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Chinese Y.M.C.A. Primary School
POA School Net：72
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| school_name | Chinese Y.M.C.A. Primary School |
|---|---|
| district | Yuen Long |
| school_address | Tin Fu Court, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long, N.T. |
| school_type_1 | Aided |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| medium_of_instruction | Chinese |
| school_tel | 24450580 |
| school_fax | 24483960 |
| school_email | info@cymcaps.edu.hk |
| school_website | http://www.cymcaps.edu.hk |
| school_motto | Full development of Spirit, Body and Mind. |
| school_mission | To observe the Bible spirit "Not to be served, but to serve" and provide quality education to pupils. Our school also tries, by all means, to enhance our pupils' multiple intelligence inside and outside the classrooms. |
| sponsoring_body | Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong |
| student_gender | Co-ed |
| commencement_of_operation_year | 2000 |
| religion | Protestantism / Christianity |
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| poa_school_net | 72 |
|---|---|
| imc | Established |
| name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Yeung Pee Tak Peter |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
| name_of_school_head | Mah Wing Yee Vernier |
| title_of_school_head | Ms. |
| school_size | 5575 |
| school_bus | Yes |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| asc_pta_fee | "$40" |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | "Fees for specific purposes: $400" |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 33 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 4 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | English Wonderland, Steam Lab room, Chinese Culture Room, Visual Art room, Metaverse room, Music room, Student Activity Centre, Smart Sports Centre, Counselling Room. |
| fac_others | 3 Remedial teaching / counselling rooms. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 56 |
| previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers | 63 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 95 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 44 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 14 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 22 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 36 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 42 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p4 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p5 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p6 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 30 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 30 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | 1. Different pedagogies (especially Brain-based learning strategies) are adopted to enhance learning and teaching effectiveness. 2. Remedial classes are arranged to narrow the learning gap. 3. Whole school approach to cater for different learning needs. |
| cs_remarks | Small class teaching approach is undertaking for all classes to cater individual differences among students. |
| 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 | 1. Formative and diversified assessment. 2. Summative assessment: P.1 No exams in the year; P.2 to P.5 - twice a year. P.6 three times a year 3. Assessment of generic skills through project learning. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | 1. Students are evenly grouped in different classes according to their academic performance. No streaming classes arrangement. 2. Based on the abilities of students, teachers adopt the curriculum and design learning materials to cater for learning differences. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 6 |
| duration_of_each_period | 40 |
| school_starts_at | 8:10 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:00 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 1:00 |
| lunch_end_time | 2:10 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| healthy_school_life | "Healthy campus" has been one of the goals of a long-term development plan of our school. We have participated in the Quality Education Fund "Thematic Network on Healthy Schools". With the help of self-assessment and monitoring system, it can effectively assist in the review and development of a culture of health awareness. |
| school_life_remarks | 1. We have morning assembly & morning prayer. 2. Native Eng teachers work concertedly with local Eng teachers to provide a rich English learning atmosphere. 3. Students learn Life Education in classrooms and through co-curricular activities. 4. Orientation Day is organized for P.1 students. 5. High school bridging courses are organized for P.6 students. 6. No Homework Day scheme to enhance parent-child relationship. |
| life_wide_learning | We provide over 80 kinds of multi-intelligence courses such as musical instruments, Language ambassadors, Hong Kong Grasshopper Scouts, creative drama, career and life planning. We also provide more than 50 extra-curricular activities such as English drama, puppetry, science team, Chinese dance, Chinese drum and different learning trips overseas to broaden students' view. |
| school_management_url | https://www.cymcaps.edu.hk/tc/ |
| school_organisation | Education Department of the Sponsoring Body manages all the schools or institutes under CYMCA. Incorporated Management Committee manages the development and operations of CYMCAPS. Principal leads the school; Vice-principal manages the daily routines and administration work of the school; Middle-manager for Curriculum Development leads all the teachers to develop school-based curriculum in order to enhance teaching and learning in the school. |
| imc_smc_mc | Incorporated Management Committee |
| school_green_policy | 1. To promote paperless office. 2. To establish traditional farms. 3. Install solar energy collection devices. 4. Co-operate with Green@Community to recycle. |
| school_major_concerns_url | https://www.cymcaps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=9 |
| school_major_concerns | 1. To enhance students' flexibility, resilience and courage facing challenges. 2. To enhance students' learning abilities through multi-dimensional learning experiences and prepare for fitting the future digital environment. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | https://www.cymcaps.edu.hk/tc/subjects.php?wid=21 |
| learning_and_teaching_strategies | Diverse and different teaching and learning strategies are adopted to cater for students' needs and interests, providing them with an all-round and well-balanced education in the following areas: values and attitudes; intellect; physique; social skills; aesthetics and spirituality. |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | 1. Enhance STEAM education, let students get equipped for the digital learning environment in the future. 2. Nurture students to be a responsible citizen in the country and the world, to develop students' correct values. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | The activity teaching approach and I.T. teaching are adopted to facilitate the enhancement of students' creativity, problem-solving skills, collaborative skills and high-order thinking skills. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | Through assembly, class building activities, 'Healthy Life' curriculum, uniform groups, community service and different programs, we aim to nurture students with positive values and attitude. There is a Bible lesson in P.1-6. Through Bible stories and games, students are nurtured to take Jesus as an example and love their neighbors as themselves. |
| student_support_url | https://www.cymcaps.edu.hk/tc/growing.php?wid=39 |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Remedial teaching is adopted to uplift students' academic performance as well as to cater for their learning differences. Moreover, we arrange the advanced students to be small teachers. During recesses, they study with lower primary students, giving them instructions in their learning. Besides that, our school has Student Support Team, which gives help and support to individual student in their learning need. To further strengthen gifted students' learning, we provide Mathematical Olympiad, Junior Space and Science Discovery classes. |
| whole_school_approach_integrated_education | 'Early Identification and Intervention Programme for Primary One Students with Learning Difficulties', teaching and homework adaptation and assessment accommodation, remedial learning groups, training on social skills, School-based Speech Therapy Service, Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special educational needs. |
| support_for_non_chinese_students | Our 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; arranging intensive Chinese learning and teaching mode(s), e.g. pull-out learning if necessary, split-class/group learning, etc; developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting learning and teaching materials; 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. By creating a richer language context and providing different learning opportunities, non-Chinese speaking students can learn with confidence and develop their strengths. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | 1. Providing suitable adjustment on homework and assessments for students with learning difficulties. Students with reading and writing difficulties will be given extra time 2. We have developed a school-based curriculum to cater the individual differences among students. Teachers renew the contents of the curriculum every academic year. 3. Based on the abilities of students, teachers adopt the curriculum and design learning materials for different needs. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | https://www.cymcaps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=47 |
| home-school_co-operation | 1. A parent-teacher association is established. 2. Home-school activities are held regularly to help children grow up healthily and happily. 3. We organise "Parents Academy" Programmes (16 sessions per year), providing parents the techniques of nurturing children. |
| school_ethos | 1. Our school strives to nurture love education as well as develop students' character and their academic achievement. 2. We participate in the Quality Education Fund "Thematic Network on Healthy Schools", to develop healthy culture. 3. We participate in the Adolescent Project and cooperate with the churches to promote a nurturing and caring school culture. |
| future_dev_url | https://www.cymcaps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=11 |
| school_dev_plan | 1. Interface between kindergarten, primary and secondary school is well-established. 2. Unique school-based curriculum including English, STEAM, Metaverse education, Chinese picture book and experiential Learning 3. Character education: Healthy campus, Parent Academy, Healthy Life Education. 4. Global Campus. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | Teachers enroll different kinds of courses and workshop in subject matter and administrative aspect. All the subject panels and departments of the school will make a plan for the professional development each academic year in order to deal with the recent education trend. |
| school_character_others | Chinese YMCA of HK is an international organization which actively supports the school to organize cross-cultural and cross-boundary programmes in order to broaden the life experience and international perspective of the students. Also, school sets a platform for students using different languages. YMCA provides resources for the school to promote two concepts "International Here" and "International There" at school. Students will be immersed in an internationalized environment through different programmes while staying in HK. |