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school_nameFive Districts Business Welfare Association School
districtSham Shui Po
school_address70 Wing Hong Street, Po On Road, Kowloon
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel23071017
school_fax23700692
school_emailinfo@fdbwa.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.fdbwa.edu.hk
school_mottoConscientious and Self-disciplined: Equipping students with the knowledge and skills, and appreciating the values of self-discipline.
school_missionOur school aims at providing a broad and quality education to nurture students with scholarly intellect, fine personality, moral and aesthetic senses and responsibility. The school likewise seeks to provide a dynamic and pleasurable learning environment where students can become self-motivated, hard-working, conscientious and responsible learners.
sponsoring_bodyFive Districts Business
Welfare Association
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1957
religionNot Applicable
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poa_school_net40
imcEstablished
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcYan Man Fai
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMr.
name_of_school_headChung Yin Fun Cally
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size2000
nanny_vanYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$30"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$350"
fac_no_of_classroom18
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground2
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsSTEAM room, English room, music and dance room, student activity room, visual arts room, library, tutorial rooms, campus TV and game room.
fac_othersThere are Climbing Wall, Green Wall, Avenue of Star and Chinese Cultural Corridor. All classrooms are equipped with computers and smart board.
fac_support_for_specialeduRamp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and Tutorial rooms and speech therapy room.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts33
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers38
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above42
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training60
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_437
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_918
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above45
previous_year_no_of_class_p12
previous_year_no_of_class_p23
previous_year_no_of_class_p32
previous_year_no_of_class_p43
previous_year_no_of_class_p53
previous_year_no_of_class_p63
previous_year_no_of_class_total16
current_year_no_of_class_p11
current_year_no_of_class_p22
current_year_no_of_class_p33
current_year_no_of_class_p42
current_year_no_of_class_p53
current_year_no_of_class_p63
current_year_no_of_class_total14
cs_mode_of_teaching1. Small class teaching, cooperative learning and activity-based learning approach have been adopted in P.1-P.6 to help students construct knowledge by themselves.
2. Our school offers Invitational Education (IE) courses which aim to unleash students' potential.
3. P.1-P.2 use Mandarin as the medium of instruction in Chinese lessons, students develop their Mandarin proficiency at an early stage.
cs_remarksMorning tutorial classes, small group English learning classes and courses for elite students are provided in order to cater for students’ diverse learning needs.
no_of_test_per_year_P10
no_of_exam_per_year_P10
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_assessmentDifferent modes of assessment have been adopted, such as summative and formative assessment in academic subjects, students' self evaluation and peer feedback, parents' assessment, project learning and daily observation.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementNo streaming arrangement.
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_at3:30
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time1:00
lunch_end_time2:05
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_lifeEye care exercises, Food monitoring program by parents, Sport Act Award Scheme, Straighten Up Campus Campaign, Eat Smart School Accreditation Scheme and seminars about drug prevention, fraud prevention, and physical health.
school_life_remarks1. Morning assembly, morning reading and morning stretching exercises are allocated in the morning. Class teacher period and lunch time recess activities are allocated in the afternoon. Also, homework tutorial sessions and Invitational Education (IE) courses are allocated in the afternoon.
2. All parents are welcomed to join the morning assemblies, weekly assemblies and monthly award ceremonies.
life_wide_learningIn order to develop students' multi-intelligence and holistic person development, school provides over 50 free extracurricular activities for studnets, all led by experienced tutors. These activities include Lego programming, Vincibot, Coding & App development, Mathematics Olympiad, Chinese drama, Chinese & English choral speaking, Shakespeare storytelling, English writing class, Chinese and Latin dance, recorder, Rummikub, percussion, badminton, kendama, basketball, choir, rope skipping, track and field events, flag-raising team, calligraphy, Junior Police Call, Scouts, taekwondo, Community Youth Club and juggling etc.
school_management_urlhttp://www.fdbwa.edu.hk/1_5.html
school_organisationThe school has 24 administrative groups and 12 subject groups.
imc_smc_mcThere are 16 members in Incorporated Management Committee, including nine sponsoring body managers, the principal, two teacher managers, two parent managers, one alumni manager and one independent manager.
school_green_policyOur school has promoted Eco life. Besides setting up environmental equipment, we participate different environmental protection activities every year, such as recycling red envelopes, creating sustainable plant pots, hosting environmental talks and Eco-Ambassador Program.
school_major_concerns_urlhttp://www.fdbwa.edu.hk/2_1.html
school_major_concernsTheme of the year:
1. To enhance self-directed learning and develop learning strategies.
2. To foster a resilient and unyielding attitude in students, encouraging them to embrace challenges.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttp://www.fdbwa.edu.hk/3.html
learning_and_teaching_strategiesDevelop students' generic skills through providing various experiences and opportunities for them, like life-wide learning activities, cross-subject curriculum, STEAM, e-learning and school-based AI curriculum. Through implementation of co-operative learning in small classes, students' high order thinking skill and self directed learning skills are improved.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum1. Strengthen value education, including life education, national education, and national security education.
2. Make good use of learning hours to create space for the balanced development of students' physical and mental health.
3. Enrich learning experiences: Implement project-based learning to develop students' generic skills.
4. Enhance support for students' diverse needs through diversified teaching strategies.
5. Reinforce STEAM education and school-based AI curriculum, nurturing students' media and information literacy.
6. Strengthen cross-curricular learning and reading across the curriculum for developing lifelong learning capabilities and promoting learning and teaching effectiveness.
7. Improve assessment literacy to promote the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
dev_of_generic_skillsProvide diversified learning activities to inspire students' potential and enhance their generic skills.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursOur school has daily assembly and weekly assembly, civil and moral education, life education and other value education activities which aim to develop students' positive attitude and values. Besides, we encourage students to develop a sense of responsibility, gratefulness and appreciation of others through the service programmes and activities. These activities help students acquire the fundamental skills of self-confidence, self-esteem and self-discipline, and also enhance students' good conduct, mutual respect and caring for others.
student_support_urlhttp://www.fdbwa.edu.hk/2_1.html
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityChinese and English Learning Group, homework sessions, pre-school remedial classes, and extracurricular activities etc. are provided to support learning. School social workers, school-based speech therapist and school-based education psychologist provide professional support for students' personal growth. Big Brothers and Sisters Programme and Peer Tutors Programme are also held to support students in need.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationOur school establishes Integrated Education for the students who are in need with the help of the 3 Tier Support Mode. Student Support Team holds meetings regularly, identify early for the students with special educational needs. Tailor made homework and assessment are set for the students to check the progress and the effectiveness of students. Our school also has different training courses for different students in needs with the help of Individual Education Plan (IEP) to strengthen their different abilities. Our school is keen to collect the views, discuss with our parents and find the best way for our students.
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; 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 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_adaptationGraded tasks are adopted in classes to motivate students of different abilities to learn. Different extra-curricular activities and courses are provided to develop students' multi-intelligence.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttp://www.fdbwa.edu.hk/5_6.html
home-school_co-operationOur school highly values home-school collaboration and regards parents as essential partners. We have an open campus policy that allows parents and students to participate together in morning assemblies and weekly assemblies. To strengthen parental engagement and address community needs, we regularly organize parent workshops and parent-child activities, designed to enhance parents' capabilities and support both familial and student development.
To further foster effective communication, we have principal-parent tea gatherings, providing a platform for parents to stay informed about school updates and voice their opinions.
Our Parent-Teachers Association has won many prizes on outstanding school-parent cooperation.
school_ethos1. An honest and simple ethos has been deeply established among the students. Both discipline and guidance are emphasized. We Care Award Scheme and Good Student Award are carried out to reinforce students' positive behaviours.
2. Different kinds of subsidies are provided to students in need. Scholarships are offered to students with good academic result and conduct. Our school has won Love School Award by Hong Kong Christian Service for 18 successive years.
3. The school also has an alumni association to promote connections between alumni and the alma mater.
4. The school's alumni, such as Chief Executive John Lee and Dr. Tsui Yip-Shing, can serve as role models for students.
future_dev_urlhttp://www.fdbwa.edu.hk/2_1.html
school_dev_plan1. Enhance gifted education to develop students' potential;
2. Implement school-based AI curriculum for primary one to six students;
3. Implement STEAM, e-learning and coding to develop students' scientific inquiry; information technology and problem solving skills.
4. Implement positive education, develop students' positive attitude.
teacher_pro_training_and_devThrough co-planning meeting, peer observation and parents' observation sessions, professional training day etc, these activities help promote good teaching practice. Joining both the School-based Support Services and Support Programme help to enhance learning and teaching in a small class environment.
school_character_others1. Our school won a total of 781 awards in external competitions during the 2023-2024 academic year.
2. Our school has been awarded the Caring School Award for 19 consecutive years and received the Sustained Caring Commitment Award in 2024. We also received the Hi-Five Student Engagement Award in 2023.
3. We implemented the Choral Speaking Program, led by Principal Chung, to cultivate students' recitation skills and confidence, winning a total of 14 awards, including first, second, and third places, at the 76th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival.
4. We launched the Wish Program, drawing inspiration from alumnus Chief Executive John Lee as a role model, motivating students to pursue their dreams with courage.

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