Bui O Public School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
Primary:11 indicators apply, 3 matched
🎯 Mission
To teach students in accordance with their aptitude and to develop their social skills. We believe everyone can learn, we respect diversity and aim at providing a healthy and happy childhood for our children!
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. Enhance language learning and support through School-based Curriculum, (including Chinese SB Curriculum for Non-Chinese Speaking students). 2. Develop Multi-Cultural Inclusive Education in our National World-wide Campus. 3. Implement Brain-based Education and Student-based Learning Mode. 4. Promoting Environmental, Habitat-based and Sustainable Learning, Learn and Serve our Community. 5. Conducting "Happy School Framework" of the UNSECO. 6. The 3 High Campus: High Expectation, High Level of Concern, High Support & the 3 High Lessons: High Participation, High Level of Presentation, High Level of Feedback.
💛 SEN Support
Various support such as School-based Speech Therapy Service, Social Training, Academic Support, Psychological Support, individual training, IEPs, etc. We specially have a mentor group system to learn and grow with our students, we also hear from our parents through meetings, parents' days, family trips and culture week activities, to build the inclusive school together.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
Emphasizing "Learning through Activities" and "Authentic Experience" at BOPS. We organise Overseas Study Tour, Education Camps (for all levels), Beach Run and Picnics and trips every year; "Life-Wide Learning" on Tuesdays afternoons; "Self-directed Class" on Fridays; Various of after-school groups to cater whole-life growth.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | 98 |
|---|---|
| school_type_1 | Aided |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members | 85% |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
| title_of_school_head | Mr. |
| sponsoring_body | Bui O Public School Council |
| school_motto | Sincerity and Simple, Loyalty, Charity, Honesty, Modesty |
| school_size | 3150 |
| through_train_sec_school | - |
| feeder_sec_school | - |
| nominated_sec_school | - |
| school_bus | - |
| nanny_van | - |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| asc_school_fee | - |
| asc_tong_fai | - |
| asc_pta_fee | - |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | - |
| asc_others | - |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 6 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 0 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 1 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | 9: GlassHut Activity Base, Fitness Zone, STEAM Lab, Computer Room, Chinese Room, English Room, Maths Room, Guidance Room, Group-tutorial Room |
| fac_others | Our newly refurbished butterfly garden for natural studies and organic farming, a pet garden; A fun zone with playing facilities. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and Visual fire alarm system. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 16 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 85 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 55 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 90 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 60 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 20 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 20 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 1 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 1 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 1 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p4 | 1 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p5 | 1 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p6 | 1 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 1 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 1 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 1 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 1 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 1 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 1 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 6 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | BOPS does small-class teaching and arranges lessons in groups to cater for diversity. We also split smaller groups in Chinese and English reading classes. |
| cs_remarks | Our students come from worldwide, over 60% are non-Chinese and we are a harmonious and inclusive school with mixed cultures. We adopt the "Happy School Framework" from UNSECO and implement brain-based learning and promote "Learning-by-Doing" in our curriculum. |
| no_of_test_per_year_P1 | 0 |
| no_of_exam_per_year_P1 | 2 |
| replace_test_exam_P1 | Yes |
| no_of_test_per_year_P2-P6 | 0 |
| no_of_exam_P2-P6 | 3 |
| formulate_appropriate_school_based_assessment_assignment_policy_inform_parents_collect_views_from_teachers_students_parents_regularly | Yes |
| upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_web | Yes |
| upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web | Yes |
| diversified_assessment | Promotes self-reflection and enhancement through assessment and no comparison between individuals; Continuous assessment such as diction and lesson observation are conducted; Learning attitude and lesson work are counted to promote dedication; Skill assessment in GS subject |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | Class split into 2 groups catering students' learning: Chinese (P.3-P.6); English (P.3-P.6); Maths (P.5/P.6). |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 9 |
| duration_of_each_period | 35 |
| school_starts_at | 8:20 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:15 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 12:45 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:35 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | We are a "Positive School" and implement LIFE EDUCATION, with a structured curriculum and activities promoting positive character strengths. We promote the "Core Values of BuiOers: Respect, Responsible, Caring".<br> |
| school_management_url | https://www.buiosch.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=87 |
| school_organisation | School policies planned by Administration Committee lead by the principal. Our senior teachers lead different departments for better development of school affairs and continuous enhancement. |
| imc_smc_mc | The IMC consists of 5 sponsoring body managers, ex-officio manager (the Principal), 2 parent managers, 2 teacher managers, 1 alumni manager and 1 independent manager. |
| school_green_policy | Actively promote Environmental and Sustainable Education with our wonderful natural resources nearby (such as wetland and beach study, buffaloes. butterflies, seashells, organic farming, pets caring). We do Recycling and Greening Project, Food Waste Collection and Planting for All at BOPS. |
| school_major_concerns_url | https://www.buiosch.edu.hk/tc/news.php?cid=5 |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Uplifting learning effectiveness by optimizing our L&T and enhancing positive learners.<br>2. Make good use of technology to enrich our curriculum and promoting innovation.<br>3. Build up a positive school environment, equip students with core attitudes and values for aiming at excellence. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | https://www.buiosch.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=201 |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | Continuous refinement of curriculum for the world and local future development |
| dev_of_generic_skills | Different after school interest classes to develop students' multiple intelligence and generic skills. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | To reinforce students' positive attitudes and behaviour through a variety of reward schemes.<br>Share different cases or examples to promote positive attitudes in the morning assembly and whole-school assembly; We implement "Positive Discipline" and teach students with good behavior. |
| student_support_url | https://www.buiosch.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=125 |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | 1. Split classes in Chinese, English and Mathematics according to student's aptitude. Tutorial lesson included in the timetable to help students with their homework.<br>2. Various supports, including: Chinese bridging class, dyslexia group and school-based speech therapy group, IEP for students with special educational needs.<br>3. School social worker provide counselling service for students' cases. |
| support_for_non_chinese_students | Our 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.. Providing Summer Bridging Programme for NCS students to encourage the use of Chinese. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | Chinese bridging course and adapted school learning materials based for non-Chinese speaking students. |
| home-school_co-operation | Parents Day and family visit, Tea gathering with teachers. Family trip and Parents volunteers. |
| school_ethos | 1. Orientation week for juniors before the commencing of new academic year. <br>2. Mentor groups to provide individual support.<br>3. Peers reading programme. |