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Yuen Long Merchants Association Primary School

POA School Net：73

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school_name	Yuen Long Merchants Association Primary School
district	Yuen Long
school_address	244 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long, N.T.
school_type_1	Aided
school_type_2	Whole Day
medium_of_instruction	Chinese
school_tel	24762268
school_fax	24747305
school_email	school@ylmaps.edu.hk
school_website	http://www.ylmaps.edu.hk
school_motto	Honesty, Modesty, Courtesy, Trust
school_mission	We provide our students with a supportive and friendly learning environment to encourage them to learn to become a responsible citizen. Through participation, engagement, learning, and experiencing life in activities, students increase their confidence, understand the community and put our school motto, 'Honesty, Modesty, Courtesy, Trust', into practice.
sponsoring_body	Yuen Long Merchants Association
student_gender	Co-ed
commencement_of_operation_year	1946
religion	Not Applicable

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poa_school_net	73
imc	Established
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members	100%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Tai Yiu Wah Robert BBS MH JP
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Mr.
name_of_school_head	Li Tak Choi
title_of_school_head	Ms.
school_size	4000
parent_teacher_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
asc_pta_fee	"$20"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items	"Moral education, technology education and e-learning curriculum development project"
fac_no_of_classroom	24
fac_no_of_school_hall	1
fac_no_of_playground	3
fac_no_of_library	1
fac_special_rooms	Computer room, General Studies room, Music room, Visual Arts room, English Activity room, Chinese Calligraphy room, Art Therapy room, Student Activity room
fac_others	Multi-purpose room, Art Gallery, School hall, Library, Space Science Learning room, STREAM room, MAPS Garden
fac_support_for_specialedu	Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and Tactile guide path plan.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	46
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers	60
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training	93
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor	98
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above	27
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	61
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	20
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	16
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	64
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	Self-directed learning, Activity-based learning, e-learning (P.4-P.6) P.3-P.6 classes are streamed according to students' learning performance (Elite teaching and Remedial Teaching)
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	Adopt a diversified assessment approach, such as teacher observations, student self-assessments, peer evaluations, parental assessments, formative assessments, examinations, and projects. In addition, students' speaking abilities in Chinese, English, and Putonghua are assessed during regular coursework and examinations, providing feedback for teachers, students and parents.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays	Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon	Yes
streaming_arrangement	Students' academic results, gender ratio and conduct are taken into consideration.
no_of_school_days_per_week	5
no_of_periods_per_day	10
duration_of_each_period	30
school_starts_at	8:10
school_starts_at_AMPM	AM
school_ends_at_AMPM	Please see remarks
lunch_start_time	1:05
lunch_end_time	2:05
lunch_arrangement	Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_life	School-based counselling activities, Environmental Protection Day, Joyful Fruit Month, Dynamic Morning Workout
school_life_remarks	School ends at 3:00p.m. (P.1-P.2) / 3:10p.m. (P.3-P.6)
life_wide_learning	Provides various extracurricular activities, including Choir, Handbell Team, Sign Language Song Team, Dancing Team, Chinese Calligraphy, Olympiad Math Training, English Drama, Speech Festival Training, Athletic Team, Swimming Team, various ball sports training and STEM school teams, etc., which help broaden students' experiences and exchanges in different learning fields. Additionally, we enrich students' learning experiences through different exchange programmes, English Day, Chinese Cultural Week, STREAM Day and more.
school_management_url	https://www.ylmaps.edu.hk/%E8%A1%8C%E6%94%BF%E6%9E%B6%E6%A7%8B
school_organisation	Teaching and Learning: Curriculum Development, Teaching Affairs, IT Education School Administration & Organisation: School Affairs, Student Affairs, Administrative Affairs, General Affairs School Ethos and Student Support: Learning Support, Student Guidance and Discipline, Value Education Student Performance: Extra-curricular Activities, Sports Activities, Arts Education
imc_smc_mc	The Incorporated Management Committee consists of the school supervisor and committee members listed in the Chinese version of the School Profile.
school_green_policy	Establish the Campus Little Gardener Program and the MAPS Garden, planting green plants around the school and encouraging students to care for them. Hold Environmental Education Day to promote and educate students on protecting their surrounding environment. Regularly organise eco-friendly activities, such as uniform/old clothing recycling and waste recycling/reuse activities.
school_major_concerns	1. Deepen self-directed learning to stimulate students' creative thinking 2. Enrich students' comprehensive learning experiences to broaden their horizons and unleash their full potential 3. Promote positive education to cultivate students' future civic literacy
learning_and_teaching_strategies	Student-centred learning is adopted. Students are encouraged to read, which promotes student autonomy in learning. Through self-directed learning, initiatives such as pre-lesson preparation, collaborative learning and post-class reflection are implemented. Each subject area employs various self-directed learning (thinking strategies) frameworks to help students establish clear learning goals, enhance problem-solving skills, and systematically grasp new knowledge. Values education learning activities are integrated across different subjects, providing students with a comprehensive learning experience, strengthening connections among peers, and promoting holistic development. To broaden students' learning opportunities and equip them with the skills and competencies needed for the 21st century, cross-curricular STREAM education and project-based learning, which provide students with diverse learning experiences, are implemented.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum	Strengthening values education (including life education and national and security education); utilising school hours effectively to create space for balanced physical and mental development; enriching comprehensive learning experiences to promote holistic development; enhancing care for student diversity; reinforcing STEAM education and cultivating students' media and information literacy; strengthening cross-curricular learning and reading to develop lifelong learning abilities; enhancing assessment literacy to promote the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
dev_of_generic_skills	To cultivate student's generic skills, an array of activities is arranged. Examples include project-based learning, STREAM Day, Chinese Cultural Week, Putonghua Week, English Fair, etc.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours	Through class meetings and life education lessons, students are cultivated to understand themselves and develop a positive outlook on life. Talks and drama performances are arranged during morning assemblies and weekly meetings to promote moral education and life education messages. Through learning experiences such as charity activities and care initiatives, students practice positive values and attitudes in real-life situations. Flag-raising ceremonies and 'Talks under the National Flag' share knowledge and information about recent developments in our country, Chinese culture, Chinese history, and the meaning and significance of the national anthem, flag and emblem.
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	Learner diversity is catered through elite teaching and remedial teaching. P.3-P.6: Classes are streamed according to students' learning abilities to optimize classroom instruction. P.1-P.2: Homework tutoring and after-school learning support groups are offered to assist students with learning difficulties.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	To support students with special educational needs, our school’s student support team provides diverse resources including on-site educational psychologists and speech therapists support, student support groups, homework tutoring groups, social skills training groups. Adjustments for exams and dictations are also available.
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; 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.. Chinese teaching materials designed by the Education Bureau are employed to support non-Chinese speaking students in enhancing their Chinese language skills.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation	Teachers adjust the curriculum based on students' abilities. During the teaching and learning process, appropriate teaching strategies are flexibly employed to cater to students with different characteristics. Additionally, policies for adjusting homework, dictations and assessments are implemented for students with learning needs.
home-school_co-operation_url	https://www.ylmaps.edu.hk/%E5%AE%B6%E9%95%B7%E6%95%99%E5%B8%AB%E6%9C%83
home-school_co-operation	Our school has established a Parent-Teacher Association and a Parent Volunteer Team to assist in organising large events and community visits. Various activities are held to promote home-school collaboration, such as parent-teacher meetings, talks and parent-child competitions during Sports Days. Regular meetings of the Parent-Teacher Association are convened to facilitate communication. The school and the Parent-Teacher Association jointly offer 30 scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding performance in service and academics.
school_ethos	We are committed to establishing students' correct values and attitudes, creating a caring and supportive campus. To enhance students' sense of belonging to the school, teachers give small birthday gifts to students, fostering a warm atmosphere at school. All service teams have a promotion system, allowing students to set goals and establish a sense of mission while serving and caring for others. Peer support teams and parent volunteer teams are established, enabling givers to experience the joy of helping others. Adaptation courses for Primary 1 students and Pre-secondary 1 talks are held to provide a sense of security for those facing new environments.
school_dev_plan	1. Develop and optimize STREAM education. 2. Establish healthy lifestyles for students by promoting mental health education and increasing students' physical activity.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	1. Implement professional development for teachers in line with the concerns and development goals of the school. 2. Encourage teachers to enhance teaching effectiveness through collaborative lesson planning, peer observations, and co-teaching. 3. Encourage teachers to participate in both internal and external training to improve their teaching professionalism.
school_character_others	Our students have achieved outstanding results in various areas. For recent notable accomplishments, please refer to the Chinese version of the School Profile.