Free Methodist Mei Lam Primary School
School Type
District: Shatin
Primary One School Net: 88
School Type: Subsidized
Student's gender: male and female
Medium of Instruction: Chinese, Mandarin and English
School religion: Christianity
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Directly affiliated secondary schools: -
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School History
Year of establishment: 2005
School Sponsor: Methodist Mei Lam Primary School Limited
Objective: To provide students with a balanced development in the six areas of spirituality, morality, intellectuality, physicality, social skills and aesthetics. In addition to teaching knowledge, we also provide students with the opportunity to understand and accept the truth of Christ, to build good character, to realize their potentials, and to move towards a fruitful life.
School motto: Faith, Hope, Love
Management structure: The school is organized into four major areas according to the EDB's School Performance Indicators, and different working groups have been set up to promote the development of the school. The school has also established a self-evaluation culture and made good use of stakeholder questionnaires to collect data for continuous optimization of learning and teaching.
Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: Ms. Cindy Lee
Existing Principal: Chiu Chit Ling
School fees:
No Tuition Fee Payment
Teacher Information
Total number of teachers: 57
Percentage of Teachers holding Diploma in Education: 100%
Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 100%
Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 42%
Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 44%
Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 14%
Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 10%
Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 76%
Class Establishment:
Number of Primary One classes in this school year: 2
Number of Primary Two classes in this school year: 4
Number of Primary Three classes in this school year: 4
Number of Primary 4 classes in this school year: 4
Number of Primary 5 classes in this school year: 3
Number of Primary Six classes in this school year: 4
Total number of classes in the 2023-2024 school year: 21
Classroom teaching model:
1. The school implements small class teaching.
2. adopt diversified learning strategies, including cooperative learning, self-directed learning and "learning by doing" to enhance students' learning effectiveness.
Placement in classes:
1. Equalization of classes in grades 1 to 4.
2. grades 5 and 6 are divided into classes according to ability and are taught according to the student's ability, with curriculum and coursework adaptations.
Number of tests and examinations:
No. of Annual General Tests: 0
No. of examinations for the whole year: 3
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School Wind:
Through the "Merrill Lynch Golden Soldier Super Stars e-Rewards Program" and different thematic activities, we aim to cultivate students' correct values, good morals and habits, and to build up an independent and resolute life through the concepts of spirituality, training, and counseling.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
1. Teachers will explain and write down the teaching objectives of the classroom so that students can be clear about the key points of each day's learning, take notes, and organize the learning contents.
2. to use the technique of tiered competency-based questioning to stimulate students' thinking.
3. to design diversified learning experiences for students and to develop students' multiple potentials through different learning experiences.
4. to make good use of the principles of school hours and lesson time to provide diversified and meaningful pre- and post-lesson learning.
5. To utilize "learning by doing" learning activities to enable students to interact with the living environment and gain experience through manipulative processes.
6. Evidence-based review of feedback teaching to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.
Life-wide Learning:
The school has a wide range of extra-curricular activities which are developed through professional training. Uniformed teams such as Scouts, music such as hand bells, violin, percussion, choir, sports such as athletics, shuttlecock, rope skipping, basketball, volleyball, ping pong, softball, dance, Positive Life Ambassadors, Visual Arts, Speech Team, Olympiad Team, STEM Team, and so on. In P.5, there is a student fellowship period to recognize the truth.
Course Tailoring and Adaptation Measures:
Teachers made adjustments to the copying assignments for students assessed to have learning difficulties by reducing the number of copying sessions and designing "layered worksheets" for students with different abilities. Teachers also made adjustments to the scope of silent writing for these students by narrowing the scope of revision or changing the form of silent writing so that students could prepare for silent writing with more confidence. In addition, the school may arrange for students with learning difficulties to be withdrawn from assessment or allow extra time during examinations according to their individual needs.
Educational support for non-Chinese speaking students:
The School provides additional support to its admitted NCS students to help them learn Chinese: providing after-school Chinese language learning support; employing additional teachers/teaching assistants to support NCS students' Chinese language learning; arranging intensive Chinese language teaching modes (e.g. pull-out learning on a need basis, group/small group learning, etc.); developing a school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting teaching materials; organizing inclusive school activities; and employing additional staff and/or purchasing additional translation/interpretation services to facilitate communication with parents. Translation/interpretation services to facilitate communication with parents.
Home school cooperation:
1. The school has set up the "Merrill Lynch Parent Academy", which is committed to promoting home-school cooperation and communication between parents and their children. Through different activities, seminars and groups, parents can explore and research together on issues related to the upbringing of their children, so as to promote their children's healthy and happy growth.
2. to work with the PTA to organize parent volunteer teams to assist in organizing study weeks for various subjects, decorating the school campus, and acting as a late parent, etc.
Environmental Policy:
Aquaponics facilities, Well# intelligent water filling station, classroom energy-saving lighting system (with user sensors and photosensitive detectors), recycling of waste paper and plastic bottles, and student environmental ambassadors.
School facilities:
Number of classrooms: 25
Number of halls: 1
Number of playgrounds: 2
Number of Libraries: 1
Special Rooms: 9 (Positive Character Education Center, STEM Classroom, Library, Campus TV, English Room, General Studies Room, Visual Arts Room, Music Room, Computer Room)
School Bus: Yes
Nanny Car: No
School contact information:
Phone: 26052868
Fax: 26022709
Email: [email protected]
Web site:http://www.fmml.edu.hk
Address: Mei Shing Court, Tai Wai, Sha Tin, N.T.
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Webpage update: January 4, 2024
