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Shaukiwan Tsung Tsin School
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| school_name | Shaukiwan Tsung Tsin School |
|---|---|
| district | Eastern |
| school_address | 3 Basel Road, Shaukiwan, Hong Kong |
| school_type_1 | Aided |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| medium_of_instruction | Chinese(incl.: Putonghua) |
| school_tel | 25606272 |
| school_fax | 25689410 |
| school_email | info@skwtts.edu.hk |
| school_website | http://www.skwtts.edu.hk |
| school_motto | The Bible is Our Precious Treasure |
| school_mission | Based upon Christian principles, our mission is to provide a well-balanced high quality education of spirituality, morals, intellectual, physical, social and esthetics for students, while promoting the development of multiple intelligences and enabling students to maximize their talents. The school also intends to inspire students to become proactive and active learners, be responsible, and love God and others. |
| sponsoring_body | Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong |
| student_gender | Co-ed |
| commencement_of_operation_year | 1948 |
| religion | Protestantism / Christianity |
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| poa_school_net | 16 |
|---|---|
| imc | Established |
| name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Hui Kit Yee |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Ms. |
| name_of_school_head | Kwan Tong Yu |
| title_of_school_head | Mr. |
| school_size | 5800 |
| school_bus | Yes |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| asc_pta_fee | "$40" |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | "$310 in 2 installments" |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 24 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 2 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | Campus TV Room, STEM Room, English Activity Room, Music Room, Computer Room, Visual Arts Room, General Studies Room, Library and Multi-purpose Activity Room |
| fac_others | Cinema, Climbing Wall, Hydroponic Workshop, Roof Garden, Gallery of School History, Praying Corner, Lego Wall, Flight Simulator, Art Gallery, Hall LED Wall |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 46 |
| previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers | 52 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 43 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 47 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 29 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 25 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 46 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p4 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p5 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p6 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 24 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 24 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | There are 4 classes in each level whilst adopting small-class teaching to increase teacher-student interaction so as to facilitate self-directed learning. |
| cs_remarks | Optimizing teaching and learning, Putonghua is the medium of instruction for Chinese lessons in some classes from P.2-P.6. Emphasis is put on phonics to enhance English learning. Students can master phonics skills in 2 years. The two native English teachers create an enriched language learning environment. |
| no_of_test_per_year_P1 | 0 |
| no_of_exam_per_year_P1 | 2 |
| replace_test_exam_P1 | Yes |
| no_of_test_per_year_P2-P6 | 0 |
| no_of_exam_P2-P6 | 3 |
| formulate_appropriate_school_based_assessment_assignment_policy_inform_parents_collect_views_from_teachers_students_parents_regularly | Yes |
| upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_web | Yes |
| upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web | Yes |
| diversified_assessment | Throughout the year, there are formative assessments and summative assessments. Student performance is used to track learning progress. The ultimate goal of assessments is not solely to obtain an academic result, but the learning experience that the student gains through the process is emphasized. Consequently, different types of Chinese, English and Maths. assessments are held when necessary. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | Mixed ability classes in lower primary (P.1-P.3). Streamed classes in upper primary (P.4-P.6). Starting from Primary 2, nearly 50% of classes in each level use Putonghua as the medium of instruction in Chinese Language lessons. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 10 |
| duration_of_each_period | 30 |
| school_starts_at | 8:10 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:00 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 12:15 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:15 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| healthy_school_life | School houses are established to unite students from different grades. Activities are held to foster a sense of belonging and cultivate leadership skills among house members. Also, the school has set up its own rock climbing wall to train students' perseverance and will through rock climbing activities, and to maintain students' physical and mental health as well. |
| school_life_remarks | Morning reading sessions promote a reading atmosphere in school. Students can make use of the last period to handle their homework daily. During morning assemblies, regular assemblies, religious study lessons, moral and civic education and class teacher lessons, the focus is placed upon cultivating students' spiritual growth and good character. During recess, students can take part in various kinds of activities. |
| life_wide_learning | There are more than 80 items in this area: Disciple Training (Intelligence Enrichment Programme), Flag Raising Team, Leap Forward Programme ,Boys' Brigade, Fellowship, English Musical, Simulated Flight Training, STEM Scientific Exploration,Programming,3D Printing, VR Experience, Mathematical Olympiad, Track and Field Events, Taekwondo, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Chinese and Western Dances, Rope Skipping, Juggling, Chinese and Western orchestras, Choir, Solo Verse & Choral Speaking, English Debate, Visual Art, Gardening and etc. |
| school_management_url | http://www.skwtts.edu.hk/school_management/school_framework.html |
| school_organisation | An Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) manages our school. Different administrative groups focus upon different areas: Management and organization, student support, learning and teaching, school ethos and student personal growth and development. |
| imc_smc_mc | The Incorporated Management Committee was established on 30 August 2008. The committee includes 15 members from the school sponsoring body, the school teaching staff, the parents, the alumnus and the independent party. |
| school_green_policy | The school focuses on the concept of environmental protection and practice. Solar energy and wind power generation equipment is installed to collect electricity for the irrigation system in the rooftop garden. Large-scale hydroponic equipment is set up for planting, thermal insulation film is installed on the windows. Student environmental ambassadors promote environmental protection work. Diversified environmental education activities are arranged every year. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.skwtts.edu.hk/school_color/school_color.html |
| school_major_concerns | 1. To develop teaching with love & care. 2. To develop school as a learning community. 3. To develop potential of our students. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.skwtts.edu.hk/school_teach_and_learn/school_special_lesson.html |
| learning_and_teaching_strategies | The student-oriented school-based curriculum of various subjects focuses on the development of higher-order thinking, creativity, cooperation, diversified learning activities and schoolwork catering to different learning needs. The lessons are to inspire students to think, encourage interactive learning, train self-study skills and cultivate learning outside school. Moreover, students' inquiry skills are encouraged through activity teaching, creative teaching, information technology teaching, visits, and project work. Teachers develop online interactive teaching materials to allow students to learn by themselves. The school also prepares school-based "reading pens" for students. Our teachers prepare recording materials so that students can use the "reading pens" at home for self-study, including reading, reviewing Chinese and English dictation, and doing homework. Opportunities are created through good use of learning periods to encourage diversified development of students. |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | Learning opportunities are created for students. Reading award schemes, morning reading, special book fairs for cross-subject reading and other activities are held to promote a reading atmosphere and encourage a regular reading habit. Using advanced information technology equipment to optimize teaching and implementing the "BYOD Project" in P. 4-6 serve to increase interaction in lessons and enhance students' learning motivation. The setting up of a 3D printer and adding 3D graphics to the upper-level curriculum allow students to use computers to design 3D models, which stimulates their imagination and creativity. Acquiring Micro:bit, mBot and simulated aircraft cockpit facilitate students to learn programming and STEM knowledge. Students can learn more comprehensively because of a school-based curriculum designated to enhance the nine generic skills. Whole person development is promoted through plentiful life-wide learning activities. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | Generic skills are implicitly taught in each subject. Teachers help students master various skills through questioning, discussion, tasks and strategies to enhance learning. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | Values are cultivated for leaders tomorrow. Teachers teach positive values and attitudes based on the Bible. There are assemblies, biblical knowledge lessons, moral and civic education lessons, class teacher lessons and life-wide learning activities which help students to become and virtuous. In order to develop students' resilience and cultivate a positive attitude and perseverance towards life, the school provides rock climbing activities for students. While at the same time, teachers model the Christian faith by giving positive messages in classrooms and during activities. |
| student_support_url | http://www.skwtts.edu. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Intelligence Enrichment Programmes are imposed to develop gifted education for more able students. They are encouraged to join draw-off courses, competitions and gifted courses to develop their potentials. Differentiated teaching strategies and group learning in the classroom are practised to enhance students' learning effectiveness. There are self-care ability training and life planning courses for all level students, so that students are more certain about their direction of personal development. |
| whole_school_approach_integrated_education | The school provides collaborative classes and after-school tutoring classes for students with learning difficulties every year according to their needs. There is a Student Support Team, with school social workers organizing group activities as needed to benefit students' overall development. There are school-based speech therapist and school-based educational psychologist provide training and support. |
| support_for_non_chinese_students | Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and our school uses Putonghua to teach Chinese in all classes / groups at certain levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc.. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | Students finish part of their homework at school during the Homework Tutorial Session. The school provides after-school Chinese, English, and Mathematics tutorials for students requiring more attention. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | http://www.skwtts.edu.hk/main.htm |
| home-school_co-operation | Parents and teachers work closely together. There are many yearly programmes like the Parents Educational Course, the Family Outing Day Trip, the School Fun Fair, Teachers' Day and the Summer Reading Programme run by the PTA and the school. The PTA also designs souvenirs for the school and decorates the school before festivals so as to strengthen students' sense of belonging. The school has set up a parent resource center for parent volunteers to meet regularly. Parent volunteers often participate in school activities and services, for example snack bazaar, school based reward programme, storytelling by parents etc. |
| school_ethos | The school spirit is pure. The school places emphasis on parent-school cooperation and spiritual and moral cultivation. The school combines spiritual development, discipline and counselling, based on the Bible, with the integration of life, moral and civic education to improve the quality of students. Establishing a culture of strict and loving, respect, caring, appreciation, positive, and courage to serve, students can practise a life of loving God, self and others. They can obtain an eternal religion and establish a healthy attitude towards life and positive values as well. |
| future_dev_url | http://www.skwtts.edu.hk/school_info/school_report.html |
| school_dev_plan | 1. Strengthen students' confidence in learning, foster proper values, and take ownership of their education pursuits. 2. Establish students' self confidence, cultivate a passion for life, confront challenges and difficulties with courage, and develop a resilient spirit. 3. Make good use of the excellent existing hardware to create a comfortable and comprehensive learning environment for students, such as LED wall in the school hall, school cinema in LG, simulated flight training cockpit in the steam room, large touch screens in each classroom. There is hot and cold water filtration system, electronic display screens and football machines on each floor. The playground is equipped with a climbing wall, environmentally friendly bicycles, rope skipping machines, LEGO walls and a covered basketball court. Infrared temperature detectors are installed at the entrances of the school. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | Teaching staff actively participate in various on-the-job refresher courses, educational seminars, special workshops, educational exchanges and visits outside and inside the school, and conduct co-planning meetings for lesson preparation and lesson observation to improve teachers' professionalism. |
| school_character_others | Our students have won many awards in both academic and sports competitions. In addition, our school also arranges overseas exchange programmes for students to have diverse learning experiences. |