Marymount Primary School
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Marymount Primary School
Endorsed by SMC on November 21 2013 Marymount Primary School Annual School Report 2012-2013 CONTENTS PAGE 1. School Vision and Mission 2. Features of MPS 2.1 History & Recent Updates 2.2 School Culture 2.3 Class Structure 2-3 3-4 4 2.4 2.5 2.6 School Management Committee Our Teachers and Principal Our Partners in Education 5 6-7 7-8 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 Learning and Teaching Support for Student Development Student Performance School Self Evaluation 3. Major Concern A Major Concern B Financial Summary 4.1 Government Fund 4.2 Capacity Enhancement Grant 4.3 5. 8-10 11-13 13-14 15 Achievements and Reflection on Our Major Concerns 3.1 3.2 4. 1 School Fund 16-19 20-22 23-24 24 24 Appendix A. Staff Development Report B. Code of Respect C. My G-R-A-C-E Book D. Magis Student Slogan and Poster Design Competition 25-27 28 29 30 E. F. G. 31-34 35-37 38-43 MPS Subject Awards External Awards English Enhancement Grant Scheme for Primary Schools Final Report 1. School Vision and Mission Marymount Primary School aims to provide quality education. According to our Catholic and cultural traditions, we aim at the greater development of our students in moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual aspects. Through care and concern for each individual person, we seek to form our students in such a way that 1. their acquisition of knowledge and skills is joined to Christian values; 2. they will become reflective and will accept their strengths and weaknesses; 3. they will come to the knowledge of God and put Christian values into practice; 4. they are sensitive to the needs of others, especially the poor; 5. they fulfill the role in serving others to build a just and compassionate society. To achieve our Vision and Mission, Our Team of Teachers and Support Staff are M-iracle Workers who work with P-assion and S-erve with Smiles. With teachers as their role models, students of Marymount will learn to be C-aring L-oving and C-ompassionate. With continued support from their Parents, students of Marymount will grow into Integrated Persons of Wisdom as they learn life-long and work for the Greater Glory of God. Page 1 of 43 2. Features of MPS 2.1 History & Recent Updates Marymount, originally known as Holy Spirit School for girls, was founded by the Maryknoll Sisters. The school opened on 10th January 1927 at Robinson Road with only 8 classes of students sharing 4 tiny classrooms. In 1930, the school moved to the building at 140 Caine Road which provided 7 classrooms. By 1941, it offered a complete course of studies leading to matriculation. The school was closed during the war. It re-opened as Maryknoll School in 1948. As the school continued to expand, a school building with improved facilities became necessary. In October 1957, the school moved to its present location in Happy Valley and was renamed Maryknoll Sisters’ School. Initially, the building housed both Secondary and Primary Sections. It was not until 1961 that the Primary School occupied the premises at Tai Hang Road. During the school year 1978-79, after 52 years of devoted service, the Maryknoll Sisters handed over the sponsorship of the school to the Columban Sisters. As of September 1983, the name of the school was changed to Marymount Secondary School and Marymount Primary School respectively. By 1993, to meet the needs of increasing student population in the Secondary School, the Columban Sisters turned over to the use of the school the remaining convent area on the fourth floor. Marymount has been sponsored by the Christian Life Community (CLC) since 1997 when the Columban Sisters initiated the transfer of sponsorship of the school. The CLC is an international Catholic lay community with a keen interest in education and commitment to the service of youth. The CLC has pledged to preserve the same school spirit, foster the traditions and continue to provide quality education at Marymount. Marymount Primary started whole-day school operation at a temporary school premise on 22 Cloud View Road, North Point, in September 2002. With support from the government, the M.S.S. Alumnae Association, parents and friends, the old school building on 336 Tai Hang Road was demolished and redevelopment project began thereafter to accommodate 24 classes from P.1 to P.6, with 4 classes in each level. In addition to 24 classrooms, there are Small Group Teaching Rooms, Music Room, General Studies Room, Library, Visual Arts Room, Computer Room, Language & Music Activity Room, Student Activity Centre, PTA Room, a Basketball Court, a Covered Playground and an Assembly Hall at the new campus. With support from members of our Sponsoring Body, our teachers, parents and generous Page 2 of 43 donors, the Mural of Annunciation is constructed which gives focus to the purpose of education at MPS. The school began operation at the current campus in September 2006. In the school year 2007-08, the Parent-Teacher Association raised further funds to give a face lift to the Language & Music Activity Room in response to parent-teachers’ shared goal to raise students’ global awareness through language, music and cultural activities. In the school year 2008-09, construction of the Chapel completed. It is named Chapel of the Annunciation. Thanks to ‘Green Power’ who has contributed their sponsorship and expert advice for maintenance of our plants on G/F and LG1/F since 2008. The Roof Gardens, sponsored by the University of Hong Kong and the HSBC, are ready for appreciation and use in the school year 2010-11. The Roof Gardens are named ‘Haven of Harmony’ and ‘Haven of Peace’. All 24 classes visited the Gardens in May 2011. Our school celebrated her 85th Anniversary in the school year 2011-12. Led by our alumnae and the MSSAA, students, parents, alumnae, members of the School Management Committee and School Sponsoring Body joined the Walkathon and Music Medley in October 2011. Our Concert, Gala Dinner and Open Day in July 2012 captured the hearts of many. As well as fond memories, additional funds were raised which will contribute to our capacity for school development planning. We are grateful for the concerted efforts of all stakeholders and benefactors of our school. 2.2 School Culture We provide students and teachers with a learning environment conducive to the pursuit of quality and whole-person development. Teachers support students to apply the knowledge and skills they have learnt to serve Christian values of care, love, compassion and wisdom. The word ‘magis’– Latin, for ‘more’, is central to students’ and teachers’ work as we search for excellence. Ample learning opportunities are created and developed for both students and teachers to explore and excel through the Learning and Teaching Processes of various platforms. Teachers are encouraged to work collaboratively with each other and with the administration to teach students in ways that enable them to learn more. In-house sharing, celebration of students’ achievements and the publication of good practices unify teachers, students and parents around the School Vision and Mission and commitment to quality. Based on the educational philosophy of our sponsoring body, we foster a culture of reflection and undertake the mission to serve. Reflection leads to awareness of our strengths and weaknesses and, by offering services, we work for the ‘magis’ in our personal, social and spiritual development. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius provide a sound and solid foundation on which we have built our school culture. Ignatius’ favourite phrase, ‘our way of proceeding’, captures succinctly the culture emerging in our school – as we Page 3 of 43 work and learn together, we internalize and own our norms and values, the Christian values of care, love and compassion. We form ourselves as we teach, and form our students to be ‘Caring, Loving, and Compassionate Global Citizens who love to Learn, Lead and Serve’. The shaping and establishment of the harmonious and collaborative school culture embodies the accumulated Values and Purpose of the School Vision and Mission from the past, and the Vitality and Goals are continually renewed and recreated to stimulate ongoing progress. With the shared beliefs, values and school expectations, teachers, students and parents are obligated to work hand in hand to foster an effective and collaborative school culture through every phase of school life which, in turn, supports the formation of MPS Graduates. The school culture reflects the values, aspirations, needs and experiences of our stakeholders. The following summarizes our stakeholders’ ratings of our school climate on a 5-point scale: Stakeholders 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Students 4.1 4.2 4.3 Teachers 4.0 3.9 4.0 Parents 4.4 4.4 4.5 2.3 Class Structure There are four classes in each level of Primary 1 to 6. Under a symmetrical structure, all students admitted are able to enjoy schooling until Primary 6. An average of about three quarters of Primary 6 students continues their education in Marymount Secondary School after Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA). No. of students (2012-2013): P.6 152 P.5 158 P.4 127 P.3 P.2 P.1 Total 132 131 131 831 Class structure of Primary 1-6 KEY STAGE 2 KEY STAGE 1 Page 4 of 43 2.4 School Management Committee Our School Management Committee (SMC) comprises members from our sponsoring body and stakeholders including teacher, alumna and independent member. Composition of the School Management Committee 7 2011/12 6 2012/13 5 4 3 2 1 0 Sponsoring Body Principal Teacher Alumnae Parent Independent Members Appointed non-voting member Members of the SMC 2012-2013 Members Capacity Dr. Eadaoin K.P. Hui Fr. Sean Ó Cearbhalláin, S.J. Ms. Lorraine Choi Mrs. Jennie Chor Ms. Jasmine Hui Ms. Flavia Hung School Sponsoring Body School Sponsoring Body School Sponsoring Body School Sponsoring Body School Sponsoring Body School Sponsoring Body Ms. Carrie Wong Mrs. Julie Ma School Sponsoring Body School Principal (MPS) Ms. Candy Chan Ms. Barbara Chan Dr. Lydia Cheng Mr. Henry Lo Mr. Patrick Ng Teacher Alumna Alumna Parent Parent Mr. Nicholas Tsui Ms. Veronica Ma (School Principal of MSS) Independent Member Appointed non-voting member Page 5 of 43 2.5 Our Teachers and Principal Our team of teachers comprised 47 staff members (including the principal) on Staff Establishment in the past year. Among the 47 staff members, 2 teachers were funded by the Capacity Enhancement Grant, 1 teacher by the Learning Support Grant, 1 teacher by the English Enhancement Grant and 1 teacher by the MSSAA sponsorship. Highest Academic Qualifications attained by Teachers and Principal Master's Degree Bachelor's Degree 56% 44% Percentage of Teachers with the stated years of Teaching Experience 0-2 yrs 3-5 yrs 6-10 yrs 13% 2% 19% 66% Page 6 of 43 over 10 yrs Percentage of Subject-Trained Teachers Teaching the Core Subjects 100% 80% 100% 100% 100% 60% 40% 20% 0% Chinese English Mathematics 2.6 Our Partners in Education Parents and MPS Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) The school highly values home-school partnership. Parents’ views and aspirations have been taken into consideration in the formulation, planning and implementation of school policies and activities. There is one Parent Manager in the School Management Committee. Close communication between parents and school has been maintained through the school website, with parents well informed of the school policies, school events and school’s recent development. Activities including Orientation Day, Parents’ Meetings, Parent-Teacher Interviews, SSPA Briefing Sessions were arranged to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen home-school co-operation. Apart from promoting home-school partnership, our PTA works for the well-being of the students and the school. On top of Sports Day and Games Day which parents have joined to organize with the school, members of PTA have given great support to the school. They volunteered as Lunch Helpers, ‘Fun Time with Parents’ helpers and escorts for Field Trips. They also helped to maintain the PTA website and published newsletters. Other activities organized in 2012-13 included: Christmas Party PTA Family Outing (Disneyland) Catholic Family Mass Values Education Workshops Page 7 of 43 Graduation Dinner Lunch Talks Educational Seminar and Workshops Snack Bag and Book Bag Design Competition Home-school partnership reflects shared values, aspirations and growing trust of our parents and teachers. The following summarizes our stakeholders’ ratings of our home-school cooperation on a 5-point scale: Stakeholders 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Parents 4.0 4.1 4.1 MSS Alumnae and the MSS Alumnae Association There are strong ties between the alumnae and the school. Two alumnae are members of the SMC, serving the school with their expertise, advice and support. Some serve in the school as teaching staff. The MSS Alumnae Association has generously supported the school. They help in the school’s development through their involvement in organizing or participating in special school functions. Since the school year 2005-06, alumnae with distinguished achievements have been invited to address our graduates on Graduation Day. The MSSAA Ex-co has also been invited to join Fun Games in our Sports Day since 2007. 2.7 Learning and Teaching We provide students with a broad and balanced curriculum for the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes. The contents of the 10 curriculum subjects are developed in a spiral, which allows students to revisit subject at different developmental levels of the subject matter. With reference to the curriculum framework recommended by the Education Bureau (EDB), subject panels formulate their school-based initiatives in accordance with students’ strengths and needs, to enrich their learning experiences and develop their potential to its full. A sound foundation of knowledge building is, therefore, gradually formed. Teachers make good use of the learning and teaching materials and e-resources, and organize various classroom activities, co-curricular learning activities and programmes, in which students’ learning skills and generic skills can be exercised and fostered. Celebrations of student achievement, presentations of student performances and sharing of student work are frequently conducted to reinforce their motivation and confidence to excel for ‘magis’. As a Catholic school, we put great emphasis on student formation through religious, moral and civic education. Students do not only identify and recognize the significance of acting according to Christian values and possessing positive Page 8 of 43 attitudes, but they also learn to draw on these values and attitudes to discern personal, social and global issues, and to make judgments, commitments and contributions. Based on the educational philosophy of our sponsoring body, the Ignatius Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP)* has inspired our teachers to put their continued reflection and evaluation of teaching experience in context, prompting action as part of the school’s improvement process. Teachers care about the context of each of the students as they realize the value of this for effective learning and teaching. Teachers and students enjoy a good rapport. Teachers display good communication skills and make flexible use of learning activities, questioning skills and Information Technology (IT), to engage the minds, hearts and wills of the students in learning. Such learning experiences enable the students to organize facts, concepts and principles into a whole. With their teachers’ guidance, they draw meanings, skills and values from the learning experiences, and they reflect on their understanding, imagination and feelings about what is being studied. Students’ actions can then be taken into the form of assignments and applications which indicate their growth in knowledge, skills and values. Summative and formative evaluation instruments are used to assess the degree of mastery of knowledge and the skills achieved. With the guidance of Dr. K. C. Pang, all teachers constructed the MPS Teaching Philosophy in June 2012. We believe that a Motivating, Interactive, Inspiring, Effective and Reflective lesson enriches student learning. The following summarizes our stakeholders’ ratings of the teaching on a 5-point scale: Stakeholders 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Students 3.8 4.0 3.9 Teachers 4.2 4.2 4.2 To support students to be more committed to their learning, the My G-R-A-C-E Book (Goal, Reflection, Action, Context, Experience) (Appendix C) is issued to all students to record and reflect on their learning process and achievements. The Multiple Intelligences Checklist enables them to identify their own learning strengths, which, in turn, support them to achieve their yearly learning goals. Teachers and parents support students to take the initiative and responsibility to select, manage, and assess their own learning, which can be pursued through any means, at school and beyond school. Students are involved in initiating personal challenge activities and developing necessary personal qualities to pursue them successfully. Working towards their own learning goals, they select, display and share moments of joy and sense of achievement in their learning, and compile them under * ‘Ignatius Pedagogical Paradigm’ – It is the substantial and appealing model that speaks directly to the teaching-learning process. The continual interplay of CONTEXT, EXPERIENCE, REFLECTION, ACTION and EVALUATION become an effective ongoing pattern for learning as well as a stimulus to remain open to growth to a lifetime. (The Characteristics of Jesuit Education and Ignatian Pedagogy, A Practical Approach. Martin Scoope. 2002) Page 9 of 43 under 4 areas: ‘My Discovery - in-class learning’, ‘My Success – after-class learning’, ‘My Reading - reading habits’ and ‘My Shine - home behaviour’. With the positive feedback given by teachers and parents, students are given commendation on their progress made, and they are encouraged to sustain their motivation and commitment to their goals. Every student has her own uniqueness with regard to cognitive and affective development, learning styles and interests. Teachers attend to these individual differences and are committed to exploring various strategies and making provisions to support student’s unique growth and development. Apart from the formal lesson time, Panels and Teams organize a great variety of school activities to enrich student learning. They include Book Day, Fruit Day, Bring Your Own Fan Day and PTA Outing cum Learning Activity Day. Guest speakers from different fields and organizations are invited to share on relevant curricular themes to enable students to experience more in-depth exploration of the relevant areas of learning. Visits, workshops, field trips and festive celebrations organized are always well-received by students. Teaching strategies to cater for learner diversity are evaluated, refreshed and renewed, where appropriate, through attending staff development activities (Appendix A), including seminars, Collaborative Lesson Planning (CLP) and Lesson Study (LS). Concerted efforts are made to devise rich lesson plans, adopt diverse modes of delivery and interactions, different levels of questioning and alternative assessment methods, like projects, e-assignment and open-ended tasks. Panels are invited to work with the EDB or other educational institutions on specific programmes and schemes to cater for high-achieving students. Based on students’ multiple intelligences and teachers’ observations, students with specific talents are selected and nominated to join special courses, competitions and School Teams, or apply for scholarships and territory-wide awards, so as to broaden their exposure and develop their abilities and potentials. Appropriate measures are also formulated for students with special learning needs (SEN). The provision of different therapeutic services, small group teaching, after-school homework class and curriculum and assessment adaptation are in place to support students with different abilities in learning. The following summarizes our stakeholders’ ratings of student learning on a 5-point scale: Stakeholders 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Students 3.9 4.0 4.0 Teachers 4.0 4.0 4.1 Parents 3.9 4.0 3.9 Page 10 of 43 2.8 Support for Student Development MPS attaches great importance to nurturing students’ whole-person development. Students as well as teachers are encouraged to live the CLC spirit – Care, Love and Compassion – and values education is very much emphasized in school. The core values are disseminated through our formal curriculum, Religious and Moral Education lessons, Morning Assemblies and various reflection activities such as Pilgrimages, Reflection Day, Confession sessions and Thanksgiving Mass. To further enhance students’ capacity to reflect and excel, Daily Examen is used or adapted to guide students to reflect regularly. Bible verses are chosen and uploaded onto school website regularly to strengthen students’ spiritual growth. The Guidance & Formation (GF) Team formulates and delivers a developmental, comprehensive guidance and counselling programme to meet the personal, social and academic needs of all students. With the expertise and support from Student Guidance Personnel (SGP) and professional associates, various whole-school programmes are organized yearly to foster students’ character formation, guidance and counseling and positive discipline development. Personal Growth Education (PGE) is a well-designed series of lessons provided for students throughout the year. Based on students’ life experiences, PGE aims to develop in students a healthy self-concept, build up a good interpersonal relationship and prepare them for life-long learning. Self-reflection and improvement, teachers’ feedback, parents’ praise and suggestions are the fruits of learning and teaching. Though the school has not set any school rules, students are taught the Code of Respect (Appendix B) and they are constantly guided to follow the Code. Morning Assembly is a weekly gathering to share learning experience and communicate information. It also serves as a time to promote positive behaviour and to celebrate student achievements. With various learning platforms and experiences, students are groomed to be ‘Caring, Loving, and Compassionate Global Citizens who love to Learn, Lead and Serve’. They demonstrate respectful behaviour in different areas, learn to overcome selfishness, show concern for others and are pleased to accept responsibilities. Level-based programmes like interactive talks, community services, positive reinforcement activities and games, are organized by GF Team to meet the needs of students of different developmental stages. The P.1 Adaptation Group ‘小一智叻星’ is a programme that enables P.1 students to adapt themselves to primary schooling. New Comers Adaptation Group is to help newcomers of various levels to adapt to the new school environment. Understanding Adolescent Project ‘成長的天空’ is organized for P.4 target students. It aims at enhancing primary students' resilience in coping with the challenges they have to face as they grow up. The effectiveness of the programme is confirmed by Class Teachers of P.4, Page 11 of 43 parents and participants. They indicate that the participating students have made progress in anger management, conflict resolution, goal setting and interpersonal relationship. Both parents and teachers consider that the project will enhance students' optimism, sense of belonging towards their families and schools, communication skills and co-operation with others. School Prefect training nurtures the critical thinking, creativity, leadership and problem solving techniques of the selected senior students. It provides them with training sessions during the year to reflect as a leader on their role in serving others and the school. All P.6 students are overwhelmed by the laughter and memories of the Graduation Camp. They also enjoyed reflecting on the six years of learning at MPS. Former MPS graduates are invited to share their experiences to facilitate students’ preparation for secondary schooling. Besides maintaining a mechanism for early identification of students with SEN at P.1, small group teaching is arranged. The effects of implementing small group teaching are encouraging, in particular, for the less able students both in Key Stage (KS) 1 and 2 in Mathematics and Chinese. The students enjoy both the cooperative learning activities and the closer relationship with their teachers. In addition, in-class and non-lesson time learning support are provided to SEN students by our Learning Support Teacher. Home assignment and assessment accommodation are provided. Individual Educational Plan is drafted and used to support Tier 3 students, involving teachers, parents and the target students. To further support students with difficulties in learning, after-school homework classes are conducted with teacher-student ratio of 1:8. Very positive feedback is received among parents, teachers and students concerned. For students with Speech Impairment, individual training sessions are conducted by a Speech Therapist from Quality Therapy and Education Centre once a week throughout the school year. Students gained in areas including speech, voice, language and communication abilities. Besides, the Critical Incident & Crisis Management Team and the Ad Hoc Student Support Team will take action to respond to critical incidents and individual needs that arise. We follow a set of procedures to tackle such cases, with Care, Love and Compassion top in our agenda. Parents and students concerned find our support and advice helpful, effective and professional. Close communication with parents is maintained throughout the year. To name a few, there are Parents’ Meetings, Parent-Teacher Interview, Parent Workshops, Parents’ Newsletter ‘ 社 工 心 語 ’ which educates parents on parenting skills and serves as a communication channel between parents and the SGP. The Class Teacher Group comprises the 24 class teachers who, together with all other teachers, identify the needs of individual students in their classes, and work to support each to develop her potential to the full. The class teachers present a professional but caring persona at all times. Page 12 of 43 The following summarizes our stakeholders’ ratings of support for student development on a 5-point scale: Stakeholders 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Students 3.9 4.1 4.0 Teachers 4.1 4.0 4.0 Parents 4.0 4.1 4.1 2.9 Student Performance Students are creative, motivated and confident. Most students find their learning capacity on academic performance strengthened through goal-setting, self-learning and project learning. They show initiative in asking questions during lessons and are confident in exploring knowledge through collaborative activities, reading and surfing on the Internet. In the Stakeholders Survey (SHS) 2012-13, over 70% of the students think that they take the initiative to learn and they are confident in learning. With the efforts made by all teachers to enhance students’ communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and their thinking skills with reference made to Bloom’s Taxonomy, students have developed their generic skills through various learning experiences including hands-on tasks, e-learning and role-plays. Besides, students are also caring and compassionate. They are actively participating in the charity events like Lenten and ORBIS donations. They have also participated in voluntary services outside school like flag selling, visiting the Home for the Aged and Christmas caroling. Over 90% of the parents agree that the school can foster in their children good virtues in the SHS. In order to enrich students’ learning experiences and enhance their Multiple Intelligences development, a balanced variety of extra-curricular activities on academic, sports, arts and voluntary services groups are organized. They are classified into 8 categories. There were 12 Linguistic, 11 Interpersonal, 7 Logical, Intrapersonal, Kinesthetic, 8 Visual, 5 Musical and 3 Naturalist in the past year. Some high-achieving students were selected and nominated to participate in the gifted programmes organized by the EDB, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and other organizations like Mass Mutual Jr. Space Camp Program by Mass Mutual. In 2012-13, students achieved outstanding results in internal assessment in English, Page 13 of 43 Mathematics and General Studies. Students’ performance in other learning experiences was equally impressive. They took part enthusiastically in various sports, music and arts competitions like Hong Kong East Inter-Primary Schools Competition, Speech Festival and Music Festival. The results were very pleasing with numerous awards and prizes obtained. A full summary of all the internal subject awards and prizes won in external competition can be found in Appendices E and F. According to the data from the Stakeholders’ Survey (SHS), parents’ views on student learning and school climate are very positive and encouraging. Here are their responses to two statements: Parent response to the statement ‘My child is highly interested in learning.’ 2% 0% Strongly Agree 13% 34% Agree Neutral Disagree 51% Strongly Disagree Parent response to the statement ‘My child likes to participate in the school activities and affairs.’ 1% 0% 8% Strongly Agree Agree 45% Neutral Disagree 46% Strongly Disagree Page 14 of 43 2.10 School Self Evaluation The School Self Evaluation (SSE) Team works towards integrating expectations regarding the School Development & Accountability Framework stipulated by the EDB with our school culture – one characterized by a learning/teaching environment conducive to quality pursuit and whole-person development for both teachers and students. The word ‘magis’– Latin, for ‘more’, is central to our evaluation work as we search for excellence. We work in a culture of reflection leading to an awareness of our strengths and weaknesses, at the school level, the panel/team level and teacher/classroom level. With the ultimate aim of enhancing students’ academic and non-academic performances through continuous school self-evaluation and improvement, the SSE Team encourages all the panels/teams/teachers to apply the planning, implementation and evaluation (PIE) cycle in different aspects of school operation. Support measures are implemented through meetings and conversations to give feedback on the PIE cycle at all levels for quality assurance and attaining the magis. Using the SHS, Assessment Programme for Affective and Social Outcomes (APASO) and Key Performance Measures (KPM) supported by the EDB and the school-based evaluation methods, such as semi-structured interviews and reflection sheets, the SSE Team is able to evaluate school performance in a more comprehensive manner. This facilitates evaluation of our school performance against the targets set for the stated major concerns in our School Development Plan (SDP) and Annual School Plan (ASP). After evaluating the effectiveness of our previous SDP (2009-12) and the school’s overall performance based on the Performance Indicators provided by the EDB, all teachers have contributed to the formulation of our new 3-year SDP (2012-15). Teachers refocused on the school vision and mission, shared their views on educational trends and identified the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the school context for further enhancement on student learning and student formation. Two Major Concerns, ‘Quality Learning & Teaching Processes’ and ‘Magis Student Behaviour’ are set, complemented with a list of explicit targets. Teachers, Panels and Teams work on the general outlines of strategies and plan their yearly schoolwork to address the Concerns. Staff development activities, formal meetings and staff sharing are conducted strategically to ensure the spirit and expectations of SSE, SDP and ASP are conveyed and implemented at the planning level and classroom level. Page 15 of 43 3. Achievements and Reflection on Our Major Concerns 3.1 Major Concern A Quality Learning & Teaching Processes Target: To adopt relevant pedagogical practices at the teacher level so that the ’35-min’ lessons will be motivating, interactive, inspiring, effective and reflective. Achievements: The Curriculum Development (CD) Team and various subject panels provided ample professional development opportunities, including Collaborative Lesson Planning (CLP) and Lesson Studies (LS) workshops, Microsoft (MS) Office workshop, Kodaly/Orff/Dalcroze workshop, Skills of Choral Speaking workshop, etc. The four core subjects initiated to organize a parallel session during the Staff Development Day in June 2013. Physical Education teachers attended various courses, such as referee courses and coaching courses outside school, to refresh their subject knowledge. All teacher interviewees praised that the professional development activities were successful. Subject Panel Heads and Assistant Panel Heads gained knowledge to make a design comprehensive collaborative lesson plan in the CLP and LS workshop and they gave detailed records and clearer instructions for teachers as guidelines. All Music teachers agreed that the content of the subject-based workshop inspired them to teach music in a motivating, interactive and inspiring way. Teachers learned some advanced skills about MS Word and MS PowerPoint in the MS Office workshop. Although some teachers expressed that some IT skills were not easy, more than 80% of them agreed that the new skills, especially skills from MS PowerPoint, helped them to prepare more effective teaching materials, hence to benefit lesson planning and student learning. Teachers leaders in the four core subjects organized a parallel session for respective subject teachers on Staff Development Day 3. More than 80% of the Chinese teachers agreed that the programme ‘喜閱寫意’was effective and they will apply the strategies shared to enhance students’ reading and writing skills. English teachers had a better understanding of the techniques of Process Writing, which was the theme of the English Enhancement Grant Scheme (Appendix G). They indicated that they are more confident to try it out with their classes. All Mathematics teachers reviewed different problem solving strategies in the session. The experience inspired their teaching practices about problem solving and Page 16 of 43 further encouraged their students to use different strategies to approach/and solve problems in a more dynamic way. The Mentoring Project of Re-modeling and Delivering Differentiated Unit in Gifted Education was shared in the General Studies session. Teachers demonstrated how to make use of the fascinating hands-on experiments to provide challenge for the high-achievers and let them enjoy the world of science. In sum, teachers developed required skills and competencies through participation in these professional development activities which enable them to accomplish subject-based goals and purposes, grow personally and professionally to enhance Quality Learning & Teaching Processes. This year, teachers used the materials prepared in CLP to conduct lessons for lesson observation (LO). Close connections between CLP and LO were observed. On the one hand, teachers of the same level and subject teamed up and discussed how to apply and integrate the pedagogical practices, such as Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP), Bloom’s Taxonomy and e-approach, and design a lesson which was Motivating, Interactive, Inspiring, Effective and Reflective. They paid efforts to set questions of different levels, organize activities in different groupings and strategies and delivery the lesson content in different modes. On the other hand, they implemented what was being discussed and prepared. The linkage of CLP and LO teamed-up teachers to discuss and work in collaboration which resulted in more diverse and rich lesson planning as well as more effective lesson implementation. Students were observed to be more engaged and active in the lessons. In the SHS, 81% of the teachers agreed that ‘the school had developed an ambience of professional interflow’. Bloom’s Taxonomy was broadly discussed among teachers in the lesson planning. In the teacher interview, teachers remarked that they were more familiar with Bloom’s Taxonomy and the six Cognitive Levels. They applied Bloom’s Verbs in questioning to match with students’ abilities and needs. They found it effective to stimulate students’ thinking when using Bloom’s verbs in the level for Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation. Teachers also stated that it was easier for junior students to understand questions starting with “wh” words, with which they were prompted and encouraged to express more ideas and the lesson became more interactive. Teachers were invited to visit the lessons conducted by Panel Heads, with higher-order questioning and tasks as focus, to cater for high-achieving students. In general, students showed that questions asked by their teachers prompted more in-depth thinking. According to the SHS, more than 70% of the students agreed that ‘teachers often asked us thought-provoking questions in lessons’. Posters and personal copies of the Six Cognitive Levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy, along with the respective Bloom’s Verbs, were displayed in the Staff Room and distributed to all teachers by School Identity (SI) Team. Teacher interviewees praised the use of visual Page 17 of 43 reminders. Sharing on good teaching practices by Panel Heads was also found useful and meaningful. Panel members agree that they could benefit from such sharing and learn from effective and interesting practices which are useful and inspiring. Reflection: Through subject-based professional development provided by CD Team and Subject Panels, teachers have opportunities to develop their professional knowledge and keep abreast with the recent trends in education development. To further increase teaching capacity, teachers’ flexibility in adopting IT should be fostered by greater participating in relevant workshops. This will contribute to building a motivating, interactive and effective learning environment which would reinforce students’ learning performance. Professional development is facilitated with the implementation of LO using CLP materials. With continual implementation, the practice will inspire teachers to adopt relevant teaching pedagogies in the daily lessons. More vigorous discussion during the pre-lesson and post-lesson conferencing conducted by Panel Heads and the observers will be useful for professional exchange and curriculum development. Though the awareness of using Bloom’s Taxonomy and the six Cognitive Levels in questioning is raised, teachers need to further apply and emphasize the Bloom’s verbs in questioning in order to stimulate students’ thinking on the higher cognitive levels including analysis, synthesis and evaluation, especially in KS 2. Interaction and motivation in the lessons could be enhanced through employing relevant questioning techniques. Teachers should also continue the practice of asking thought-provoking questions to make the lessons more reflective and inspiring. Visual reminders, staff sharing, celebration and publication of good practices are effective to promote MPS Teaching Philosophy and pedagogical practices among teachers. To foster a learning atmosphere that strives for excellence among students, these practices could be extended to student level through programmes in the Morning Assemblies, publication of educational posters and students’ good work using whole-school approach. Overall speaking, Major Concern A is well-addressed at teacher level. The Vice-Principal (Division 2), CD Team and Panel Heads have played a leadership role in planning, implementation and evaluation. The strategies which focus on professional development through workshops, CLP & LO, application of Bloom’s Taxonomy and visual reminders are carried out in a coordinated manner with support from all teachers. The ’35-min’ lessons are facilitated to be more motivating, interactive and effective. To further enhance Quality Learning & Teaching, the application of Bloom’s Taxonomy aiming at stimulating students’ Page 18 of 43 higher-order thinking could be further reinforced at the student level. With better use of multiple modes of assessment, learner diversity will be even better catered for. In addition, it is desirable to further formulate a broad and balanced curriculum between formal and informal curriculum in order to enhance both the multi-intelligence development and academic performance of our students. Pedagogical Practices Broad & Balanced Curriculum Quality Learning & Teaching Processes Multiple Modes of Assessment MPS Teaching Philosophy Bloom's Taxonomy Reflection and Way Forward to achieve Quality Learning & Teaching Processes Page 19 of 43 3.2 Major Concern B Magis Student Behaviour Targets: 1. To make clear to students expectations regarding the Code of Respect; and to strengthen home-school support for students so that they will display respectful behavior. 2. To make clear to students expectations regarding responsible learner; and strengthen home-school support for students so that they will display responsible behavior. Achievements: Guidance Formation (GF) Team made close reference to the Code of Respect (Appendix B) and showed students video clips at Morning Assemblies which reminded them of the importance of being respectful and responsible. Over 90% of the students understood the school major concern and expectation of ‘Magis Student Behaviour’. They agreed that the frequent reminders given by teachers and visual reminders helped them reflect on their own behavior. Most students enjoyed participating in ‘Magis Student’ programme whereas P.6 students also enjoyed the Graduation Camp and learned to display respectful behavior during the group activities. According to the SHS, 71% of the students agreed that ‘My schoolmates are self-disciplined and abide by school regulations’. This year, the PTA organized Values Education seminars and Lunch Talks. Different topics like ‘The Similarities and Differences among the Psychological Development of Boys and Girls’ and ‘Harmonious Families can Nurture Happier Children’ and the Principal’s sharing were well-received by the parents. They achieved better understanding of the school belief, school practices and suggestions for grooming girls to become respectful and responsible. Such communication was fruitful to strengthen the mutual trust and collaboration between the school and parents. Most P.6 students loved the programme ‘Angel of Eggs’ in which they learnt how to protect and respect life. 74% of the students protected their eggs for the whole day successfully to show their responsibility. The success of ‘Angel of Eggs’ encouraged us to extend the level involved to P.4 and P.5 next year. Besides, Community Youth Club also organized ‘Health Day Education Day Camp’ in April 2013. It aimed to provide an opportunity for students to show their love and care for the community and be thanksgiving. Students were involved in different group activities to learn to take up responsibilities and work out solutions for problems collaboratively. 74% of the students found the activities in the camp useful in guiding them to be a responsible member in society. They showed their team spirit when Page 20 of 43 performing various tasks and some could take up the role of the leader in the team. Students who joined Odyssey of the Mind enjoyed the problem-solving activities very much. They worked in groups, wrote the script for the play and made their own props and clothes. The log book helped them to complete the tasks on schedule and learnt to be a responsible learner through cooperating with others. All participants agreed that they have become more responsible after joining the group. CD Team and GF Team reached consensus on the qualities of a responsible learner. They shortlisted some expected responsible behaviour for students. We believed that promoting self-learning could support students to be a responsible learner and enjoy life-long learning. Panel Heads and Assistants Panel Heads participated in a workshop for developing ‘Self-learning Log’ in February 2013. Teachers shared their understanding of Learning Log and the current self-learning practices in respective panels. We brainstormed and decided what could be done to enhance students’ self-learning skills next year. Reading is another essential tool to enhance learning. Most students like reading and they appreciated the concept of ‘Library Everywhere’ at school. They could access reading materials easily in the classroom, reading stations and school library. The Recommended Booklist in four categories, namely Chinese, English, Values Formation Skills and Generic Skills helped students extend their learning and become responsible learners. According to SHS, over 70% of the students often read materials such as leisure reading materials and newspapers outside class. Parents’ Meetings and Parent-Teacher Interviews were conducted to make clear to parents school expectations on ‘Magis Student Behaviour’ and solicit their support. Majority of the parents agreed that the meetings and interviews enhanced the home-school support for ‘Magis Student Behaviour’ as more information and communication could be shared between parents and teachers. The parent interviewees thought that the programmes like, Lunch Talks, Parents’ Newsletter ‘社工心語’ and ‘Early Identification and Intervention of Learning Difficulties Programme for P.1 Students’ provided them with useful ideas to support ‘Magis Student Behaviour’. As parents, they thought that being a role model was very important. They would keep reminding their daughters to learn to be a responsible learner. And they agreed that better parent-teacher communication could facilitate their understanding of their daughters’ learning needs and ways to groom them to become responsible learners. ‘Magis Student Slogan and Poster Design Competition’ (Appendix D) were organized by SI Team and GF Team. Students thought that the competition was meaningful and helped them think more about ‘Magis Student behaviour’ and how to attract students to read their messages on the posters. Teachers also shared the idea of using visual reminders to help Page 21 of 43 deliver the messages related to ‘Magis Student Behaviour’. Apart from the competition, some video clips of responsible practices were shared in the Morning Assemblies. The teacher interviewees agreed that the role plays and video clips on responsible practices were effective and interesting and they helped students understand and commit to responsible behaviour. Reflection: This year, teachers focused on making clear to students the expectations of ‘Magis Student Behaviour’. We could further enhance students’ respectful behaviour in daily life by making close reference to Code of Respect (Appendix B) and deepen their understanding of ‘Magis Student’ programme. Explicit focus of the programme and activities could be highlighted to ensure students’ understanding whereas parents’ consensus and support regarding the expectation of students’ behaviour could be more explicitly sought in the Parents’ Meetings next year. Visual reminders are essential to remind students to display respectful behavior. Teachers could display them in the Covered Playground or eye-catching areas, to attract students’ attention. More good work on Code of Respect and ‘My School and Me’ will be displayed next year to inspire students to self-direct and regulate their own behaviour. Teachers agreed that video clips, role plays and relevant modes can raise students’ awareness to display respectful and responsible behaviour at school. However, teachers thought that they could continue to give students frequent reminders in their daily school life. More self-learning elements would be subsumed in G-R-A-C-E Book to groom students to extend their learning outside school. In sum, we have partly achieved the targets of Major Concern B this year. We see that most students displayed ‘Magis Student Behaviour’ when participating in the programmes or activities. Teachers are reminded to act as role models for the students and more efforts will be paid on implementing relevant programmes and activities, reminding and praising students whenever respectful and responsible behavior is observed. Page 22 of 43 4. Financial Summary 4.1 Government Fund Operating Expenses Block Grant (OEBG) Balance b/f Actual Name of Grant Income (2011-2012) Balance c/f Expenditure General Domain $4,303.03 Putonghua $1,435.00 $2,864.60 $2,873.43 $404,573.87 School & Class Grant $367,408.08 $376,710.52 $3395,271.43 $379,275.93 Revised Admin. Grant $1,261,764.00 $1,026,005.00 $615,034.93 ($16,112.30) Training & Development Grant $7,557.00 $7,076.00 ($15,631.30) Enhancement Grant for Staff Development $5,696.00 $1805.00 ($17,079.72) ($20,970.72) $26,607.45 Grant for Moral & Civic Education $11,904.00 $1,000.00 $37,511.45 $60,678.56 School Curriculum Development Grant $40,368.00 $52,972.70 $48,073.86 Lift Maintenance Grant $82,632.00 $102,372.30 $87,159.10 $106,899.40 ($116,508.38) Composite IT Grant $324,904.00 $393,094.66 ($184,699.04) ($126,761.43) Supplementary Grant for School-based management $133,638.00 $115,197.40 ($108,320.83) $0.00 Noise Abatement Measure Recurrent Sub. $225,381.00 $225,381.00 $0.00 $0.00 Moral & National Education Grant $530,000.00 $0.00 $530,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $880.00 $2,992,687.08 $2,304,479.18 $1,391,073.31 $880.00 $702,865.41 Wireless Induction Loop System Sub-total (A) Special Domain $13,365.33 Prog. fund for Whole-school Approach to Guidance & Discipline $5,280.00 $1,585.20 $17,060.13 $2,804.68 English Extensive Reading Scheme $7,464.00 $7,408.00 $2,860.68 $1,204.23 Chinese Extensive Reading Scheme $7,464.00 $7,433.60 $1,234.63 Student Guidance Service Grant $511,404.00 $530,377.20 $339,730.50 $0.00 Top-up Student Guidance Service Grant $105,000.00 $160,400.00 ($55,400.00) $0.00 Capacity Enhancement Grant $631,470.00 $723,693.50 ($92,223.50) $358,703.70 $10,457.00 Understanding Adolescent Project $96,734.00 $93,282.00 $13,909.00 $18,884.80 Enhanced Speech Therapy Grant $81,072.00 $78,000.00 21,956.80 Sub-Total (B) $1,445,888.00 $1,602,179.50 $249,128.24 Total (A) + (B) $4,438,575.08 $3,906,658.68 $1,640,201.55 $405,419.74 $1,108,285.15 Page 23 of 43 Outside OEBG Balance b/f Name of Grant Income (2011-2012) $127,153.30 $1,622.00 Actual Balance c/f Expenditure Composite F. & E. Grant Committee on Home-School (PTA) – Recurrent $190,296.00 $299,667.50 $17,781.80 $4,626.00 $6,248.00 $0.00 $0.00 Committee on Home-School (PTA) Project – Activity $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 Committee on Home-School (PTA) – Other $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $96,000.00 Learning Support Grant $280,000.00 $294,104.27 $81,895.73 ($3,859.65) English Enhancement Grant $160,290,00 $156,430.35 $0.00 $350,000.00 One-off Grant for IMC Establishment $0.00 $350,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 One-off Grant for Websams Upgrade $8,850.00 $8,850.00 $0.00 $0.00 CCFAP School Lunch Subsidy $27,489.00 $27,489.00 $0.00 $0.00 SBAS Learning & Support Programme $9,650.00 $4,140.00 $5,510.00 4.2 Capacity Enhancement Grant Balance b/f Capacity Actual Income (2011-2012) Staff/Consultant/Programme $0.00 $631,470.00 Salaries for 2 Contract Teachers (Sept 12 to Aug 13) $545,445.00 MPF Contribution for 2 Contract Teachers (Sept 12 to Aug 13) $55,773.50 Fees for 2 Consultants (Choir/Orchestra) $104,475.00 Fees for Wind Ensemble Coach $0.00 Balance c/f Expenditure $18,000.00 Total $631,470.00 $723,693.50 ($92,223.50) 4.3 School Fund Balance b/f Actual Name of Grant Income (2011-2012) Balance c/f Expenditure $48,463.00 Stationery Charges $58,810.00 $50,162.00 $57,111.00 $19,257.67 Handwork Charges $42,110.00 $30,470.00 $30,897.67 $0.00 Electricity Charges of Air-conditioning $151,380.00 $151,380.00 $0.00 $0.00 Charges for Specific Purposes $252,300.00 $488,927.00 ($236,627.00) Page 24 of 43 Appendix A Staff Development Report Purpose of Staff Development Planning 1. To provide school leadership and support for Teachers’ CPD (to address our major concerns, continue with professional development and achieve personal growth as teachers) 2. To respect Teacher’s professional autonomy and support them to plan and make their own CPD choices Major School-based Professional Development Activities (2012-2013) A. Wellness of Staff/Teachers (Team building and stress management) Month/Date Topic/Goal Participants Dec 15 2013 SDD2 – Mindfulness Practice for Teachers Principal All Teachers Jun 3 2013 Teacher Workshop – Stress All Teachers Management Facilitator/Speaker/Organization Dr. Matthew Chu Ms. Y. Lee Ms. J. Wong B. Support for New Teachers (Sharing and reflection) Month/Date Sep, Oct, Dec 2012 and Jun 2013 Topic/Goal Participants New Teacher Induction and Ms. Cherie Chan Mentor Hunt Mr. T. Lam Ms. B. Law Ms. J. Leung Facilitator/Speaker/Organization Mrs. J. Ma Ms. Candy Chan Ms. L. Ha Ms. R. Lee Ms. R. Li Mrs. M. Lim Ms. V. Lui Ms. W. Tse C. Empowerment of Senior Teachers/Middle Managers (Perspective broadening and reflection) Month/Date Dec 10 2012 Topic/Goal Participants HKU Structured Support Programme for New Appointed Principals’ Mrs. J. Ma Ms. R. Lee Ms. Candy Chan Ms. L. Ha Ms. A. Kwok Ms. B. Law Ms. V. Leung Ms. R. Li Ms. K. To Ms. L. Taylor Ms. Y. Tsang Page 25 of 43 Facilitator/Speaker/Organization Mrs. J. Ma Ms. Candy Chan Ms. L. Ha Ms. R Lee Mrs. M. Lim May 23, 24 2013 MSSR – Two day sharing (Tomorrows’ Reading Community) Mrs. J. Ma Ms. Candy Chan Ms. S. Cheung Mr. E. Chiu Ms. A. Ng Ms. Y. Tsang Mrs. J. Ma Ms. Candy Chan Mr. E. Chiu D. Teacher Capacity Building (Exposure, Sharing and Reflection) Month/Date Topic/Goal Participants Aug 2012 Orientation for Parents on Core Values, School Vision, Mission, Expectations, Graduate Profile and Communication venues/procedures; Effective Learning Principal Senior Teachers P.1 -6 Class Teachers SGP Sep 28 2012 MPS Teaching Philosophy & All Teachers SDP 2012-2015 Mrs. J. Ma, Ms. Candy Chan, Ms. R. Lee Sep/Oct 2012 Parents’ Meetings per Level on Core Values, School Vision, Mission, Expectations, Graduate Profile and Communication venues/procedures; Effective Parenting Mrs. J Ma Ms. Candy Chan (MC) Ms. R. Lee Ms. Y. Lee Ms. W. Tse Ms. J. Wong Dec 10 -15 2012 優化語文教學 – 支援讀寫困難 Ms. J. Wong 學生 Office Workshop 2010 All Teachers Chinese University of Hong Kong Feb 21 2013 Briefing on “Teach Pray Love” Spring Version 2013 Mrs. J. Ma Feb 25 2013 Self-learning Log Workshop Panel Heads & Assistant Panel Heads Mr. J. Chan Ms. R. Lee Mar 1 2013 Post-visit Sharing (The use of Mrs. J. Ma e-activities on the cloud for Mr. J. Chan Math, Chin & VA) Ms. R. Lee Mrs. M. Lim Ms. A. Ng Ms. W. Tse Mrs. A. Tsui Ms. W. Wong Mrs. J. Ma Mr. E. Chiu Apr – Jul 2013 Curriculum Compacting Raimondi College (Primary Section) Feb 20 2013 Principal Senior Teachers P.1 -6 Class Teachers SGP All Teachers Mr. J. Chan Ms. T. Chan Mr. E. Chiu Ms. G. Foo Ms. V. Lui Ms. R. Lee Ms. C. Sham Ms. W. Tse Mr. B. Wang Page 26 of 43 Facilitator/Speaker/Organization Mrs. J. Ma Ms. Candy Chan Mr. J. Chan Class Teachers I. T. Team Apr 10 2013 Kodaly/Orff/Dalcroze Workshop for Music Teachers Ms. A. Lam Ms. J. Leung Ms. R. Li Ms. V. Lui Ms. A. Ng Ms. R. Li Mr. Jack Won May 23 2013 Sharing on Curriculum Development All Teachers Ms. R. Lee, Ms. Anna Au (Educational Psychologist) Jun 5 2013 Teacher Activity – 如何提升 學生朗誦技巧教師工作坊 Ms. Candy Chan Ms. S. Cheung Ms. V. Luk Ms. C. Ng Ms. V. Ng Ms. S. Poon Ms. K. To Ms. Y. Tsang Mrs. A. Tsui Mr. B. Wang Ms. J. Wong Ms. C. Ng E. Building a Culture of Excellence and Respect in Teachers (Exposure, cross-school networking, sharing and reflection) Month/Date Topic/Goal Participants Jan 31 2012 Meeting with HKT on e-Activity Mrs. J. Ma Mar 1 2013 Post-visit Sharing (The use of Mrs. J. Ma e-activities on the cloud for Mr. J. Chan Math, Chin & VA) Ms. R. Lee Mrs. M. Lim Ms. A. Ng Ms. W. Tse Mrs. A. Tsui Ms. W. Wong Page 27 of 43 Facilitator/Speaker/Organization Ms. Candy Chan Mr. J. Chan Mr. E. Chiu Ms. A. Ng Ms. W. Tse Mrs. A. Tsui Ms. W. Wong Mrs. J. Ma Mr. E. Chiu Appendix B Code of Respect Area Symbol Appropriate Behaviour 1. Respect for Self Students should wear proper uniforms. 2. Respect for Others Students should co-operate with the Guidance and Formation Team to keep the school in good order. Silence is to be observed during morning assemblies, in the classrooms, in the corridors and on the staircase. Students taking nanny buses should be quiet and behaved while they are on board. Students are required to be regular and punctual in attendance. Students who are late for class must obtain a late-slip from the office before being admitted to class. Students should complete the given assignments carefully and tidily and hand them in on time. Liquid paper should not be used. Students should not bring to school unnecessary items like toys, valuables, mobile phones, excess money, or literature that has no connection with schoolwork. Students should respect teachers and all authorized personnel. Students may not leave the school premises during school hours. Students should not change into casual wear at school without special permission. Students should not enter the staff room. No buying or selling among students is allowed at school. Students are expected to be polite, well behaved and honest. 3. Respect for Learning 4. Respect for School 5. Respect for the Truth 6. Respect for Property Students should take good care of school property such as library books, furniture and sports equipment. 7. Respect for the Students should keep the school clean. Students should not eat or drink in the classroom during recess. No glass bottles are allowed. Students should care for plants at school. Environment Page 28 of 43 Appendix C My G-R-A-C-E Book Page 29 of 43 Appendix D Magis Student Slogan and Poster Design Page 30 of 43 Appendix E MPS Subject Awards 2012-2013 Best in Conduct Class P.1 A B C D Ngai Kristen Hoi Kei Yip Tsz Fei Faye Lau Hannah Cheng Sze Wan Anjelica P.2 Ho Hiu Wai To Etta Wong Ki Kei Kelly Lee Sze Yue Evelyn P.3 Hui Sin Hang Phoenix Chong Yi Yuet Chan Wai Kiu Bridget Fong Nam P.4 Lam Oi Kwan Wan Chor Ting Rachel Wong Hoi Ching Vicki Pang Victoria Lucy P.5 Choy Huen Wai Chloe Lu Hiu Ching Wong Lok Yu Angel Lo Estrella P.6 Chen Ying Hei Helena Pang Chung Yan Katharine Siu Cheuk Lam Chiu Kung Ki Best in Chinese Class P.1 A B Wong Lok Yung Leung Nok Lam P.2 Leung Valerie Grace Man Fay Lee Yee Nok Quenna P.3 Hui Sin Hang Phoenix P.4 C D Lee Sze Wing Eunice Lam Wing Tung Hung Wing See So Wa Sum Cheuk Tui Yau Kum Man Suet Hana Fong Nam Lee Yiu Tung Cheng Yig Yen Jessie Leung Oi Lan Wong Tsz Tong Phoebe P.5 Ma Annette Gar Yee Lee Lok Chi Tsang Kwan Chi Gigi Tse Sammee P.6 Fung Sze Nga Sharon Ng Oi Lam Chan Hei Lam Wan Tsz Ching Vanessa Best in English Class P.1 A B C D Pong Cheuk Yin Leung Nok Lam Yuan Anneka Joyce Fang Samnatha Guo Ling P.2 Berry Natalie Jane To Etta Ng Di Pui Edith Sun Ka Yin Leandra P.3 Hui Sin Hang Phoenix Cheuk Tui Yau Wong Ashley Wan Jasmine Chor Wing P.4 Tong Tsz Kiu Cheng Fei Wan Anthea Wong Bethany Yan Kei Pang Victoria Lucy P.5 Choy Huen Wai Chloe Cheng Tian Ai Joyce P.6 Cheung Abigail Ng Oi Lam Yin Ching Yu Wong De Rong Michelle Ng Hau Yu Nikki Chan Cho Lam Charlene Best in Mathematics Class P.1 A B C D Ng Yan Hei Elizabeth Leung Nok Lam Poon Shannon Wan Yin Lam Wing Tung P.2 Ho Hiu Wai Lee Yee Nok Quenna Lam Yee Yan Avery Lo Hoi Ching P.3 Leung Cheuk Yu Au Man Yan Wong Ashley Wan Jasmine Chor Wing P.4 Lam Oi Kwan Wong Wai Ting Wong Hoi Ching Vicki Li Leong Yee P.5 Choy Huen Wai Chloe Lu Hiu Ching Chung Nga Fay Chloe Tse Sammee P.6 Ting Bik Yu Louise Ng Oi Lam Chan Hei Lam Ng Tsz Ching Page 31 of 43 Best in General Studies Class A B C D P.1 Cheung Sum Yu Fong Chit Charlotte Yuan Anneka Joyce Hung Tsz Ting P.2 Berry Natalie Jane Hui Ka Ying Claudia Li Man Hin Natalie Chong Hei Yui Jasmine P.3 Hui Sin Hang Phoenix Cheuk Tui Yau Lau Ka Yi Athena Tsai Hon Yu P.4 Li Cheuk Yin Wan Chor Ting Rachel Hui Ka Wai Pang Victoria Lucy P.5 Ng Tsz Ching Janice Cheng Tian Ai Joyce Ng Pui Wai Tse Sammee P.6 Ting Bik Yu Louise Ng Oi Lam Lam Serena Wing Chan Cody Best in PTH Class P.1 A B C D Ngai Kristen Hoi Kei Leung Nok Lam Yuan Anneka Joyce Lam Wing Tung P.2 So Ting Wan Lam Hou Tsing Lam Yee Yan Avery Kwok Ling Yung P.3 Leung Cheuk Yu Cheuk Tui Yau Liu Yu Tong Yuen Sze Yu P.4 Lam Oi Kwan Ng Wan Yi Choi AzuraYatlam Lee Man Yan Rosabelle P.5 Choi Wai Ying Lau Tak Ming Melissa Lam Ka Yee Tse Sammee P.6 Chiu Chi Wai Phyllis Ng Oi Lam Siu Cheuk Lam Chan Ho Yi Best in Music Class P.1 A B C D Wong Lok Yung Kwun Valerie Poon Shannon Wan Yin Kwan Ya Wen Michelle P.2 Chan Ka Yuet Sophia Chow Pui Ching Alissa Cheung Yu Pin Celeste P.3 Leung Cheuk Yu Kan Hei Pui Wong Yee Sang Jasmine Ko Ching P.4 Lam Sau Lai Cheung Vicky Chan Lok Sze Louise Liu Stefanie P.5 Choy Huen Wai Chloe Johncock Margaret Lee Lo Abbie Wing Sum Wong Yuen Yuen Emily P.6 Chiu Chi Wai Phyllis Chan Choi To Cheong Noel Chiu Kung Ki Kong Audrey Best in Physical Education Class A B C D P.1 Lau Chloe Ting Hei Wanchi Wing Wing Emily P.2 Ho Richelle Wong Colette Choy Ching Yau Ophelia Li Yan Tung P.3 Watson Rachel Macintyre Chong Yi Yuet Hou Wing Yan Wan Pui Hang Julian P.4 Chu Chin Yue Koo Chun Ning Lau Hoi Yan Loy Hin Wai Meghan P.5 Lee Yi Ching Lau Tak Ming Melissa Lin Po Tung Cheung Ka Wing P.6 Wu Rain Hei Choi Yuen Yin Ho Pui Sze Lee Ho Yan Page 32 of 43 Lo Hoi Ling Chan Kwan Yui Katrina Best in Visual Arts Class P.1 A B Fong Ching Chan Adelaide P.2 Leung Valerie Grace Man Fay Chow Wing Huen P.3 Leung Cheuk Yu P.4 Fan Man Hei Chloe P.5 Lam Cheuk Yiu P.6 Wu Rain Hei C D Lau Hannah Poon Ying Tung Valarie Lo Georgina Ngan Tsz Yen Beryl Chong Yi Yuet Chan Wai Kiu Bridget Ho Elliana Shalom Wong Kuk Sang Alison Cheng Pui Sa Lim Padma Yon Lian Ip Pung Wai Anna Yuen Hei Wun Patti Luk Wing Tung Janice Sin Cheuk Wai Wong Cheuk Ying Christie Chan Chi Ying Karen Best in Computer Studies Class P.1 P.2 P.3 A B Leung Kwan Kiu Kwun Valerie Wong Tsz Ham Sidney Sze Nicole C D Kwok Wan Ching Lau Sien Tung Reiss Li Man Hin Natalie Choi Hoi Yeung Shannon Yu Yeuk Pui Yolanda Chan Hoi Wun Cari Chan Wai Kiu Bridget Yiu Yiu Haruka P.4 Ngan Yuet Sheung Jacqueline Chan Wai Yan Ching Ho Ling Li Man Ching Chloe P.5 Choy Huen Wai Chloe Chow Wing Chi Lo Abbie Wing Sum Chan Chi Lam P.6 Ting Bik Yu Louise Lai Hiu Ki Ottilia Chan Ingrid Nga Yu Tai Wing Lam Best in Religious and Moral Education Class P.1 A B C Lam Cheuk Wing Anson Cheung Tsz Wai Tsang Wing Tung Chloe D Wong Tsz Tsun Liu Kristy Poon Ying Tung Valarie P.2 Ho Hiu Wai Lai Kiu Lok Edrea P.3 Cheung Hay Ching Eleanor Wong Lai Ying Elly P.4 Lam Yat Tung Abby Ip Chloe Mabelle Lo Wing Lam Joyce Belshaw Emma Yen Ling P.5 Lau Tsz Kwan Lau Tak Ming Melissa Wong Ka Yee Davina Cheung Ka Wing P.6 Wai Lok Ting Tiffany Ng Oi Lam Leung Hei Tou Lee Ho Yan Lee Sze Yue Evelyn Wong Hoi Ting Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Class P.6 A Ting Bik Yu Louise B Lo Tsz Yiu C Luk Wing Tung Janice D Hui Jasmin I DID IT Award Class P.6 A Lau Bik Ka Brigitta B Ng Patricia Marie C Leung Kwan Yui D Lai Cheuk Wing Role Model Student Award Class P.6 A / B / Page 33 of 43 C Lam Serena Wing D Chiu Kung Ki Madam Chau Ho Dak Hing Memorial Scholarship – Outstanding Student Award Class P.6 A Cheung Abigail B Ng Hui Lam C Yung Man Shu D Chan Cody Christian Life Community Scholarship – Top Student Class A B C D P.6 / Ng Oi Lam / / Page 34 of 43 Appendix F External Awards 2012-2013 Nature Name of Competition / Organization 64th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (English Solo) 64th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (Cantonese Solo) 64th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (Putonghua Solo) Hong Kong Inter-Primary School English Speech Competition Theatre Olympics Academic Gold Medal 1 Junior Gold Junior Silver Junior Bronze Bronze Award 2 2 5 1 第十五屆全港中小學普通話演講比賽 2013 金獎 銅獎 1 2 2012-2013 年度公益少年團灣仔區主題活動比賽(小學組) 銅獎 1 樂思暑期活動 2012「小腳板夏日遊蹤」徵文比賽 初小組亞軍 1 恒生銀行之協助警方撲滅青少年罪行比賽 2012 小學組季軍 1 Champion 2nd runner-up 1 1 Wan Chai District Fight Crime Design Competition Champion 1 HK Floral Arrangement Competition 3rd Prize 1 Primary School Choir-Hong Kong Island-Foreign Language-Senior 2nd Runner-up 1 Church Music-Foreign Language-Primary School Choir 1st Runner-up 1 2012 Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows – String Orchestra Bronze Award 1 Commonwealth English Essay Competition HK Mathematics Creative Problem Solving Competition MTR Comic Colouring Competition Art Award details Number Award / Prize of prizes details received 1st 15 2nd 28 3rd 43 st 1 2 2nd 6 3rd 5 1st 4 2nd 14 3rd 19 1st Runner-up 2 Music Page 35 of 43 Nature Award details Name of Competition / Organization H.K. Island East Area Inter Primary Schools Swimming Competition Award / Prize details Number of prizes received Grade A 50M Freestyle 1st Runner-up 1 50M Butterfly Champion 1 100M Breaststroke 1stRunner-up 1 4X50M Freestyle 1st Runner-up 1 Overall Champion 1 Grade B HKE Inter-Primary School Athletic Competition 100M Freestyle 2nd Runner-up 1 50M Butterfly Champion 1 4X50M Freestyle Champion 1 Overall Champion 1 Grade A 200M Sports Champion 3rd Runner-up High Jump Overall Grade B 2nd Runner-up 1 1 4x100m Relay Champion 1 1 100M Champion 1 3rdRunner-up 5 Outstanding 1 HK Island East Area Inter-Primary School Badminton Competition Athlete Award HK Island East Area Inter-Primary Schools Table Tennis Competition 1st Runner-up 4 Outstanding 2 Athlete Award The 10th All Hong Kong Inter-Primary Schools Aerobic Competition Primary Women' s Individuals Page 36 of 43 Champion 1 Nature Award details Name of Competition / Organization Award / Prize details SCAA-Inter School Swimming Meet Grade A 100M Breaststroke 1stRunner-up 2nd Runner-up 50M Freestyle 1stRunner-up 2nd Runner-up 50M Butterfly Champion 2ndRunner-up 4x50M Freestyle Champion 1st Runner-up 2nd Runner-up 50M Breaststroke 1st Runner-up 50M Backstroke 2nd Runner-up 100M Freestyle 1st Runner-up 2nd Runner-up Grade B 50M Freestyle Champion 4x50M Freestyle Champion 50M Backstroke Champion 1stRunner-up 50M Breaststroke Champion 50M Freestyle 1st Runner-up Sports 2nd Runner-up HK Island & Kowloon Region Inter-Area Primary Schools Swimming Competition Others Hong Kong Girl Guide Outstanding Award 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 100M Freestyle 2nd Runner-up 1 50M Butterfly Champion 1 Grade C 50M Backstroke Champion 4x50M Freestyle Champion Grade B 1 1 50M Butterfly 4x50M Medley Relay 50M Breaststroke 49th Hong Kong Schools Dance Festival (Leisure and Cultural Services Department) Number of prizes received Lower Primary Children Dance (Group) Lower Primary Modern Dance (Trio) Upper Primary Modern Dance (Group) Upper Primary Modern Dance (Solo) Runner-up 1 1 2nd Runner-up 1 Honours Award 1 Highly Commended Award Highly Commended Award Highly Commended Award 1 Champion 2nd Outstanding Girl Guide Award Page 37 of 43 1 1 2 Appendix G English Enhancement Grant Scheme for Primary Schools Final Report School Name: A Marymount Primary School File number: B018 Implementation Progress Tasks should be completed after 2 years Completed as scheduled Reasons for not completing the Follow-up actions for completing of implementation (Please tick √) tasks as scheduled the tasks as stated in the Yes 1. To develop a learning and teaching resource package for creative writing. The creative writing units include: (a) Narrative writing (b) Poetry writing (c) Drama writing √ 2. To provide 4 public speaking workshops to the selected English Ambassadors (EA). The four topics are: (a) Voice projection and manner of public speaking (b) Good pronunciation (c) Using contrast in volume and pace to enhance speaking effectiveness (d) Effective expression of emotions using intonation √ 3. To conduct 1 teaching training session to teachers involved in the teaching of the 3 writing units. √ 4. To conduct 1 professional development workshop to English teachers on the topic of Process Writing. √ 5. To bring the selected English Ambassadors (EA) to share the good work of students produced under the EEGS project with other local primary schools. √ No Page 38 of 43 approved school plan B Benefits Obtained Evaluation Areas with Grade Focus improvement level Supporting evidence found Have the effects of the If the effects of the measures have not/ measures met the partly achieved the expected outcomes, school’s expectation? what further actions would the school (Please tick √) take? Yes Enhancing the writing skills of students Partly No Students were able to recognize the different text structures and features of narrative, poetry and drama writing. They were also able to apply what they have learnt in their writing. √ Based on the difficulties encountered last year, modifications have been made to the plans. For example, the script writing task for P.3 has been simplified. The revisions made in different units shortened the time spent on writing for each unit. Hence, more time was available for students to edit their work. As mentioned last year, individual students who were not that keen on writing/ weak in writing were unable to maintain their interest throughout the writing units. By allowing pair/ group work, the weaker students showed improvement when completing the writing tasks with the help of teachers and also their peers. Students’ ability to use the graphic organizers to plan their writing. When compared to last year’s P.4 students, this year’s P.4 students demonstrated a higher ability to use the graphic organizers (e.g. the Story Mountain) to plan their writing as they have tried using the same kind of graphic organizers when they were in P.3. √ To help students form the habit of planning their ideas before their actual writing, teachers may try to use graphic organizers more often in teaching writing. Students are more used to the idea of process writing (i.e. they modify their drafts before reaching a final product) . Students were asked to keep editing their writing even beyond the 3 writing units (e.g. the report writing and leaf poem activities in P.4 this year). √ Students’ understanding towards the 3 different text types taught. P. 3 – 4 Page 39 of 43 Evaluation Areas with Grade Focus improvement level Supporting evidence found Have the effects of the If the effects of the measures have not/ measures met the partly achieved the expected outcomes, school’s expectation? what further actions would the school (Please tick √) take? Yes Students’ motivation in writing. Students’ performance in their written work. P. 3 – 4 Partly No Students enjoyed the writing activities. They were eager to spend their time researching on the writing topics outside class. They were also given chance to appreciate each other’s work. Positive feedbacks were received from students according to their evaluation forms. √ Students were not used to reading or commenting on others’ work. More guidance is needed in teaching students how to give feedback to each other. Generally speaking, students reflected that such practice helped them to be more cautious in their writing. Through reading others’ work, it also allowed them to learn from others and reflect on their own writing. Teachers can therefore try to use peer evaluation more often in class (especially in writing). Apart from these, teachers can celebrate students’ good work by publishing them in class or displaying them around school. They can also ask students to read aloud some good work so as to encourage students to learn from each other. According to teachers’ feedback, students generally showed improvement in their writing (in terms of the use of vocabulary, organization and content). Students did not finish their writing in one go. They got ample time to plan, draft and revise their work before submitting their final product. Apart from receiving feedback from teachers, students also got the chance to comment on the work of their peers. Through this, they got a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses in their writing, and hence were able to make suitable amendments in their work. √ Teachers reflected that in the P.4 narrative unit, students could not make full use of the information found about the animal in their own piece of writing. To improve, teachers should make use of one animal and model it to the class how to relate the information of the animal to the story (i.e. write a class story as an example). Instead of giving feedback to the students only after they finished their first draft, teachers can also give students feedback based on their plan (i.e. the content of the graphic organizer). Page 40 of 43 Evaluation Areas with Grade Focus improvement level Supporting evidence found Have the effects of the If the effects of the measures have not/ measures met the partly achieved the expected outcomes, school’s expectation? what further actions would the school (Please tick √) take? Yes Enhancing the speaking skills of students Students’ confidence in speaking. Students’ awareness on the different components in a good speech. P. 4 -5 (40 chosen EAs#) During the workshops, students showed interest and were eager to deliver speeches in front of the teachers and their peers. According to the results of the questionnaire, all 40 EAs agreed that the speaking workshops and presentation visits are good learning experiences for them. They agreed that the speaking workshops equipped them with necessary speaking skills for the presentation visits. All of them expressed that they are proud to and would like to have more chances to present their learning products to students in other primary schools. √ Students were able to put what they have learnt from the workshops into use when delivering their presentations. According to the data collected in the questionnaire, all EAs expressed that they have a better understanding of the different criteria in a good presentation through preparing for the presentation visits. 80% of EAs also said that they get to know their weaknesses/ areas for improvement in √ # EAs: English Ambassadors Page 41 of 43 Partly No When preparing for the presentation visits, teachers should give some tips especially to the MCs on their spontaneous feedback to the audience’ answers. Evaluation Areas with Grade Focus improvement level Supporting evidence found Have the effects of the If the effects of the measures have not/ measures met the partly achieved the expected outcomes, school’s expectation? what further actions would the school (Please tick √) take? Yes Partly No speaking when preparing for the presentations. Professional development of teachers The lesson planning and approaches used in the teaching of writing. Teachers’ knowledge on Process Writing P. 3 & 4 English teachers Teachers were receptive in adopting the new writing approach in their lessons with the resources made. They also gave constructive feedbacks in modifying the materials developed. √ English teachers of different levels According to the evaluation forms, results showed that all the English teachers who participated in the workshop agreed that they obtained a better idea of what Process Writing is. 90% of them think that such writing strategy can improve students’ quality of writing. 90% of the teachers who participated in the workshop agreed that they will try to use Process Writing in their lessons. √ C Self-evaluation on the Implementation of the Measures 1. What are the focuses of the enhancement measures? (You may tick more than 1 option) Enhancing teachers’ professional development Refining or developing a school based English curriculum Catering for learner diversity Strengthening the learning and teaching of English for SEN/ NAC/ NCS students Creating a rich English language environment Page 42 of 43 As not all the English teachers attended the Process Writing workshop, handouts about Process Writing and/or a similar workshop can be organized in the coming year for all English teachers so every one will get to know how Process Writing works. Teachers expressed their worries that it will be time-consuming to practise Process Writing in lessons. It is therefore suggested that teachers can try to use Process Writing in one of the writing topics throughout the year. 2. Please consider whether the following statement is true: (Please explain if the rating is “1” or “2” ) Yes 5 1. The measures are appropriate to achieve the school-based objectives √ 2. The school-based English curriculum developed could cater for learner diversity (if applicable) √ No 4 3 2 √ (Not all the English teachers in our school were invited to attend the workshop on Process Writing.) 3. All the English teachers have acquired the required strategies and pedagogies (if applicable) 4. Curriculum leader(s) is/are developed (if applicable) 5. The deliverables produced could further help the learning and teaching of English √ 6. The overall implementation of the measures has built up the capacity of the school for raising students’ English proficiency √ D Dissemination of Good Practices 1. Would you like to share the good practices with other schools? 2. N/A. Yes No (Please tick) Please give a brief account of the good practice(s) you would like to share with other schools: Outputs & deliverables produced 1. The learning and teaching resource package developed for the teaching of creative writing in narrative writing, poetry writing and drama writing. 2. The good written work of students produced on the three creative writing units. Successful experience 1. Providing opportunities and motivating students to write in authentic and creative ways. 2. Collaborations among teachers through regular co-plan meetings for the writing units allowed teachers to review and refresh their pedagogical practices on teaching writing. Page 43 of 43 1
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