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school_nameSt. Bonaventure Catholic Primary School
districtWong Tai Sin
school_address4 Fung Lai Road, Fung Tak Estate, Diamond Hill, Kowloon
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
school_tel23202727
school_fax23201000
school_emailsch@sbcps.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.sbcps.edu.hk
school_mottoWhere There Is Humility,
There is Wisdom
school_missionOur school is a Catholic Primary School. The school mission is to spread the teaching of St. Francis - to provide our pupils with quality education so as to develop their humility, sincerity and wisdom. We aim at helping children cultivate a positive attitude towards learning and good living habits in an inspiring and enjoyable environment.
sponsoring_bodyThe Minister in Hong Kong
of the Order of Friars Minor
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1966
religionCatholicism
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poa_school_net45
imcEstablished
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members100%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcCheung Wai Ching Ada
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMs.
name_of_school_headLee Kwok Chiu
title_of_school_headMr.
school_size7954
nominated_sec_schoolSt Bonaventure College & High School
school_busYes
nanny_vanYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$80"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$380"
asc_othersReissue Smart student card $40
fac_no_of_classroom30
fac_no_of_school_hall2
fac_no_of_playground1
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_rooms2 Computer Rooms, Visual Arts Room, Music Room, English Language Rooms, Campus TV, Library, General Studies Room, Dancing Room, Religious Room, Multi-purposes Area, Play Room, Firefly's Café, Lecture Theatre, etc.
fac_othersThe hall, all the classrooms and special rooms are ventilated. Electronic whiteboards are set up in the classrooms.
fac_support_for_specialeduRamp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts56
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers62
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training87
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor99
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above24
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training51
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_439
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_916
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above45
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_teaching1. Small Class Teaching;
2. For Chinese subject, P.1 classes are taught in Cantonese, P.2 to P.4 classes are taught in Putonghua and P.5-P.6 classes are taught in bilingual (both Putonghua and Cantonese);
3. All levels have English Classes in which Mathematics and General Studies are conducted in English.
no_of_test_per_year_P13
no_of_exam_per_year_P10
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_assessmentNo examination for P.1 students but different kinds of assessments will be carried out. Apart from 3 examinations, P.2 - P.6 students will be given various kinds of formative assessments. Reporting (oral and written work) and presentation will be held in General Studies to evaluate students' performance. Assessment reports will be given to students after the examinations of each term.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementThere are 1-2 English classes in each level, that use English as a Medium of Instruction, while other classes use Chinese as the Medium of Instruction.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day8
duration_of_each_period40
school_starts_at8:00
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:30
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time1:00
lunch_end_time2:10
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_life1. We are a Green School, fostering healthy meals every day.
2. We put an emphasis on life growth, promoting a mutual caring culture.
3. For the benefit of healthy body, we offer different kinds of multiple physical activities for students.
school_life_remarks1. The food supplier supplies fresh, low-fat and non fried food and snacks for students. Healthy food culture has been promoted in school.
2. The last 2 periods (2:10pm-3:30pm) is timetabled as Life education, Multi-intelligence activities, Self-directed Learning and School based Curriculum.
life_wide_learningWe provide students with more than 60 kinds of Extra-Curricular Activities including AI Painting, RoboMaster, Flight Simulator, Drama, Recite, Interview Classes, Maths Olympiad, Chess, Programming, Lasercut, Gardening, Choir, Band, Musical Instruments Classes, Dancing, Painting Classes, Calligraphy Classes, Ball Teams, Swimming, Shuttlecock, Young Pioneers of Christ, Scouts, Community Youth Club, Environmental Ambassador, Flag-guards, Junior Police Call, etc.
school_management_urlhttps://www.sbcps.edu.hk/intro/imc
school_organisationUnder the structure of IMC, the Supervisor, the Principal and the Vice-principals lead 3 major areas of administrative work at school including "Management and Organization", "Student Learning and Teaching", "Student Support and School Ethos". While each category establishes different administrative group to implement school development plans.
imc_smc_mcThe IMC of St. Bonaventure Catholic Primary School
school_green_policyWe have established in the school a comprehensive environmental protection policy with which all teachers and students must comply. The policy tackles environmental protection in the following aspects: waste management, saving energy and carbon reduction, organic farming, noise restriction, transport communication, ecological purchase, etc.
school_major_concerns_urlhttps://www.sbcps.edu.hk/intro/document
school_major_concerns1. Enhance students' learning motivation and strengthen their ability in self-directed learning.
2. Nurture students with positive mindsets.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttps://www.sbcps.edu.hk/teaching-and-learning/focus
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. Flexible time-table allows the realization of cross-subject learning and interactive activities.
2. In order to train our students to cope with the challenges in the future, the school uses experiential learning models to design different activities, such as organize outdoor activity days, sports activities, visits, study tours and exchange activities and STEAM-science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.
3. Promote e-learning and encourage students to bring their own tablets. Use different e-learning platforms and teaching apps for different learning activities.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum1. There are class management and life education classes at all levels, and the implementation of "Non-Violence Communication Program" allows students to understand emotions from different levels; P1-P3 conduct the "compassion-based life education program", and P4-P5 conduct the "BEST" program; Integrate national and national security education at all levels and subjects.
2. Strengthen STEAM education, adding new courses such as RoboMaster programming, flight simulation and laser cutting.
dev_of_generic_skillsThrough diversification of classroom activities and learning experience, we aim to foster in students' generic skills in the form of mind mapping, reporting, presentation and group discussion etc.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours1. Talent Token Bona-kids e-Program. Encourages students to develop life-long positive attitudes with "LOVE" through 7 values and attitudes.
2. The "BEST" course focuses on communication and enhances students' teamwork spirit through design thinking and hands-on strategies.
3. The "Compassion-based" life education program trains students to establish correct values with different themes.
4. National and national security education are integrated into all subjects, allowing students to understand their national identity and the importance of national security.
student_support_urlhttps://www.sbcps.edu.hk/honorboard
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityStudents' Support (Whole School Approach): We set up a Student Support Team and provide various measures to assist students of special needs. Others like: supplementary learning groups after school, Understanding Adolescent Project on students' resilience in coping with challenges, School-based Speech Service Therapy, "Companionship Program" and promote "Non-violent Communication" Project.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationAdopt the "whole-school participation model" and provide services to the students with special educational needs in accordance with the guidelines of the Education Bureau. Attach importance to the establishment of an inclusive culture and maintain good communication with parents to take care of students with different learning needs.
support_for_non_chinese_studentsOur school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of 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 certain levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc..
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation1. P.4 - P.6 Chinese Subject School-based Curriculum meets the needs and level of the students.
2. English Enrichment programs will be implemented for whole school, taught by Native English Teachers to improve students' English proficiency.
3. Mathematical Olympiad lessons will be implemented for P.3-P.4 and taught by Mathematical Olympiad teacher.
4. General Studies enhances students' learning ability from different areas such as scientific technology and exploration, project learning, reporting skills, and subject knowledge.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttps://www.facebook.com/scbp2016/
home-school_co-operation1. Parents are involved in school activities and parent-volunteers assist in doing non-teaching work at school.
2. The principal regularly writes articles to discuss parent-child issues with parents. Parents are always welcome to give suggestions to the school.
3. Seminars and workshops have been held regularly for the parents.
4. Teachers and parents always keep in contact through different media.
school_ethos1. Emphasize education on Environmental Protection, promote simple life and treasure all resources on Earth.
2. Our school is student-centered and hopes students can learn happily and grow healthily.
3. Student Guidance Teachers and social workers work closely with Discipline Master to develop the teaching programmes for moral and civic education.
future_dev_urlhttp://www.sbcps.edu.hk
school_dev_plan1. To create a flexible self-directed learning environment for students by improving the school facilities. For example, providing flight simulator courses, Dream Maker, a multi-purpose public space and a lecture theatre.
2. To implement the student-oriented teaching concept by optimizing the school timetable. The proportion of class hours are adjusted to incorporate an exclusive curriculum and self-directed learning periods to allow all-rounded student development.
3. To provide students with more learning opportunities by adapting external resources to develop areas such as arts, science, technology, and personal growth.
4. To cater the learner diversity by developing a variety of courses for gifted and tutorial classes.
5. To further cultivate the students to be biliterate and trilingual by having classes with English as teaching medium. The Chinese lessons of P.2-P.4 are taught in Putonghua.
6. Develop e-learning and AI education, keep pace with the times.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev1. To comply with the school development by having specialized teacher for each subject.
2. To improve teaching performance by establishing a professional learning and teaching team.
school_character_others- The school won the championship of the RoboMaster Competition for primary schools in Hong Kong for two consecutive years and represented Hong Kong in international competitions.
- The school organizes a number of exchange activities every year to study and exchange in Australia, Canada, Ireland, South Korea, Japan, Macau and China.
- Mathematical Olympiad teachers train our students to participate in over 20 competitions every year and have won numerous awards. One of our students even represented Hong Kong to South Korea to participate in the WMI World Mathematics Invitational and won the gold medal. One of our students won the world's first diamond award in the International Mathematical Olympiad competition.