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Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial Primary School

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school_name	Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial Primary School
district	Tsuen Wan
school_address	Estate Primary School No. 1, Shek Wai Kok Estate, Tsuen Wan, N.T.
school_type_1	Aided
school_type_2	Whole Day
medium_of_instruction	Chinese
school_tel	24169596
school_fax	24902331
school_email	info@hcy.edu.hk
school_website	http://www.hcy.edu.hk
school_motto	Rest in the highest excellence.
school_mission	We strive to be a quality English school. Our primary aim is to prepare our students for entering a secondary school which uses English as a medium of instruction. We emphasize intellectual education, students acquire a lot of knowledge and become self-motivated. We also promote moral education and traditional Chinese culture so that they will be able to care for the society and carry out their civic responsibility.
sponsoring_body	Tsuen Wan Public School
student_gender	Co-ed
commencement_of_operation_year	1927
religion	Not Applicable

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poa_school_net	62
imc	Established
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Yeung Kin Lam Johnny
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Mr.
name_of_school_head	Chu Wai Man Maria
title_of_school_head	Ms.
school_size	1200
school_bus	Yes
parent_teacher_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
fac_no_of_classroom	24
fac_no_of_school_hall	1
fac_no_of_playground	1
fac_no_of_library	1
fac_special_rooms	11 (Conference Room, Computer Room, Music Room, Visual Art Room, Central Library Room, Student Guidance and Support Room, Student Study Room, English Resource Room, Counselling Room, Steam Room, Life Education Room.)
fac_others	Reading Wonderland
fac_support_for_specialedu	Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	48
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers	55
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	30
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	31
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	51
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	9
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	40
previous_year_no_of_class_p1	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p2	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p3	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p4	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p5	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p6	4
previous_year_no_of_class_total	24
current_year_no_of_class_p1	4
current_year_no_of_class_p2	4
current_year_no_of_class_p3	4
current_year_no_of_class_p4	4
current_year_no_of_class_p5	4
current_year_no_of_class_p6	4
current_year_no_of_class_total	24
cs_mode_of_teaching	Small class teaching has been implemented for P.4 to P.6 since 2009. Two classes in each level from P.1 to P.3 use Putonghua to teach Chinese language Subject while one class in each level from P.4 to P.6 use Putonghua to teach Chinese language Subject. We use cooperative learning strategy in P.1 to P.6 classes.
cs_remarks	Develop students' self-learning, co-operative learning and HOT skills 13 modes in order to foster learning skills and to bring in quality teaching and learning.
no_of_test_per_year_P1	0
no_of_exam_per_year_P1	0
replace_test_exam_P1	Yes
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P6	0
no_of_exam_P2-P6	2
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	Assessments are diversified, e.g. sustainable assessment and unit assessment. Various modes of assessment are used, such as projects, models, role-play to evaluate the learning effectiveness of the students. Flexible assessment arrangements are provided for SEN students like the adaptation examination. (*No exams are arranged for P.1. Two exams for P.2 to P.5 and three exams for P.6 per year.)
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays	Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon	Yes
streaming_arrangement	Draw a middle line according to academic results and learning attitude: One is elite class while the others are classes in a mixed ability mode in P.4 - P.6.
no_of_school_days_per_week	5
no_of_periods_per_day	9
duration_of_each_period	35
school_starts_at	8:00
school_starts_at_AMPM	AM
school_ends_at	3:20
school_ends_at_AMPM	PM
lunch_start_time	12:50
lunch_end_time	1:40
lunch_arrangement	Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_life	Our school organizes various large-scale competitions, such as Sports Days and Games Days, and join in programs like the "Whole School Health Program," "Eat Smart School Accreditation Scheme,", "Mental Health School", the "4Rs Mental Health Charter", "Joyful Fruit Month" and the “Active Students, Active People” Campaign to cultivate and strengthen the healthy habits and attitude of the students.
school_life_remarks	Morning Exercise, AI Sport Devices and Recess Exercise are for the students to develop physical fitness. No school for students every Friday afternoon. Various extra-curricular activities are organised for students in the afternoon. Collaborative lesson plannings which ensure sustainable improvement in teaching and learning is implemented in all levels.
life_wide_learning	We provide various Life-wide Learning experience such as Sports day, Games Day and different Study tours. Students can also enjoy diverse extra-curricular activities, including Lion-dance, Dancing, Choir, Wind Band, Percussion, Taekwondo, Athletics training, Skipping, Art, Maths Olympiad, Cambridge English Young Learners, Chinese and English dramas, Chinese and English writing, Spanish, Chess , Putonghua, STEAM training and a wide range of ball games.
school_management_url	http://www.hcy.edu.hk
school_organisation	The IMC of our school appoints the Principal to manage school affairs and implements School Based Management governance.
imc_smc_mc	The Incorporated Management Committee has already formed since 1st August, 2007.
school_green_policy	Environmental education with whole-school participation.
school_major_concerns	We nurture our students to be a Global citizen, to be well-educated, to be open-minded, to be brilliant in communication, to be respectful and inquisitive.
learning_and_teaching_plan_url	http://www.hcy.edu.hk
learning_and_teaching_strategies	We use the CECES storybook-based programme in English learning to enhance reading and writing skills. Students also perform dramas and practise their speaking skills on English and Putonghua Speaking Days. We developed a quality school-based Chinese language curriculum which emphasize reading to writing. We promote life-wide learning to provide opportunities to learn within the community. We implement gifted education to inspire the potential of students.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum	In response to the Science and Humanities subjects, scientific inquiry and STEAM and national education are strengthened in our curriculum. We have introduced the element of gratitude, sense of happiness and filial piety in value education. We also set up different sports activities after class to cultivate students' healthy lifestyles. For effective use of school time, we have afternoon I-SMART course to allow students to apply the knowledge through experiments, drama and project studies.
dev_of_generic_skills	We have designed a 6-year framework in our I-SMART lessons for developing the generic skills of students such as problem-solving skills, communication skills and self-management skills.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours	Values Education is an essential element of students' growing needs. The school has promoted different themes of positive values such as benevolence, courage, wisdom, gratitude, temperance and justice for different levels of students. The school also promotes PERMA for enhancing wellness of students and their family. In order to establish students' values of positive life and develop positive atmosphere in our campus, character strengths are inculcated through school-based moral education activities and curriculum as well as all aspects of school life.
student_support_url	http://www.hcy.edu.hk
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	1. The curricular of the main subjects are divided into the 'core' and the 'extended' parts in order to cater to individual differences. 2. Adopt Collaborative learning and Diversified teaching strategies are adopted to cater to students' diverse learning needs. 3. Provide after school Remedial classes for core subjects, Reading and writing enhancement classes, to help develop their strengths or overcome their weaknesses. 4. Arrange concentration training, art social emotion and small hand muscle training groups to enhance their social and communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	1. Our school adopts "The Whole School Approach to Integrated Education" to support students with SEN. A responsible Student Support Team is set up to deploy resources, which include a Learning Support Grant and an Speech Therapy Service resource, to cater to students’ diverse learning needs. 2. Specific measures in supporting students with SEN are adopted including differentiated teaching, assessment accommodation, remedial learning groups, training on social skills, the Enhanced School-based Speech Therapy Service, individual education plan, and so on. We also have mechanisms in place to solicit parents’ views and feedback on student progress.
support_for_non_chinese_students	Our 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; hiring additional manpower and/or translation/interpretation services to facilitate the communication with parents of NCS students; 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. We buy and exploit resources outside of school to encourage self-learning among NCS students. We also translate the salient points of school notices to facilitate the communication with parents of NCS students.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation	During co-planning meetings, teachers will decide which parts are the core and enrichment programmes. For less able classes, teachers will only focus on teaching the core programme.
home-school_co-operation_url	http://www.hcy.edu.hk
home-school_co-operation	1. Emphasizing on home-school connection, activities aligning with "Parent Education Curriculum Framework" such as Parent Storytelling Workshops, Parent-Child Yoga Classes, Parent-Child Horticultural Therapy are held, alongside different ongoing seminars and tea gatherings. 2. Our Parent Academy aims at enhancing parents' knowledge and skills. We also encourage parental involvement in major school events, fostering mutual understanding. 3. In response to current social conditions, we organize various seminars, activities and workshops. For example, the Effective Strategies for Spelling seminar in the first term addresses concerns about academic performance. To support parents dealing with their children's online habits, Internet Addiction among Children seminar is held.
school_ethos	1. The school ethos is simplicity and modesty, and teachers are responsible and serious. 2. The teacher-student relationship is friendly and harmonious so that mutual respect and trust can be established. 3. Students are self-disciplined and polite to others, and have a sense of belonging to the school.
future_dev_url	http://www.hcy.edu.hk
school_dev_plan	2024-2027 School Development Plan 1. Cultivating a Healthy and Virtuous Campus. Getting steps on joyful excellence. 2. Joining hands, read to learn. Self-learning leads our bright future.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	1. In accordance with the Hong Kong Teacher Professional Standards under the T-Standard and the teacher training requirements of the Education Bureau, formulate school-based teacher training requirements and directions. Establish subject-based professional development and sharing sessions, and encourage professional teacher trainings as well as school-based workshops aligned with the school plans. 2. Aligning with the school's key concerns and addressing the needs of newly recruited, newly joined, mid-level, and all teaching staff, provide diverse professional development activities to promote both individual teacher growth and school advancement. 3. Continuously optimize collaborative lesson planning, peer lesson observation, and open classroom practices to transform the teaching team into a learning organization.
school_character_others	1. E-learning, which enhances the self-directed learning and life-long education, through the use of electronic media, will be implemented in lower classes. 2. Student Union and School Alumni are established in order to enhance the students' sense of belonging. 3. The top 20 students in P.6 will be recommended to enroll in Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College.