Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School

Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School

Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School
Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School

Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School is a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) school located in Yau Tsim Mong District. The school accepts both male and female students and the medium of instruction is mainly Chinese. Founded in 1950, the school is run by the Seventh-day Adventist Educational Organization (Hong Kong) Limited and is a Christian school.

School Type

  • District: Yau Tsim Mong
  • School Type: DSS
  • Student Sex: Co-educational
  • School Banding: Band 3
  • Medium of Instruction: Mainly Chinese
  • School religion: Christianity

School History

  • Year of foundation: 1950
  • School Sponsor: Seventh-day Adventist Education Organization (Hong Kong) Limited
  • Objective: To uphold the principle of holistic Christian education, to help students develop Christian character, to ensure balanced development of students in the three aspects of spirituality, intellectuality and physicality, and to enable them to fully experience the pursuit of human justice, the realization of their potentials, and the benefit of the people.
  • School Motto: "Always do what is best".
  • Management structure: A school-based management and accountability system is in place. Under the School Management Committee, the School Administration Committee, the Staff Association and the Parent-Teacher Association have been set up to provide different opportunities for different stakeholders to participate in school affairs. The school sponsoring body also subsidizes students with outstanding academic performance to go on overseas exchange trips, such as study tours to the United Kingdom and the United States, to experience the learning life in foreign countries. In addition, the school also provides scholarships and grants to encourage students to further their studies.
  • Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: Cham Chi Fan
  • Existing Principal: Leung Wing Mui

Teacher Information

  • Total number of teachers in the school: 40
  • Percentage of Teachers holding Diploma in Education : 88%
  • Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 98%
  • Percentage of Teachers with Masters/Doctoral Degrees: 55%
  • Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 18%

Teacher seniority:

  • Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 47%
  • Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 8%
  • Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 45%

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*, Science*, Geography, Chinese History, History, Life and Society, Computer, Religion, Visual Arts, Science and Technology Education for Junior Secondary Schools, Moral Education, Physical Education, Music*.

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, History, Chinese History, Introduction to Business Accounting and Finance, Economics, Extended Mathematics (Module 1), Moral Education, Religion, Physical Education, Music, Applied Learning

Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) subjects from S4 to S6 in the 2023-2024 school year:

English

School-wide language policy:

To develop students' biliteracy and trilingualism, English and mother-tongue classes are organized at the junior secondary level, and students are taught in different subjects according to their language ability. Extended English teaching activities are organized in some subjects to provide students with more opportunities to get in touch with and use English. Students learn English and Putonghua through different channels in the daily life of the school by means of infiltration. In addition, after-school "diversified English bridging courses and activities" are organized to help students adapt to English learning. To strengthen the teaching of English, the school has employed three expatriate English teachers, implemented a school-based reading program, published a collection of students' essays, and encouraged students to participate in the Inter-school Speech Festival Competition.

School-based programs:

1. Elective subjects: 2X. Students will take two elective subjects according to their abilities and interests.
2. Curriculum Focus: Teachers organize the "school-based curriculum" according to the needs and interests of students, focusing on competency orientation, knowledge acquisition, and the establishment of a correct attitude towards life. The English Language Section of the Junior Secondary School has participated in the School-based Support Program of the Education Bureau for many years to plan the curriculum and enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching. The New Senior Secondary School has adopted a diversified subject selection strategy and has also introduced the Applied Learning subject to cater for the needs of students. School-based gifted programmes are organized to inspire and develop students' potentials and cater for learning diversity.

Tests and study adaptation measures:

Examinations and standardized tests are held twice a year, and assessment tools such as reports, learning calendars, self-assessment and peer assessment are used to develop students' generic skills and encourage continuous learning.

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:

  • S1 (S1) Tuition Fee for the 2022-2023 school year: $2760
  • S2(S2) Tuition Fee for School Year 2022-2023: $2760
  • Tuition Fee for Secondary 3 (S3) in the 2022-2023 school year: $2760
  • S4 (S4) Tuition Fee for the 2022-2023 school year: $2760
  • S5 (S5) Tuition Fee for School Year 2022-2023: $2760
  • S6 (S6) Tuition Fee in the 2022-2023 school year: $2760

Tuition Fee Remission: The school provides free or 1/2 tuition fee remission. Needy students (including students from families on Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) and students receiving financial assistance from the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) of the Working Families and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFA)) may apply for fee remission.

Application for S1 admission:

The school accepts applications for S1 Discretionary Places and participation in the Central Allocation of Secondary School Places System.
Criteria and weighting for admission to S1 discretionary places: internal grades 20%, performance on interview 20%, conduct 20%, performance on extracurricular activities/services 20%, and ranking on the "List of Applicants for Academic Achievement" 20%.

Orientation and Healthy Living:

Orientation activities include the Enlightenment Program, English Camp, Multiple Intelligences Learning Camp, and Parent Seminar for new students to inspire students' interest in learning and cultivate a positive attitude towards learning.
The school arranges for students of Forms 1 to 3 to stay at school for lunch and enjoy a healthy diet. The school pays attention to students' physical, mental and spiritual health through regular classes, seminars, life education and volunteer training, and actively implements career planning education to help students grasp the elements of personal growth and establish life goals. Schools, PTAs and churches cooperate with each other to enable all school stakeholders to understand the healthy lifestyle.

How is Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School?

How is Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School?

Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School Band幾:

The ranking of Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School is estimated to be Band 3A.

School Wind:

A holistic approach to counseling is adopted to help students grow. In the Junior Forms, there are two classroom teachers so that the classroom teachers can pay more attention to the personal growth of the students. Teachers regularly discuss with parents on parenting issues to ensure the cooperation between home and school. The Career Planning Team also provides students and parents with a variety of seminars on further education and career choices. The school has been awarded the Caring School Award for many years, and its mission and performance in caring for students have been widely recognized by the community.

Learning and Teaching Strategies :

The school adheres to the principle of student-centeredness, and has reorganized the curriculum in the three major subjects of Chinese, English and Mathematics according to students' abilities. Different modes of teaching are implemented, e.g. English and Chinese are taught in groups. Teachers adopt "tiered" teaching strategies to create opportunities for students to achieve their goals. School sponsoring bodies provide opportunities for students to go overseas and to the Mainland for hands-on learning, including cultural exchange tours to the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and the Philippines (language).

Teacher professional training and development:

The school has young and enthusiastic teachers. Among the 40 full-time teachers, 87% have completed teacher training and 58% have master degrees. In recent years, the school has been organizing school-based training and workshops to guide teachers' professional development.

Whole School Participation Model Integrated Education:

The School upholds the principles of "early identification", "early support", "whole school approach" and "home-school co-operation" in promoting integrated education. The Special Learning Needs (SEN) Co-ordination Team flexibly utilizes resources to optimize classroom teaching, arrange additional support for students with learning difficulties and provide individualized and strengthened support.

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. As the Chinese language foundation of NCS students is relatively weak, it is necessary to strengthen their Chinese language foundation to enhance their competitiveness and sense of belonging. The school employs teaching assistants to support the NCS students and organizes after-school Chinese tutorial classes to provide personalized support. In terms of curriculum, students are divided into groups according to their Chinese language level to cater for the differences in their abilities.

School facilities:

All classrooms, auditoriums and special rooms are equipped with computer networks, air-conditioning and multimedia projectors. Other special rooms include: library, language lab, computer lab, music room, physics and biology room, integrated science and chemistry room, audio-visual room, student activity room, and multimedia classroom. In addition, there are cross-curricular learning programs at each level to enable students to master what they have learned and apply what they have learned.

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The Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) System consists of two phases: Discretionary Places Allocation (DP) and Central Allocation (CA).
Discretionary places refer to S1 places reserved by schools for self-admission of students. Government, aided and caput secondary schools are allowed to reserve S1 places not exceeding 30%, while DSS secondary schools are allowed to reserve S1 places exceeding 30%.
The application period for the 2024 Discretionary Places is from January 2 to January 16, 2024. All secondary schools participating in the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) System (participating secondary schools) will accept applications during the same period. Parents of current Primary 6 students participating in the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) will receive two copies of the Application Form for Secondary 1 Discretionary Places in early December 2023 through their children's elementary school.
Parents may refer to the "Handbook on Application for Secondary One Discretionary Places", or visitEducation Bureau(https://www.edb.gov.hk/) or call: 2891 0088 for a list of schools through the Education Bureau's automated telephone enquiry system.
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