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Precious Blood Primary School (South Horizons)

POA School Net：18

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school_name	Precious Blood Primary School (South Horizons)
district	Southern
school_address	355 Ap Lei Chau Bridge Road, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong
school_type_1	Aided
school_type_2	Whole Day
medium_of_instruction	Chinese
school_tel	25511378
school_fax	25807125
school_email	info@pbpssh.edu.hk
school_website	http://www.pbpssh.edu.hk
school_motto	Please refer to the Chinese version.
school_mission	Based on the ethos of the Sisters of Precious Blood, we spread the Gospel through education. We provide quality education by fostering a positive, student-centered environment of harmony and love that nurtures students' whole-person development. We encourage service and exploration of students' potential.
sponsoring_body	Sisters of the Precious Blood
student_gender	Co-ed
commencement_of_operation_year	2000
religion	Catholicism

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poa_school_net	18
imc	Established
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Au Yi Man Agnes
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Sister
name_of_school_head	Lam Shuk Cho
title_of_school_head	Principal
school_size	9129
school_bus	Yes
parent_teacher_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
asc_pta_fee	"$30"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items	"$260"
fac_no_of_classroom	24
fac_no_of_school_hall	1
fac_no_of_playground	2
fac_no_of_library	1
fac_special_rooms	Campus TV Control Room, Dancing Room, Prayer Room, English Room, General Studies Room, Music Room, Visual Art Room, Computer Room, STEAM Room, Special Teaching Room, etc.
fac_others	Library, Hall, History Museum, Social Worker Room.
fac_support_for_specialedu	Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, Braille and tactile floor plan, Tactile guide path and Accessible public information / service counter.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	45
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers	45
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	41
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	87
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	11
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	28
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	61
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	Small class teaching, cooperative learning and theme based learning are implemented along with the use of IT in teaching. The collaboration and interaction among students are encouraged.
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	1
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	3 assessments are carried out each year to consolidate students' learning. Diversified modes of assessments are used for assessing students' learning progress. Self evaluation, peer evaluation, teacher or parent evaluation are also emphasized to help facilitate students' learning.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays	Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon	Yes
streaming_arrangement	Students of P.3 to P.6 are streamed according to their academic results.
no_of_school_days_per_week	5
no_of_periods_per_day	9
duration_of_each_period	35
school_starts_at	8:05
school_starts_at_AMPM	AM
school_ends_at	3:15
school_ends_at_AMPM	PM
lunch_start_time	12:25
lunch_end_time	1:25
lunch_arrangement	Provided by designated supplier, arranged by parents and Tendering procedure are used to selected supplier. PTA monitor lunch box quality.
healthy_school_life	Religious Atmosphere, Safe Campus, Health Scheme, Eco-Friendly School, Etiquette Education, Love and Concern School Programme, Energetic Campus, Fruit Day, School Physical Fitness Award Scheme and activities about Healthy Lifestyle and Environmental Protection are carried out.
school_life_remarks	To build a school of love and concern by moral education, positive education, and campus facilitation. A healthy lifestyle is introduced to enhance the physical, mental, and spiritual health of students, and also improve anti-epidemic power and strengthen their happiness.
life_wide_learning	A wide variety of extra-curricular activities are implemented to enhance students' abilities. Students can explore their potential by participating in various in-class and after-school activities, such as a reading-across-the-curriculum program, self-learning activities, All-round Learning Day, outdoor learning, educational camps, social services, mainland and overseas learning tours, uniform teams, stage performances, and moral education talks. Additionally, we offer various school teams and interest groups that meet on Wednesdays and Saturdays, providing students with diverse experiences.
school_management_url	http://www.pbpssh.edu.hk
school_organisation	Our school is established by Sisters of Precious Blood. The Incorporated Management Committee leads the school and oversees the operation of the school.
imc_smc_mc	Our Incorporated Management Committee includes members of school sponsoring body, the school principal, Sisters, teacher representatives, alumni and independent managers.
school_green_policy	To nurture the awareness of environmental protection among pupils, different environmental protection education programs and activities are organized, such as Fish and Plant Symbiosis System, Solar Energy Generation, Save Water and Electricity Program, Greening School Scheme, School Uniform and Paper Recycling, Waste No Food Campaign, organic farming, and Green Christmas and LED Tubes, etc.
school_major_concerns	1. To expand the realm of reading, promote a reading atmosphere and broaden disciplinary knowledge. 2. To cultivate positive thinking and reinforce value education, and thus the healthy development of our students.
learning_and_teaching_plan_url	http://www.pbpssh.edu.hk
learning_and_teaching_strategies	Each lesson lasts 35 minutes, with a 20-minute reading period before the first lesson. Extra-curricular and moral education lessons are scheduled on Wednesdays, while Edu Play lessons take place on Fridays. From Primary 1, small class teaching and the use of Putonghua as the medium of instruction in Chinese lessons are implemented. Specialized instruction is provided in Music, PE, and Visual Arts. To enhance teacher-student interaction, we employ cooperative learning, activity-based teaching, performance-based instruction, and higher-order thinking strategies. These methods incorporate IT teaching and flipped classrooms, promoting self-directed learning and individualized support. We also implement Life-wide Learning, Physical and Arts Activities, Unveiling Science, Project Learning, STEAM Day, Outdoor Education Visits, and Camps to encourage student participation, demonstration, and appreciation, thereby fostering confidence and holistic education.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum	Develop EDB Seven Learning Goals: Promote a balanced physical and mental development, nurturing students’ media and information literacy, developing lifelong learning capabilities and language ability, equip knowledge of key learning area, strengthening values education, cultivate a sense of belonging and national identity towards our country. All the above are to nurture our student with board vision, patriotism, good character and communication skill, board base knowledge, and healthy lifestyle.
dev_of_generic_skills	Students' self-learning and generic skills are developed to support whole-person development, focusing on communication skills, numeracy skills, information technology skills, critical thinking skills, creativity, problem-solving skills, self-management skills, collaboration skills, and study skills.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours	To promote positive values and education, we engage students in cross-subject learning and various activities. This approach nurtures personal strengths, morals, a sense of accomplishment, and harmony, helping students navigate daily challenges and become responsible citizens.
student_support_url	http://www.pbpssh.edu.hk
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	We implement gifted education and establish a database to support gifted students in developing their abilities. Gifted groups are available to help nurture these talents. Courses from The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education and leadership training are recommended for gifted students. We also arrange exposure to internationally recognized examinations, such as TOEFL, ICAS, and GAPSK, providing tailored assistance to meet students' diverse learning needs and broaden their horizons.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	The whole school is involved in integrated education. The student support team is set up for coordination. We will provide service according to individual needs and students' learning needs in order to develop their abilities. Besides, the culture of love and concern is reinforced to facilitate respect between one another and to build up a loving and happy school environment. A 3-tier support mode is implemented to provide immediate support to students' 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; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and our school uses Putonghua to teach Chinese in all classes / groups at certain levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation	Some teaching and guidance strategies are adapted to support students in need. Cross-subject reading and life-wide learning activities are employed to facilitate effective learning.
home-school_co-operation_url	http://www.pbpssh.edu.hk
home-school_co-operation	PBPSSH and parents are partners in educating the next generation of society aiming at developing the life long learning attitude and capacity of our pupils in school.
school_ethos	To encourage and cultivate a healthy and caring environment, our school focus on the Five Core Value (Truth, Justice, Love, Family, and Life). We integrate the value of gospels and the Discipline and the Student Guidance Team to nurture students by carrying out different kinds of activities, such as religious activities, charity donations, counseling activities, social services, etc.
future_dev_url	http://www.pbpssh.edu.hk
school_dev_plan	1. To reinforce value education and cultivate positive thinking and attitude. 2. Broaden student horizons and multi-intelligence ability through the Edu Play Lessons and experiential learning. 3. To establish a healthy way of living among students. Increase the chance of joining physical & art activities, and thus achieve healthy development. 4. Intensify IT teaching by carrying out the BYOD IT Learning Program in higher form. 5. Develop cross-subject teaching, STREAM education, and information literacy, in order to facilitate students' self-directed learning abilities. 6. Establish a performance platform for students to cultivate their confidence and to develop elites. 7. To improve the Chinese and English curriculum and enhance students' language skills to connect the country and the world.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	The teacher Induction Scheme is implemented to support new teachers. Teacher professional training, development, and team-building activities are practicalized according to the needs of the school, referencing education reforms to improve teaching staff morale and stability.
school_character_others	A number of scholarships and programmes are offered to students in recognition of their academic or non-academic performance. Domestic and Overseas Study Tours are organized to broaden students' horizons. Students in our school are lively and cheerful, polite and disciplined, have a sense of belonging to the school, and participate enthusiastically in school activities. They have good communication skills and are willing to share with others. They respect their teachers, get along well with their peers, and help each other wholeheartedly. The student helpers, who are responsible and have a devoted heart, participate in Hong Kong or regional competitions and perform well in sports and arts.