🎒 Primary ・ Sha Tin
Shatin Tsung Tsin School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
36
Average
Primary：11 indicators apply, 4 matched
🎒
Shatin Tsung Tsin School
Sha Tin ・
Primary ・ Est. 1975
📍 Address
Lek Yuen Estate, Shatin, N.T.
📞 Phone
35763344
📠 Fax
26090597
✉️ Email
info@stts.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Protestantism / Christianity
👩🏫 Principal
To Yee Ching
📅 Founded
1975
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🗣️ Language
Chinese(incl.: Putonghua)
🎯 Mission
We aim at providing quality and all-round education, and our school motto is "Faith, Hope and Love". We provide an environment which enhances ethical, intellectual, physical, social skills, aesthetic and spiritual development. We aim at nurturing our students to be a seeker of truth and wisdom, a keeper of the environment, a team player and a servant leader.
📚 Approach & Strategies
Cooperative learning approach is adopted to foster peer interactions and knowledge building. We advocate school-based curriculum researches and development on pedagogy like knowledge building, drama in education, participating in debates to enhance speaking and creative writing skills. Verse speaking and reading are actively promoted, too. Blended learning is adopted to enhance effectiveness of learning and teaching.
💛 SEN Support
We have Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead the student support team and assist the school in planning, coordinating and implementing the Whole School Approach of Integrated Education in order to further cultivate an inclusive school culture and enhance the effectiveness of the support given to students with special educational needs. We have Individual Education Plans (IEP) and after-class tutorials. We have also joined different programmes and provided training sessions to facilitate students' social skills and help them tackle their learning difficulties.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
There is a wide range of interest groups, including: Overseas Excursion & Study Tour, Debate, English drama, Putonghua drama, Hong Kong Odyssey of the Mind Programme (OMP), Story Telling, Mathematical Olympiad, Percussion, Ocarina, Cello, Violin, Pottery, School Choir, Verse Speaking, rhythmic gymnastics, Latin Dancing, Hip hop, Athletics, Soccer, Cycling, Basketball, WeiQi, Robomaster, Boy Scouts, Girls Guides, the Boys' Brigade, Red Cross Junior Unit, Robotic and STEM activities.
📋 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 | 100% |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
| title_of_school_head | Ms. |
| sponsoring_body | Hong Kong Tsung Tsin Mission |
| school_motto | Faith, Hope and Love |
| school_size | 1792.5 |
| through_train_sec_school | - |
| feeder_sec_school | - |
| nominated_sec_school | Ma On Shan Tsung Tsin Secondary School |
| school_bus | - |
| nanny_van | Yes |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| asc_school_fee | - |
| asc_tong_fai | - |
| asc_pta_fee | $20 |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $300 |
| asc_others | - |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 25 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 2 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 2 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | Computer Room, Resource Room, GS Room, Student Activity Centre, English Reading Room, 2 Small Group Teaching Rooms, Visual Art Room & Music Room. |
| fac_others | The STEM Room, the school library, English Reading Room, Music Room and GS Room have been renovated in recent years. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | 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 | 34 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 73 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 32 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 21 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 47 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 4 |
| 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 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 25 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 4 |
| 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 | Cooperative learning approach is adopted. There are 3 small groups for P.2, P.3 and P.4 pupils, aiming at providing effective learning support for the students. Learners' diversity is addressed through differentiated instruction. |
| cs_remarks | Parents and students can choose whether they would use Putonghua or Cantonese as a medium of instruction to learn Chinese Language from Primary 2 to 4. They have to make their decision in the second term in P.1 and students will use the same medium of instruction to learn Chinese Language in P.2-P.4. |
| 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 | Formative and summative assessment are used to achieve balance between assessment of learning and assessment for learning.<br>Formative assessment: project-based learning, self-assessment, peer evaluation, teachers' observation, oral feedback, assignments and tasks. Summative assessment: 2 exams and 1 mid-year assessment per year. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | P.1 - P.4, students are grouped with mixed abilities.<br>P.5 - P.6, students with higher academic results throughout the year will be placed in one class. The rest are grouped with mixed abilities. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 7 |
| duration_of_each_period | 35 |
| school_starts_at | 8:10 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:15 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 1:10 |
| lunch_end_time | 2:10 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier, arranged by parents and pupils may bring their own meals as well. |
| school_life_remarks | 1. Students lead morning prayers; parents' prayer group is held every Monday; 2. Big Brothers/ Sisters scheme enables the Primary 5 & 6 students to take care of Primary 1 & 2 students; 3. Remedial Classes / After School Care Service / Extra-curricular Activities are held after class; 4. The school has a strong reading culture; 5. Variety show is held every year to showcase students' effort and talents. |
| school_organisation | Our school is composed of Incorporated Management Committee, the supervisor, the principal, functional groups and their sub-groups. The accountability and responsibilities of the functional groups are clearly and strictly defined and they are administered by the principal and coordinated by the vice principal. |
| imc_smc_mc | Incorporated Management Committee is composed of the supervisor, the principal, teachers, parents and alumni managers. |
| school_green_policy | Our school promotes greening activities. We set up an aquaponics system at school garden to encourage green ideas, not only to beautify the school environment, but also gestate students' environmental protection and recycling concepts. |
| school_major_concerns | 1. We develop school-based life education curriculum to develop students' positive values and attitudes; 2. We promote reading, we believe in the early development of numeracy and literacy at a young age; 3. It is our belief that both drama and recitation are modes of learning best designed to increase self-confidence and improve clarity and creativity in communication; 4. Debate education is an effective way to foster critical thinking as well as cooperative learning; 5. We promote overseas cultural exchange programmes to widen students' horizons. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.stts.edu.hk/curriculum.php |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | 1. Review and refine the school timetable to create adequate time for whole person development;<br>2. Promote life-wide learning experiences in different modes, aim at providing ample opportunities for students to gain five essential learning experiences; <br>3. Enhance assessment literacy and refine school assessment policy; <br>4. Strengthen values education through reinforcing coordination and collaboration among subject departments. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | We set up school-based framework of generic skills development that shows the gradual development of all generic skills throughout the six years at school. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | We have school-based life education curriculum. We hold at least one nature trip for each level to get students explore the nature and the beauty and strength of life. We use picture books in Chinese and English reading lessons to build a positive attitude. |
| student_support_url | http://www.stts.edu.hk/extracurricular.php及http://www.stts.edu.hk/student_development.php?school_yea |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | 1. Establish senior primary school-based gifted programs, and also provide courses such as Cambridge English and Mathematical Olympiad. Offer after-school tutoring and homework support.<br>2. Hire professional instructors to cultivate and develop students' interests and potential in academics, sports, music, and arts. Encourage participation in diverse activities and competitions.<br>3. Organize adaptation programs and multiple intelligence training activities for Primary One new students to facilitate the transition from kindergarten to primary school; provide Secondary One interview training and "Secondary School Adaptation" seminars for Primary Six students. |
| 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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | We have school-based Gifted Programme and after-class tutorial classes. School-based learning and teaching materials are tailored for learners' diversity. School-based policies and guidelines are developed for homework and assessment accommodation. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | http://www.stts.edu.hk/pta_introduction.php |
| home-school_co-operation | We build up a strong and supportive relationship between PTA and school. Our school parent volunteers are dedicated in fostering school reading culture and providing assistance to school activities. The school life education promotes quality parental time. Parents and the Principal have prayer time every Monday morning to pray for the school.<br><br>In the 2024/2025 school year, parent programs such as the Parent Play Instructor Course, Parent Pottery Class and Pottery Exhibition, Parent Hip Hop Class, and Parent Ocarina Class are offered. These aim to encourage parents to develop their potential while setting a role model for their children. |
| school_ethos | We promote a school life full of joy. "Love your neighbour as yourself"; "Never cease to learn" and "Seeking the truth" are the mottos we cherish. Students develop self-discipline, love & care sense to others and foster sense of responsibility, caring & service to the community through various schemes. We provide workshops to equip parents with guidance techniques and provide support to parents. Alumni Mr Wong Kam Po (SBS, BBS, MH) Scholarship is offered on the basis of students' outstanding academic and non-academic performance. |