Pun U Association Wah Yan Primary School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
Primary：11 indicators apply, 4 matched
🎯 Mission
Based on Jesuit educational principles and the school motto, the School aims at cultivating the following among students under a happy campus atmosphere: multiple intelligences (linguistics, Math, scientific, technological humanistic, aesthetic, physical, logic, self-management, reflection and imagination), respect (for self, others and Nature), empathy and compassion, self-confidence and courage to take risks, sense of responsibility, diligence towards personal excellence, mutual trust with others, religious and moral values, and a commitment to serve and accompany the needy.
📚 Approach & Strategies
Under school-based subject hierarchical knowledge/competency framework, the school develops a school-based curriculum, including Chinese, English, Maths, GS, H-stem, self-management skills, P.1-P.4 cross-curricular life-wide learning curriculum, P6 cross-curricular Beijing immersion course in history, culture and technology and P5-6 workplace experiential learning. The school has implemented e-learning to increase student-teacher interactions and immediate feedback; multiple intelligences theory use in P.1-P.3 learning in developing students' thinking skills and deepening the learnt knowledge through display, consolidation and application; cooperative learning in developing students' collaboration skills, scientific enquiries, problem-solving skills and creativity. Post-assessment reflect…
💛 SEN Support
The school has hired teaching assistants and Special Educational Needs Support Teachers (SENST) to provide in-class support for students, assist with accommodations during assessments and examinations, and help with monitoring and adjusting their progress. The school also provides social-emotional support groups and school-based speech therapy services. Additionally, they have implemented collaborative programs such as the Medical-Educational-Social Collaboration Program and the "Early Identification and Support for P1 Students with Learning Difficulties" program. The school aims to foster a culture of inclusivity on campus.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
Cross-curricular Life-wide Learning Days, Athletics, Football, Table Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Fencing, Tennis, Swimming, Rope Skipping, String Orchestra, Wind Band, Chinese Orchestra, Hand chimes, Handbells, Catholic societies, Choir, Chess, Cub Scouts, CYC, Maths Olympiad, Calligraphy, Junior Red Cross, mBot STEM, Oil Pastel Painting, Acrylic Painting, Magic, French, English and Chinese Debate Team, English and Chinese Drama, Young Pilots and other learning experiences.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | 14 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Mr. |
| sponsoring_body | The Pun U District <br>Association of H.K. |
| school_motto | Courtesy, Benevolence, Magis, Integrity |
| school_size | 4720 |
| through_train_sec_school | - |
| feeder_sec_school | Wah Yan College, Hong Kong |
| nominated_sec_school | - |
| school_bus | Yes |
| nanny_van | Yes |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| asc_school_fee | - |
| asc_tong_fai | - |
| asc_pta_fee | $100 (Voluntary) |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $450 |
| asc_others | - |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 24 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 2 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | Student Activity Centre, School History Room, Guidance Activity Room, Small Group Teaching Rooms (x4), VR/AR Room, Subject special rooms: Chinese Language (Hua Xuan), English Language, General Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Computer. |
| fac_others | Chapel, CampusTV Studio, Flight-simulation Cabin, PTA&AA Room, Our Lady statue, Wah Yan's Got Talent, Conference Room, 2 Interview Rooms, 2 Dressing Rooms, Tuck shop |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, Braille and tactile floor plan, Tactile guide path and Visual fire alarm system. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 47 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 35 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 46 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 6 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 29 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 65 |
| 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 | P.3-P.6 levels adopt the large class mode, i.e. with a class size of 30 students (will switch to 25 students per class starting from P.1 2023). In P.4-P.6, students are seated in pairs to strengthen collaboration learning skills. |
| cs_remarks | According to students' learner diversity, individual main subject (Chi., Eng. or Math.) at certain grades has common timetables across the classes for small class teaching, converting the original 4 classes into 5 teaching classes, thus increasing learning effectiveness. Arrangements are reviewed once every term. |
| no_of_test_per_year_P1 | 0 |
| no_of_exam_per_year_P1 | 0 |
| 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 | Assessment and follow-up support are conducted for Primary 1 new students based on performance indicators. From Primary 1 to Primary 3, students are assessed and evaluated based on the concept of multiple intelligences, both in terms of progress and summary assessments. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | No |
| streaming_arrangement | All classes are of mixed-abilities (no 'elite classes'), with teaching and assessment based on differentiated learning objectives to cater for learner diversity. (No tests or examinations in P.1 and in Term 1 of P.2) |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 10 |
| duration_of_each_period | 30 |
| school_starts_at | 7:35 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | Please see remarks |
| lunch_start_time | 12:00 |
| lunch_end_time | 12:55 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 07:35 - 14:40<br>Tuesday, Friday: 07:35 - 14:00<br>School life begins each morning with prayer, finishes with an end-of-day reflection. |
| school_management_url | http://www.puwy.edu.hk/OurSchool/page/IMC |
| school_organisation | The IMC directs the development and policies, with an administration team consisting of the Supervisor, Principal, Vice Principals and Senior teachers, leads, manages, supports and monitors panels/committees, in effective communication with the PTA, the Alumni Association and the feeder secondary school. |
| imc_smc_mc | According to the constitution, the IMC now has 7 School Sponsoring Body Managers, the Principal, 1 Teacher Manager, 1 Parent Manager, 1 Alumni Manager and 1 Independent Manager. Alternate Managers include 1 from the School Sponsoring Body, 1 from Teachers and 1 from Parents. |
| school_green_policy | Environmental policy focuses on reuse, recycling and reduced consumption. Recycling bins are provided for different kinds of materials and plastic. The school encourages students to ride electricity-generating bicycles and has joined the 'Feed-on Tariff Scheme' which makes use of solar panels in school to generate electricity. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.puwy.edu.hk/OurSchool/page/PlanReport |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Enhance curriculum plan, maximise instructional time and enrich students' learning experiences both within and beyond the classroom.<br>2. Cultivate students' positive values to foster their holistic well-being in physical, mental and spiritual dimensions. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.puwy.edu.hk/LILO/page/CurriculumFoci#1.1 |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | 1. To cultivate students' positive values through Personal Growth Education; <br>2. Optimization of diverse learning experiences through making good use of school hours: International Languages Day, reflective sessions, self-care ability sessions and whole school sports sessions etc; <br>3. Regular implementation of cross-curricular life-wide learning activities with annual reviews; <br>4. To cater for students' diversity by optimizing multiple-intelligence assessment, teaching and learning materials and assessments according to hierarchical knowledge/competency framework; <br>5. To maximize the effectiveness of learning and teaching, the school optimizes the STEM curriculum through VR/AR technology and provides students with interactive learning environment; <br>6. The continuation in improving Assessment Literacy among stakeholders. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | Through learning in different Key Learning Areas, cross-curricular, and life-wide learning activities, students master, construct, apply, enrich and deepen knowledge, develop critical thinking and enquiry skills. The School has also developed and adopts school-based assessment criteria of problem-solving, creativity and reflection. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | Our 21 school-based values are promoted through campus art works, cross-curricular curricula, award policies, guidance policies teaching reflection, service learning, Mainland and overseas interflow, parent education and teacher professional development. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | 1. Set foundational progressive and challenging categories of learning objectives, curriculums and assessments. 2. Design P.1-P.2 school-based teaching and learning materials and assessments according to hierarchical knowledge/competency framework: Set A (foundational/progressive) and Set B(challenging) 3. Set up online learning platform using hierarchical knowledge/competency framework. 4. Nominate and train gifted students to join pull-out programmes and competitions. 5. Set up a parent resources database from which Mentors of the Workplace Experiential Self-understanding Programme are selected. 6.Provide subject-based acceleration scheme in Chi., Eng., Maths and GS. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | Chinese Language: P.1-P.3 use worksheets designed by teachers instead of textbook materials; English language: School-based English modules using thematic learning approach with differentiated instruction are adopted. Based on interests of boys, develop humanity-based STEM curriculum to cultivate students' abilities to apply scientific and technological knowledge, to solve the problems encountered in daily life with creativity. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | http://www.puawyps-pta.com/ |
| home-school_co-operation | The School organizes lectures and gatherings for parents on issues such as curriculum, assessments and school policies. The PTA organizes different activities like values education workshops, annual gatherings and seminars for the parents of P.1 students. The PTA also assists the School in coordinating events including Christmas party and Chinese Cultural Day. Parent volunteers provide consistent support in lunch supervision, gardening and library assistance and provide support in events like Sports Day and Swimming Gala. Each class has designated class representatives to strengthen parent-school collaboration. |