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The Little Flower's Catholic Primary School

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school_nameThe Little Flower's Catholic Primary School
districtSha Tin
school_address11 Wo Che Street, Wo Che Estate, Shatin, N.T.
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel26924593
school_fax26057950
school_email001@littleflowerschool.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.littleflowerschool.edu.hk
school_mottoLoving God with modesty and integrity
school_missionBased on the vision of Hong Kong Catholic Diocesan, we guide students to know more about Christ and spread the gospel. We foster students' self-confidence and self-learning skills as well as their moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual values. Also, we aim to help students to reach their full potential and become good citizens.
sponsoring_bodyThe Catholic Diocese
of Hong Kong
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1951
religionCatholicism
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poa_school_net91
imcEstablished
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members43%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcChiu Kit Man Emily
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMs.
name_of_school_headChow Kai Lai
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size1000
school_busYes
nanny_vanYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$60"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$300 (Fees for Specific Purposes authorized by EDB) "
fac_no_of_classroom26
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground2
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsSTEM Room, Visual Arts Room, Music Room, Computer Room, Science Room, Student Activity Room, Dancing Room, Religious Activity Room, English Reading Room, etc.
fac_othersCounselor's Room, Campus TV Room, Parents' Resources Room, Multi-Purpose Resource Room, Conference Room, Staff Room and Aquaponics Garden, etc.
fac_support_for_specialeduRamp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts41
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers44
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above32
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training43
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_428
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_942
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above30
previous_year_no_of_class_p12
previous_year_no_of_class_p23
previous_year_no_of_class_p34
previous_year_no_of_class_p44
previous_year_no_of_class_p54
previous_year_no_of_class_p63
previous_year_no_of_class_total20
current_year_no_of_class_p12
current_year_no_of_class_p22
current_year_no_of_class_p33
current_year_no_of_class_p44
current_year_no_of_class_p54
current_year_no_of_class_p64
current_year_no_of_class_total19
cs_mode_of_teaching> Gifted and enhancement classes are provided in order to cater for learner diversity.
> Encourage independent learning and strengthen positive education.
> Two class teachers in P.1 and some other classes, in order to Provide more caring for students.
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_assessmentBesides the summative assessments, students' learning outcomes will also be comprehensively evaluated through project-based studies, field trips, differentiated assignments, reading programs, practical assessments, and life skills.
The assessment encompasses a variety of areas, focusing on students' development in moral education, physical fitness, attitudes, and life skills.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementMixed-abilities classes from P.1-P.4; Top Class and Enhancement Classes from P.4-6.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day10
duration_of_each_period35
school_starts_at8:00
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:00
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:55
lunch_end_time1:45
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_lifeIn order to promote students' habitual healthy lifestyle, we have participated in the "EatSmart" program, arranged the "fruit month", scheduled weekly fitness routine and made a range of extra-curricular sports available.
school_life_remarksIn order to provide students with diversified learning experiences, various integration activities such as all-round learning, value education, STEAM activities, and more are conducted every afternoon. Weekly morning meetings include weekly themes, language and cultural activities such as bilingual morning reading lessons.
life_wide_learningAll students in the school have the opportunity to participate in various types of after-school training or interest classes, including Sports, Dancing, School Choir, Handchime, Creative Arts, Drama, Debate, Campus Reporters, Putonghua choral speaking, Little IT Pioneers, STEAM teams, Young Pioneers of Christ, Mathematics Elites and Uniform Groups, among others. The other is optional. Students will not only learn the subject knowledge, they will also have fun. The school regularly organizes cross-curricular activities to cultivate students' comprehensive qualities.
school_management_urlhttp://www.littleflowerschool.edu.hk
school_organisationUnder IMC, school administration structure is divided into four areas: management and organization, learning and teaching, school spirit and student support and external relations. The principal leads the executive team to implement various school policies and jointly undertake and promote the school mission.
imc_smc_mcThe members of the IMC include the supervisor, the principal and the representatives of the school sponsors, teachers, alumnus and parents.
school_green_policyEncourage students to adopt a green life at school and at home. Participate in the Jockey Club Energy Saving and Electricity Reduction School Project. Arrange environmental education activities, and ensure the use of energy-efficient light bulbs and air conditioners throughout the school to reduce energy consumption. Implement whole-school measures to reuse the paper products and reduce producing paper waste. Aquaponics garden is built to support environmentally friendly planting. PTA organizes the recycling of old school uniforms.
school_major_concerns_urlhttp://www.littleflowerschool.edu.hk
school_major_concerns1. To establish a school-based values framework that aligns with the 3C campus culture to cultivate students into exceptionally wise talents.
2. To enhance students' spirit of inquiry and learning motivation through self-directed learning strategies and inquiry-based learning.
3. To promote a reading culture by incorporating diverse reading strategies into cross-curricular reading, thereby improving students' reading skills and literacy.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttp://www.littleflowerschool.edu.hk
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. Organize diverse learning programs and activities and promote STEAM Learning. Enhance interactive learning through e-learning tools and develop students' self-learning skills and habit. 2. Strengthen English learning by various English language programme, such as Drama in Education, English Fun Day, Happy English and Smart Kids English Programme. 3. Enhance gifted education through school-based gifted development courses in English Drama, Programming Teams, Visual Arts, dancing and Choral Speaking, etc.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum1. Develop a comprehensive curriculum framework for values education, promoting a school-based values education curriculum that includes life education, career planning, and national education (including Patriotic Education and National Security Education).
2. Redesign the class schedule to include regular classes in the morning and diverse class activities in the afternoon, such as STEAM, Arts, Sports, Reading, Cross-curricular activities and etc.
3. Incorporate STEM elements into regular classes and organize various top-performing activities, as well as training students to participate in different activities and competitions.
4. Enhance students' media and information literacy through class activities and lectures.
5. Promote cross-curricular reading to stimulate students' reading interests and consolidate the application of reading strategies while also promoting the integration of different subjects' learning content and experiences.
dev_of_generic_skillsWe conduct STEAM project learning to enhance students' collaborative, problem-solving, computational, and creative abilities, while also developing their knowledge and skills in the fields of science and technology. Each subject provides learning materials to improve students' self-directed learning skills. Activities are organized, such as ball games, STEAM competitions, Choral Speaking, English drama, and inter-school math competitions, actively developing students' multiple intelligences.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours1. Incorporate positive education into every course to promote wellbeing within school community. 2. Promote the deeds of Christ and saints in Religious Studies lessons and various cultivation activities. 3. Cultivate positive values and attitudes by sharing monthly theme-based inspirational stories in morning assemblies. 4. Build a positive school climate of mutual appreciation, care and respectful behaviours through different schemes, such as the Little Flower's School reward programme and the school-based counseling reward programme.
student_support_urlhttp://www.littleflowerschool.edu.hk
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityProviding enrichment programs, support classes, homework tutoring classes and After-School Care Services to cultivate gifted students, as well as catering to students with learning differences. Providing training for teachers who have students with special educational needs. The school also provides in-house speech therapists and educational psychologists to support students with special educational needs.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationCore members of student support team includes the Vice Principal, Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Special Educational Needs Support Teachers, school social worker, school-based Speech Therapist, school-based Educational Psychologist and teacher assistants. Small learning groups are provided for students with SEN, such as remedial learning groups, social skills training, emotional behavior team, speech therapy services, etc.
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; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and our school uses Putonghua to teach Chinese in all classes / groups at certain levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc..
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptationAppropriate adjustment, tailoring and school-based teaching are adopted. E-learning is implemented in many subjects. Assignments, dictations and writing adaptations and after-school tutorial classes are provided for students with special needs.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttp://www.littleflowerschool.edu.hk
home-school_co-operationParents Seminars, Parents Talks, School Newsletters, P.1 Welcoming Activities, Student-Parent interest groups, Family Outing, Parents Evangelization Activities and Parents Volunteers Team are provided to strengthen the communication and cooperation between home and school. Parent representatives are invited to participate in school administration meetings and to establish Parents Committee in order to encourage parents to help and support the school administration. Tea gatherings are held by the Principal irregularly to develop a close and harmonious home-school relationship.
school_ethosThe school passes the five core values of Catholic education (Truth, Justice, Love, Life and Family) to students. The school is marked with a culture of simplicity. The relationship between teachers and students is harmonious. Mutual-respect among students is cultivated through the fostering of a caring and positive culture. The school establishes a 3C campus culture (Competence, Character, Care) that showcases students' diverse abilities, fosters good character, and promotes a spirit of caring for others. Through participation in community services, the school aims at developing students' self-confidence and making contribution to society.
future_dev_urlhttp://www.littleflowerschool.edu.hk
school_dev_planKey focus for School Years from 2024-2027
1. To cultivate students as exceptional and erudite talents through establishing a framework of core values for the school which promotes the 3C school culture.
2. To enhance students' independent exploration and learning motivation through self-directed learning strategies and inquiry-based learning.
3. To enhance students' reading abilities and literacy through actively promoting a reading culture and incorporating diverse reading strategies into cross-curricular reading.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev1. Introduce professional support and data analysis to strengthen and improve teaching strategies.
2. Employ external professional consultants to provide professional training for the senior teachers, examine the effectiveness of teaching and learning and enhance the teaching effectiveness of teachers.
3. Encourage teachers to continue their studies, engage in professional development to keep pace with the times and match the school development plan.
school_character_othersOrganize overseas learning activities to broaden students' horizons: joint school learning journey to New Zealand, Dubai study tour, and mainland exchange programs; conduct teaching observations and online/offline exchanges with sister schools in the mainland; supported by the "Saint Paul Education Fund" and Mayaa HK Fund; Hong Kong International Youth Forum (English); Cub Scouts Outdoor Challenge Day - Champion; Sik Kong Cup Football Invitation Tournament - Sik Kong Cup Champion; Hong Kong Inter-school Karate Championship - Overall Runner-up in the Men's Category; Yuen Yuen Secondary School Anniversary Cup Dodgeball Invitation Tournament - Champion; North District Kindergarten Handball Competition - Champion.