Sha Tin
Buddhist Wong Wan Tin College
Address: Mei Lam Estate Shatin
Tel: 26058369
Email: info@bwwtc.edu.hk
Fax: 26020776
URL: http://bwwtc.edu.hk
How to travel to Buddhist Wong Wan Tin College
Bus routes: 72, 72A, 80, 80K, 81, 81S, 82K, 85, 86B, 88K, 283, 46X, E42;
MTR: East Rail Line and Tuen Ma Line (Tai Wai Station).
About
Buddhist Wong Wan Tin College is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1981. The school is located in Sha Tin, and covers an area of approximately 6950 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Lau Chun Fui Ven.,And the principal is Lee Kang Pan Mr. (The Chinese University of Hong Kong: B.A., PGDE, M.A.). The sponsoring body of Buddhist Wong Wan Tin College is The Hong Kong Buddhist Association and is a Buddhism school. The mission of the school: "Being sponsored by the Hong Kong Buddhist Association, the motto "Enlighten with Wisdom, Manifest with Compassion" aims to instil Buddhist values and help students develop moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual virtues in a balanced way. We also aim at making students citizens of integrity so that they can apply the knowledge acquired, develop positive values and attitudes towards life and contribute to the society and our home country."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 Buddhist Wong Wan Tin College Adhering to the school motto of Enlighten with Wisdom, Manifest with Compassion, 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 ).Academic achievement 40%; Interview performance 30%; Conduct and attitude 20%; Extra-curricular activities and achievement 10%.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
An Orientation Day and a range of bridging courses are offered to provide support to new S.1 students. All S.1 students are invited to join the Navigation Scheme in which big brothers and big sisters from senior form students act as mentors to help them to adapt to secondary school life. The school also organizes other activities including S.1 Parents’ Tea Gathering, PTA Volunteer Gathering and Parents Classroom, in order to enhance communication between the parents and the school. The Health Education Committee has been set up to create a healthy school environment, and to develop students’ healthy habits.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Buddhist Wong Wan Tin College 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: $10".
The approved charge for non-standard items is Non-standard Fees for Specific Purposes: $310 per year.
Other charges/fees: Printing Fee: $150 (Junior Forms), $200 (Senior Forms) .
^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, Buddhist Wong Wan Tin College has a total of 70 teachers and 62 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 74% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 99% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 41% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 29% 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 31% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 6% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 63% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Buddhist Wong Wan Tin College has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. nearly half of 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 63% 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 Buddhist Wong Wan Tin College 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, Putonghua, Chinese History, Buddhist Moral Values Education, Mathematics*, Life & Society*, History* (S.3), Commerce* (S.3), Computer Literacy*, Visual Arts*, Music*, Physical Education*, Readers Dozen, Dream Maker (S.1 and S.2), STEM* (S.1 to S.3)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 & S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Chinese History, Economics, Ethics and Religious Studies, Geography, History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, BAFS, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Buddhist Moral Values Education, Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1), Physical Education, Aesthetic Development, Dream Maker (S.4 & S.5), Enhancement Class (S.4 & S.5), Reading Lesson (S.4 & S.5)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Putonghua, Chinese History, Buddhist Moral Values Education, Mathematics*, Life and Society*, History* (S.3), Commerce* (S.3), Computer Literacy*, Visual Arts*, Music*, Physical Education*, Readers Dozen, Dream Maker (S.1 and S.2), STEM* (S.1-S.3)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, Economics, Ethics and Religious Studies, Geography, History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, BAFS, Information and Communication Technology. Visual Arts, Buddhist Moral Values Education, Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1), Mathematics Extended Part (Module 2), Physical Education, Aesthetic Development, Dream Maker (S.4 & S.5), Enhancement Class, Reading Lesson
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
1. The entire campus has access to the school's wi-fi network.
2. Every classroom is equipped with an Apple TV, desktop computer, LCD projector, and a visualiser.
3. The school is equipped with a mini school hall, School History Room, Humanities Room, English Learning Centre, Technology and Creativity Zone, Innovation-Science-Art-Centre, Startup Laboratory, The Creative Media Development Centre, Campus TV Broadcasting Centre, Leisure Activities Centre, Gym Room, Performance and Arts Centre, and Meditation Room.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Management and Organisation – to promote team learning, cultivate a Collaborative Learning School culture and develop into a quality school.
2. Teaching and Learning – to strengthen students’ ability to speak and write as well as provide reflective moments for deep thinking.
3. Students’ Growth – to let students realize their full potential and instill good values through quality education.
School Management Organisation:
Our school implements school-based management. School policies are student-centred. Functional committees are in place to implement these policies. The PTA and Student Union play the role of enhancing communication between the school, parents and students, improving the operations of the school. All staff meetings are periodically held to discuss and deliberate on school policies.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Our Incorporated Management Committee is comprised of Sponsoring Body Managers, an Independent Manager, a Teacher Manager, an Alumni Manager, a Parent Manager and the Principal. The School Administration Committee, consisting of the Principal, vice-principals, assistant principals and senior teachers, is responsible for the daily operations and the review of school policies.
School Green Policy:
Surrounded by greenery, the school is situated in a pleasant environment. The sky garden, sponsored by Environment and Conservation Fund, has been set up to promote a green culture among students and cultivate their interest in gardening. Environmental protection policies such as reducing the use of water and electricity have been implemented. With the concerted effort of both teachers and students, the school was awarded the Bronze award of the 14th Hong Kong Green School Award. In 2019, the school participated in Solar Harvest, a solar energy support scheme for schools and welfare non-governmental organisations, collaborating with China Light and Power Co Ltd. and Electrical and Mechanical Services Department to install solar panels on the rooftop to harvest solar energy, which is in line with the science curriculum in promoting environmental protection.
Details: http://bwwtc.edu.hk
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Our school emphasizes the development of biliterate and trilingual abilities. Small class teaching is implemented for Chinese, Mathematics, English, Reading, Information and Communications Technology, STEM and Dream Building across the junior forms. Small group oral practice is also used to improve students' speaking ability. A variety of language activities including Penmanship Competition, Story Telling Competition, Writing Competition, Debating Competition and so on are held. In addition, students are encouraged and provided with the opportunity to take part in the Speech Festival and writing competitions. To further boost students’ English skills, 3 native English teachers are present to increase their exposure to English. They collaborate with other English teachers to have small-group oral lessons. Lunch activities are held in the English Learning Centre, establishing an English-rich environment for students to learn English in an easy and enjoyable way. A wide range of English activities including English Speaking Day, inter-class competitions, film shows and English TV programmes and so on, are organised by the English Extended Learning Activities Team (EELA) to motivate students and boost their confidence in using English. Since academic year 2019/20, the school has adopted English as the teaching medium for Geography and some science subjects in some junior form classes. Commencing in 2022/23, MOI is adopted in some elective subjects in senior forms to provide more options for students.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
1. The school focuses on catering to the diverse needs of students. Students are divided into sets according to their abilities in English, Chinese and Mathematics so as to maximise teaching and learning efficiency.
2. The subjects Life & Society and Commerce are incorporated into the junior form curriculum to equip students with the knowledge and skills required in the senior secondary curriculum. In senior forms, our school offers courses belonging to the Arts, Science, and Business streams in order to meet the wide-ranging needs of students. Students are also encouraged to take Applied Learning courses to explore their career aspirations.
3. Two morning reading lessons are scheduled every week to boost students' reading proficiency. Commencing in 2020/21, the Reading Promotion Team has established a whole school reading programme entitled Readers Dozen, aiming at promoting cross-subject reading and broadening students' horizons. Activities include reading club, readers theatre, book talks and so on, in order to foster a reading culture in the school.
4. Open class observations, teaching demonstration and collaborative lesson planning are held regularly to enhance learning and teaching, and to encourage continuing professional development.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Chinese History, Economics, Ethics and Religious Studies, Geography (CHI/ENG), History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Biology (CHI/ENG), Chemistry (CHI/ENG), Physics (CHI/ENG), Information & Communication Technology, Visual Arts.
2. Curriculum highlights: (i) A brand new programme entitled Dream Maker has been introduced to nurture students' diverse interests, explore their potential, and help them strike balance between academics and extra-curricular activities in order to achieve whole-person development commencing in 2020/21. (ii) A new STEM programme has been introduced in the junior forms in order to boost their proficiency in mathematics, science, and technology commencing in 2021/22. (iii) A whole school reading programme called Readers Dozen has been implemented in each level to promote cross-curricular reading in both Chinese and English, spark their interest in reading, and broaden their horizons. (iv) Other learning experiences are highly valued, particularly in the aesthetic domain, including photography, Chinese calligraphy, ukulele, fashion design, dance and meditation.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. The school values the importance of character building and moral cultivation. The curriculum design and planning covers five major areas, including moral and civic education, sex education, national security education, values education and voluntary work. With students' best interest at heart, the curriculum includes a wide range of activities, instilling correct values and ethics in the students, strengthening their national identity, broadening their horizons, and turning them into knowledgeable and responsible citizens. The school also encourages students to participate in voluntary work, creating a task force of voluntary workers, which is ingrained in the school culture and helps nurture a caring attitude towards others and the community as a whole.
2. In order to boost students' reading proficiency, two morning reading lessons are scheduled every week. From this academic year onward, the Reading Promotion Team has implemented a whole-school reading programme called Readers Dozen, encouraging cross-curricular reading in both Chinese and English, aiming to spark their interest in reading and broaden their horizons.
3. In recent years, the Reading Promotion Team has implemented several cross-curricular reading activities, equipping students with knowledge from various disciplines, further piquing students' interest in numerous topics. The school also provides students with platforms to showcase their fruits of learning, creating a pleasant and enjoyable learning environment.
4. The school promotes learning through electronic means, enhancing teaching and learning efficacy, keeping up with the current level of technology. Teachers are provided with the appropriate training opportunities to acquire new teaching methods to maximise interaction in class. BYOD policy is also implemented in some classes. A total of around 400 iPads/tablets are at the school's disposal.
Life Planning Education:
The Life Planning Committee aims to explore students’ interests and aspirations, plan their future, and set personal goals, so that they can plan for higher education or future careers. They help students set their goals at the beginning of the academic year, and subsequently help them review their goals periodically, helping them cultivate self-awareness and tap into their full potential.
Details: http://bwwtc.edu.hk
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
Small class teaching in core subjects is implemented, effectively reducing the student-teacher ratio in order to allow for differentiated instruction, making deep learning possible. A gifted education programme is introduced to provide competent students with more learning opportunities, boosting their knowledge and skill, as well as broadening their horizons and helping them set higher goals for themselves.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Our school is committed to building up an inclusive culture and supporting students with special educational needs with a whole school approach. 1. A SEN committee, including teachers, a social worker as well as an educational psychologist, is in place to provide support to students and parents with special educational needs. 2. Other supporting members, such as a SEN event officer, a school-based speech therapist, a counsellor, teaching assistants, and teachers, are included in the committee to provide SEN support to the entire school population. 3. SEN-related training sessions are provided to the staff.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Three rounds of examinations are implemented per academic year, in addition to formative assessments comprising daily assignments, quizzes and tests, project learning, learning attitude assessments. Reports and reflective essays are also produced to inform parents of their children’s overall performance.
Details: http://bwwtc.edu.hk
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
1. The PTA has been set up with the aims of strengthening cooperation between parents and the school, fostering a harmonious atmosphere within the school. By holding a wide variety of activities, such as Parents Classroom, workshops, parent-child activities, school picnics and interest classes, parents are able to integrate into the school community.
2. The PTA funds a diverse range of school activities such as Volunteer Service. They have also established various awards including "Inter-class Academic Improvement Award", "Inter-class Conduct Merit" and "Handing in Homework on time throughout the year Award", to encourage students to strive for excellence.
3. PTA will publish the parent's publications regularly.
4. Every September, class teachers will reach out to the parents by "Sunshine Call", with the aims of establishing a relationship and getting to know the needs of the students. Parent-teacher conferences take place in October, December, and March, where matters e.g. students' academics and conduct are discussed, experience is shared, and school policies are explained to the parents, so that the two parties are in step with each other, enhancing student growth and development.
School Ethos:
Our students are modest, receptive to advice and well-disciplined. The school emphasises the development of moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic virtues in a balanced way, aiming to equip students with not only knowledge and skill but also life-long learning habits, so that they can contribute to society. To this end, the school combines both discipline and guidance in its policies, where all teachers are involved in the work of discipline and guidance. Two class teachers are assigned to every class to provide more comprehensive care to the students. All S.1 and S.2 students are required to stay in school for lunch with regular after lunch activities provided.
Details: http://bwwtc.edu.hk
Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. Management and Organisation – to promote team learning, cultivate a Collaborative Learning School culture and develop into a quality school.
2. Teaching and Learning – to strengthen students’ ability to speak and write as well as provide reflective moments for deep thinking.
3. Students' Growth – to let students realize their full potential and instill good values through quality education.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Three to four full-day professional development seminars and workshops are organised each academic year to enhance teaching effectiveness. Open class observations and Learning Study sessions also take place every year so that teachers can improve through continuing professional development and sharing their expertise with each other, enhancing teaching and learning efficiency.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
1. Activities are organised in various key learning areas annually in the hope of providing students with vibrant learning opportunities, e.g. Reading and Chinese Week, Sports Week, Religion Week, Art Week, Maths and Science Week etc. The Learning Activity Day is designed to encourage the whole school to venture out of the campus into the outside world, e.g. visits to external organisations and overseas trips, to expose students to real-life learning situations and broadening their horizons.
2. Students are encouraged to participate in four areas of extra-curricular activities: Social Service Groups, School teams, Interest Clubs and Short Courses.
3. To offer a whole-person development programme to students and nurture them the ten priority values and attitudes, the junior-form curriculum includes a course in student growth, whereas the senior-form curriculum dedicates a course to the theme of “living a colourful life through serving the community”, which is conducted through experiential learning, e.g. Dialogue in the Dark, talks on Life Education, to instill in students important concepts such as the value of life and a positive outlook on life. Through talks and forums, students’ moral and civic education as well as national identity can be strengthened. Ample opportunities are provided to students, including a large-scale, biannual Voluntary Work Day, visits to singleton elderly by students, the distribution of gifts and souvenirs in “lucky bags”, and Flag Days. The establishment of the VNET team also allows for systematic training and learning opportunities through the medium of voluntary work, making students more cognisant of the society they live in and inspiring them to care for others.
4. The school liaises closely with various external organisations to provide more learning opportunities, e.g. Job Tasting Programme, visits to AFFC, HSBC and hotels, which inspired students to deliberate on career opportunities.
Details: http://bwwtc.edu.hk
Others
Student Awards
Academic performance:
1. Awards in "The Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (Chinese, English & Putonghua)";
2. 2nd & 3rd Place Awards in the "2018 China National Mathematical Olympiad-Hua Xia Cup";
3. The Championship in the 2019 Buddha's Birthday Essay Competition.
Sports performance:
1. Awards in the" 50th HK Judo Invitational Championships", the" HK Judo Championships 2019" and the "HK Junior Judo Championships 2018";
2. Awards in the "Asia and Pacific Jump Rope Championship 2019", The Championship in the "4th Hong Kong Inter-School Jump Rope Competition";
3. Championship in the "Shatin and Sai Kung Secondary Schools Area Inter-school Volleyball Competition (Girls C Grade Division 1)";
4. Runner up in the" Shatin and Sai Kung Secondary Schools Area Inter-school Volleyball Competition (Boys A Grade Division 1)"; 5. Third place in the Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR Hong Kong Secondary School Students Fencing Championship.
Musical performance:
1. The third place in the "Hong Kong Synergy 24 Drum Competition (College and Secondary School Section);
2. Merit Award in the 2017 Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows- Chinese Orchestra Contest.";
3. 3 Grade-A Awards in "The 55th Hong Kong School Dance Festival Jazz & Street Dance(Trio and Group)";
4. Championship in the "Buddha Card Design Competition (computer design)".
Media, Innovation and Technology performance:
1. The Championship in Inter-school Odyssey of the Mind Competition 2022 (Hong Kong Section), the 1st runner up in Odyssey of the Mind in the United States(Online);
2. Championship in the" 2019 RoboArts Robotics Festival(Advanced Group)", People's Choice Award in the "Robofest 2019 World Championship Exhibition";
3. 1st Place Grand Award in the "20th Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition (Mathematics, Physics and Engineering)", Special Award of the "Yale Science and Engineering Association";
4. 1st Place Grand Award in "The 33rd China Adolescence Science and Technology Innovation Contest (Advanced Group)";
5. "Best Campus News" and the "Best Documentary" first runner-up in the "M21 Annual Campus Film Competition".
Others:
1. 2022 “iTeen Leadership Programme for Senior Secondary School Students” gold award;
2. 2022 Future Stars - Upward Mobility Scholarship award;
3. Multi-faceted Excellence Scholarship (MES) – a scholarship aimed at admitting students who excel in sports, arts and / or community service was awarded to one of our students to major in History at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.