Sha Tin Junior School is a large primary school, situated in the New Territories of Hong Kong. The school is part of the English Schools Foundation and offers a broad inclusive education through the medium of English.
The school opened in 1988 and quickly grew to a maximum operating enrollment of 540. A facilities expansion program in the mid-2000s provided extra classrooms and several new facilities, including a swimming pool, sports hall, and rooftop playground, which are shared with our partner secondary school, Sha Tin College. The school also expanded to the current enrollment of 900 students.
Sha Tin Junior School is fully authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The authorization was granted in May 2009, SJS becoming the first ESF primary school to achieve this status.
In addition, the school is accredited by the Council of International Schools. Full accreditation was confirmed in October 2011. Facilities at SJS are safe, secure, broadly based, and of a high standard. A current refurbishment program will see the completion of newly renovated classrooms in all year levels, dedicated learning spaces for the Mandarin, Information Technologies, Music, Performing Arts, and Media Literacy programs by 2018.
Students are encouraged to participate fully in the wider life of the school and a broad range of extra-curricular and out-of-school activities are offered. Parent involvement in school life is welcomed through a Parents as Partners program, classroom help, and an active Parent Teachers Association.
SJS is an inspiring learning community. We provide an inclusive environment where effort is valued, learning is engaging and creativity is fostered. Our curriculum is underpinned by the elements of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and provides a robust international education. All stakeholders are encouraged to play an active part to enhance learning. We celebrate our cultural diversity, appreciate our place in Hong Kong, and believe in the importance of the Chinese language and culture.
