Ma On Shan St Joseph's Primary School
School Type
District: Shatin
Primary One School Net: 89
School Type: Subsidized
Student's gender: male and female
Medium of Instruction: Chinese, Mandarin and English
School religion: Catholic
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Directly affiliated secondary schools: -
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School History
Year of Establishment: 1987
School Sponsor: President, Franciscans of Hong Kong Catholic Diocese
Objective: To introduce students to the Catholic faith and the Christian spirit, and to educate students according to their abilities, so that they can fulfill their civic responsibilities and be well-rounded.
School Motto: Respect for Heaven, Joyfulness, Learning and Conduct
Management structure: Incorporated Management Committee (IMC).
Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: Mr. LAU Kai-sun
Existing Principal: Ms. Teresa Yeung
School fees:
No Tuition Fee Payment
Teacher Information
Total number of teachers: 51
Percentage of Teachers holding Diploma in Education: 100%
Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 100%
Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 27%
Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 40%
Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 39%
Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 24%
Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 37%
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: 4
Number of Primary 5 classes in this school year: 4
Number of Primary Six classes in this school year: 5
Total number of classes in the 2023-2024 school year: 21
Classroom teaching model:
Adoption of small class teaching mode to enhance the care of student diversity and the use of e-learning.
The school provides support in the form of Advanced Placement Classes, Homework Classes, Tutorial Classes and Classes for Newly Arrived Children.
Placement in classes:
Grades 2 through 6 are divided into classes with remedial instruction for low achievers; all grades are taught in small groups.
Number of tests and examinations:
No. of General Practice Tests in a year: 2
No. of examinations of the whole subject in a year: 2
Is St. Joseph's Primary School in Ma On Shan good or not?
School Wind:
The school has a simple atmosphere and a harmonious relationship between teachers and students. The school emphasizes on the cultivation of religion and character, and regularly organizes a number of discipline and civic education activities to enhance the character of students, as well as designing different subject activities to strengthen students' interest in learning. In addition, there are orientation days, Primary One Induction Days and parent-teacher conferences for all grades.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
Participate in programmes organized by the Education Bureau and various tertiary institutions to nurture students' active learning and develop their generic skills. The curriculum is flexibly reorganized for collaborative teaching in all subjects. Thematic activities are organized before and after lunch, such as lunchtime reading, group exercise, Putonghua singing, English time and short subject presentations.
Life-wide Learning:
There are Traffic Safety Team, Community Youth Group, Little Pioneers of Christ, Catholic Formation Team, Scouts, Drama, Speech, Choir, Harmonica, Recorder, Marching Drum, Hand Bell, e-Band, Dance, Gymnastics, Athletics, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Fencing, Pool, Bicycle, Visual Arts, Gardening, IT Award Program, Spike Programming, STEAM Program, and Multiple Intelligences Class on Saturdays.
Course Tailoring and Adaptation Measures:
The school provides a wide range of learning support for students with different learning needs through the provision of Advanced Placement, Primary 1 to Primary 6 After-school Homework Tutorial Classes and Primary 1 Induction Programmes.
Educational support for non-Chinese speaking students:
The School provides additional support to the 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, small group/group learning, etc.); developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting teaching materials; and organizing inclusive campus activities.
Home school cooperation:
Regular monthly PTA meetings are held to establish communication channels between parents and the school. Parent seminars, workshops and parent-child trips are organized every school year. The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Volunteer Team assists the school in various activities and visits the underprivileged groups on a regular basis.
Environmental Policy:
The school has formulated a set of environmental policies, including environmental management and environmental education, to guide students to pay attention to nature and care for nature.
School facilities:
Number of classrooms: 25
Number of halls: 1
Number of playgrounds: 2
Number of Libraries: 1
Special Rooms: 7 (STEM Room, Visual Arts Room, Music Room, Computer Room, English Room, Campus TV, Central Library)
School Bus: Yes
Nanny Car: No
School contact information:
Tel: 26429186
Fax: 26433929
Email: [email protected]
Web site:http://www.mossjps.edu.hk
Address: Heng On Estate, Ma On Shan, Shatin, N.T.
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Webpage update: January 4, 2024
