Tuen Mun
Baptist Wing Lung Secondary School
Address: Tai Hing Gardens, Phase II, 6A Ho Hing Circuit, Tuen Mun, N.T.
Tel: 24643638
Email: bwlss@bwlss.edu.hk
Fax: 24634382
URL: http://www.bwlss.edu.hk
How to travel to Baptist Wing Lung Secondary School
LRT (Choy Yee Bridge Station), West Rail (Tuen Mun Station), 66M or 66P (from Tsuen Wan MTR Station to Tai Hing).
About
Baptist Wing Lung Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1996. The school is located in Tuen Mun, and covers an area of approximately 5800 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Ng Cheuk Wing Margaret Dr.,And the principal is Cheng Kai Lam Mr. (M.Ed.). The sponsoring body of Baptist Wing Lung Secondary School is The Baptist Convention of Hong Kong and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "We are committed to providing high quality education for the youth infused with Christian values with a view to giving our students a balance growth in the aspects of ethics, intellect, physique, social skills, aesthetics and spirituality."School has Parent-Teacher Association,has student union,doesn't has IMC,has old students/alumni associations, the existence of these organizations promotes the cohesion and cooperation of the school community. The motto of Baptist Wing Lung Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Wisdom, Kindness, Loyalty and Faith, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 4 classes. Form 2: 4 classes.
Form 3: 4 classes. Form 4: 4 classes.
Form 5: 4 classes. Form 6: 4 classes.
^It is important to note that these class numbers may change over time, so students and parents should check with the school for the most up-to-date class structure when applying for admission.
2022-2023
Secondary One Entrance
Our school will accept discretionary places. Our school will participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2023 ).1. Academic results 50%
2. Interview performance 50% (including conduct, extra-curricular activities, prizes, performance, etc.)
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
1. Orientation Day 2. Adventure-based Training Camp 3. Summer holiday learning activities 4. Summer holiday course for adaptation to S.1
In 2019, we gained the honour of "Caring School Campus" for the second time apart from obtaining The Most Caring Teaching Team Award in the Caring School Campus Award Scheme previously. Besides, we received the honour of Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence (2012/2013) in "Guidance and Discipline", "The Most Harmonious School Campus" in the competition organized by the City University of Hong Kong in 2011. We have also obtained Bronze Award in the Hong Kong Healthy Schools Award Scheme held by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. All these awards definitely show appreciation for our efforts to establish a good learning environment for our students.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Baptist Wing Lung Secondary School is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $340".
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $340".
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $340".
The PTA dues are $50" per year.
Student union fee: $30".
The approved charge for non-standard items is 310 per year.
Other charges/fees: $0.
^Please note that the above prices and charges are for reference only and may change over time. Students and parents should check with the school for the latest tuition and related fee details when applying for admission.
2022-2023 Faculty Profile (Including Principal)
Based on 2022/2023 data, Baptist Wing Lung Secondary School has a total of 65 teachers and 56 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 84% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 98% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 38% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 16% of the total number of teachers in the school.
In terms of seniority of teachers, the data are as follows:
∎ Teachers with 0-4 years of experience account for 25% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 3% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 72% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Baptist Wing Lung Secondary School has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. there are many teachers hold master's, doctoral or above degrees, which will help to provide more in-depth and professional educational content. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 72% of teachers have 10 or more years of seniority. This means that they have accumulated rich experience and professional knowledge in the teaching field, and can better guide and support the growth of students.These teacher profiles reflect that Baptist Wing Lung Secondary School has a team of strong and experienced teachers who provide a high quality education to their students.
Subjects offered in the 2022-2023 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Life and Society, Chinese History, History, Geography, Computer, Design and Technology, Home Economics, Putonghua, Christian Education, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics Compulsory Part, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4, S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Information and Communication Technology, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Health Management and Social Care (S.4, S.5), Mathematics Extended Part Module 2, Visual Arts, Christian Education, Music, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Language Across Curriculum (LAC) (S.4), Vocational English (S.5)
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Life and Society, Chinese History, History, Geography, Computer, Design and Technology, Home Economics, Putonghua, Christian Education, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics Compulsory Part (S5, S6),Citizenship and Social Development, Physics (S5, S6), Chemistry (S5, S6), Biology (S5, S6), Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (S5, S6), Information and Communication Technology, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Health Management and Social Care, Visual Arts, Christian Education, Music, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics Compulsory Part (S4), Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (S4),
Physics (S4), Chemistry (S4), Biology (S4), Language Across Curriculum (LAC) (S.4, S.5)
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
BWLSS is well-equipped with up-to-date facilities including a number of multi-media learning centres. The school campus is covered with WiFi. Successive school improvements further enable our school to meet the requirements arising from the rapid changes in curriculum and teaching methods in recent years. Our school also pays effort in greening the school environment so that our students can learn in a relaxing, beautiful and healthy campus.
Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
Theme:
Acquire knowledge for seeking truths
Prepare yourselves for serving others
Major concerns:
1. Foster curriculum development to improve learning effectiveness
2. Foster positive attitudes and encourage students to go upstream
School Management Organisation:
Under the school-based management framework, teachers and parents participate directly in school decision-making. The collective wisdom of school managers helps improve the teaching and learning environment as well as the effectiveness of students' learning. All managers work together to ensure better school management and enhance the performance of our school.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
In 2007, the Incorporated Management Committee of the school has been established. With the spirit of school-based management, different stakeholders like the school sponsoring body, the principal, teachers, parents, alumni and independent members take part in the decision-making so as to enhance the quality and effectiveness of education.
School Green Policy:
Our school strives to promote environmental education. In order to arouse the awareness of environmental protection among students, our school has organised various activities by which students have become more concerned about the well-being of the globe. The effort and achievements of our school are widely recognised. Owing to our contribution, we have won School Honours Award under Schools Environmental Award Scheme for 5 consecutive years, Gold Award and Devotion of Promotion of Sustainable Development Honours Award (in recognition of receiving the SD Community Project Award for six consecutive years) of the Sustainable Development School Award Programme, and also the Bronze Award in the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence(Schools: Secondary). We have gained the enduring honour of "Green School".
Details: http://www.bwlss.edu.hk
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Since the establishment of our school, we have persisted in mother-tongue teaching. To enhance students' capability of handling trilingualism is also our school major concern. We firmly believe that mother tongue is the most effective medium of instruction for our students by which they can fully acquire the subject knowledge and develop higher order thinking. Concurrently, English language learning is always a top priority. We adopt small class teaching in English subject. We are devoted to creating a favourable English learning environment for our students. By launching different English learning programmes, the English standards of our students have greatly improved.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
We received the honour of Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence (2016/2017) in “Science Education Key Learning Area”. To improve learning effectiveness through the enhancement of students' self-learning skills is our school major concern. Besides the implementation of e-learning, we also create student learning communities and equip students with learning strategies. Our teachers are responsive, hardworking, dedicated and innovative. Significant upgrading in the professional qualification of teachers can be seen. The professional development and mentorship schemes of our school encourage peer lesson observation, collaborative lesson preparation, lesson study and other informal sharing among our teachers. Catering for students' diverse learning needs, we adjust the curriculum according to students' individual differences. Cross-curricular integration is implemented to reduce overlapping content and make good use of the teaching resources. The junior secondary subject, Life and Society, aims at helping students to develop a positive understanding of oneself and to become informed and responsible citizens.
Our school is also devoted to promoting STEM education so as to develop among students a solid knowledge foundation and enhance their interests in Science, Technology and Mathematics, to strengthen their ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills to solve authentic problems, as well as to foster innovation and design thinking as required in the 21st century.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. Our students are given proper guidance to decide on the elective subjects that best suit their interests, aptitudes and abilities.
2. Curriculum highlights: The junior secondary subjects from different key learning areas aim at developing students' thinking skills and bridging the senior secondary curriculum.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Reading to Learn: Besides the Chinese and English reading lessons, we have launched the School-wide Reading Campaign to promote a reading culture in school and enhance students' interest in reading. Details of the campaign:
1. reading sessions in both Chinese and English lessons
2. cross-curricular reading scheme
3. book sharing and recommendation in morning and school assemblies
4. reading award scheme
5. reading club
6. speeches by popular authors for students
7. bookcrossing events and annual book fair
8. classroom libraries in junior forms
Life Planning Education:
Help students make a wise decision on further studies or careers through systematic life planning education and related activities.
Details: http://www.bwlss.edu.hk
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
Apart from fostering curriculum development and the enhancement & remedial work at different learning stages, we also cater for student diversity by collaborative teaching and varying instructional grouping, especially in English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Besides, the adaptation of the curriculum, the design of classroom activities and the arrangement of extended learning activities as well as the peer learning groups after class time are the measures to enable more students' needs to be attended to.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Our school is committed to establishing an inclusive and caring campus. The Whole School Approach is adopted to support the students with special educational needs. The Student Support Team of our school is composed of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), teachers from Discipline and Counselling Team, a social worker and an educational psychologist. Our school has utilized the Learning Support Grant to hire additional staff and procure outside professional services such as speech therapy services and tutoring services conducted by school alumni. Our school also places great emphasis on home-school cooperation. Teachers involved will communicate with the parents of students with special educational needs on a regular basis.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
To review the learning and teaching effectiveness, assignments are designed according to the teaching and learning activities, and also students' different capabilities. Various modes of continuous assessment are used in different subjects. Summative assessments are carried out through one uniform test and two term examinations annually.
Details: http://www.bwlss.edu.hk
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
It is generally agreed that family involvement in school education is vital in bringing about positive learning outcomes of children. Without doubt, the active involvement of our parents has given fresh impetus to the development of our school.
School Ethos:
Our teachers have long been committed to nurturing students' virtue and righteousness by making use of a caring attitude and firm discipline. Through participating in different training and activities, our students are able to foster a set of positive values. Moreover, our students are generally praised for their self-discipline, courtesy and good characters. The co-operative and helping culture among our students makes BWLSS a more caring campus.
Details: http://www.bwlss.edu.hk
Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. Foster curriculum development to cater for learning diversity
2. Enhance learning effectiveness by adopting diverse learning strategies
3. Optimize students' value education
4. Encourage students to reach a higher level
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
We conduct self-evaluation and validate the findings through external reviews. The process turns our teachers into reflective practitioners who can see their own strengths and weaknesses. Our teachers are keen to upgrade themselves through continuing professional development. As our school has become a learning community, there is momentum for sustainable development and continuing improvement.
In order to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness and strengthen teachers’ professional capacity, we have participated in the Quality School Improvement Project (QSIP) established by the Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research (HKIER) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) since 2019, in which teachers are equipped with the skills of collaborative lesson planning and observation and self-improved mechanism.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Our school is devoted to providing over 40 different kinds of extra-curricular activities for students so that their potential and interest can be fully developed. Besides, we encourage our students to take part in various competitions and impressive results have been obtained.
Details: http://www.bwlss.edu.hk
Others
We have achieved a lot over the past twenty-five years through the concerted efforts of our teachers. We first gained the honour of "Experimental School" in the UNESCO Project on Education for Environment, Population and Sustainable Development. Then, we have further gained the honour of "Example School" in the UNESCO Project on Education for Sustainable Development in China. Our teachers received the honour of Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence twice in “Science Education Key Learning Area” as well as "Guidance and Discipline". Our students also gained numerous top prizes in sports, arts and volunteer service. We have every reason to look back with pride on the awards we have won showing recognition of our contribution and commitment to education.