S.K.H. St. John's Tsang Shiu Tim Primary School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
Primary：11 indicators apply, 3 matched
🎯 Mission
The School shall teach its students to live out the motto "Not to be served but to serve" ; foster a supportive and rich environment that enable students to develop their full potential ;and to cultivate children to become responsible citizens who contribute to society.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1) Diversified learning activities with different teaching strategies help activate students' intrinsic motivation and enrich their learning experiences. Learner diversity is catered. 2) We promote reading for learning and facilitate students to learn with electronic devices and platforms independently. 3) Embracing biliterate and trilingual learning environment Chinese subject: "READ & WRITE" programme for Primary 1 to Primary 3 students and there is one Putonghua class, using Putonghua as the medium of instruction when they learn Chinese, in each level from Primary 2 to Primary 6. English subject: "Space Town Literacy Programme" for Primary 1 to Primary 3 students and there are three British Native English Speaking teachers in the school. 4) There is a series of learning activities wit…
💛 SEN Support
A Student Support Team is in place to co-ordinate and implement the whole-school approach support service. The staff have established an inclusive school culture to cater for the students' learning needs. In order to cater for the different learning needs of students, programmes such as individual learning programmes, social skill, attention and literacy skills training groups have been conducted. We have also joined 'Jockey Club Keen and Active Kids Project' to provide holistic support for students with ADHD. Provide school-based Educational Psychology and speech therapy services. Facilitate 'Hong Kong Chinese Language Tiered Intervention Model for Lower Primary Students: Curriculum Package': A layered teaching model for P.2, P.3 students in learning Chinese: Provide after-school support…
🎨 Whole-person Learning
In order to promote "One Life One Sport One Art", there are more than 70 different extra-curricular programmes about sports, arts, academic, science and technology, and uniformed groups for students. Students are encouraged to explore the community and the world. Other than excursions such as going to exhibitions, museums, historic monuments and places of interest, students also have ample learning opportunities to broaden their horizons in Mainland and overseas.
📋 School Data
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| poa_school_net | 48 |
|---|---|
| school_type_1 | Aided |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members | - |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
| title_of_school_head | Mr. |
| sponsoring_body | Anglican (Hong Kong) Primary Schools Council Limited |
| school_motto | Not to be served, but to serve. |
| school_size | 6400 |
| 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 | $50 |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $400 |
| asc_others | - |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 30 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 1 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | Library, English Room, Computer Room, STEAM Room, Music Room, Language Room, Guidance Activity Room, Art Room and Multi-purpose Room. |
| fac_others | All classrooms in the school are equipped with computers, interactive whiteboard, visualizers and air-conditioners. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, Braille and tactile floor plan and Tactile guide path plan. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 56 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 44 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 61 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 18 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 23 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 59 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 4 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 30 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | Small class teaching and cooperative learning are adopted for P.1 to P.6. Provide whole-school gifted education programmes, and remedial classes are arranged to cater for learners' diversity. We also provide after-school enrichment programmes for students with different learning needs. |
| cs_remarks | Understanding Adolescent Project (Primary) and school-based Life Education are implemented. |
| 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 | No |
| diversified_assessment | 1. The 3 Mini-Tests annually let teachers know the learning progress of Chinese, English and Mathematics of the students. <br>2. Assessment of language subjects includes written and speaking assessment, thus the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing can be assessed. <br>3. Other diversified assessments include Project Learning of General Studies, and assessments of different skills. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | Classes with Putonghua as medium of instructions in Chinese subject lessons are available in Primary 2 to 6. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 9 |
| duration_of_each_period | 35 |
| school_starts_at | 8:15 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:15 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 1:05 |
| lunch_end_time | 2:00 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | We encourage students to eat healthily. Information about healthy habits is introduced. All subject teachers work together to emphasize the importance of both physical health and mental health. There is a variety of activities including sports and arts for students in the afternoon. |
| school_management_url | http://www.skhsjtst.edu.hk/management.php?id=114 |
| school_organisation | Our school is operated by the Anglican (Hong Kong) Primary Schools Council and is governed by the Incorporated Management Committee. |
| imc_smc_mc | The members of the School Management Committee are from different scopes of our society. They can give different opinions from different points of view. |
| school_green_policy | Our school has a solar power generation system. Environmental Education Team organises various green activities. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.skhsjtst.edu.hk/study.php?id=138 |
| school_major_concerns | We strive for excellence in learning and teaching, gifted education for all and the effective use of technology in learning.<br>As to better cater for learner differences, using different learning and teaching strategies incorporating positive education and healthy life style concerns us and all subject teachers are working for this. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.skhsjtst.edu.hk/study.php?id=138 |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | Reinforce the importance of whole-person development and create space for students' balanced development through flexible time-tabling. Accord higher priority to values education in schools, including strengthening life education, and moral, civic, and national education; and start life planning education early at the upper primary levels. Strengthen STEAM education so as to develop students’ capacity to apply knowledge and skills acquired in different STEAM-related subjects in an integrated and creative manner to solve daily problems and to help create a metropolitan city. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | To cultivate the students nine generic skills, especially focus on communication skills, collaboration skills, creativity and project learning skills. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | Positive values and attitudes are taught through school assemblies, class-teacher periods and personal growth programmes. Also Life Education is implemented from P.1 to P.6. And students are given ample opportunities to participate in theme-based education activities and competitions. |
| student_support_url | http://www.skhsjtst.edu.hk/school-spirit.php?id=156 |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Remedial classes for students with lower academic performance. After-school tutorial classes are also provided. Participate in the Integrated Education Programme with adaptation in curriculum, teaching strategies and assessment for students with special education needs. Early-identification and Intervention Programme for P.1 students with learning Difficulties. The New Arrival Students' Familiarization Course and School-based After School Learning and Support Programmes are provided. |
| 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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. To facilitate NCS students' early integration into school life, our school provides diversified after-school programmes to support NCS students' Chinese learning and social skills. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | Remedial classes in English, Chinese and Mathematics are arranged for students to enhance their academic performance. Adaptation in curriculum, teaching strategies and assessment are exercised for students with special education needs. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | http://www.skhsjtst.edu.hk/home-school-contact.php?id=161 |
| home-school_co-operation | We maintain a close relationship with the parents through various workshops and activities organised by the Parent-Teacher Association. |
| school_ethos | Through the teachers' guidance and discipline, and an inclusion in a nurturing and caring school culture, students' positive personal integrity is cultivated. |
| future_dev_url | http://www.skhsjtst.edu.hk/management.php?id=115 |
| school_dev_plan | 1. Enhance learning and teaching strategies.<br>2. Strengthen STEAM education and cultivate students’ innovative and problem-solving skills.<br>3. Develop positive education.<br>4. Students are supported to have their healthy lifestyle and they can immerse themselves in the school's harmonious and caring culture. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | Open classrooms, regular peer lesson observations and lessons evaluation sessions are organised to enhance professional learning and interactions among teachers. Other school-based professional development programmes are organised to further develop collaboration among staff. Teachers actively take part in different workshops, courses and exchange programmes. |