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school_nameC.U.H.K. F.A.A. Thomas Cheung School
districtSha Tin
school_addressKa Tin Court, Hin Keng Estate, Shatin, N.T.
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel26931898
school_fax26936538
school_emailinfo@tcps.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.tcps.edu.hk
school_mottoTo broaden one's intellectual horizons and to keep within the bounds
of propriety
school_missionWe intend to provide a child-centred and pleasurable learning environment for our students. Our mission is to inspire our students' potentials, and encourage them to strive for the best.
sponsoring_bodyEducation Foundation Alumni Association of CUHK
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1987
religionNot Applicable
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poa_school_net88
imcEstablished
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members31%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcYau Ying Sum
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMr.
name_of_school_headChan Sze Wing
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size7000
nanny_vanYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$30"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$400 for sanitary equipment and Parents App annual fee."
fac_no_of_classroom25
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground2
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsMusic Room, Visual Art Room, English Room, Computer Room, Conference Room, Remedial Room, Multi-purpose Activity Room, Creative Science Laboratory, School Campus TV,INNO-STEAM multi-purpose activity Room.
fac_othersAll classrooms are well equipped with interactive whiteboard and visualizer. There are also covered basketball court, orchard and vegetable garden.
fac_support_for_specialeduAccessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts44
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers51
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training96
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above53
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training53
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_46
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_922
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above72
previous_year_no_of_class_p12
previous_year_no_of_class_p24
previous_year_no_of_class_p34
previous_year_no_of_class_p44
previous_year_no_of_class_p55
previous_year_no_of_class_p64
previous_year_no_of_class_total23
current_year_no_of_class_p12
current_year_no_of_class_p22
current_year_no_of_class_p34
current_year_no_of_class_p44
current_year_no_of_class_p54
current_year_no_of_class_p65
current_year_no_of_class_total21
cs_mode_of_teachingSplit class teaching and co-teaching to cater for learners' differences from P.2 to P.6.
cs_remarksSmall class teaching
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 assessments including problem solving, practical activities and applications in Social Studies and Mathematics.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementStreaming based on English and Chinese results starts in Key Stage 2. Top 30 best students in English will be placed in Class A. Then the top 30 best students in Chinese will be placed in Class D.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day9
duration_of_each_period35
school_starts_at7:50
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:20
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:30
lunch_end_time1:30
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_life"Well-being Tuesday". Only one piece of homework will be given in each of the three subjects – Chinese, English, and Mathematics, allowing students to relax in the middle of the week.
"Healthy Living Friday". All teachers and students will do the fitness exercise named "Ba Duan Jin" in the morning. Students are also encouraged to prepare fruits for lunch on this day, adopting sustainable living.
school_life_remarks1. (Friday) With the early release of school at 2:20pm, students can take a rest or participate in extra-curricular activities while teachers can engage in more professional development events, enhancing the quality of education.
2. (Wednesday & Friday) Diverse learning period is established to allow students to explore and develop their own interest via other learning experiences, fostering whole-person development.
life_wide_learningDiversified extra-curricular activities such as drum corps, Western dance, K-pop dance, rope skipping, sand painting, harp, taekwondo, choir, musical, elite athlete training, cub scout, girl guides, flag guards, e-orchestra and percussion band, etc are provided for unleashing students’ full potential. On top of that, the school will annually organize various events including Sports Day, Talent Show, English Day, Chinese Cultural Day and Study Tour, etc.
school_management_urlhttp://www.tcps.edu.hk
school_organisationThe School Management and Leadership Team is responsible for managing the school affairs and improvement; different administrative teams are led by executive heads and teachers to promote school development.
imc_smc_mcAn Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) has been set up, consisting of Supervisor, Sponsoring Body Manager, Independent Manager, Principal, Parent Manager, Alumni Manager, Teacher Manager. The IMC is responsible for the management, operation and development of the school.
school_green_policyGreen education is actively implemented to arouse students’ awareness towards environmental protection.
Energy-saving lighting, water-saving devices and motion sensor lights are installed.
school_major_concerns1. Developing Innovation and Technology Education, nurturing internationally competitive talents.
2. Establishing Well-Being Education System, promoting whole-person development.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttp://www.tcps.edu.hk/CustomPage/openInIFrame.aspx?ct=customPage&webPageId=12&nnnid=25
learning_and_teaching_strategiesSmall class teaching has been implemented with the use of different teaching and learning strategies in order to promote self-learning.
Students are encouraged to participate in different competitions so as to develop generic skills via diversified learning experiences. Reading lessons, Civic and Moral Education and Project Learning Week etc. are arranged regularly. Cross-subject life-wide learning activities are organized: English Day, Putonghua Day, Talent Show, Chinese Cultural Day and outings.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum1. Aiming to develop lifelong learning ability, we systematically train the reading skills of our students through the implementation of Morning Reading Scheme and Reading Award Scheme. To cope with the schemes, online reading platforms in both Chinese and English are also provided.
2. In order to cultivate students' media and information literacy, e-learning courseware and platforms are utilized in class to enhance the effectiveness of learning as well as teaching.
3. A "Project Learning Week" is arranged for students to develop various generic skills.
4. Promoting interdisciplinary courses of STREAM and A.I., cultivating the scientific exploration and innovation skills of students.
5. School-based moral and life education curriculum is implemented to reinforce students’ values education.
6. Provide P.1 students with a programme of arts, music and physical activities to develop their potentials.
dev_of_generic_skillsFocus on communication, problem-solving, collaboration, self-management, critical thinking and creativity development.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursCoping with the development of school-based life education, "I-Shine" Award Scheme is implemented to build up students’ self-management ability and to help them achieve the 12 qualities of a TCS student, including responsibility, propriety, filial piety, empathy, integrity, perseverance, diligence, abidance by the law, commitment, benevolence, respect for others, intelligence and unity.
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityBased on Epstein's TARGET domains, we have developed various strategies to enhance students' learning motive. Through early identification and intervention, we provide a multi-structured approach to support students with a variety of learning needs.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationOur school adopts a whole-school approach to provide support to students with different learning needs. We offer school-based speech therapy service and Understanding the Adolescent Project (UAP) to cater for students' diversity, so as to strengthen their self-confidence and learning abilities. We also provide special arrangements in homework, dictation and examination for students with special education needs.
support_for_non_chinese_studentsOur school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of 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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation1. English Reading Workshop for Key Stage 2 is taught by NET.
2. School-based gifted programmes.
3. Reading strategies scheme.
4. School-based STREAM Education plans and innovation courses.
5. "A+ Programme" is implemented in P.1. Integrating English learning elements into arts education key learning curriculum, students are able to learn in a multi-disciplinary way with the collaboration of NETs.
home-school_co-operationThe school values home-school co-operation. The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), acting as a bridge between the parents and the school, has been established to reinforce mutual communication. There are two Parent Managers in the IMC, increasing the participation of parents in school development. Latest news of the school will be published regularly through e-Class Parent App and other social media.
school_ethosThe school values the campus caring culture. We have been consecutively awarded the "Caring School" for fourteen years. Adopting the philosophy of "Discipline and Guidance as One Service", various schemes such as "School-based Self-improving Scheme" and "Shatin Pupils Ambassador Scheme" are implemented to enable students' self-perfection in terms of behaviour and character.
school_dev_plan2025-2028 Development Plan:
1. Fostering the spirit of scientific inquiry and innovative thinking of students.
2. Nurturing students' language proficiency and generic skills.
3. Promoting healthy lifestyles among students.
4. Cultivating positive values in students by grounding them in Chinese culture.
teacher_pro_training_and_devEncourage and organize professional development activities for teachers and co-organize the joint school teacher exchange program with other schools.
school_character_others1. Prizes to encourage students to improve themselves in various aspects.
2. School-based Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme is implemented. By employing multiple NETs, students' English learning environment is enhanced.
3. School-based phonics and reading programme, after-school storytelling and English speaking courses are provided to students in Key Stage 1.
4. Keys 2 Literacy Programme is implemented for P.4 to P.6 students.
5. English Drama Elite Class to provide language training for those students with potential.

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