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Tsuen Wan Trade Association Primary School

POA School Net：66

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school_name	Tsuen Wan Trade Association Primary School
district	Kwai Tsing
school_address	Phase 1, Tsing Yi Estate, Tsing Yi, N.T.
school_type_1	Aided
school_type_2	Whole Day
medium_of_instruction	Chinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
school_tel	24977911
school_fax	24951133
school_email	schoolmail@twtaps.edu.hk
school_website	http://www.twtaps.edu.hk
school_motto	Base on the school mottoes (Honesty, love, diligence) to develop 5 ways of life.
school_mission	To foster students to be reasonable, helpful, patriotic, keen to learn, face the world and challenge, contribute to society.
sponsoring_body	Tsuen Wan Trade Association Education Foundation Ltd.
student_gender	Co-ed
commencement_of_operation_year	1986
religion	Not Applicable

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poa_school_net	66
imc	Established
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Chu Tak Wing
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Mr.
name_of_school_head	Chow Kim Ho
title_of_school_head	Mr.
school_size	5000
school_bus	Yes
nanny_van	Yes
parent_teacher_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
asc_pta_fee	"$100 (one-off for six years)"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items	"$0"
fac_no_of_classroom	24
fac_no_of_school_hall	1
fac_no_of_playground	2
fac_no_of_library	1
fac_special_rooms	English World, Mathematics & Thinking World, STEM Lab., GS Discovery Centre, Student Kitchen, Studio On Air, Visual Arts Centre, Activity Room, Performing Arts Centre, Student Performance Centre, Aerospace Science and Technology Learning Center.
fac_others	>Each classroom has a self-study space, which provides computers, printers, extra-curricular Reading materials and learning materials
fac_support_for_specialedu	Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	30
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers	40
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	21
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	44
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	31
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	36
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	33
previous_year_no_of_class_p1	3
previous_year_no_of_class_p2	2
previous_year_no_of_class_p3	3
previous_year_no_of_class_p4	3
previous_year_no_of_class_p5	2
previous_year_no_of_class_p6	1
previous_year_no_of_class_total	14
current_year_no_of_class_p1	3
current_year_no_of_class_p2	3
current_year_no_of_class_p3	2
current_year_no_of_class_p4	3
current_year_no_of_class_p5	3
current_year_no_of_class_p6	2
current_year_no_of_class_total	16
cs_mode_of_teaching	Teachers at our school basically use Chinese as the language of instruction, and will provide additional English learning materials to students with advanced English proficiency. To cater for student diversity, a remedial programme is offered to students with special education needs.
cs_remarks	STEM education has become a regular course: "Technology and life skills courses" are set up at all levels and included in the regular class hours. In addition, aerospace science and technology courses are conducted at all levels.
no_of_test_per_year_P1	0
no_of_exam_per_year_P1	0
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	Yes
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web	Yes
diversified_assessment	Diversified assessment for different subjects. Apart from examinations, a diversified and progressive student portfolio is also used. There are no tests and exams for P.1 and P.2.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays	Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon	Yes
streaming_arrangement	Putonghua or Cantonese is taught in Chi. Lang.
no_of_school_days_per_week	5
no_of_periods_per_day	9
duration_of_each_period	30
school_starts_at	8:10
school_starts_at_AMPM	AM
school_ends_at	3:15
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	Provide healthy meal for students, encourage students to participate in student health services and activities, environmental protection, Jump Rope For Heart, bullying prevention, youth drug abuse prevention, fruit day.
school_life_remarks	Stem Lab and library are opened to students during recess, lunch time and after school hours. Provide after school remedial classes for students.
life_wide_learning	Science Team, Mathematics Olympiad, Ball Games Teams, Athletics Team, Gymnastics Team, Fencing Team, Judo, Choir, Dance Group, Chinese & English Recitation Team, Visual Art Group, Instrumental Class, English Cambridge Course, Cub Scouts, Brownies, Young Reporter, Unicycle Group, Aerospace Science and Technology, etc.
school_management_url	http://www.twtaps.edu.hk/
school_organisation	The I.M.C. has been set up to maintain high management efficiency. The I.M.C. makes reflection, follows up and improves the execution of school affairs. On everyday basis, the Principal implements the policies of the School Supervisor and the School Management Committee. Teachers provide Quality Education as stated in School Annual Plan.
imc_smc_mc	I.M.C. has been established since 31st August, 2007.
school_green_policy	1. We build a healthy and green campus. 2. We promote "Bring Your Own tableware" activity during lunch time. We also promote compost with food waste and Hydroponics, turning waste to energy.
school_major_concerns_url	202.82.10.250/twtapsweb/plan%20notes/3%E5%B9%B4%E8%A8%88%E5%8A%83/Three_year_plan_2015_2018.pdf
school_major_concerns	1. Develop students' self-learning ability and their generic abilities. 2. Promote value education and cultivate students' good moral qualities.
learning_and_teaching_plan_url	http://www.twtaps.edu.hk/
learning_and_teaching_strategies	1. To widen the horizons of the students, we offer Technology and Life Skills which include multi-media design, computer programming, cooking, elementary logics and financial management. 2. All teachers are trained to conduct lessons with gifted education elements. We use well-designed questions of different levels to trigger thinking in order that students can learn independently and eagerly. 3. We teach students relevant learning materials of different subjects in a cross-curricula approach, to facilitate students' learning and construction of knowledge. We strive to develop students' generic skills, so that they can experience the joy of learning, and keep on learning in the rest of their lives.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum	Promote positive education and build a caring culture. Strengthen parent education, enhance parents' understanding of the direction of positive education in schools, and become promoters of positive education. To develop students' positive character strengths through regular and non-routine curriculum. Make good use of the facilities and environment of the campus to establish a culture of positive care. Strengthen innovation and technology education to promote creativity and problem-solving skills. Through learning innovative technology education, students can apply scientific and technological knowledge to solve problems in life.
dev_of_generic_skills	We develop school-based curriculum, carry out various on-campus and off-campus activities, and adopt cross-curricular education to draw linkages between relevant teaching materials of different subjects. Through the above measures, we develop students' nine generic skills, encourage students to experience the joy of learning, and to learn in the rest of their life.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours	Promote students' positive values and attitudes through positive discipline work.
student_support_url	http://www.twtaps.edu.hk/
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	We set up student support team to aid pupils with special needs. We provide different services (In-school and after-school remedial classes, school-based speech therapy, NCS Chinese support programme etc.) to cater for student diversity.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	A clear mechanism has been set up in our school to identify the special education needs of our students as soon as possible. Our school has formulated specific policies to ensure that every student receives equal learning opportunities, hence establishing an inclusive culture in our school. The task force can implement its functions of co-ordination, monitoring, support and evaluation, as well as proper utilization of resources to provide students with appropriate services. Subject departments have professional collaborations, and can effectively provide remedial teaching, enrichment courses and family support for students with special educational needs.
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; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and hiring additional manpower and/or translation/interpretation services to facilitate the communication with parents of NCS students. The school organizes adaptation courses for NCS students. The NCS students take Chinese lessons in small groups. Our school employs additional Chinese teachers and assistants, participates in the support program provided by the University, organizes Chi. Bridging classes after school and during summer holiday.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation	We provide diversified learning activities for students by means of enhancement and remedial classes. Teachers have subject research conference, co-planning and peer lesson observation activities.
home-school_co-operation_url	http://www.twtaps.edu.hk/
home-school_co-operation	PTA has been established. By organizing activities, we foster communication and cooperation between the school and parents. We also invite parents to participate in learning activities and school affairs.
school_ethos	We promote harmonious relationships in school. We promote mutual respect and caring of teachers and students. Collaboration between the school and parents is also harmonious.
future_dev_url	http://www.twtaps.edu.hk/
school_dev_plan	1. Promote positive education, let students show their own character strengths in life, and establish a positive campus culture. 2. Provide students with different self-study tools, enhance students' self-study interest and motivation, so as to enhance learning effectiveness. 3. Through activities or competitions, students can practice design thinking skills and solve problems in life.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	1. We collaborate with external organizations include: universities, the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education, Education Bureau and others. We co-organize diversified extra-curricular activities, remedial and support plans, so as to continuously improve the quality of education, and enhance students' multiple intelligence. 2. We carry out professional development and teacher training courses. We encourage students to take part in professional development programs and exchanges, so as to improve teachers' professionalism.
school_character_others	1. Academic Award, Progress Award, English Subject Award and Conduct Award. 2. Our school has won the inter-school men’s and women's basketball championships for two consecutive years, and has won many academic and sports competition awards in science and technology, Chinese and English, and Mathematical Olympiads. 3. In recent years, the school has organized many study tours to Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Dubai, South Korea, Singapore, Beijing, Dunhuang, Hangzhou and major cities in Guangdong Province. The school has also organized study tours on cruise ships, aerospace and other learning and exchange activities.