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ST. THOMAS' CATHOLIC KINDERGARTEN
Address: 5 TSING LUK STREET, TSING YI, NEW TERRITORIES
Tel.: 2449 9879
Fax: 2436 9226
School No.
532533
Location No.
0001
Joining
2023/24 KG Education Scheme
School Information
School Category
Non-profit-making
Student Category
Co-educational
Name of School Supervisor
MS CHAN CHI MAN
Name of School Principal
MS HO PUI MAN
School Founding Year
1999
Total No. of Permitted Accommodation of Classrooms in Use (Data as of Sept. 2022)
310
Number of Registered Classrooms
7
Outdoor Playground
No
Indoor Playground
Yes
Music Room
Yes
Other Special Room(s) / Area(s)
Library, Multi-function room, Hall, Small garden
Total No. of Principal & Teaching Staff
(Data as of Sept. 2022)*
13
School Website
https://www.stthomas.edu.hk
Quality Review: Result and Report
Meeting the prescribed standards
https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/edu-system/preprimary-kindergarten/quality-assurance-framework/qr/qr-report/StThomas_Catholic.pdf
No. & Qualification of Principal & Teaching Staff (Data as of Sept. 2022)*
Academic Qualification
Degree holders
10
Non-degree holders
3
Professional Qualification
C(ECE) or above
13
Qualified KG teachers
0
Other teacher trainings
0
Qualified assistant KG teachers
0
Others
0
*Excluding staff serving aged 0-2
Teacher to Pupil Ratio (Data as of Sept. 2022)
Teacher to pupil ratio in morning session 1:13.3
Teacher to pupil ratio in afternoon session 1:3.9
Ratio includes classes aged 2-3 No
No. of Enrolment (Data as of Sept. 2022)
Nursery Lower KG Upper KG Total
AM Session
52 58 63 173
PM Session
5 17 29 51
WD Session
0 0 0 0
Annual Fees (2023/24 School Year)
Nursery Lower KG Upper KG
Annual Fees After Deduction of Government Subsidy
(No. of Instalment)
AM Session Free Free Free
PM Session Free Free Free
WD Session $10,000 (10) $10,000 (10) $10,000 (10)
Please refer to the Fees Certificate for details of fees information.
Child Care Services (Data as of Sept. 2022)
With child care services for children aged 2-3 -
Fee level (per annum)
half-day full-day
- -
With child care services for children aged under 2
-
No. of enrolment aged 2-3
0
Joining Child Care Centre Subsidy Scheme
-
Providing occasional child care services
-
Providing extended hours services
-
The following information was provided by school.
Curriculum Details
Curriculum type
Local
Curriculum planning
We view education as our mission. To accomplish this mission our school: encourages students to pursue and embrace truth and justice, cherish life, consolidate the values of “family”, nurture them to be wholesome in body, mind and soul and, at the same time, teaching them something they can use in “real life” so they can develop their potential.
Therefore, our curriculum places great emphasis on nurturing students in such a way that they will model themselves on Christ, love others and themselves and care for the needy and vulnerable; Recognize, appreciate, respect and explore life in its full meaning; Honour their parents, respect and regard teachers and peers, love and respect their spouse and foster filial harmony in the family; Be objective, pursue the truth and the rules to recognize that “God is eternal”; Set a good example for students, uphold justice.
We foster children’s balanced development in the domains of ethics, intellectual, physical, social skills, aesthetics and religion. We have a“corner time” which makes learning interesting and fun, letting them use different senses to explore. In our “learning corner” students can learn by themselves through the games. We integrate English and Phonics in our curriculum. Children can benefit from our English environment and learn the language through our series of story books, rhymes, songs, and teaching aids. Children learn useful vocabulary, sentence structures and improve their abilities for listening, speaking, reading and writing. We have an organic garden let students connected to nature.
We will follow the "Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide" (2017) to plan curriculum. Children of nursery classes will not be asked to write, and there will not be mechanical copying exercises and drills on calculation.
Learning / Teaching approach and activities
Self-Learning: Students can choose different activities during corner time by themselves which helps them develop moral values, language skills, emotion control, sensory exploration, physical strength, creativity, social skills, intelligence and also religious values.
Drama: We put the element of drama in our curriculum, through the drama helps them become creative and imaginative. Drama also enhances their mental needs, nurtures emotions, language expression, problem-solving and builds up confidence. Teachers will include drama in different activities like music, free-play corner, physical education, story sharing or role-play.
Life Education: Planting learning activities cover 7 learning area.
Assessment of children’s learning experiences
We apply continuous observation to chart the academic progress of children, and set up individual growth profiles and child development assessment reports.
School Characteristics
School vision and mission
Vision: To uphold the education spirit and philosophy of Hong Kong Catholic Diocese, propagating the spirit of Christian love and service through following the example of our patron St. Thomas in seeking the truth, respecting God and loving one another, and guide children to establish a correct attitude to life. Mission: Our Christ is the foundation of our entire education structure, learn to love Jesus the same way our Patron St. Thomas did, nurture kindness and the courage to explore, fostering children who are understanding, creative so they can grow up happily and healthily.
Support to students
Our school has established a Seedlings of Christ, choir and new entrants adaptation period. Support by professional instructors are provided to individual students with special learning needs. And there are social workers to provide services for families in need.
Support to non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students
Received Grant for Support to NCS Students; arrange interpretation/translation services; create an enriched language environment for mastery of the Chinese language; create an inclusive learning environment to facilitate students' integration; Chinese Language Learning Progression Framework
Support to students with special needs
Joining the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services.
Parent-teacher association
Yes
Other activities / communication with parents
Organise parent-child workshops, hobby groups and activities, parent partnership team, talks for parents, family sports day and school outings.
Price of Major School Items (2022/23 School Year)
Summer uniform
$310-321 / set
Winter uniform
$631-716 / set
School bag
$60 / each
Tea and snacks
$400 / year
Textbooks
$600-750 / year
Exercise books/
workbooks
$25 / year
Stationery
$200-250 / year
Bedding items
No such item
Monthly salary range of principal & teaching staff (Data as of Mar. 2023)
  • (i) ≤ $30,000
  • (ii) $30,001 - $40,000
  • (iii) > $40,000
working half day
working whole day
Working Experience of Principal & Teaching Staff in Pre-primary Education (Data as of Mar. 2023)
  • (i) < 4 years
  • (ii) 4-7 years
  • (iii) > 7 years
2021/22 School Expenditure Information
Expenditure information based on audited account Yes
  • (i) Salary of principal & teaching staff
  • (ii) Non-teaching staff salary
  • (iii) Rent, management fees, rates
    & government rent
  • (iv) Teaching resources
  • (v) Staff training & professional development
  • (vi) Other expenses
Admission Application (2024/25 School Year)
Application form download Please refer to the school website
Application period Please refer to the school website
Other Approved Fees (2023/24 School Year)
Application fee
$40
Registration fee
Half-day session $900
Whole-day session $900
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ST. THOMAS' CATHOLIC KINDERGARTEN
Address: 5 TSING LUK STREET, TSING YI, NEW TERRITORIES
Tel: 2449 9879
Fax: 2436 9226
School No.
532533
Location No.
0001
Joining
2023/24 KG Education Scheme
School Information
School Category
Non-profit-making
Student Category
Co-educational
Name of School Supervisor
MS CHAN CHI MAN
Name of School Principal
MS HO PUI MAN
School Founding Year
1999
Total No. of Permitted Accommodation
of Classrooms in Use
(Data as of Sept. 2022)
310
Number of Registered Classrooms
7
Outdoor Playground
No
Indoor Playground
Yes
Music Room
Yes
Other Special Room(s) / Area(s)
Library, Multi-function room, Hall, Small garden
Total No. of Principal & Teaching Staff
(Data as of Sept. 2022)*
13
School Website
https://www.stthomas.edu.hk
Quality Review: Result and Report
Meeting the prescribed standards
https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/edu-system/preprimary-kindergarten/quality-assurance-framework/qr/qr-report/StThomas_Catholic.pdf
No. & Qualification of Principal & Teaching Staff
(Data as of Sept. 2022)*
Academic Qualification
Degree holders
10
Non-degree holders
3
Professional Qualification
C(ECE) or above
13
Qualified KG teachers
0
Other teacher trainings
0
Qualified assistant KG teachers
0
Others
0
*Excluding staff serving aged 0-2
Teacher to Pupil Ratio (Data as of Sept. 2022)
Teacher to pupil ratio in morning session
1:13.3
Teacher to pupil ratio in afternoon session
1:3.9
Ratio includes classes aged 2-3
No
No. of Enrolment (Data as of Sept. 2022)
Nursery Lower KG Upper KG Total
AM Session
52 58 63 173
PM Session
5 17 29 51
WD Session
0 0 0 0
Annual Fees (2023/24 School Year)
Nursery Lower KG Upper KG
Annual Fees After Deduction of Government Subsidy
(No. of Instalment)
AM Session Free Free Free
PM Session Free Free Free
WD Session $10,000 (10) $10,000 (10) $10,000 (10)
Please refer to the Fees Certificate for details of fees information.
Child Care Services (Data as of Sept. 2022)
With child care services for children aged 2-3
-
Fee level (per annum)
half-day full-day
- -
With child care services for children aged under 2
-
No. of enrolment aged 2-3
0
Joining Child Care Centre Subsidy Scheme
-
Providing occasional child care services
-
Providing extended hours services
-
The following information was provided by school.
Curriculum Details
Curriculum type
Local
Curriculum planning
We view education as our mission. To accomplish this mission our school: encourages students to pursue and embrace truth and justice, cherish life, consolidate the values of “family”, nurture them to be wholesome in body, mind and soul and, at the same time, teaching them something they can use in “real life” so they can develop their potential.
Therefore, our curriculum places great emphasis on nurturing students in such a way that they will model themselves on Christ, love others and themselves and care for the needy and vulnerable; Recognize, appreciate, respect and explore life in its full meaning; Honour their parents, respect and regard teachers and peers, love and respect their spouse and foster filial harmony in the family; Be objective, pursue the truth and the rules to recognize that “God is eternal”; Set a good example for students, uphold justice.
We foster children’s balanced development in the domains of ethics, intellectual, physical, social skills, aesthetics and religion. We have a“corner time” which makes learning interesting and fun, letting them use different senses to explore. In our “learning corner” students can learn by themselves through the games. We integrate English and Phonics in our curriculum. Children can benefit from our English environment and learn the language through our series of story books, rhymes, songs, and teaching aids. Children learn useful vocabulary, sentence structures and improve their abilities for listening, speaking, reading and writing. We have an organic garden let students connected to nature.
We will follow the "Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide" (2017) to plan curriculum. Children of nursery classes will not be asked to write, and there will not be mechanical copying exercises and drills on calculation.
Learning / Teaching approach and activities
Self-Learning: Students can choose different activities during corner time by themselves which helps them develop moral values, language skills, emotion control, sensory exploration, physical strength, creativity, social skills, intelligence and also religious values.
Drama: We put the element of drama in our curriculum, through the drama helps them become creative and imaginative. Drama also enhances their mental needs, nurtures emotions, language expression, problem-solving and builds up confidence. Teachers will include drama in different activities like music, free-play corner, physical education, story sharing or role-play.
Life Education: Planting learning activities cover 7 learning area.
Assessment of children’s learning experiences
We apply continuous observation to chart the academic progress of children, and set up individual growth profiles and child development assessment reports.
School Characteristics
School vision and mission
Vision: To uphold the education spirit and philosophy of Hong Kong Catholic Diocese, propagating the spirit of Christian love and service through following the example of our patron St. Thomas in seeking the truth, respecting God and loving one another, and guide children to establish a correct attitude to life. Mission: Our Christ is the foundation of our entire education structure, learn to love Jesus the same way our Patron St. Thomas did, nurture kindness and the courage to explore, fostering children who are understanding, creative so they can grow up happily and healthily.
Support to students
Our school has established a Seedlings of Christ, choir and new entrants adaptation period. Support by professional instructors are provided to individual students with special learning needs. And there are social workers to provide services for families in need.
Support to non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students
Received Grant for Support to NCS Students; arrange interpretation/translation services; create an enriched language environment for mastery of the Chinese language; create an inclusive learning environment to facilitate students' integration; Chinese Language Learning Progression Frameworkarrange interpretation/translation services; create an enriched language environment for mastery of the Chinese language; create an inclusive learning environment to facilitate students' integration; Chinese Language Learning Progression Framework
Support to students with special needs
Joining the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services.
Parent-teacher association
Yes
Other activities / communication with parents
Organise parent-child workshops, hobby groups and activities, parent partnership team, talks for parents, family sports day and school outings.
Price of Major School Items (2022/23 School Year)
Summer uniform
$310-321 / set
Winter uniform
$631-716 / set
School bag
$60 / each
Tea and snacks
$400 / year
Textbooks
$600-750 / year
Exercise books / workbooks
$25 / year
Stationery
$200-250 / year
Bedding items
No such item
Monthly salary range of principal & teaching staff
(Data as of Mar. 2023)
(i) ≤ $30,000   (ii) $30,001 - $40,000  
(iii) > $40,000
working half day
working whole day
Working Experience of Principal & Teaching Staff in Pre-primary Education (Data as of Mar. 2023)
(i) < 4 years   (ii) 4 - 7 years   (iii) > 7 years
2021/22 School Expenditure Information
Expenditure information based on audited account Yes
(i)     Salary of principal & teaching staff
(ii)     Non-teaching staff salary
(iii)     Rent, management fees, rates & government rent
(iv)     Teaching resources
(v)     Staff training & professional development
(vi)     Other expenses
Admission Application (2024/25 School Year)
Application form download Please refer to the school website
Application period Please refer to the school website
Other Approved Fees (2023/24 School Year)
Application fee
$40
Registration fee
Half-day session $900
Whole-day session $900