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St. Charles School

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school_nameSt. Charles School
districtCentral & Western
school_address25 Pokfield Road, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese & English
school_tel28173325
school_fax28177813
school_emailstcharles@mail.stcharles.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.stcharles.edu.hk
school_mottoCultivating virtue and intellectual excellence
school_missionTo nurture the spirit of love both in God and in our fellow human beings. To master self-learning skills for life-long learning.
sponsoring_bodyThe Catholic Diocese of
Hong Kong
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1954
religionCatholicism
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poa_school_net11
imcEstablished
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members100%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcHo Lai Kwan
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMs.
name_of_school_headLi Wing Kai
title_of_school_headMr.
school_size4600
school_busYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$60"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$300 (To improve the facilities and environment of students' learning)"
fac_no_of_classroom14
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground1
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsSTREAM Room, CoolThink@JC Studio, Multi-purpose Learning Room, English Room, Prayer Room.
fac_othersChurch, Conference Room, Wireless Campus, Interactive touchscreen displays, Smart Card System, Innovation and Technology Zone, Air purifying machines.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts19
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers23
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training78
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above40
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training56
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_430
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_913
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above57
previous_year_no_of_class_p11
previous_year_no_of_class_p20
previous_year_no_of_class_p31
previous_year_no_of_class_p42
previous_year_no_of_class_p52
previous_year_no_of_class_p62
previous_year_no_of_class_total8
current_year_no_of_class_p12
current_year_no_of_class_p21
current_year_no_of_class_p30
current_year_no_of_class_p41
current_year_no_of_class_p52
current_year_no_of_class_p62
current_year_no_of_class_total8
cs_mode_of_teaching1. Allocation of two class teachers.
2. Implementation of Small Class Teaching.
3. Implementation of Specialised Teaching.
cs_remarksChinese, English, Mathematics, Humanities and Science lessons in P.1-P.2 will be conducted in small-group lessons.
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-P63
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. Group discussion, Oral presentations, Individual Sharing, eLearning, Cross-curricular Project Learning, STEM Learning etc.
2. Formative assessments, Students' self-evaluation, Peer assessments, Teachers' feedback and Parents' evaluation to foster learning.
3. With formative assessments replacing examinations for P.1.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangement1. P.1-P.2 Chinese Medium of Instruction and English Medium of Instruction grouping
2. P.3 Mixed ability grouping ; 3. P.4-P.6 Competence-based grouping
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day9
duration_of_each_period35
school_starts_at8:00
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:25
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:20
lunch_end_time1:20
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier, arranged by parents and All parents could enjoy lunch with their children on specified days at school.
healthy_school_lifeBuilding up a healthy school campus by concerning mental health and organizing related activities such as no-Homework days, doing spinal protection exercise in the morning, cultivating students' healthy eating habits and monitoring the quality of lunch by teachers, parents and students.
school_life_remarksJoyful Morning Reading held every morning to encourage students bring their own books and read before class, tutorial sessions and extended learning sessions for homework assistance; Activity Classes and Integrated Classes every week to provide diversified learning, personal growth education and read aloud activities; arrangement of homework classes; extra-curricular activities and school team training after-school.
life_wide_learningMore than 30 items, covering academic, sports/ arts and services, including Mathematical Olympiad, Mathematics in English, sport stacking, Hip Hop dance, choir, STEM activities, lion dance, Wing Chun etc. Our girls' football team was featured in Sing Tao magazine while 20 students were selected as the representatives of Hong Kong Skipping Team. A variety show is organized to showcase students' learning achievements annually.
school_management_urlhttp://www.stcharles.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/index.php3?refid=3268&mode=published&lang=zh
school_organisationCentral School Management Committee → Incorporated Management Committee → Administration Team: Management and organization, Learning and Teaching, Student Support and School Ethos, Student Performance.
imc_smc_mcMembers of Incorporated Management of Committee include School Supervisor, School Principal, School Managers designated by SSB, as well as representatives from teachers, parents and alumni and independent manager.
school_green_policyRecycling activities: Uniform and Storybooks Collection, Bring your own Utensils Scheme, Earth Hour Campaign etc.
school_major_concerns_urlhttp://www.stcharles.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/mainpage/main.php3
school_major_concerns1. Positive mindset and sound values.
2. Pupils' learning skills and attitudes in a diverse learning environment.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttp://www.stcharles.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms//public/index.php3?refid=3271&mode=published&lang=z
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. Implement e-learning in all subjects and use e-learning platforms to enhance students' self-learning ability by making good use of learning time.
2. Implement specialized teaching, P.1 bridging course, NET scheme, launch school-based phonics programme and 'Reading across the Curriculum' programme.
3. Optimal use of assessment data and information to adjust teaching strategies for improving student learning.
4. Use 'Assessment Quality-assurance Platform' and 'Assessment Program for Affective and Social Outcomes' to assess learning and teaching performance.
5. Join Religious Education Support Peer Program offered by Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong.
6. Organize project learning, cross-curricular integrated curriculum, life-wide learning activities and study tours to enriching life-wide learning experiences.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum1. Taking General Studies as the lead, sustain the cultivation and provision of learning activities focusing on national identity, national security, media and information literacy, values and life education.
2. Implement formative assessment to improve learning and teaching as well as assessment policy.
3. Utilize the school e-learning platforms to learn, read and do flipped classroom learning so to strengthen and develop life-long learning ability.
4. Organize Chinese Cultural Day, Talent Show and Life-wide Learning Weeks to facilitate whole person development.
5. Cater for students' learning diversity through diversified teaching strategies.
6. Develop Cross-curriculum STEM and reading activities through Reading & Creativity Stimulation Programme (STREAM).
7. Implement Joyful Morning Reading session every day to cultivate reading interest.
dev_of_generic_skillsDevelop students' generic skills through cooperative learning, project learning, coding activities and integrated curriculum learning activities.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursFulfill the needs of five core values in Catholic education, students' growth and social changes, life experiences to provide authentic learning context to establish students' positive values and attitudes.
1. Spiritual, Moral and Civic Education Curriculum;
2. Assembly Sharing, thematic seminars and dramas;
3. Diversified activities for parents and parent-child volunteer activities.
student_support_urlhttp://www.stcharles.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/index.php3?refid=706&mode=published&lang=zh
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity1. Provide comprehensive and effective small-class teaching, as well as homework tutoring sessions and group instruction to cater to students' diverse learning needs.
2. Arrange two class teachers to enhance the care and supervision of students' learning and character development.
3. Implement SCS 'Make a Breakthrough' Reward Scheme.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education1. Use the Learning Support Grant to implement a school-based support plan based on a whole school approach to support students with special educational needs.
2. The Student Support Team is responsible for early identification work, conducting meetings with parents and school-based educational psychologists, developing student support plans, and arranging the necessary services and resources for the three-tiered intervention system.
3. One school Two Social Workers Policy.
4. Hiring support teachers and outsourcing services such as occupational therapy services to provide appropriate assistance.
5. School-based education psychologist, school-based speech therapist and school social workers provide more support to students with special educational needs.
6. Project on 'Whole School Approach to Providing Tiered Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders' (AIM project) .
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; and hiring additional manpower and/or translation/interpretation services to facilitate the communication with parents of NCS students.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation1. Graded worksheets and diversified self-directed learning tools for pre-lesson and post-lesson learning to cater for students' individual differences.
2. Special assessment arrangement, homework arrangement and dictation arrangement for students with special educational needs.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttp://www.stcharles.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/index.php3?refid=3315&mode=published&lang=zh
home-school_co-operationPTA organizes a team of parent volunteers to assist in school activities as well as different kinds of parent-child activities, like Parent-child Sports Day and seminars etc. Every year, our School publishes School newsletters and PTA newsletters. The provision of a home-school hotline (From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.), fostering the home-school communication, thus building a caring campus.
school_ethosOur school provides a simple school ethos with close co-operation between discipline and guidance, harmonious school atmosphere and teacher-student relationship. Teachers uphold 'No Child Left Behind' spirit while students serve their schoolmates as their responsibility. Our school pays attention to students' mental health and has been awarded 'Caring School Award' many times.
future_dev_urlhttp://www.stcharles.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/index.php3?refid=3341&mode=published&lang=zh
school_dev_planFace challenges with a positive attitude, and gain knowledge with a new mindset.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev1. Enhance the teaching and learning effectiveness through improving the lesson design and arrangement.
2. Make appropriate adjustment for the curriculum, assignment and assessment, thus optimising students' learning time.
3. Help to develop teachers’ professionalism.
4. Join the Sister School Scheme and exchange with the Mainland Sister School.
school_character_others1. Provision of various learning activities through joining 'Sunnyside Up Project' by Yuk Ching Charity Trust.
2. Participation in various social media programmes as guests, interviewees and performers.