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Tai Po Methodist School

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school_nameTai Po Methodist School
districtTai Po
school_address10 Tung Lung Road, Tai Po, N.T.
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese(incl.: Putonghua)
school_tel26622011
school_fax26678035
school_emailtpms@mail.tpms.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.tpms.edu.hk
school_mottoTo discern truth and uphold morals.
Be erudite and companionable.
school_missionTo develop whole person education based on Christian spirit; and to nourish abundant life through Evangelism.
sponsoring_bodyMethodist Church HK
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1992
religionProtestantism / Christianity
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poa_school_net84
imcEstablished
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcHo Denny King Leung
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMr.
name_of_school_headLee Yee King Yuky
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size6000
school_busYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$40"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$400"
fac_no_of_classroom30
fac_no_of_school_hall2
fac_no_of_playground4
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsInnoSpace (STEM Room), IdeoStudio (STREAM Room), English Room, Dance Room, Art Room, Music Room
fac_othersReligious Activity Room, Student Activity Room, Flower zone and Butterfly Garden, Eco pond, Campus TV, Environmental Education and Organic Farm.
fac_support_for_specialeduRamp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts56
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers61
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training97
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor98
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above31
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training76
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_452
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_925
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above23
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_teachingActivity approach, collaborative learning, self-directed learning, IT in learning, split class with various grouping strategies to cater for learner diversities, inquiry-based learning and BYOD in the upper primary.
no_of_test_per_year_P10
no_of_exam_per_year_P11
replace_test_exam_P1Yes
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P60
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_assessmentFormative Assessment: We conduct formative assessments throughout the year. Teachers provide timely and qualitative feedback in order to facilitate students' learning. Summative Assessment: There are 2 summative assessments per year. There are no summative assessments for P.1 in the first term and P.6 in the second term.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementP.1 - P.6: All Classes are arranged with students of mixed abilities. Enrichment and enhancement learning groups are arranged to support learners' diversities in Chinese, English and Mathematics.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day9
duration_of_each_period35
school_starts_at8:10
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:15
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:35
lunch_end_time1:30
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_lifeIn order to help students build up healthy life style, establish Health Education Team and promote the scheme of 'Mental Health of Parents & Students (One-off. Grant)', 'Joyful Fruit Day' and 'Healthy Snacks'.
school_life_remarksOur school launches the following special learning days every year:
Inter-disciplinary Learning, Project-based Learning Week, Talent Night, Sports Week with Sports Day and Games Day, English Week, Chinese Culture Week, World Book Day activities, Gospel Week etc.
life_wide_learning1. Uniform Groups (5 Teams)
2. Electives (e.g. First aid) and MI (e.g. Coding)
3. Gifted Education Courses (e.g. Drama, Puppetry)
4. School Teams (e.g. Chamber Orchestra, Volleyball Team)
5. Service Learning (For P.4-P.6)
6. After-school Interest Classes (e.g. Rhythmic Gymnastics Class)
school_management_urlhttps://www.tpms.edu.hk/%e6%88%91%e5%80%91%e7%9a%84%e5%ad%b8%e6%a0%a1/%e5%ad%b8%e6%a0%a1%e5%9c%98%e9
school_organisationBased on the School Sponsoring Body policy, School Council establishes a strategic direction of school development. Principal and the executives organise all the subjects and teams to implement.
imc_smc_mcMembers of the Incorporated Management Committee consists of the School Supervisor, Principal and managers from the sponsoring body, independent school managers, teachers, parents and alumni.
school_green_policyThe school is targeting to become a "Green School" by guiding students to be environmentally friendly. We arouse students’ to be attentive of their surrounding by promoting green living and providing them with hands-on experience in farming.
school_major_concerns_urlhttps://www.tpms.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/A_4_2022-23_2024-25%E5%AD%B8%E6%A0%A1%E4%B8%89%E5
school_major_concerns1. Continue to establish a self-directed learning culture among students, improve learning effectiveness, and strive for excellence.
2. Nurture students to be positive and loving individuals with self-regulation and the thirst to excel.
3. Enhance teachers' professional energy and build a team which strives for excellence.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttps://www.tpms.edu.hk/%e5%ad%b8%e8%88%87%e6%95%99/%e8%aa%b2%e7%a8%8b%e7%99%bc%e5%b1%95/%e6%a0%a1%e
learning_and_teaching_strategiesTo enhance the effectiveness of learning and develop students' generic skills, we promote interactive classrooms, self-directed learning and science and technology learning. We have both Chinese and English library lessons to further promote reading. Besides, the three NETs collaborate closely with our English teachers in class to enhance students’ learning effectiveness.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum1. Promote Cross-curriculum Learning and Reading across the Curriculum to nurture students’ lifelong learning capabilities.
2. Cultivate students’ habits of active learning by the optimisation of the lesson time, development of multi-learning modes, and facilitation of experiential learning as well as inquiry-based learning.
3. Enhance students’ creativity and problem-solving skills by promoting STEAM Education, curriculum integration and aesthetic development.
dev_of_generic_skillsPromote self-directed learning, STEM projects, IT in education, project learning and cross-curricular learning etc.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours1. Take Christianity beliefs as the base of life education, encourage students to stay passionate and positive.
2. Promote Positive Education by launching the 'Positive Kid Scheme' which helps nurture students' virtues and exert their character strengths and improve their resilience.
3. Promote National and Civil Education, nurture students' citizenship through creating an atmosphere conductive to Chinese culture and implementing service-learning.
student_support_urlhttps://www.tpms.edu.hk/%e5%85%a8%e4%ba%ba%e7%99%bc%e5%b1%95%e5%8f%8a%e5%ad%b8%e7%94%9f%e6%94%af%e6%
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityThe implementation of split classes in Chinese, English and Mathematics lessons helps cater for learners' diversity. Tutorial classes and different support training groups are organized by the Student Support Team to accommodate students with special education needs.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationWe have Special Educational Needs Coordinator and Special Educational Needs Support Teachers to plan and implement Integrated Education: We support students who need it in terms of personal growth and learning and assessment.
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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. Special Educational Needs Support Teachers and teacher assistants design different games about Chinese literacy and have individualized training with the students in the tutorial lessons.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptationWe design differentiated instructions and enhance for whole class gifted education. Classes are encouraged to use co-operative learning, tiered lesson design to build students' higher-order thinking skills.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttps://www.tpms.edu.hk/%e5%ae%b6%e6%95%99%e6%9c%83/%e7%b0%a1%e4%bb%8b/
home-school_co-operation1. Launch events and parent education programmes with the parent-teacher association (PTA).
2. Collaborate with parent volunteers in school events.
3. Promote home-school communication and collaboration through diversified approaches (e.g. school website, publications like newsletters, e-circulars, PTA and Parents’ Day).
school_ethosThe school lays its emphasis on whole-person development. It is our aim to create an honest and caring environment for our students. We educate our students to be grateful and cooperative through an implementation of schemes like religious education and life education, etc. A series of programmes such as classroom management, level groups, Buddy Scheme are implemented. Students explore and develop their interests by joining elective courses, leadership training scheme and a diversity of activities. They are encouraged to strive for excellence.
future_dev_urlhttp://www.tpms.edu.hk
school_dev_plan1. Continue to establish a self-directed learning culture among students, improve learning effectiveness, and strive for excellence.
2. Nurture students to be positive and loving individuals with self-regulation and the thirst to excel.
3. Enhance teachers' professional energy and build a team which strives for excellence.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev1. Nominate teachers to participate in professional development to keep up with the education trends and needs.
2. Facilitate curriculum development and create a learning community by joining school-based support programmes offered by the Education Bureau and local universities.
3. Co-plan meetings, lesson study and lesson observations are carried out every cycle to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness and enhance teachers' professionalism.
4. Continuous professional development is arranged.
school_character_othersWhole-school Award: International Alliance for Invitational Education Award 2023,2022 Caring Award Scheme Themed Award
Academic: Hong Kong Schools Music & Speech English Speech Competition 3ndPrize
Science and Technology: 2024 Inter-School Drone Challenge Level 1 Certification
Sports: Hong Kong School Dance Association Chinese Dance (Upper Grade) Commended Award
Music: Hong Kong Schools Music Competition Junior Choir Silver Award, Hong Kong Schools Music Competition Bronze Award, Hong Kong Dragon and Lion Dance Festival Competition Bronze Award and Golden Lion Award
Others: Tai Po North District Little Scout District Governor Challenge Cup Competition Dribbling Army Runner-up