Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 90

La Salle Primary School Lantau International School 1D La Salle Road, Kowloon District: Kowloon City Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.la-salle.edu.hk Cheung Sha Campus (Reception) 22 Cheung Sha Upper Village, Lantau, New Territories District: Sham Shui Po Tel: [phone] Principal: Mrs. Chandni Rakesh Description: Our School is a vibrant community of learners working in a collaborative atmosphere so that our students have opportunities to grow in their knowledge every day. We are proud to say that this collaboration is made possible by the efforts of staff, students, parents, old boys and members of our community. The learning environment at LSPS both engages and challenges our boys. Tong Fuk Campus (P1-P3) 113 Tong Fuk Village, Lantau, New Territories District: Islands Tel: [phone] Number of Teachers: 79 Pui O Campus (P4-P6) No. 17-19 Lo Wai Tsuen, Pui O, Lantau, New Territories District: Islands Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.lis.edu.hk Number of Classrooms: 36 Principal: Tom Vujnovac Curriculum: Our School is a vibrant community of learners working in a collaborative atmosphere so that our students have opportunities to grow in their knowledge every day. We are proud to say that this collaboration is made possible by the efforts of staff, students, parents, old boys and members of our community. The learning environment at LSPS both engages and challenges our boys. Description: Established in 1995, LIS is like no other school in Hong Kong. Nestled amidst the scenic splendour of South Lantau in three campuses, Cheung Sha, Tong Fuk and Pui O, LIS operates 14 classes for a maximum intake of 320 pupils. The school boasts a unique balance between a Primary English education and the greenest environment of Hong Kong, in low rise buildings. At LIS, children will receive a well-rounded education of the highest standard where they will flourish both socially and academically. Mandarin Curriculum: The objectives of the Putonghua curriculum are to cultivate pupils’ listening, oral, transliteration and self-learning skills, to enhance the linguistic knowledge of Putonghua and Chinese culture, to cultivate interest in learning and to nurture good learning attitudes and habits. Facilities: 1 assembly hall, 1 playground, 1 library, 1 indoor swimming pool and 14 special rooms (2 computer rooms, 2 music rooms, 2 language rooms, 2 visual arts rooms, 1 indoor playground, 1 student activity room, 1 reading corner for P.1 & P.2 students, 1 resources centre for General Studies, 1 campus TV and 1 chapel). Number of Teachers: 19 Hours: Reception 9:15am-2:15pm P1-P6 9am-3pm Curriculum: The Curriculum follows the requirements of the British National Curriculum and the guidelines of the SATS examination system. The tests are administered in the first two weeks in May every year. Uniform: Yes Number of Mandarin Teachers: 2 Parents: Active PTA. Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 3 years old Where Students go to Secondary School : Most of our students go on to La Salle College. Mandarin Curriculum: LIS provides Mandarin classes as a second language. Mandarin teachers are native Mainland speakers. Features: LIS takes full advantage of its green surroundings with outdoor education programmes (such as camping trips, PE on the beach, school hikes, outdoor nature lessons and sometimes unexpected encounters with the rich wild fauna of Lantau South). Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: No Fees: HKD$83,500 per year Admission: Application Fee (non-refundable) HKD$1,080 for fresh application. Transport: All campuses are served by school buses and public transport. 88 www.playtimes.com.hk