🎒 Primary ・ Kowloon City
Diocesan Boys' School Primary Division
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
36
Average
Primary：11 indicators apply, 4 matched
🎒
Diocesan Boys' School Primary Division
Kowloon City ・
Primary ・ Est. 2004
📍 Address
131 Argyle Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
📞 Phone
31594200
📠 Fax
26247292
✉️ Email
dbspd@dbs.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Protestantism / Christianity
👩🏫 Principal
Cheng Kay Yen Ronnie
📅 Founded
2004
👫 Gender
Boys
🗣️ Language
English
🎯 Mission
To provide a liberal education based on Christian principles.
📚 Approach & Strategies
The unique school design and well-equipped classrooms enable our teachers to adopt a flexible approach of teaching. Students' learning is not confined to within the classroom. Other outdoor areas, such as the roof gardens and school field, are constantly used. Besides the core subjects, each boy can choose his own electives, such as Astronomy, Money Management and Etiquette, etc. To maximize students' exposure to different learning areas, teachers organize regular field trips, including overseas study trips for them. Cross-curricular projects are also adopted to reinforce students' application of knowledge and skills introduced in different subjects.
💛 SEN Support
The School adopts the 3-Tier Support Model and provides in-class, small group and individual support to students. Special Educational Needs Coordinator leads the 'Student Support Team' to utilise the 'Learning Support Grant' to hire supporting staff and purchase professional services. For students with SEN, the School provides assessment accommodations, training groups and speech therapy according to the needs of individual students.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
Music: Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, Chinese Orchestra, Choirs and Wind Ensembles, etc. P.E.: Swimming, Athletics, Badminton, Table-tennis, Tennis, Basketball, Football, Fencing and Golf, etc. Visual Arts: Chinese Painting, Ceramics and Photography, etc.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | / |
|---|---|
| school_type_1 | DSS |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| imc | Not Applicable |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members | Not Applicable |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | The Rt. Rev. |
| title_of_school_head | Mr. |
| sponsoring_body | Diocesan Boys' School Committee |
| school_motto | - |
| school_size | 10977 |
| through_train_sec_school | Diocesan Boys' School |
| feeder_sec_school | - |
| nominated_sec_school | - |
| school_bus | Yes |
| nanny_van | - |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| asc_school_fee | $55000 |
| asc_tong_fai | - |
| asc_pta_fee | $500 |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | - |
| asc_others | - |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 30 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 2 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | Computer Rooms, Student Activity Centre, Language Room, Music Room, Visual Arts Room, GS Room, Multi-purpose Room, Chinese Culture Room and French Room, etc. |
| fac_others | Conference Room, Roof Gardens & shared facilities with the Secondary School, such as swimming pool and school field. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and Braille and tactile floor plan. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | - |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 91 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 52 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 21 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 20 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 20 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 60 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 5 |
| 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 | 30 |
| 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 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 30 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | 1. Accelerated classes for English, Chinese and Mathematics are introduced in G5 and G6 .<br>2. Lift-off programmes are offered after school for boys who are weak in major subjects. |
| cs_remarks | - |
| no_of_test_per_year_P1 | 1 |
| no_of_exam_per_year_P1 | 1 |
| replace_test_exam_P1 | Yes |
| no_of_test_per_year_P2-P6 | 2 |
| no_of_exam_P2-P6 | 2 |
| formulate_appropriate_school_based_assessment_assignment_policy_inform_parents_collect_views_from_teachers_students_parents_regularly | Yes |
| upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_web | No |
| upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web | No |
| diversified_assessment | Besides summative assessments, other formative assessments, such as projects and group discussion, are adopted to monitor and promote students' learning. Feedback and comments are given to students in their assignments and report cards. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | No |
| streaming_arrangement | Mixed ability classes from G.1 to G.4 & accelerated classes from G.5 to G.6. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 9 |
| duration_of_each_period | 30 |
| school_starts_at | 8:30 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:00 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 12:30 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:20 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | - |
| school_management_url | http://www.dbspd.edu.hk |
| school_organisation | The School is managed by the DBS School Committee. Two committees are formed to supervise the management and operation of DBSPD. The Primary Division Sub-Committee is responsible for policy formulation and to consider views and recommendations put forward by the Primary Division Management Committee. The Primary Division Management Committee is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Primary Division and to co-ordinate the operation of the various existing frontline committees and workgroups of the School. |
| imc_smc_mc | School Management Committee. |
| school_green_policy | Our school launches the Green Campus and Environmental Ambassador Scheme which provide chances for students to implement their knowledge about environmental protection in their daily life. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.dbspd.edu.hk |
| school_major_concerns | Our School aims to equip students to become life-long learners with a sound foundation of knowledge, social and technical skills to meet future challenges. Our vision is to prepare students to become contributors to society and leaders with integrity in a diverse and ever-changing world. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.dbspd.edu.hk |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | The school reinforces Values Education (including Life Education, National Education, and National Security Education) to nurture students' sense of national identity and cultivate their compassion, empathy, and well-roundedness.<br>Life-wide learning experiences are planned to foster students' whole person development, while cross-curricular learning through STEAM promotes problem solving and critical thinking skills amongst students. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | All subjects share the same emphasis to help students develop various generic skills, such as creativity, critical thinking and communication skills, etc. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | As a Christian school, our mission is to provide education for our students that promotes Christian values, which include kindness, giving and caring for each other. Students are reminded of these values through assemblies, the moral education and religious education curriculum, and daily interactions with teachers and peers.<br>In addition, National Security Education is taught across all areas of the school curriculum to deepen students' understanding of the Country's development and national security, enhance their sense of national identity and nurture them as good law-abiding citizens. |
| student_support_url | http://www.dbspd.edu.hk |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | The school organizes lift-off classes in Chinese, English, Mathematics and Putonghua for G.1-6 students who have learning difficulties and recommended by subject teachers. The teacher/ student ratio is 1:8. Lift-off classes are on a term basis. Moreover, the school provides extra support for G.3-4 students who are academically weak in Chinese, English and Mathematics. The students attend 3A and 4A classes in a separate classroom. The teacher/ student ratio is 1:10. |
| 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 | Gifted Programmes are organized for the gifted and talented students to develop their specific talents in various subject areas. Lift-off Classes are organized to provide support for students who are weak in English, Chinese, Maths & Putonghua. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | https://www.dbspta-pd.com/ |
| home-school_co-operation | The school has established the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) for parents and teachers; and the Diocesan School Old Boys' Association (DSOBA) for the alumni. Through various activities, such as Garden Fete, seminars, outing, picnic, and games day, home-school co-operation could be enhanced. Furthermore, these activities serve the purpose for reinforcing the loyalty and school spirit among parents, old boys, teachers and students. |
| school_ethos | The school strongly encourages students to join different types of activities. Students are encouraged to make use of the school's rich resources to develop personal interests, broaden their horizons and explore the outside world. It is the school's goal to cultivate outgoing, positive and optimistic students who treasure friendship and are able to think laterally. There are two registered Social Workers stationed at the school to counsel students in need. |
| future_dev_url | http://www.dbspd.edu.hk |
| school_dev_plan | The major concerns of the School Development Plan for School Years 2023/2024-2025/2026 are:<br>1. Developing Diocesan boys into life-long learners.<br>2. Strengthening students' identity and sense of belongings towards our country.<br>3. Promoting empathy & respect for diversity to create a harmonious & supportive learning environment. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | Teachers are required to write their own 3-year Staff Development Plan. Staff workshops and seminars are organized regularly. Teachers are always encouraged to attend courses and workshops outside of school, locally or overseas. |
| school_character_others | The school offers different types of scholarships, including academic, music and sports scholarships. |