Primary School Profiles 2024 
Primary School Profiles 2024
| Address: | 1 Chester Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon | |||
| Phone: | 23361448 | Email: | dps002@dps.edu.hk | |
| Fax: | 23367854 | Website: | http://www.dps.edu.hk | |
School Information | Supervisor/ Chairman of Management Committee | : | Rev. Royden Ross Eric |
| School Head | : | Ms. Ng Wing Yee Wendy |
| Incorporated Management Committee been established? | : | Not yet established |
| Percentage of School Supervisor and Managers / Chairperson and Members of School Management Committee (SMC) of Government Schools Fulfilling the Training Targets | : | Not Applicable |
| School Type | : | Aided Whole Day |
| Student Gender | : | Co-ed |
| Sponsoring Body | : | Diocesan Preparatory School Council |
| Religion | : | Christianity affiliated with Sheng Kung Hui |
| Year of Commencement of Operation | : | 1950 |
| School Motto | : | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (Proverbs 9:10) |
| Area Occupied by the School | : | About 4257 Sq. M |
| Through-train Secondary School | : | - |
| Feeder Secondary School | : | - |
| Nominated Secondary School | : | - |
| Medium of Instruction | : | English |
| School Bus Service | : | School Bus |
| Parent-Teacher Association | : | Yes |
| Past Students' Association/Alumni Association | : | No |
2024/2025 Annual School Charges| School Fee | : | - |
| Tong Fai | : | $3000 |
| PTA Fee | : | $150 |
| Approved Charges for non-standard items | : | $450 |
| Other Charges | : | - |
School Facilities | Number of Classroom(s) | : | 12 |
| Number of School Hall(s) | : | 1 |
| Number of Playground(s) | : | 3 |
| Number of Library(ies) | : | 1 |
| Special Rooms | : | Art & Science Room, Computer Assisted Learning Room, Music Room, Guidance Activity Room, Language Room, Library and Multi-Purpose Room. |
| Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs | : | Disabled facilities available on G/F and in the New Annexe only. |
| Others | : | - |
Teaching Staff Information (Including School Head) in the 2023/2024 school year | Number of teaching posts in the approved establishment | : | 27 |
| Total number of teachers in the school | : | 27 |
| Qualifications and professional training (%) | ||
| Had Received Teacher Training | : | 100% |
| Bachelor Degree | : | 100% |
| Master/ Doctorate Degree or above | : | 52% |
| Special Education Training | : | 48% |
| Years of Experience (%) | ||
| 0 - 4 years | : | 30% |
| 5 - 9 years | : | 22% |
| 10 years or above | : | 48% |
Class Structure | 2023/24 school year | ||
| P1 Number of classes | : | 2 |
| P2 Number of classes | : | 2 |
| P3 Number of classes | : | 2 |
| P4 Number of classes | : | 2 |
| P5 Number of classes | : | 2 |
| P6 Number of classes | : | 2 |
| Total | : | 12 |
| 2024/25 school year (Based on the number of classes approved by EDB in 2024) | ||
| P1 Number of classes | : | 2 |
| P2 Number of classes | : | 2 |
| P3 Number of classes | : | 2 |
| P4 Number of classes | : | 2 |
| P5 Number of classes | : | 2 |
| P6 Number of classes | : | 2 |
| Total | : | 12 |
| Mode of teaching at different levels | ||
| Activity and project based approach to learning in a Christian environment and co-educational context. | ||
| Remarks | ||
| Our School is a bi-lingual school with equal emphasis on both the English and Chinese languages. All students will have to study English and Chinese. Chinese lessons are taught in Putonghua and Social Studies in Cantonese. All other subjects are taught in English. | ||
Performance Assessment | Applicable to P1 only | ||
| Number of test(s) per year | : | 0 |
| Number of exam(s) per year | : | 0 |
| Replace tests and examinations with diversified assessments in the first term of P1 | : | Yes |
| Applicable to P2 to P6 only | ||
| Number of test(s) per year | : | 4 |
| Number of exam(s) per year | : | 2 |
| Applicable to P1 to P6 | ||
| Draw up an appropriate school-based assignment policy, review it regularly and inform parents of related arrangements | : | Yes |
| Diversified Assessment for Learning | : | Activity and project based learning approach; emphasis is on assessment through course work and learning experience which includes projects, homework, class work: P.1 - no tests, no examinations; P.2 and P.3 - 4 tests per year for main subjects, no examinations; P.4 to P.6 - 4 tests per year for main subjects, 2 tests per year for other subjects, 2 examinations per year. |
| Streaming arrangement | : | Mixed abilities classes from P.1 to P.6. |
School Life | Number of school days per week | : | 5 |
| Number of periods per day | : | 9 |
| Duration of each normal period | : | 40 |
| School starts at | : | 8:30 AM |
| School ends at | : | 3:15 PM |
| Lunch break | : | 12:45 - 1:35 |
| Lunch arrangement | : | Provided by designated supplier and students bring their own. |
| Healthy school life | : | 1. School Physical Fitness Award Scheme; 2. School based healthy eating promotion project; 3. Whole school approach to promote moral, civic and national education through different monthly themes. |
| Remarks | : | Students must have lunch at School. Lunch will be provided by the school appointed caterer or students can bring their own lunch from home. |
Life-wide Learning | Badminton, basketball, karate-do, swimming, table tennis, tennis, soccer, rope skipping, wind band, choir, string orchestra, fencing, chess games, art and handicraft, Chinese calligraphy, Cub Scouts, CYC, etc. |
School Mission | We are committed to providing our students with an all-round education in a Christian environment and to equipping them with the skills they need for lifelong learning. This enables students to develop the moral values and competencies to cope with the challenges of life and contribute to society. |
School Characteristics | School Management | ||
| School Management Organisation | : | The School Council oversees the running of the School. There are different school level committees responsible for curriculum development, student support, school improvement and administrative affairs. |
| Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee/ Management Committee | : | School Management Committee |
| School Green Policy | : | 1. Student Environmental Protection Ambassador Scheme 2. Greening School Subsidy Scheme 3. One Person, One Flower Scheme 4. Recycling of waste paper, plastics and metals 5. Recycling of school uniforms, books and clear folders |
| School's Major Concerns | : | 1. Create a peaceful and orderly environment to promote the importance of self-discipline as well as law-abidingness, and nurture the students into good citizens. 2. Getting to know ourselves, our school, Hong Kong and our country. |
| Learning and Teaching Plan | ||
| Learning & Teaching Strategies | : | The school curriculum includes National Education and National Security Education and aims at providing students with an all-round education in a Christian context. Students attend a weekly church service held by the School Chaplain at Christ Church. We have an array of subjects stressing language, knowledge, thinking and learning skills, appreciation of the arts, as well as physical and spiritual well-being. We offer leadership training opportunities for more mature students. We expect students to serve the School and the community and also go on Outward Bound before they graduate. We want our students to be trilingual and we use Putonghua as the medium of instruction for Chinese. The School adopts an activity and project based learning approach; P.1 to P.6 - Science projects integrated with English, ICT and other subjects, Social Studies projects integrated with Chinese, ICT and other subjects, History & Geography projects (P.3 to P.6 only) integrated with English, ICT and other subjects. |
| Development of Major Renewed Emphases of the Primary Education Curriculum | : | In order to help students achieve the updated seven learning goals, the School continues to: 1. Teach students to understand their national identity, be concerned about the society, the nation and the world, and to fulfill their role as a responsible citizen. 2. Develop a sense of responsibility, commitment and law-abindingness amongst students. 3. Consolidate project learning, STEAM education, activity approach, e-learning and assessment as learning to sustain curriculum development. |
| Development of Generic Skills | : | We adopt an activity and project based learning approach to carry out curriculum development, cater to learner diversity, enable students to develop the nine generic skills and higher order thinking. |
| Cultivation of Proper Values, Attitudes and Behaviours | : | DPS is a church school providing a Christian education for boys and girls. Learning experiences are driven by a core value connected with related positive attitudes. Activities and educational talks are organised to cultivate students' understanding of the theme of the month. |
| Student Support | ||
| Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity | : | In catering for learner diversity, we provide guidance and counselling to students in general, conduct main subjects support groups and lower primary English bridging classes and recommend eligible students to take part in courses for gifted students organised by the Education Bureau or other institutions. Students with special educational needs are provided with appropriate support in consultation with the Education Bureau. In coping with adverse conditions or changes in life, some children may require support in strengthening their resilience. In this regard, the School offers the Understanding the Adolescent Project for upper primary students. We also cultivate good values and attitudes in students through an all-round curriculum with integrated cross subject theme-based learning experiences and other school activities. |
| Whole School Approach to Integrated Education | : | The School adopts a whole school approach to integrated education and inclusive school culture. We utilise additional resources from the Education Bureau, e.g. Learning Support Grant and School-Based Educational Psychology Service. Based on the needs of students, we provide suitable services e.g. teaching adaptation and assessment accommodation, guidance and counselling support, training on social skills, speech therapy services, Individual Education Plans, etc. to support students with special educational needs. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking(NCS) Students | : | Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and our school uses Putonghua to teach Chinese in all classes / groups at all levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning resources with Pinyin, etc. |
| Curriculum Tailoring and Adaptation | : | 1. Main Subject Support Groups 2. Accommodation for students with established learning needs |
| Home-school Co-operation and School Ethos | ||
| Home-School Co-operation | : | The School maintains sound communication with parents through various channels. We have class level parent meetings in August, P.5 and P.6 SSPA meetings, a summer P.1 parent orientation and individual parent meetings on Report Card Day. Teachers and parents meet and discuss student progress on an individual basis as often as needed. The PTA EXCO works closely with the School to organise activities. Parents volunteer as helpers in school activities. |
| School Ethos | : | 1. Provide a traditional and all rounded primary education based upon Christian principles 2. Adopt whole school approach to Moral, Civic and National Education 3. Offer support to students with special needs 4. Engage parents, teachers and students in charity work and volunteer services |
| Future Development | ||
| School Development Plan | : | 1. Create a peaceful and orderly environment to promote the importance of self-discipline as well as law-abidingness, and nurture the students into good citizens. 2. Getting to know ourselves, our school, our home city Hong Kong and our country. 3. Consolidate project learning, activity approach, e-learning and assessment as learning to sustain curriculum development. |
| Teacher Professional Training & Development | : | Every member of our staff is encouraged to participate in various seminars, workshops and in-services courses according to personal training needs and school developmental needs. School-based staff development programmes are organised to enhance professional development of staff and continuous improvement of the School. |
| Others | : | Scholarship: Sir Robert Black Trust Fund Scholarship (3) Open and Inter-Schools Competition Awards: Kowloon City District Outstanding Students – Merit (1), Hong Kong International Rhythmic Gymnastics Invitation Championships 2023 All-Around Champion (1), The 75th HK Schools Speech Festival – First: English (2), Putonghua (1), Cantonese (1) |
School Map 
Last revision date：02 September 2024
