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school_nameHon Wah College (Primary Section)
districtEastern
school_address3 Harmony Road, Siu Sai Wan, Hong Kong
school_type_1DSS
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
school_tel28171746
school_fax28176453
school_emailinfo@honwah.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.honwah.edu.hk
school_mottoEducating students to become young leaders and make contributions to Hong Kong, China and the world.
school_missionTo provide quality education and to enhance students' all-round development. Our students will possess a global perspective with deep understanding and love of Chinese culture and our country, and a comprehensive knowledge of arts and science.
sponsoring_bodyHon Wah
Educational Organization
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1945
religionNot Applicable
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imcNot Applicable
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_membersNot Applicable
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcTsui Yee Wan Linda
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcDr.
name_of_school_headKwan Wing Bun
title_of_school_headMr.
school_size5710
through_train_sec_schoolHon Wah College
school_busYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_school_fee"$17640 By 10 instalments"
asc_pta_fee"$60"
fac_no_of_classroom18
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground3
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsSTEAM Station, Toy Library, Visual Arts Room, Music Room, Campus TV Studio, Fun Learning Room and Dance Room.
fac_othersLecture theatre, rock-climbing walls, roof garden
fac_support_for_specialeduAccessible lift and Tactile guide path plan.
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers38
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training89
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above37
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training58
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_434
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_926
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above40
previous_year_no_of_class_p13
previous_year_no_of_class_p23
previous_year_no_of_class_p33
previous_year_no_of_class_p43
previous_year_no_of_class_p53
previous_year_no_of_class_p63
previous_year_no_of_class_total18
current_year_no_of_class_p13
current_year_no_of_class_p23
current_year_no_of_class_p33
current_year_no_of_class_p43
current_year_no_of_class_p53
current_year_no_of_class_p63
current_year_no_of_class_total18
cs_mode_of_teachingSchool-based Whole-class Gifted Education is applied. Brain-based strategies, "15 Higher Order Thinking Skills", "Differentiation in Teaching & Learning", "6 Sets of Creative Thinking", "5-level Affective Reflection", "5E Inquiry-Based Instructional Model, "4Fs Active Reviewing Cycle", cooperative learning, etc. are used to foster students' higher-order thinking skills.
cs_remarksGroup teaching is implemented in P.5 Mathematics & P.6 English in 2024-2025. Science & Visual Art will adopt English as the medium of instruction.
no_of_test_per_year_P10
no_of_exam_per_year_P10
replace_test_exam_P1Yes
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P60
no_of_exam_P2-P62
formulate_appropriate_school_based_assessment_assignment_policy_inform_parents_collect_views_from_teachers_students_parents_regularlyYes
upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_webYes
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_webYes
diversified_assessmentFor P.1, there are no tests or exams. Dictations, formative assessments and summative assessments are carried out in the second term. For P.2 to P.4, there are two exams in one academic year. Every P.1-P.4 student has a portfolio to collect records of his/her own developmental progress. For P.5 and P.6, there are three exams in one academic year.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementNo elite class. Different learning groups will be formed according to students' abilities, learning styles or interests.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day9
duration_of_each_period35
school_starts_at8:00
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:30
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:25
lunch_end_time1:30
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_lifeWe have always emphasized "Eat Smart; Be Healthy" on campus. Students are required to do morning exercise, school dance and chiropractic exercise in morning assemblies. Students and teachers also do eye exercise together after recess.
school_life_remarksMorning classes are mainly for language or subject learning, while afternoons are for Personal Growth Education, Assemblies, Integrated Class, PE, STEM, VA, Music, etc. "Life-long Sport and Art Education" is held on Fridays. "Happy Wednesday" is set to arrange less homework for students on Wednesdays to ease the stress from homework. Field trips and study tours are organized to extend students' learning experiences.
life_wide_learningCub Scouts, Flag Guards, Choir, A Cappella Choir, Chinese musical instruments, Western musical instruments, Handchime, Percussion, Visual Arts Class, Taekwondo, Track and Field, Football, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Table Tennis, Basketball, Badminton, Swimming, Rope Skipping, Chinese Dance, Latin Dance, Lego Programming, CodeMonkey Programming, Campus TV, etc.
school_organisationThe sponsoring body of Hon Wah College is the Hon Wah Educational Organization.
imc_smc_mcSchool Management Committee comprises educators, scholars, professionals and well-known businessmen, who supervise the development of school business.
school_green_policyWe put emphasis on environmental education; providing environmentally-friendly activities to increase students' awareness of environmental conservation and energy saving.
school_major_concerns1. To deepen the positive culture at school and further enhance students' strengths so as to raise their sense of achievement and satisfaction.
2. To promote cross-curricular reading and to raise students' learning efficiency.
3. To develop STEAM education and strengthen students’ creativity and inquiry skills.
4. To assemble for the 80th School Anniversary and be patriotic and love the school.
learning_and_teaching_strategiesWe promote Bi-literacy and Tri-lingualism at school. We teach Chinese in Putonghua, and English, Science and VA in English. To create a language-rich environment, we have 3 English-speaking Days and 2 Putonghua-speaking Days every week. We start the school day with reading and morning exercise. School-based Whole-class Gifted Education is applied on every subject and we use "15 Higher Order Thinking Skills", "6 Sets of Creative Thinking", and "5-level Affective Reflection" to enhance students' higher-order thinking skills. We cater for students' learning diversities through differentiation and Brain-based strategies. We use "5E Inquiry-Based Instructional Model" to develop students' abilities to inquire and solve problems. Thematic teaching and cross-curricular project learning activities are organized for students to learn beyond classrooms and textbooks. Through life-wide excursions and service-learning, students' knowledge and qualities of learning will be boosted.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculumWe make use of flexible lesson time for cross-curricular learning and reading as well as life-wide learning. We introduce STEAM education into the curriculum to cater for learning diversity and Values Education to connect with the whole-school moral development.
dev_of_generic_skillsThrough teaching & learning across subjects, students' creative thinking, independent learning skills and other generic skills will be developed for lifelong learning.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursActively promote "Positive Education" with great emphasis on values education for students. Class Building Time, Personal Growth Education, service-learning and moral education activities, etc. have been scheduled, enabling students to learn to be caring and grateful. This can also help students cultivate the sense of happiness and build a positive attitude on life and values. Our school has been creating a positive education atmosphere in an orderly manner in terms of environment, activities, curricula, teaching and home-school cooperation, etc.
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityTo cater for students with diversified needs, tutorial classes and small group teaching are applied. A caring culture is cultivated and it facilitates collaborative learning. Whole school approach is adopted to cater for students with diversified learning abilities. Enrichment programmes are organized to nurture gifted students; tutorial classes are organized to help students with lower ability.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationDepartment of Discipline and Counselling and Department of Student Support with members including Head of Discipline and Counselling, Head of Special Educational Needs Coordinator (Student Support), teachers, two school social workers, two school-based educational psychologists, one clinical psychologist and one school-based speech therapist are established. Enhancement groups for attention, social skills, reading and writing skills, behavioral management, etc. will be offered to students with special educational needs.
support_for_non_chinese_studentsOur school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; appointing additional teacher(s)/teaching assistant(s) to support NCS students' learning of 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 all levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc..
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptationWe have school-based support measures and courses, tiered assignments and appropriate enrichment programmes offering to students according to their multiple intelligences.
home-school_co-operationWe put great emphasis on home-school cooperation, forming "Hon Wah Parent Volunteers Team", organizing parent volunteers training workshops, Vice Principal's Channel Activity, parents' gatherings, parents' talks, parents' tea gatherings, Parents' Days, etc. regularly.
school_ethos1. Dual class teacher system cultivates a caring and loving culture with positive reinforcement.
2. Tutorial time for students to complete homework under teachers' guidance, and promote good learning habits.
3. Nurture students by means of a systematic curriculum of moral education.
4. With the implementation of award schemes and cooperative learning, students are nurtured to be self-disciplined and self-directed learning is also promoted.
school_dev_plan1. Focus on the development of gifted education and the fulfillment of students' multiple intelligences.
2. Create a language-rich environment for students to speak naturally in English and Putonghua on campus.
3. Emphasise on teachers' professional development for learning and teaching effectiveness.
4. Interface between Primary and Secondary curricula.
teacher_pro_training_and_devTeachers' professional training and development is one of the School's highest priorities. Professional development is carried out according to education trends and needs, and is emphasized through peer observation, experience sharing, workshops and seminars. Teachers are often invited to give talks held by Education Bureau.
school_character_others1. We cultivate students with a healthy lifestyle, and introduce Life-long Sport and Art Education.
2. Through performances in Talent Show, English Carnival or on Open Days, students can maximize their potential on stage and strengthen their confidence.
3. Our school has set up various scholarship schemes for students, including Conduct and Academic Excellence Awards, and Sports and Art scholarships. The aid of the Cross Boundary Learning Activities Assistance Scheme offered by school also provides students a chance to broaden their horizons outside Hong Kong.
fee_remissionOur school offers full school fee remission or 1/2 school fee remission. Needy students, including those from families receiving the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) and students receiving financial assistance provided by the Student Finance Office of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFAA), could apply for fee remission.
- Newly admitted students could apply for the school fee remission before 2 month(s) of commencement of the new school year. Application results will be announced within 1 month(s) after submission of applications.
- Please visit the <a href='http://www.honwah.edu.hk/hwpage1/about_us/bursary.htm' target='_blank'><span class='title_link'>web-link</span></a> in our school’s website for details of school fee remission scheme, including the family income limits.

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