P.O.C.A. Wan Ho Kan Primary School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
Primary：11 indicators apply, 3 matched
🎯 Mission
Our mission is to educate students to be sensible, aspiring, law-abiding and disciplined young people, by cultivating their moral sense and integrity and bringing forth their potentials so that they will excel in learning and conduct and become competent and virtuous individuals who can contribute to the well-being of society and humankind. Hence, our school motto is “Reverence, Humility, Persistence, Earnestness”. On this basis, we educate our students in the following principles: (1) Devotion to knowledge and truth, with love and respect for self and others; (2) Humility as self-discipline,…
📚 Approach & Strategies
Implementing small class teaching and cooperative learning. Cross subjects learning and reading lessons. In order to enhance the biliterate and trilingual abilities of students, we use Putonghua or Cantonese to teach Chinese. We teach Maths, Science & Humanities in English. We use Cantonese as the language of teaching other subjects. We participate in different Support Schemes for building up our school-based curriculum for our students with different needs. The schemes are: Using Putonghua to teach Chinese scheme, Chinese curriculum for Non-Chinese speaking pupils. Level-based Support Learning Scheme (Chinese), Primary Literacy Program-Reading and Writing, English Phonics Programme, English drama, Mainland & Hong Kong Teachers Exchange and Collaboration Programme (Mathematics), Support S…
💛 SEN Support
Well use the deployment of resources such as Learning Support Grant and Enhanced Speech Therapy Grant to help the students who have learning difficulty. Furthermore, we provide specific measures in supporting students with SEN, such as teaching adaptation and assessment accommodation, remedial learning groups, training on social skills, school-based speech therapy services, individual education plan. Teachers and 3 school social workers discuss the student progress with parents who need help regularly.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
Choral Speaking, Debate Team, English Drama, Mathematical Olympiad, Flag raising team, Cub Scouts, Brownies, Interact Club, CYC, JPC, Voluntary Team, Boys' and Girls' football team, Swimming, Rugby, Field & Track, Ball Games, Karate, Archery, Dodgebee, Lion Dance Team, Rope skipping, Dancing, Recorder, School Choir, Hand Chime Group, , Art Club, STEAM team, Campus reporter, I.T. team, Ho Kan Elder Academy.
📋 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 | 100% |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
| title_of_school_head | Mr. |
| sponsoring_body | Po On Commercial Association Non-Profit Making School Ltd |
| school_motto | Reverence, Humility, Perseverance, Earnestness |
| school_size | 8804 |
| through_train_sec_school | - |
| feeder_sec_school | - |
| nominated_sec_school | - |
| school_bus | Yes |
| nanny_van | Yes |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| asc_school_fee | - |
| asc_tong_fai | - |
| asc_pta_fee | $25 |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | Fee for specific purposes $300 (Purchase of teaching equipment, Enhance e-Learning and STEM teaching) |
| asc_others | Replacement of academic report $25 each. |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 30 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 3 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | Realia Corner, Fitness Room, Computer Room, Art Room, MakerSpace, Multiple Intelligence Activity Centre, Science Room, Digital Piano Room, Dancing Room, Learning Commons, etc. |
| fac_others | Butterfly Garden, English Room, Maths Room, Po On Path, PTA Room, etc. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 54 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 23 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 54 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 23 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 18 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 59 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p4 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p5 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p6 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 29 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 29 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | Use English to teach Maths, Science and Humanities. Use Putonghua or Cantonese to teach Chinese Language. Provide different school team trainings, enhancement courses and remedial classes according to the students' individual needs. Provide Non-Chinese students our school-based Chinese curriculum. 5 native-speaking English teachers will take the phonics, oral and reading lessons as well. |
| cs_remarks | Provide small class teaching in order to take care of the students' needs in an effective way. |
| no_of_test_per_year_P1 | 0 |
| no_of_exam_per_year_P1 | 3 |
| 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 | Apart from summative assessments, students will also be assessed by formative assessments such as interview, book report, life skills, project, group discussion and presentation. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | In order not to have a labelling effect on students, we have all our classes with mixed ability students. While our focus is on providing biliteracy and trilingual education, we also adopt mixed nationality culture for all classes. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 9 |
| duration_of_each_period | 35 |
| school_starts_at | 8:30 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:35 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 12:55 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:45 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier, arranged by parents and students bring their own lunch. |
| school_life_remarks | Reading time, library lesson, mentor programme and various activities at lunch break and in the morning. |
| school_management_url | http://www.pocawhk.edu.hk |
| school_organisation | School Development Committee and Administrative Working Groups manage school's administration, curriculum development, e-learning, student support, academy, public relationship, discipline and guidance, activities, etc. |
| imc_smc_mc | IMC was established on 1 December, 2011. Its members include the school supervisor, principal, school board members, teachers and parents. |
| school_green_policy | Green school environment. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.pocawhk.edu.hk/en/school.php?id=9 |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Cultivate proper values and attitudes and establish a positive campus culture.<br>2. Cultivate students' interest in learning and enhance self-directed learning. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.pocawhk.edu.hk |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | The school curriculum can be summarised under three major aspects:(1) Cultivating Values (2) Creating Space (3) Student-centred Learning |
| dev_of_generic_skills | Through different learning activities, nine types of generic skills are developed. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | -In line with the twenty key areas of national security education and the seven learning objectives guided by the EDB, and in the process of learning and teaching, diversified and appropriate strategies are used to cultivate students' positive thinking and ten principles. Two primary values and attitudes enable students to face challenges positively. |
| student_support_url | http://www.pocawhk.edu.hk |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Elite Scheme, Early identification, tiered assignment, enhancement class, homework club, leadership training, parents meeting for transition from J6 to Form One. We provide Arts, Play & Music therapy, Animal-assisted therapy and Occupational Therapy. School-based educational psychologist & school-based speech therapist will provide services. |
| 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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. Provide Summer Bridging Programme for NCS students to consolidate their learning. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | Adaptation of curriculum to cater for diverse students' needs such as: elite courses, gifted programs and homework classes. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | http://www.pocawhk.edu.hk |
| home-school_co-operation | We organize activities with PTA such as seminars, workshops and activities for parents: Day camp, hiking, outdoor study, etc. Our parents actively participate in voluntary work in school such as story mama and sports day volunteers. Teachers and parents have a close relationship with good communication through 'Smiling Campaign'. |
| school_ethos | 1. We are committed to the school motto “Reverence, Humility, Persistence, Earnestness”. We educate students to be sensible, aspiring, law-abiding and disciplined young people, in order to enable them to become competent and virtuous individuals who can contribute to the well-being of society and humankind.<br>2. Students are polite and compliant. A Prefect Team was set up. We also implement "comprehensive and school-based counseling activities" to deepen students' good behavior.<br>3. Love and Care Activities: We intend to help students' growth through a lot of learning activities such as life learning, all-direction counseling, understanding adolescent programs, home-school cooperation and various systematic activities.<br>4. Strengthen and promote students’ mental health activities: Positive energy activity days, adventure experiences, emotional workshops, cheer stations and no-homework days twice a month, etc. |
| future_dev_url | http://www.pocawhk.edu.hk |
| school_dev_plan | 1. Improve learning & teaching: improve student self-directed learning ability. <br>2. Cater for student learning differences: Use Cooperative Learning in class. <br>3. Promote harmonious school culture: Via various activities to promote the spirit of integration, develop a sense of belonging to school and community. <br>4. Small class teaching. <br>5. Enhancement of teaching facilities. <br>6. Promotion of Biliteracy and Trilingualism through school-based curriculum and medium of instruction (MOI). <br>7. Continue to cultivate students' positive values, provide students with positive experiences and inspiration, and encourage them to face life with optimism, courage and hope. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | Join EDB School-based Support Services. Teachers are actively participating in Professional Training & Development. |