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Buddhist Chan Wing Kan Memorial School

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school_nameBuddhist Chan Wing Kan Memorial School
districtYuen Long
school_address23 Lam Hau Tsuen Road, Ma Tin, Yuen Long
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel24753663
school_fax24753991
school_emailinfo@bcwkms.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.bcwkms.edu.hk
school_mottoEnglighten with wisdom
Manifest with Compassion
school_missionThe school is sponsored by the Hong Kong Buddhist Association (HKBA). Our vision is to instil Buddhist values and create a caring and supportive community for learning. It aims to provide students with extensive development opportunities and nurture them with compassion and fraternity that help them excel and make them citizens of integrity and capable leaders of tomorrow.
sponsoring_bodyThe Hong Kong Buddhist Association
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year2008
religionBuddhism
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poa_school_net73
imcEstablished
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcHee Meng
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcVen.
name_of_school_headChan Moon Lam
title_of_school_headMr.
school_size5400
nanny_vanYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$30"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$300"
fac_no_of_classroom29
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground4
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsComputer rooms, 4 small group rooms, 2 activity rooms, art room, music room, English reading room, general studies & STEAM room, Chill zone, library and 2 conference rooms.
fac_othersRoof garden, rock climbing wall, planting area, plant nursery area and meditation garden.
fac_support_for_specialeduAccessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts49
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers52
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above30
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training50
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_42
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_920
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above78
previous_year_no_of_class_p14
previous_year_no_of_class_p25
previous_year_no_of_class_p35
previous_year_no_of_class_p44
previous_year_no_of_class_p54
previous_year_no_of_class_p64
previous_year_no_of_class_total26
current_year_no_of_class_p14
current_year_no_of_class_p24
current_year_no_of_class_p35
current_year_no_of_class_p45
current_year_no_of_class_p54
current_year_no_of_class_p64
current_year_no_of_class_total26
cs_mode_of_teaching1. Enhancement scheme for gifted students from P.1 - P.6.
2. Intensive remedial teaching in Chinese, Math and English from P.2 - P.6.
cs_remarksPutonghua as the medium of instruction in Chinese subject in some classes from P.1 - P.6.
no_of_test_per_year_P10
no_of_exam_per_year_P12
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_regularlyYes
upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_webYes
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_webYes
diversified_assessmentFormative Assessments: Carried out after each module. Focus on skill-based assessment and classroom observation. Parents' feedback are valued.
Summative Assessments: 3 examinations
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementFor P.1 - P.2, based on the teaching language in Chinese subject.
For P.3 - P.6, based on the teaching language in Chinese subject and pupils' academic results.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day9
duration_of_each_period35
school_starts_at8:15
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:35
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:25
lunch_end_time1:25
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_lifeWe promote a policy of healthy eating as a way of encouraging students to adopt a healthier lifestyle. We encourage students to eat more fruit, vegetables and carbohydrates. Our lunch supplier is committed to providing healthy meals.
school_life_remarks1. Afternoon exercise sessions are scheduled to foster students' habit of doing exercise;
2. To maintain spiritual health, meditation activities are arranged;
3. Participate in "School Physical Fitness Award Scheme".
life_wide_learningVarious uniform teams: Cub Scouts, Brownies, Road Safety Patrol, Flag-guards.
Arts & Performance: dance club, handchime, choir, shadow play, Chinese painting, pottery, marching band, instrumental classes, Chinese Orchestra.
Sports: gymnastics, fancy skipping, track and field, various ball games like football and basketball.
STEM learning: Knowing More About IT Programme
school_management_urlhttp://www.bcwkms.edu.hk/web/page.action?id=24
school_organisationBuddhist Association School Managing Authority, Incorporated Management Committee, School Development Board, School Improvement Board and Multi-functional School Administrative Team.
imc_smc_mcEstablished in November 2008.
school_green_policy> Recycling Scheme
> Encourage Healthy meals and cherish food.
> Energy Saving Policy is conducted in school.
> Environmental Ambassadors help with the Environmental activities.
school_major_concerns1. To establish a positive campus through whole school approach.
2. To achieve our students' future success by optimizing teaching and learning.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttp://www.bcwkms.edu.hk/web/page.action?id=226
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. Cooperative learning, life-wide learning, cross-curricular activities, STEAM learning activities and e-learning resources are implemented in our school so as to enhance effectiveness in teaching and learning.
2. "Gifted education in whole-class and school-based curriculum" is operated within our P.1-6 classrooms.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculumOur curriculum develops with the base of the updated seven learning goals, enable our pupils to:
1. Understand our country and the Chinese culture, and cultivate a sense of belonging and national identity;
2. Know how to distinguish right from wrong, respect for others and care for others with thoughtful and sensible judgements and behaviours;
3. Foster solid knowledge base to facilitate personal growth and development;
4. Be proactive in biliterate and trilingual communication;
5. Develop generic skills and inquiry thinking holistically;
6. Cultivate an interest in extensive reading and habit, and use information and information technology in a rational and responsible manner;
7. Lead a healthy lifestyle and develop personal hobbies and talents.
dev_of_generic_skillsTo cultivate students' generic skills through project learning and diversified activities.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursOur school implements the policy of 'Integration of Counselling and Guidance' to help students develop positive values. We are committed to providing a caring and loving environment for our students, and fostering a harmonious teacher-student learning atmosphere. In addition, we place great emphasis on promoting moral education, and as a result, our students have demonstrated exceptional conduct and manners. We also encourage our students to care for others through activities such as the 'Gratitude Tree'.
student_support_urlhttp://www.bcwkms.edu.hk/web/page.action?id=101
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity1. Professional support: school-based educational psychologist, speech therapist, social workers, SENCO, SENSTs and SENAT.
2. Gifted education: enrichment courses are offered to talented students in order to realize one’s full potential.
3. Classes for SEN students: small-group classes and remedial classes are arranged to facilitate and motivate the learning of less able students. Also, after-school remedial classes are provided to students in need.
4. Small-group learning: the groups emphasize on reading, writing and social skills.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education- Professional support and services are provided from professionals (school-based educational psychologist, school-based speech therapist, school social worker). They are in the Student Support Team with the SENCO, SENSTs, teaching assistants and other teacher representatives.
- Various training groups are offered, such as AIM project, social skills training groups and attention span training groups. They aim at catering for individual differences and to help students with special educational needs.
support_for_non_chinese_studentsOur 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; 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. To facilitate their mastery of Chinese learning, and enhance their interest in learning Chinese, our school has held regular Chinese learning groups after school for non-Chinese speaking students.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptationCurriculum tailoring and adaptation are adopted according to students' abilities.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttp://www.bcwkms.edu.hk/web/page.action?id=125
home-school_co-operationPromote a harmonious teacher-parent relationship through regular meetings, activities, workshops and seminars.
school_ethosWe provide a great variety of educational experiences for students in order to develop positive values and promote good attitudes.
future_dev_urlhttp://www.bcwkms.edu.hk/web/page.action?id=94
school_dev_planOur school's three-year development plan focuses on "Positive School" and "Achieving the Future". Creating a positive school through different values education and campus design, promoting social and emotional learning to cultivate students' empathy and establish a positive campus. The school is fully committed to promoting STEM education to develop students' 21st-century skills, including problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. We will comprehensively promote e-learning to enhance teaching effectiveness and strengthen students' information literacy skills. We will continue to cultivate students' positive thinking and equip them with the ability to use information technology to face future challenges.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev- Through different training courses held by the Hong Kong Buddhist Association, Yuen Long District Development Day and our school, we can enhance teachers' professional knowledge of planning lessons effectively.
- Organize workshops for teachers on students's mental health and value education, integrating these concepts into their teaching to promote the holistic development of students.
- Conduct specialized workshops to enhance teachers' understanding of national development, integrating the knowledge into educational practices.
- We enhance teaching and learning by organizing different school-based and subject-based workshops for teachers, joining various projects organized by universities and EDB and having lesson study.
school_character_others1. Different overseas educational learning trips are held every year.
2. We provide sufficient opportunities for students who are competent in IT and other areas by participating in various schemes.
3. Sister School Scheme, enhance the academic exchange, arouse students' sense of national identity.

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