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GUIDEPOSTS KINDERGARTEN 3RD BRANCH (TIN SHUI ESTATE)

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school_nameGUIDEPOSTS KINDERGARTEN 3RD BRANCH (TIN SHUI ESTATE)
districtYuen Long
address"G/F, BLOCK 11, SHUI LAM HOUSE, TIN SHUI ESTATE, PHASE 4 TIN SHUI WAI, YUEN LONG, NEW TERRITORIES"
school_categoryNon-profit-making
student_categoryCo-educational
tel2447 7777
fax2447 7776
school_websitehttp://www.guideposts.edu.hk
school_vision_and_missionThe school is operated on the principle of education for all. We follow the example of Jesus Christ’s love for people and endeavor to help children attain balanced academic and non-academic achievements so as to lay sound foundation for future growth. We commit to contribute to education in the 21st century. Appropriate child-centred curriculum is designed to let children learn in enjoyable environment and attain holistic development through learning.
curriculum_typeLocal
joining_kg_edu_schemeJoining
support_to_non-chinese_speaking_ncs_studentsReceived Grant for Support to NCS Students; appoint additional teaching staff / teaching assistants to support NCS students learning Chinese; collaborate with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to create an inclusive learning environment.
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school_no159190
location_no0001
received_grant_for_support_to_ncs_studentsY
application_form_typerefer to the school website
application_period_typerefer to the school website
name_of_school_supervisorFONG YEE MAN JOANNE
title_of_school_supervisorMS
name_of_school_principalYUE YING YING
title_of_school_principalMS
no_of_registered_classrooms6
outdoor_playgroundYes
indoor_playgroundYes
music_roomYes
other_special_rooms_or_areas"Computer room, Aquarium, Transportation Town, Intelligence bus"
school_founding_year1993
working_hd_30000_or_below100%
working_hd_30001_to_400000%
working_hd_40000_above0%
working_wd_30000_or_below58%
working_wd_30001_to_4000017%
working_wd_40000_above25%
working_exp_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_below_4_yrs37%
working_exp_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_from_4_to_7_yrs25%
working_exp_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_above_7_yrs38%
summer_uniform426
winter_uniform843
school_bag60
tea_and_snacks"1,500"
textbooks600-655
exercise_books_or_workbooks0
stationery0
bedding_items520
salary_of_principal_and_teaching_staff47%
non-teaching_staff_salary26%
rent_management_fees_rates_and_government_rent6%
teaching_resources4%
staff_training_and_professional_development1%
other_expenses16%
expenditure_information_based_on_audited_accountYes
curriculum_planning"A curriculum with equal emphasis on the spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, communal, and artistic aspects which are integrated with a theme. It is designed with reference to children’s age characteristics with the aim of helping children develop their potentials. Learning elements include whole braining development, exploration of science, living skills, problem-solving ability and handling of emotions. We will follow the “Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide” (2017) to plan curriculum. Children of nursery classes will not be asked to write, and there will not be mechanical copying exercises and drills on calculation."
learning_or_teaching_approach_and_activities"Group activities in thematic approach is arranged to arouse children’s interest in multiple learning through active and passive activities such as games, role-playing, observation, physical training, site visits, specially designed environment and stimulating teaching tools and materials."
assessment_of_children_learning_experiences"Through assessment based on records of ongoing observation, the school, teachers and parents understand a child’s learning progress and outcome."
support_to_students"We respect student differences and help them with individual counselling and appropriate support. We help children to develop self-esteem and self-confidence through new student adaptation periods, case referrals, smooth transition to primary school, community services and civic educational activities so as to enhance their learning interests and abilities."
parent_teacher_associationYes
other_activities_or_communication_with_parentsParents volunteering team; parent-child games day; team; parent-child hiking; parents education seminar; class observation of parents and monthly publication: ‘寶寶園地’.
support_to_students_with_special_needs"Joining the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services. Education Psychologist regularly visit the school to meet with parents and students in need.In addition, the Heep Hong On-site Professional Support Services,provide further support to parents and children.Teachers modify strategies and activities to fit different educational needs of students."
nursery_classes_not_writingY
total_no_of_permitted_accommodationof_classrooms_in_use254
no_of_students_in_nursery_am23
no_of_students_in_lkg_am43
no_of_students_ukg_am44
no_of_students_in_nursery_pm7
no_of_students_in_lkg_pm11
no_of_students_ukg_pm25
no_of_students_in_nursery_wd15
no_of_students_in_lkg_wd15
no_of_students_in_ukg_wd15
teacher_to_pupil_ratio_in_morning_session01:10.3
teacher_to_pupil_ratio_in_afternoon_session01:07.3
teacher_to_pupil_ratio_remarksNo
no_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_with_degree7
no_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_with_non_degree8
no_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_with_c_ece_or_above15
no_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_with_qualified_kg_teachers0
no_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_with_other_teacher_trainings0
no_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_with_qualified_assistant_kg_teachers0
no_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_others0
total_no_of_principal_and_teaching_staff15
fees_certificatehttp://applications.edb.gov.hk/schoolsearch/schoolfee/159190.pdf
quality_review_result_and_report_chiMeeting the standards https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/tc/edu-system/preprimary-kindergarten/quality-assurance-framework/qr/qr-report/Guideposts_3rdBr_TinShuiEst.pdf
quality_review_result_and_report_engNot applicable
no_for_enrolment_aged_2_to_30
other_approved_fees_application_fee$40
other_approved_fees_registration_fee_hd$970
other_approved_fees_registration_fee_wd"$1,570 "