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Christian Alliance Toi Shan H. C. Chan Primary School

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school_nameChristian Alliance Toi Shan H. C. Chan Primary School
districtSha Tin
school_addressChung On Estate, Ma On Shan, Shatin, N.T.
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel26339277
school_fax26339080
school_emailmail@catshcc.edu.hk
school_websitehttps://www.catshcc.edu.hk
school_mottoThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10
school_missionThe School is committed to providing a quality, all-round liberal education based on Christian principles and values. We believe that 'Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.' (Proverbs 22:6) We love children and truly believe their experiences at our school should be full of God's Word, His love and lots of fun. It is our purpose to equip our children to build a strong foundation with our Lord Jesus Christ!
sponsoring_bodyKowloon Tong Church of The Chinese Christian And Missionary Alliance
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1984
religionProtestantism / Christianity
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poa_school_net89
imcEstablished
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members67%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcWong So Chun
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMs.
name_of_school_headYuen Wai Sze
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size4000
school_busYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$30"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$450 (Teaching facilities, support of teaching and learning activities, maintenance of special rooms and facilities.)"
asc_others$20 (Replacement of student card)
fac_no_of_classroom30
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground3
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsImmersive Learning XR Zone, 2 STEAM Rooms, 1 Computer Room, Student Activity Room, English Reading Room, Music Room, Art Room, Library, Reading Zone, Learning Corner, Parent Resource Centre.
fac_othersEach classroom has air-conditioning and is equipped with a computer, audio-visual equipment and an interactive touch panel.
fac_support_for_specialeduRamp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, Accessible public information / service counter and Visual fire alarm system.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts56
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers63
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor97
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above26
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training66
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_422
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_931
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above47
previous_year_no_of_class_p15
previous_year_no_of_class_p25
previous_year_no_of_class_p35
previous_year_no_of_class_p45
previous_year_no_of_class_p55
previous_year_no_of_class_p65
previous_year_no_of_class_total30
current_year_no_of_class_p15
current_year_no_of_class_p25
current_year_no_of_class_p35
current_year_no_of_class_p45
current_year_no_of_class_p55
current_year_no_of_class_p65
current_year_no_of_class_total30
cs_mode_of_teachingSmall class teaching with collaborative learning strategies are adopted for all classes. Starting from P.3, students are streamed according to their academic performance. Life-wide joint-class learning activities and multiple intelligence activities are organized to nurture students' intellectual and physical development.
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_assessmentSelf and peer assessment,observation,presentation and performance are implemented. Formative assessment is emphasized to promote students' learning effectiveness and summative assessment is adopted to reflect students' performance.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementP.1 and P.2 are not streamed.P.3-6 are streamed based on learning ability and are adjusted annually.One of the classes in each level (P.3-P.6) using Putonghua as the medium of instruction for teaching Chinese will be adjusted according to students' needs every year.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day7
duration_of_each_period35
school_starts_at8:10
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:30
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:35
lunch_end_time1:25
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and Parents can also send the lunch boxes to the students.
healthy_school_life1.Encourage balanced nutrition with more vegetables and less meat to develop healthy eating habits. The lunch committee selects and monitors the food quality regularly.2.Provide two active break times each day.3.Implement "Sweating Tuesday" for students to do exercise.4.Organize morning exercise sessions every Thursday and Friday.5.Set a no-homework day each month to encourage parent-child games.
school_life_remarksSchool ends at 2:15 p.m. on Fridays.
life_wide_learningSolo and Choral Speaking (including Cantonese, English and PTH speech), Musical, Chinese Dance, Ballet, Skipping, Basketball, Badminton, Football, Handball, Track and Field Events, Taekwondo, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Brownie, Cub Scout, Gardening, Community Youth Club, Visual Arts, Music training includes Choir, Rhythm Band, Chinese drums, Violin, Steam team, Coding team, Japanese & Korean Classes, study tours and self-care camp.
school_management_urlhttp://www.catshcc.edu.hk/new/
school_organisationOur school is led by the IMC. The administrative groups, subject panels and different functional groups work under the Principal's leadership.
imc_smc_mcIncorporated Management Committee established on 30th August, 2008.
school_green_policy1. 'One Person, One Flower Scheme' aims to promote a green culture and learn to care for plants. 2. Promote environmental protection by recycling old school uniforms and second-hand textbooks. 3. Establish a green pastoral place, let students participate in organic farming. 4. Electronic notices and no paper meetings. 5. solar photovoltaic system.
school_major_concerns_urlhttps://www.catshcc.edu.hk/Document1/List/document/1/9
school_major_concerns1. Implement values education based on the Bible through multiple pathways and collaborative efforts.
2. Promote self-directed learning with whole-school participation and diverse strategies centered around the four learning approaches.
learning_and_teaching_strategiesSmall class sizes are used with differentiated assignments to address individual differences. Cross-curricular reading elements are integrated into lessons to enhance students' reading skills and train them to learn from texts. Cross-curricular learning is promoted by connecting different subjects through a common theme, making learning more relevant to real life. For P.4 to 6, a "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) programme is implemented, utilizing multimedia for interactive learning. Other levels also use electronic software and platforms for online assessments, providing immediate feedback and showcasing learning outcomes. A life-wide learning approach is adopted to broaden various learning experiences and develop students' generic skills. After-school activities offer diverse opportunities to nurture the diverse potentials of students.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum1. The school has 5-6 Native English teachers, maintaining a teacher-student ratio of no more than 1:6 to enhance students' English speaking skills and confidence. 2. In the first term of P.1, there will be no homework, assessments, or exams to reduce pressure on students and parents, thereby strengthening the transition from kindergarten to primary school. 3. Each level will include Forest Run curriculum to enhance experiential learning. 4. Weekly flag-raising ceremonies and assemblies will reinforce education on national identity and security. 5. Students will be taught reading strategies to promote extended reading, strengthening their language skills and self-learning abilities. 6. P.4 to P.6 will include STEAM courses, in conjunction with general knowledge and computer studies, to develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as to cultivate information literacy.
dev_of_generic_skillsThrough STEAM activities, outdoor learning, study tours, e-learning and cross-curricular learning, students develop communication, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and self-directed learning skills. By employing coloured thinking skills, students are encouraged to think from multiple perspectives, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Various classroom activities enhance students' information literacy, enabling them to apply and cultivate these generic skills.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursThrough moral and civic education, life education and personal growth lessons, life skills curriculum, Forest Run Curriculum, religious activities, various subject curricula and diverse learning experiences, students are nurtured in twelve priority values and attitudes. This helps them approach issues related to personal, family, societal, national, and global contexts with a framework for judgment, empowering them to practise and take responsibility.
student_support_urlhttps://www.catshcc.edu.hk/CP/pG/47/71/56
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity1. Character Education: Foster a culture of mutual appreciation and acceptance.
2. Affective Teaching: Cultivate students' optimistic attitudes and beliefs.
3. Gifted Programmes: Implement enrichment courses to enhance higher-order thinking and train sports and arts teams.
4. Support Measures: Homework tutoring sessions and training groups for students with special educational needs.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationWe adopt the Whole School Approach which addresses the diverse learning needs of students, fostering a caring and supportive campus life. The school provides School-based Educational Psychology Service, School-based Speech Therapy Service, and various after-school training groups. This is implemented under a 3-tier Support Model to ensure students receive appropriate care.
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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation1. School-Based Curriculum: Chinese "Lower Primary Tiered Teaching Support Programme," English RWI Phonics Programme, Mathematics visual problem-solving, General Studies Exploratory Programme, Six-Coloured Thinking Skills Programme, and STEAM Programme. 2. Gifted Students Training Groups. 3. Support Plans tailored to individual students' special educational needs. 4. School-Based "Life Growth" Curriculum.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttps://www.catshcc.edu.hk/CP/pG/45/55/52
home-school_co-operationEach year, we hold Parents' Day, Parent-child Sports Day, Parent-child school picnic and home visits. The Parent-Teacher Association's Parent-child reading groups and Parent Volunteer Team assist and support the school's life-wide learning activities. Various monitoring committees oversee the quality of services from suppliers for lunch, uniforms, school buses, and textbooks. The Parent-Teacher Association also co-organizes parent classes each year, teaching parents how to nurture their children academically, morally, and spiritually, while allowing them to share and support one another.
school_ethos1. Integrated approach to spirit, discipline and guidance, caring campus: To love God, oneself and others by cultivating good characters and positive values based on the truth and teaching in the bible. To promote inter-house activities to foster relationships among students of different levels. To help and love one another, to grow in the love of God and develop a harmonious and caring culture. 2. Learning without borders: Diversified and life-wide learning experiences are provided. Students are motivated to join various activities and social services. 3. To serve with love: To train leaders and set up role models; to integrate resources and give back to the community and the society.
school_dev_planMultiple Pathways and Collaboration to Implement Values Education Based on the Bible
1. Construct and design a school-based values education framework grounded in biblical principles.
2. Through various subjects, groups, cross-curricular and diverse learning activities, cultivate students' knowledge, emotion, thought and action to practise values education.
3. Collaborate with families to establish twelve priority values and attitudes for students.
4. Promote national education to help students understand national conditions.
Whole-School Participation and Diverse Strategies to Promote Self-directed Learning with Four Learning Approaches as the Core
1. Design lessons using the four learning approaches (self-directed, collaborative, co-learning, and guided learning).
2. Develop a cross-curricular reading (RAC) framework.
3. Plan to establish an "AI Self-directed Learning Space," equipped with robots, enabling students to interact with AI to enhance their Mandarin and English speaking skills.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev1. Establishing Learning Communities: Facilitate systematic and high-quality collective lesson planning, classroom observation, and evaluation through teacher collaboration, sharing, and observation to enhance professional exchange and improve teaching and learning effectiveness.
2. Meeting Social Needs and Keeping Up with the Times: Provide training for new teachers, subject knowledge and teaching skills development, and professional conduct training. Engage in exchanges and sharing with external organizations and partner schools to promote professional development and growth.
school_character_othersEach year, students in P.4 to P.6 participate in overseas study tours to Hangzhou, Taiwan and Korea to engage in overseas exchange and learning. P.3 life education camp aims at enhancing students' self-management, collaboration, and leadership skills. P.1 to P.6 life skills curriculum and Forest Run Programme help train students in problem-solving, independence, and caring for nature. Additionally, life education and personal growth lessons for P.1 to P.6 cover topics such as self-awareness, self-worth, respect and care for others, harmonious coexistence with nature, and valuing life. The virtual reality learning room is also available to enrich students' learning experiences and enhance teaching effectiveness.