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Tin Shui Wai Catholic Primary School

POA School Net：72

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school_name	Tin Shui Wai Catholic Primary School
district	Yuen Long
school_address	28 Tin Pak Road, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long, N.T.
school_type_1	Aided
school_type_2	Whole Day
medium_of_instruction	Chinese
school_tel	26178212
school_fax	26178252
school_email	sch@tswcps.edu.hk
school_website	https://www.tswcps.edu.hk
school_motto	ad summum et perfectionem
school_mission	We follow the traditional path of Catholic schools which stress holistic education based on the Gospel. We encourage students to follow God, spread His love in their daily lives, live with others cooperatively and with mutual respect, be self-disciplined, accept their civic responsibilities and care for our God given environment.
sponsoring_body	The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
student_gender	Co-ed
commencement_of_operation_year	1995
religion	Catholicism

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poa_school_net	72
imc	Established
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members	93%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Li Chi Yuen
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Rev.
name_of_school_head	Chow Hoi Yan Santina
title_of_school_head	Principal
school_size	5600
nominated_sec_school	Shung Tak Catholic English College, Pui Shing Catholic Secondary School
school_bus	Yes
parent_teacher_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
asc_pta_fee	"$20"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items	"Fees for specific purposes $300"
fac_no_of_classroom	30
fac_no_of_school_hall	1
fac_no_of_playground	3
fac_no_of_library	1
fac_special_rooms	Prayer Room, Multi-Media Computer Rooms, Multi-purpose Activity Centre, Guidance Room, Reading Jungle, Moral & Civic Education Resource Centre, Music Rooms & Visual Arts Rooms etc.
fac_others	Computers, electronic smartboards and internet access at school. Green garden, greenhouse, St. Jerome Rainbowland, campus TV are included.
fac_support_for_specialedu	Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	55
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers	58
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training	100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor	99
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above	28
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	36
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	23
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	22
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	55
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	The school implements small class teaching and teachers use a variety of teaching strategies to cater for learners' learning diversity.
cs_remarks	Through a variety of learning activities and teaching strategies, fostering pupils' generic skills through authentic learning experience among their peers.
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	No
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web	No
diversified_assessment	Apply Assessment For Learning in both teaching and learning including formative assessment and summative assessment. For example, project-based learning, practical assessment, learning log, self-assessment, peer assessment as well as comments from parents.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays	Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon	Yes
streaming_arrangement	Primary two to Primary six are streamed according to students' English learning performance in order to enhance students' English proficiency.
no_of_school_days_per_week	5
no_of_periods_per_day	10
duration_of_each_period	30
school_starts_at	8:15
school_starts_at_AMPM	AM
school_ends_at	3:30
school_ends_at_AMPM	PM
lunch_start_time	12:45
lunch_end_time	1:45
lunch_arrangement	Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_life	In order to promote all-round development of students, the school has implemented a holistic curriculum including gymnastics and community service. Besides, we participate in sportACT Programme. We also provide students with multi-intelligent activities before classes and during recess time.
life_wide_learning	Mathematical Olympiad, scientific class, Chinese and English debating teams, athletics, basketball, table tennis, badminton, football, volleyball, rope skipping, golf, dance, choir, Western and Chinese instrument classes, campus makeup artist, Green Kids, coding and STEM, Campus TV, Speech, drama, flag-raising Team, Cub Scouts, Community Youth Club, Young Pioneers of Christ, etc.
school_management_url	https://www.tswcps.edu.hk
school_organisation	The Incorporated Management Committee members support the school well. The Principal and the core team have applied distributed leadership to facilitate the sustainable development of the school.
imc_smc_mc	The Incorporated Management Committee members include the school Supervisor, Principal, an Independent Manager, Teacher Managers and Parent Managers.
school_green_policy	To raise awareness of environmental protection among pupils and encourage them to put it into practice.
school_major_concerns_url	https://www.tswcps.edu.hk/
school_major_concerns	1. More activities are organised in the whole-day school to enrich students' learning experiences. 2. To instil moral values and attitude towards life in students.
learning_and_teaching_plan_url	https://www.tswcps.edu.hk
learning_and_teaching_strategies	1. Promoting the concept of Catholic school education to achieve the whole person education. 2. Promoting small class teaching, enhance teacher-student interaction. 3. Introducing a strategy of self-directed learning, stimulate students' learning motivation, promote students' diversity of learning and construct moral values and attitude towards life. 4. Through project learning and full-scale activities, students' learning experiences will be enriched and students' study skills and thinking skills will be cultivated. Higher forms establish a domestic and international exchange learning journey to expand students' horizons. 5. For two classes in each level from P.3 to P.6, Putonghua is used as the medium of instruction for teaching the main texts of the Chinese Language. P.1 to P.3 English textbooks implements the "PLPR" (English Reading Scheme) to develop students' bi-literacy and trilingual skills. 6. Promoting STEAM Education to stimulate students' creative thinking.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum	Our school focuses on seven key areas to optimize the overall curriculum. First our school has reorganized the school-based Values Education framework and curriculum. The timetable has been revised to make the best use of whole-day school to strengthen Values Education, create space for effective use of learning time, and promote activities to help balance both physical and mental development of our students. Our school also implements various activities to enrich students' all-round learning experiences. We cater to the diverse needs of students through a variety of classroom activities. We also focus on STEAM Education in the classroom and help develop students' media and information literacy. Students are involved in activities like, cross-curricular learning and reading to develop lifelong learning abilities. We are committed to improving assessment literacy so as to promote teaching and learning effectiveness.
dev_of_generic_skills	Through theme-based learning tasks and diversified inquiry activities, students are led to use information technology and combine life experiences to learn to use knowledge to enhance their interest in learning. It also designs a full range of learning activities. Students record and collect information during field visits, use multiple intelligences to complete learning tasks, and extend learning.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours	With a determination to cultivate the five core values of Catholicism through the teaching of various subjects and diversified learning experiences in order to coordinate with the growth and development of students, nurture students' positive values and positive attitudes. Inspire students with the spirit of nationalism for self-improvement and practice of civic responsibility. Develop an attitude of gratitude, making the Earth a delightful place to live.
student_support_url	https://www.tswcps.edu.hk
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	Providing a bridging course for Primary One, different activities and training for Primary Six and homework counseling to support students in need.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	Core members of student support team, principles and consideration on deployment of resources such as Learning Support Grant, Enhanced School-based Speech Therapy Service, specific measures in supporting students with SEN like teaching adaptation and assessment accommodation. Our school hires school-based educational psychologist, school-based speech therapist and school social worker to provide remedial learning groups, training on social skills, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), mechanism in soliciting parents' views and discussion on student progress.
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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. Through the organization of cultural performances, cultural experience days and cultural tracking activities, students can understand Chinese culture. In addition, non-Chinese speaking students can visit famous places in Hong Kong and let them experience the different cultures in Hong Kong.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation	Provide homework and assessment adjustments for students with special learning needs. Provide extra learning tasks or activities for more able students to brighten up their lives.
home-school_co-operation_url	http://www.tswcps.edu.hk
home-school_co-operation	Our school lays a lot of importance on parent-child relationship. In order to enrich parents’ parenting skills and enhance parent-child relationships, our school organises educational seminars, group trainings, workshops and parent-child activities. Our school also organises parent volunteer teams for various programs, allowing more parents to support school activities and development which helps strengthen home-school communication and cooperation.
school_ethos	Our school helps students' understanding the values of "Truth, Justice, Love, Life and Family" which leads them to a healthy and harmonious life based on the core values of Catholic schools through various activities such as Big Brothers and Sisters Scheme, Primary 1 Orientation Day, Moral Education Classes and 'Jesus's Little Disciples' Award Scheme, etc.
future_dev_url	https://www.tswcps.edu.hk
school_dev_plan	1. Reading across the curriculum 2. Promoting Healthy Living Habits Among Students
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	Align with the development of the school and continuously improve the professional capacity of the teaching team.
school_character_others	Our school has joined and co-organized various overseas study tours in order to let our students know more about the culture and people of different countries and provide more learning opportunities for them to improve their English and Putonghua proficiency.