🎒 Primary ・ Sha Tin
Sha Tin Methodist Primary School
📰 School Stories
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
55
High
Primary：11 indicators apply, 6 matched
🎒
Sha Tin Methodist Primary School
Sha Tin ・
Primary ・ Est. 1989
📍 Address
Kwong Yuen Estate, Shatin, N.T.
📞 Phone
26366533
📠 Fax
26494329
✉️ Email
smps@smps.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Protestantism / Christianity
👩🏫 Principal
Chu Man Kuen
📅 Founded
1989
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🗣️ Language
Chinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
🎯 Mission
To develop holistic education based on Christian spirit; and to nourish abundant life through evangelism.
📚 Approach & Strategies
Assemblies and reading periods are conducted interchangeably to promote pupils' reading habit and spiritual development. Whole-school based activities and project-learning are implemented in different subjects. Multi-intelligence classes are conducted for training pupils' specific skills on a rotating basis. Pupils can develop different life-wide learning skills. Focus on pupils' experiential learning in real contexts. Pupils get first-hand knowledge and develop their both cognitive and creative thinking through engaging them in meaningful and inductive learning activities. Provide chances for pupils to have integrative learning experiences and whole-person development. Pupils' learning motivations, interests and effectiveness are strengthened by conducting a cross-curricular learning act…
💛 SEN Support
1. Policy: The "Whole-school approach" supports students with special educational needs. The Student Support team is set up. The Vice-Principal acts as the in-charge person of the team. The Special Educational Needs Coordinator, student supporting teachers, school social workers, the school-based educational psychologist and the school-based speech therapist are the core group members. 2. Resources: We utilise Learning Support Grant to cater for students with SEN. 3. Measures: Teaching assistants are employed to support teaching and learning. To conduct students' homework and assessment adaptation, peer learning plan.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
Diversified learning activities, including more than 50 school teams and interest classes (drama, mathematics Olympiad, recitation, debate, scientific exploration, programming, choir, percussion band, iPad composition, hand bell, rock climbing, flower rope, competitive cup stacking, track and field, swimming, ball games, martial arts, creative dance, Chinese dance, sand painting, mural, ceramics, foreign languages, Cub Scouts, etc.), theme activity days, Shining+ special classes and domestic and international exchanges.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | 91 |
|---|---|
| school_type_1 | Aided |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members | 24% |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
| title_of_school_head | Ms. |
| sponsoring_body | The Methodist Church, HK |
| school_motto | The fear of Lord is the start of wisdom and the knowledge of the Holy One gives a wise mind. |
| school_size | 1272 |
| 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 | $350 (Hire foreign English teachers) |
| asc_others | - |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 27 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 2 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 2 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | STEAM Room, Learning Galaxy, English room, Art room, Music room, Pottery room, Game room, PTA room etc. |
| fac_others | Climbing wall |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 49 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 56 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 44 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 11 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 18 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 71 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p4 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p5 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p6 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 25 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 25 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | 1. Conduct small class teaching with various classroom activities. Students are motivated to learn with open questions, class discussions, pair and group work as well as constructive feedback. <br>2. We have joined the New Funding Mode program provided by the EDB in order to provide tailored services to fit the special needs of our students. |
| cs_remarks | - |
| no_of_test_per_year_P1 | 0 |
| no_of_exam_per_year_P1 | 1 |
| 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 | Both summative assessment and formative assessment have been carried out together with the Student Learning Profile. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | All students are grouped together with mixed abilities in most classes. An elite class is formed in Primary 4-6. Some arrangements are made to suit students' needs. |
| 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 | 3:00 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 12:40 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:30 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | Successfully obtained the 'EatSmartSchool Accreditation' for numerous years in establishing the foundation of a healthy campus, as well as being recognised by the accreditation organisations. |
| school_management_url | http://www.smps.edu.hk/new/c1/c1-12/0607schdevreport/report07/report.htm |
| school_organisation | School Based Management has been established since 1995. Several functional groups are set in order to superintend and help school to develop. |
| imc_smc_mc | IMC members: 1 Supervisor and 13 school managers from sponsoring body, 1 principal, 2 teachers, 2 parents, 1 alumnus and 2 outsiders. |
| school_green_policy | Various subject groups conduct environmental education through the school's "Environmental Education Trail", and Green Hub courses are also held in the afternoon to promote environmental protection. Establish an environmental ambassador team service group to learn organic farming, environmental protection knowledge, etc., promote it to other students, and strive to promote environmental education. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.smps.edu.hk/ |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Live a positive life in the spirit of Christ<br>2. Enhance the sense of success and build learning confidence |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.smps.edu.hk/ |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | The major renewed emphases include: strengthening values education (including life education, national education and national security education); making good use of learning time (Shining+ course)and creating space to promote a balanced physical and mental development; enriching life-wide learning experiences and promoting whole-person development; better catering for learner diversity; reinforcing, STEAM education, and nurturing students' media and information literacy; strengthening cross-curricular learning and reading across the curriculum for developing lifelong learning capabilities; and enhancing assessment literacy for promoting learning and teaching effectiveness. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | Develop pupils' study skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills by effective questioning, small group discussions, observation, inductive learning activities and IT learning. Encourage pupils' collaboration, communication and creativity by conducting small group discussions and creative design competitions. Enhance pupils' using IT and self-management skills through on-line learning and learning portfolios so as to facilitate self directed learning. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | On the principle of the spirit of Christianity and life education to cultivate the values of holistic care and positive values, different programs and activities are conducted to develop pupils' positive attitudes and skills. Also, Close relationship between teachers and parents are built to cultivate pupils' qualified characters and positive self-image. |
| student_support_url | https://www.smps.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/index.php3?refid=2708&mode=published&lang=zh |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | To cater for students' diverse learning needs by using various teaching and learning strategies, designing of different levels of worksheets and implementing the adaptation of curriculum and assessments. Follow-up work for consolidating students' learning will be conducted after the assessment. |
| support_for_non_chinese_students | Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of 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; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and our school uses Putonghua to teach Chinese in all classes / groups at certain levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | P.4-P.6 are adapted to cater for learner diversity. In addition, P.1-P.6 are equipped with graded worksheets for different homework and different levels of ability to assist students in their studies. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | https://www.smps.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/index.php3?refid=2585&mode=published&lang=zh |
| home-school_co-operation | PTA established in Nov. 1996. Lots of activities are held to enhance the cooperation and communication between parents and school. The parent volunteers always participate in duties. |
| school_ethos | Develop pupils' virtue and positive attitudes, so as to achieve mutual caring and acceptance, to create a harmonious and happy school life. A supportive relationship between parents and teachers are established. |
| future_dev_url | http://www.smps.edu.hk/ |
| school_dev_plan | School concerns: Make good use of subsidies and funding to carry out the rooftop optimization project "Heavenly Father's Garden" to provide students with a more ideal environment to learn and display their talents; and add diversified experience activities, such as rock climbing, sand painting, murals, etc.<br>(1) Live a positive life in the spirit of Christ<br>1. Imitate the spirit of Christ, cultivate positive values and attitudes, and demonstrate the quality of STMPS people<br>2. Improve students’ physical, mental and spiritual health<br>STMPS: S: Self-discipline T: Thankfulness M: Motivation P: Perseverance S: Serving God<br>(2) Optimize learning and teaching and enhance students' learning confidence:<br>1. Optimize learning and teaching strategies and enhance students' sense of success<br>2. Create rich learning experiences and inspire potential |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | 1. Provide latest training information and school-based workshops to enrich teachers with professional knowledges and skills.<br>2. Promote mutual sharing and learning of practical experience through co-planning and lesson observations.<br>3. Teachers' fellowship and gatherings are conducted regularly to build up a harmonious and caring working team. |