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Wong Tai Sin Catholic Primary School

POA School Net：43

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school_name	Wong Tai Sin Catholic Primary School
district	Wong Tai Sin
school_address	102 Ching Tak Street, Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon
school_type_1	Aided
school_type_2	Whole Day
medium_of_instruction	Chinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
school_tel	23255316
school_fax	23208620
school_email	mail@e-wong.edu.hk
school_website	http://www.e-wong.edu.hk
school_motto	Strive to be a better self.
school_mission	We uphold and practise the Five Core Value of Catholic school (Truth, Justice, Love, Life and Family). With the grace of God, we aim to nurture in students a positive attitude to life and become a productive citizen. Always promote Chinese culture and contribute fully to our society.
sponsoring_body	Hong Kong Catholic Diocesan
student_gender	Co-ed
commencement_of_operation_year	1962
religion	Catholicism

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poa_school_net	43
imc	Established
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members	43%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Chan Tak Hung Philip
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Mr.
name_of_school_head	Ip Chun Hung
title_of_school_head	Mr.
school_size	2000
parent_teacher_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
asc_pta_fee	"$50"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items	"$280"
fac_no_of_classroom	24
fac_no_of_school_hall	1
fac_no_of_playground	1
fac_no_of_library	1
fac_special_rooms	Computer Room, Student Activity Centre, Multi-Purpose Rooms, English Learning Centre, Intensive Remedial Teaching Classroom, Garden, Student Guidance Room, Music Room and Prayer Room.
fac_others	Top 10 attractions: Wong Tin Avenue of Stars, Picasso Drawing, Play-zone, Smart Skippers, Shooting a Goal, etc.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	35
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers	42
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training	100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor	100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above	38
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	62
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	0
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	5
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	95
previous_year_no_of_class_p1	2
previous_year_no_of_class_p2	2
previous_year_no_of_class_p3	2
previous_year_no_of_class_p4	3
previous_year_no_of_class_p5	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p6	4
previous_year_no_of_class_total	17
current_year_no_of_class_p1	2
current_year_no_of_class_p2	2
current_year_no_of_class_p3	2
current_year_no_of_class_p4	2
current_year_no_of_class_p5	3
current_year_no_of_class_p6	4
current_year_no_of_class_total	15
cs_mode_of_teaching	Small class teaching is implemented in P.1-P.6. Elite classes and intensive remedial classes are set in Key Stage 2. The support for students with diverse learning needs is enhanced through the New Funding Mode for primary schools.
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	Our school is accredited under the Quality Assessment Management Accreditation Scheme (QAMAS) by HKEAA. Our school excels in delivering high quality examinations and adopting good assessment practices. There are questions in various modes of assessment to stimulate students' creativity and high-order thinking.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays	Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon	Yes
streaming_arrangement	We stream our P.4-6 students based on their performance in Chinese, English and Maths in each academic year. Top students are selected into an elite class based on their total marks of Chinese, English and Maths. The rest of students are evenly distributed to other classes.
no_of_school_days_per_week	5
no_of_periods_per_day	10
duration_of_each_period	35
school_starts_at	8:15
school_starts_at_AMPM	AM
school_ends_at	3:15
school_ends_at_AMPM	PM
lunch_start_time	1:10
lunch_end_time	2:00
lunch_arrangement	Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_life	We have joined School Physical Fitness Award Scheme, BOC Youth Development Programme, Hong Kong Green School Award, Eat Smart School Accreditation Scheme and Community Chest Straighten Up School Campaign. We have organized many activities to promote healthy eating habits at school, such as Healthy Lunch Competition, Fruit Sharing Day and Green snacks promotion.
school_life_remarks	We have organized many activities to cultivate students' multiple intelligence development, such as dynamic recess, afternoon activities, elite training lessons, extra-curricular activities on Fridays, a school picnic, an educational camp, a Sports Day, a Christmas Party, life-wide learning visits, exhibitions and workshops and diverse learning experiences on Wednesdays.
life_wide_learning	Provide "Life-wide Learning Activities" for all students. Extra-curricular Activities such as Tae Kwon Do, Dancing, rope skipping, Choir, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Christ Pioneer, Road Safety Patrol, Love and Care Army, Abacus, Computer, Chinese Painting, STEM Club, Sport School Team Training, Music Concert Performances, etc.
school_management_url	http://www.e-wong.edu.hk
school_organisation	Our school is managed by The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong. Our principal leads the vice principal, assistant masters/mistresses and assistant primary School masters/mistresses to initiate new ideas and school-based projects.
imc_smc_mc	The Composition of the Incorporated Management Committee includes the sponsoring body manager, the school principal, a teacher manager, a parent manager, an alumni manager and an independent manager. Regular meetings are held to discuss school policy.
school_green_policy	To promote a green culture among students and cultivate their interest in growing plants, different green activities are organized such as 'Inter-class planting competition', 'Greening School Project', 'One Person, One Flower' Scheme and 'Planting Herbs in School Scheme'.
school_major_concerns_url	http://www.e-wong.edu.hk
school_major_concerns	1. Cater for learner diversity, organize diversity learning experience activities to develop students' multiple intelligences. 2. Carry out the vision and mission of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, build up a positive school campus, cultivate students to be reputable citizens.
learning_and_teaching_plan_url	http://www.e-wong.edu.hk
learning_and_teaching_strategies	According to the "School-based Autonomous Learning Ability Framework", our school systematically organizes school-based courses that are balanced and tailored to students' needs. These courses aim to develop students' abilities in five areas: information technology skills, note-taking, critical thinking, reading and self-study. Through the integration of classroom instruction, assignment design and assessment, different types of learners can apply appropriate strategies and consolidate what they have learned in class. Each subject also incorporates a "Bravo Time" period, which utilizes lively and practical classroom activities to encourage students to actively learn and apply their knowledge, allowing them to enjoy the process of learning. Our school has implemented "The Journey of the Clever Stars" program. We aim for students to demonstrate different intelligences in various subjects, possess effective public speaking skills and take on leadership roles within groups.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum	The school curriculum is closely aligned with seven educational objectives. The school actively promotes civic education activities to cultivate students who possess a sense of national identity and respect for the rule of law. Multiple themed learning activities are organized each year, such as Chinese Culture Day. The school has redesigned the timetable to enrich the "Bravo Time" and "Diversified Learning Experience" periods, offering students diverse learning experiences. Student learning styles are assessed, and corresponding recommendations and support are provided. Teachers utilize the principles of small-class teaching to enhance student engagement. The school promotes STEAM education and computational thinking courses to foster students' creativity and problem-solving abilities. A framework for developing research skills is established to cultivate a spirit of independent learning.
dev_of_generic_skills	Through cross subject curriculum, it integrates student's learning experiences and enhances interest and curiosity in science and technology. Students develop creativity through hands-on and critical thinking learning experiences, as well as problem-solving processes throughout the project learning. It emphasises student curiosity and the development of skills for a lifetime of learning. Our school selects students to participate in off-campus STEAM competitions and holds school-wide STEAM DAY activities with the purpose of cultivating students' computational thinking and problem-solving abilities.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours	The school focuses on students' holistic development. It fosters positive values and attitudes of students by creating a good learning atmosphere. The school implements moral education courses, 'My Pledge to Act', 'Positive Character Education Campus', National Education Activities and Courses, etc.
student_support_url	www.e-wong.edu.hk/site/view?name=%E5%AD%B8%E7%94%9F%E6%94%AF%E6%8F%B4%E6%94%BF%E7%AD%96
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	We cater for students' learning diversity through a whole school approach. To enhance students' learning performance, we provide small group teaching, pull-out programme and intensive individualized support for the students with learning difficulties. We also run the 'Understanding Adolescent Project (Primary)' to support students in need.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	Our school has an School-based Educational Psychologists, a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), a School Social Worker and a School-based Speech Therapist to support students with Special Educational Needs. The student support team organizes pull-out programme, before-school and after-school remedial classes, Individual Education Plans, an Early Identification and Intervention Programme for Primary One Students with Learning Difficulties, a Big Brothers and Sisters Programme, social skills training groups, Special Homework and Examination Arrangements.
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; and our school uses Putonghua to teach Chinese in all classes / groups at all levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc..
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation	We have school based curriculum, life wide learning and use Putonghua as the medium of instruction in Chinese lessons, use English as the medium of instruction in some Mathematics lessons, We provide gifted education to fully explore and develop the potential of gifted students. We also provide adapted homework and assessment to improve less able students' learning.
home-school_co-operation_url	www.e-wong.edu.hk/site/view?name=%E5%AE%B6%E6%95%99%E6%9C%83%E6%9C%83%E7%AB%A0
home-school_co-operation	To deepen home-school co-operation, we promote parent education and develop parent-student education through parent' talks and volunteer services. Parents learn more about our school and build a parent support network.
school_ethos	We emphasize whole person development and build a happy caring school. We develop students' moral values through pastoral work and by following the Five Core Value of Catholic schools and our school motto.
future_dev_url	http://www.e-wong.edu.hk
school_dev_plan	1. Our school focuses on developing student's self-directed learning habits, building up positive values and attitudes. 2. Promoting a healthy and happy school.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	We nurture our students through the love of Jesus Christ. To provide high quality teaching, teachers continue to have professional development through study, seminars or workshops.
school_character_others	Our students have shown great performance in both academic and non-academic areas. They have been awarded through various organizations, such as Wong Tai Sin District Outstanding Student, Team Runner-up of the Fencing Elite Challenge, Hong Kong Dodgeball Competition Champion, Hong Kong Drama Competition Primary School Cantonese Category Bronze Award, and The World STEM and General Knowledge Open Preliminary Round. Bronze Award, The Champion of the 7th Hong Kong Inter-school Hip Hop Dance Competition, etc.