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St. Stephen's Girls' Primary School

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school_nameSt. Stephen's Girls' Primary School
districtCentral & Western
school_address33 Park Road, Hong Kong
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel25405088
school_fax25414723
school_emailinfo@ssgps.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.ssgps.edu.hk
school_mottoIn Faith Go Forward
school_missionSt. Stephen's Girls' Primary School is a Christian school which holds the mission to provide Whole-person Education in Christian faith, and to nurture pupils' physical, mental as well as spiritual development in a balanced way. It aims to help students develop their potentials and guide them towards a perfect character.
sponsoring_bodySt. Stephen's Girls' College School Council
student_genderGirls
commencement_of_operation_year1906
religionProtestantism / Christianity
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poa_school_net11
imcNot yet established
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_membersNot Applicable
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcThe Reverend Canon KOON Ho Ming Peter Douglas
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcRev.
name_of_school_headOr Ching Yu
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size1196
feeder_sec_schoolSt. Stephen's Girls' College
school_busYes
nanny_vanYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$200"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$400 (For daily operation expenses, e.g. printing fees)"
fac_no_of_classroom24
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground3
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsSTEM Room, Student Activity Centre, Visual Arts Room, English Room, Putonghua Room, Music Room, Multi-purpose Room, Computer Room, etc.
fac_others> Infrared body temperature monitoring system: installed at the school entrance
> Interactive whiteboards: installed in classrooms and special rooms
fac_support_for_specialeduAccessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts44
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers47
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above70
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training57
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_44
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_923
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above73
previous_year_no_of_class_p14
previous_year_no_of_class_p24
previous_year_no_of_class_p34
previous_year_no_of_class_p44
previous_year_no_of_class_p54
previous_year_no_of_class_p64
previous_year_no_of_class_total24
current_year_no_of_class_p14
current_year_no_of_class_p24
current_year_no_of_class_p34
current_year_no_of_class_p44
current_year_no_of_class_p54
current_year_no_of_class_p64
current_year_no_of_class_total24
cs_mode_of_teachingActivity approach is adopted. Small class teaching is implemented from P.1 to P.6. Teacher assistants are arranged to help in the classrooms. Special programmes are organized for students with special education needs.
no_of_test_per_year_P10
no_of_exam_per_year_P10
replace_test_exam_P1Yes
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P62
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_assessment1. P.1: Formative assessments; observation and assignments are used to assess the acquisition of various skills.
2. P.2-P.6: Apart from tests and exams, pupils' lesson performance and their assignments are assessed to provide feedback to learning.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementRandom
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day10
duration_of_each_period30
school_starts_at8:00
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:00
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:45
lunch_end_time1:45
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_life• Encourage students to have healthy snacks.
• Request lunch suppliers to design menus based on the 'Healthy Eating Pyramid'.
• Participate in the "Joyful Fruit Month" event organized by the Department of Health, and organize the "Healthy Fruit Day" to help students build a habit of eating fruit regularly.
• Organize mental health-related activities for students, parents, and teachers.
life_wide_learningChoir, Orchestra, Enhancement Classes for Chinese, English, Mathematics and Science, Debating School Teams, Brownies, Christian Fellowship, Cantonese Opera Group, Chinese Calligraphy Class, Home Economics Class, Magician Workshop, Coding, STEAM Class, Aquaponics, Spanish, Gymnastics, Dance School Team, School Teams for ball games etc.
school_management_urlhttp://www.ssgps.edu.hk/m5p2.php
school_organisationThe School Council oversees the operation of the school. There are different functional groups which are responsible for school self-evaluation, discipline, counselling, curriculum development, extra-curricular activities, etc.
imc_smc_mcSt. Stephen's Girls' Primary School is under the supervision of the St. Stephen's Girls' College School Council. Its members include representatives from Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui, St. John's College and St. Stephen's Church, the Principal of St. Stephen's Girls' College, chairperson of the Parent-Teacher Association, chairperson of the Alumnae Association and independent entities.
school_green_policy1. To nurture the awareness of environmental protection among pupils and encourage them to put it into actions in daily life. Activities include: 'Earth Hour', school uniform recycling, storybooks recycling, food-waste recycling activity, etc.
2. To support environmental protection and reduce the use of paper, the school uses e-notices to communicate with parents.
school_major_concerns_urlwww.ssgps.edu.hk
school_major_concernsA. To enhance pupils' understanding of our country and strengthen their sense of national identity.
B. To foster pupils' physical, mental and spiritual well-being by reinforcing Values Education.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlwww.ssgps.edu.hk
learning_and_teaching_strategiesOur school aims at providing a balanced curriculum which develops pupils morally, intellectually, kinesthetically, interpersonally, aesthetically and spiritually. High emphasis is put on the development of problem-solving skills and creative thinking skills. We also emphasize the development of bi-literacy and tri-lingualism. Various activities are introduced to develop reading habits and reading enjoyment among pupils. We believe that each pupil is unique. We aim at developing pupils' strengths and stretching their potentials. We make flexible use of the afternoon to arrange reading lessons and cross-curricular activities for pupils.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum1.National Education and Values Education are our major concerns in 2024/25-2026/27.
2.Establish a working group to implement and supervise activities related to National Education.
3.Make good use of learning time and create space for learning: Flipped Classroom
4.Enrich life-wide learning experiences: sustain the development of Extra-curricular Activities Within School Hours and After-school Activities
5.Cater for learner diversity: Programmes for more able students and the less able ones
6.Reinforce STEAM education: infuse 'Engineering Design Process' in Science and General Studies curriculum and organize activities like 'Science Day'.
7.Nurture students' media and information literacy: infuse in computer lessons and organize talks for pupils
8.Strengthen cross-curricular and reading across curriculum for developing lifelong learning capabilities: Cross-curricular project and reading
9.Enhance assessment literacy for promoting learning and teaching effectiveness: Multiple modes of assessment
dev_of_generic_skillsGeneric skills are developed in classroom activities and life-wide learning activities of different subjects.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours1. To incorporate into all subjects the learning elements that can nurture positive values and attitudes among pupils.
2. Class teachers conduct Life Education period weekly.
3. To implement school-based Value Education activities with themes including courtesy, responsibility, self-discipline, respect, honesty and caring for others.
4. To provide professional training for teachers, so as to help them act as role models for students in respect of values, attitudes and behaviours by walking the talk. They also give timely positive feedback for pupils to make improvements.
5. To organize parent education activities and encourage parents to maintain quality communications with their children so that they are able to provide suitable guidance to their children and hold hands with the school to nurture positive values among children.
student_support_urlwww.ssgps.edu.hk
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityThe school provides after-school enhancement activities for those who have special potential in languages, Mathematics and Science. We also nominate them to join various competition to stretch their potentials. Early-intervention classes and various guidance activities are provided. Pupils' learning diversity is also catered for through classroom activities and learning tasks.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationOur Student Support Team consists of SENCO, teachers, the school-based speech therapist, the school social worker and teacher assistants. We make use of the 'Learning Support Grant' to deploy teacher assistants to guide pupils in morning reading and provide in-class support. The grant is also used for buying services for afternoon small group activities and purchasing teaching resources. Related measures for pupils with special learning needs include adjustments on homework and assessment, and implementing 'Individual Education Plan'.
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; 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_adaptationPupils with higher abilities are provided with enhancement programmes in Chinese, English, Mathematics and General Studies. Enhancement classes and remedial classes are arranged for pupils.
home-school_co-operation_urlwww.ssgps.edu.hk
home-school_co-operationThe school has a long established Parent Teacher Association. It enhances communication between the school and parents. It has also provided an interface for working towards the common goal of promoting school development.
school_ethosOur pupils are obedient, polite and caring. They are confident, enjoy learning and are willing to communicate and collaborate with others. Our parents are supportive to their daughters and school policies. Apart from being parent helpers, they participate actively in various school functions. We have a strongly bond alumni who contribute tremendously to various aspects of school development. There is a close collaboration among the college, the primary school and the kindergarten. We organize activities for pupils of the three sections regularly to help them adapt to the different stages of schooling.
future_dev_urlwww.ssgps.edu.hk
school_dev_planA. To enhance pupils' understanding of our country and strengthen their sense of national identity.
B. To foster pupils' physical, mental and spiritual well-being by reinforcing Values Education.
teacher_pro_training_and_devTeachers participate actively in various professional development activities for professional advancement. To cultivate a culture of sharing and learning, teachers take part in co-planning, peer lesson observation and sharing sessions regularly.
school_character_others1. The school offers various scholarships for those who have outstanding performance in academic subjects, services, music, sports and visual arts.
2. Pupils are encouraged to join different inter-schools competitions.
3. The school arranges upper primary pupils to join exchange programmes organized by the EDB to broaden pupils' horizons.