SKH Lam Woo Memorial 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 | 132 | 40 | 6 | 78 | 8 |
Admission requirements, criteria and weighting:
- 40% S1 Discretionary Places Admission Criteria and Weighting: Performance in Interview;
- 40% Department of Education "Student Achievement Sub-List" and Interscholastic Performance Assessment;
- 10% Extracurricular activities, volunteerism and awards;
- 10% Contact the middle school.
- Grade B or above is required for the whole year of P.5 and the first semester of P.6.
School Type
- Area：Kwai Tsing
- School Type: Subsidized
- Student Sex: Co-educational
- School Banding: Band 1
- Medium of Instruction: English as the main language
- School religion: Christianity
School History
- Founding year: 1970
- Sponsor: Sheng Kung Tsung Tsung (Hong Kong) Secondary School Council Ltd.
- Objective: To provide holistic education in the spirit of Christ and to cultivate students to pursue excellence in the balanced development of spirituality, morality, intellectuality, physicality, social skills and aesthetics, as well as the qualities of "Lam Nursing People": leadership, enthusiasm, humility, wisdom, optimism, creativity, empathy and sense of responsibility.
- School motto: Truth sets you free
- Management Structure: There are eight departments: Administration, College and Career Counseling, Discipline, Extracurricular Activities, General Affairs, Counseling, Learning and Teaching, and Moral and Civic Education, which comprise the three clusters of Management and Organization, Learning and Teaching, School Ethos, and Student Support. Important decisions are made in consultation with teachers. The establishment of the Advisory Committee enhances the communication and understanding between the IMC and the teachers.
- Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: Yu Tak Fan
- Current Principal: Cheng Hang-yung
Teacher Information
- Total number of teachers in the school: 62
- Percentage of Teachers holding Diploma in Education: 90%
- Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 98%
- Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 60%
- Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 19%
Teacher seniority:
- Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 19%
- Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 13%
- Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 68%
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, Chinese History, Physical Education, Putonghua (S1), Religion
English Language Teaching (ELT) subjects from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
English Language, Mathematics, Life and Society, Computing, Design and Technology, Geography, World History, Home Economics, Integrated Science (S1 and S2), Interdisciplinary English Language Learning (S1), Music, Visual Arts, Biology (S3), Chemistry (S3), Physics (S3)
Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 Literature and Literature subjects in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Ethics and Religion, Sports, Religion
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) subjects from S4 to S6 in the 2023-2024 school year:
English Language, Mathematics, Civics and Social Development, Enterprise, Accounting and Financial Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, World History, ICT, Physics.
School-wide language policy:
English is the main language of instruction. Two expatriate English teachers to help students improve their English communication skills. English award program and regular English Day to create an English-speaking atmosphere. School announcements are made in both English and Putonghua. Chinese and English Debate Teams to enhance language training. Scholarships are awarded to students who excel in biliteracy and trilingualism.
Tests and study adaptation measures:
There will be one standardized test and two examinations throughout the year. Continuous assessment will account for 20% of the total grade for the year, based on classroom performance and daily coursework.
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 S.K.H. Lam Woo Memorial College?
The school group Band is a few:
Ranking Estimate Band 1A
School Wind:
Founded on biblical truth, the school has a simple and honest atmosphere, with a strong learning culture and a friendly atmosphere between teachers and students. Two social workers from the Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), an educational psychologist from the Anglican Communion, and a senior teacher provide counseling to the students. A dual class teacher system is practiced at Form I level to strengthen the care for students.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
Biliteracy and trilingualism are emphasized, and the Advanced Placement and Remedial Program takes care of learner diversity. There are English and Mathematics Advanced Placement Classes and Chinese, English and Mathematics Tutorial Classes in the Junior High School, and Chinese and English Advanced Placement Classes in the Senior High School. Students are trained in the nine generic skills and higher-order thinking through academic subjects. Both boys and girls are required to take Design and Technology and Home Economics to develop life skills. The senior secondary school offers a diversified curriculum with a mix of arts, science and commerce. A cross-curricular English program is offered to Secondary 1 students to facilitate their adaptation to an English-medium teaching environment. The Library organizes book fairs and book talks regularly and provides up-to-date information through its website.
Teacher professional training and development:
Emphasis is placed on the professional development of teachers, compiling professional development files, encouraging continuous learning, professional exchanges, conducting research and developing the school into a learning organization. Teachers' seminars and exchange visits are organized every year.
Whole School Participation Model Integrated Education:
The School adopts a "Whole School Approach" in the implementation of IE. The School has set up a Student Support Team (comprising the Deputy Principal, the Coordinating Teacher, and the Chinese, English and Mathematics teachers) to support students with SEN, and has arranged for teachers to enroll in IE-related 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 IE tutors and IE assistants to provide appropriate support for students, as well as the school's speech therapy and occupational therapy services to provide training for students in need. The school also provides speech therapy and occupational therapy services to provide training for students with special educational needs. The school also caters for students' learning diversity through curriculum design, diversified teaching strategies, and adaptation of homework and tests to enhance the learning effectiveness of students with special educational needs (SEN). The school also works closely with the Education Bureau and professionals such as educational psychologists to conduct regular individual meetings and student assessments, and invites parents to participate in meetings and workshops.
School facilities:
There is an indoor athletic field, a lecture hall that seats over 200, a spacious student activity room, two fitness rooms, an English Court, a multi-media production room, a school history building, and the St. Paul's Chapel. The auditorium, special rooms, and all classrooms are equipped with computers, projectors, and air-conditioning, and the cafeteria is air-conditioned.
School contact information:
- Tel: 24208893
- Fax: 24205850
- Email: [email protected]
- Web site:http://www.lamwoo.edu.hk
- Address: 397 Kwai Shing Circuit, Kwai Chung, N.T.
- Webpage update: January 4, 2024
