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Sharon Lutheran School

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school_nameSharon Lutheran School
districtYau Tsim Mong
school_address18 Cherry Street, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
school_tel23920221
school_fax23981856
school_emailsharon@sharonlu.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.sharonlu.edu.hk
school_mottoBuild up ourselves and others;
Strive for excellence
school_missionWith a mission to spread the gospel and share the truth of the Holy Bible, we strive to provide students with whole-person education - emphasizing a balance in spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic development - so that they will glorify God, love others and become leaders of society in the future.
sponsoring_bodyThe Lutheran Church Hong Kong Synod
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1971
religionProtestantism / Christianity
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poa_school_net32
imcEstablished
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcChan Chu Chung
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMr.
name_of_school_headFung Wai Lam
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size5700
nanny_vanYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$20"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$310"
fac_no_of_classroom28
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground1
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsLearning Hub, STEM and Innovation Room, Distance Learning Room, Chapel, Drama/Dance Room, Multi-purpose Room, Music Room, Art Room, English Room, Religious Activity Room, Student Activity Centre
fac_support_for_specialeduAccessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts54
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers58
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training98
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above50
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training74
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_49
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_934
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above57
previous_year_no_of_class_p14
previous_year_no_of_class_p24
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_total28
current_year_no_of_class_p15
current_year_no_of_class_p24
current_year_no_of_class_p34
current_year_no_of_class_p45
current_year_no_of_class_p55
current_year_no_of_class_p65
current_year_no_of_class_total28
cs_mode_of_teaching1. Small class teaching; Intensive Remedial classes Programme (IRTP) for Chinese, English and Mathematics.
2. P.2, P.3, P.4 English has Enrichment Class to cater for high ability students.
3. P.5 and P.6 Mathematics classes are grouped according to abilities.
cs_remarksP.1 - P.4 use Putonghua to teach Chinese Language.
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-P62
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_assessmentAssessment includes knowledge, skills and attitudes, and participation in self-study activities. Multiple modes of assessment are used, e.g. homework performance, coursework, oral presentations, projects, self-designed tasks, performance assessment, etc. All subjects adopt continuous assessment to replace traditional pencil-and-paper tests for formative assessment.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysNo
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementMixed ability grouping for P.1 - P.6.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day10
duration_of_each_period30
school_starts_at8:10
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:15
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:55
lunch_end_time1:30
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_lifeWe are one of the 'Advanced Schools' for the "Whole School Health Program", and strive to promote physical activity, healthy eating, social well-being and mental health among students. Moreover, through the Jockey Club Active School Programme, we arrange elite athletes to come to our school to enhance students' sports development.
school_life_remarks*Only 8 periods on Fridays. School ends at 2:45 p.m. on Fridays.
life_wide_learningSpanish, Japanese, French, Maths Olympiad, Coding class, Chinese dance, Soccer, Basketball, Karate, Lacrosse, Swimming, Drama, English Musical, 3D Stereo Pen Painting class, Chinese painting, Praise team, Christian Fellowship, Choir, Musical instrument class, String orchestra, Guzheng class, Handchimes, Scout, Boys' Brigade, Red Cross, Road Safety Patrol, Junioract Club.
school_organisationThe school sponsoring body is The Lutheran Church Hong Kong Synod. The school is managed by the Incorporated Management Committee.
imc_smc_mcThe Incorporated Management Committee of this school was established in 2007. The composition of the IMC includes School Sponsoring Body Managers, School Principal, Teacher Managers, Parent Managers, Alumni Manager and Independent Manager.
school_green_policyThe school sets up recycling bins, implements guidelines for using air-conditioning wisely and works together with the PTA on recycling projects, including book and school uniform recycling activities.
school_major_concernsDevelopment of a joyful, caring school with international culture. Please also refer to our school website.
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. Our curriculum is innovative and flexible. We design Module Curriculum which includes 'Drama', 'Community Service', 'STEAM ', 'Chinese Culture', 'PE', 'Music' and 'Art' modules.
2. We emphasize reading, life-wide learning and promote self learning.
3. We attach great importance to developing students' creativity and STEAM education.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculumStrengthen value education, including life education, citizenship and national security education, and STEAM education; enhance reading and information literacy; make good use of class time to provide students with diversified learning experiences and promote all-round development through flexible and module lesson ; optimize assessment and strengthen catering student diversity; cultivate students' healthy lifestyles and promote the balanced development of students' physical and mental health.
dev_of_generic_skills1.Systematically develop students' self learning skills, including lesson preparation before class, note-taking, use of learning tools and IT to enhance learning.
2. Incorporate the 3 elements of gifted education into the curriculum: higher order thinking skills, creativity, personal and social skills.
3. Cultivate the 9 generic skills in students through lesson design, learning tasks and after-class activities of various subjects.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursThe Student Development Team comprises Life Education, Discipline and Guidance as well as SEN. They work together to develop students' positive values and attitudes via religious education, class building, morning and weekly assemblies, PSE and service learning.
student_support_urlhttp://www.sharonlu.edu.hk/school_support/
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity1. A professional team including student guidance teacher, school social worker, school-based educational psychologist and school-based speech therapist, to give students comprehensive care.
2. Set up a talent pool for gifted and talented students so that they can be nominated to participate in appropriate enrichment activities or competitions, gifted programmes within or outside the school.
3. Can arrange intensive remedial classes, after-class tutorials, support groups, school-based and district-based learning support programmes for less able students or those with special needs.
4. Set up "Caring Angel Scheme" and "Paired Reading Scheme" to encourage peer support.
5. Extracurricular activities cover academic, sports, arts, religious programmes and social services to develop students' diverse interests and multiple intelligences.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education1. Our school has set up a Student Support Team, which adopts a "whole-school participation" model, flexibly utilizes the "Learning Support Grant" and integrates existing resources. Through the "three-tier support model", it provides learning support, social training groups and other support to students, caters for students' different learning needs, and promotes an inclusive campus culture.
2. Our school uses school-based educational psychologists and external organizations to help parents, teachers and students understand and enhance their knowledge of mental health.
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; developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting learning and teaching materials; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; hiring additional manpower and/or translation/interpretation services to facilitate the communication with parents of NCS students; 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..
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptationCan arrange instructional, homework and assessment accommodation as necessary.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttp://www.sharonlu.edu.hk/parent_sch.asp
home-school_co-operationOur school emphasizes home-school communication. We work closely with parents through the PTA and have parent managers in the IMC. Throughout the year, we organise many parent-child activities, e.g. Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration Evening; family activities, annual spring picnic, flag-selling day. We launch the 'Outstanding Parents' Award Scheme' to encourage parents to participate actively in school activities and work as volunteers to support school development. We also promote parents' education to help their children's growth and learning.
school_ethos1. We love and care for our students to create a caring school campus.
2. We emphasize class building to create a happy and autonomous learning environment for students.
3. We emphasize teachers' professional development and work in collaboration with various universities and educational bodies to enhance learning and teaching.
4. We emphasize cooperation with parents and links with the community to promote students' whole person development.
5. We emphasize links with alumni to facilitate school development.
school_dev_plan1. Cultivate global citizens who respect diversity, are open and have an international perspective.
2. Optimize classroom learning and assessment to take care of student diversity.
3. Inspire students' potential and establish a healthy and positive outlook on life.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev1. Enhance teachers' professionalism through collaborative lesson planning, lesson studies, open classes and exchange visits.
2. Participate actively in collaborative projects with the Education Bureau, universities and professional bodies.
school_character_othersProvision of a rich English learning environment with 4 Native-speaking English teachers.

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