Aberdeen Technical School
School Type
- Region: Hong Kong Southern District
- School Type: Subsidized
- Student Sex: Boys' School
- School Banding: Band 3
- Medium of Instruction: Mainly Chinese
- School religion: Catholic
School History
- Year of foundation: 1935
- School Sponsor: Salesian Missions of the Borough of Scotland
- Our mission: In line with the Gospel values and Fr. Baldwin's insights into the education of young people - a preventive education approach centered on religion, reason and love - we provide a whole-person education to enable young people to have a balanced development in the areas of spirituality, morality, intellectuality, physicality, social skills and aesthetics, and to develop their potentials to the best of their abilities through practical exercises; and to encourage them to face life positively and become good citizens and contribute to the society in the spirit of Salesian family. Within the spirit of the Salesian Family, we encourage them to face life positively, to become good citizens, and to give back to the community.
- School motto: Diligence, industry and morality
- Management structure: Under the supervision of the Incorporated Management Committee (IMC), the Executive Committee is the supreme executive body of the school, which is underpinned by twelve Ad Hoc Committees (AHCs) and eight Key Learning Area (KLA) Committees; and a number of working groups and subject committees have been set up under the AHCs and KLA Committees to enable them to collaborate with each other to carry out the work of the school in their respective areas.
- Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: Lam Chung Wai
- Existing Principal: Shum Ming Fai
Teacher Information
- Total number of teachers in the school: 48
- Percentage of teachers holding Diploma in Education: 98%
- Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 98%
- Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 44%
- Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 38%
Teacher seniority:
- Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 33%
- Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 4%
- Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 63%
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:
Religion, Chinese Language, Putonghua, Mathematics (S1)*, Integrated Humanities, Chinese History, Integrated Science*, Design and Technology, Computer and Information Technology, Music (S2 and S3), Visual Arts, Physical Education
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:
Religion, Ethics and Religion, Chinese Language, Civic and Social Development, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Common Electives, Design and Applied Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Introduction to Business, Accounting and Finance, Visual Arts, Physical Education (DSE), Arts Development (S4, S5), Physical Education
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) subjects from S4 to S6 in the 2023-2024 school year:
English
School-wide language policy:
- We will provide students with the appropriate language of learning according to their ability. While the basic language of learning for students is their mother tongue, we will offer English-medium subjects at senior secondary level for those who have a good foundation in English and who wish to do so, in order to facilitate articulation to post-secondary education.
- We will progressively introduce English as a medium of instruction (EMI) for capable students in junior secondary schools so that they can adapt to using English as a medium of instruction at an early stage.
- We will construct a conducive "English learning environment" and strengthen English learning measures to increase the number of people who are "suitable for learning through English".
- We will provide more English language learning support for students of lower socio-economic status to ensure that they have a choice of language learning opportunities.
Tests and study adaptation measures:
There are two examinations and two standardized tests each year as summative assessments, and mid-year developmental assessments in each subject through assignments, project work, daily tests and students' learning activities in class. Measures to accommodate learner diversity are also included in the assessment, with examination papers and challenge questions to enable the more able students to excel and be recognized.
Class Establishment:
- Number of S1 classes in this school year: 3
- Number of S2 classes in this school year: 3
- No. of S.3 classes in this school year: 3
- Number of S4 classes in this school year: 3
- Number of S5 classes in this school year: 3
- Number of S6 classes in this school year: 3
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 System. Student Achievement 25%; Conduct 20%; Extra-curricular Activities 10%; Interview Performance 40%; Contact with the School 5%.
How is Aberdeen Technical School?
The school group Band is a few:
Ranking Estimate Band 3B
School Wind:
In the school, students embrace the values of the Gospel and form a family with their teachers. The close teacher-student relationship helps to resolve students' growth and learning difficulties. We place a special emphasis on establishing a healthy lifestyle with our students. Students especially enjoy STEM activities, STEM competitions and sports.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
The school is an ordinary grammar school. We are committed to designing a curriculum that is specific, interactive, diversified, life-like and relevant to boys. Therefore, the Senior Secondary curriculum is tailored to the development of students' individual aptitudes and abilities, with elective subjects offered in the Humanities, Science, Technology, Arts and Physical Education learning areas. In the classroom, we emphasize the setting of clear learning targets, the promotion of interactive learning and the assessment of students' progress from time to time, as well as the need to summarize what has been learned at the end of each lesson. At the junior secondary level, we have implemented the "Independent Learning" program to develop students' self-learning ability, thereby enhancing their motivation to learn. Through the use of worksheets and classroom group discussions, learning has become more active and students' participation has been greatly enhanced. In recent years, the school has been committed to the development of STEM education, which aims to cultivate students' creative thinking and hands-on skills. A cross-curricular STEM school-based curriculum has been implemented in the junior secondary school to enable students to integrate the knowledge and skills of various subjects and then apply them in real life. The school has also raised funds to set up a STEM Education and Learning Center in the school to provide students with better facilities and environment to develop their communication, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, inquiry and logical thinking skills, so that they are well-equipped to cope with the pace of the rapidly changing society.
Teacher professional training and development:
In addition to attending the Teacher Development Day, teachers undertake annual refresher training to support the school's development, which includes STEM and SEN related training courses. Time has also been set aside in the timetable for teachers to work together to prepare lessons and exchange teaching ideas.
Whole School Participation Model Integrated Education:
The School adopts a whole-school approach in the implementation of integrated education by setting up a Student Support Team comprising the Deputy Principal, the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and Support Teachers, Social Workers, Chinese, English, Mathematics and Science Support Class Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Educational Psychologists to help students with SEN, and arranging for teachers to enroll in integrated education courses to enhance their professional competence. The school makes flexible use of the Learning Support Grant and other school resources to provide diversified support for students with SEN, including the employment of Integrated Teaching Assistants to provide learning support for students inside and outside the classroom, socialization training, and outsourcing of speech therapy to provide training for students in need. We also cater for students' learning differences through curriculum design, diversified teaching strategies, group teaching, homework and test adaptation, etc. to enhance students' learning effectiveness. The school also works closely with professionals such as the Education Bureau and school-based educational psychologists, conducts regular student assessments and meetings, and invites parents to participate in individual meetings, so as to help students design specific and feasible support plans or formulate Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) through multi-disciplinary talks. In addition, the school regularly disseminates information on SEN to all teachers, shares relevant concepts and teaching suggestions, and organizes all-teacher training on a need basis to enhance teachers' understanding of IE. The school strives to build up a whole-school inclusive culture through home-school and resource deployment and the provision of appropriate and diversified support services for students.
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; organizing cultural integration activities; and providing additional support (e.g., pull-outs/group learning, Pinyin teaching materials, etc.) as needed in the implementation of universal education in all grades (i.e., in all classes/groups) of the School. The school organizes Chinese Language Week and other cultural promotional activities every year to enable NCS students to experience the essence of Chinese culture together.
School facilities:
Language Lab, IT Innovation Lab, Smart Classroom, IT Lab, Design & Technology Lab, Electronics & Electricity Lab, Graphic Communication Lab, Multi-Media Learning Center (MMLC), Science Labs, Library, Music Room, Recording Studio, Multi-Activity Center, Fitness Room, Soccer Field, Basketball Court, Bowers & Co. Youth Center, and Student Residence Halls I and II. Air-conditioning, AppleTV "wireless" projection, and Fiber-Through-The-Classroom (FTTC) have been installed in all rooms. The new gymnasium, recording studio, multi-activity center, library and robotics training base will also provide space for students to create more diverse learning experiences. We hope that through the new facilities and balanced education, students will be inspired to think creatively, solve problems, work with others and analyze themselves.
School contact information:
- Phone: 25524141
- Fax: 25521702
- Email: [email protected]
- Web site:http://www.ats.edu.hk
- Address: 1 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
- Webpage update: January 4, 2024
