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Carmel Alison Lam Primary School

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school_nameCarmel Alison Lam Primary School
districtSha Tin
school_addressHin Keng Estate, Shatin, N.T.
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
school_tel26996945
school_fax26019441
school_emailinfo@calps.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.calps.edu.hk
school_mottoSelf-discipline through the understanding of the Word
Service to Mankind through faithfulness to the Lord
school_missionWe aim to provide holistic education, including moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetics and spiritual, to the students in accordance to the Bible. With holistic, quality education, we enhance students' learning abilities and maximize their potential. Our students will get to know God through the Bible's teaching, and growing up surrounded by faith, hope and love, they will be self-disciplined people who care about their nation and community, bringing glory to God and honor to those around them.
sponsoring_bodyEvangelical School Development Incorporation Ltd
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1986
religionProtestantism / Christianity
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poa_school_net88
imcEstablished
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members80%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcYung Yuk Yee
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMs.
name_of_school_headYick Wai Yu
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size6200
school_busYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$20"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"School-based Management Fee $225 per term, used for hiring NET, student insurance, maintaining school hygiene."
asc_othersFee for Replacing Student ID Card: $17
fac_no_of_classroom24
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground1
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsMusic Room, Multi-Media Computer Room, Art Room, Library, STEAM Room, English room, Student Guidance room, Parent Resources Room, Conference Room etc.
fac_othersEach classroom equipped with computer, audio-visual equipment and Smartboard.
Book Crossing Corner and water machines are present around school.
fac_support_for_specialeduRamp and Accessible lift.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts46
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers49
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above31
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training60
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_412
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_918
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above70
previous_year_no_of_class_p14
previous_year_no_of_class_p24
previous_year_no_of_class_p34
previous_year_no_of_class_p44
previous_year_no_of_class_p54
previous_year_no_of_class_p64
previous_year_no_of_class_total24
current_year_no_of_class_p14
current_year_no_of_class_p24
current_year_no_of_class_p34
current_year_no_of_class_p44
current_year_no_of_class_p54
current_year_no_of_class_p64
current_year_no_of_class_total24
cs_mode_of_teaching1. Teachers adopt diversified teaching strategies alongside cooperative teaching, displaying students' work.
2. Through training in higher-order thinking, problem-solving skills, we enhance students' creativity, logic, problem-solving abilities.
3. We elevate students' spirit of self-directed learning through IT elements.
4. Holistic development of every student by addressing learners' diversity.
cs_remarksIn order to increase the competitive power of our students, the medium of instruction for P.1 - P.3 in teaching Chinese is Cantonese and Putonghua. When they move on to P.4 - P.6, the medium of instruction in teaching Chinese becomes Cantonese.
no_of_test_per_year_P10
no_of_exam_per_year_P13
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_assessmentBesides formative and summative assessments, other learning assessment methods, such as student self-assessment and peer assessment, parent evaluations, online assessments, project studies, practical assessments, and physical fitness tests. Through diversified learning assessments, teachers can better understand the various dimensions of students' development, thus promoting learning.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementIn P.1-P.4, students will be evenly divided into four classes. In P.5-P.6, there will be one more able class and the other three classes will be divided evenly.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day11
duration_of_each_period30
school_starts_at8:00
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:10
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:45
lunch_end_time1:45
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier, arranged by parents and Self prepared lunch.
healthy_school_life1. All students have joined the School Physical Fitness Award Scheme, Sport-Act Scheme.
2. Promote Alison Star Reward Scheme in the effort to uncover students' personality strengths.
3. Whole school participation in Life Edu. activity prog.
4. Regular sanitization procedures and pest control measures.
5. Join the Mental Health @School teacher's network in promoting students' mental wellbeing.
school_life_remarks1. During the homework tutoring, the teacher supports students in getting their work done.
2. A diverse selection of interest groups, thematic learning programmes to provide students a holistic learning experience.
3. Designated sports areas during recess to encourage students to do sports.
4. Fitness programmes for overweight students.
life_wide_learningWe offer over 30 activities to students, ranging from language training to sports activities which include: English drama, Maths Olympiad, choir, woodwind instruments, folk dance, football, basketball, handball, rope skipping, taekwondo, ocarina, western instruments, painting, Boys' Brigade, Girl Guide, CYC, fellowship, campus reporter and master of ceremony, etc.
school_management_urlhttp://www.calps.edu.hk/
school_organisation1. The School Management Team holds regular meetings in making decisions over school policies, while the Principal and all staff members participate in planning, facilitating and evaluating school development work. Other shareholders are to supervise the progress of the plans.
2. The school also has Executive Groups, Function Groups and Subject Groups led by a PSM-grade teacher. All teachers are involved in promoting school policies.
imc_smc_mcThe IMC was established in 2008. The total number of school managers is fifteen, comprising of the principal, parents, teachers, alumni, representative of the sponsoring body and independent representatives.
school_green_policy1. Regularly hold environmental protection events to raise students' awareness of protecting the environment and saving resources, such as regularly holding lights out activities, zero food waste reward schemes, watching dramas with relevant topics, school outings, etc.
2. The school has the tri-colour recycling bins and each classroom has relevant recycling facilities to facilitate reduce, reuse, recycle. We have also actively promoted the paper-less office amongst the staff to lessen paper waste.
school_major_concerns_urlhttp://www.calps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=84
school_major_concerns1. Major Concern 1: Unleash academic potential, establish quality learning.
2. Major Concern 2: Nurture students' character charms for a holistic living.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttp://www.calps.edu.hk/
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. Teachers use a student-centered approach with diverse strategies like cooperative learning, STEAM education, and drama to foster collaboration and participation, enhancing students' collective abilities.
2. Teachers use a student-centered approach and differentiated instruction to cater for diverse learning needs, enabling all students to participate in class and enhancing their chances of success.
3. Promotion of IT learning through BYOD. Teachers utilize various eLearning platforms to raise the effectiveness of teaching and learning, and fosters self-directed learning.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum1. Diverse learning experiences beyond the curriculum to maximize learning time and create space.
2. Enhancing Catering to Students' Diversity through differentiation, allowing them to develop their personal holistic strengths.
3. Including elements of STEAM into each subject. To nurture students’ media and information literacy, we instill upon them effective and ethical methods of utilizing information.
4. Through cross-curricular reading and collaboration, assist students in building learning scaffolds, encouraging them to continue learning.
5. Through assessments of learning, assessments for learning, and assessments as learning, enhance assessment literacy and promote the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
6. Develop positive values and promote the whole-person development of students through the Life Growth Courses.
7. Emphasize national education by holding flag-raising ceremonies and speeches every week, enhance students' recognition of their national identity.
dev_of_generic_skillsWe provide chances for students to practice different duties out of the classroom so as to develop their generic skills. Establish students' generic skills including but not limited to: teamwork, communications, creativity, critical thinking, IT processing, and researching skills.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursThe cross-disciplinary thematic learning of values, the organization of the "6+1" curriculum, the six-level thematic activities and the school-wide Chinese Culture Month, enable students to learn in real-life situations and practice "learning by doing". The course applies the "4F explanation skills" reflection method to help students organize their learning experiences, so that the activities can become the basis for future application and practice, so as to achieve knowledge, emotion, will and action.
student_support_urlhttp://www.calps.edu.hk/
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity1. Through optimizing classroom teaching, we cater to students' diverse learning and adapting needs. Our gifted education includes Maths Olympiad classes, Cambridge English classes, Robotics classes, writing class, English Ambassadors, Carmel Ambassadors, Campus Reporters, Worship team, Rummikub classes and various performance classes, allowing our students to discover and nurture their talents.
2. Adopting a 3-tier support model to provide appropriate support for students according to their special educational needs (such as assistant teacher support, intensive remedial classes, etc.)
whole_school_approach_integrated_education1. There are school-based educational psychologist and school-based speech therapist to provide services to individual students and parents to improve students' self-confidence and learning ability. 2. The student support team coordinates student support services, such as providing homework and examination accommodations, setting up emotional groups, social groups, etc., to support students' different learning needs.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation1. Through collaborative planning, peer observations, and curriculum adjustments, create suitable teaching content that meets diverse student needs. 2. Make necessary examination accommodations for students with special educational needs. 3. Tiered curriculum design to address the diversity of student learning. 4. Provide after-school induction programmes such as English Class and Cantonese Class for newly arrived students to adapt to a new learning environment.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttp://www.calps.edu.hk/
home-school_co-operation1. The school has designed a series of parent education programmes to help parents work together with the school to effectively educate students under the same teaching philosophy.
2. Our PTA and parent volunteers have assisted in creating a loving and caring school environment by taking up crucial roles around the campus, such as taking care of P.1-P.2 students during lunch, hosting story-telling sessions throughout the year and more.
school_ethos1. Our students treat others politely and sincerely with a heart of gold. Our School Management Team, staff members hold fast onto the belief of "Student-Centered with a Core of Christian Truth". 2. We facilitate students' values education and moral growth through weekly assemblies, class shepherding, personal growth lessons, student fellowship and more. The bond between students and teachers are also strengthened in the meantime offering more time for them to get to know one another. 3. Boasting harmonious teacher-student relationships and tight-knit collaborations between parents and the school, we have received the Caring School Award for many years.
future_dev_urlhttp://www.calps.edu.hk/
school_dev_plan1. Through catering the diversity of learning needs, enhance students' learning abilities and competencies, and apply what they have learned. 2. By implementing science curriculum, strengthen the school-based STEAM education to enhance students' common competencies and the spirit of self-directed learning. 3. Establish school-based gifted education, develop a talent database, and improve opportunities for students to showcase their talents and achieve excellence. 4. Promote school-wide values ​​education activities. It organically combines different learning areas and strategically plans. 5. Interdisciplinary group activities, through rich learning experience. 6. strengthen character education, cultivate students' correct values ​​and attitudes enable students to become virtuous people.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev1. Enhance teaching effectiveness through collaborative lesson planning and peer observation.
2. Teachers are required to further their professional development to stay ahead of the times. Each year, the school also arranges a variety of workshops and training to facilitate teachers' professional development and optimize teaching.
3. All teachers take part in school administrative work, actively fulfilling their roles in strategizing, executing and supervising duties.
school_character_others1. We award students that excel academically and those with the most significant improvement with the "Carmel Scholarship" and the "PTA Scholarship". Our students have also performed well in inter-school and territory-wide competitions regarding mathematics, handball, dance, uniformed groups, and more.
2. Our school places heavy focus on students' ethical and spiritual growth, hosting activities across student fellowship, teachers' fellowship, gospel days, gospel camp, etc. We hope students can receive God and Jesus as their savior.

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