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Social and emotional development at Glenealy School is guided by the school’s Positive Relationships Policy and Student Charter, which emphasise safety, belonging, respect, and happiness. The school uses restorative practices to resolve conflicts and rebuild relationships, encouraging students to reflect on their actions in structured conversations. Teachers and support staff integrate SEL into daily classroom routines and circle discussions. The school also promotes inclusion and empathy through collaborative learning activities and peer connections across year groups. These initiatives are outlined under the school’s Student Support and Wellbeing framework on its official website.
SEN provision is led by the Learning Diversity Team, which works closely with teachers and families to design learning adjustments for individual students. Support levels follow the ESF Levels of Adjustment framework, ranging from in-class differentiation to targeted learning interventions. The school has a Sensory Room to help students with sensory processing and self-regulation needs. Glenealy is a mainstream primary school and not a specialist SEN institution. Students requiring intensive support are referred to ESF’s specialist school, the Jockey Club Sarah Roe School, which provides comprehensive special education services.
The school’s primary language of instruction is English, and support for English language development is integrated within classroom learning. Dedicated teachers differentiate instruction to help students acquire language skills through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework. However, Glenealy School does not publish a standalone EAL programme or detailed EAL policy. The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.
Wellbeing is embedded across the school’s pastoral and academic life, supported by policies on Positive Relationships and Student Wellbeing. Staff promote mental well-being through restorative conversations, classroom community building, and inclusion of social–emotional learning principles in daily routines. A dedicated Student Support and Wellbeing page highlights the importance of emotional safety, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging. The school encourages open communication between students, staff, and families to ensure individual needs are met.
Safeguarding at Glenealy follows the ESF Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, which aligns with Hong Kong law and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The school has Designated Child Protection Officers, whose names and contact details are listed publicly. All staff receive safeguarding training and follow clear procedures for identifying and reporting concerns. The policy is built around four principles: respond, support, connect, and develop, ensuring a consistent and proactive approach across ESF schools.
ESF Glenealy School is a co-educational primary school in Mid-Levels on Hong Kong Island, serving Years 1–6 (ages 5–11). It delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) with specialist provision in areas such as Chinese (taught in Mandarin), music, PE, and a dedicated Sensory Room to support learning and wellbeing. The school runs 12 mixed-ability classes—two per year level—and offers a broad extra-curricular programme, including choirs, orchestra, an annual musical, and numerous sports with training and fixtures at venues such as the Ladies’ Recreation Club, Island School, and Happy Valley. Outdoor learning, trips, and camps are part of the experience, and student leadership is encouraged through House Leaders and Student Ambassadors. Daily life is supported by an ESF-wide safeguarding framework and a school bus service operated by Kwoon Chung (KCM). Instruction is in English.
