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school_namePo Yan Oblate Primary School
districtWong Tai Sin
school_address15 Lok Sin Road, Kowloon
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel23823474
school_fax23834403
school_emailpoyan@poyan.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.poyan.edu.hk
school_mottoLove God and Love Others
school_missionMotivated by the love of God and the spirit of Christ, the mission of our school is to educate with dedication and to love the students entrusted to us. We aim to develop students' intellectual, moral, spiritual, social, aesthetic and physical faculties. Our theme for this year is: Inherit the fraternity of Christ, Live a positive life.
sponsoring_bodyThe Oblates of Mary Immaculate Hong Kong
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1965
religionCatholicism
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imcEstablished
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members100%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcWilliam, Meng
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcFr.
name_of_school_headTsang Chi Kuen
title_of_school_headMr.
school_size1665
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$60"
asc_othersReplacement of student card $30
fac_no_of_classroom24
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground2
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_rooms8 (Room for each subject, Activity Room, Games Room, Speech Therapy Room and Counselling Room, Campus TV. and STEAM ROOM)
fac_othersAir-conditioned classrooms with access to Wifi, equipped with computers, visualizers and short distant projectors.
fac_support_for_specialeduAccessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts20
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers26
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above38
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training63
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_431
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_915
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above54
previous_year_no_of_class_p10
previous_year_no_of_class_p20
previous_year_no_of_class_p31
previous_year_no_of_class_p41
previous_year_no_of_class_p53
previous_year_no_of_class_p62
previous_year_no_of_class_total7
current_year_no_of_class_p10
current_year_no_of_class_p20
current_year_no_of_class_p30
current_year_no_of_class_p41
current_year_no_of_class_p51
current_year_no_of_class_p63
current_year_no_of_class_total5
cs_mode_of_teachingSmall class teaching so as to facilitate interaction between teachers and students and among students themselves. Also, there are remedial lessons for students after school. School adopts co-teaching and pull-out mode to support students' learning.
cs_remarksMixed ability classes.
no_of_test_per_year_P10
no_of_exam_per_year_P10
replace_test_exam_P1No
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P62
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_assessmentWe use different assessment methods, e.g. electronic formative assessment, daily homework and project learning. We also adopt different assessment modes, e.g. peer evaluation and parents' evaluation so as to provide effective feedback for students.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonNo
streaming_arrangementMixed-ability classes.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day9
duration_of_each_period35
school_starts_at8:00
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:00
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:50
lunch_end_time1:40
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_lifeWe encourage students to have a balanced diet. Vegetarian meals are provided in the lunch menu. In order to encourage students to do more exercises, the Sports Corner is arranged every morning, so that students can make use of the "Cycling, Skipping and Running" digital platform to do exercises. Also, "Straighten Up Exercises" are demonstrated and promoted.
school_life_remarksSmall class teaching is adopted.
life_wide_learningA variety of more than 40 extra-curricular activities such as academic, sports, arts, interest and uniform groups are provided. Professional tutors and coaches are responsible for the following activities, e.g. Sailing, Floor Curling, New Sports, Dance, Taekwondo, Chinese Percussion, Ensemble, Choir, 3D Printing and Programming.
school_management_urlhttp://www.poyan.edu.hk
school_organisationUnder the supervision of IMC, the school administrative framework is divided into four major domains. Domain 1 is Management and Organisation, Domain 2 is Learning and Teaching, Domain 3 is Student Support and School Ethos and Domain 4 is extracurricular activities and student performance.
imc_smc_mcMembers of the IMC consist of different stakeholders namely the school supervisor, headmaster, parents, teachers, alumni and independent members.
school_green_policyActivities such as, clean beach service, old property recycling activity, "Little Green Scientist" growth plan and installation of solar power systems, etc. help promote environmental education.
school_major_concerns_urlhttp://www.poyan.edu.hk
school_major_concerns1. To inherit Catholic teachings, practice gospel truths and healthy lifestyles, and cultivate students' physical, mental and spiritual development and national identity.
2. To use diversified learning strategies to improve students' thinking and social skills.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttp://www.poyan.edu.hk
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. Learning and Teaching Strategies: The five core values of the Catholic Church and diversified learning strategies are used to cultivate students, their physical, mental and spiritual development and national identity, and to enhance their thinking and social skills.
2. Flexible curriculum: in addition to the ten academic subjects, there are library classes, national, moral and civic education, mind-body-spirit classes, life-wide learning and co-curricular activities in each subject.
3. Emphasis on teacher-student interaction and diversified learning strategies: classes emphasize questioning and feedback, teacher-student and student-student interaction to enhance social skills; cooperative learning and small class teaching strategies to effectively take care of students' learning diversity and create a diversified and highly participatory learning environment.
4. Actively implement e-learning to enhance students' motivation and independent learning spirit and to improve lea
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculumComprehensive integrated courses--Super 5V Academy, are held in the afternoon 5 days a week, which include the importance of cultivating national concepts, Chinese culture, values education, STEAM education, media and information literacy, healthy lifestyles, cross-curriculum courses, and emphasise the balanced spiritual, physical and mental development. Two "Body-Mind-Spirit" sessions (about 70 minutes) per week are organized for students to develop their physical, mental and spiritual health through different strategies.
dev_of_generic_skillsDevelop students' various generic abilities through formal and non-formal courses. Apart from computational thinking, logical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills, social and emotional skills such as empathy and teamwork are also included to develop students' proper values and attitude.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours1. Through the "Five Catholic Core Values, Values Education and PERMA Positive Education", we aim to cultivate students' positive thinking, enhance the happiness of teachers and students, and cultivate a positive outlook on life.
2. Improve students' thinking and social skills through diversified learning strategies and different learning opportunities.
3. Through the "Po Yan Magic Academy Award Program", we encourage students to be hardworking and develop self-directed learning skills, so as to improve their confidence and enable their all-round development.
student_support_urlhttp://www.poyan.edu.hk
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityUnder the 3-tier Intervention Model, our school provides different programmes and support, such as Enhanced School-based Educational Psychology Service, School-based Speech Therapy, IE Service, After-school Learning and Support programmes, and Transition to Secondary school support service are launched to cater for students' learning diversity. Diversified small group teaching, make up the bottom and pull out the top course are implemented to improve student academic performance. In order to cater for the emotional and social well-being of the students, "Understanding the Adolescent Project" and different support groups are provided.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationUse various support grants to implement the "Whole School Approach" model of inclusive education. All staff and students work together to build a caring and inclusive campus, accepting and tolerant of each other. Schools provide appropriate and effective support services according to the allocation of resources and the special learning needs of students. The school has set up a Student Support Team to provide support for students with special educational needs: such as pull-out programmes, individual tutoring, Individual Education Plans 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 hiring additional manpower and/or translation/interpretation services to facilitate the communication with parents of NCS students.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation"Learning and Support Programmes" are arranged according to students' learning needs. Teachers prepare lessons together, tailor the curriculum and design custom-made learning activities for the students. In addition, homework and assessments are adjusted for students with special learning needs. Remedial tutorials and gifted programmes are provided to cater for students' learning diversity.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttp://www.poyan.edu.hk
home-school_co-operationThe P.T.A organises many different activities such as Parents' workshops, Parents storytelling, Lunar New Year Gathering, Parent-child picnic, Mainland parent-child sports visit, Yoga Class shared and conducted by parents. The P.T.A. also organises voluntary parents' team to support school activities.
school_ethosOur students are self-disciplined and obedient. Good rapport exists between teachers and students. As described by the ESR team of EDB, "Our school feels like a family."
future_dev_urlhttp://www.poyan.edu.hk
school_dev_planA) Long-term development goals: 1. Guide students to understand the truth of the Gospel, experience the spirit of Christ, and actively promote the education of love by adhering to the teachings of Catholicism. 2. Provide opportunities for students to achieve a balanced development in all aspects which are moral, intellectual, spiritual, physical, social and aesthetic. 3. Cultivate students to establish positive values, to have a correct attitude towards life, to have a sense of responsibility to the society and the spirit of serving the community.
B) Short-term development goals: 1. Adhering to Catholic teachings, guide students to understand the truth of the gospel, and cultivate students to establish positive values through different learning experiences. 2. Use learning strategies that cater for the diversity of students to enhance students' confidence in learning.
teacher_pro_training_and_devArrange different professional development such as seminars, workshops and experiential learning activities. The content is closely related to the world and local education trends and the yearly school concerns. Teachers promote lifelong learning.
school_character_others1. To enrich students' learning experiences, our school sets up a comprehensive life-wide learning week to arrange various special activities, such as sailing activities, swimming classes during school hours, etc.
2. To broaden the horizons of students, our school has arranged study trips for students to places such as overseas and China.
3. To present academic awards, the "Alumni Scholarship", "Ying Lan Awards" and PTA Proactive Service Award are awarded to outstanding students. Every year, our students join Speech Festival, Music Festival, Inter-school athletic competition and ball game competition (Kowloon North). Excellent results have been achieved.
4. Set up STEAM ROOM to promote STEAM education.