GCEPSA Whampoa Primary School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
Primary:11 indicators apply, 2 matched
🎯 Mission
(1) "Upholding the educational philosophy of the Alumni Association of the College of Education, we provide students with high-quality holistic education, enabling balanced development in moral, intellectual, physical, social, and aesthetic aspects." (2) "We are committed to providing students with a pleasant and effective learning environment, aimed at nurturing their growth, helping them learn to interact with others, respect one another, strive for learning, establish a solid academic foundation, and pursue excellence."
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. Cultivate students' bilingual and trilingual abilities, focusing not only on listening, speaking, reading, and writing but also on fostering their self-directed learning skills. 2. Develop students' comprehensive learning and application abilities (scientific and programming thinking). 3. Expand students' horizons through thematic activities such as Lunar New Year Fair, science discovery days, English and Putonghua activities, organizing overseas exchange programs, and encourage students to participate in extra-curricular activities.
💛 SEN Support
The objective of the student support team is to enhance the capacity of schools in catering for student differences, in order to provide high-quality education for all students. Support services include homework and assessment adjustment, after-school support group, individual education plan, school-based speech therapy service, etc.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
We offer a range of multiple intelligence-based courses, including Fun English, Sex Education, Programming, Scientific Exploration, Cultivating a Taste for Reading, Drama, Scouting-style self-care courses, Bouldering, Cycling, and Swimming. Through participating in these various learning activities, students have the opportunity to cultivate their interests, develop multidimensional thinking skills, and foster a well-rounded education.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | 35 |
|---|---|
| school_type_1 | Aided |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members | 93% |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
| title_of_school_head | Ms. |
| sponsoring_body | Grantham College of Education Past Students' Association |
| school_motto | - |
| school_size | 5100 |
| through_train_sec_school | - |
| feeder_sec_school | - |
| nominated_sec_school | - |
| school_bus | - |
| nanny_van | Yes |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| asc_school_fee | - |
| asc_tong_fai | - |
| asc_pta_fee | $10 |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $310 (fee for employing extra native English-speaking teachers) |
| asc_others | Approximately $400 (including costs for photocopying, materials, exercise books,<br>E-admin) |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 30 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 4 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | CreArtive Bus, Music Room, Visual Arts Room, Tech-Land, NET Room, GCE Whampoa stage, GCE Time-Gallery, IT-Zone and Mini Theater. |
| fac_others | Flag-raising square, Outdoor Bouldering, Happy fish pond, Lego-Land, Innovative Chalkboard, Happy Garden, Solar Energy Generating System and PTA Room. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Accessible lift. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 44 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 43 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 74 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 14 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 22 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 64 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 2 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 3 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p4 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p5 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p6 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 23 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 21 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | P.1 to P.3 will be grouped by mixed abilities; P.4 to P.6, some classes will be grouped based on overall performance to cater for learner diversity.<br><br> |
| cs_remarks | We emphasize "Innovative Experiential Learning" model, the implementation of "small class teaching" and "gifted education development framework" to cater for students' different learning needs. To establish good learning attitudes and habits for students. |
| 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 | Besides 3 summative assessments, we also have diverse assessment methods such as oral presentations, daily classwork, practical assessments, self-assessment, peer assessment, and electronic evaluations to enhance learning effectiveness. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | P.1 to P.3 will be grouped by mixed abilities; P.4 to P.6, some classes will be grouped based on overall performance to accommodate student differences. |
| 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 | 3:30 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 12:10 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:10 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | We provide different learning opportunities for our students such as "Lunar New Year Market", "Whole School Learning Day" and "Multiple Intelligence Programme" and also an overseas learning programme "Tomorrow Leader Programme". We encourage them to learn by doing and exploring. We also have "Whampoa Stage" for students to perform and show their talents. |
| school_organisation | The Incorporated School Management Committee oversees the school's operations, with the Principal leading the School Development Team, Curriculum Development Team, and Student Development Team to implement various school initiatives. |
| imc_smc_mc | The Incorporated Management Committee has been established since 2012.The Incorporated School Management Committee is composed of members from the sponsoring body, the Principal, teachers, parent representatives, and alumni representatives. |
| school_green_policy | The school encourages students to practice eco-friendly living by implementing methods such as carbon reduction, waste reduction at the source, and recycling. For example, there are recycling bins for paper waste on campus, and students are encouraged to use eco-friendly utensils. The school actively promotes environmental messages, leads students to participate in environmental activities. Regular environmental-themed events are also organized within the school to educate students. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.gcewps.edu.hk/school.html |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Through life-wide learning opportunities, we endeavor to strengthen values education and inspire students to embrace a healthy and fulfilling life.<br>2. Through the integration of cross-disciplinary activities, we aim to foster students' reading habits and cultivate their interest in reading, thereby strengthening their literacy, language competence and generic skills. |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | 1. The school will strengthen values education (including life education and national and security education), which includes participation in national security education activities organized by the Education Bureau, holding regular flag-raising ceremonies, and sharing relevant information during weekly meetings.<br>2. Enhance values education, focusing on students' mental health and promoting their balanced physical and mental development.<br>3. Develop learning through reading: implement bilingual reading reward programs and promote online reading in both Chinese and English.<br>4. Make good use of information technology, with science discovery classes and coding classes at all levels. Additionally, all classrooms are equipped with electronic blackboards to increase classroom interactivity. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | Cooperative learning leads to development of collaboration, communication, problem solving, self-management, and study skills; creativity, critical thinking, information technology and numeracy skills are widely integrated into all subjects. With the support of extra-curricular activities, development of generic skills is guaranteed. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | We committed to establishing positive values in students through various curriculum initiatives, such as:<br>1. "I Can Project" life experience program, which allows students to engage in practical experiences in real-life settings, fostering resilience and a sense of responsibility.<br>2. Providing diverse physical and artistic activities to allow students to develop their talents and abilities.<br>3. Implementing different reward programs to encourage students to practice good behavior. Examples include the Good Student Incentive Program, Zero Tardiness and Zero Late Submission Incentive Program, and the Super Class Incentive Program. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Our school adopt a whole school approach to cater for student diversity. Additional resources from EDB include Enhanced Speech Therapy Grant, School-based Education Psychology Service. We also provide after school programme for Non-Chinese Speaking students and Newly-arrived students. To equip teachers with skills to cater for learning diversity. |
| 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. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | 1. Tailoring homework and assessment requirement for SEN students. 2. Enhancement programme for NCS in Chinese Language, English and Mathematics. |
| home-school_co-operation | 1. The Parent-Teacher Association and parent school board members actively participate in assisting the school in organizing activities.<br>2. The school establishes close partnerships with parents through Parent Academies, Parent's Day, and parent-child activities.<br>3. Each year, the school regularly collects parents' opinions through stakeholder surveys to inform policy improvements. |