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P.L.K. Dr. Jimmy Wong Chi-Ho (Tin Sum Valley) Primary School

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school_name	P.L.K. Dr. Jimmy Wong Chi-Ho (Tin Sum Valley) Primary School
district	Sha Tin
school_address	Estate Primary School, Lung Hang Estate, Shatin Area 2A, New Territories
school_type_1	Aided
school_type_2	Whole Day
medium_of_instruction	Chinese & English
school_tel	26062363
school_fax	26927711
school_email	school@plkwch.edu.hk
school_website	http://www.plkwch.edu.hk
school_motto	Love, Respect, Diligence, Sincerity
school_mission	Our school inherits the strong tradition of the educational vision of Po Leung Kuk, which offers academic excellence and all-rounded education to our children. We aim at cultivate our children the "7-learning goals" and foster students' whole-person development.
sponsoring_body	Po Leung Kuk
student_gender	Co-ed
commencement_of_operation_year	2005
religion	Not Applicable

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poa_school_net	88
imc	Established
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	LEUNG WINSON KWAN YAU
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Mr.
name_of_school_head	Pat Kam Lung
title_of_school_head	Mr.
school_size	4700
school_bus	Yes
parent_teacher_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
asc_pta_fee	"$40"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items	"$300"
fac_no_of_classroom	25
fac_no_of_school_hall	1
fac_no_of_playground	2
fac_no_of_library	1
fac_special_rooms	Canteen, STEM Room, Chi-Ho Expo, Innovative Space, Play Therapy Room, English Lounge, TV Campus, Language Room, Computer Room, Activity Room, Music Room, Visual Arts Room.
fac_others	We also have Conference Room, Garden, Fish pond, Garden in 4/F, Art Gallery.
fac_support_for_specialedu	Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and Accessible public information / service counter.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	47
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers	52
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	15
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	38
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	24
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	24
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	52
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	5
previous_year_no_of_class_total	25
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 size with 25 pupils in P.1-P.6
no_of_test_per_year_P1	0
no_of_exam_per_year_P1	2
replace_test_exam_P1	Yes
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P6	0
no_of_exam_P2-P6	3
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	Summative assessments (examination) are held at the end of each term. Besides, by means of a wide variety of formative assessments like hands-on projects, oral presentations or written reports, self or peer assessments, we understand more thoroughly students’ progress. We emphasize assessment for learning.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays	Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon	Yes
streaming_arrangement	P.1-P.3 students are evenly arranged to different classes without streaming. For P.4-P.6, there is an elite class in each form. Students will be arranged to the elite class according to their academic results. The rest will be arranged evenly to other classes.
no_of_school_days_per_week	5
no_of_periods_per_day	9
duration_of_each_period	35
school_starts_at	8:00
school_starts_at_AMPM	AM
school_ends_at	3:20
school_ends_at_AMPM	PM
lunch_start_time	12:30
lunch_end_time	1:25
lunch_arrangement	Implement on-site meal portioning Project. Rice and vegetable will be cooked on site to keep fresh.
healthy_school_life	We select School Lunch Suppliers according to the procedures and regulations of the Department of Health. We provide healthy lunch. Regular talks and activities are held to promote healthy eating in schools.
school_life_remarks	We had implemented On-site Meal Portioning Projects for more than 5 years. It is an environmental policy. It is meaningful to our students and help to save the Earth.
life_wide_learning	We focus on whole-person education. School based cross disciplinary subjects learning are implemented. Learning camp, overseas study tour are arranged. The Life Planning Program helps students think about their future. Moreover, we provide more than 40 extracurricular activities in different scopes. We have achieved excellent territory-wide and inter-school result (Golden prize) in academic, ball games, athletic, dancing and music aspects. Through these, we build up an all round student in academic and value learning.
school_management_url	http://www.plkwch.edu.hk
school_organisation	Our school-based management is guided by the Performance Indicators for Hong Kong Schools (EDB). We structure our administration according to the four domains outlined in these indicators. Additionally, our school priorities are reflected in our setting and development plans. The self-assessment team is dedicated to enhancing the quality of education.
imc_smc_mc	The IMC was set up in 2006, including members from the Po Leung Kuk and Tin Sum Valley 6 villages, school principal, teacher representatives, parent representatives and outside school independent professionals.
school_green_policy	We participate in environmental programs organized by various organizations such as the Environmental Department, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKU, and HKUST. We have achieved good results in these programs and were awarded a merit in the 2021 "Hong Kong Environmental Excellence Award" (Primary section). Additionally, we engage in a wide range of tree planting activities. We have implemented a Central On-site Portioning policy for lunch and organize "zero food waste" activities and energy-saving seminars for students. Various settings and facilities, such as water-saving devices and LED lighting, have been installed to promote environmental protection messages.
school_major_concerns_url	http://www.plkwch.edu.hk
school_major_concerns	1. To enhance the efficiency of teaching and learning. 2. To promote positive thinking in the campus. 3. To learn more about the community and global issues.
learning_and_teaching_plan_url	http://www.plkwch.edu.hk/
learning_and_teaching_strategies	Our school promotes adaptive learning to cater to students' diverse learning needs. We use picture books and novels to strengthen students' reading abilities and combine them with various activities to establish a comprehensive language learning environment. All subjects incorporate presentation training to enhance students' respective skills. STEAM education has been integrated into both the formal and informal curriculum. A new General Studies (GS) curriculum will be launched in the coming year. Developing students' self-directed learning abilities, generic skills, proper values and attitudes, and knowledge of Key Learning Areas (Seven Learning Goals) are our main concerns.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum	Strengthening values education (including positive education, life education, national education and national security education)* making good use of learning time and creating space to promote a balanced physical and mental development; enriching life-wide learning experiences and promoting whole-person development; better catering for learner diversity; reinforcing, STEAM education, and nurturing students’ media and information literacy; strengthening cross-curricular learning and reading across the curriculum for developing lifelong learning capabilities.
dev_of_generic_skills	Through different class activities, life-wide activities, project learning and library lessons, we cultivate students' nine generic skills in all dimensions which includes basic skills, thinking skills and personal and social skills.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours	To nurture students' positive value system, we have arranged moral lesson, school-based positive value education program, assembles, seminars, national education and M+ project. Our philosophy of cultivating students is 'encourage more and blame less'. This can create a harmony and loving atmosphere in school.
student_support_url	http://www.plkwch.edu.hk
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	We provide comprehensive support for individual differences and tailor our approach to meet the specific needs of each student. This includes arranging assistant teachers to collaborate with classroom teachers, as well as setting up study groups and support plans outside of class. We use cooperative and electronic learning methods to enhance interaction between teachers and students, as well as among students themselves. Collaborative teaching is applied in all classes to maximize learning efficiency.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	We have implemented the Whole school approach in integrated education. We set up the Student Support Team to coordinate the three-tier support mode. The team provides early identification and appropriate support for students according to their special educational needs. Different services are provided (including Reading and Writing Skills Training Group, Social Skills Training Group, Attention and Focus Training group, school-based speech therapy services, etc.) We place great emphasis on Home-School Cooperation.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation	School-based tailoring system. We provide basic, middle and high level curriculum for different students. Tailoring are arranged in learning and assessment. All the tailoring will be evaluated regularly. During exam, adjustments are provided to students in need according to EDB adaptation mechanism.
home-school_co-operation_url	http://www.plkwch.edu.hk/parent/index.htm
home-school_co-operation	1. Parent-Teacher Association holds regular meetings to facilitate home-school communication and build effective partnership. 2. The members of the PTA cooperate with the school to organize various activities, such as Primary One Adaptation Days, Teachers' Day, graduation ceremony, Parent-Child Picnic Day, Chinese Cultural Day, Christmas party for parents, the annual meeting of the PTA etc., to develop parents’ potential and strengthen parent-child relationship. 3. The PTA is committed to promoting parent education and equipping parents to support their children's growth.
school_ethos	The school ethos is modest and reflects the school's values. Through moral education morning and weekly assembly, and speeches under the national flag, we aim to foster the good values and national identity of students and inoculate their civic responsibility of laws and regulations. We also aim to create a positive campus atmosphere for students and cultivate a culture of mutual respect and appreciation among students, building a positive and supportive community.
future_dev_url	http://www.plkwch.edu.hk
school_dev_plan	1. Catering for the newly announced curriculum and design our school based one. 2. Our school promotes adaptive learning, focusing on the learning diversity of student. 3. Strengthening values education (including positive education, life education, national education and national security education) 4. Strengthen the learning effect under the valued experience accumulated in BYOD in the past years. 5. Strengthen students' reading abilities, allowing students to learn through reading. 6. Actively promote e-learning and STEAM education. 7. Cultivate students' self-directed learning, problem-solving abilities, and creative thinking.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	1. Throughout the school based staff development, the continuing professional development held by different organizations and the collaboration with different institutions to enhance the quality of professional and teaching skills of the teachers. 2. Formulate long-term professional development programs, so that teachers can have a systematic development of specialist training and cater for learning diversity.
school_character_others	1. There are more than 5 scholarships in our school. 2. PLK puts a lot of resources to improve the school standard. 3. We have arranged bridging course from Kindergarten to Primary One. We also have policy to help P.6 students transit to Secondary One. 4. Extra-curricular activities is particularly prominent in P.E, dance, music and English Drama. 5. Variety Show is held every year to provide a performance platform for students to show what they have learnt in ECA aspect.