🎒 Primary ・ North
Alliance Primary School, Sheung Shui
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
45
Average
Primary：11 indicators apply, 5 matched
🎒
Alliance Primary School, Sheung Shui
North ・
Primary ・ Est. 1961
📍 Address
2 Wo Muk Road, Luen Wo Hui, Fanling, N.…
📞 Phone
26702257
📠 Fax
26685357
✉️ Email
apsmail@apsss.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Protestantism / Christianity
👩🏫 Principal
Au Wing Yan Samantha
📅 Founded
1961
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🗣️ Language
Chinese(incl.: Putonghua)
🎯 Mission
We provide quality education and training for the whole person, with a balanced emphasis on spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social, and aesthetic aspects, within a caring and supportive Christian environment. We believe that each and every student is the love of God and endowed individually. We therefore respect each of them and help them develop their potential to the full so that they may show greater concern for others and may contribute to society.
📚 Approach & Strategies
The use of notebook is promoted in P.3-P.6. A structured learning skills progression framework is provided to help students develop a list of study skills such as using mind maps, 5W1H, SCAMPER, higher-order thinking skills, etc. Effective teaching strategies such as multi-sensory approach and drama techniques are employed to foster student learning.
💛 SEN Support
1. A student support team is established. The team members include the school-based educational psychologist, the school social worker, the student guidance teacher, Special Educational Needs Coordinator and Special Educational Needs Support Teacher. 2. Teaching assistants are employed in the implementation of the Whole School Approach to catering for student diversity. 3. School-based speech therapy service is provided to offer individual/group training/therapy sessions to students with speech and language impairment 4. Adapted learning materials, homework strategies and/or assessment accommodation are provided to students in need. 5. Parent education, including seminars and training groups, is organized to equip parents with better understanding of children with SEN, and render …
🎨 Whole-person Learning
Our school is using the holistic approach to develop our students to be a WHOLE person. Our curriculum comprises not only academic teaching but also a wide range of OLE (Other Learning Experience). Our students are given the opportunity to experience co-curricular activities, outdoor learning day, community servicing and a variety of extra-curricular activities. We are proud of our students for their outstanding achievements in inter-school competitions.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | 81 |
|---|---|
| school_type_1 | Aided |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members | 53% |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
| title_of_school_head | Ms. |
| sponsoring_body | Kowloon Tong Church of the C.C. & M.A. |
| school_motto | The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. --Proverb 9:10 |
| school_size | 3932 |
| 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 | $30 |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $470 (water dispenser maintenance, anti-epidemic supplies, Student electronic platform maintenance) |
| asc_others | - |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 18 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 1 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | Computer Room, Music Room, STEM Room, Visual Art Room, Language Room, Guidance Activity Room, Dancing Room. |
| fac_others | Multipurpose Activity Room, Roof Garden, Small Group Teaching Room, Parents Resources Centre and Interview Rooms. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 37 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 97 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 36 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 67 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 8 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 20 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 72 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 3 |
| 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 | 18 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 3 |
| 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 | 18 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | P.1 -5 implements SCT. Remedial classes are provided for early intervention. Chinese, English and Maths remedial classes are provided for some P.1-6 students. <br>Small classes in some levels are designed to cater for learner diversity. <br>After school intensive remedial classes are arranged for students with SEN. |
| cs_remarks | - |
| no_of_test_per_year_P1 | 0 |
| no_of_exam_per_year_P1 | 0 |
| 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 | Diversified modes of assessment including student self-evaluation, peer evaluation and parents' feedback are conducted.<br>Formative assessment is emphasized to monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback and identify their strengths and weaknesses.<br>One summative assessment and one examination per year for P.2 and two examinations per year for P.3 to 6. to students' performance. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | Streaming is used in P.5-P.6 to cater for learner diversity. Adjustments are made yearly. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 9 |
| duration_of_each_period | 35 |
| school_starts_at | 8:10 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:30 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 12:40 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:10 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | - |
| school_management_url | https://www.apsss.edu.hk/rIndex |
| school_organisation | School administrative team, school development committee and subject & functional groups are led by IMC. |
| imc_smc_mc | IMC membership includes: Representatives of school sponsoring body, the Principal, elected representatives of teaching staff, parents, alumni and independent members of the community. |
| school_green_policy | To cultivate students' environmental awareness, our school has established a set of school-based environmental guidelines and organized various activities, including paper and lithium battery recycling, “Hong Kong No Air-Con Night,” “Earth Hour” lights-off campaign, and the “Eco-friendly Chinese New Year Decoration Competition.” In addition, the school has formed the “APSSS Young Farmers” service team to foster students’ care for plants and promote campus greening. |
| school_major_concerns_url | https://www.apsss.edu.hk/rIndex |
| school_major_concerns | Upholding Positive Values • Living a Healthy Life.<br>Fostering Inquiry-Based Learning • Enhancing Communication and Interaction Skills. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | https://www.apsss.edu.hk/rIndex |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | Through daily lessons, life education lessons, national security education activities and competitions, etc., students are encouraged to uphold positive values. After the homework tutorial period, students may participate in ECAs which promote a balanced physical and mental development. Life-wide learning activities, including Project Learning and STEAM Week are arranged to enrich students' learning experience in real-world situations. Students can broaden their knowledge base, improve overall literacy, and build up interdisciplinary thinking skills by including cross-curricular reading and project-based learning. Promote RaC to enhance students' interdisciplinary learning ability and reading literacy. Students' interest and ability in science, technology and IT; creative thinking and pioneering and innovative spirit are cultivated through STEAM learning activities inside and outside the classroom. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | Generic skills are developed in different subject-based key learning areas. Students' generic skills including communication, collaboration, critical thinking and higher-order thinking skills are equipped through learning activities. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | The ten priority values and attitudes, which are "Perseverance", "Respect for Others", "Responsibility", "National Identity", "Commitment", "Integrity", "Benevolence", "Law-abidingness", "Empathy", "Diligence", "Unity" and "Filial Piety" are adopted throughout school religious, moral and civil education.<br>In response to the rapid societal changes and the developmental needs of students, the school puts emphasis on promoting students' independent thinking and self-directed learning capabilities. When students are facing difficulties, they are able to identify the values involved, analyze the issues objectively, make reasonable judgements and take action accordingly. Then they are prepared for different challenges in their future life. |
| student_support_url | https://www.apsss.edu.hk/rIndex |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | High achievers are provided with gifted education and enrichment programmes. <br>Tutorial classes are provided to train students with learning difficulties. Reading, writing, social and attention enhancement programmes are provided to train students with SEN. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | Elements of gifted education are included in regular teaching. Off-site support is reinforced. School-based acceleration (assessment) policy, and task & assessment adaptation are set for students with SEN. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | https://www.apsss.edu.hk/rIndex |
| home-school_co-operation | Organize activities such as parent workshops, parent-child classes, family adventures, family outings, charity sales, teacher appreciation events, etc to honor parents. Additionally, establish a parent volunteer team to assist in school events such as Chinese Cultural Day, Sports Day, and Reading Day. These initiatives foster home-school collaboration, enhances parent-child and teacher-student relationships, and strengthens parents' and students' sense of belonging to the school. |
| school_ethos | Teachers and social workers are Christians with educational aspirations. A caring atmosphere is created on campus with a systematic Life Education plan. School provides students with a learning setting that upholds fairness, harmony and care for others, to create a learning and living environment conducive to cultivating positive values and attitudes, which will further promote the school's reputation. |
| future_dev_url | https://www.apsss.edu.hk/rIndex |
| school_dev_plan | Student Development Goals:<br>1. Establishing Healthy Lifestyle Habits in Students.<br>2. Nurturing Harmonious Interpersonal Relationships.<br>3. Cultivating Responsible Citizenship.<br><br>Academic Excellence Goals:<br>1. Enhancing Students' Core Learning Competencies.<br>2. Strengthening Interdisciplinary Knowledge and Skills Integration.<br>3. Empowering Teaching Staff Through Professional Development. |