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Ling To Catholic Primary School

Ling To Catholic Primary School
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✨ Happy Index

Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)

18
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Primary:11 indicators apply, 2 matched

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Ling To Catholic Primary School
Kowloon City ・ Primary ・ Est. 1955
📍 Address
Chun Man Court, Oi Man Estate, Homantin…
📞 Phone
27139233
📠 Fax
27142640
✉️ Email
info@lingto.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Catholicism
👩‍🏫 Principal
Li Andy
📅 Founded
1955
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🗣️ Language
Chinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English

🎯 Mission

We raise our children with positive values with the core values of Catholic Education and our school motto: critical judgement and behave conscientiously. We help students grow healthily and develop their fullest potentials to become leaders in the future with CEO (Creative, Environmental and Optimistic) characteristics.

📚 Approach & Strategies

We cater to the diversity of students through a variety of teaching strategies and assessments. 1. Using AI and e-learning platforms, we develop an adaptive learning model that allows students to learn at their own level and pace. 2. Each classroom is designed to incorporate reading, writing, listening, speaking, hands-on and reasoning activities so that students with different characteristics can participate and show their strengths. 3. STEAM education and cross-curricular reading are developed, enabling students to integrate and apply knowledge with flexibility. 4. Develop students' independent learning skills through question and answering, quality feedback, note taking, discussion, role-playing, the use of organisational graphics. 5. The interweaving relationship among learning, t…

💛 SEN Support

We implement the Whole School Approach to integrated education and has set school-based policies to utilize resources effectively for students in need, including Learning Support Grant. Special programmes and strategies are employed to provide tailor-made support to students with special educational needs, including small-class teaching, homework and assessment accommodation, counselling groups, social skills training, School-based Speech Therapy Service and individual education plans. We adopt the Home-School Cooperation strategy. Parents' views are respected and support from parents is solicited.

🎨 Whole-person Learning

1. Life education classes every Monday. 2. Learning-by-Doing sessions and physical education experience classes every Tuesday to Thursday. 3. Multiple intelligence Courses every Friday.

📋 School Data

All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.

poa_school_net 34
school_type_1 Aided
school_type_2 Whole Day
imc Established
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members 57%
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc Ms.
title_of_school_head Mr.
sponsoring_body Hong Kong Catholic<br>Diocesan School
school_motto Discernment and Perseverance
school_size 2060
through_train_sec_school -
feeder_sec_school -
nominated_sec_school -
school_bus Yes
nanny_van -
parent_teacher_association Yes
school_alumni_association Yes
asc_school_fee -
asc_tong_fai -
asc_pta_fee $50
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items $300 (Fees for specific purposes)
asc_others Replacement of student card $25
fac_no_of_classroom 26
fac_no_of_school_hall 2
fac_no_of_playground 3
fac_no_of_library 1
fac_special_rooms English Room, CEO Learning Centre, CoolThink@JC Lab, Multi-Purpose room, Computer Room, Music Room.
fac_others Synthetic Ice Rink, Chapel, Student Counseling Room, Meeting Room, Remedial Teaching Classrooms, Speech Therapy Room, PTA Room & School History Room.
fac_support_for_specialedu Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts 31
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training 92
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above 27
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training 58
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 16
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 30
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above 54
previous_year_no_of_class_p1 2
previous_year_no_of_class_p2 2
previous_year_no_of_class_p3 2
previous_year_no_of_class_p4 2
previous_year_no_of_class_p5 4
previous_year_no_of_class_p6 3
previous_year_no_of_class_total 15
current_year_no_of_class_p1 2
current_year_no_of_class_p2 2
current_year_no_of_class_p3 2
current_year_no_of_class_p4 2
current_year_no_of_class_p5 2
current_year_no_of_class_p6 4
current_year_no_of_class_total 14
cs_mode_of_teaching Small Class Teaching with 25 pupils per class, with whole-school-Inclusive-Education.
cs_remarks Provide remedial classes and gifted programmes to for students, e.g. STEAM Corps, Coding Pioneers, English and Maths elite class, Drama Team.
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 We have a variety of both formative and summative assessments, e.g. self-assessment, peer assessment, parents and teacher assessment. Adjustment policy in Assessments for SENs.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon Yes
streaming_arrangement P.1 to P.6 classes are in mixed mode. P.1 to P.2 Chinese Language is taught in School-Based Putonghua.
no_of_school_days_per_week 5
no_of_periods_per_day 9
duration_of_each_period 30
school_starts_at 8:00
school_starts_at_AMPM AM
school_ends_at 3:15
school_ends_at_AMPM PM
lunch_start_time 12:35
lunch_end_time 1:35
lunch_arrangement Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
school_life_remarks 1. The school established policies on the usage of electricity, water, paper and various consumables, to reduce emissions and waste.<br>2. We installed environmental lighting systems and water-saving appliances with a Grade 1 energy label, to reduce energy.<br>3. Solar power generation devices are installed, providing environmentally friendly electricity to the community.<br>4. Greening our campus with curated gardens.<br>
school_management_url https://www.lingto.edu.hk/school.php?id=98
school_organisation The school administration is divided into 4 dimensions according to EDB's guidelines. To enhance efficiency, each dimension has an administration handbook for reference and is empowered with accountability to implement school policy.
imc_smc_mc To Optimize School Governance, members of IMC: Sponsoring Body Managers, School Principal, Teacher Manager, Alumni Manager, Parent Manager and Independent Manager.
school_green_policy We join the Green School Project and Programmes like Green Elites Campus Accreditation Programme to learn the importance of saving the Earth. One Person, One Flower Scheme helps students become good "Earth-Keepers".
school_major_concerns_url https://www.lingto.edu.hk/tc/school.php?id=101
school_major_concerns 1. Students can use the correct values as the fundamental principles for handling daily matters, loving God, loving others, and loving their country.<br>2. Students can deepen their attitudes, skills, and knowledge to face future life challenges.
learning_and_teaching_plan_url https://www.lingto.edu.hk/school.php?id=13
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum Better use of school hours: The timetable is reorganised to make way for enriched learning experiences for students. Students learn the textbook essentials in the morning and finish most of their homework and participate in multiple intelligence activities in the afternoon. After school, students can develop their own interests, study independently or have a rest, achieving a balanced physical and spiritual development. Catering to student diversity: The school is actively developing a blended learning model with e-learning, where students can learn according to their own habits. In addition, the school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities for students to participate in, catering for their different interests. STEAM education: The school has multiple years of experience in developing students' computational thinking, allowing students to develop and apply such skills on problem solving and innovation.
dev_of_generic_skills Nurturing students' generic skills through daily teaching and learning: 1. The teaching and learning of generic skills are integrated into every subject. 2. LBD Day is organised every year, where students work on projects and present their results to parents and guests. 3. LBD activities are held every day in the afternoon, where students apply their generic skills to complete relevant tasks.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours We uphold the five core values of Catholic education and incorporate values education in different stages of learning, nurturing students who love God and love others. We design learning experiences that align with the ten priority values and information literacy put forward by the EDB. Students learn about the importance of the relevant values through their own experience. Leadership courses are introduced for our students to gain seven habits that lead to success and become leaders in life.
student_support_url https://www.lingto.edu.hk/school.php?id=21
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity School has provided Attention Training Classes, Social Skills Groups, Remedial Classes and Curriculum Tailoring in the main subjects. School-based educational psychologists hold consultation meetings on learning adaptations including homework and exams for students in need. School-based Speech Therapy Services provides speech training to students. An extra teacher and one teaching assistant are hired to support students with special educational needs in classes through collaborative teaching.
support_for_non_chinese_students Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their 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..
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation Through the "READ & WRITE" Program to increase students' reading and writing abilities. Provide course adaptations for students with special needs and learning courses for more abled students, such as CoolThink@JC Tutorial etc. Gifted learners will be promoted for elite courses run by HK Academy for Gifted Education.
home-school_co-operation_url https://www.lingto.edu.hk/school.php?id=105
home-school_co-operation The school PTA acts as a path of communication between parents and the school, as well as an important partner for the school’s development. The PTA organises: <br>1. Parent WhatsApp groups for bilateral communication. <br>2. An academy for parents to share information on childcare and education. <br>3. Coffee Chat sessions for parents to learn about the school's latest developments and voice opinions. <br>4. Family trips to foster parent-child relationships.
school_ethos Our teachers uphold the five core values of Catholic education. We teach with love, building a caring campus.<br>1. The school focuses on cultivating good manners and a sense of responsibility among students, so that they respect themselves as well as others. <br>2. The school stresses the importance of developing students' moral character. We participate in the "WE" Positive Dynamic Scheme organised by the EDB to build students' self-image. <br>3. "Good Student of Ling To" Award Scheme encourages students to set personal goals, improve themselves and strive for excellence. <br>4. The school fosters a caring and inclusive culture among students through various talks and activities. Students develop resilience and give back to the school and their peers through the Understanding Adolescent Project. <br>5. The school has a team of Christian Pioneers that serves others in the spirit of Christ.
future_dev_url https://www.lingto.edu.hk/tc/school.php?id=178
school_dev_plan Students can develop an interest in learning, lifelong abilities and a proper outlook on life from an early age. The school adheres to the core values of Catholic education and adopts a humanistic approach in designing the six-year primary school curriculum. The school's future developments include:<br>1. Enhancing the effectiveness of learning and teaching. 2. Making learning more enjoyable. 3. Cultivating the right values in life. 4. Developing soft skills and discovering children's strengths. 5. Developing students' interest and habit of reading.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev Promote effective collaborative lesson planning, use of data and accurate design of teaching activities to address students' learning difficulties.

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