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Tung Chung Catholic School

POA School Net：98

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school_name	Tung Chung Catholic School
district	Islands
school_address	Yat Tung Estate, Tung Chung, N.T.
school_type_1	Aided
school_type_2	Whole Day
medium_of_instruction	Chinese
school_tel	21094962
school_fax	21210166
school_email	tccs_pri@tccs.edu.hk
school_website	http://www.tccs.edu.hk
school_motto	Strive for personal best and spread love
school_mission	The school has realized the through-train education mode advocated by EDB. The through-train curriculum ensures continuity and consistency across different learning stages. With emphasis on students' learning process, individual learning mode and interests, students can get successful learning experience in the school.
sponsoring_body	The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
student_gender	Co-ed
commencement_of_operation_year	2000
religion	Catholicism

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poa_school_net	98
imc	Established
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Yeung Mei Hay May
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Ms.
name_of_school_head	Chan Pui Shan
title_of_school_head	Ms.
school_size	12000
through_train_sec_school	Tung Chung Catholic School
school_bus	Yes
parent_teacher_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
asc_pta_fee	"$40"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items	"$310"
fac_no_of_classroom	30
fac_no_of_school_hall	2
fac_no_of_playground	6
fac_no_of_library	2
fac_special_rooms	Prayer Room, Music Rooms, Art Room, English Learning Centre, I.S. Room, Computer Room, Multimedia Learning Centre, General Studies Room, Student Guidance Office and Meeting Room.
fac_others	Wireless network has been set up in classrooms.
fac_support_for_specialedu	Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and Tactile guide path plan.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	52
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers	59
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training	90
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor	100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above	29
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	65
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	34
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	25
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	41
previous_year_no_of_class_p1	5
previous_year_no_of_class_p2	3
previous_year_no_of_class_p3	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p4	5
previous_year_no_of_class_p5	5
previous_year_no_of_class_p6	5
previous_year_no_of_class_total	27
current_year_no_of_class_p1	3
current_year_no_of_class_p2	5
current_year_no_of_class_p3	3
current_year_no_of_class_p4	4
current_year_no_of_class_p5	5
current_year_no_of_class_p6	5
current_year_no_of_class_total	25
cs_mode_of_teaching	Language-rich environment policy is implemented in English lessons. Putonghua is the medium of instruction in Chinese Language lessons in some classes in P.3 to P.6. English elements are added in Maths / GS / Science / Humanities in some classes in P.1 to P.6.
no_of_test_per_year_P1	1
no_of_exam_per_year_P1	1
replace_test_exam_P1	Yes
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P6	2
no_of_exam_P2-P6	2
formulate_appropriate_school_based_assessment_assignment_policy_inform_parents_collect_views_from_teachers_students_parents_regularly	Yes
upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_web	No
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web	No
diversified_assessment	To minimize the pressure from the exams, we emphasize students' continuous effort. Hence there are continual assessments with a focus on students' coursework, learning attitude and performance in project learning.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays	Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon	Yes
streaming_arrangement	According to students' academic performance. (P.3 to P.6)
no_of_school_days_per_week	5
no_of_periods_per_day	10
duration_of_each_period	30
school_starts_at	8:05
school_starts_at_AMPM	AM
school_ends_at	3:30
school_ends_at_AMPM	PM
lunch_start_time	12:45
lunch_end_time	1:45
lunch_arrangement	Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_life	Lunch Supplier provides lunch with less salt, less sugar, less oil and high-fiber for students. In order to keep students' health in good condition, we encourage students to do exercise through physical fitness. Students participate in activities like skipping during recess.
life_wide_learning	Professional itinerant tutors are employed to organize various extra curricular activities after school, e.g. Sports Teams, Athletics Team, Swimming Team, Chinese Dance Team, Cheerleading Team, Taekwondo Team, Choir, Orchestra, Handbell Ensemble, Coral Speaking Team, English Drama Team, Junior Reporters, STEAM Team, Visual Arts Team, Uniform Teams and Junior Pioneers of Christ, etc.
school_management_url	http://www.tccs.edu.hk/pri/1112/TCCS-chart1112.pdf
school_organisation	Based on the philosophy of Hong Kong Catholic Diocesan Schools Council, the principal, vice principals and executive teams lead all different departments to establish the school development goals and policies.
imc_smc_mc	The members of the Incorporated Management Committee include the representatives of the sponsoring body, supervisor, the principals of primary and secondary sections, independent people and representatives of teachers and parents. The duties of School Executive Committee are: 1. Reviewing the school goals. 2. Evaluating the school policies. 3. Monitoring the School administrative practices.
school_green_policy	The green policies are as follows: 1. Energy saving and waste reduction. 2. Green campus. 3. Using garbage disposal equipment to make fertilizer for the plants in the school garden. 4. LED tubes were installed in the school premises.
school_major_concerns	2022-2025 Schools' Major Concerns: 1. To enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning: Objective 1: To incorporate the core values of Catholic Education in the curriculum; Objective 2: To promote self-directed learning. 2. To nurture TCCS Students.
learning_and_teaching_strategies	As a through-train school, more flexibility is allowed for developing a twelve-year curriculum with consistency and continuity. This also releases students' pressure when being promoted to secondary school. 1. Our twelve-year curriculum emphasizes developing students' - ability of using language (English, Putonghua & Cantonese) to communicate effectively; - abilities of logical thinking, problem solving & creative thinking; - ability of the appreciation of the oriental and western arts and culture; - physical health through exercise; - communication and cooperation skills; - abilities of self-reflection and self-improvement. 2. We use diversified teaching methods like cooperative learning to make the lessons more interesting and cater for students' learning diversity. 3. We enhance students' English through Language-rich environment policy.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum	Learning activities in different aspects (e.g. service learning, STEAM education and visits) will be arranged in normal school hours.
dev_of_generic_skills	Students' generic skills are to be acquired through learning and teaching in the context of different subjects or key learning areas, and are transferable to different learning situations. Communication skills, collaboration skills and creativity are to be developed in language subjects. Thinking skills and problem solving skills are to be developed through Maths while Project learning, critical thinking and study skills are to be developed in General Studies.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours	To uphold and pass on the core values to students, as fitting the vision and mission of a Catholic school.
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	To cater for individual learning differences, our school adopts diverse and effective learning strategies.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	Our school has a "Student Support Team" to cater for students with Special Educational Needs through "Whole School Approach". We provide professional support such as homework and assessment accommodation, pre-lesson study classes, etc.
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; appointing additional teacher(s)/teaching assistant(s) to support NCS students' learning of Chinese; arranging intensive Chinese learning and teaching mode(s), e.g. pull-out learning if necessary, split-class/group learning, etc; developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting learning and teaching materials; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation	To satisfy the learning needs in every key stage, through-train curriculum is planned across the levels.
home-school_co-operation_url	http://www.tccs.edu.hk/Subject/PTA/org.htm
home-school_co-operation	1. To maintain the effective mutual communication and a close relationship between parents and teachers. 2. To implement parent education.
school_ethos	Our school's mission originates from Jesus' love. Students grow up in a loving environment. We understand and accept students' wrongdoing and create a positive and supportive environment for students to cultivate honesty, justice and an appreciation of one another.
future_dev_url	http://www.tccs.edu.hk/pri/1011/3yearplan.pdf
school_dev_plan	Our school focus is on cultivating students' good learning habits so as to foster responsible students within a constructive school culture. As for teaching and learning, we aim to build up students' bi-literate and trilingual abilities. To foster whole person development, students' talent in STEAM, Music, Physical Education and Art are showcased in order to boost their confidence.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	Teachers' development day, lectures, workshops and sharing sessions especially on the five core values of Catholic education, ways to enhance students' higher-order thinking skills and cater for students' learning diversity are organised regularly to enhance the profession of teachers.
school_character_others	Scholarship for the students who get outstanding performance in both academic and morality. Scholarship for the students who get outstanding performance in Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics.