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Primary Tolkkisten Koulu School

Education

Hong Kong Red Cross Hospital Schools

Having moved to new premises in late 2018, Tolkkisten
Koulu is a well-designed primary school aiming to provide
pupils with the finest learning experience. The school has a

flexible layout and classrooms are equipped with all kinds of
teaching aids and furniture such as Wobble Chairs, Reading
Hut and Clever Board, to serve pupils with different learning
needs. The flexibility also extends to the outdoor area,
where there is no official gate to the premises. Pupils are

responsible for their own safety, which encourages them to
take ownership for their own learning and the environment.

We are impressed with how pupils are willing to show their uniqueness and be proud of their
own characteristics. Pupils’ artwork is displayed in every corner of the school; many look great but
some are less refined. We see that pupils have been taught to appreciate their own efforts rather

than the outcome. Moreover, they can learn about their own style through their everyday dress,
since they are not required to wear uniform. This encourages pupils to truly embrace who they are
and develop their strengths without being constrained by how society defines beauty.

Many people are exploring Phenomenon-based Learning, as they see this is what makes

Finland’s education system a success. A lot of schools that we visited do embed Phenomenon-
based Learning in their curriculum but they still have individual subjects. We see that success
does not only lie in the strategy but in the mindset of the leaders. They promote equality, trust

and life-long learning. When decisions are made from love, results are guaranteed.

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