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Tsuen Wan Government Primary School
POA School Net:62
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| school_name | Tsuen Wan Government Primary School |
|---|---|
| district | Tsuen Wan |
| school_address | 600 Castle Peak Road, Area 2, Tsuen Wan, N.T. |
| school_type_1 | Gov't |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| medium_of_instruction | Chinese |
| school_tel | 24156313 |
| school_fax | 24156013 |
| school_email | twgps@edb.gov.hk |
| school_website | https://www.twgps.edu.hk |
| school_motto | Knowledge, Intellect, Courtesy, Gregariousness |
| school_mission | We 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_body | Government |
| student_gender | Co-ed |
| commencement_of_operation_year | 1961 |
| religion | Not Applicable |
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| poa_school_net | 62 |
|---|---|
| imc | Not Applicable |
| name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Choi Man Yee, Katharine |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Ms. |
| name_of_school_head | Wong Lai May |
| title_of_school_head | Ms. |
| school_size | 5137 |
| nominated_sec_school | Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School, Homantin Government Secondary School |
| school_bus | Yes |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| asc_pta_fee | "$70" |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | "$300" |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 30 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 2 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | TV 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_others | Basketball Court and Terrace. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, Tactile guide path and Visual fire alarm system. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 53 |
| previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers | 57 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor | 96 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 37 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 79 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 2 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 10 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 88 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p4 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p5 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p6 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 30 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 30 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | To boost learning and teaching effectiveness, diversified learning strategies including collaborative learning and e-learning are adopted. |
| no_of_test_per_year_P1 | 0 |
| no_of_exam_per_year_P1 | 2 |
| replace_test_exam_P1 | Yes |
| no_of_test_per_year_P2-P6 | 0 |
| no_of_exam_P2-P6 | 3 |
| formulate_appropriate_school_based_assessment_assignment_policy_inform_parents_collect_views_from_teachers_students_parents_regularly | Yes |
| upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_web | Yes |
| upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web | Yes |
| diversified_assessment | Academic 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_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | P.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_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 10 |
| duration_of_each_period | 30 |
| school_starts_at | 8:15 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:00 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 1:00 |
| lunch_end_time | 2:00 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| healthy_school_life | We 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_remarks | Besides 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_learning | Sports 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_url | https://www.twgps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=11 |
| school_organisation | Under 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_mc | Our 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_policy | Environmental 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_url | https://www.twgps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=79 |
| school_major_concerns | 1. 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_url | https://www.twgps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=31 |
| learning_and_teaching_strategies | In 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_curriculum | To nurture students' self-directed learning and to further develop lifelong learning capabilities. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | The 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_behaviours | Pupils' 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_url | https://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_education | Our 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_students | Our 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_adaptation | After-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_url | https://www.twgps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=63 |
| home-school_co-operation | Parents 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_ethos | We 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_url | https://www.twgps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=45 |
| school_dev_plan | 1. 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_dev | Teachers 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. |