🎒 Primary ・ Wong Tai Sin
Bishop Ford Memorial School
📰 School Stories
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
55
High
Primary：11 indicators apply, 6 matched
🎒
Bishop Ford Memorial School
Wong Tai Sin ・
Primary ・ Est. 1953
📍 Address
20 Pui Man Street, Tung Tau Tsuen, Kowl…
📞 Phone
23360206
📠 Fax
23368325
✉️ Email
info@bfordms.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Catholicism
👩🏫 Principal
Wai Chi Lap, Eric
📅 Founded
1953
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🗣️ Language
Chinese
🎯 Mission
We, at Bishop Ford Memorial School, are called to serve our Father and love as He loves us. We endeavour to educate our children to be useful to society with the newest teaching methods. In the process of education, students are growingly achieving perfection, understanding, distinction of right from wrong; the children can be developed to be blissful and devoted citizens with creativity, open-mindedness and a loving heart. Based on the loving spirit of Christ, we pledge to do our best, working in a team of co-operation, mutual respect and forgiveness to achieve the mission.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. Self-directed learning: the school promotes students' self-learning skills through various strategies and activities, e.g. different high order thinking strategies, learning strategies and theme-based learning day, etc. 2. Small class teaching helps cater for students' diverse learning needs, improve learning efficiency and facilitate interactions between students and teachers. 3. Provide a language-rich environment that supports student's language learning. 4. School-based Performing Arts Education: Dance, drama and related lessons for developing students' multiple intelligences like creativity and communication skills. 5. To promote STEAM education, the school provides enriched learning activities and advanced STEAM class for students. 6. Neurodiversity: Appreciating and discovering …
💛 SEN Support
Special Educational Needs Coordinator is responsible for planning and optimizing the formulation, implementation and monitoring of IE support strategies in school, reviewing and evaluating the operation of various school support measures and resources, so as to promote the Whole School Approach in our school. Apart from providing suitable homework and assessment arrangements for students with SEN, our school has also set up a number of functional groups to help them in learning, self-care and social skills. Our school attaches great importance to Home-School Cooperation. Counseling services are provided and talks with different themes are held regularly so as to assist the parents.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
Chinese dance, athletics, rope skipping, basketball, soccer, table tennis, drama, Lion Dance, Choir,Kpop dance, kendama, Cambridge English, Mathematical Olympiad, Violin, STEM and Catechism Class for children. Uniformed groups are formed such as Young Pioneers of Christ, Scout, Community Youth Club and Flag Raising Team. Variety show, School Picnic, Sports Day, Graduation Camp, study trips outside H.K., visits and intra-/inter-school competitions
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | 43 |
|---|---|
| school_type_1 | Aided |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members | 66% |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
| title_of_school_head | Mr. |
| sponsoring_body | Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong |
| school_motto | Please refer to the Chinese version. |
| school_size | 8454 |
| 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 | $150 (one-off) |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $300 |
| asc_others | - |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 24 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 3 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | Special Rooms including computer room, School Campus TV production room, music rooms, English room, counselling room, dancing room, multi-purpose activity room, prayer room, integrated learning centre, play therapy room and speech therapy room. |
| fac_others | BFMS Green Trail, LED-wall(School hall), Interactive Touch Panel(all classrooms) |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 37 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 95 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 37 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 58 |
| 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 | 2 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 2 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 3 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p4 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p5 | 4 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p6 | 3 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 18 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 1 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 2 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 16 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | Small class teaching is adopted in each level. Activity Approach is implemented in teaching and learning. Besides regular curriculum, performing arts including dancing, drama and related lessons are arranged in weekly lessons.<br>The main subjects (Chinese, English, Mathematics) will be arranged in a "mixed class grouping" format as needed. |
| cs_remarks | - |
| no_of_test_per_year_P1 | 1 |
| no_of_exam_per_year_P1 | 2 |
| replace_test_exam_P1 | Yes |
| no_of_test_per_year_P2-P6 | 2 |
| 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 | Besides tests and exams, assessments include project learning, teachers' observations, performance assessment, cross subjects learning activities, oral presentations and group discussions, etc. for promoting learning and teaching effectiveness.<br>Assessment adaptations are provided to SEN students (according to the reports / opinions from EP and other professionals). |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | P.1 - P.3: Evenly distributed into classes. P.4 - P.6: According to examination results and students' abilities.<br>The main subjects (Chinese, English, Mathematics) will be arranged in a "mixed class grouping" format as needed. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 10 |
| duration_of_each_period | 35 |
| school_starts_at | 8:10 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:20 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 12:20 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:15 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | School ends at 2:00p.m. on Fridays. Extra-curricular activities, tutorial classes and school-based after school care service are arranged every day. |
| school_management_url | http://www.bfordms.edu.hk/website/singlepage/index?channel_id=12475 |
| school_organisation | The Incorporated Management Committee supervises the whole school. All teachers and staff work cooperatively for the development of the school. |
| imc_smc_mc | The Incorporated School Management Committee is composed of professionals from the education sector and other fields. There are altogether 15 members, including sponsoring body managers, ex-officio manager, teacher managers, parent managers, independent manager and alumni manager. |
| school_green_policy | Our environmental education curriculum aims at educating and inspiring the next generation to be eco-friendly citizens. The school adopts a whole school and interdisciplinary approach to raise students' awareness towards nature and the concept of sustainable development. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.bfordms.edu.hk/website/singlepage/index?channel_id=12485 |
| school_major_concerns | 1. To enhance school-based curriculum and teaching-learning evaluation strategies to improve students' learning efficacy and performance.<br>2. Grounded upon the core values of Catholicism, we cultivate positive values in students and foster the development of healthy lifestyles to promote their holistic well-being. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.bfordms.edu.hk/website/singlepage/index?channel_id=12487 |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | 1. Strengthening values education (including life education, national education national security education), integrating with Catholic school school-based value education framework.<br>2. Adopting new school timetable - making good use of learning time and creating space to promote a balanced physical and mental development; enriching life-wide learning experiences and promoting whole-person development. This includes reallocating student break times and focusing the afternoon on diverse curricula to cultivate students' multiple intelligences and common abilities.<br>3. Reinforcing STEAM education, implementation of regular STEAM lesson to motivate students' learning. <br>4. Enhancing assessment literacy for promoting learning and teaching effectiveness. <br>5. Catering to student diversity through adaptive teaching strategies. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | To develop students' cooperative and communicative skills, cooperative learning and school-based curriculum are adopted. Through various activities, student's creativity and critical thinking skills will be developed. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | Our school aims at nurturing our students the five core values of Catholic education. Through school-based values education framework and positive education, we help students to develop character strengths, build resilience and find meaning and purpose in their life. |
| student_support_url | http://www.bfordms.edu.hk/website/singlepage/index?channel_id=12338 |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Student Support Team is set up to cater for student diversity. Members, including school-based EP, school social workers, school-based speech therapist, play therapist and teachers, work together to promote Whole School Approach to Integrated Education (IE) in order to further cultivate an inclusive school culture and enhance the effectiveness of the support given to students with special educational needs. Assignment and assessment adaptations, small class teaching, the arrangement of remedial learning classes, Chinese reading and writing remedial classes, tutorial classes and school-based after school care service after school are provided to students with SEN. School-based speech therapy and play therapy services are also provided. |
| 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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | Assignment and assessment adaptations are provided to SEN students according to the reports and opinions from EP. Remedial/ Enhancement learning classes are arranged for students who have different learning abilities. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | http://www.bfordms.edu.hk/website/home |
| home-school_co-operation | The Parent-Teacher Association actively organizes a variety of activities to promote parent education and parent-child relationships, such as parent seminars, luncheons, interest classes, and volunteer services. They also maintain regular contact and exchange opinions with teachers and principals. |
| school_ethos | 1. Our vision is to support students in their quest for knowledge and wisdom, helping them to develop virtues and flourish as lifelong learners who seek to love God. We emphasize personal development, independence, self-discipline and self-esteem. By creating a harmonious atmosphere, teachers and students build positive relationships with one another. The school has been honored with the "Caring School" award for many years. <br>2. Whole School Approach in school guidance and discipline has been adopted by cultivating students' good moral character, establishing a positive and proactive life outlook and values. <br>3. Through school-based curriculum and collaboration with community organizations, we promote students' holistic development through various activities, enhancing their resilience and ability to face different challenges in their growth journey.<br>4. Our Value Education Framework aims to cultivate students' core values: 'Benevolence', 'Humility', 'Perseverance', 'Love of Life', 'Wisdom' and 'Justice'. |
| future_dev_url | http://www.bfordms.edu.hk/website/singlepage/index?channel_id=12485 |
| school_dev_plan | 1. To enhance school-based curriculum and teaching-learning evaluation strategies to improve students' learning efficacy and performance.<br>2. Grounded upon the core values of Catholicism, cultivate positive values in students and foster the development of healthy lifestyles to promote their holistic well-being. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | The school has established a clear policy for teachers' professional development. Teachers engage in continuous learning, self-reflection and self-improvement based on the school's developmental needs and their own plans. The school has fostered a culture of continuous learning and sharing, and continuously collaborates with various educational organizations to develop a school-based curriculum and promote teachers' professional growth. |