Sir Ellis Kadoorie (S) Primary School
School Type
District: Wan Chai
Primary One School Net: 12
School Category: Koon Lap
Student's gender: male and female
Language of instruction: English
School Religion: N/A
One Dragon Secondary School:-
Directly affiliated secondary schools: -
Contact Secondary School: Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School (West Kowloon)
School History
Founding year: 1891
Sponsoring Body: Government
Our mission is to create a pleasant learning environment, provide quality learning and teaching, and foster a balanced development of the five social sciences in students to achieve the goals of "ethics, intellect, physique, social skills, and aesthetics".
School Motto: Make the most of every day
Management Structure: Headed by the School Management Committee. The organizational structure of the school includes the Principal, Vice-Principals and Directors.
Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: So Yuen Yee
Current Principal: Yu Hing-yin
School fees:
No Tuition Fee Payment
Teacher Information
Total number of teachers: 41
Percentage of Teachers holding Diploma in Education: 100%
Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 100%
Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 10%
Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 39%
Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 7%
Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 22%
Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 71%
Class Establishment:
Number of Primary One classes in this school year: 2
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: 4
Total number of classes in the 2023-2024 school year: 18
Classroom teaching model:
English is the main language of instruction for all subjects (except Chinese and Putonghua). Chinese lessons are conducted in small classes and students are assigned to "Local Chinese Curriculum Groups" or "School-based Chinese Curriculum Groups" according to their Chinese proficiency.
Placement in classes:
For Primary 1 to Primary 4, classes are divided into mixed forms, with students of different abilities equally distributed among classes of the same level; for Primary 5 and Primary 6, classes are divided according to students' total examination results.
Number of tests and examinations:
No. of Annual General Tests: 0
No. of examinations of the whole subject in a year: 2
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School Wind:
Emphasizing harmony and mutual respect, students are taught to build a harmonious and trusting school culture. The 'Good Kadoorian Scheme', a whole-school reward program, encourages students to develop positive attitudes.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
The school-based curriculum for major subjects is designed according to students' abilities and learning needs. E-learning and inquiry learning are developed to enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching. Provide online self-learning resources for different subjects to facilitate students' self-learning on the Internet. To formulate homework policy and assessment policy to provide appropriate assessment methods for students. Native English teachers work with Lower Primary English teachers to conduct reading lessons. Arrange for students to be ambassadors in Chinese, English or Putonghua to help lead English activities, Chinese Day or Putonghua Day. Encourage students to participate in extra-curricular competitions.
Life-wide Learning:
The school promotes whole-person development of students through CCA Friday activities and after-school interest groups, which include Hong music, percussion, choir, drama, kung fu, Chinese dance, western dance, K-pop, rope skipping, uniformed team, sports team, and science inquiry STEAM, etc. The school actively arranges students to participate in internal performances and inter-school competitions. The school actively arranges for students to participate in school performances and inter-school competitions.
Course Tailoring and Adaptation Measures:
The Chinese language curriculum includes a local curriculum and a school-based curriculum, and students are divided into groups according to their Chinese language ability. The Chinese Language Section participates in the School-based Support Scheme to optimize the school-based Chinese Language curriculum for Primary Four. In the first month of the school year, an adaptation program is implemented for Grade 1 students.
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. Saturday or summer Chinese language classes are organized for daily life language learning and community visits.
Home school cooperation:
Organize annual general meetings, interest groups and parent-child trips. Arranging workshops and seminars for parents to share ways of teaching their children. Encourage parents to participate in parent volunteer services, including taking care of lunch for Primary 1 students and supporting parents in need, such as providing translation services and serving as parent volunteers at major school events.
Environmental Policy:
To educate students on environmental protection through thematic seminars. Setting up an environmental protection group and selecting students as environmental protection ambassadors to promote environmental protection messages to students and assist in implementing environmental protection activities.
School facilities:
Number of Classrooms: 24
Number of halls: 1
Number of playgrounds: 2
Number of Libraries: 1
Special Rooms: Music Room, Visual Arts Room, English Language Learning Room, Chinese Language Room, 2 Computer Rooms, Campus TV, Student Activity Center.
School Bus: Yes
Nanny Car: No
School contact information:
Tel: 25773489
Fax: 28824520
Email: [email protected]
Web site:http://www.sekps.edu.hk
Address: 9 Eastern Hospital Road, So Kon Po, Hong Kong
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Webpage update: January 4, 2024
