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Yaumati Catholic Primary School (Hoi Wang Road)

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school_nameYaumati Catholic Primary School (Hoi Wang Road)
districtYau Tsim Mong
school_address10 Hoi Wang Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
school_tel26250766
school_fax26250262
school_emailinfo@ycps.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.ycps.edu.hk
school_mottoLearning good virtues with great effort and engaging in the community with kindness
school_missionOur school is committed to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, and promoting holistic education based on the five core values of Catholicism. We encourage our students with the school motto of “learning good virtues with great effort and engaging in the community with kindness”, so as to enable them to achieve a balanced development in the six aspects of education, that is, spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic, as well as leading a life of truth, goodness and beauty.
sponsoring_bodyCatholic Diocese of Hong Kong
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1968
religionCatholicism
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poa_school_net31
imcEstablished
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcIP TING KWOK
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcFather
name_of_school_headChan Shuk Yee Polly
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size9900
school_busYes
nanny_vanYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$40"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$310"
asc_othersActivities and outings fees, exercise books fees and student handbooks fees, etc.
fac_no_of_classroom30
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground3
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsInnoSTREAMers Classroom, Visual Arts Room, Music Room, General Studies Room, Religious Studies Room, CoolThink Classroom, Activities Room, School Campus TV Station, English Corner, Space Library.
fac_othersP.1 & P.2 Discussion Area, e-Reading Ship, Reading Cafe, Virgin Mary Hill, Fish Pond, Garden Beds, Octagonal Pavilion.
fac_support_for_specialeduAccessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts58
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers64
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training91
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor98
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above35
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training28
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_419
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_919
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above62
previous_year_no_of_class_p15
previous_year_no_of_class_p25
previous_year_no_of_class_p35
previous_year_no_of_class_p45
previous_year_no_of_class_p55
previous_year_no_of_class_p65
previous_year_no_of_class_total30
current_year_no_of_class_p15
current_year_no_of_class_p25
current_year_no_of_class_p35
current_year_no_of_class_p45
current_year_no_of_class_p55
current_year_no_of_class_p65
current_year_no_of_class_total30
cs_mode_of_teachingWith the New Funding Mode, we assist students of special learning needs. In P.1-P.6, streaming is based on average ability of students.
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_webNo
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_webNo
diversified_assessmentWe make use of examinations as summative assessments. Formative assessments are carried out in various modes, like end-of-unit written assessments, observation, student self-assessment, peer assessment, project learning, daily life skill assessment and physical fitness assessment, etc.
There are three exams throughout the year, and the second exam (J.1-5) is only for the main subject.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementStreaming is based on students' average ability.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day8
duration_of_each_period35
school_starts_at7:55
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at2:45
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time1:00
lunch_end_time1:55
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier, arranged by parents and packed lunches.
healthy_school_lifeWith the implementation of the Healthy School Policy, we promote Mental Health Day and organize various activities to promote health, like Fruit Day, talks (sex education, anti-smoking, anti-drug), physical fitness and various sport activities.
school_life_remarksAfter lunch, students can go to playground, Religious Studies Room, Library, Computer Room or other locations to participate in activities. School Campus TV Station broadcasts video clips about moral education, student performances and school information.
life_wide_learningorchestra, percussion band, choirs, Ukulele, Chinese and English debate, English and Putonghua musicals, Spanish, verse speaking, ceramics, ink painting, Chinese chess, Young Pioneers of Christ, scouts, swimming, gymnastics, basketball, badminton, table tennis, rope skipping, dancing, fencing, programming, Micro:bit, Tublock, etc.
school_management_urlhttps://www.ycps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=53
school_organisationThe Incorporated Management Committee is established. In addition, under the leadership of the principal, school policies are designed and carried out by 3 divisions, including the Management and Organization Division, Learning and Teaching Division, School Ethos and Student Support Division. The divisions bear responsibility collectively and undertake school mission.
imc_smc_mcThe Incorporated Management Committee members include the sponsoring body manager, teacher manager, alumni manager, parent manager and independent manager.
school_green_policyWe participate in Action Blue Sky, participate in the Greening School Subsidy Scheme and Clean Campus Scheme. We teach our students to grow plants and nurture butterflies with the Gardening Group and Ecology Group. Through life-wide learning, we nurture in our students an attitude to protect the environment. In addition, through waste recovery and source separation, students adapt a low-carbon life style and cherish resources.
school_major_concerns_urlhttp://www.ycps.edu.hk/
school_major_concernsOur school is guided by the vision and mission of promoting the five core values of Catholic education. In line with this, we actively foster the school-based STR²EA²M approach and actuate positive value education to cultivate a healthy and harmonious learning environment for our students.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttp://www.ycps.edu.hk/
learning_and_teaching_strategiesPromote gifted education, self-directed learning, e-learning, life-wide learning, assessment for learning, etc. Extended learning activities that include morning reading, project learning, service learning and provision of language environments, etc.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculumValues Education: We integrate 5 core values in Catholic Education with the 12 priority values and attitudes, national education, national security education and positive education. With the ongoing renewal of our school-based values education framework, we intend to implement values education. STEAM Education: Through curriculum consolidation, we incorporate religious education, RAC, values education and STREAM, further enhancing our school-based STR2EA2M education, in the purpose of fostering students' exploration skills in technology, media and information literacy. Make good use of learning time: 1) Through adjusting the lesson time, we aim to create space, organise cross-curriculum learning activities in the afternoon. Students can also choose their own life-wide learning activities. We also have tutorial sessions, so students can complete their assignment with teachers' supervision. 2) We optimize teaching strategies and design diverse learning tasks to better stimulate students' learning.
dev_of_generic_skillsThrough classes and extra-curricular learning activities of various learning areas and subjects, such as project learning, science and technology activities, life-wide learning, debate and discussion, etc. The 9 generic skills are cultivated in students.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursIntegration of positive education, school-based moral and national education and life education, sex education, character education and health education. Through classroom activities and real-life incidents, we cultivate students' positive values and attitudes.
student_support_urlhttps://www.ycps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=127
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityKindergarten-Primary 1 bridging courses, Primary 6-Secondary 1 bridging courses, TOP Programme, Sunshine Programme, homework tutorial classes, Community-based projects, Individual Remedial Teaching Plans, individual education plans, school-based speech therapy services, JC A-Connect: Jockey Club Autism Support Network and Understanding Perspective Group.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationImplement whole-school participation mode integrated education with cross-professional collaboration. The Student Support Team is established to help arrange appropriate teaching and assessment adjustments for students, counseling groups, social training groups, school-based speech therapy services, individual learning plans, and homework adaptation policies for students in need.
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; arranging intensive Chinese learning and teaching mode(s), e.g. pull-out learning if necessary, split-class/group learning, etc; 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.. After-school pull-out Chinese learning groups for non-Chinese speaking students.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptationCurriculum adaptation is implemented based on the needs of students. Integration of curricula in Life-Wide Learning Weeks.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttps://www2.ycps.edu.hk/parent_new/pta-new.html
home-school_co-operationThe Parents and Teachers' Association was established in 1995. There is a big team of parent volunteers that assist in the implementation of various activities at school. There are parent representatives in the Incorporated Management Committee. They participate in school policy making.
school_ethos1. According to the school motto, cultivate correct values, self-discipline and self-love in students.
2. Promote positive campus culture and put the 5 core values of Catholicism in practice so that students become good citizens that love God and love others.
future_dev_urlhttps://www.ycps.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=97
school_dev_plan1. Deepen student understanding of the five core values of Catholic education.
2. Implement effective teaching and learning strategies that cater to the diverse learning needs of students.
teacher_pro_training_and_devT-Standards for teachers, professional development days for teachers, training activities including lesson co-planning, peer lesson observation, lesson research, workshops, open classrooms, sharing and exchange.
school_character_othersThe school determines to uphold the 5 core values of Catholicism -- Truth, Justice, Love, Life and Family so that students become future leaders. The school attaches great importance to developing students' potential. It provides them with opportunities to perform in a talent show, various extra-curricular activities and service learning, etc. Students not only actively participate in activities and services inside and outside school, they also join many academic, sport and art competitions in the community and inter-school competitions. They have obtained excellent results in various extra-curricular activities and competitions, particularly in STEAM education, verse speaking, dancing, swimming, football and music.