Hong Kong Baptist Convention Primary School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
Primary：11 indicators apply, 6 matched
🎯 Mission
We provide Christian Education with the aim: 'Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.' (1 Timothy 4:12) We are dedicated to offering quality education in an excellent environment that enables students to attain all-round development in their moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual aspects.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. Implement school-based story book curriculum covering reading strategies, listening, speaking and writing skills to enhance students' language literacy and self-learning ability 2. Promote gifted education and thinking strategies for learner diversity and aim at cultivating student creativity, higher-order thinking skills, analytical and problem solving skills 3. Implement self-directed learning and e-learning strategies to equip students with life-long learning capabilities. 'BYOD' scheme is run (P.3-P.6) to help students enrich their learning with the use of IT. 4. Implement computational thinking and STEAM education to demonstrate students' creativity and problem solving skills 5. Promote life-wide learning through "Fun Lessons", "Engagement-Enjoyment-Enthusiasm" programme, Pr…
💛 SEN Support
Through the Learning Support Grant and the Enhanced School-based Speech Therapy Service, we obtain extra human resources to strengthen our support. Following the Three-Tier Intervention Model, we enhance our teaching design, hold support classes and after-school training programmes which help consolidate students’ learning and boost their confidence. We also buy services in children development training to cater for students with different learning needs so that everyone can develop their potential.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
Our school offers over 60 extra-curricular activities to support students to develop their talents through professional training. 'Fun Lessons' and "Engagement-Enjoyment-Enthusiasm Programme" provide diverse learning activities to enrich their learning experiences. We organize High Ropes challenge and overseas adventure trips, where students take on various daily life responsibilities, fostering their self-confidence. We also arrange exchange programmes with sister schools and exploration trips in the Greater Bay Area, deepening students' understanding of different aspects of our country and enhancing their national identity. P.3 to P.6 students are members of the Community Youth Club. This experience cultivates a caring attitude towards the society and serving the community.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | 62 |
|---|---|
| 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 | The Baptist Convention<br>of Hong Kong |
| school_motto | Integrity, Faith, Love, Diligence |
| school_size | 3400 |
| through_train_sec_school | - |
| feeder_sec_school | - |
| nominated_sec_school | - |
| school_bus | Yes |
| nanny_van | - |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| asc_school_fee | - |
| asc_tong_fai | - |
| asc_pta_fee | 120 (6 years) |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $440 (Charges and Fees for Specific Purposes) |
| asc_others | - |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 30 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 2 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | STEM Lab, Multipurpose Room, HKBCPS TV Station, Wonderland, Art Room, Creative Arts Theatre, Kids Centre, Learning Zone A,B & C, Student Activity Centre, Adventure Gym. |
| fac_others | Futsal court, Eco Garden, HKBCPS Sports Centre, Nature yard, Interactive panels, LED Wall. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 58 |
| 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 | 63 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 18 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 16 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 66 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p4 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p5 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p6 | 5 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 30 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 30 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | 1. Activity-based learning, self-directed learning, e-learning, collaborative teaching, group/cooperative learning, ability-grouped classes.<br>2. Small class teaching in Primary 1-2.<br>3. Five classes split into six groups for Mathematics lessons in Primary 6. |
| 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 | 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 | Various means of assessments such as book reports, project work, performance assessments, pen and paper tests, speaking assessments, peer and self assessments are used to assess students' various aspects of performance.<br> |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | Students with different abilities are evenly allocated to each class. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 6 |
| duration_of_each_period | 50 |
| school_starts_at | 8:30 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:30 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 12:35 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:25 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | 1. A tutorial period every day. <br>2. The concept of "Lessons in the Morning, Activities in the Afternoon" is implemented via our timetable. <br>3. Afternoon sessions include a variety of learning activities like "Life Education and Positive Education Programme", afternoon assembly, reading session, life-wide learning activities and "Engagement-Enjoyment-Enthusiasm Programme". <br>4. Dismissal time on Wednesday is 2:30pm. |
| school_management_url | http://www.hkbcps.edu.hk/index.html |
| school_organisation | Incorporated Management Committee > School Development Committee > School Administration Committee |
| imc_smc_mc | The Incorporated Management Committee of Hong Kong Baptist Convention Primary School. |
| school_green_policy | 1. We aim at creating a sustainable school environment by setting up a task force to supervise all kinds of environmental protection measures and implement them in a whole-school approach. <br>2. We promote environmental education in our curriculum, carry out various measures to save resources and reduce expenses, and organize different recycling activities to encourage all stakeholders to have green practices. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.hkbcps.edu.hk/index.html |
| school_major_concerns | To optimize school-based Life Education to develop students' positive values, develop students' generic skills through conducting integrated STEAM education, and make effective use of e-platforms to strengthen the culture of using assessment data as feedback to teaching and learning so as to enhance students' learning performance. |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | 1. Promote National Education through Chinese Cultural Day and various school subjects.<br>2. Reorganize and instill core values to the life education curriculum such that with the truth of Bible could help students develop a positive and motivated attitude in life.<br>3. Utilize e-learning tools and tutorials to make good use of learning time and create space to promote a balanced physical and mental development of students. <br>4. Promote experience-based learning and holistic education through varied extra-curricular activities, Project Week, Multi-intelligence Learning Days, Fun Lessons, "Engagement-Enjoyment-Enthusiasm Programme" and DreamStarter project.<br>5. Step up integrated and multidisciplinary STEAM education to build up students' generic skills and scientific research abilities.<br>6. Promote cross-curricular learning and reading through recommended reading lists, theme-based book fairs and storytelling theatre.<br>7. Review and analyze assessment data regularly to improve our teaching and learning. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | We cultivate students' generic skills through different classroom learning activities, STEAM activities, cross-curricular learning activities, 'Fun Lessons', 'Engagement-<br>Enjoyment-Enthusiasm Programme' and other subject-based extended activities such as Putonghua Day, English Speaking Day, Multi-intelligence Learning Days. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | We emphasize Christian education. Every year we have different religious activities, e.g. Gospel night, Gospel weeks and Christmas worship. We also focus on whole-person development. A rich variety of activities are provided, such as excursions, educational camps, Gospel camp, High Ropes challenge, Outward Bound programme and overseas adventure trips. Through those activities, students can become humble, sincere, persevering, hardworking, hopeful, faithful and grateful people; loving God and loving others. We also hope students can treasure life, have courage to embrace life's challenges and always have hopes for the future, being an 'Outstanding Soldier of HKBCPS'. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | We adopt the strategy of "collaborative learning", working in groups and "Little Teacher" peer teaching so as to establish an atmosphere of collaboration among students whereby peers with weaker ability can be assisted by those with higher ability. For students with weaker ability, we set up "After school remedial study groups" to accelerate their progress. For the gifted students, pull-out programmes are provided. They are also nominated for the off-site enrichment and extension programmes by EDB and tertiary educational organizations. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | To cater for students' special needs, we provide them with different levels of assignments, tailor-made after-school training programmes or pull-out groups in order to improve their learning effectiveness. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | http://www.hkbcps.edu.hk/main/index.html |
| home-school_co-operation | 1. PTA has been established to provide opportunities for communication between parents and teachers. We organize parent-child activities, interest classes, etc.<br>2. Quality parent seminars, parent support groups and fellowship meetings are held either face-to-face or online, catering to the diverse needs of parents.<br>3. A team of parent volunteers is formed to assist with subject-based activities, make teaching aids, chaperone visits or outings and read stories to students in book-sharing activities.<br>4. Special workshops for P1 parents support their children transition from kindergarten to primary school.<br>5. We hold a seminar for parents of students moving on to secondary school and provide individual consultations for school selection and preparing for secondary school. |
| school_ethos | The whole school approach to guidance and discipline is implemented. We carry out comprehensive guidance programmes like "Good Student Deeds", "Outstanding Soldiers Award Scheme" and life education activities to develop positive values and good characters. To encourage students to help each other and develop peer support, we organize "Elder Brothers and Sisters" and "Kindness Buddy" programmes. |