🎒 Primary ・ North
Kam Tsin Village Ho Tung School
📰 School Stories
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
36
Average
Primary：11 indicators apply, 4 matched
🎒
Kam Tsin Village Ho Tung School
North ・
Primary ・ Est. 1954
📍 Address
Kam Tsin Village, Sheung Shui, N.T.
📞 Phone
26703849
📠 Fax
26685391
✉️ Email
info@ktvhts.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Not Applicable
👩🏫 Principal
Ng Yuk Kei Cookie
📅 Founded
1954
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🗣️ Language
Chinese
🎯 Mission
With 'children-centred' approach adopted, we provide all-rounded education. Self-directed learning and development of students' potential occur under a joyful environment. Our emphasis on moral education is never less than our pursuit of academic performance. We equip our students to be good citizens with both knowledge and integrity.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. We feature 'VILLAGE' as the direction of our children-centred education: V-variety, I-innovation, L-leadership, L-learning, A-active, G-giving, E-enjoyment. 2. Independent thinking and self-directed learning skills are developed through various kinds of diversified activities. 3. Teachers guide students' learning of knowledge and pursuit of truth as facilitators. 4. Professional support from outside school: A school-based curriculum is developed with the assistance from Colleges and Universities, Curriculum Development Institute and School-based Support Services of Education Bureau. 5.Introduce innovative technology to integrate Information technology/Artificial technology (AI) into teaching/learning and school-based curriculum.
💛 SEN Support
We adopt 'Whole School Approach' to support students with special educational needs. All staff of the school acknowledge the responsibility of establishing an inclusive environment to cater for the needs of all students. It is accomplished by curriculum accommodation, remedial classes and classroom support, etc. School-based Educational Psychologist, School-based Speech Therapist and School Social Worker assist in different aspects to provide a holistic and professional assessment and treatment. We also provide diversified groups, specific training and inspiring visits so that students can grow positively.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
1. In order to develop students' potential to the fullest, more than twenty different kinds of activities are held on 'Tuesday extra-curricular activities' session. 2. Theme Days: Chinese Culture Day, Music Festival, Christmas and School Anniversary Celebration, Sports Day, School Picnic, Education Camp, Exchange Programme, Community Service, Summer Activities, etc. 3. Others: Flag-raising team, Scouts, Student Librarians, Prefects, Volunteer team.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | 80 |
|---|---|
| school_type_1 | Aided |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members | 100% |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
| title_of_school_head | Ms. |
| sponsoring_body | Kam Tsin Village <br>(School Board of Directors) <br>Company Ltd. |
| school_motto | Diligence, Thriftiness, Politeness, Righteousness |
| school_size | 6870 |
| 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 | - |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $310, for making Student ID cards, name stamps and photo copying fees etc. |
| asc_others | - |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 20 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 1 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | Multimedia Learning Centre, Music room, Medical care room, Counselling room, Parents-Teachers Association Room, Mobile Campus TV, Kids Steam Room, Room I Can, Room I Am, Ecological House. |
| fac_others | Basketball Court, Recreation Ground, Mobile Library (Opening Hours: Every alternate Monday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm) except public holidays. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 23 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 38 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 82 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 0 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 17 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 83 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 1 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 2 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 1 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p4 | 1 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p5 | 2 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p6 | 3 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 10 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 1 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 1 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 1 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 9 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | 1. Pull-out classes in P.2-P.6 for certain subjects.<br>2. "Read & Write" Chinese Programme is introduced in P.1-P.3.<br>3. Tutorial Classes, In-class Support, Elite Mathematics Classes, Remedial Classes and Programs for the gifted are held to cater for student diversity. |
| cs_remarks | - |
| 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 | 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 | Yes |
| upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web | Yes |
| diversified_assessment | 1. Two Summative Assessments for P.1-P.5 and three for P.6. <br>2. There are Formative assessments for P.1-P.5 students once each semester. <br>3. Formative Assessments: Subjects include Chinese and English Dictation and Writing, General Studies, P.E., Visual Arts, Putonghua and Computer Studies. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | 1. Mixed gender. 2. Streaming in certain levels. 3. Pull-out classes in P.3-P.6 for certain subjects. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 9 |
| duration_of_each_period | 35 |
| school_starts_at | 8:25 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:25 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 1:00 |
| lunch_end_time | 2:00 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | 'Tuesday life education, classroom management activities and moral education activities', 'Wednesday extra-curricular activities' and 'Thursday subject-based activities' sessions are introduced to encourage students to have positive attitude and a healthy life style. |
| school_management_url | http://www.ktvhts.edu.hk/management.php |
| school_organisation | With the Incorporated Management Committee being the highest authority, the Principal is responsible for making decisions for general school affairs and leading different departments to ensure proper implementation of school policies and 'Learning and Teaching'. |
| imc_smc_mc | Incorporated Management Committee was established in 2008. It consists of 22 managers. |
| school_green_policy | 1. Garbage Classification. <br>2. Reusable utensils. <br>3. Successful application of The Environment and Conservation Fund: School Greening, Food Waste Recycling, Setting up a Hydroponic System, etc. |
| school_major_concerns_url | https://www.ktvhts.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=241 |
| school_major_concerns | 1. We have implemented a "Children-centred" approach. This encourages students to learn with determination for self-improvement and live with morality for a better future.<br>2. We are creating a caring and happy campus for all students. It takes a village to raise a child.<br>3. We are also keeping pace with the times by pioneering interdisciplinary education in Artificial Intelligence (AI). |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.ktvhts.edu.hk/learning.php |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | 1. Reading and learning across the curriculum: encourage students from reading to learn by developing different reading programmes including daily morning reading sessions.<br>2. Nurturing students’ media and information literacy: through making use of information technology with school WiFi connectable in learning, multi-media centre use at recess so students have more opportunities to engage in learning activities, coding and e-learning programmes are launched.<br>3. Strengthening Values Education: have 'Children World' group promotes life education and class building, moral and civic education activities and community serving programmes in the afternoon lessons. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | In order to provide richer learning experience and to develop students' communication skills, collaboration skills, creativity, study skills, an interdisciplinary curriculum was designed and launched in every afternoon. Students' different generic skills are developed through life-wide learning, field trips, enquiry-based tasks, etc. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | 1. We promote positive values and attitudes through our school-based children-centred curriculum with the elements of "VILLAGE".<br>2. Integration of discipline and counselling/ Emphasis on the role of class teacher/ Double class teachers/ Class management lessons.<br>3. 'Wednesday life education and classroom management activities', 'Thursday moral education activities' sessions and 'Community serving programme' are introduced to encourage students to have positive attitude and a healthy life style. |
| student_support_url | https://www.ktvhts.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=59 |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | The Student Support Team is formed, including Principal, SENCO, Teachers, School-based Educational Psychologist, Speech Therapist and Social Worker, to holistically support SEN students. We adopt diversified and step-by-step teaching methods to accommodate students of different abilities. Teaching assistants are arranged to provide in-class support and assistance to certain students in need. In addition, tutorials, remedial classes, pull-out classes, gifted education classes, Maths elite classes, etc. are also 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; 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; and hiring additional manpower and/or translation/interpretation services to facilitate the communication with parents of NCS students. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | Homework, dictation and assessment are adapted to facilitate students' demonstration of their learning outcomes. Levelled assignments are designed in Chinese, English and Maths. 'Read & Write' Chinese Programme is introduced in P.1-P.3. Textbook articles are tailored to suit students' need. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | https://www.ktvhts.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=161 |
| home-school_co-operation | Parents-Teachers Association was established in 2001. Meetings, various workshops and parent-child activities are held regularly. A parent volunteer team is formed to help in lunch time and other school activities. |
| school_ethos | We promote the integration of discipline and counselling to provide values, life and civic education. We aim to: <br>1. nurture students' sense of thankfulness;<br>2. develop students' sense of integrity, politeness and discipline;<br>3. establish good relationships between students and teachers and strengthen students sense of belonging to the school;<br>4. let students live out the four pillars of our school: Diligence, Thriftiness, Politeness and Righteousness. |
| future_dev_url | https://www.ktvhts.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=147 |
| school_dev_plan | 1. Promote "Children-centred Education" to develop positive cultural values. <br>2. Create a "Green ecological campus" with love.<br>3. Introduce innovative technology to integrate Information technology/Artificial technology (AI) into teaching and learning. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | 1. Three teacher development days are arranged annually. <br>2. Teachers participate in different kinds of seminars, workshops and other programmes. |