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St. Matthew's Lutheran School (Sau Mau Ping)

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school_nameSt. Matthew's Lutheran School (Sau Mau Ping)
districtKwun Tong
school_address123 Sau Ming Road, Sau Mau Ping Estate, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel27723797
school_fax27723779
school_emailschool@smssmp.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.smssmp.edu.hk
school_mottoPlease refer to the Chinese version.
school_missionOur school is a Christian school that provides all-round education for students. Students grow up in a caring and pleasant environment. Based on the Biblical faith, they learn to be well disciplined, ready to serve and make contributions to the society when they grow up.
sponsoring_bodyThe Lutheran Church
Hong Kong Synod Ltd
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1969
religionProtestantism / Christianity
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poa_school_net48
imcEstablished
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcChan Yuk Sun
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcRev.
name_of_school_headYeung Pui Ling
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size5000
school_busYes
nanny_vanYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$300 (Special purpose charges)"
fac_no_of_classroom24
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground2
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsComputer Room, Music Room, Dancing Room, Language Room, Art Room, Religious Room, STREAM Room, Yung Siu Sun Library.
fac_othersCampus TV Station, Book Castle, IT Interactive Zone, Art Gallery, World of Religion and Art, Fitness Kingdom, Chinese Cultural Area.
fac_support_for_specialeduAccessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts48
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers49
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above22
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training98
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_414
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_916
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above70
previous_year_no_of_class_p14
previous_year_no_of_class_p24
previous_year_no_of_class_p34
previous_year_no_of_class_p44
previous_year_no_of_class_p54
previous_year_no_of_class_p64
previous_year_no_of_class_total24
current_year_no_of_class_p14
current_year_no_of_class_p24
current_year_no_of_class_p34
current_year_no_of_class_p44
current_year_no_of_class_p54
current_year_no_of_class_p64
current_year_no_of_class_total24
cs_mode_of_teachingOur school adopts diversified teaching strategies to cater for students' different learning needs and develops students' self-learning abilities.
no_of_test_per_year_P11
no_of_exam_per_year_P11
replace_test_exam_P1Yes
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P62
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_assessmentUsing diversified assessment modes, emphasizing on formative assessment in order to understand students' learning progress.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementStreaming is based on students' conduct and academic performances.
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_at3:20
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:30
lunch_end_time1:25
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_lifeOur school aims at cultivating in students a healthy lifestyle. We implement the Healthy School Policy and hold different kinds of activities regularly e.g. Fruit Day, Cleaning Day, health talks, talk on eye health, morning jog, morning stretch, doing exercise at recess, various recess activities, sportACT Award Scheme, MVPA60 Award Scheme and School Physical Fitness Award Scheme.
school_life_remarksRecess after lunch time (1:05p.m.-1:25p.m.)
life_wide_learningOur school provides a great variety of extra-curricular activities for students, including music, art, sports, academic, STEAM and interest groups of all aspects. There are in total eight uniform groups, including the Flag Raising Team, St. Matthew's Pioneers, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Boys' Brigade, Red Cross, CYC and JPC.
school_management_urlhttp://www.smssmp.edu.hk/
school_organisationUnder the IMC management, our school has formed a number of administrative as well as subject teams for effective school management.
imc_smc_mcOur school has set up St. Matthew's Lutheran School (S.M.P.) Incorporated Management Committee since 2005. Managers come from different professionals, including pastor, doctor, district councillor, social worker, consultant etc.
school_green_policyWe establish "Classroom Environment Rules" and set up "School Campus Green Corner". Besides, we carry out "Little Environmental Pioneer" Campaign.
school_major_concerns1. Deepen self-directed learning and inspire students' multiple intelligence.
2. Strengthen national education and continue to develop positive attitude as the school culture.
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. To develop students' self-directed learning abilities through curriculum design in different subjects.
2. To introduce STREAM elements in the curriculum, teach basic programming concept to train students' self-learning ability.
3. To make good use of e-learning tools or platforms to strengthen students' learning motivation.
4. To develop students' high order thinking skills through different teaching strategies and various levels of questioning techniques.
5. To use different strategies to optimize classroom teaching to cater for learner diversity.
6. To promote national education to deepen students' understanding of their motherland and Chinese culture.
7. To promote 'Reading to Learn' and build up a life-long reading habit in students.
8. To arouse students' interests and widen their learning experiences through visits, subject-based activities and student exchange programmes.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculumStrengthen STREAM Education - Design cross-curriculum learning activities or activities with STREAM elements to increase students' opportunities to participate in science and technology activities and enhance their interest and ability in learning STREAM. For example, computer science cooperates with various subjects to promote programming education; General Studies project infiltrates STREAM elements, Maths Day, STREAM DAY (scientific inquiry), Microbit math games, English subject Scratch Jr X animation story production, school-based AI courses, etc.
dev_of_generic_skillsTo develop students' generic skills through class activities, project learning, all-round and cross-curricular learning programmes.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours1. The school cultivates in students' positive values and attitudes through religious lessons, assembles, national security education activities, life education lectures, growth development lessons, as well as positive psychological activities and reward programmes.
2. Arrange learning activities which aim at strengthening the promotion of Chinese cultural knowledge and positive values in a multi-approach model, so as to deepen students' understanding of the country and national identity.
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityA variety of learning experiences are provided to foster the potential of gifted students and develop their multiple intelligences.
To support students with different learning needs through 'Whole School Approach', our school is committed to building an inclusive culture around the campus.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationBased on five underlying principles, namely Early Identification, Early Intervention, Whole School Approach, Home-school Co-operation and Cross-sector Collaboration, our school has adopted a Three-Tier Support Model to implement integrated education.

To accommodate the learning needs of students, different ways of support are provided for students with different learning styles, including remedial class,
remedial groups, tiered assignments, homework tailoring and assessment accommodation, training on emotional management, Enhanced School-based Speech Therapy Service, Chinese Reading and Writing Groups, Chinese and English Remedial Groups and individual education plan.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptationTo cater for learner diversity through various learning and teaching strategies, curriculum tailoring and assessment adaptation.
home-school_co-operationThe Parent-Teacher Association works closely with the school to promote the healthy growth of students both physically and mentally. After the establishment of Positive Parent Academy, parents can better understand their children's needs and enhance children's positive psychological development through parent education seminars or parent-child activities. In addition, PTA holds "Parents' Chatting Time" to facilitate communication between parents, allowing them to share their experiences on teaching their children. Furthermore, the school organizes a parent volunteer team to help promote school affairs and enhance the spirit of home-school cooperation.
school_ethosA community with a simple, unsophisticated and dedicated learning atmosphere. Our school aims at promoting life education, cultivating students' positive outlook on life and creating a positive and healthy campus. Life education talks are arranged. Besides, teachers write prayer cards to express their love for students and let students feel the teachers' care.
In addition, we build up a culture of caring and inclusiveness among students. For example, the "Little Teacher Project" is implemented, with senior students being tutors of the students with special needs. We also recruit students to serve as environmental protection pioneers, sports ambassadors and campus cleanliness teams so as to establish a caring campus culture.
school_dev_plan1. Focus, continue and deepen the promotion of self-directed learning.
2. Develop school-based STREAM courses.
3. Continue to nurture culture of positive education in the school campus.
teacher_pro_training_and_devTo enhance teaching effectiveness through school-based teachers' development activities, curriculum studies, collaborative lesson planning, peer lesson observation and teachers' workshops.
school_character_others1. There is outstanding result in the SSPA placement every year. More than half of the students have been allocated to prestigious secondary schools in various districts of Hong Kong.
2. More than 100 graduates attained the first five places in exams in their secondary schools in the past five years.
3. Gifted Education for All, providing various gifted education courses.
4. We offer various trial lessons for K3 students every year, which are very popular among parents and students.