and
evening shows are scheduled, so families have several options
for spending an exciting time with Dora, Boots, Diego and their
friends at Star Hall at KITEC. For details, visit
.
Two lucky readers will each win a family four-pack of tickets for
the 8pm show on 11 July, worth $1,000. Email playtimes@ppp.
com.hk by 31 May and include “Win Dora” in the subject line.
Talent
time
Current members of Faust
International Youth Theatre will
perform at the
Faust Festival
, a
showcase for new talent. This year’s
Festival takes place at the McAulay
Studio in the Hong Kong Arts Centre
from 20 May until 14 June. There
are more than 60 performances to
choose from, performed by children
aged four to 16. From updated fairy
tales and literary classics to modern-
day stories, there’s bound to be
something to suit the whole family.
There will also be some special
performances to celebrate their
15th successful season. For details,
click
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Lifetime learning
Through 19 May, the British Council is accepting applications for its
UK Summer
School Competition
. To enter, senior high school students must submit an essay
in English explaining: “Who or what from the UK inspires you the most and
why?” High-profile Hong Kong personalities will judge the competition and
five winners will receive flights, accommodation and tuition fees to study at a
participating university, which includes Aberystwyth University, University of East
Anglia and University of Stirling. Learn more at
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Get sporty
More than 30,000 young kids worldwide
enjoy the
Little Kickers
experience.
This structured activity programme
incorporates a number of early learning
goals, such as following instructions,
teamwork and sharing. Classes enable
children to develop agility, coordination,
balance and confidence, whilst enjoying
a positive, fun introduction to sport. Free
trial classes are available at Kwun Tong
on 30 May, and at Safari Kid in Pok Fu Lam
on 24 May. Reserve a place for your kids
by emailing
.
New enrolments before 31 May will enjoy
free registration and a uniform, valued
at $250.
