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TWGHs Yiu Dak Chi Memorial Primary School (Yuen Long)

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school_name	TWGHs Yiu Dak Chi Memorial Primary School (Yuen Long)
district	Yuen Long
school_address	Estate Primary School, Phase I, Tin Shui Estate, Tin Shui Wai, N.T.
school_type_1	Aided
school_type_2	Whole Day
medium_of_instruction	Chinese
school_tel	24451168
school_fax	24451358
school_email	ydcps@tungwah.org.hk
school_website	http://www.ydc.edu.hk
school_motto	“Diligence, Frugality, Loyalty and Trustworthiness” as the guiding principle in the moral development of students.
school_mission	Our mission is to provide comprehensive and multifarious services to children and young people to enable them to exert their full potentialities and, eventually, to serve the community. We are committed to achieving an all-round development in our young generation through the provision of a congenial learning environment, and nurturing them to become good citizens. We firmly believe in the school motto: "Diligence, Frugality, Loyalty and Faithfulness" as the guiding principle in the moral and intellectual development of our children and young people.
sponsoring_body	Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
student_gender	Co-ed
commencement_of_operation_year	1992
religion	Not Applicable

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poa_school_net	72
imc	Established
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Ng Jonathan Yee
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Mr.
name_of_school_head	Law Chi Man
title_of_school_head	Mr.
school_size	5000
nanny_van	Yes
parent_teacher_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
asc_pta_fee	"$20"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items	"$300"
fac_no_of_classroom	30
fac_no_of_school_hall	1
fac_no_of_playground	2
fac_no_of_library	1
fac_special_rooms	Inno Space, Immersive Classroom, Creative Centre, Board Game Room, School Campus TV, Student's Activity Room, Library, Music Room, Art room, Conference Room, Archive Room, English Room, Positive Paradise.
fac_others	The school has a farmland for students to try organic planting. The Positive Paradise on the covered playground for students' activities.
fac_support_for_specialedu	Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	33
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers	40
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training	90
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor	75
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above	25
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	36
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	15
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	25
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	60
previous_year_no_of_class_p1	1
previous_year_no_of_class_p2	2
previous_year_no_of_class_p3	3
previous_year_no_of_class_p4	2
previous_year_no_of_class_p5	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p6	4
previous_year_no_of_class_total	16
current_year_no_of_class_p1	1
current_year_no_of_class_p2	1
current_year_no_of_class_p3	2
current_year_no_of_class_p4	3
current_year_no_of_class_p5	2
current_year_no_of_class_p6	4
current_year_no_of_class_total	13
cs_mode_of_teaching	Our school implements small class teaching. From Primary 2, one of the classes will use English as the medium of instruction (except Chinese Language and Putonghua). Putonghua is used to teach Chinese Language in one of P.5 to P.6 classes. Native-speaking English Teachers (NETs) are employed in our school to enhance students' English learning.
cs_remarks	For music lessons, Primary 1 and Primary 2 pupils have one lesson per week for percussion. The lessons are co-teach by subject teachers and professional instructors.
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	To promote pupils' reading strategies through learning in language subject. We have formative assessments in Chinese, English, Mathematics and General studies throughout the year. We designed project learning and STEAM curriculum in different levels. News reports, extensive reading,
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays	Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon	Yes
streaming_arrangement	There are English Immersion classes in one of P.2 classes (except Chinese Language and Putonghua). The medium of instruction is mainly in English.
no_of_school_days_per_week	5
no_of_periods_per_day	9
duration_of_each_period	30
school_starts_at	8:05
school_starts_at_AMPM	AM
school_ends_at	3:15
school_ends_at_AMPM	PM
lunch_start_time	12:55
lunch_end_time	1:55
lunch_arrangement	Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_life	We join “Active Students, Active People” MVPA60 Award Scheme. We have carried out a variety of health-promoting initiatives. We also join "Chest Straighten Up School Campaign" which promotes the importance of retaining the health of vertebral and the spinal care.
school_life_remarks	We have morning assembly and Moral Education to foster Personal Growth of pupils. We design "Class Meeting" in order to promote Positive Education. We organize diversified activities for students especially the musical instruments classes.
life_wide_learning	Wind Band, Percussion Band, Flag-raising Team, STEM Course, Drone, Football Team, Cricket Team, Rugby Team, Taekwondo, Martial art class, Cantonese Opera class, Lion Dance, English Drama, YLE Cambridge English class, Public Speaking class, School Choir, Cub Scout, Brownies, Chinese Dance, Street Dance, Swimming, Drawing class for Kids and Board Games.
school_management_url	http://www.ydc.edu.hk
school_organisation	There are different admin boards such as School Development Team, Curriculum Development Team, Academic Affairs, Discipline and Student Support Team, IT Support Team, Positive Education Team, Students Activity and Students' Affairs Team to oversee the school in Teaching & Learning, Administration and Pastoral Care.
imc_smc_mc	The IMC was founded in 2006. Council members include representatives of school sponsoring bodies, principals, teachers, parents and independents. The IMC Incorporated Management facilitates the promotion of sustainable development of the school and to enhance the transparency and accountability of school management.
school_green_policy	Promote environmental awareness on campus, participate in relevant activities and beautify the campus environment.
school_major_concerns_url	http://www.ydc.edu.hk
school_major_concerns	1. Inspire students' learning motivation, cater for students' diversity, guide students to become enthusiastic learners. 2. Unleash students' potential, create spaces for students to showcase their talents. 3. Focus on values education, sustain a positive campus culture, cultivate students' patriotism and correct values.
learning_and_teaching_plan_url	http://www.ydc.edu.hk
learning_and_teaching_strategies	1. Use of "e-learning", BYOD and multiple teaching strategies to accommodate individual students with learning differences. 2. "BBL" as a teaching strategy enhances classroom interaction and is student-centered. 3. Develop cross-curricular reading, improve students' reading interest and higher-order thinking ability, and promote self-directed learning. 4. Adopt a whole-school participation model, develop and optimize school-based curriculum in different learning areas and increase the experience of learning in English. 5. One of the P.2 classes is used English as the medium instruction. 6. Continue to develop "interactive e-classrooms", combining the advantages of electronic interactive touch screens, e-learning platforms and tablet to enrich the knowledge explored by students. 7. School-based courses to promote STEAM education which cultivate students' creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum	The learning projects focus on the integration of different subjects which enhance the life-wide learning experiences and promoting whole-person development; better catering for learner diversity. To strengthen the cross-curricular learning and reading across the curriculum for developing lifelong learning capabilities.
dev_of_generic_skills	Implement the "Life-wide learning activities" which arouse students' learning motivation and enhance their generic skills. Organize study tours, use mobile learning devices to cooperate with wireless networks to conduct thematic learning.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours	Developed a positive environment to promote students to establish positive interpersonal relationships with the Moral Education lessons. Enhance the positive and caring culture in the campus through appreciation and acceptance of themselves and others.
student_support_url	http://www.ydc.edu.hk
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	1. Nominate students to attend "Web-based Learning Courses for Gifted/More Able Students". 2. Implement the "after-school tutoring programme" to enhance the learning of students. 3. Implement "Enhanced School-based Speech Therapy Service" and "School-based Educational Psychology Service", with speech therapists and educational psychologists on campus to offer support and therapy for students with speech disorders and learning difficulties.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	Creates an inclusive and caring learning environment to cater for the needs of all students. The Student Support Team arranges curriculum accommodation, collaborative lesson planning for students in need. Implement and evaluate IEPs for students with special educational needs. Utilizing screening tools for early identification of students with learning or adaptation difficulties and support needs, arranging teaching adaptation and assessment accommodation, and promoting diversified teaching approaches.
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; 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. Providing Chinese and English translation devices such as electronic reading pens for NCS students to encourage they use of Chinese. NCS students are exempt from Chinese subject exams, replacing tests with progressive assessment to make teaching and evaluation aligned with needs.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation	Put afford to the adaptation of P.1 students and there are different activities provided for them, such as Bridging Course, 'Big Brother & Big Sister' programme to adapt to new learning environment and enjoy their school lives. In accordance with the curriculum, all levels keep on reforming the learning objectives and to design school-based curriculum for lower levels primary students. Our school also designed "Self-directed Learning Booklet" with the use of Electronic Reading Pen for P.1 to P.3 students to help bridging between kindergarten and primary. We developed school-based "Phonetic course" for Primary 1 students, so that they can master the reading skills and enhance the learning of second language.
home-school_co-operation_url	http://www.ydc.edu.hk
home-school_co-operation	Our school has established the PTA to strengthen connection and relationship with parents. We organize "Super PaMa" to provide diversified learning programmes to strengthen parent education. To help children adapt to the new environment and learning mode. Parents are advised to find out children's feelings and learning needs and provide them with encouragement and support. In addition, our school participates in the "School-based After School Care Service Scheme (Expanded Programme)," focusing on supporting underprivileged families. The school provides a venue for primary school students in need to stay after school, receiving care and learning support in a safe and familiar environment, allowing parents to choose to work and improve their livelihoods.
school_ethos	Promote Positive Education which encourages delivering positivity at school. We organize Moral Education, morning meeting, and school-based counseling activities, so as to create a positive school culture. We encourage students to face difficulties with a positive attitude. Implementation of "Classroom Charter" which help students follow classroom routines. We launched " Dual class teachers" in order to reinforce students' care. Parents' workshops or seminars which focus the development and needs of their children.
future_dev_url	http://www.ydc.edu.hk
school_dev_plan	1. Continuously optimize teaching strategies and make use of project learning to enhance students' ability of the self-directed learning. 2. Enrich the English learning environment and variety of activities to enhance the learning of English. 3. Strengthen the development of e-learning platform and encourage the use of tablet (BYOD) to motivate students' learning attitude, the willingness to explore and the independent study of scientific inquiry. 4. Invite City University of Hong Kong Positive Education Laboratory to provide teacher training in order to develop school based curriculum. It aims to help the development of students' positive emotion and facilitate students to encounter their stress and challenges. 5. The implementation of Board Game activities in subjects to enrich students' generic ability.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	1. Encourage teachers to participate in school-based and EDB workshops in different subjects. 2. Provide teacher training and workshops to reinforce teachers' confidence of launching positive education activities at school. 3. Introduce the support of universities and professional teams to strengthen teachers' skills in designing school-based curriculum.
school_character_others	The school provides students with different learning experiences. Our school hosts the STEM English study tour in London.