Queen's College Old Boys' Association Secondary School
School Type
- Area：Kwai Tsing
- School Type: Subsidized
- Student Sex: Co-educational
- School Banding: Band 2
- Medium of Instruction: Mainly Chinese
- School Religion: Not Applicable
School History
- Year of Establishment: 1987
- Sponsor: Queen's College Old Boys' Association Secondary School Limited
- Objective: Based on the school motto, "Career is only as hard as the work", the school implements whole-person education in ethics, intellect, physique, social skills and aesthetics, cultivates students' independent thinking, analytical and expressive skills, and assists them in establishing a correct and magnificent moral, historical and world view; provides an excellent learning environment and a comprehensive and balanced curriculum, and trains students on how to learn, so as to enable them to learn happily, to develop their potentials, and to build up their self-confidence.
- School motto: "Industry is only as hardworking as you are
- Management structure: The Principal chairs the Senior Management Team, the School Administration Committee and the School Council to formulate policies and enhance communication. Regular meetings are held to discuss and review different needs of the school, including class teacher meetings, subject teacher meetings and student case conferences. The three Vice-Principals chair the Academic Affairs Planning Committee, the Individual and Group Education Committee and the School Administration Committee, which comprise the Academic Administration, Educational Technology, Discipline and Counseling, Further Education and Career Counseling, Moral and Civic Education, Student Affairs, Extra-curricular Activities, and Teachers' Professional Development sections. The school has established a sound performance appraisal system to review and optimize the work of all subject groups and teachers from time to time.
- Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: Mr. Thomas CHAN Kee-huen
- Existing Principal: Mr. Hui Kin Yip
Teacher Information
- Total number of teachers in the school: 62
- Percentage of Teachers holding Diploma in Education: 100%
- Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 100%
- Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 57%
- Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 18%
Teacher seniority:
- Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 18%
- Teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience Percentage: 32%
- Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 50%
Teaching and Learning
Language of Instruction:
The medium of instruction is mainly Chinese.
The subject of Chinese Language Teaching and Learning from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Integrated Humanities*, Computer*, Visual Arts*, Music (S.1, S.2)*, Physical Education*, Design and Technology*, Home Economics*.
English Language Teaching (ELT) subjects from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
English
Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 Literature and Literature subjects in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese Language, Civic and Social Development, Geography, Chinese History, History, Business, Introduction to Accounting and Finance, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Sports
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) subjects from S4 to S6 in the 2023-2024 school year:
English Language, Mathematics Extended Module
School-wide language policy:
The school emphasizes English language teaching. Mathematics and Science at the junior secondary level are taught in English in some classes. Except for Chinese, Chinese History and Putonghua, most of the subjects in the Junior Forms have a maximum of 251 TP3T for the implementation of ELA activities. Senior Secondary Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Economics have both Chinese and English language groups, allowing students to choose the appropriate group according to their language ability. The school has set up a cross-curricular English curriculum team to enhance the English learning context and strengthen students' confidence and ability in learning English. The school has invested in additional teachers, teaching assistants and extra-curricular activity instructors to organize English enhancement classes, bridging classes and interest groups at all levels to cater for learning diversity.
Tests and study adaptation measures:
Progressive assessment (including tests, dictations, project work, presentations, homework, learning attitudes, related activities and other forms of diversified assessment) accounts for 30%; summative assessment (including examinations and standardized tests) accounts for 70%. 40% of the annual total is allocated to the first semester, and 60% to the second semester; an examination is allocated to each of the two semesters for Forms 1 to 5; and a whole-level standardized test is allocated to the middle of the second semester. In the second semester, there will be a standardized test for the whole grade in the middle of the second semester. In addition, in order to set clearer targets for S6 students, the first common test for all subjects is held in early September to assess public examination results. The second standardized test is conducted in December to prepare for the mock and public examinations.
Class Establishment:
- Number of S1 classes in this school year: 4
- Number of S2 classes in this school year: 4
- No. of S.3 classes in this school year: 4
- Number of S4 classes in this school year: 4
- Number of S5 classes in this school year: 4
- Number of S6 classes in this school year: 4
School fees:
School fees for Secondary 1 (S1) in the 2022-2023 school year:-
School fees for S2(S2) in the 2022-2023 school year:-
School fees for Secondary 3 (S3) in the 2022-2023 school year:-
School fees for S4 (S4) in the 2022-2023 school year:-
Tuition fees for S5 in the 2022-2023 school year:-
School fees for Secondary 6 (S6) in the 2022-2023 school year:-
Application for S1 admission:
The school accepts applications for S1 Discretionary Places and participates in the Central Allocation of Secondary School Places (CASPA). Academic 30%, Conduct 30%, Interview 40%, Extra-curricular Activities (extra credit will be given).
How is Queen's College Old Boys' Association Secondary School?
The school group Band is a few:
Ranking Estimate Band 2C
School Wind:
The school's culture is simple and honest, and teachers are honored and respected. A caring culture is practiced, whereby discipline and counseling are integrated to assist students in their growth. Students are committed to their academic life and actively participate in extracurricular activities and community services. Teachers and students have a good relationship with each other and students are encouraged to work hard for each other. Parents communicate frequently with the school, and alumni are enthusiastic about giving back to their alma mater.
The theme of the school year is "Endeavour, Harmony and Courtesy, Respect and Gratitude, Responsibility and Integrity" and a number of support measures have been set up:
- Dual class teachers from S1 to S6 to enhance student care. Mutual trust between teachers and students is built up through activities and care.
- The Stars of Praise program encourages positive, proactive behavior.
- Growth education is implemented at all levels by focusing on the Egg Care Campaign, Heart to Heart Program, All Levels Volunteer Service, I Can Do It Program, and World Citizenship Program.
- To develop life education, we make full use of life events and current affairs to cultivate in students the correct values of respect, care, and motivation.
- Organized Adventure Camps and various Leadership Camps to develop students' potential.
- Focus on students with special needs and emphasize teacher training in this area.
- Focus on home-school co-operation to help students grow.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
The school emphasizes the promotion of students' initiative in learning, and systematically teaches students learning skills at the beginning of their studies, including pre-study before class, making good use of e-learning platforms, and making their own notes, so as to cultivate their good learning habits. The school regularly updates its IT equipment, utilizes different facilities to enhance students' interest in learning, and strengthens the interaction between teachers and students so that students can have sufficient learning resources and support outside school hours. All subjects encourage students to participate in off-campus competitions, organize field trips and visits, etc., and arrange classroom activities and project studies for students to broaden their horizons and put into practice what they have learnt, as well as organizing English Street Visits and English Day to enhance the English learning environment for students and equip them with skills for lifelong learning.
Teacher professional training and development:
The school emphasizes on the professional development of teachers. In addition to the establishment of an education reference database, the school regularly invites guest speakers to give lectures and conducts visits and training activities according to the direction of the school's development. Teachers often attend professional development seminars, lectures and workshops to enhance their academic and teaching standards, and return to the school for professional exchanges through school council meetings and subject meetings to strengthen the teaching team. The school encourages teachers to second to the Education Bureau and to participate in the work of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) so as to broaden their horizons and enhance their quality. The school also arranges exchanges between teachers and other educational organizations. There is a Teacher Professional Development Team to co-ordinate the professional development of teachers.
Whole School Participation Model Integrated Education:
The school recognizes that students with special educational needs should have equal opportunities to participate in school life and to upgrade and equip themselves. Therefore, the school implements the policy of "Whole School Approach, Whole Person Care" to support students with special educational needs. The school has set up an Integrated Education Coordination Team and arranged a care teacher to help students with SEN to integrate into school life more easily. Teachers are experienced in catering for students with special needs and some of them have completed courses on integrated education. Additional staff and tutors have been recruited to facilitate the school's peer counseling program, learning support, speech therapy, and special adjustments for examinations.
Educational support for non-Chinese speaking students:
The school provides additional support to the admitted NCS students to help them learn Chinese: providing after-school Chinese learning support; and organizing cultural integration activities.
School facilities:
Swimming Pool, Fitness Room, Basketball Court, Volleyball Court, Auditorium, Covered Playground, Student Activity Center, Weather Station, Aerial Farming Garden, Organic Gardening Education Park, Wind Turbine, Green Kitchen, Tuck Shop, Library, English Corner, Chinese and Math Activity Rooms, Art Gallery, Humanities Corridor, Creative Digital Media Classroom, Campus TV Station, Computer Room, STEM Studio, Science Laboratory, Home Economics Room, Art Room, Music Room, Geography Room, History Room, Social Work Room, Counseling Room, Teaching and Research Room.
School contact information:
- Tel: 24975688
- Fax: 24336598
- Email: [email protected]
- Web site:http://www.qcobass.edu.hk
- Address: Cheung On Estate, Phase 1, Tsing Yi Island, N.T.
- Webpage update: January 4, 2024
