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Lok Wah Catholic Primary School

POA School Net：48

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school_name	Lok Wah Catholic Primary School
district	Kwun Tong
school_address	81 Chun Wah Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
school_type_1	Aided
school_type_2	Whole Day
medium_of_instruction	Chinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
school_tel	27585767
school_fax	27583258
school_email	lwcps@lwcps.edu.hk
school_website	http://www.lwcps.edu.hk
school_motto	Seeking Knowledge Exemplifying Virtue
school_mission	Following the vision of Catholic Schools, our school strives to provide a whole-person education that nurtures well-rounded individuals. Guided by the spirit of Christ, we prioritize love as a fundamental principle in education, instilling in our students a compassionate heart, care for others, and concern for society. Our goal is to cultivate responsible citizens who can positively contribute to their communities.
sponsoring_body	Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
student_gender	Co-ed
commencement_of_operation_year	1968
religion	Catholicism

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poa_school_net	48
imc	Established
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members	100%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Chau, Kai Ming Joseph
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Dr.
name_of_school_head	Yau Bo Ki Joanne
title_of_school_head	Ms.
school_size	9000
school_bus	Yes
parent_teacher_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
asc_pta_fee	"$20"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items	"$300 Annual"
fac_no_of_classroom	24
fac_no_of_school_hall	1
fac_no_of_playground	2
fac_no_of_library	1
fac_special_rooms	Music Room, Visual Arts Room, Computer Room, Language Room, Student Activity Room, Remedial Teaching Rooms, Prayer Room, Speech Therapy Room and the Canteen.
fac_others	AI Lab, STEAM Lab, Herbal Garden, Organic Farm, Campus TV, LED Wall Displays and Interactive Display Boards (school hall, cover playground, 1/F, classrooms).
fac_support_for_specialedu	Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, Tactile guide path and Accessible public information / service counter.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	46
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers	46
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	39
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	50
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	24
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	22
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	54
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	The Chinese language is taught in Cantonese in P.1. Classes in Putonghua or Cantonese are available from P.2 onwards. The Chinese and English curriculums move from reading to writing. In order to enhance their writing and speaking abilities, we integrate STEAM and AI into many subjects at our school in order to maximize students' IT competencies and promote self-directed learning.
cs_remarks	Our school is well-prepared for the implementation of gifted education. We strive to develop students' creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Through the whole-school approach, we cultivate a caring and harmonic learning atmosphere, which leads to active engagement and academic achievement.
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	No
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web	Yes
diversified_assessment	Students' abilities in Chinese and English are assessed through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Each subject employs diverse assessment modes, such as formative assessments, cross-curricular learning, projects, creative writing, fun dictation, and online assessments, establishing the culture of student self-assessment, peer assessment, and parental evaluation.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays	Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon	Yes
streaming_arrangement	Mixed ability classes from P.1-P.3; starting the division into Elite Class from P.4 to P.6.
no_of_school_days_per_week	5
no_of_periods_per_day	10
duration_of_each_period	30
school_starts_at	8:00
school_starts_at_AMPM	AM
school_ends_at	3:20
school_ends_at_AMPM	PM
lunch_start_time	12:55
lunch_end_time	1:55
lunch_arrangement	Provided by designated supplier, arranged by parents and Students are required to have their lunch at school.
healthy_school_life	We are committed to positive life education and mental health culture on campus, creating a trusting and caring environment. Our school promotes the A+ Values Education Program, featuring Catholic education. Additionally, we participate in the Education Bureau's '4Rs Mental Health Charter' to help students establish healthy lifestyle for their physical and mental well-being from an early age.
school_life_remarks	Bridging Courses are provided for P.1 students to maintain a smooth transition from kindergarten to primary. There are tutorial classes from Mondays to Thursdays.
life_wide_learning	In line with the holistic education philosophy and to cater to the diverse potential of students' multiple intelligences, we offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, approximately 50 activity groups: English drama, Cantonese opera, martial arts (Nanquan), break dance, skateboarding, brass band, choir, STEAM courses, financial education, uniformed groups and newly emerged sports such as kin-ball
school_management_url	https://www.lwcps.edu.hk/tc/%E6%B3%95%E5%9C%98%E6%A0%A1%E8%91%A3%E6%9C%83
school_organisation	Administration Team, Function Teams and Curriculum Teams to formulate school policies and development plans and implement Catholic education. The Parent-Teacher Association and the Alumni Association support the development and daily operation of the school and provide advice on the development of the school.
imc_smc_mc	The Incorporated Management Committee of Lok Wah Catholic Primary School was established on 1 March 2014. The committee members included nine nominees from The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, one independent committee member, two teacher representatives, two parent representatives, one representative from the School Alumni Association, and our school head. All of us will work together to enhance our school management.
school_green_policy	Our school is committed to creating a healthy and sustainable learning environment. We have established the Environmental Protection Ambassadors to promote eco-friendly activities on campus.
school_major_concerns_url	https://www.lwcps.edu.hk/%E5%AD%B8%E6%A0%A1%E6%96%87%E4%BB%B6-0
school_major_concerns	Divine Inspiration Digital Innovation
learning_and_teaching_plan_url	https://www.lwcps.edu.hk/tc/%E5%B0%88%E6%A5%AD%E5%8D%94%E4%BD%9C%E8%A8%88%E5%8A%83
learning_and_teaching_strategies	1. Promote gifted and STEAM education to cultivate students' multiple intelligences and computational thinking. 2. Bring in professional support to develop a high-quality school-based curriculum in the following subjects: - Chinese: Enhance learning through augmented reality (Faculty of Education, HKU) - English: Implement the CEO 1.0 & 2.0 Reading Programmes - Mathematics: Utilize programming and cognitive tools to enhance learning, self-directed learning, and computational thinking (QEF) - Join JC Project MuSE as the first two pilot schools to collaborate with a variety of organizations including Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, SF & OC Sports Legacy Company Limited, Hong Kong Baptist University, The Education University of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. - Science: Jockey Club Exploration Science Pilot Program - Information Technology: One of the two leading schools in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Innovative Technology Education Teachers Association.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum	1. Make good use of flexible lesson time: Set up tutorial classes for homework time; Establish school-based ‘Recharge Station’ in the afternoon to enrich students diverse learning experiences and promoting a balanced development; 2. Reduce the number of tests and exams: from 2 tests and 2 exams to 3 exams; 3. There will be only two exams throughout the year to help Primary 1 students adapt to the new learning environment. 4. Introduce 'Fun Dictation' to encourage self-study. Award bonus marks for extra vocabulary on a given theme.
dev_of_generic_skills	We reinforce interactive group learning and a cooperative approach which help students build on their collaborative and critical thinking skills. Through 'Language-rich teaching', leadership training programmes and other ambassador programmes, we cultivate students' nine generic skills, especially focusing on communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and self-management skills.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours	1. Through religious, moral, civic, national, and national security education, we actively foster a positive, harmonious, and caring campus atmosphere. We encourage students to take initiative, become responsible and diligent learners, and be good citizens. 2. Implementing school-based financial education.
student_support_url	https://www.lwcps.edu.hk/tc/%E5%AD%B8%E7%BF%92%E6%94%AF%E6%8F%B4
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	The school promotes gifted education by offering the "Learn with FUN" enrichment and remedial courses, as well as homework adjustments.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	1. The Student Support Team is responsible for formulating strategies to cater for student diversity and students’ different learning needs by adopting Whole School Approach and 3-Tier Intervention Model. 2. Provide appropriate school-based guidance support to students by collaborating with school-based educational psychologist, school-based speech therapist, occupational therapeutic service and external organisations. 3.We strive to establish a caring campus for our kids which involves the whole school teaching staff participation. In order to cater for students with special educational needs, our school has introduced varied strategies, e.g. Collaborative Learning.
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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation	Gifted Education Programmes, Physical and Arts Education projects are given to talented students to help them reach their full potential.
home-school_co-operation_url	https://www.lwcps.edu.hk/tc/%E5%AE%B6%E9%95%B7%E6%95%99%E8%82%B2
home-school_co-operation	All parents are basic members. Hold regular ‘PTA Morning’ to strengthen home-school communication; Organise parent-child activities, parent seminars and interest classes. Set up a parent volunteer team to create a good and pleasant learning environment with the school and promote home-school communication and co-operation.
school_ethos	Actively establish a harmonious and caring campus. Encourage students to be proactive and conscientious students. Cultivate students’ sense of responsibility through leadership training programmes. Assist students in their whole-person development through religious cultivation, moral and civic education, national education, national security activities, bridging courses, and school-based counselling activities.
future_dev_url	https://www.lwcps.edu.hk/tc/%E6%A0%A1%E5%8B%99%E8%A8%88%E5%8A%83%E5%8F%8A%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A
school_dev_plan	1. Introduce multi-intelligence lessons and a whole school gifted education curriculum to develop students’ potential in different aspects. 2. Implement small class teaching to cater to learning diversity to foster students’ learning abilities and self-learning skills. 3. Optimise the teaching resources and strategies to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning. 4. Create a caring learning environment to foster the students’ positive moral values. 5. Widen students’ horizons and encourage experience different cultures and customs through varied exchange programmes. 6. Establish a comprehensive appraisal system to enhance teachers’ professional development.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	1. Co-plan meetings, lesson observations and lesson demonstrations are carried out regularly to provide opportunities for teachers to learn from one another with mutual benefits and simultaneously enhance teaching and learning effectiveness. 2. A self-evaluation conference is launched once a year to review the strengths of our school and future development to strive for excellence.
school_character_others	Student has received multiple honors in various competitions, including awards from the 76th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival, Chinese writing competition, Mathematics Rummikub Contest, and the Inter-school Cantonese Opera Singing Competition.