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school_nameTsuen Wan Government Primary School
districtTsuen Wan
school_address600 Castle Peak Road, Area 2, Tsuen Wan, N.T.
school_type_1Gov't
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel24156313
school_fax24156013
school_emailtwgps@edb.gov.hk
school_websitehttps://www.twgps.edu.hk
school_mottoKnowledge, Intellect,
Courtesy, Gregariousness
school_missionWe endeavour to create the best learning environment for the all-round education. Self-learning skills are developed during school life. We also strive to help our pupils foster positive values and an optimistic attitude for life. We emphasize the development of moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic perspectives. We organize a diversified range of activities which help in nurturing good citizenship and social responsibility.
sponsoring_bodyGovernment
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1961
religionNot Applicable
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poa_school_net62
imcNot Applicable
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcChoi Man Yee, Katharine
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMs.
name_of_school_headWong Lai May
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size5137
nominated_sec_schoolTsuen Wan Government Secondary School,
Homantin Government Secondary School
school_busYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$70"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$300"
fac_no_of_classroom30
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground2
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsTV Campus, Multi purpose Room, Visual Art Room, Computer Room, Music Room, STEM Resource Room, Remedial Room, Medical Room, Conference Room, PTA Room and Common Room.
fac_othersBasketball Court and Terrace.
fac_support_for_specialeduRamp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, Tactile guide path and Visual fire alarm system.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts53
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers57
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor96
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above37
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training79
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_42
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_910
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above88
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_teachingTo boost learning and teaching effectiveness, diversified learning strategies including collaborative learning and e-learning are adopted.
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_assessmentAcademic performance is assessed by means of summative assessment (i.e. examinations). A diversified processing assessment is adopted such as formative assessments, project learning, classroom observation and academic assignments.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementP.1 and P.2 are not streamed. Different ability pupils are evenly distributed.
Classes are formed from P.3 to P.6 according to pupils' academic performance.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day10
duration_of_each_period30
school_starts_at8:15
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:00
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time1:00
lunch_end_time2:00
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_lifeWe promote a School-based Physical Fitness Scheme. We also co-operate with the community to arrange various talks about healthy lifestyles and emotional management for our pupils. In order to foster pupils' healthy habits and living, we participate in 'Health Promoting School Programme' and 'Healthy Diet in School' campaign.
school_life_remarksBesides normal lessons, there are class period, civic education lessons, weekly / morning assemblies, reading lessons and extra-curricular activities. Personal growth lessons and library lessons are arranged in alternative weeks. Educational visits are scheduled according to the core curriculum.
life_wide_learningSports Day, Games Day, Swimming Gala, Parent-child Christmas Carnival, Chinese Culture Day, Educational Camp, School picnic and Study Tour. Brownies, Cub Scouts, Flag-guards, School English Reporters, Community Youth Club, Junior Police Call.
School Teams: Concert Band, Percussion Band, Dancing Team, Choir, Handbell, Choral Speaking and English Drama.
Sports Teams: Track and field, Badminton, Football, Table-tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Sport stacking and Rope Skipping Team.
Interest groups: Chinese Calligraphy.
school_management_urlhttps://www.twgps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=11
school_organisationUnder the School Management Committee, there are Headmistress, deputy heads, senior teachers, subject teachers, a librarian, social workers and native-speaking English teachers. Clerical staff, teaching assistants and computer technicians support the administrative work of the teaching staff.
imc_smc_mcOur chairperson is the representative from Education Bureau. Other members include the headmistress, 2 teachers, 2 parents, 1 alumnus and 2 members of the local community.
school_green_policyEnvironmental Ambassadors in each class help to carry out energy-saving activities. The Supplier provides reusable lunch boxes and pupils bring their own tableware.
school_major_concerns_urlhttps://www.twgps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=79
school_major_concerns1. To enhance values education and nurture good citizenship.
2. To build the learning culture that strengthens the use of technology and information literacy. To facilitate students' continuous learning through cross-curriculum learning and information technology.
3. To enhance teachers' professional conduct and develop students' higher-order thinking skills.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttps://www.twgps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=31
learning_and_teaching_strategiesIn order to enhance pupils' interest in learning and enrich their experience, we implement diversified learning activities through reading lessons, assemblies, moral and civic education lessons, personal growth education lessons and extra-curricular activities.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculumTo nurture students' self-directed learning and to further develop lifelong learning capabilities.
dev_of_generic_skillsThe generic skills are cultivated through life-wide learning education, such as class activities, project learning, STEM and extra-curricular activities.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursPupils' positive values and attitudes are nurtured and enhanced through class management, Assembly, Moral and Civic Education lessons, National Education, Life Education Activity Programme, Nice People & Good Deeds Scheme, Life Experience Activity and Song Dedication Activity.
student_support_urlhttps://www.twgps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=54
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity'Early Identification and Intervention Programme for Primary One Students with Learning Difficulties', Individual Educational Plan, Mentorship Program, Understanding Adolescent Project, School-based Speech Therapy Service, School-based Educational Psychology Service, After-school learning and support services.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationOur school adopts a variety of measures such as Collaborative Teaching, Graded Worksheets / Tasksheets, Homework Tailoring, Special Assessment Arrangements and Individual Educational Plan to cater for learning diversity of students. Culture of integration also forms a part of the school civic and moral education programme. Different peer support groups are established to foster the culture among students.
support_for_non_chinese_studentsOur school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: Peer support groups are established to foster the inviting culture among students.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptationAfter-school courses cater for both talented pupils and less-able pupils. With the help from EDB School-based Support Services, we are able to adapt and tailor the curriculum. Special arrangements are given to pupils with special educational needs during tests and examinations.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttps://www.twgps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=63
home-school_co-operationParents participate in the School Management Committee and the Non-government Fund Operation Committees. The school cooperates with homes in various aspects including the Annual General Meeting, Parents' Day, parent seminars and workshops, picnic, Christmas carnival, Sports Day, Games Day, fund-raising functions, parents volunteer team and PTA newsletter.
school_ethosWe nurture our pupils to have positive values and an optimistic attitude for life. We promote the sense of belonging by means of Orientation Day, inter-house activities and classroom management activities. Encouraging pupils to participate in various uniform groups is the way to learn how to serve others and the community. Home-school cooperation is promoted through the Parent-Teacher Association, parent volunteer schemes and family activities.
future_dev_urlhttps://www.twgps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=45
school_dev_plan1. To enhance values education and nurture good citizenship.
2. To build the learning culture that strengthens the use of technology and information literacy. To facilitate students' continuous learning through cross-curriculum learning and information technology.
3. To enhance teachers' professional conduct and develop students' higher-order thinking skills.
teacher_pro_training_and_devTeachers attend re-training courses, seminars and workshops on subject development. Collaborative lesson planning, peer lesson observation and school-based professional sharing sessions are promoted among teachers. Improvement in teaching skills are made through participation in the learning projects conducted by EDB.