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Welcome toPo Leung Kuk Gold and Silver Exchange Society Pershing Tsang School 1The first Po Leung Kuk school

Founded in 1946

In 2006 the Po Leung Kuk Pershing Tsang school and Gold and Silver Exchange Society School merged.

Brief History

+=2We create happy learners!We believe that students learn efficiently when the enjoy learning and can gain satisfaction for what they create.This aim is integrated into our school curriculum

Small Class TeachingCater for individual differences

Allow for hands on learning

Develop cooperative learning skills4Hands on Learning

Cultural Exchange ProgrammesActivity Days

5The Curriculum

6EnglishThere are eight English lessons per week.

Four lessons for the PLP-RW scheme with the NET.

The NET lessons are held in the English room.

English reward scheme promotes the use of English inside and outside the classroom.

7Chinese Eight lessons per week.

Taught in Cantonese. One lesson in Putonghua per week.

Start from the very beginning teaching strokes and character formation.

Co-operative learning.

8MathematicsSix lessons per week.School based support scheme.Games and activities are used to support learning.Weekly math's fun day.Co-operative learning.

9Other SubjectsGeneral Studies Learn about the world around us. Activity based learning.PE Develop students team spirit. Develop Gross-motor skills.IT Teach computer skills. Develop a positive attitude towards computer use.

Civic Education Learn about citizenship and positive attitude.

Visual ArtsLearn to appreciate the artwork.

10Extra-curricular Activities Different activities are held every other week in primary one. IT skills Playroom fun games Dancing Team Brownies Held every Friday afternoon

11Professional Support Team

Student Guidance and Counseling ServiceSpeech Therapy ServiceEducational Psychologist Service

12Guidance ActivitiesPreventive & Personal Growth Programmes

How to help your child to accommodate in P.1?

PLK Gold & Silver Exchange Society Perishing Tsang School

1. Kindergarten VS Primary School 2. Parents Strategies

Content

Kindergarten VS Primary SchoolKindergarten

Primary SchoolEnvironment small

familiar big(with different classrooms & special rooms) new (new teacherclassmates etc)

Learning shorter time less subjects

Learning through playing less homework bring less things to school no need to note what homework to do whole day without a nap40mins/session

more subjects(ChineseEnglishMaths General StudiesArtMusicIT Personal GrowthPhysical Education Reading etc) Learning through activities, groups more homeworkdictationexams bring more things to school for learning

need to note what homework to doParents StrategiesPsychologyVisit new school with childIntroduce school life of P.1 in advancedDailyDevelop personal time schedule accommodating school lifeGive more training about putting on clothes/shoes/socks; eating lunch; cleaning after eating/going to toilet independently Help to eliminate tricks, remind your child to be polite

Parents StrategiesStudying(during summer holiday)Buy books and things earlierteach your child to put things in order e.g. tidy up school bagIntroduce how to note homework, what books will be used for different subjects, rules in classroom, what dictation/exams are Participate in Guidance Day for New Students (15~19/7/2013 and 30/8/2013) Studying(in September)Teach methods of how to finish homework, encourage your child to ask for help if needed

Parents StrategiesStudying(in September)Teach methods to avoid forgetting to finish homework/bring things to school, at the same time check for your child until mastering the skillsTeach methods to studyContact the school more often to understand how well your child is doingAsk for help from teachers or social worker when your child having problems to accommodate

Parents StrategiesGive more encouragement, believe your child can do it

2. Arrange chatting time or activities for your child to relax 3. Demonstrate how to do, give simple and clear instructions

School LifeThe School DayStudents need to arrive before 8:15amNormally leave at 4pmThe first three days in September are half days. Students leave at 12:10pm. (parents pick up/ school bus)Every Wednesday, students leave at 2:30pmThere are eight teaching periods and one class teachers period every day.We have special timetables for exam periods and activity weeks.

Homework, Assessments and ExamsThere is homework for English, Mathematics and Chinese every day, other subjects when required.There is one assessment per year for Chinese and Mathematics and English.We adapt formative assessment for P1 and P2 students in English teaching. (portfolio, HFW tests)There are three exam periods per year for all subjects . We have a special timetable for these periods.ExpectationsStudents are expected to hand in homework on time.If they do not hand in homework for 5 times they receive a written warning. After 3 warnings, they will receive a de-merit.Students are expected to be on time for school every day.If they are late for 3 times they receive a written warning. After 3 warnings, they will receive a de-merit.Details of warnings and de-merits can be seen in the student handbook.LunchesLunches can be purchased from our lunch provider on monthly bases. (also provides vegetarian choice)

Parents can provide lunch for the students, they must be delivered to school before 12:10pm.Visual Arts SuppliesParents need to provide the followings:Child-proof scissorsA glue stickColouring pencilsAn art matA bag to put them inOptional:An apronSleeve protectors

Crayons are on the book list and will be returned at the end of the year.

StationeryParents need to provide:At least 3 pencils (sharpened)A rubberA rulerA soft pencil case to put them in

Reminder: Everything must be labeled with the childs full name.UniformParents can order the formal and PE summer uniform in June or July.

Winter uniform can be ordered in October or November.

PE uniform: The students need to wear white socks and plain white shoes.

Formal uniform: The students need to wear white socks and black shoes. (a white vest as underwear)Summer uniform

Winter uniform

Winter uniform

AppearanceBoys hairstyleSide burns cannot be longer than the students ears.

Hair should be short and neat.

AppearanceGirls hairstyleFridge must not cover the students eyes.

Long hair must be kept in a ponytail.

They must use plain black hair clips.

HandbookParents need to sign page 2 of the handbook as signature proof.

Parents need to fill in the students information page in the handbook.Need to include an emergency contact.Need to include a photo of the child wearing their school uniform with the school logo showing.

If a student is sick, parents need to fill in details on the students medical information page in the handbook.

Parents need to check and sign the handbook every day.Circulars(mail to parents later)Primary One Guidance DayReminder of New School Year of 2013-20142013-2014 List of TextbooksCollection of Exercise books, Sundry Fee and The Approved FeeApproved Collection of FeesMeal Order Form for SeptemberThe Purchase of School UniformThank you

Website : http://www.plkgspts.edu.hk

School telephone no.: 28908131

Our next meeting will be on 15th~19th July, 2013 and 30th August, 2013 to collect uniforms and textbooks.38