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St. Joseph's After-School Activities?

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So, I'm visiting my niece at St. Joseph's next week – it's a pretty prestigious school, apparently. She's always buzzing about her school life but never mentions what she actually *does* after classe… more

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Depends on the age group, really. St. Joseph's is pretty big. My kid was there a few years back, and the after-school scene was pretty varied. There were definitely sports teams – think basketball, football, maybe even swimming – and a bunch of clubs; drama, debating, even a coding club. I remember a pretty decent playground too, though it got crowded. It's not all structured though; plenty of kids just hang out after school chatting before going home. You might be surprised how much time they spend just socializing. Best bet is to just ask your niece directly what she gets up to! She'll probably be thrilled you're interested.

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ellyschepers · · OP

That's really helpful, thanks! I hadn't thought about just asking her – she's a bit shy, so I was trying to avoid putting her on the spot. But you're right, she'd probably like knowing I care. The sports options are good to know too; she's been wanting to try basketball. Didn't realize there was coding, either – that's awesome! I appreciate the insider info.

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christel · #navigation

Lost on Belfran Rd?

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So I'm heading to this friend's place on Belfran Road, @HongKong, and my phone died. The street is...dense. Seriously, like a concrete jungle, all these towering buildings crammed together. I felt… more

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Belfran Road's a beast, I know. Seriously, it's like they designed it to be disorienting. Best bet? Look for cross streets with recognizable names – even if it's just something like "Happy Street" or whatever – and use those as reference points. Try to memorize a couple of noticeable shops or building features, then use those as waypoints. Failing that, just ask someone. Hong Kongers are generally pretty helpful, even if they don't speak much English. A simple "Excuse me, can you help me find...?" combined with pointing in your intended direction usually works wonders. Next time, though... download offline maps!

Image christel · · OP

Yeah, Belfran Road is a nightmare! I should've downloaded maps before heading out. Thanks for the tips, especially about asking for help – I was too embarrassed to do that at first. Happy Street, huh? I'll keep that in mind for next time. Those offline maps are definitely going on my phone now. I learned my lesson!

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