🎒 Primary ・ Kwai Tsing
Shek Lei St. John's Catholic Primary School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
27
Average
Primary：11 indicators apply, 3 matched
🎒
Shek Lei St. John's Catholic Primary School
Kwai Tsing ・
Primary ・ Est. 1970
📍 Address
99 Tai Pak Tin Street, Kwai Chung, N.T.
📞 Phone
35950036
📠 Fax
35950163
✉️ Email
slsj@slsj.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Catholicism
👩🏫 Principal
Chan Po Yee
📅 Founded
1970
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🗣️ Language
Chinese
🎯 Mission
The school aims at introducing the Catholic religion and Christ's spirit to students. The school emphasizes on the five core values of Catholic Education: Truth, Justice, Love, Life and Family. We provide a quality holistic curriculum through promoting the love of Christ and the spirit of service. The school helps students to develop multi-intelligence, creativity, positive values and desirable moral qualities, so that they can become confident and responsible citizens with good self-learning habits.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. Establish diverse learning experiences and a comprehensive and highly engaging learning environment for students to develop their potentials and equip students with the learning skills of 21st century. 2. Implement student-centered learning mode to enhance students' self-directed learning skills. 3. To empower students' biliterate and trilingual capacities, a better language-rich environment is established so as to strengthen their communication skills such as using Putonghua as the medium of instruction in the P4-6 Chinese learning while English native speaking teachers are recruited for further developing students' English phonics and acquiring their multicultural knowledge. 4. Cater to diverse learning needs through group teaching, and ability grouping in some subjects. Teachers adj…
💛 SEN Support
The Whole School Approach caters for different learner needs on individual or group basis. The School Social Worker provides training to students in needs. The Student Support Team formulates and coordinates the allocation of resources such as Enhanced School-based Speech Therapy Service and so on. Remedial classes and adjustments in assessments are provided for students in need. The School-Based Educational Psychologist conducts professional assessments, arranges referral of service and provides professional advice.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including: Academics: Olympiad Mathematics Classes, English Puppetry, English Musical, Youth Forum, etc. Sports: Football, Athletics, Basketball, and Taekwondo Teams. Music and Arts: School Choir, Ballet, Handbell, Violin Class, etc. General Knowledge and Technology: Drone Workshops, Microcomputer Programming Groups, Firefly Breeding Projects, Chinese Herbal Garden Planting Projects, etc. Also, various uniformed groups are formed. These activities fully develop students' potential.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | 64 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Ms. |
| sponsoring_body | The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong |
| school_motto | Diligence, Courage, <br>Simplicity and Integrity |
| school_size | 7482 |
| 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 | $55 |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $300 |
| asc_others | - |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 19 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 2 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | Prayer Room, English Funland, Campus TV, Computer Room, Student Activity Centre, Music Room, Visual Arts Room, Counselling Room and Small Group Teaching Room. |
| fac_others | Rooftop Garden |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, Tactile guide path and Accessible public information / service counter. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 38 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 84 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 40 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 70 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 35 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 19 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 46 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 3 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 3 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p4 | 3 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p5 | 3 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p6 | 3 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 19 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 19 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | Mixed ability classes from P.1 to P.6.<br>The placement of independent subjects in P.5-6 will be ability-based. |
| cs_remarks | Intensive Remedial Teaching Programme implemented in some of the levels, extra teachers to take care of students with special learning needs so they can catch up with the mainstream curriculum. |
| 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 | 1. Each subject has implemented progressive assessment in knowledge, skills and attitude. Results will be indicated in respective assessment reports.<br>2. Establish practical marking rubric to enable students to construct and apply knowledge and skills to solve problems. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | Mixed ability classes from P.1 to P.6. The placement of independent subjects in P.5-P.6 will be ability-based. This approach allows us to better cater to each student's individual needs, ensuring they receive the best support and development in their learning. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 9 |
| duration_of_each_period | 35 |
| school_starts_at | 8:00 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:30 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 12:20 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:10 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | We have carefully designed a variety of sports training, advanced programs, and interest groups aimed at comprehensively nurturing students' multiple intelligences, allowing every child to discover their potential through play. Additionally, the newly added balance bikes will enable students to improve their balance, reaction speed, and agility during recesses, adding more fun to their healthy growth! |
| school_management_url | http://www.slsj.edu.hk/intr4.htm |
| school_organisation | The organizational structure, which is subordinated to Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, is managed by the Catholic Education Office. The Central Management Committee for Diocesan Schools and Incorporated Management Committee also supervise the implementation of school policy. To match up with the policy of EDB, PTA and Alumni Association are well-established. These parties meet regularly to give advice and support to develop the excellence of the school and to provide students with quality education. |
| imc_smc_mc | The Incorporated Management Committee was established on 1st April, 2014. The committee consists of Supervisor, Principal, sponsoring body managers, an independent manager, teacher managers, parent managers and an alumni manager. The School is monitored and managed by different stakeholders. |
| school_green_policy | Green practices are highly promoted in the Campus. Recycling bins are available around the school campus so that the students are encouraged to practise the 3R guides. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.slsj.edu.hk/schreport.htm |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Implement school-based values education based on the five core values of Catholic education - to create a holistic educational environment that nurtures not only intellectual growth but also character development.<br>2. Deepen self-directed learning strategies and exploratory abilities and build a growth-oriented learning community for future readiness. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.slsj.edu.hk/schreport.htm |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | 1. Strengthen values education with the focuses on life & national education including the national security. It aims to reinforce students with whole-person education based on the FIVE Core Values of Catholic Education and TWELVE priority values and attitudes by adapting to students' needs and social expectations. Values education should also be integrated into daily learning & teaching. Besides, each subject is incorporated with the elements of national and national security education. It upholds related activities to strengthen students' national identity and sense of national pride.<br>2. Each subject uses a spiral learning model to infuse various common skills into the curriculum, allowing students to develop different common skills. Emphasize on cross-curricular learning.<br>3. Strengthen STEAM education to cultivate students' ability to innovate through design thinking and the design cycle, improving the quality of human life. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | 1. The "Learning by Doing (LBD)" project develops a well-rounded learning environment for students through experiential learning and diversified assessments.<br>2. The "Think Big" Course aims to enhance students' multi-intelligence, high-order thinking and problem-solving abilities by encouraging critical thinking. At the same time, the course aims to improve students' cooperation and communication skills and cultivate their willingness to accept challenges, thus emphasize the connection and application of knowledge to real life. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | The Guidance and Discipline Team, the Moral and Civic Education Team and the Religious Department work together to create a caring environment where students' positive behaviours, values, attitudes and interpersonal relationship can be cultivated through different school-based activities. |
| student_support_url | http://www.slsj.edu.hk/ |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Whole School Approach is implemented to cater for learner diversity. We make good use of different funding and resources to meet individual needs. We also conduct school-based after-school learning-support programmes to provide more assistance for students with economical needs. |
| 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 | Regular co-planning sessions are arranged to enhance curriculum tailoring and adjustment of teaching strategies in order to provide quality education for students with different learning needs. Different courses and tutoring are provided for both more and less abled students. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | https://www.slsj.edu.hk/2/1/?rnd=1744277867161 |
| home-school_co-operation | PTA is well-established to build up parents' commitment towards the school through organizing various activities. Parent education is emphasized through talks, meetings or informal gatherings. We also invite parents to become volunteers in different activities or events. |
| school_ethos | Whole-school consensus on guidance and discipline concepts are adopted at school to facilitate the all-round development of students. Positive guidance and discipline services are offered to nurture students' sense of belonging to the School and responsibility. |
| future_dev_url | http://www.slsj.edu.hk/schreport.htm |
| school_dev_plan | 1. Preach the gospel and learn from Jesus. Hold Catholic activities regularly.<br>2. Optimize classroom teaching to enhance effectiveness of learning and teaching and to improve students' learning competency.<br>3. Improve students' learning competency and strengthen core values and value education, develop positive attitudes among students. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | 1. Practise co-planning and peer observation regularly.<br>2. Optimize lesson studies supported by external educational bodies.<br>3. Participate in teacher training activities organized by the Education Bureau and external organizations, as well as professional exchange activities held by educational groups. <br>All of these efforts are to reinforce effectiveness of learning and teaching and strengthen teachers' leadership skills. |