🎒 Primary ・ Yuen Long
Yuen Long Po Kok Primary School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
36
Average
Primary：11 indicators apply, 4 matched
🎒
Yuen Long Po Kok Primary School
Yuen Long ・
Primary ・ Est. 1958
📍 Address
55 Tan Kwai Tsuen Road, Hung Shui Kiu, …
📞 Phone
24762258
📠 Fax
24746894
✉️ Email
ylpokok@ylpokok.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Buddhism
👩🏫 Principal
Tam Wai Ping
📅 Founded
1958
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🗣️ Language
Chinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
🎯 Mission
We are committed to provide a pleasant and harmonious learning environment, to enable every child to develop their full potential with a delightful childhood and to establish students' positive values, attitudes and virtues, turning them into responsible citizens.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. The timetable uses half an hour as a section to increase students' concentration. 2. Parents can choose the quantity of homework for p.1 students in the first semester. 3. Replace the dictation with “Words Hunter” to increase learning motivation. 4. School-based exercises are developed as per students’ abilities and traits. 5. Use modern teaching methods, instead of unnecessary assessments, to increase students learning fun. 6. Study tours to broaden students' international perspective with visiting different countries such as Singapore and the Greater Bay Area.
💛 SEN Support
1. Remedial courses, after school tutorial classes and learning groups are organized for some students concerned. 2. The specific school personnel is responsible for coordinating resources to support the development of some students concerned. 3. Through school-parent cooperation, parents are given appropriate family education information.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
1. There are more than 50 extra-curricular activities for students. 2. Extra-curricular activities are held within the timetable to ensure every student can join the activities. 3. Popular activities include Chinese dance, Little Organic Farmers, English Drama, Chinese Debate team, Rugby team, STEAM Team, Campus TV, Orchestra, Creative Programming, P.4-P.6 International Learning team, Athletic team and different uniform teams. A number of awards were won in academic, dancing, drama and sports competitions.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | 72 |
|---|---|
| school_type_1 | Aided |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members | 85% |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
| title_of_school_head | Ms. |
| sponsoring_body | Tung Lin Kok Yuen |
| school_motto | Benevolence and Fraternity |
| school_size | 7200 |
| 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 | - |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | - |
| asc_others | - |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 14 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 1 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | Gifted Education Center, Creative English room, Main School Library, Multi-functional Student Activity Room, Music House, Campus TV, Hall for worshipping Buddha, Conference Room and Remedial Teaching Rooms. |
| fac_others | Innovative Teaching Block, Graduation Garden, Planetarium, Art Corner, Gym Corner, Cycling Power Station & STEM Garden. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 27 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 30 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 30 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 20 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 40 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 40 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 13 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 1 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 2 |
| 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 in P.1-P.6.<br>30 minutes for a lesson. |
| cs_remarks | Developing reading habit and exploration mind from P.1-P.3.<br>Nurturing self-learning abilities with high motivation and preparing smooth transition from Primary to Secondary School from P.4-P.6.<br> |
| 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 | 1. Subject assessment for P.1 to P.2 students are conducted with oral instruction. 2. Each subject conduct assessment with applied learning format. 3. Through life skills manipulation, project-oriented learning, computerized assessment and specific performance assessment demonstrate students' abilities. 4. Students participating international competitions and assessment are encouraged. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | According to students’ traits, rather than subject performance, streaming arrangement is considered. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 10 |
| duration_of_each_period | 30 |
| school_starts_at | 8:10 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:10 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 1:05 |
| lunch_end_time | 2:00 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | 1. We have awarded "Healthy Snack Corner".<br>2. We have adopted the School EatSmart School Accreditation Scheme organized by the Department of Health for many years.<br>3. We were awarded "Healthy School" by the Chinese University of Hong Kong.<br>4. Campus is recognized as "Garden School". |
| school_management_url | http://www.ylpokok.edu.hk/load.php?link_id=80143 |
| school_organisation | To enhance the efficiency and transparency of school management, a systematic school hierarchical management system containing different functional teams has been set up accordingly. |
| imc_smc_mc | The Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) has been set up to enhance the transparency of the school management, members included parents, teachers and independent managers, Master, CEO, accountants and Alumni, etc. |
| school_green_policy | To arouse students' environmental awareness, Energy saving measures, recycling bins, drink box recycling bin and kitchen waste recycling machine are set up. Different environmental activities are organized such as 'No Lunch Box Waste Programme' and old clothes recycling activities. Modern green planting is inducted. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.ylpokok.edu.hk/load.php?link_id=82292 |
| school_major_concerns | - Enhance assessment literacy, provide feedback and improve students' learning.<br>- Develop cross-disciplinary learning to strengthen students' learning effectiveness. <br>- Implement value education and positive attitudes for whole-person learning. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.ylpokok.edu.hk/load.php?link_id=98243 |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | 1. To coordinate with the values education, the school tailors, deploys, and integrates the curriculum of various subjects. <br>2. We integrate positive values into the classroom and connects them to life in a step-by-step direction. <br>3. Implementing national education and national security education with the whole school's participation and all-round learning activities. <br>4. We set up interdisciplinary theme learning to strengthen students' STEAM learning ability with students' media literacy and reading habits. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | 1. Students learn to communicate and cooperate with others through co-curriculum learning activities and 'International Classroom'. <br>2. 'Planting Orchid' is the main theme of STEAM for all levels.<br>3. Various learning activities and worksheets with school characteristics are designed for students to practice generic skills. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | 1. Specific activities (e.g. mindfulness) and courses (e.g. moral education lessons) with school major concerns promote positive values and attitudes for students. <br>2. Among teachers', students' and parents' interaction, healthy lifestyles are advocated. |
| student_support_url | http://www.ylpokok.edu.hk/load.php?link_id=82299 |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | 1. After school care programme is conducted for some students in needs.<br>2. Gifted education is adopted and implemented as a whole-school approach. <br>3. Pull-out programmes for exceptionally gifted children are also organized. <br>4. Different modes of learning support are adopted such as, remedial classes and tutorial classes to help with students' homework, Adaptation Courses for Pre-S.1 and Bridging Course for P.6 students. |
| 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 our school uses Putonghua to teach Chinese in all classes / groups at certain levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc. To integrate different teaching approaches with previous successful experience, the school helps NCS students to study and live in Hong Kong smoothly. Specific teachers would motivate NCS students with co-operative learning to learn Chinese (P1 &2 lessons sometimes may use Putonghua as MOI) and to return the mainstream of education system ASAP. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | 1. Whole-class teaching approach is adopted to enhance students' high order thinking skill and creativity.<br>2. Specific enrichment programmes are carried out such as Chinese and English creative writing, Mathematics Olympiad, scientific exploration and leadership training, etc.<br>3. Recruit extra Chinese and English teachers to help students in need. Learning tasks and activities are tailored to suit the talents of the students. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | http://www.ylpokok.edu.hk/load.php?link_id=82303 |
| home-school_co-operation | 1. To establish better home-school communication, Parent-Teacher Association holds regular meetings and organize different parent-child activities, workshops and classes.<br>2. A Parent Education Programme Plan is implemented to enhance home-school co-operation. |
| school_ethos | In a loving and caring environment and teachers' nurture, students are advocated positive attitudes and values as well as a strong sense of belonging to the school, the families and the nation. |
| future_dev_url | http://www.ylpokok.edu.hk/load.php?link_id=82293 |
| school_dev_plan | 1. To develop students with reading habit from junior form and highly motivated self- learning at senior form.<br>2. To create students' achievements as "More than learning" with healthy body and positive mind. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | 1. Through participating various professional courses and in-service training, teachers become confident and cordial to enhance the quality of education.<br>2. All teachers should complete the Gifted Education course conducted by the H.K. Academy for Gifted Education within the first year of employment.<br>3. Professional Development Fridays are scheduled to discuss students' learning and evaluate school policies. |