🎒 Primary ・ Yau Tsim Mong
Methodist School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
18
Low
Primary：11 indicators apply, 2 matched
🎒
Methodist School
Yau Tsim Mong ・
Primary ・ Est. 1951
📍 Address
12 Wylie Road, Kowloon.
📞 Phone
39762200
📠 Fax
39762299
✉️ Email
info@kmsch.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Protestantism / Christianity
👩🏫 Principal
Chan Shuk Ying
📅 Founded
1951
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🗣️ Language
Chinese
🎯 Mission
To develop holistic education based on Christian spirit; and to nourish abundant life through evangelism.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. Launch the SPARKLE program to help children shine in their learning, showcasing 21st-century skills and fostering a fulfilling life. 2. Promote experiential learning to cultivate students' proactive learning and willingness to share, enhancing their engagement and sense of achievement. 3. Develop students' scientific thinking and creativity through hands-on STEAM learning activities. 4. Emphasize assessment literacy, using big data and evidence-based approaches to improve learning outcomes and inform teaching. 5. Continue to promote cross-curricular reading activities to broaden students' learning experiences.
💛 SEN Support
School adopts Whole School Approach to Integrated Education. We make specific measures in supporting students with SEN through establishment of student support team, collaboration with professionals and deployment of resources (e.g. learning support grant, enhanced speech therapy grant).
🎨 Whole-person Learning
There are many extra-curricular activities (including study tours outside H.K.), uniformed groups and school teams for students to participate.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | 31 |
|---|---|
| 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 Methodist Church, <br>Hong Kong |
| school_motto | Abiding by the Lord's words |
| school_size | 9000 |
| through_train_sec_school | - |
| feeder_sec_school | - |
| 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 | $50 |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $450 |
| 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 | Small Chapel, General Studies Room (Maker room), Two Computer rooms, Art room, Music room, Language room, Small group rooms, Activity room, etc. |
| fac_others | Conference room, School history room, Social worker room, Life education centre, Teacher common room, etc. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 48 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 44 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 62 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 11 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 18 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 71 |
| 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 | 1. Implement experiential learning, allowing students to learn through hands-on activities and critical thinking.<br>2. Launch a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for grades 4 to 6, and promote e-learning by utilizing various learning tools, such as apps, interactive whiteboards, and online learning platforms. |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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. Formative and Summative assessment.<br>2. Performance evaluation in some subjects. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | No streaming class. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 9 |
| duration_of_each_period | 35 |
| school_starts_at | 8:00 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:05 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 12:55 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:55 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | - |
| school_management_url | http://www.kmsch.edu.hk/html/info.php |
| school_organisation | It is formed by all share-holders, such as IMC, Principal and School Management groups. |
| imc_smc_mc | Incorporated Management Committee. |
| school_green_policy | 1. Saving energy and encouraging green living.<br>2. Collaborate with "GREEN @ COMMUNITY" to conduct recycling and upcycling activities at school.<br>3. Using water dispenser, e-notice and e-payment. |
| school_major_concerns_url | https://www.kmsch.edu.hk/cms_system/file/media/2018/20181112r03.pdf |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Cultivate students' 21st-century skills.<br>2. Foster students' physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.kmsch.edu.hk/html/info.php |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | 1. Develop students' physical, mental, and spiritual health in line with the twelve core values.<br>2. Utilize afternoon class time to promote the SPARKLE program, enriching students' learning experiences and fostering 21st-century skills.<br>3. Actively implement experiential learning, allowing students to gain rich experiences inside and outside the classroom.<br>4. Facilitate differentiated instruction and gifted education to help students realize their potential.<br>5. Engage the entire school in promoting STEAM education, cultivating students' spirit of inquiry, problem-solving skills, computational thinking, and creativity.<br>6. Organize cross-curricular reading activities to develop students' common competencies.<br>7. Optimize coursework, create learning space, and design diverse assessment methods to evaluate student progress using big data.<br>8. Foster students' national identity through classroom activities, campus atmosphere, and comprehensive events. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | Through diversified learning experiences, students' higher-order thinking skills, creativity, and collaborative abilities are developed. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | According to our school theme of every year, we will organise different activities to promote positive values, attitudes and thinking. |
| student_support_url | http://www.kmsch.edu.hk/html/moral.php |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | 1. Provide training programs for gifted students, such as gifted education academy courses, school-based STEAM, and math Olympiad courses. <br>2. Establish support groups to follow up on SEN (Special Educational Needs) 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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | 1. We will adopt various accommodation measures to facilitate the development of students' multiple intelligences.<br>2. We will also provide bridging programs for J.1 and J.6 students. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | http://www.kmsch.edu.hk/html/school_family_partnership.php |
| home-school_co-operation | 1. Establish a Parent-Teacher Association to organize a parent volunteer group and create a talent pool to assist in various activities.<br>2. The school regularly holds parent meetings to help parents gain a deeper understanding of their children's learning situations.<br>3. The school provides parenting education courses to enhance parents' parenting skills, promoting healthy growth for children.<br>4. Through collaboration between the school, home, and church, organize various parent-child activities and morning prayer meetings to care for and support parents. |
| school_ethos | 1. Establish a school culture based on the principles of "life education."<br>2. Cultivate twelve essential values and attitudes according to the school-based plan, actively fostering a positive outlook on life for students.<br>3. The school atmosphere is simple, with harmonious teacher-student relationships, emphasizing the development of students' character.<br>4. Encourage students to pursue excellence in physical, mental, and spiritual health, as well as in practicing correct values through diverse activities and reward programs. |
| future_dev_url | http://www.kmsch.edu.hk/html/index.php |
| school_dev_plan | 1. Broaden learning experiences to cultivate 21st-century skills in students.<br>2. Promote value education to nurture well-rounded individuals with physical, mental, and spiritual health. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | Support from EDB School-based Support Division or Tertiary Educational Institutions. |