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Fanling Lutheran Secondary School
Address: 270 Jockey Club Road Fanling
Tel: 26700541
Email: flss@flss.edu.hk
Fax: 26700640
URL: http://www.flss.edu.hk/
How to travel to Fanling Lutheran Secondary School
Bus (Route No. 78K, 73A, 79K);
MTR (Fanling);
Minibus (55K).
About
Fanling Lutheran Secondary School is a DSS Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1964. The school is located in North, and covers an area of approximately 17000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Au Shing Hei Mr.,And the principal is Mak Yuk Wa Mr. (Master of Educational Policy and Administration, Bachelor of Education (Hons.), Teacher Certificate). The sponsoring body of Fanling Lutheran Secondary School is The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "In keeping with our mission statement, "Provision of Quality Holistic Education, Service to Society and Testimony for Christ", we help students develop multiple intelligence that will enable them to become responsible, independent-thinking citizens capable of facing the challenges of the future and serving society in a changing world."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 Fanling Lutheran Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Spiritu et veritate, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 5 classes. Form 2: 5 classes.
Form 3: 5 classes. Form 4: 5 classes.
Form 5: 5 classes. Form 6: 5 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: Academic Result: 20%; Interview Performance: 35%; Conduct: 15%; Extra-curricular Activities: 10%; Awards: 10%; School Comment (e.g. report cards of primary school): 10%.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Newcomers Bridging Courses are available for S.1 students to help them adapt to their new learning environment. English Summer Courses for Newcomers are also provided so that they can integrate into their new school life as soon as possible. We have always attached great importance to the development of multiple intelligence in students. When considering the enrollment of a student, we look not only at the student's attitude towards learning, but also his/her conduct and interest in sports and arts, an approach which is underpinned by the school's vision: "A Sport and Art for Life". All activities concerning personal and environmental hygiene, healthy lifestyle and body fitness, preventing the spreading of infectious diseases are organised by our health education committee.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Fanling Lutheran Secondary School is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $7100"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $7100"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $7100"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $8400"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $8400"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $8400"/year, lecture fee is $0.
The PTA dues are $50" per year.
Student union fee: $10".
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, Fanling Lutheran Secondary School has a total of 79 teachers and (not given) approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 90% 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 43% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 10% 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 34% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 9% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 57% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Fanling Lutheran 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. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 57% 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 Fanling Lutheran 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, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Religion and Ethics, Putonghua, Music, Chinese History, History, Integrated Humanities.
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Computer Literacy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Geography, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Chemistry, History, Music, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4-S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Health Management and Social Care.
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, History, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Information and Communication Technology, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Religion and Ethics, Putonghua, Music, Chinese History, History, Integrated Humanities.
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Computer Literacy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Geography, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Chemistry, History, Music, Liberal Study, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 to S.6), Health Management and Social Care.
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, History, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Information and Communication Technology, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies.
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
The spacious and comfortable environment of our campus allows a wide range of activities to be conducted. In addition to all basic school facilities, we have a multimedia learning centre, a language laboratory and an auditorium and stadium which can accommodate more than 1200 spectators. We also have a computer room for 45 users, as well as intranet access and multimedia teaching facilities in the assembly hall, all school laboratories and classrooms, to facilitate learning and teaching. Moreover, all classrooms and most of the special rooms are installed with 86" interactive flat panel display to enhance e-learning and self-directed learning.
Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, tactile guide path and visual fire alarm system.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Promote positive education, cultivate students' positive personality, to establish students' identity of 'FLSSers';
2. Strengthen students' learning initiative;
3. Catering for learner diversity.
School Management Organisation:
Our school was founded and managed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong (ELCHK). The School Management Committee and the Principal are appointed by the Education Board of ELCHK. The Principal reports to the Education Board and the School Management Committee. Every year, our major concerns, goals, objectives and implementation strategies are set out in the school annual plan. At the end of the school year, assessments and evaluations are carried out, and these will then included in our annual report to serve as guidance and reference for future planning.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The School Management Committee is responsible for the management and supervision of the school's development. The committee members consist of the representatives of ELCHK and Gloria Church, representatives from the education and other professions.
School Green Policy:
Our school has clear green policy. Apart from collection of reusable materials and reduction of energy consumption, we promote the use of renewable energy such as wind and solar energy.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
We advocate bilingual ability in Chinese and English. Students are taught in both languages in order to develop good comprehension, writing, listening and speaking skills, fostering useful bilingual ability for the society.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Teachers are encouraged to make use of multimedia resources during the learning and teaching processes. Students are free to gather information from newspapers, publications and the internet to enhance their self-learning abilities. Discussion and presentation skills are included in academic subjects, and some of the tests and examinations are replaced by research projects. School-based curriculum are designed for subjects like Chinese History, History, Integrated Humanities and General Science in junior forms, to promote a student-oriented learning and teaching environment. We have a diversified curriculum which places emphasis upon language ability, logical thinking, presentation skills and the application of information technology. School-based curriculums are also developed to prepare for the new senior secondary curriculum. A daily morning session is organised for junior form students under our Literacy Program, with the aim of fostering a culture of reading and writing. For S.1 to S.4 students, the Fun with Reading Incentive Program develops a reading habit among students. Reading programs are also available in both Chinese and English.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Students can choose 2 to 3 subjects from the 16 elective subjects offered by our school in the senior secondary curriculum according to their abilities and interest.
2. Curriculum highlights: We have adopted a school-based curriculum for subjects like Chinese History, History, Integrated Humanities and Science in junior forms which is tailor-made to suit the need of students and help equipping them for the NSS curriculum.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Book exhibitions are jointly held by our school library and various subject departments to promote the "Reading to Learn" Scheme. Students can also participate in various interactive learning activities through our web-based learning platform. Moreover, students can carry out inter-disciplinary studies in their project-based learning under the main theme set by the school every year. Furthermore, the whole-person development committee will organize activities inside and outside the school to implement moral and civic education. Moreover, we are carrying out e-learning and STEM education.
Life Planning Education:
Our Life Planning Education Group is responsible for the planning and implementation of Life Planning curriculum in S.1 to S.6. The curriculum let our students have a better understanding of their specialties, interests, further study pathway and career opportunities after they have finished the secondary education.
Details: http://www.flss.edu.hk/feature.htm
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
Our school has after-school enrichment and remedial courses in junior forms to cater for the needs of students with different learning abilities.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Our school recruited special educational needs student (SENs) support committees, including special educational needs coordinator, educational psychologist, clinical psychologist, speech therapist, social workers, student counsellor, Chinese teachers, Science teachers, and Mathematics teachers. Educational psychologist provides assessment services for students of having suspected special learning difficulties; clinical psychologists, social workers and student counsellor offer emotional support; and speech therapist arranges assessment and speech training. Parents and teachers educational trainings are given to enhance skills for supporting students with learning difficulties so as to foster the culture of integration. The team coordinates with whole school in implementation of the 3 Tier Support Mode in order to support students’ learning differences and personal growth, and to assist parents and teachers taking care of learning differences.
In Tier-1,
Early identification and diversified teaching strategies to create positive learning environment support for students.
In Tier-2,
Counselling programs and training groups for SENs
- Social emotional learning training groups, Life-planning themed counselling programs, and intensive tutorial lessons help achieving personal growth supports of SENs.
Special arrangements for lessons, homework and examinations for SENs
In Tier-3,
Cooperation with professionals giving intensive individualized supports to SENs.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Special examination arrangement will be provided to suit particular conditions of students with special educational needs.
Details: http://www.flss.edu.hk/feature.htm
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Apart from organizing activities for parents and students to improve their relationship, our Parent-Teacher Association also provides talks and training courses for parents to enhance the understanding of the school’s goals and policy in education.
School Ethos:
Students attend a reading and writing session every morning before classes start. We cultivate an academic atmosphere by organizing and running the Reading Programs, Newspaper Reading Program, academic subject exhibitions and various book exhibitions. We adopt a whole-person education approach for all-round development of the students, and implement a disciplinary and counseling program for the whole school designed to meet the needs of all the students.
Details: http://www.flss.edu.hk/feature.htm
Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. Support program for academically gifted / under-privileged students;
2. Development of students' reading and writing skills;
3. Life planning for students;
4. E-learning and STEM education.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Each year, numerous activities are organized with a view to improving the professional standards of our teachers. These include the Teachers' Professional Training Camp, Joint School Teachers' Professional Development Day, Collaborative Lesson Preparation and Class Observation by Peers, etc.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
A diverse range of activities is organized for students to help them develop multiple intelligence. Students' talents are fostered through practical experience and participation, along with implementation and organization of these activities. In addition to examinations, students' abilities are also comprehensively assessed through research projects, activities, written reports and oral presentations.
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Others
We have different types of scholarships to award students who have excellent performance in their studies, extra-curricular activities or services. Our students have excellent performance in open and inter-school competitions. Concerning our achievements in sports, our girl athletes have attained brilliant results by seizing ten consecutive overall championships of Tai Po and North District Branch Inter-school Sports Competitions with flying colours. On top of that, our students have also been honourably chosen as the Hong Kong representatives of various international competitions on archery, rope-skipping and handball, to cite but a few.
As for our music field, not only does our Symphonic Band organize public annual concerts, we have also been invited to join a number of music exchange tours to Beijing, Taiwan, Macau and Singapore, providing a golden opportunity for students to have public music performances as well as cultural exchange with local students.