Cognitio College (Kowloon)
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Grammar School (Kowloon) is an aided school in Kowloon City District which admits both boys and girls with English as the medium of instruction. Founded in 1962, the school is organized by the Arts and Science College Foundation Limited.
Application for S1 admission:
The school accepts applications for S1 Discretionary Places and participation in the Central Allocation of Secondary School Places System.
Self-allocation and central allocation (Part A and Part B) places in 2024
| Form 1 | Secondary One places | Self-supporting places | Part A places | Part B places | Knock-in Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 132 | 40 | 8 | 76 | 8 |
Admission requirements, criteria and weighting:
- 50% Academic Performance (including EDB subgrades);
- 10% Extracurricular Activity Performance and Awards;
- 20% Conduct (B average or better);
- 20% Interview Performance.
School Type
- District: Kowloon City
- School Type: Subsidized
- Student Sex: Co-educational
- School Banding: Band 2
- Medium of Instruction: English as the main language
- School Religion: Not Applicable
School History
- Year of establishment: 1962
- Sponsor: Arts and Science College Foundation Limited
- Mission: Our school is committed to providing students with a whole-person education that emphasizes ethics, intellect, physique, social skills, and aesthetics, develops students' potential, and fosters a spirit of commitment to serve our country and society.
- School Motto: Learning, Questioning, Thinking, Discerning, Acting.
- Management structure: The School Executive Committee is responsible for planning the school development strategy and coordinating the year-round priorities. The Learning, Teaching and Assessment Committee (LTAAC) plans and coordinates curriculum development and assessment, whole-school academic activities, and cross-curricular studies and measures to address learner diversity. The Student Development Committee (SDC) plans and implements student development, counseling, discipline, moral and civic education, career planning and co-curricular activities. In collaboration with the Student Development Committee, the Heads of Grades assist in the development and implementation of the Moral and Civic Education (MCE) focus centers at all levels in accordance with the needs of students' growth and promote moral and civic education.
- Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: Au-Yeung Wai Yin
- Current Principal: Tan Kwok Hin
Teacher Information
- Total number of teachers in the school: 61
- Percentage of teachers holding Diploma in Education : 95%
- Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 100%
- Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 63%
- Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 30%
Teacher seniority:
- Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 24%
- Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 15%
- Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 61%
Teaching and Learning
Language of Instruction:
The medium of instruction is mainly English.
The subject of Chinese Language Teaching and Learning from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese Language, Life and Society, Chinese History, History, Putonghua, Music, Physical Education, Visual Art
English Language Teaching (ELT) subjects from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
English Language, Geography, Integrated Science (S1-S2, S3: including Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 Literature and Literature subjects in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese Language, Civic and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Visual Arts, Tourism and Hospitality, Sports
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) subjects from S4 to S6 in the 2023-2024 school year:
English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Geography, Business, Introduction to Accounting and Finance, Information and Communication Technology
School-wide language policy:
The school emphasizes on language development and enhances students' biliteracy and trilingualism through diversified language activities. The school employs three expatriate teachers to teach oral English at all levels. In order to enhance the English proficiency of junior secondary students, the school has implemented the "English for Life" and "Cross-curricular Language Learning" programs at S1 and S2 levels, including English cooking, drama and reading lessons. The school creates an English-speaking environment in different parts of the campus by organizing morning sharing sessions, cross-curricular reading award scheme, writing competitions, reading circles, English ambassadors, English corner, English Kitchen, English Café, and other academic activities at lunchtime. Scholarships are available to encourage students to participate in summer English training programs in the UK to further enhance their English proficiency. Experienced specialists are employed to train students to participate in the Inter-school Speech Festival Competition, the Joint Schools English Reading Challenge, the English Drama Competition, and the Journalism and Writing Program. Our Chinese Language teachers organize language tournaments and train students to participate in inter-school speech festivals, joint school literary competitions, school-based and joint school book clubs, and other cross-curricular reading activities, so as to make students more knowledgeable and biliterate and trilingual.
Tests and study adaptation measures:
Progressive assessment is used to provide effective feedback to stimulate learning and improve learning effectiveness. Teachers use a variety of modes to assess students' academic performance according to the purpose and process of learning. Students are also encouraged to conduct self-assessment and peer assessment so that they can improve their learning through understanding their own learning process. The curriculum is adapted for different classes to cater for learner diversity. The school will also make test adaptations for individual students with special learning needs as recommended by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA).
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:
No Tuition Fee Payment
Orientation and Healthy Living:
The S1 Orientation Day is held at the end of August every year to help students develop a responsible attitude towards learning and handling, and to build up a team spirit in each class in preparation for secondary school life. In addition, there are Summer English Bridging Program and Mathematics Tutorial Classes to enhance students' English and Mathematics skills. The Middle School Parents' Day is held at the end of August for parents to learn more about the school culture and learning requirements.
The school has set up the "Heart-Healthy Ambassadors" to promote physical, mental and emotional health as well as positive interpersonal relationships. Moral and civic education programs include healthy internet access, anti drug and anti smoking, sex education and emotional health education. The Physical Education Program enhances physical fitness training with a variety of courses, including rope skipping, swimming, golf and bowling. The annual cross-curricular "Jump Rope for Heart" activity and the Inter-social Fun Day encourage students to develop an exercise habit to maintain physical and mental health.
Arts and Science College (Kowloon) Yes or No
College of Arts and Sciences (Kowloon) Band幾:
Estimated Ranking of Arts and Science Colleges (Kowloon) Band 2B-2A
School Wind:
The school has a simple and well-organized ethos and the students are polite and well-behaved. Positive values are actively cultivated in a caring environment and students are well equipped to do their jobs. Through volunteerism, organization of club activities and leadership training, students' leadership skills and sense of community service are continuously enhanced. "The Ambassadors and seniors provide peer support to students, enabling them to develop positive thinking and loving relationships with each other.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
The school is committed to nurturing students to develop their potential as lifelong learners in the pursuit of excellence. The school is committed to building a learning campus, creating an English-rich environment and strengthening students' independent learning ability. In order to enhance students' English proficiency, the Junior Secondary School implements school-based cross-curricular language learning and cross-curricular reading to enable students to utilize English and become quality readers. Creative thinking and holistic thinking skills are nurtured through the learning of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, and students are encouraged to actively participate in co-curricular activities to put their learning into practice. Students are also encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities to apply what they have learnt. Regular life-wide learning activities, academic lectures and cultural exchange tours to major cities in the UK, Asia and Mainland China broaden students' horizons and enrich their learning experience. In addition, the school organizes the "Sharing of Outstanding Coursework" activity every semester to encourage students of different levels to share their learning achievements and experiences, and to create a culture of mutual appreciation and peer learning.
Teacher professional training and development:
Teachers actively participate in various professional development programs. Teachers participated in various professional development programs and more than 60% of them have obtained master's or doctoral degrees. This year's school-based professional training focused on collaborative lesson planning, assessment quality enhancement and positive education implementation strategies to improve teaching effectiveness and create a positive culture.
Whole School Participation Model Integrated Education:
The Student Support Team, comprising the Coordinator for Special Learning Needs, experienced counselors, social workers and English and Chinese Language teachers, assists and counsels students with special learning needs and maintains close contact with parents to provide support. The Student Support Team makes good use of the School Support Grant to arrange speech therapy services, social training groups, learning support and career counseling for students with SEN. Educational psychologists, clinical psychologists and social workers also provide appropriate counseling to individual 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; arranging intensive Chinese language teaching modes (e.g. pull-out learning on a need basis, group learning, etc.); and organizing cultural integration activities.
School facilities:
The design of the new Kai Tak campus combines environmental protection, creativity, openness and learning elements. Environmentally friendly facilities include rainwater harvesting system, solar panels, green roofs, and so on. On the creative side, the school has a Creative Studio, a Creative Media Studio, a Drama Troupe Rehearsal Room and an Orchestra Rehearsal Room to enhance students' creativity in science, technology, music and performing arts. In addition to the auditorium, the Lecture Room and Lecture Hall can be used for performances and lectures. New teaching facilities have been purchased to facilitate students' use of e-learning to enhance learning effectiveness and develop multiple intelligences.
School contact information:
- Tel: 23231741
- Fax: 23255465
- Email: [email protected]
- Web site:http://www.cckln.edu.hk
- Address: 6 Muk Hung Street, Kowloon City, Kowloon
Related information:
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- Arts and Science College (Kowloon) Wikipedia
- Webpage update: January 4, 2024
