🎒 Primary ・ Sha Tin
Stewards Pooi Kei Primary School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
55
High
Primary：11 indicators apply, 6 matched
🎒
Stewards Pooi Kei Primary School
Sha Tin ・
Primary ・ Est. 1990
📍 Address
Standard Primary School at Area 43, Lok…
📞 Phone
26025353
📠 Fax
26973808
✉️ Email
admin@pooikei.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Protestantism / Christianity
👩🏫 Principal
Yim Wai Yee
📅 Founded
1990
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🗣️ Language
Chinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
🎯 Mission
In accordance with the school motto: Faith, Hope, Love and Honesty, our mission is to provide a well designed curriculum and environment that enables students to enjoy rich, pleasant and meaningful school lives. Develop students' potential in various aspects with emphasis on the abilities of independent thinking and creativity. Equip students with the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitude that lead them to become contributive members of the society.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. Teach students different learning strategies and thinking tools progressively; tiered assignments are designed to enhance analysing, evaluating and creating skills. 2. With the application of electronic apps and platforms, teachers design diverse learning activities and tasks to elicit students' interests in learning. 3. Organise whole school subject-based activities and outdoor learning activities to enrich students' learning experiences. 4. In line with national development, incorporate elements of national education, along with practical activities, into various subjects.
💛 SEN Support
With the help of the SENCO, SENST and the Student Support Team, the school helps students with special educational needs (SEN) to extend their competence by providing various learning and teaching strategies, as well as after-school support to enhance their learning effectiveness.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
French Class; Cub Scouts, Brownies, Girls’ Brigade; Debate Team (Chin and Eng); Performance (Dancing, Puppetry, English Drama); Music (Violin, hand chime, Ensemble); PE (Badminton, Table tennis, Wushu, Fencing, Football, Track and field, Basketball, Swimming etc); STEAM (Computer Class, Butterfly Ambassadors, Lego Robotic); Overseas and Mainland Learning Exchange.
📋 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 | 54% |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Ms. |
| title_of_school_head | Ms. |
| sponsoring_body | Stewards |
| school_motto | Faith, Hope, Love, Honesty<br>Bible: Ephesians 5:15-17 |
| school_size | 5700 |
| through_train_sec_school | - |
| feeder_sec_school | - |
| nominated_sec_school | Stewards Pooi Kei College |
| school_bus | Yes |
| nanny_van | Yes |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| asc_school_fee | - |
| asc_tong_fai | - |
| asc_pta_fee | $80 |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | - |
| asc_others | Two additional, non-EDB-funded full-time NET teachers: around $1,200 annually (on voluntary basis) |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 24 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 3 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | 1 computer room, 1 STEAM Room, 1 Lego Room, 1 visual art room, 2 music rooms, 1 library, 1 versatility chamber, 1 supportive education room, 1 guidance room, 1 language room and 2 multi-purpose rooms. |
| fac_others | Eco-garden (1 stream+2 ponds), renewable energy facilities (solar panels (3sets)), Butterfly Garden, mini weather station (1 set) and HPRS (1 set) |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 48 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 94 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 31 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 62 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 19 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 19 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 62 |
| 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 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 24 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 4 |
| 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 | 24 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | The school adopts average class placement, uses "cooperative learning" as the main teaching mode.<br>The school implements themed-based learning weeks and Chinese Culture Day every year to broaden students' learning experience. English, Science and Mathematics are taught in English. |
| cs_remarks | In order to cater for students' learning differences, there is one class in J.5 and J.6 respectively with academically better results, and the others are divided into average classes. |
| no_of_test_per_year_P1 | 1 |
| no_of_exam_per_year_P1 | 1 |
| replace_test_exam_P1 | Yes |
| no_of_test_per_year_P2-P6 | 1 |
| 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 | Parallel with self, peer and parent assessments, the school adopts formative assessments (paper and electronic), summative assessments, project-learning assessments and performance tasks so as to enhance the concepts of 'assessment for learning', 'assessment of learning' and 'assessment as learning'. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | P.4 to P.6 Maths Lessons: Students of each level are divided into 5 groups. 2 of the groups are designated to learn in small groups in accordance to the students' competence. Starting from Primary 5, students are streamed according to their academic performance. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 8 |
| 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 | 12:30 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:50 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | There is a nap time (1:20 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.) where students may take a nap or take part in other non-learning/teaching activities. |
| school_management_url | http://www.pooikei.edu.hk/CustomPage/4/2023/學校發展計劃(2022-2025).pdf |
| school_organisation | Under the leadership of the Incorporated Management Committee, the headmaster and senior teachers are responsible for leading the 12 administrative committees and their functional committees. The school has also established the Parent-Teacher Association and Alumni Association, which act as a bridge for communication between the school and the stakeholders of parents and alumni. |
| imc_smc_mc | The Incorporated Management Committee was established in 2008. The IMC is composed of members of the sponsoring body, independent individuals, parent representatives, alumni representative and teacher representatives. |
| school_green_policy | An Eco-Garden with a pond has been established on the strip of the government land adjoining the school premises. Solar panels are also installed on the roof. The food waste composters are also used to decompose food waste into organic fertilizer. All these green plans are integrated into the current science curriculum. Planting strategically on the school campus so as to be a habitat for butterflies, to nurture students to enjoy and cherish the beauty of the nature through observation of the butterflies' life cycle.<br>The Hydropower Recycle System is installed to collect neglected hydropower for electricity generation and to promote renewable energy. |
| school_major_concerns_url | https://www.pooikei.edu.hk/CustomPage/paragraphGroup.aspx?ct=customPage&webPageId=4&pageId=8&cpmId=1 |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Promoting Learning through Assessment: a. Optimizing the design of daily teaching content and evaluation strategies to promote students' learning performance; b. Optimizing the design and review of internal assessments to enhance students' learning performance.<br>2. Establish a Positive Campus Culture: a. Create a positive campus atmosphere; b. Through curriculum and activities, cultivate positive thinking in students. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.pooikei.edu.hk/mainpage/subitems/learn_teach/learn_teach.html |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | 1. The morning classes are conducted in a 6-day cycle mode, while the afternoon classes are in a 5-day weekly schedule. This arrangement is beneficial for distributing the learning time evenly and increasing the time for non-textbook teaching and activities.<br>2. On Friday afternoons, students can choose to stay at school for activities or leave the campus. This arrangement is beneficial for increasing the time for non-classroom teaching and teachers' professional development.<br>3. Values education (including positive education, national education and national security education), assessment literacy, STEAM education and life-wide learning |
| dev_of_generic_skills | Enhance students' generic skills with the introduction of different learning activities in different Key Learning Areas. The school also promotes project learning and cross-curricular thematic teaching to enhance students' generic skills, such as project learning, collaboration and critical thinking. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | Based on the six areas of positive education, related topics are elaborated on within the main subjects. Regarding to school-wide disciplinary activities, "Classroom Management" and "One Person, One Job" etc are implemented. The growth and counseling groups promote students' psychiatric and mental health. Through Christian education, students are taught to develop positive thinking in the Word of God. Moral education lessons are based on twelve primary values and attitudes. Positive values are indoctrinated to students through stories, case analysis and life-wide learning activities. |
| student_support_url | http://www.pooikei.edu.hk/mainpage/subitems/learn_teach/learn_teach.html |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | In order to help students with different learning diversity to explore their individual strengths, the concept and elements of 'universal gifted education' are included in classroom teaching. Meanwhile, in order to further enhance students' potential and talents, the school provides special learning opportunities to students with different abilities. These learning opportunities include remedial, elite, small group learning and after-school learning and support programmes. |
| 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; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and our school uses Putonghua to teach Chinese in all classes / groups at all levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc.. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | Conduct small group learning outside the regular classroom for teachers to design more appropriate teaching activities and schedule. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | http://www.pooikei.edu.hk/CustomPage/33/parents.html |
| home-school_co-operation | Parents are the school's important partners. The school provides parent education and parent-kids activities to support our parents. The PTA regularly holds joint activities and talks with the school. Parents participate enthusiastically in different voluntary services. |
| school_ethos | By adopting the Integrated Approach to Discipline and Guidance, teachers and the school social worker foster students' positive values and inculcate them to be able to have self-discipline and to love one another. Based on the Biblical teaching, our school introduces students to Jesus Christ through different activities. We also nourish our students in accordance with our school motto, 'Faith, Hope, Love and Honesty'. |
| future_dev_url | http://www.pooikei.edu.hk/mainpage/subitems/learn_teach/doc/3_year_plan.pdf |
| school_dev_plan | 1. Develop School-based Gifted Education: Design tiered worksheets to enhance students' higher order thinking ability and promote extended learning.<br>2. Refine classroom teaching and develop multiple assessment methods.<br>3. Promote Technology Education (Butterfly, STEAM, Building Block Coding, the Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain Technology).<br>4. Strengthen students' positive values and attitudes through experiential learning. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | Apart from the collaborative lesson planning, teachers' professional development workshops, the school invites teaching experts (Chinese, English, Maths, GS and Science) from the local tertiary institutions to conduct co-plan, lesson observation and evaluation for our teachers. The school also strategically sends teachers of different disciplines to different professional institutions so as to facilitate professional sharing with teachers of other schools. |