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school_nameGIGAMIND KINDERGARTEN
districtYuen Long
address"BLOCK B, MAYWOOD COURT, KINGSWOOD VILLAS, 9 TIN LUNG ROAD, TIN SHUI WAI, NEW TERRITORIES"
school_categoryNon-profit-making
student_categoryCo-educational
tel2446 9210
fax2446 9039
school_websitehttp://www.gigamind.edu.hk
school_vision_and_mission"We offer quality education based on the spirit of Jesus Christ.Teaching methods designed to stimulate thinking are used to attain holistic development of children and help them bring into play their potentials,ready for challenges, develop global vision and become future pillars of the society.We endeavor to provide quality education to train students as learned,independent,loving,responsible and civilized world citizens who reflect upon themselves.To foster the habit of pursuit for the truth for effective understanding and application of technology in the future.Imagination and creativity are fostered through artistic creation.Through religious and moral teachings,children develop positive outlook on life and grow up as thankful,loving,caring,forgiving individuals as a way to lay the foundation for development of a peaceful society."
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; engage NCS parent volunteers to enhance communication between school and parents; create an enriched language environment for mastery of the Chinese language; create an inclusive learning environment to facilitate students' integration; participate in school-based professional support programmes organised by EDB.
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school_no541222
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_supervisorCHAN PO KING BETTY
title_of_school_supervisorMS
name_of_school_principalFAN SHE CHIT
title_of_school_principalMS
no_of_registered_classrooms18
outdoor_playgroundYes
indoor_playgroundYes
music_roomYes
other_special_rooms_or_areas"Reading Room, Exploration Playground"
school_founding_year1999
working_hd_30000_or_below100%
working_hd_30001_to_400000%
working_hd_40000_above0%
working_wd_30000_or_below67%
working_wd_30001_to_4000025%
working_wd_40000_above8%
working_exp_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_below_4_yrs19%
working_exp_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_from_4_to_7_yrs22%
working_exp_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_above_7_yrs59%
summer_uniform90
winter_uniform100
school_bag130
tea_and_snacksNo such item
textbooks696-800
exercise_books_or_workbooks0
stationery0
bedding_itemsNo such item
salary_of_principal_and_teaching_staff60%
non-teaching_staff_salary11%
rent_management_fees_rates_and_government_rent27%
teaching_resources1%
staff_training_and_professional_development0%
other_expenses1%
expenditure_information_based_on_audited_accountYes
curriculum_planning"A child-centred curriculum formulated with reference to the development and interest of children with the aim of helping children bring into play their potentials,stimulating thinking and fostering holistic development.Through participation in various learning activities,children master the skill of learning,restructure experiences and develop knowledge to establish solid foundation for future learning.Learning in an enjoyable and open educational environment favourable to their growth and sufficient time for learning encourage self-directed learning,voluntary exploration and creativity of children. 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"Cantonese and English are the teaching media.Under joint efforts of teachers of the Chinese and English languages,children develop bi-literate and tri-lingual abilities in the immersive way.Putonghua lessons taught by Putonghua specialists are arranged for children in the age group of 3 to 5.The curriculum is designed with reference to children’s development and interest.Through participation,children gain practical experiences and master learning skills during the course of learning.They also develop independent,voluntary,independent and responsible attitude besides learning to be happy to try and cooperate with the others."
assessment_of_children_learning_experiencesAssessed based on records of ongoing observation.
support_to_studentsNew student adaptation periods;NCS supporting teacher;On-site Pre-school Services;Pilot Scheme on Social Work Service.
parent_teacher_associationNo
other_activities_or_communication_with_parentsParent Volunteer Team;Parent-teacher consultation day;workshops;sports day etc.
support_to_students_with_special_needsJoining the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services.
nursery_classes_not_writingY
total_no_of_permitted_accommodationof_classrooms_in_use600
no_of_students_in_nursery_am94
no_of_students_in_lkg_am96
no_of_students_ukg_am66
no_of_students_in_nursery_pm95
no_of_students_in_lkg_pm93
no_of_students_ukg_pm66
no_of_students_in_nursery_wd0
no_of_students_in_lkg_wd0
no_of_students_in_ukg_wd0
teacher_to_pupil_ratio_in_morning_session01:08.0
teacher_to_pupil_ratio_in_afternoon_session01:08.2
teacher_to_pupil_ratio_remarksYes
no_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_with_degree28
no_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_with_non_degree13
no_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_with_c_ece_or_above39
no_of_principal_and_teaching_staff_with_qualified_kg_teachers2
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_staff41
fees_certificatehttp://applications.edb.gov.hk/schoolsearch/schoolfee/541222.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/Gigamind.pdf
quality_review_result_and_report_engNot applicable
child_care_service_for_aged_under_2Yes
child_care_service_for_aged_2_to_3Yes
no_for_enrolment_aged_2_to_3142
cc_service_fee_level_annum_hd47988
join_ccc_subsidy_schemeNo
provide_occasional_cc_serviceNo
provide_extended_hour_serviceNo
other_approved_fees_application_fee$40
other_approved_fees_registration_fee_hd$970
no_wd_session_remarksNo whole-day session