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Mon Sheong Foundation Chinese School
Mission
Our aim is to teach the Chinese language, both written and oral, and foster an understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture within our multicultural society.
Introduction
The Mon Sheong Foundation Chinese School started in 1968 to fulfill one of the aims of the Foundation in promoting Chinese culture, heritage, and philosophy among our younger generations. The Chinese School offers options of studying Chinese (Cantonese), conversational Mandarin, and mathematics. A new stream of studies using putonghua to teach Chinese was initiated in September 2007. Being one of the largest private Chinese schools in Canada, the Mon Sheong Foundation Chinese School has a total enrolment of more than a thousand students in its North York, Etobicoke, and Markham campuses. All teachers are university or college graduates with rich experience and strong dedication.
The School has a history of forty years, and developed effective teaching method to encourage students to interact with each other and to boost self-confidence and expression.
Curriculum
Chinese (Cantonese) program (K1 to L11)
Chinese (Cantonese) program offers 13 grades from junior kindergarten to grade 11 (K1 to L11) and accepts students from the age of 3 and up. Students in junior grades learn pronunciation, writing, sentence structure, singing, and customs; while senior students receive training in essay writing, calligraphy, literature, geography, and history.
Chinese (Putonghua) Program (P1)
A Chinese program using putonghua as the teaching medium was initiated at North York Campus and Markham Campus in September 2007. In September 2008, Grade 1 and 2 (P1 & 2) classes are offered to students of age 5 and up. At the same time, a kindergarten class for 3- and 4- year old students will be introduced in Markham Campus. The pinyin phonetic system is used to teach putonghua. Interaction is encouraged and students will learn the language in a cheerful learning environment.
Mandarin Program (Conversational)
In year 2008-2009, the following courses will be offered:
Basic Level:
• Student must have Chinese proficiency of Level 9 or above unless approved by School authorities.
• For beginners who have not learned the Mandarin language before or have only limited experience of the language.
• Employ "pinyin" phonetic system.
• Use simplified Chinese characters.
Intermediate Level:
• Student must have Chinese proficiency of Level 9 or above unless approved by School authorities.
• For those who have learned the Mandarin before or have experience of the language.
• Employ "pinyin" phonetic system.
• Use simplified Chinese characters.
Mandarin for English Speakers:
• For non-Chinese speakers who have no or very limited experience of the Chinese language.
• Classes are conducted in English.
• Emphasis on conversation.
• Employ "pinyin" phonetic system.
• Supplemented by simple simplified Chinese characters.
Extra-curricular Activities
In-school competitions in drawing, writing, penmanship and poem-reading are held to give students an opportunity for self-expression and deeper understanding of the Chinese culture. Diplomas and certificates are presented to graduates and students who excel in areas such as dictation, penmanship, composition in the annual Graduation Ceremonies.
To further enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of the Chinese and Canadian culture, the Chinese School organizes programs to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, Christmas, and Chinese New Year.
Mathematics Program (M1 to M12)
MSF Chinese School Mathematics program is based on the current Mathematics curriculum of the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training. The small class size allows the teacher to have more time to work with individual students. This helps the students extend the amount of time and experience they have with more difficult topics so that they may learn more out of each lesson both at MSF Chinese School and in their regular Ontario schools.
From Grade 1 to Grade 8 (M1-M8), the MSF Chinese School Math curriculum will cover the basics in topics with each lesson. This is to build the groundwork knowledge that each student must have in order to continue in the subject of mathematics. When the student proceeds to higher grades, new concepts and theories will be added progressively. These new concepts and theories are taught using the foundation knowledge gained in previous levels so that both the new concepts and theories are learned and, at the same time, previous knowledge can be practiced and reviewed. To reinforce learning, the student is required to complete supplementary exercises after each lesson. Besides, regular reviews and tests are conducted to monitor and assess the students’ progress. Based on the performance in class as well as in exercises, reviews and tests, teachers will have a comprehensive understanding of individual students’ strengths and weaknesses, and will be able to work with them to bring out their bests.
The Mon Sheong Math curriculum and exercises have been reviewed and revised in the summer of 2006. Teaching materials of Grade 1 to Grade 8 (M1-M8) have been updated and additional supplementary exercises have been incorporated into the program. New course materials of Grade 9 to Grade 12 (M9-M12) have been developed, which include 3 major components of Key Notes, Examples and Practice Exercises in each chapter. By following these steps, students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve complicated problems.
Classes offered:
North York Campus: Grade 9 to Grade 12 (M9-M12)
Etobicoke Campus: Grade 1 to Grade 12 (M1-M12)
Markham Campus: Grade 1 to Grade 12 (M1-M12)
Class Time and Fees
First day of school:
North York Campus: September 5, 2008
Etobicoke Campus: September 6, 2008
Markham Campus: September 6, 2008
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N.B.
*K1 - Child must be 3 years old before Sep 1, 2008. Younger student may be admitted after interview.
** Mandarin Program - Student must have Chinese proficiency of Level 9 or above unless approved by school authorities.
Materials fee of $10 for each program will be exempted if a student registers in more than one program.
Request for change of class/program is to be made before the end of September. Materials fee of $10 will be charged.
Scholarship
The Dr. Sim Fai Liu and Mr. Ping Shao Quan Awards were established to promote and award excellence in the study of Chinese language and culture among Chinese School students. These awards were set up in recognition of these two individuals’ outstanding contribution in Chinese language education and the development of the Chinese School. An Awards Committee as formed to set up the selection criteria for the two awards.
Professor Ming Shau Yau donated his entire estates for awards and scholarships, part of which is for students who have achieved best academic results in the Chinese School.
Dr. Sim Fai Liu Award for Outstanding Achievement for 2006-2007: $1,000 each awarded to:
- Vivien KU (North York Campus)
- Maggie SIU (North York Campus)
Mr. Ping Shao Quan Award for Academic Achievement for 2006-2007: $200 each awarded to:
- Vicky LIU (North York Campus - L8)
- Andrea HO (North York Campus - L9)
- Adrian WU (North York Campus - L9)
- Stephanie CHENG (North York Campus - L10)
- Bonnie TUNG (Markham Campus - L8)
- Rosemary LY (Markham Campus - L9)
- Eric YAN (Markham Campus - L10)
- Vivian POON (Etobicoke Campus - L8)
- Oliver CHAN (Etobicoke Campus - L9)
- Gloriana TAM* (Etobicoke Campus - L10)
- Amanda TAM* (North York Campus - L9)
* Two students will split the scholarship of $200 due to a tie in evaluation ratings
Ming Shau Yau Scholarship awarded to:
North York Campus:
Class L1A: Alyssa QUAN
Class L1B: Emily LOUIE
Class L2A: Madeline YEUNG
Class L3: Abigail SIU
Class L4: Samantha WONG
Class L5: Wing Man LIU
Class L6A: Kristie CHAU
Class L6B: Rachel LI
Class L7: Tsui Yan CHENG
Markham Campus:
Class L1A: Giovanna CHAN
Class L2A: Ivan HO
Class L2B: Victoria YU
Class L3: Rosa YUAN
Class L4: Calvin TSE
Class L5: Sharina WOO
Class L6A: Morris SIU
Class L7: Eunice TSANG
Etobicoke Campus:
Class L1A: Alyssa TRAN
Class L2A: Jocelyn CHOW
Class L3: Vivianna CHOI
Class L4: Iris LIU
Class L5: Anthony CHAN
Class L6A: Terrance KU
Class L7: Carmen LEE
Class L8: Leanne LEUNG
Class L9: Michelle LEE
Class L10: Joshua WONG
Class L11: Vickie KWAN
Click here to download additional information (PDF) about the Dr. Sim Fai Liu Award for Outstanding Achievement and the Mr. Ping Shao Quan Award for Academic Achievement.
Application for Enrolment
Registration for Year 2008-2009 begins from March 2008. Please download and fill out the Registration Form. The completed Registration with payment can be sent to the Administrative Office by mail (cheque payment) or by fax (credit card payment).
For further information or to apply for enrolment, please contact the Administrative Office of Mon Sheong Foundation Chinese School via:
- Mail: 11199 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S 1L2
- Phone: 905-883-6541
- Toll free: 1-866-369-4528
- Fax: 905-883-7549
Click here to download the Chinese School Enrolment Application form for school year 2008-2009
Campus Address
Etobicoke Campus:
Dixon Grove Middle School
315 The Westway, Etobicoke, Ontario
North York Campus:
Earl Haig Secondary School
100 Princess Avenue, North York, Ontario
Markham Campus:
P.E. Trudeau High School
90 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham, Ontario
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