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Pui Tak Canossian Primary School

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school_namePui Tak Canossian Primary School
districtSouthern
school_address180 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel25529529
school_fax25521603
school_emailinfo@ptcps.edu.hk
school_websitehttps://www.ptcps.edu.hk
school_mottoPlease refer to the Chinese
School Motto.
school_missionFollowing the spirit of Canossian philosophy of education, the School aims at providing a holistic education for students to develop their moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual values, and to cultivate in them positive values so that they may show greater concern for others and may contribute to society.
sponsoring_bodyCanossian Missions
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1897
religionCatholicism
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poa_school_net18
imcEstablished
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcFok Wai Man Veronica
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcSister
name_of_school_headTing Chi Man
title_of_school_headSister
school_size1756
nominated_sec_schoolPui Tak Canossian College
school_busYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$100"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"Year fees for Specific Purposes $300"
fac_no_of_classroom12
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground1
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsSTEM Room, Activity Room, Multi-purpose Room, Music Room, English Room, Conference Rooms, Medical and Guest Room, Reading Café, Pui Yung Court, Prayer Room, Speech Therapy Room, Chill Corner and InnoTech Lab. Classrooms are equipped with interactive blackboard and WiFi.
fac_othersThere is a GS display corner, a solar power system, a garden, a self-service library station and a Fun Discovery Wall.
fac_support_for_specialeduAccessible lift and Frequency Modulation (FM) System.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts21
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers22
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training96
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above55
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training68
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_45
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_95
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above90
previous_year_no_of_class_p11
previous_year_no_of_class_p21
previous_year_no_of_class_p32
previous_year_no_of_class_p41
previous_year_no_of_class_p52
previous_year_no_of_class_p62
previous_year_no_of_class_total9
current_year_no_of_class_p11
current_year_no_of_class_p21
current_year_no_of_class_p31
current_year_no_of_class_p42
current_year_no_of_class_p51
current_year_no_of_class_p62
current_year_no_of_class_total8
cs_mode_of_teaching1. Small class teaching has been implemented in school. Teachers use different approaches and co-operative learning in order to arouse students' participation. E-learning, Inquiry-based learning and the STEAM curriculum have been adopted to enhance students' learning has been both at school and at home.
2. With the support of Whole school approach, we adopt integrated education programme.
no_of_test_per_year_P10
no_of_exam_per_year_P12
replace_test_exam_P1Yes
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P60
no_of_exam_P2-P63
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_assessmentFormative and summative assessment are conducted in each subject. Diversified assessment tasks are adapted apart from written assessment, including project learning, scientific inquiry, oral report, performance assessment, classroom performance and academic performance. Teachers can offer feedback to students and parents appropriately, and self-evaluation is practiced in order to improve learning.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementBoth classes in each level with similar abilities.
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_time12:10
lunch_end_time1:00
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_life1. Encourage regular physical activity and healthy week.
2. Promote class management to create the atmosphere of home.
3. Promote active lifestyle among students, e.g. "Eat Smart School Accreditation Scheme", "Joyful Fruit Month", "sportACT Award Scheme", iSmart Fitness Scheme.
school_life_remarks1. Hi-Five Engagement Award Scheme: Special Award on Affective Connection 2023-24
2. Caring School Award
3. Recognised as an EatSmart School.
life_wide_learningYoung Pioneers of Christ, Cub Scout, CYC, Flag Hoisting Team, Badminton Team, Track and Field Team, LEGO Robot Course, Chinese Dance Team, Break Dance Team, Fancy Rope Skipping, Chinese Drum, Chinese Choral Speaking, English Choral Speaking, String Orchestra, School Choir, Hand chime Team, English Drama Team, Mathematics Interest Class, Mathematical Thinking Skills, Mathematics Problem Solving Class, Visual Arts Elite Classes, STEAM Team, STEAM Engineers, Coding Kids, etc.
school_management_urlhttp://www.ptcps.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/index.php3?refid=729
school_organisationThe sponsoring body of our school is Canossian Missions. The Incorporated Management Committee advises on the school development. Daily running of the school is the responsibility of our administrative teacher groups. The school is empowered by the autonomy of the four self-management domains namely, 'Management & Organisation', 'Learning & Teaching', 'Student Support & School Ethos' and 'Student Achievement'.
imc_smc_mcComposition of Incorporated Management Committee includes Sponsoring Body Manager, School Principal, Teacher Manager, Parent Manager, Alumni Manager and Independent Manager.
school_green_policy1. Join the Greening School Subsidy Scheme.
2. Join the Solar Harvest (Solar Energy Support Scheme).
3. Organise environmental protection activities: Re-cycling, conservation of energy, carbon reduction lifestyle, no air-conditioning day, green picnic, turning off the light during the lunch time, etc.
4. Participate in One Person, One Flower Scheme.
school_major_concerns_urlhttps://www.ptcps.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/index.php?refid=751&mode=published&lang=zh
school_major_concernsBe grateful and treasure what we have, stay positive and optimistic. (2024-2025)
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttps://www.ptcps.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/index.php?refid=719&mode=published&lang=zh
learning_and_teaching_strategiesSchool-based curriculum has been designed so as to fulfill students' needs. Different learning strategies are taught in order to develop and improve students' self-directed learning ability. Besides, life-wide learning and thematic learning activities have been organised to enrich students' learning experiences. Together with inquiry-based learning, collaborative learning and e-learning, students' interactions, generic skills and potential can be further enhanced.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculumFoci of Development:
1. To promote whole person development through different curriculum-based learning and teaching activities.
2. To implement value education and life planning education in order to cultivate key values and the virtue of caring and to promote value education in different subjects.
3. To strengthen STEAM education by training students' mathematical thinking.
dev_of_generic_skillsStudents' learning and generic skills are enhanced through diversified learning activities, such as thematic learning activities, project learning, collaborative learning, gifted education curriculum, self and peer evaluation, etc. Besides, they are taught to set their learning objectives, to review their learning outcomes, to reflection and to give recommendations for their own learning.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursOur school puts emphasis on Life Education. We focus on the school-based curriculum on the six core values of Canossian Education. We aim at nourishing students' positive values and attitudes, self-discipline and promoting resilience through Personal Growth Education, assembly, Religious Education and diversified activities including class management, Failure Week and Film Education.
In order to deepen students' understanding of our culture as well as to strengthen their sense of belonging towards the country and sense of national identity, we organise activities related to National Education such as flag raising ceremony and sister school exchanges.
student_support_urlhttps://www.ptcps.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/index.php?refid=923&mode=published&lang=zh
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityThere are curricula designed to support the transition from kindergarten to Primary One and the transition from Primary Six to Secondary One. Our school has the Hand-in-hand Scheme to cater for the needs of P.1 students. To help students adapt to the modes of assessment gradually, the following arrangements are available to P.1 students: dictations will not be conducted before the first exam, marks in the first exam will not be counted towards the final marks and questions will be read out by teachers during assessments. Moreover, there are after school homework tutorial classes for students with financial hardships.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationTo align with the development of Integrated Education, the school has provided support services on a whole school approach. The school caters for the students' diverse learning needs by hiring a Special Educational Needs Support Teacher, support teaching assistants, and relevant professional services such as in-class support, specific learning difficulties support services and school-based speech therapy services are provided.
support_for_non_chinese_studentsOur 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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptationSmall class teaching is implemented along with co-operative learning approach. Based on students’ needs, appropriate assignment are created and assessment design strategies are formulated to improve the learning of students in need.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttps://www.ptcps.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/index.php?refid=809&mode=published&lang=zh
home-school_co-operationParent-Teacher Association holds the annual meeting every year, conduct the parent-child trip and parents' talk, organizes the Parent volunteer team. Every year, prizes will be given to students for those with excellent conduct, academic results, and the most remarkable progress. The parents obtain information about the school and students through the school website.
school_ethosOur students are tender and teachable. Whole school approach is implemented with an emphasis on inspired learning approach to nurture students' positive value. (e.g. Service Learning, Life Education, Teaching values through film appreciation ,Pui Tak talent shows, etc.)
future_dev_urlhttps://www.ptcps.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/index.php?refid=751&mode=published&lang=zh
school_dev_plan1. To enhance student's creativity and problem-solving skills through a diversified learning mode.
(i) To provide different learning opportunities for students to develop their creativity and problem-solving skills.
(ii) To develop a school-based STREAM curriculum to help students master the related knowledge and skills for solving problems.
2. To develop values education in order to cultivate good characters and build up healthy living habits in students.
(i) To establish and implement a school-based values education framework.
(ii) To develop personal interests and potentials for building up healthy living habits.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev1. Different workshops and seminars are held regularly.
2. Co-planning meetings, peer lesson observations, lesson studies and professional sharing sessions are conducted.
3. Our school has joined the CoolThink@JC, which is funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust; we also joined Quality Education Fund Thematic Network on "Little Spark, Make it Great" STEAMaker Programme and 'Happy' Film Education to carry out our curriculum development.
4. Teachers are encouraged and strategically arranged to participate in further training.
5. Teachers' performances were appreciated.
school_character_othersThe 61th Hong Kong Schools Dance Festival (Chinese Dance) (A Grade Award), The 75th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival Cantonese Solo-Verse Speaking (2nd Place), Primary School Mathematics Invitational Tournament 2024 Team Events (Second runner-up), 2023-2024 Hong Kong School Drama Festival Award for Outstanding Performer and Award for Outstanding Stage Effects, Southern District Outstanding Youth Commendation Scheme (the Southern District Outstanding Youth Award), Comic Design Competition on Filial Piety Individual (Champion), Caring School Award Scheme Story Writing competition Junior (First runner-up) & Senior (Second runner-up)

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