Are your kids going to HKIS lower primary? Please share where you are staying and the bus route you're taking, thanks

We are still trying to decide whether to stay on the north side or the south side of the island given the pick up is so early on the north side. On the south side, the pick up is more reasonable but I am worried about transportation options (we'll be working on the north side of the island) as well as shopping options. Catch 22, I guess. Feel free to share!! Thanks a bunch!!