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| school_name | Gigamind English Primary School |
|---|---|
| district | Yuen Long |
| school_address | School Block A, Maywood Court, Kingswood Villas, 9 Tin Lung Rd., Tin Shui Wai, N.T. |
| school_type_1 | Private |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| medium_of_instruction | English |
| school_tel | 24469883 |
| school_fax | 24469583 |
| school_email | info@gigamind.edu.hk |
| school_website | http://www.gigamind.edu.hk |
| school_motto | To tap the children's potential in a lively learning environment. To care and respect the children, teaching staff and parents. |
| school_mission | Gigamind offers quality education aiming to stimulate the development of children's "Multiple Intelligences" which inspires children's minds, language skills and develop their potential to the fullest extent as "whole person". Scientific thinking and moral education are emphasized to lead children to the quest for truth and the mastery of technology in the future. |
| sponsoring_body | Gigamind Education Foundation Ltd. |
| student_gender | Co-ed |
| commencement_of_operation_year | 2001 |
| religion | Protestantism / Christianity |
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| imc | Not Applicable |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members | Not Applicable |
| name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Chan Po King Betty |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Dr. |
| name_of_school_head | Law Yue Kwan |
| title_of_school_head | Principal |
| school_size | 5000 |
| school_bus | Yes |
| nanny_van | Yes |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| asc_school_fee | "$121000 (in 11 installments)" |
| asc_pta_fee | "$100" |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 12 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 2 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | Music Room (1), Computer Room (1), Art Room (1). |
| previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers | 21 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 71 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 52 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 0 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 47 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 29 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 24 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 2 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 2 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 2 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p4 | 2 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p5 | 2 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p6 | 2 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 12 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 12 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | 20 students in a class. The programmes can be conducted in individual tutorial groups, small groups or small classes. We use English as the medium of instruction in all subjects except for Chinese which is taught in Putonghua. We use English in all activities to further enhance our active immersed English learning environment. |
| cs_remarks | Since the 2017-2018 school year, basically our P.6 graduating cohorts can have direct access to Yew Chung International School – Secondary. |
| no_of_test_per_year_P1 | 0 |
| no_of_exam_per_year_P1 | 2 |
| replace_test_exam_P1 | No |
| 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 | No |
| upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_web | No |
| upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web | No |
| diversified_assessment | The aim of assessments in our school is for improving students' learning. We use different ways to assess the students. The assessment results are criterion-based and with the reference of teachers' comments and suggestions. We will not rank the students. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | No |
| streaming_arrangement | Our classes are mixed-abilities. This creates opportunities for students with different talents to learn from each other and support each other. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 9 |
| duration_of_each_period | 35 |
| school_starts_at | 9:00 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 4:10 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 12:30 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:20 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier, arranged by parents and The schools can help to reheat the lunch boxes. |
| healthy_school_life | We refer to the suggestions of healthy eating from the Centre for Health Protection. We work closely with the environmental protection organisations to provide a "green" health education. |
| life_wide_learning | We arrange many excursions, educational visits and co-curricular activities to enrich the learning experiences of our students. Co-curricular activities including Contemporary Dance, Table-tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Rope Skipping, Gymnastics, Drama, Art, Violin, painting, etc. |
| school_management_url | http://www.gigamind.edu.hk/zh/primary |
| school_organisation | Our school is directed by the Gigamind Education Foundation, which has been incorporated as a charity organisation. Chairman of the Foundation, Professor Paul Yip is also the head of Yew Wah Education Foundation. The directors of the foundation are experienced in education and serving the community. The School Management Committee sets the principles for running the school, which is planned and undertaken by the school staff team led by the principal. |
| imc_smc_mc | The School Management Committee is led by the supervisor, Dr. Betty Chan (CEO of Yew Chung Education Foundation). |
| school_green_policy | We introduce both formal and informal educational programmes to promote environmental protection. The school hall with glass dome provides natural lighting and special mechanism is used to monitor the central air conditioning. We also provide recycling facilities for teachers and students. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.gigamind.edu.hk/zh/primary |
| school_major_concerns | To provide a lively learning environment for developing children's potential. To establish a caring and respectful relationship among children, teaching staff and parents. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.gigamind.edu.hk/zh/primary |
| learning_and_teaching_strategies | We have established an English immersion learning environment. English is used throughout the school, in all the activities and all the subjects except for Chinese which uses Putonghua. Our English and Chinese curricula are completely school based and tailor- made for our students. With the benefit of small class size, only 20 students, we emphasize the participation and interaction of students in learning. Our Integrated Studies and English implement the Thematic Approach with subject integration. We also arrange educational visits to museums, etc. to enrich our teaching programmes. |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | We offer quality education aiming at stimulating the development of children's "Multiple Intelligences" through pedagogically sound teaching methods which are bound to inspire children's minds and develop their potential to the fullest extent. In our school, scientific thinking is emphasized to lead children to the quest for truth and the mastery of technology in the future. Artistic creativity helps children develop their capability in both imaginative and creative domains, bringing a new stimulus for the knowledge-oriented society. Religious and moral enlightenment nurture an optimistic and positive view on students and develop their gratitude, love and forgiveness. They are fundamental attributes for building up a peaceful society. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | Special teaching strategies are used to emphasize the participation and interaction of students in learning to develop their communication skills, creativity and critical thinking skills. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | Religious and moral enlightenment nurture an optimistic and positive view on students and develop their gratitude, love and forgiveness. They are fundamental attributes for building up a peaceful society. |
| student_support_url | http://www.gigamind.edu.hk/zh/primary |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Individual support in Chinese literacy and Putonghua for foreign students. Individual guidance is given to students who are weaker in languages. Guided reading is provided accordingly. We develop programmes for different talent domains and with different levels. |
| whole_school_approach_integrated_education | The school accommodates students with diverse abilities by implementing policies such as small class sizes of no more than 20 students per class, flexible curriculum design, and avoiding student comparison. Teachers will collaborate with parents to make appropriate arrangements to promote students' studying. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | Our English and Chinese curricula are completely school based and tailor-made for our students. Our Integrated Studies and English implement the Thematic Approach with subject integration. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | http://www.gigamind.edu.hk/zh/primary |
| home-school_co-operation | We publish a "Parents Newsletter" every week. Besides direct contact with parents, we also provide formal meetings through Parents Day and seminars. Our Parent-Teacher Association organizes recreational activities regularly. PTA also implements the story book purchasing programme and Book Report Competition, organises the Parents Volunteer Team, arranges the Graduation Dinner, and assists teachers in different school activities such as Open Day and Sports Day. |
| school_ethos | Based on Christian values and moral enlightenment, we nurture the children to have an optimistic and positive view in life. Students are encouraged to develop and practice virtues of gratitude, love and forgiveness and all these virtues lay the foundation of a peaceful society. The school converges students' personal development into science, art and other subjects. |
| future_dev_url | http://www.gigamind.edu.hk/zh/primary |
| school_dev_plan | To make use of the advantage of a small school with small classes, provide more opportunities for students to participate in activities in order to strengthen our caring and respectful culture which helps the students to develop their fullest potential. To improve our IT network, and to enhance the IT and library resources for enhancing students' self-directed learning. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | To provide both school-based and external professional training for our teaching staff. To join the professional activities of the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network. To enhance our quality education and school-based language curriculum. |
| school_character_others | The school supports students to apply for different kinds of scholarships, including both academic and non-academic categories. Our students have joined over 40 different kinds of inter-school competitions, including music, dancing, speech, art, writing and various types of sports. We have also nominated students to join the gifted education programmes organized by EDB and the universities. |