Y.O.T. Madam Lau Wong Fat Primary School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
Primary：11 indicators apply, 4 matched
🎯 Mission
In line with the school's motto, viz. Charity, Caring, Honesty and Diligence, we provide quality education and promote an all-round development of children by advancing their moral, academic, physical, social, artistic and personal skills in a caring, happy and secure environment.
📚 Approach & Strategies
Developing an e-Learning platform using quality course materials with well-designed interactive Apps and Software in order to effectively facilitate multi-modal learning activities as well as establish fresh and interactive experiences for our teachers and students. We organize different theme based activities e.g. Mid-Autumn Festival, All Hallows’ Gala and YOTIES’ International Day in order to inspire students' learning experience. We have professional support from other organizations to improve teaching strategies through co-planning and lesson observations of the main subjects.
💛 SEN Support
Our school implements the "Whole School Approach to Integrated Education" through the establishment of a "student support team". Various work plans and coordinating mechanisms have been formulated, and different support services and activities for students in need have been provided strategically and systematically. Different schemes have been implemented such as adapting plans for teaching, homework and assessments, mentoring group, social training group, remedial classes, school-based speech therapy service, individual education plans and workshops for parents. Our school enhances the quality of Integrated Education and caters for diversified learning needs. Besides, our school counsellors also support inclusive school and counselling for the students.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
PE special lessons such as KS1 swimming classes, fencing, rugby, ice hockey and Bing Dao have been added. We are experienced in organising festive activities in order to let students perform, serve others and learn in a fun way. We organise several outings for the students to get to know our communities by providing services and visitations.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | 71 |
|---|---|
| school_type_1 | Aided |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members | - |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
| title_of_school_head | Ms. |
| sponsoring_body | Yan Oi Tong |
| school_motto | Charity, Caring, Honesty, Diligence |
| school_size | 3500 |
| 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 | $300 |
| asc_others | Replacement of student card: $35 |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 24 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 2 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | Besides the basic special rooms, YOTIES' Life Education Corner, YOTMLWFPS EcoPark, STEM room and Chinese Medicine Garden are also added. |
| fac_others | Tuck shop |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 28 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 77 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 13 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 77 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 29 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 35 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 36 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 1 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 1 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 2 |
| 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 | 13 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 1 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 1 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 12 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | Small class teaching mode |
| 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 | 2 examinations per year, together with different types of formative assessments for the main subjects at the completion of every unit. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | Primary 1: one English Elite Class (EEC) is formed. Primary 2: Mixed ability. Primary 3 to 6: To enhance the delivery of suitable educational programmes catering for individual needs. Remarks: Class 3B, 4B, 5B and 6B are e-classes (BYOD). |
| 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 | 1:10 |
| lunch_end_time | 2:10 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | - |
| school_organisation | The School is managed by its Incorporated Management Committee, the headmistress and various administrative working groups are responsible for monitoring the development of the school in order to improve teaching/learning strategies. |
| imc_smc_mc | The school has formed the Incorporated Management Committee. It includes representatives from the Sponsoring Body, the community and the school, viz. board directors, parents and teachers. |
| school_green_policy | We promote Green School Policy. Besides plastic bottle and paper-recycling, we also encourage our pupils/parents to reuse their old school uniform. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.yotps.edu.hk/info/schoolplan/dev_plan_1215.pdf |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Develop innovative technology education and integrate it with cross-curricular learning to promote diversified learning.<br>2. Implement positive education to establish a positive mindset and promote a healthy atmosphere for the body, mind, and spirit on campus.<br>3. Develop courses that inspire potential, discover individual talents and strengths, and enrich students' diverse experiences. |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | Some knowledge have been added to some related topics in order to enhance moral education. Besides, a thematic learning project have been set up based on the topic, Chinese culture in order to build up students' knowledge about that. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | The generic skills of the pupils are developed through group learning, project learning, thematic learning and extra-curricular activities. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | The assembly and moral education have been set up with different themes by the Moral and Civic Education Team and Counselling Team which help students to build up positive values such as 'Positive mindset', 'Diligence', 'Respect' and so on. |
| student_support_url | http://www.yotmlwfps.edu.hk/info/teach/index.htm |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | 1. Extra tutorials for main subjects are provided for students in need.<br>2. Changeling questions have been added to the assignments so that students can answer the questions according to their abilities. <br>3. We have an English Elite Class (EEC) for Primary 1 that teaches Mathematics, General Knowledge, Visual Arts, Computer Studies, and Library Studies in English, establishing a solid foundation in English for the students.<br>4. Homework tutorials have been added in order to guide students to complete their homework. <br>5. After school care programme services are provided to assist students’ homework and revisions. |
| 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; 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. Through the funding of the Education Bureau, we offer Chinese classes after school for non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students and conduct outdoor tours to enable students to experience Hong Kong culture. Moreover, some NCS teachers and teaching assistants are hired to communicate with parents. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | Assignments for pupils are designed according to their abilities. Intensive Remedial Classes are provided to cater for the pupils' learning diversity. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | https://reurl.cc/xg29bL |
| home-school_co-operation | PTA is established to develop a strong and co-operative bond with our families. We encourage parents to actively participate in workshops, volunteer works and outdoor activities. Our school has a team of parent volunteers to assist in the development of our school. They help organize some of the extra-curricular activities such as sports day and campus decoration in order to be the role model of their children. Besides, we also hold parent morning tea gatherings regularly in order to share the school issues with the parents. |
| school_ethos | 1. We design various programmes such as counselling, moral education, civic education and learning team to help pupils take an active role in school and community services, subject to their individual differences.<br>2. To promote the spirit of love and care and cultivate a sense of belonging in Hong Kong, we aim to foster gratitude and compassion towards the people around us. |
| future_dev_url | http://www.yotps.edu.hk/ |