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Casa under fire
Casa’s battle for an outdoor seating license seems to be never ending. The restaurant had reportedly been obstructing public space, and were given a few days to remove the tables placed outside. Casa’s landlord offered to hire a barrister for James Bradshaw, Nathan Fleck and the Casa team to battle the ongoing
New Montessori school opening in Sai Kung
licensing issues. They are hopeful that they will obtain the outdoor seating license in a month or two. Casa has been battling with the FEHD since it applied for its outdoor seating license. In the meantime, Casa will operate as usual. Shop 1, Hoi Pong Square, Sai Kung, 5594 0007.
Sai Kung Montessori will be opening its doors to children aged 3-4 years old. Following the Montessori Casa Dei’ Bambini philosophy and education, Sai Kung Montessori utilises a childcentred approach and has a three hour work day cycle. Classes will be kept small, with a maximum of seven children per class. Sai Kung resident Melody Foerster opens the school with the hopes of offering children an alternative method to learning, which is still relatively uncommon in Hong Kong. Foerster says, “there is no interview process, however, I’ll meet with parents to allow them to understand the Montessori approach and to discuss the goals they have for their children and how to achieve them together.” For the school year 2017-2018, Sai Kung Montessori will be offering two classes for children aged 3-4. Early enrolment start April 18, with second round of enrolment on August 14. Fees are $7,500 a month for five days a week. Sai Kung Montessori will be holding information sessions throughout March to give parents an opportunity to learn about the Montessori approach (Mar 2 at 6.30-7.30pm; March 6 at 9.30-10.30am; March 8 at 6.307.30pm). RSVP by emailing Melody at info@saikungmontessori.com. G/F, 787 Po Tung Road, Tan Cheung Village, 5367 8587.
New PEKiP programmes via Skype
Join the Air Plant Club Local resident, Elizabeth Albone-Keeling, has launched her newly established business, Air Plant Club, bringing Air Plants to Sai Kung. Absorbing all of their nutrients through their leaves which come from the water and the air, Air Plants do not have roots nor do they need soil to sustain life. “It is an interesting and easy way to care for a plant that won’t take up much
room - great for a Hong Kong home,” says Albone-Keeling. Tillandsias, most commonly known as Air Plants are native to Central and South America, Southern USA and the West Indies. Plants range from $30-150. Visit www.theairplantclub.com for more information.
PEKiP is offering Skype sessions for all Sai Kung mothers and babies to join their Prague Parent-Infant programme. Suited to 2-5 month old babies, PEKiP is a child development programme aimed at facilitating the development of babies in their first year, through play and movement. The PEKiP programme uses a combination of play, excercises and massages to stimulate the development of their psychomotor skills while getting the parent involved to form and establish a healthy and intimate parent-child bond. The first PEKiP’s skype session starts March 7 and will run eight 45 minute lessons across March and April. For more information or to register, visit www.pekip.com.hk
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