St. Joseph's Primary School
School Type
District: Kwun Tong
Primary One School Net: Not applicable
School Type: Private
Student's gender: Male
Language of instruction: English
School religion: Catholic
One Dragon Secondary School:-
Directly Affiliated Secondary School: St. Joseph's English Secondary School
Contact Secondary Schools:-
School History
Year of establishment: 1958
Sponsor: Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
Objective: To provide quality education and to enable students to develop their strengths in the school's diversified educational programs. To develop students' potential and creative thinking, to build self-confidence through self-achievement, and to learn to strive for excellence in healthy competition.
The school motto: "Stop at the best" means
Latin for reaching for the stars
Management Structure: School Council→Superintendent→Principal→Vice-Principal→Directors→Teachers.
Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: Mr. Chu Fu Fu
Existing Principal: Cheng Tak Ming
School fees:
$49800 payable in ten installments
Teacher Information
Total number of teachers: 33
Percentage of Teachers holding Diploma in Education : 83%
Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 97%
Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 27%
Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 7%
Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 36%
Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 18%
Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 46%
Class Establishment:
Number of Primary One classes in this school year: 3
Number of Primary Two classes in this school year: 3
Number of Primary Three classes in this school year: 3
Number of Primary 4 classes in this school year: 3
Number of Primary 5 classes in this school year: 3
Number of Primary Six classes in this school year: 3
Total number of classes in the 2023-2024 school year: 18
Classroom teaching model:
1. English, Mathematics and General Studies are taught in English. 2. 2. Cantonese is used as a supplementary language in general education.
3. develop a three-tiered gifted and talented program. 4. 4. students in grades 5 and 6 are required to take Japanese, Spanish, or French.
5. incorporate multiple learning elements such as Thinking and STEAM programs on Wednesdays.
Placement in classes:
Average class size.
Number of tests and examinations:
No. of Annual General Tests: 0
No. of examinations for the whole year: 3
Is St. Joseph's English Primary School good?
School Wind:
The school culture is simple, students are well-mannered, and teachers and students get along well with each other. Religious activities and weekly meetings are organized to help students understand the correct attitude to cultivate themselves and conduct their lives through bible study, lectures and prayers. We emphasize home-school cooperation and invite parents to participate in school activities to enhance communication. The school counselor and educational psychologist provide individual, parent, and group counseling services and activities.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
Full implementation of: Language Arts Education, Gifted and Talented Education (whole class and pull-out gifted and talented programs).
In addition to the basic curriculum, there are also thematic activities, co-curricular activities, project work, lectures, growth classes, thinking classes, Wednesday classes, and Friday activities.
Life-wide Learning:
Electives: Fencing, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Karate, Swimming, Golf, Go, Japanese/French/Spanish. Gifted: Science, Digital Photography, Art, Journalism, Computer. After School: Leadership Training, English Drama, Presentation Skills, Math, Chinese/English Speech, Tennis, Table Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Choir, Cub Scouts, Putonghua, Jumping Rope, Digital Programming, Drones, and more.
Course Tailoring and Adaptation Measures:
Students learn to use English, Mandarin, and Cantonese through contextualized and daily lessons: English for English, math, and general studies; Mandarin for Chinese; and Cantonese for other subjects.
To develop students' potential by providing gifted and talented programs and diversified activities.
Educational support for non-Chinese speaking students:
Home school cooperation:
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) was established in 1971 to strengthen the link between home and school. The PTA Executive Committee (parents and teachers) meets regularly to discuss school issues. The PTA also organizes annual parent-child trips, parent seminars, teacher appreciation dinners, and parent-teacher honoring events. Parents are invited to participate in school tours, athletic events, and water sports.
Environmental Policy:
The school, teachers and students are committed to reducing waste and have been awarded the Outstanding Zero Carbon Contribution Award and the Green School Certificate.
School facilities:
Number of Classrooms: 18
Number of halls: 1
Number of playgrounds: 2
Number of Libraries: 1
Special Rooms: Multimedia Learning Room, Music Room, Visual Arts Room, Gifted Education Resource Center, Multi-Purpose Game Room.
School Bus: Yes
Nanny van: Yes
School contact information:
Tel: 23255851
Fax: 23227466
Email: [email protected]
Web site:http://www.sjacps.edu.hk
Address: 57 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kln.
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Webpage update: January 4, 2024
