Southern
Caritas Wu Cheng-chung Secondary School
Address: 8 Northcote Close, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
Tel: 28172318
Email: cwcc@cwcc.edu.hk
Fax: 28172320
URL: http://www.cwcc.edu.hk
How to travel to Caritas Wu Cheng-chung Secondary School
* We provided Free School Bus Services
Buses:
4, 4X, 7, 30X, 37A, 37B, 40, 40M, 40P, 43M, 47P, 71, 71P, 90B, 91, 93, 93A, 93C, 94, 970, 970X, 973, 971
Minibuses:
8, 8X, 22, 22S, 22X, 23, 23M, 28, 28S, 31, 31X, 54, 55, 59, 63
MTR:
HKU Station (Exit A1) by green line public light bus no. 8, 8X, 28, 28S, get off at HKU Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine or by bus get off at Queen Mary Hospital
Kennedy Town Station (Exit A) by green line public light bus no. 23, get off at Queen Mary Hospital
About
Caritas Wu Cheng-chung Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1967. The school is located in Southern, and covers an area of approximately 5710 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Chan Kam Tim, Theresa Ms.,And the principal is Au Hoi Kin Mr. (BA (Hons), PGDE, MA, MEd). The sponsoring body of Caritas Wu Cheng-chung Secondary School is Caritas - Hong Kong and is a Catholicism school. The mission of the school: "* The school intends to provide a student-centred, all-round and diversified education for students of different abilities and aptitudes, matching with the requirements for the future social needs and nurturing the future skills;
* In line with its motto 'Be Faithful, Diligent and Stay Simple; Love God and One Another', the school provides an all-round education that comprehensively nurtures spiritual, ethical, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic development in its students.
* We hope to turn students into the Loving, the Learning and the Leading."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 Caritas Wu Cheng-chung Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Be Faithful, Diligent and Stay Simple; Love God and One Another., encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 2 classes. Form 2: 2 classes.
Form 3: 2 classes. Form 4: 2 classes.
Form 5: 2 classes. Form 6: 2 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 ).Admission criteria and weightings:
Interview (30%), The Rank Order List supplied by EDB (20%),
Academic results of the primary school (20%), Conduct (20%),
Extra-curricular activities (10%).
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Orientation Activities include:
(1) To help S.1 students better adjust to secondary education and equip them with confidence and abilities to face and solve problems that might arise in their school life, our school runs an orientation and adaptation programme for new secondary one students in July.
(2) There is also a parents' day for the new students and their parents to enhance communication and co-operation between school and parents.
(3) The class-based counselling activities for secondary one students helps them to make plans and promotes co-operation within class.
Healthy School Policies: Education on healthy life and physical health are addressed in the curriculum of all subjects. Besides, through the implementation of various moral and guidance programmes, we cultivate students' positive values in self-respect, self-love, cherishing life and caring for others.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Caritas Wu Cheng-chung 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 $0 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, Caritas Wu Cheng-chung Secondary School has a total of 35 teachers and 32 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 80% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 100% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 56% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 33% 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 45% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 10% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 45% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Caritas Wu Cheng-chung Secondary School has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. more than half of teachers hold master's, doctoral or above degrees, which will help to provide more in-depth and professional educational content.Also, there are there are many of teachers trained in special education, which shows that the school cares about and is committed to students with special educational needs. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, many teachers have rich teaching experience, and 45% 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 Caritas Wu Cheng-chung 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, Putonghua, Mathematics*, Life and Society*, Integrated Science* (S.1 and S.2), Physics* (S.3), Chemistry* (S.3), Biology* (S.3), Chinese History, Economics and Commerce*, Ethics and Religious Studies*, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Music, STEAM Education, Entrepreneurship School-Based Curriculum
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
For Non-Chinese Speaking Students: Mathematics, Life and Society, Integrated Science (S.1 and S.2), Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3), Chinese History, Economics and Commerce, Ethics and Religious Studies, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Music, STEAM Education, Entrepreneurship School-Based Curriculum
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 and S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science (Physics and Biology), Information and Communication Technology, Geography, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Accounting Module), Tourism and Hospitality, Studies, Visual Arts, Ethics and Religious Studies, Physical Education, Career Education (S.5), Activity Education (S.4 and S.5)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language; For Non-Chinese Speaking Students: Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 and S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science (Physics and Biology), Information and Communication Technology, Geography, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Accounting Module), Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Ethics and Religious Studies, Physical Education, Career Education (S.5), Activity Education (S.4 and S.5)
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Putonghua, Mathematics*, Life and Society*, Integrated Science* (S.1 and S.2), Physics* (S.3), Chemistry* (S.3), Biology* (S.3), Chinese History, Economics and Commerce*, Ethics and Religious Studies*, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Music, STEAM Education, Entrepreneurship School-Based Curriculum
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
For Non-Chinese Speaking Students: Mathematics, Life and Society, Integrated Science (S.1 and S.2), Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3), Chinese History, Economics and Commerce, Ethics and Religious Studies, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Music, STEAM Education, Entrepreneurship School-Based Curriculum
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Biology, Chemistry, Information and Communication Technology, Geography, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Accounting Module), Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Ethics and Religious Studies, Physical Education, Career Education (S.5), Activity Education (S.4 and S.5), Health Management and Social Care
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Biology, Chemistry, Information and Communication Technology, Geography, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Accounting Module), Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Ethics and Religious Studies, Physical Education, Career Education (S.5), Activity Education (S.4 and S.5), Health Management and Social Care
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
The new school building, adjacent to the Medical Faculty of the University of Hong Kong, is facing Cyberport at the waterfront of the southern part of Hong Kong Island. It is a very tranquil and open environment, matching nature.
The classrooms and special rooms are all air-conditioned and equipped with modern IT-assisted teaching facilities. Special rooms include several science laboratories, Information and Technology Learning Centre, Swift Coding Lab, Microsoft IOT Lab, Esports Centre, Multi-media Language Centre, English Learning Centre, Library, Music Room, Visual Arts Room and Catering Service Room, etc. Other facilities include a skylight, Assembly Hall, Indoor Basketball Courts, Covered Playground, Artificial Turf Pitch, Gym Room, Kabaddi Training Court, Cricket Training Court, Students Activities Centre, Dancing Room, Guidance Activities Room, Religious Activities Room, Prayer Room, PTA Resource Centre, Conference Room and Tuckshop.
Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, tactile guide path and accessible public information / service counter.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
Nurture the students to be the 21st Century Global Citizens
Develop students' future skills with technology
Deepen the core values of Catholic education through diverse activities and cultivate students' positive values and attitudes
School Management Organisation:
The school practises school-based management and democracy in school administration through the leading of the School Executive Committee. Several functional committees work in close collaboration, with each responsible for a specific area, namely Academic Administration, Student Caring, Information and Technology, STEAM Education, Career Guidance, Discipline, Student Guidance, Religious Education, Moral and Civic Education, Co-Curricular Activities, General Affairs, Student Affairs, School Self Evaluation and Improvement, School and Community Relations and Teacher Professional Development.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Comprised of members of the school sponsoring body, the principal, teacher representatives, parent representatives, alumni representative and an independent manager, the Incorporated Management Committee was set up on 31st August, 2013 to ensure the smooth implementation of all school policies and measures.
School Green Policy:
Promoting environmental education and enhancing the environmental awareness and concerns of all members of the school, including students, staff and parents. Relevant measures include the promotion of energy saving, the use of re-usable dining utensils and papers.
Details: http://www.cwcc.edu.hk/new/public/modules/school_care.php
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Our Students come from 17 different countries and regions, and all subjects have Chinese and English classes. More than 15% of the teaching staff are Non-Chinese speaking with multicultural background. Caritas Wu-Cheng-chung Secondary school has a unique multicultural background.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Our school closely follows the new senior secondary curriculum. Teachers appropriately change the contents of the subject syllabuses, the teaching methods, students' assignments, and the assessment criteria. The school continuously develops the contents of Liberal Studies and attempts to strengthen the essential learning abilities of junior students. Diverse other learning experiences are provided to further enhance students' quality of life. In the junior level, the school follows the Territory Wide System Assessment criteria whereas the senior levels follow the SBA assessment trend in the NSS. We grouped the existing subjects into seven Key Learning Areas. In the formal curriculum, we conduct courses in performing arts to develop students' multiple intelligence.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Senior secondary students can, from a vast array of key learning areas and applied learning courses, opt for two to three electives according to their interest and aptitude.
2. Curriculum highlights:
(1) Bilingual teaching
(2) School-based Entrepreneurship Curriculum
(3) UK IGCSE and GCE A Level courses
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Our school is striving to develop our curriculum in line with the four key tasks stipulated in the new curriculum:
1. Reading to Learn: By making effective use of two morning reading periods per week, cross curriculum reading and various reading schemes, a reading habit is being cultivated in students.
2. Project Learning: Project learning skills are taught in Liberal Studies lessons. Students perform satisfactorily and enjoy learning through project work.
3. Information Technology for Interactive Learning: Promote STEAM education and students' learning interests.
4. Moral and Civic Education is being introduced through thorough discussions on the relevant topics during morning assemblies, hall assemblies, class-teacher periods, Life Education and Ethics and Religious Studies. The school also takes care of students' mind. Through the practice of mindfulness, mindful walking, mindful eating and educational camps, the school implements its spiritual education and life education for the students.
Life Planning Education:
Comprehensive programmes to facilitate career development of all students include:
1. Individual and group guidance and counseling is provided to assist students to understand their aspirations, abilities and needs; and by extension, to plan their own career path.
2. Talks on further studies, visits to universities, alumni sharing sessions and career guidance workshops are arranged in order to comprehensively keep students informed of the latest developments in the realm of further studies.
3. Career-related Experience activities such as industry experience workshops, internships, workshops on interview skills and company visits are organized for students, in order to assist them with career exploration, and instill in them an appropriate working attitude and the ability to reflect.
Details: http://www.cwcc.edu.hk/new/public/modules/group_general_info.php
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
To cater for diverse individual learner differences, needs and interests, small-class teaching is practiced with tailor-made courses of study for each group. With abundant opportunities for cooperative learning and project learning, students are expected to develop a culture of appreciation and cooperation. After-school enhancement programmes and remedial tutorials are provided to help our students progress academically.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Student Caring Committee was established to create an inclusive learning environment to support students with diverse learning needs. School and parents develop plans for the students together for an optimum support. Various supports such as teaching adaptation, special examination arrangements (in-school and public examination), speech therapy services, remedial learning group, social skills training group and individual educational plans (IEP) would be arranged upon certain assessments.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Within each school year, there are two term examinations and one formal test to assess the academic performance of the students. Apart from these, continuous assessments such as oral report, quiz and project learning in certain subjects are adopted by teachers.
Details: http://www.cwcc.edu.hk/new/public/modules/student_support.php
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
The Parent-Teacher Association was set-up to:
- enhance parents' understanding of the school and strengthen communication.
- enhance education for parents and foster the communication between parents and children.
- encourage and provide opportunities for parents to interact and share their experiences with one another so as to build up a supporting system among them.
School Ethos:
Our school has established a harmonious environment of care and love. Students are polite, considerate, self-disciplined and they support one another. We strive to nurture our students in physical fitness, self-discipline, responsibility, independent thinking, creativity, leadership and social skills. Various life education programmes on nurturing positive attitudes and values in students are implemented through the morning assemblies, hall assemblies and class-teacher periods.
Details: http://www.cwcc.edu.hk/new/public/modules/group_pandt_info.php
Future Development
School Development Plan:
- Further enhancing the effectiveness of learning and teaching.
- Cultivating in students positive values and attitudes through spiritual, moral and civic education.
- Enhancing school effectiveness through self-evaluation.
- Enhancing life education.
- Developing student's skills in athletic and performing arts.
- Further enhancing technological education and STEAM. Cooperate with the technology companies at CyberPort to create experiential learning opportunities for our students.
- Embracing cultural diversity. Through holding variety of activities, Non-Chinese speaking students can enhance their cultural confidence.
- Nurturing students' future skills, ready for the future world.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Whole school approach to promote teachers' professional development: Facilitate co-teaching and collaboration in lesson preparation to further enhance teaching effectiveness in English/Chinese/Mathematics.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
To further develop the diverse interests and potential of students, our school has organized various co-curricular activities for them, including: Basketball Team, Badminton Team, Table Tennis Team, Kabaddi Team, Rugby Team, Football Team, Athletics Team, Dance, Choir, English Drama Club, Verse Speaking Club, Astronomy Club, Chinese Club, English Club, Mathematics Club, Science Club, Music Club, Visual Art Club, Hand in Hand Group, Spartans, Student Union, Religion Club, Junior Police Call, Civic Education Ambassadors, Student Librarians, Caring Ambassadors.
Details: http://www.cwcc.edu.hk/new/public/modules/future_plan.php
Others
Our school adopts ‘zero-tolerance’ policy against bullying. Our Guidance Committee carries out regular workshops for students to prevent bullying, which helps create a harmonious and caring learning atmosphere for our students.
Our school offers several prizes and awards to encourage students to attain a high standard of learning abilities. These include Service Award from Caritus, Tertiary Education Award, PTA Outstanding Academic Performance and Conduct Scholarship and PTA Outstanding Progress Scholarship. Besides, suitable students are nominated for the Rev. Joseph Carra Memorial Education Grant. For those students who have financial difficulties, they can apply for the Lenten Campaign Education Grant.
Our students have performed excellently in the open and inter-school competitions. Their achievements in include:
- Youth Ark Student Improvement Award
- Upward Mobility Scholarship
- Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival, Merit
- Pan-asia pacific international mathematics invitation competition,Merit
- Applied Learning Scholarship
- Sir Edward Youde Memorial Prizes For Senior Secondary School Students
- Outstanding Student Award of HK Island, Outstanding Student Award of HK Island
- Outstanding Youth Commendation Scheme, Southern District Outstanding Youth
- Dr. Chan zan-yat Flash Fiction Competition, Recommendation
- Island JC Scholarship For the Disabled
- The Student Union of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Writing Competition for Secondary schools, 1st Runner-up
- Hong Kong Biology Literacy Award , Merit
- Harmony Scholarships Scheme
In order to provide students with more opportunities to enhance their knowledge and widen their horizons and learning experiences, our teachers have arranged various overseas learning activities for them. Every year, Secondary Five students will have the chance to participate in Cultural Exchange Tours to Taiwan or the Mainland China. The themes included environmental protection and art appreciation, etc.