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Yuen Long Public Middle School Alumni Association Primary School

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school_nameYuen Long Public Middle School Alumni Association Primary School
districtYuen Long
school_address2 Town Park Road North, Yuen Long, N.T.
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel24750328
school_fax24747289
school_emailinfo@ylaps.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.ylaps.edu.hk
school_mottoDiligence, Filial Piety,
Friendliness, Honesty
school_missionTo nurture our students to serve the community by enhancing our school motto and to extend students' potential to the full by providing good quality education with a balance of development of the five values: moral and civic, intellectual, social skills, physical and aesthetic education.
sponsoring_bodyYuen Long Public Middle School Alumni Association
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1989
religionNot Applicable
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poa_school_net73
imcEstablished
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members39%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcWong Hin Yeung
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMr.
name_of_school_headKeung Wing Yi
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size5000
nominated_sec_schoolYuen Long Public Middle School Alumni Association Tang Siu Tong Secondary School
school_busYes
nanny_vanYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$30"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$470"
fac_no_of_classroom24
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground2
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_rooms11 special rooms: Art Room, Music Room, STEM Room, English Room, Theatre, General Studies Room, IT Room, PE Room, Medical Room, two student guidance and counselling rooms.
fac_othersThe whole school is air-conditioned. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, fibre optics and Wifi networks.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts46
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers50
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above20
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training82
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_414
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_932
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above54
previous_year_no_of_class_p14
previous_year_no_of_class_p24
previous_year_no_of_class_p34
previous_year_no_of_class_p44
previous_year_no_of_class_p54
previous_year_no_of_class_p64
previous_year_no_of_class_total24
current_year_no_of_class_p14
current_year_no_of_class_p24
current_year_no_of_class_p34
current_year_no_of_class_p44
current_year_no_of_class_p54
current_year_no_of_class_p64
current_year_no_of_class_total24
cs_mode_of_teachingCo-operative Learning whole school approach.
no_of_test_per_year_P10
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_regularlyNo
upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_webYes
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_webYes
diversified_assessmentA wide range of formative and summative assessments (such as projects, tasks, book reports, presentations and unit tests) are used to assess students' learning performance.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementEither Putonghua or Cantonese is used as the medium of instruction in Chinese lessons in classes of mixed ability at P.1 - P.4 levels.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day9
duration_of_each_period35
school_starts_at8:00
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:05
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:55
lunch_end_time2:05
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_lifeOur school aims at maintaining a healthy school campus. A policy of a healthy school has established to reinforce students' healthy living habits.
school_life_remarksThere is morning reading time and morning exercise before lessons begin. Different relaxing activities are scheduled at recess and lunch break.
life_wide_learningThere are more than forty activity clubs in our school such as music, art, PE, drama, dancing, solo-verse speaking and choral speaking, STEM coding, etc to help students construct new knowledge. In order to foster students' development of arts and culture, our school offers opportunities for students to learn wind and string instruments from P1. Through these activities, students can extend their potential according to their own interests and strengths which in turn can achieve our goal─ "One Child, One Skill".
school_management_urlhttps://www.ylaps.edu.hk/information.php?cid=13
school_organisationThe Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) is established, composing of representatives from different parties (including parents, teachers and the community) so that transparency and accountability are increased. The committee works closely together with the school, to provide appropriate recommendation in leading and supporting school development.
imc_smc_mcOur objectives are to provide quality education for students, to cultivate a balanced development in students with the five values (moral and civic, intellectual, social skills, physical and aesthetic education). To carry forward the spirit of the motto, students' talents are developed and the life goal in serving others is reinforced.
school_green_policyEnvironmental Protection Ambassadors were recruited annually for promoting organic farming and environmental protection activities.
To raise awareness of environmental protection, students are encouraged to take part in 'Green and Conservation activities'. We participated in Green 2.0 campaign(Solar Harvest),to help our students to protect our environment in daily lives. The school-based curriculum 'Carbon Neutral' was established to promote the reduction in carbon dioxide emission.
school_major_concerns_urlhttps://www.ylaps.edu.hk/course.php?cid=27
school_major_concerns1. To promote diversified learning to increase students' capabilities of learning which help respond to new challenges in the future.
2. To adopt a healthy lifestyle and foster students' whole-person development through continuous cultivation of positive education.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttps://www.ylaps.edu.hk/course.php?cid=27
learning_and_teaching_strategiesLanguage proficiency is emphasized in our teaching focus. Integrated modes of learning are used to enhance the four language skills. Inquiry-based learning is practised in Mathematics and General Studies in order to build students' logical thinking. Multiple intelligences are highlighted in the regular curriculum, including life-wide learning and cross-curricular programs. Overseas study tours are arranged so as to enrich students’ other learning experiences.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculumThe school is concerned about students’ ability and interest in learning. To further develop students in the aspects of knowledge, skills, values and attitudes, we integrate the seven learning goals of primary education and equip students to be all-rounded by including the importance of nurturing a sense of belonging to our country, the Chinese culture, values education, active learning, STEAM education, reading and information literacy, a healthy lifestyle and balanced physical and mental development in our curriculum.
dev_of_generic_skillsThrough various teaching and learning strategies, our school provides students with appropriate training in generic skills. The practice of cooperative learning not only provides opportunities to train their communicating skills, but also fosters students to apply the generic skills and techniques they master in other key learning areas, which promotes self-directed and lifelong learning.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursPositive values and attitudes are cultivated in different subjects and activities, especially through the participation in assemblies and school-based personal growth lessons. As stated in our major concerns, Students are nurtured to be persevere and self-disciplined. They are able to love themselves and others as well.
student_support_urlhttps://www.ylaps.edu.hk/awards.php?cid=332
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityTo cater to the diversity of students' learning, our school employs diverse learning strategies and activities, along with a school-based curriculum. Additionally, we provide continuous learning support to students, such as learning support programmes, remedial classes and after-school academic support programmes, to address learner diversity and motivate students’ engagement with learning.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationOur school is committed to developing an inclusive culture through a whole-school approach to support students with special educational needs. Resources are allocated and external programmes are integrated to provide appropriate and diverse support for these students, such as the School-based Speech Therapy Service and the School-based Educational Psychology Service, in order to enhance their learning and adjustment to school life.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptationTo cater for student diversity, school-based programmes and special arrangements for learning tasks and assessments are implemented according to the specific needs of different students. The school also provides pull-out programmes for gifted or underperforming students. Additionally, our school creates opportunities to enrich students’ learning experiences by implementing afternoon integrated programmes. This approach not only fosters students’ whole person development but also strikes a balance between their mental and academic growth.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttps://www.ylaps.edu.hk/parents_corner.php?cid=116
home-school_co-operationOur school values home-school cooperation. Parents are regarded as significant partners in school development. A number of activities are organized by the PTA throughout the academic year. We encourage parents to participate in school activities to give the best support to their children through collaboration and joint efforts.
school_ethosOur school aims at helping students to build up good character. A school-based counselling scheme is implemented to develop students' self-management capabilities and equip them to become good citizens to serve the community.
future_dev_urlhttps://www.ylaps.edu.hk/attachment/upload/files/pdf/2021yearplan.pdf
school_dev_planThrough promoting the four key tasks, seven learning goals, twelve priority values and attitudes, and nine generic skills introduced in the education reform with the goal to cater for learner diversity, and collaborating with the EDB, universities and various organizations, our school designs appropriate school-based curriculum to optimize lessons and enhance the professionalism of our teachers. Through small class teaching, using Putonghua as the medium of instruction in Chinese lessons and e-Learning, our school implements co-operative learning and classroom management strategies to enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching. By recruiting one more NET, organizing various activities to create an authentic environment, conducting study tours and participating in external competitions, our school enhances students' English competency.
teacher_pro_training_and_devOur teachers are encouraged to pursue continuing professional development by joining various seminars and courses to build a learning organization. We continually refine our teaching strategies in order to enhance students' learning.
school_character_othersOur school has well equipped with e-Learning facilities for years.
1. Hardware: All classrooms have equipped with interactive touchable monitors, optic fiber and WiFi networks.
2. Software: Learning and Management System, Moodle is set up and co-operated with interactive software to enhance students' self-directed learning.
3. Classroom management: Student-centered and flipped classroom pedagogies are facilitated with BYOD classes in higher classes.
4. Establishment of STEM Room for different Extra Curricular Activities.