The Mission Covenant Church Holm Glad College
School Type
- District: Kwun Tong
- School Type: Subsidized
- Student Sex: Co-educational
- School Banding: Band 2
- Medium of Instruction: Mainly Chinese
- School religion: Christianity
School History
- Year of establishment: 1969
- School Sponsor: Covenant Christian Church Ltd.
- Our mission: Based on the spirit of love and redemption of Jesus Christ, our school realizes the ideal of quality whole-person education. We are committed to providing a perfect learning environment, guiding students to understand the truth of the Gospel of Christ and Chinese culture, inspiring their potentials, and cultivating in them the character, knowledge, and skills necessary for good citizenship in society, so as to enable them to give back to the community, serve the people, and contribute to the country in the future.
- School Motto: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD! (Psalm 33:12)
- (b) Management structure: The school has a School Administration Committee which formulates school policies in a school-based spirit. The school policy is implemented through functional constituencies and areas of study. Staff participate in school affairs through democratic consultation and accountability. Teachers have a sense of mission and strong team spirit.
- Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: Wong Man Kong
- Existing Principal: Lee Lap-chung
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: 98%
- Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 51%
- Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 25%
Teacher seniority:
- Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 15%
- Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 8%
- Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 77%
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, Mathematics*, Chinese History, World History*, Life and Society*, S3 Life and Society (Resources and Economic Activities)*, Putonghua, Computer*, Bible, Design and Technology*, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts
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, Mathematics, Extended Module 2 of Mathematics, Civics and Social Development, Biology, Geography, Chinese History, World History, Economics, ICT, Ethics and Religion, Tourism and Hospitality, Physical Education (DSE), Hospitality (ApL), Image Design (ApL), Film and Video (ApL), Western Dessert Production (ApL), Computer Games and Animation Design (ApL), Non-examination Courses: Bible, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) subjects from S4 to S6 in the 2023-2024 school year:
English
School-wide language policy:
The school has been implementing mother-tongue education since 1997, and the results are well recognized and appreciated by parents and students. The school also emphasizes the learning of English. In addition to the regular expatriate English teachers, the school has recruited other expatriate English tutors, implemented the Extensive Reading Program, English Week, Creative Writing, English Debate Training, English Club, and set up an English room to enhance students' English proficiency. 2009, some subjects in senior secondary schools began to switch to English teaching; 2010, some subjects in some classes in junior secondary schools began to switch to English teaching, which will be extended to all levels of the school year by year. In 2010, some subjects in junior high school classes will be taught in English, and the program will be extended to all grades of the school year by year.
In recent years, the English Language Section has also worked together with other subjects to design cross-curricular (LAC) English Language Learning Units, so that students' learning of English can be interwoven with the learning of other subjects.
Tests and study adaptation measures:
There are two examinations and a mid-term test in each semester. In addition, for the purpose of continuous assessment, students' performance in project-based learning is counted as part of the examination marks for some subjects, and students' performance in lessons, homework and daily tests are also assessed.
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 participation in the Central Allocation of Secondary School Places System.
(1) academic performance in elementary school (40 points); (2) overall performance in interview (30 points); (3) performance in elementary school life (conduct and extracurricular activities) (30 points); and (4) student's relationship with the school (up to an additional 10 points).
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The school group Band is a few:
Ranking Estimate Band 2C-2B
School Wind:
A whole-school approach to pastoral care is implemented to help students. Each teacher is able to teach and counsel students with dedication, and most classes have a dual class teacher system, with two social workers serving students and helping families in need. The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) has set up scholarships, charitable funds, and a teaching development fund to support the work of the school.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
Cultivating active and independent learning is the focus of the school's training program. In the classroom, teachers use group discussions and e-learning to help students learn actively. The curriculum is complemented by educational activities such as extracurricular learning, field trips, field camps and leadership training. The school implements curriculum tailoring and standardization, with teachers' working groups selecting materials and preparing lessons to enhance students' motivation, and uses information technology to deliver lessons for effective learning.
In the area of reading, the school has implemented a whole-school reading program in both Chinese and English. Reading lessons are arranged at all levels and students are encouraged to borrow extracurricular books.
Teacher professional training and development:
Teachers of the school have been engaged in continuous learning, with 100-150 hours of learning over three years, and the school also organizes professional development activities for teachers on a regular basis. In addition, the school's 100% English teachers have attained the Language Benchmark, and teachers of all subjects have been attending a variety of professional development programs. Many teachers also participate in the curriculum development work of the Education Bureau, such as writing textbooks and supplementary exercises.
In recent years, teachers have received many awards, including the Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence, the Szeto Wah Good Teacher Award, the Outstanding Teacher Award, and the Caring Teacher Team Award.
Whole School Participation Model Integrated Education:
Key members of the Student Support Team include the Deputy Principal, Guidance Officer, Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, Curriculum Development Officer, Special Education Support Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Social Worker and Educational Psychologist. The school arranges teachers to enroll in IE related courses to enhance their professional competence. The school utilizes the Learning Support Grant to procure different training services and career planning experiences to help students learn and grow.
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; employing additional teachers/teaching assistants to support NCS students' Chinese language learning; and organizing cultural integration activities.
School facilities:
All classrooms are equipped with computer network access points and wireless networks. There are computer rooms (2), multimedia geography room (1), science labs (4), design and technology room, STEM room, visual arts room, music room, library, Chinese culture room, English Corner, counseling room, career planning room, and campus TV production room.
School contact information:
- Tel: 27274311
- Fax: 23473916
- Email: [email protected]
- Web site:http://www.holmglad.edu.hk
- Address: 26 Hiu Ming Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
- Webpage update: January 4, 2024
