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school_nameStewards Pooi Kei Primary School
districtSha Tin
school_addressStandard Primary School at Area 43, Lok Ha Square, Fo Tan, Shatin, N.T.
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
school_tel26025353
school_fax26973808
school_emailadmin@pooikei.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.pooikei.edu.hk
school_mottoFaith, Hope, Love, Honesty
Bible: Ephesians 5:15-17
school_missionIn accordance with the school motto: Faith, Hope, Love and Honesty, our mission is to provide a well designed curriculum and environment that enables students to enjoy rich, pleasant and meaningful school lives. Develop students' potential in various aspects with emphasis on the abilities of independent thinking and creativity. Equip students with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitude that lead them to become contributive members of the society.
sponsoring_bodyStewards
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1990
religionProtestantism / Christianity
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poa_school_net91
imcEstablished
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members54%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcPang Chau Sheung Rosa
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMs.
name_of_school_headYim Wai Yee
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size5700
nominated_sec_schoolStewards Pooi Kei College
school_busYes
nanny_vanYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$80"
asc_othersTwo additional, non-EDB-funded full-time NET teachers: around $1,200 annually (on voluntary basis)
fac_no_of_classroom24
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground3
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_rooms1 computer room, 1 STEAM Room, 1 Lego Room, 1 visual art room, 2 music rooms, 1 library, 1 versatility chamber, 1 supportive education room, 1 guidance room, 1 language room and 2 multi-purpose rooms.
fac_othersEco-garden (1 stream+2 ponds), renewable energy facilities (solar panels (3sets)), Butterfly Garden, mini weather station (1 set) and HPRS (1 set)
fac_support_for_specialeduRamp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts48
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers52
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training94
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above31
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training62
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_419
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_919
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above62
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_teachingThe school adopts average class placement, uses "cooperative learning" as the main teaching mode.
The school implements themed-based learning weeks and Chinese Culture Day every year to broaden students' learning experience. English, Science and Mathematics are taught in English.
cs_remarksIn order to cater for students' learning differences, there is one class in J.5 and J.6 respectively with academically better results, and the others are divided into average classes.
no_of_test_per_year_P11
no_of_exam_per_year_P11
replace_test_exam_P1Yes
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P61
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_assessmentParallel with self, peer and parent assessments, the school adopts formative assessments (paper and electronic), summative assessments, project-learning assessments and performance tasks so as to enhance the concepts of 'assessment for learning', 'assessment of learning' and 'assessment as learning'.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementP.4 to P.6 Maths Lessons: Students of each level are divided into 5 groups. 2 of the groups are designated to learn in small groups in accordance to the students' competence. Starting from Primary 5, students are streamed according to their academic performance.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day8
duration_of_each_period35
school_starts_at8:00
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:00
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:30
lunch_end_time1:50
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_lifeTo nourish students' habits of doing exercise. morning exercise and afternoon activities sessions are set and ECA are encouraged. To encourage students to eat healthily, healthy food is promoted. Health talks, vaccination campaigns and involvement in research programmes help establish a healthy living style.
school_life_remarksThere is a nap time (1:20 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.) where students may take a nap or take part in other non-learning/teaching activities.
life_wide_learningFrench Class; Cub Scouts, Brownies, Girls’ Brigade; Debate Team (Chin and Eng); Performance (Dancing, Puppetry, English Drama); Music (Violin, hand chime, Ensemble); PE (Badminton, Table tennis, Wushu, Fencing, Football, Track and field, Basketball, Swimming etc); STEAM (Computer Class, Butterfly Ambassadors, Lego Robotic); Overseas and Mainland Learning Exchange.
school_management_urlhttp://www.pooikei.edu.hk/CustomPage/4/2023/學校發展計劃(2022-2025).pdf
school_organisationUnder the leadership of the Incorporated Management Committee, the headmaster and senior teachers are responsible for leading the 12 administrative committees and their functional committees. The school has also established the Parent-Teacher Association and Alumni Association, which act as a bridge for communication between the school and the stakeholders of parents and alumni.
imc_smc_mcThe Incorporated Management Committee was established in 2008. The IMC is composed of members of the sponsoring body, independent individuals, parent representatives, alumni representative and teacher representatives.
school_green_policyAn Eco-Garden with a pond has been established on the strip of the government land adjoining the school premises. Solar panels are also installed on the roof. The food waste composters are also used to decompose food waste into organic fertilizer. All these green plans are integrated into the current science curriculum. Planting strategically on the school campus so as to be a habitat for butterflies, to nurture students to enjoy and cherish the beauty of the nature through observation of the butterflies' life cycle.
The Hydropower Recycle System is installed to collect neglected hydropower for electricity generation and to promote renewable energy.
school_major_concerns_urlhttps://www.pooikei.edu.hk/CustomPage/paragraphGroup.aspx?ct=customPage&webPageId=4&pageId=8&cpmId=1
school_major_concerns1. Promoting Learning through Assessment: a. Optimizing the design of daily teaching content and evaluation strategies to promote students' learning performance; b. Optimizing the design and review of internal assessments to enhance students' learning performance.
2. Establish a Positive Campus Culture: a. Create a positive campus atmosphere; b. Through curriculum and activities, cultivate positive thinking in students.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttp://www.pooikei.edu.hk/mainpage/subitems/learn_teach/learn_teach.html
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. Teach students different learning strategies and thinking tools progressively; tiered assignments are designed to enhance analysing, evaluating and creating skills.
2. With the application of electronic apps and platforms, teachers design diverse learning activities and tasks to elicit students' interests in learning.
3. Organise whole school subject-based activities and outdoor learning activities to enrich students' learning experiences.
4. In line with national development, incorporate elements of national education, along with practical activities, into various subjects.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum1. The morning classes are conducted in a 6-day cycle mode, while the afternoon classes are in a 5-day weekly schedule. This arrangement is beneficial for distributing the learning time evenly and increasing the time for non-textbook teaching and activities.
2. On Friday afternoons, students can choose to stay at school for activities or leave the campus. This arrangement is beneficial for increasing the time for non-classroom teaching and teachers' professional development.
3. Values education (including positive education, national education and national security education), assessment literacy, STEAM education and life-wide learning
dev_of_generic_skillsEnhance students' generic skills with the introduction of different learning activities in different Key Learning Areas. The school also promotes project learning and cross-curricular thematic teaching to enhance students' generic skills, such as project learning, collaboration and critical thinking.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursBased on the six areas of positive education, related topics are elaborated on within the main subjects. Regarding to school-wide disciplinary activities, "Classroom Management" and "One Person, One Job" etc are implemented. The growth and counseling groups promote students' psychiatric and mental health. Through Christian education, students are taught to develop positive thinking in the Word of God. Moral education lessons are based on twelve primary values and attitudes. Positive values are indoctrinated to students through stories, case analysis and life-wide learning activities.
student_support_urlhttp://www.pooikei.edu.hk/mainpage/subitems/learn_teach/learn_teach.html
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityIn order to help students with different learning diversity to explore their individual strengths, the concept and elements of 'universal gifted education' are included in classroom teaching. Meanwhile, in order to further enhance students' potential and talents, the school provides special learning opportunities to students with different abilities. These learning opportunities include remedial, elite, small group learning and after-school learning and support programmes.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationWith the help of the SENCO, SENST and the Student Support Team, the school helps students with special educational needs (SEN) to extend their competence by providing various learning and teaching strategies, as well as after-school support to enhance their learning effectiveness.
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; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and our school uses Putonghua to teach Chinese in all classes / groups at all levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc..
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptationConduct small group learning outside the regular classroom for teachers to design more appropriate teaching activities and schedule.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttp://www.pooikei.edu.hk/CustomPage/33/parents.html
home-school_co-operationParents are the school's important partners. The school provides parent education and parent-kids activities to support our parents. The PTA regularly holds joint activities and talks with the school. Parents participate enthusiastically in different voluntary services.
school_ethosBy adopting the Integrated Approach to Discipline and Guidance, teachers and the school social worker foster students' positive values and inculcate them to be able to have self-discipline and to love one another. Based on the Biblical teaching, our school introduces students to Jesus Christ through different activities. We also nourish our students in accordance with our school motto, 'Faith, Hope, Love and Honesty'.
future_dev_urlhttp://www.pooikei.edu.hk/mainpage/subitems/learn_teach/doc/3_year_plan.pdf
school_dev_plan1. Develop School-based Gifted Education: Design tiered worksheets to enhance students' higher order thinking ability and promote extended learning.
2. Refine classroom teaching and develop multiple assessment methods.
3. Promote Technology Education (Butterfly, STEAM, Building Block Coding, the Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain Technology).
4. Strengthen students' positive values and attitudes through experiential learning.
teacher_pro_training_and_devApart from the collaborative lesson planning, teachers' professional development workshops, the school invites teaching experts (Chinese, English, Maths, GS and Science) from the local tertiary institutions to conduct co-plan, lesson observation and evaluation for our teachers. The school also strategically sends teachers of different disciplines to different professional institutions so as to facilitate professional sharing with teachers of other schools.
school_character_othersAs a supplementary medium of instruction, English is adopted in teaching Maths and Science. Meanwhile, Chinese is taught in Putonghua. In collaboration with Hong Kong Gifted Education Academy, the school provides gifted Maths programmes for Hong Kong gifted students. Awards obtained last school year included: Hong Kong Schools Speech and Music Festival – 4 champions, 1 first runner-up, 11 second runners-up; Inter-school competitions (Shatin Basketball Competition – Champion, Best Sportsman; Hong Kong Park Green Hunt First runner-up and Outstanding Award; Best Green Education Initiative Award; Ocean Park Conservation Alliance Champion School Distinguished Innovative Award; Primary STEAM Primary Exhibition 2 Outstanding Awards; Wushu Competitions - 2 champions and 5 second runners-up; Story to Stage Puppetry Competition Second Prize)