Po On Commercial Association Wong Siu Ching Secondary School
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 | 136 | 41 | 9 | 78 | 8 |
Admission requirements, criteria and weighting:
- 40% Academic standing;
- 20% Conduct;
- 20% Extracurricular Activities;
- 20% Interview Performance.
- The admission criteria emphasize the development of multiple intelligences.
School Type
- District: Tsuen Wan
- School Type: Subsidized
- Student Sex: Co-educational
- School Banding: Band 1
- Medium of Instruction: English as the main language
- School Religion: Not Applicable
School History
- Year of Establishment: 1979
- School Sponsor: Baoan Chamber of Commerce Affiliated Schools Limited
- Objectives: The objectives of the school are not only to guide students to be sensible and law-abiding, but also to cultivate their virtues and develop their potentials, so that they can become outstanding students with good academic performance, talents and virtues, and contribute to the society for the benefit of the public in the future.
- School Motto: Respect, Harmony and Sensitivity
- Management structure: The school has a clear administrative structure with IMC members working closely together to set a clear direction for the school. The IMC, which comprises not only the school sponsoring body (SSB) managers and the Principal, but also teachers, parents, alumni and independent managers, is responsible for setting the school's development goals and advising on school activities and finances. The Supervisor has a strong educational vision and is a regular source of advice on school development. The Principal has extensive administrative and management experience and is able to lead the school in its continuous development. The three Deputy Principals effectively assist the Principal in implementing various policies.
- Existing Supervisor/Chairman of School Management Committee: Chiu Chi-kin
- Existing Principal: Chan Chi-wai
Teacher Information
- Total number of teachers in the school: 57
- Percentage of Teachers holding Diploma in Education: 100%
- Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 100%
- Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 54%
- Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 46%
Teacher seniority:
- Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 26%
- Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 20%
- Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 54%
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, Putonghua, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
English Language Teaching (ELT) subjects from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
- S1-S3: English Language, Mathematics, Geography, Computer Science, History
- S1 and S2: Science
- S3: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 Literature and Literature subjects in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Civic and Social Development, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
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, History, Geography, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Introduction to Business Accounting and Finance
School-wide language policy:
Starting from the 2010/11 school year, English has been adopted as the medium of instruction (MOI) for major subjects in our school. Subjects taken in English for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Information and Communication Technology, Economics and Accounting; and subjects taken in Chinese include Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Liberal Studies and Visual Arts.
Tests and study adaptation measures:
The school has two tests and two examinations. Teachers of all subjects utilize diversified continuous assessment to promote student learning. The school also emphasizes on the analysis of test data to fully grasp the learning strengths and weaknesses of students, so as to provide feedback to the teaching.
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
How is Baoan Chamber of Commerce Wong Siu Ching Secondary School?
The school group Band is a few:
Ranking Estimate Band 1B
School Wind:
The school has been working quietly for many years to cultivate students' growth and has successfully established five specialties:
- Purity and simplicity of the school ethos - The school has made the maintenance of simplicity and simplicity of the school ethos a long-term priority, and has endeavored to cultivate the character of the students. Students are generally caring, courteous, friendly, follow teachers' instructions, and are capable of self-management.
- Public examination results are maintained at a high level - the high pass and merit rates in HKCEE, HKALE, DSE, English, Mathematics, Liberal Studies and elective subjects have laid a good foundation for students' further studies and employment.
- "The school has a strong record of achievement - students participate actively in extra-curricular activities and excel in music, visual arts, speech and sports. The school's five traditional strengths in sports (Chinese and English speech, choral singing, handball, badminton and blue ball) have produced many talents for the HKSI and the Hong Kong team.
- The Uniformed Services perform well - St. John's Ambulance, St. John's Nursing, and the Girl Guides are of excellent quality and serve as a base for the development of student leaders at the school.
- Emphasis on humanistic education - The school is committed to cultivating students' cultural literacy through the subtle influence of soft power, from the campus decorations to the annual cultural festivals.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
We emphasize on students' academic performance, actively cultivate students' learning ability, and provide diversified pathways for students to develop their strengths and realize their dreams. We also emphasize on character education and make full use of the classroom teachers' lessons, junior high school life education lessons and the activities organized by the Moral, Civic and National Education Section to cultivate students' simple and resolute character, so that they can fight against social evils and become the pillars of the society. We make use of the lunch and after-school sessions, outreach days, and collaboration with different organizations in the community to provide students with more diversified learning opportunities, including visits to the Legislative Council, learning skills workshops, creative thinking training, leadership training, and cultural and arts appreciation activities. Reading is a fundamental part of learning and an important personal quality, and the school places special emphasis on cultivating the reading habit of junior secondary students. The school pays particular attention to the development of reading habits in junior high school students. We have set up English and Chinese reading classes for junior high school students, and organized the "Reading Award Scheme" in the library, as well as the sharing of good books in the morning assemblies of teachers and students and book exhibitions in the school, so as to enable students to build up a good foundation.
Teacher professional training and development:
The school attaches great importance to the continuous development and training of teachers. In order to meet the development of the school and the needs of teachers, the school organizes a variety of training workshops and activities at different times of the day, with a view to enhancing the personal qualities and academic qualities of all teachers as well as their teaching effectiveness.
Whole School Participation Model Integrated Education:
The school has set up a Special Support Co-ordinator to provide special support to students. The main members of the support team are counselors who have completed relevant training courses at different levels of the Education Bureau, and the team uses the additional Learning Support Grant to support students with SEN through the following specific measures: teaching and assessment adjustment, speech therapy, clinical psychological support, social training groups, positive leadership training, joyful companion program, personal learning In addition, the Support Group will work with the social workers to develop a new curriculum for the school. In addition, the support team will discuss with social workers and school-based educational psychologists to discuss the needs of individual students and provide them with appropriate assessment and support. On the other hand, teachers of the Support Group will meet with parents to listen to their views and discuss the progress of students, and provide relevant seminars for parents to attend.
School facilities:
2 ball fields, general purpose and rainy day playgrounds, climbing wall, fitness equipment, 1 auditorium, 27 classrooms, a library with over 10,000 books, 5 laboratories, Chinese room, English room, Math Corner, Liberal Studies room, Music room, Art room, Geography room, Home Economics room, Multi-media room, History and Independent Learning room, Virtual Reality room, Design and Crafts room, Computer labs, Language room, Campus TV, Student Activity room, and the School History Center. Classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards for use by students. Classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards for teaching purposes and lockers for students' use. The whole school is equipped with air-conditioning facilities.
School contact information:
- Tel: 24140157
- Fax: 24123843
- Email: [email protected]
- Web site:http://pocawsc.edu.hk
- Address: 2 Tai Pa Street, Tsuen Wan, N.T.
- Baoan Chamber of Commerce Wong Siu Ching Secondary School Wikipedia
- Webpage update: January 4, 2024
