Wong Tai Sin
Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School
Address: 1 Tse Wai Avenue, Choi Hung Estate, Kowloon
Tel: 23203594
Email: enquiry@choihung.edu.hk
Fax: 23256405
URL: http://www.choihung.edu.hk
How to travel to Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School
Choi Hung MTR Station, Exit C4.
About
Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School is a Aided Boys secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1965. The school is located in Wong Tai Sin, and covers an area of approximately 3040 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is JOHNSON Dhos, SVD Rev.,And the principal is HO Ka Yan Ms. (BA (Hons), PGDE, MA). The sponsoring body of Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School is Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong and is a Catholicism school. The mission of the school: "Our school follows the vision of Catholic education to inspire students to understand, experience and carry out the Christ's spirit so as to achieve the goal of an all-round education."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 Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of SPES SALUS: Hope, Salvation, 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 ).Admission criteria and weightings for S.1 discretionary places: Interview 40%; Rank Order List from EDB 30%; Academic Performance 10%; Conduct 10%; Outstanding performance in extracurricular activities 10%
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
S.1 Summer Bridging Course offers a variety of activities to our S.1 newcomers every year. Those activities enable the students to understand the importance of good discipline, life-planning and the value of teamwork. One of our school managers who is an experienced doctor of chiropractic provides free chiropractic examination services for the students. This also allows them to have a deeper understanding of their chiropractic condition. On the other hand, students are encouraged to participate in games which equip them with basic knowledge of our school and environment. The English Fun Day aims at enriching students' proficiency of English through different kinds of games and activities.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Choi Hung Estate Catholic 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 $70" per year.
Student union fee: $40".
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, Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School has a total of 61 teachers and 59 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 93% 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 49% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 38% 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 16% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 16% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 68% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School 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.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, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 68% 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 Choi Hung Estate Catholic 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*, Science*, Chinese History, Geography* (S.3), History*, Religious and Moral Education*, Putonghua, Computer Literacy*, Music, Physical Education*, Visual Arts*
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4-S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Biology, Chemistry (S.4-S.5), Chinese History, Geography, History, Information and Communication Technology, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Health Management and Social Care (S.4-S.5), Ethics and Religious Studies, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Religious and Moral Education, Physical Education (HKDSE), Visual Arts (HKDSE)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 & Module 2)
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Life and Society*, Science*, Chinese History, Geography* (S.3), History*, Religious and Moral Education*, Putonghua, Computer Literacy*, Music, Physical Education*, Visual Arts*
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese History, Geography, History, Information and Communication Technology, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Health Management and Social Care, Ethics and Religious Studies, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Religious and Moral Education, Physical Education (HKDSE), Visual Arts (HKDSE)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 & Module 2)
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
On top of standard facilities, our school has been financed by the QEF. We can also provide students with quality education amenities such as the Multi-purpose Lecture Room, the Parent-Teacher Resources Centre, Sport Science Laboratory; a Religious Room, a small Chapel, a computerized library, etc. are also established. One set in size of 8.3 square meters and two sets in size of 1.8 square meters of LED Display Screens are installed on the covered playground and in the school hall respectively. Moreover the school has installed air-conditioning, projectors, WIFI and loop systems in the school hall and all classrooms.
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School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. To be proactive in learning, develop students' potential to the fullest;
2. Enhance students' sense of achievement: broaden the horizons and care for the community.
School Management Organisation:
Our school administrative structure is comprised of two domains, namely “Learning and Teaching” and “Students Support”. Moreover, the Steering Committee and Finance Committee supervise the school’s day to day operation and resource management in alignment with our school major concerns. In the recent ESR report (May, 2019), our school was complimented for having a communication platform for every involved party during the process of formulating new policies. Also, the teachers' handbook was commended of the variety of information complied.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The Incorporated Management Committee of the school was established on 2 September 2013. It is composed of experienced persons from the community. The main aim of the IMC is to set the right directions and strategies for the school.
School Green Policy:
Leading our students to the goal of sustainable development is one of our school aims. In order to enhance students' awareness of the importance of sustainability and to cultivate of the 'food wise' culture, our school works with the Environmental Protection Department to organise 'Pilot Programme on Provision of Small Food Waste Composters at School'.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
To facilitate the learning of English through language-across-the-curriculum, the policy of medium of instruction will be launched according to different abilities of the students and characteristics of subjects. In junior forms, we fully utilize the flexibility given by the EDB with extended learning activities in English proportion to 25% of the lesson time. There is a gradual adoption of using English as MOI at junior and senior secondary levels. To enrich English learning environment, we adopt team-teaching and split-class teaching from Form 1 to Form 6 and organize a wide variety of activities. In 2019, our F.1 boys were the winner in choral speaking at the 71st Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival. Putonghua Morning Assembly and the Curriculum Review on Putonghua and Chinese Language are conducted to enhance the effectiveness of the learning of Chinese Language and enrich the Putonghua learning environment.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Through regular curriculum review, a variety of learning strategies and continuous professional development, we enhance the effectiveness of our teaching, instill in students positive attitudes, develop students' generic, self-regulated and lifelong learning skills and improve their performance in public examinations. By creating positive and proactive learning atmosphere, students' learning motivation and potential are boosted and stretched.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X.
Total No. of electives: 15 (including Applied Learning); Total No. of subject combinations: 63 (S.4-S.5).
Total No. of electives: 13 (including Applied Learning); Total No. of subject combinations: 48 (S.6).
2. Curriculum highlights: To enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching, the curricula of all subjects have been tailor-made to suit students' needs and interests. Knowledge, skill and attitude are explicitly nurtured in the junior forms so that the student could transit to the senior forms smoothly. Application of knowledge & generic skills in an integrative manner as well as an entrepreneurial spirit are fostered through a variety of life-wide learning. IT in education and STEM have been the main focus in the curriculum development recently. Students could be well-prepared for the future's learning as well as social needs.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
To provide students with a pleasant reading environment, the school has set up a reading corner on the rooftop and a digital library. To help students cultivate the habit of reading, a 'Reading Across the Curriculum Scheme' has been implemented. Under the Scheme, morning reading sessions, in which a wide range of reading materials are chosen for students, are incorporated into the timetable. Students are then invited to do reading sharing in class to help develop presentation skills. At home, students are required to complete on-line reading tasks daily both in Chinese and English. Reading is also promoted through activities co-organized by the library and different KLAs. Generic skills and positive values are developed through the learning and teaching of KLAs and other learning activities. Students acquire knowledge and skills through a variety of learning activities involved in projects. Self-directed, self-regulated and self-reflecting approaches of learning are promoted through project learning co-arranged by KLAs. The school implements mobile learning gradually in order to enhance the interaction during classes. In addition, the school encourages students to participate in exchange programs with National Education Centre. Our students have joined study tours to the Mainland, Taiwan, New Zealand etc. We aim at broadening our students' horizons through these kinds of activities.
Life Planning Education:
The school attaches great importance to life planning education. By adopting a whole-school approach, we promote vocational professional education and training by integrating it into our curriculum and holding various activities by different panels. Our students will be well-equipped with knowledge and skills while fostering a proper attitude, thereby helping them to pursue their interest, realise their potential and establish their career and academic goals.
Details: http://www.choihung.edu.hk/~ch-engl/ees.htm
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
We have established Students Support Team to help students to develop study plans through the coordination of different shareholders. To cater for learning diversity, our school has introduced a variety of approaches, such as curriculum reviews, tailoring different teaching strategies, class arrangement, collaboration with other professionals in education, etc.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
The school has successfully developed an inclusive and caring culture. A whole-school approach to promote integrated education is adopted. With the introduction of various curriculum designs, diversified teaching strategies, tiered assignments and appropriate assessment adjustments, students' learning effectiveness is maximized. The Student Support Group has been established to support the students with special education needs, especially in helping those to apply for the corresponding assessment adjustments at the public exam in order to improve the fairness of the exam.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
According to the recommendations given by the HKEAA, adaptation for learning and assessment will be provided for students with special education needs.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
To foster Home-School cooperation, parent representatives are invited to join our IMC through election to jointly manage the school. Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is keen on promoting parent education, we organize workshops and talks to enhance their parenting skills. Also PTA holds various types of interest classes and parents-children activities to let parents and children share memorable moments together. Apart from these, PTA invites parent volunteers to help facilitate the school’s events and community projects, e.g. uniform donation project, Caritas Charity Bazaar. Besides, PTA provides scholarships for students with excellent academic results or sports achievements, and for those who make gradual improvement in academic.
School Ethos:
The school is committed to creating a caring learning environment and developing positive education on campus. The school continues to strengthen its values education, nurturing students to 'self-discipline, self-love and mutual love' and promote students' sense of responsibility. (ESR report May, 2019)
We aim at cultivating students' positive attitudes in time of adversity through different "Whole Person Development" programs and nurturing them with five core values: "Truth", "Justice", "Love", "Life" and "Family". Our mottoes this year are "Enhance students' positive values and attitudes, and further develop their potentials." To help our students achieve these and obtain better academic results, the school has implemented a lot of policies and organised various activities. For example, we devote a lot of care to our students through classroom management and 'Twin Form-Master Policy'. All teachers constantly make good use of different channels to communicate with students & parents. We strengthen students' whole-person development by arranging diverse programs on leadership and discipline training programs, community service scheme, career-planning programs for them. The Parent-Teacher Association and Old Boys' Association also encourage our students to strive for academic excellence in public examinations by awarding scholarships to the outstanding ones.
Details: http://www.choihung.edu.hk/announcement/event05/esr_outline.pdf
Future Development
School Development Plan:
This is the second year of our three-year school development programme. A variety of strategies are used to help boost students’ motivation to learn independently.
Besides, with the introduction of diversified learning activities, we aim at developing students’ innovative spirit, enhancing their knowledge, nurturing their positive values, improving their inter-personal skills and honing their self-control ability.
Moreover, the school attaches great importance to the five core values of Catholic education, namely, Life, Truth, Love, Family and Justice, in order to provide students with a holistic education.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Our school actively promotes continuous professional development for our teachers. The External School Review team affirmed the well organized activities of our continuous professional development. It stated that different varieties of workshops and trainings were held in order to enrich teachers' understanding of the latest educational policies and teaching strategies. The school also made great efforts to develop spiritual education for teachers. Training and sharing activities were also provided by our sponsoring body for strengthening the leadership of our mid-level leaders. We have invited a number of scholars in tertiary education to assist us in our continuous professional development for our teachers; our teachers actively participate in various workshops and seminars to enhance their professional development. The total number of hours of continuous professional development of all teachers is 3926 in the academic year 2021-2022. On average, each teacher was engaged in about 70 hours of professional development activities.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
There are thirty-six clubs of different natures to realize the talents and interests of students. Joint school activities are also held regularly throughout the school year, e.g. English Oral Practices, Evangelization Variety Show.
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