Eastern
Henrietta Secondary School
Address: 2 City Garden Road, North Point
Tel: 25701466
Email: hss-mail@henrietta.edu.hk
Fax: 25034603
URL: http://www.henrietta.edu.hk
How to travel to Henrietta Secondary School
Bus: 2, 10, 18, 18P, 8X, 23, 27, 38, 42;
MTR: Fortress Hill MTR Station;
Minibus and Tram.
About
Henrietta Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1946. The school is located in Eastern, and covers an area of approximately 5762 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Chiu Chi Kwan, Warren Prof.,And the principal is Kenneth H.Ng Mr. ( B.Sc., Grad. Dip.(Stat), PGDE, MSocSc(Counseling), Dip. in Christian Ed. ). The sponsoring body of Henrietta Secondary School is Hong Kong Baptist Church and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "Based on the school ethos : “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6)”, and the core values : "Faith, Love, Loyalty, Honesty", we provide holistic education, and aspire to be an outstanding Christian school with “Faith to the Lord”, “Love to global neighbors”, “Loyalty to learn and teach”, and “Honesty to lead”."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 Henrietta Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Faith, Love, Loyalty, Honesty. , 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 ).The selection criteria are as follows:
1. EDB Rank Order List (weights 40%); 2. Interview (weights 30%); 3. Final academic results of Primary 4, 5 and 6 (weights 10%); 4. Conduct based on Primary 4, 5 and 6 (weights 10%); and 5. Extra-curricular activities and other achievements (weights 10%).
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Every year, our school organizes an Open Day for Form One parents and orientation activities for Form One students, a Form One Orientation Day Camp. Our school also holds a briefing session for P.6 to F.1 students and their parents.
Medical organizations will be invited to the school to deliver health talks. They will also incorporate Life and Technology to help students to establish a healthy lifestyle. Our lunch supplier provides students with healthy meals. Students also participate in School Physical Fitness Award Scheme. Exercise and health courses are included in physical education to help students build their healthy life.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Henrietta 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 $450".
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $450".
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $450".
The PTA dues are $50" per year.
Student union fee: $10".
The approved charge for non-standard items is $310 (Students whose family suffers from financial difficulties can apply for the exemption.) 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, Henrietta Secondary School has a total of 59 teachers and 55 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 42% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 75% 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 15% 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 75% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Henrietta 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 more than half of 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 75% 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 Henrietta 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, Chinese History, Biblical Knowledge, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Putonghua, Emotion and Value Education, Life and Society
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science (S.1 and S.2)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 and S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Chinese History, History, Chinese Literature (S.4), Visual Arts, Physical Education, Biblical Knowledge
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Information & Communication Technology
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Biblical Knowledge, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Putonghua, Emotion and Value Education, Life and Society
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science (S.1 and S.2)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Chinese Literature (S.4, S.5), Visual Arts, Physical Education, Biblical Knowledge
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Information & Communication Technology
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
All the rooms are air-conditioned. There are altogether 32 classrooms and 22 special rooms, including the Liberal Studies Resources Room, the Henrietta Campus Television, Students' Union Room, Students' Activity Centre, Computer Assisted Learning Room, Chapel and Parents' Resources Centre. All classrooms are well-equipped with computer networking facilities, such as LCD projectors and visualisers. These facilities, together with the new annex and all-weather running track, the revitalization of the school library and the brand new STEM MakerSpace, provide students with a better learning environment.
The classrooms for Form 1, 2 and 3 has installed with non-reflected white board with alcohol pen, making the environment more healthy.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
Healthy Living; Wonderful Life. (The major concern in 2022-2023 is Study Well and Exercise Well)
School Management Organisation:
The school Administration Committee, Academic Department and Student Affairs are responsible for managing the school administration, students' learning and whole-person development in order to enhance teachers' professionalism and manage plans for school development.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The Incorporated Management Committee of Henrietta Secondary School was founded in 2009. It is formed by members who are professionals including university professors, lawyers and principals of primary and secondary schools. Our school proactively promotes school-based management and strengthens the transparency of administration.
School Green Policy:
Invite green groups to organize talks in school. Environmentally-Friendly Agreements and Resource Ambassador Scheme are implemented. To organize a team of Green Ambassador to learn various Green-planting techniques in order to promote a concept of Sustainable Living. Energy-saving lights are used. Environmentally-friendly facilities have been increased in the campus.
Details: http://www.henrietta.edu.hk/document-01.pdf
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Junior secondary levels: The medium of instruction of some classes is mainly English. As for Mathematics and Integrated Science, English is adopted as the medium of teaching. In light of increasing students’ exposure to Native English, the Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) conducts listening or speaking practice with students every week. Senior secondary levels: The nature of the subjects, students’ language abilities and their needs for further studies are considered when we arrange students into different subjects or groups using English or mother-tongue in teaching. We arrange split classes in English lessons to cater for learners’ diversity.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Our School stresses on the importance of self-learning. We encourage our students to reflect and question, as well as to keep records of their learning progress in a systematic way in order to consolidate the knowledge they have acquired. In addition, we make concerted efforts to facilitate students’ learning.
School-based Support Services from EDB: The School has joined school-based support services from the Education Bureau in STEM Education, History, Integrated Science and Citizenship and Social Development in the hope of enhancing professional discussion.
Positive Education: We hope to encourage students and recognize their performance through an award scheme called ‘Well Done Card’. At the same time, students are encouraged to earnestly participate in class activities through a scheme called ‘Classroom Learning Award’. A number of scholarships are established to recognize students’ efforts in different areas, including outstanding academic performance, improvements in study, diversified learning achievements and sports performance.
Enhancing students’ English levels: Streaming teaching policy is adopted in senior forms. English announcements and English reading programme are organized to provide students with more exposure to English learning. Overseas study tours to the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada have been organized to enhance students’ English level and widen their horizons.
Education Research Team: Education Research Team for teaching and learning was established. Teachers from different subjects are in the team. Through systematic lesson observation and evaluation, the Education Research Team aims at investigating how an effective lesson should be designed from a cross-curriculum point of view. Professional discussion and development are promoted.
Well-use of Information Technology in Learning: BYOD has been introduced and practised for four consecutive years. All S.1, S.2, S.4, S.5 and S.6 students are allowed to bring their iPads to school. The School hopes to strengthen the interaction between teachers and students and the learning efficiency.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. A total of 105 selected combinations of subjects.
2. Curriculum highlights: Form One has Reading Lessons. Life and Society and Emotion and Value Education are set up in the junior secondary levels with a view to building up students’ positive values. Since 2021-2022, Aspiration Driven Curriculum (ADC) is set up among senior secondary levels students, the curriculum consists of ‘Growth Mindset’, self-directed learning, career planning, social service, multicultural activities and goal-setting programmes. We hope to nurture students’ sense of autonomy, innovation, problem-solving and communication skills, exercise their talents, and sense of strive for excellence and assistance to their lifelong learning aspiration and attitudes.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Moral and Civic Education: The setting up of the Moral and Civil Education Team aims to cultivate a sense of sensible citizenship and positive values and attitudes through organizing diverse activities including exchange tours, site visits, voluntary services. We incorporate the related elements into lessons and the Form 4 School-based course: Aspiration Driven Curriculum (ADC), aiming to encourage students to participate in social services.
Learn through Reading: We strengthen the supervision for reading through the Reading Lesson, hoping to help students enhance their reading skills and strategies. Themed activities are held to promote the good atmosphere for reading in the school.
Project Learning: According to needs of different subjects, we believe that Project Learning is an effective way to train students collect and organize information and statistical data, so as also to promote self-directed learning. We also equip students with the knowledge on information literacy to help them use information technology wisely and responsibly.
Interactive Learning by Information Technology: School-based STEM curriculum is adopted. Activities like, robot-making and drone-video shooting have been organized. Our students have won in robot-making contests. BYOD is also incorporated for enhancing interactive learning.
Life Planning Education:
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The School-based Support Services provided by the Education Bureau in Mathematics, History, STEM education and Integrated Science have been completed. The goal of catering for students’ diversity is achieved through the sustainable development of the Support Services. The Special Education Needs and Talent Management Team supports the needs of the gifted students and encourage them to enroll in the relevant courses. ‘Learning and Support Ambassador’ training program is conducted by the Counselling Team to motivate students to support each other and grow together.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Our Special Education Needs and Talent Management Team consists of the Vice-Principal, the Coordinator and teachers, counselling teachers, discipline teachers, English, Chinese and Mathematics teachers, counsellors, teaching assistants, and the Gifted Education Coordinator. The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) is responsible for taking care of and supporting the students who have special educational needs and also for the gifted students to help them actualize their potentials to the full. In addition, more than 80% of our school teachers have completed the courses in gifted or inclusive education, in light of increasing the professional capabilities of our staff team to support the learning needs of students. ‘Talent Pool’ is set up to nurture the exceptional students systematically. We hope to provide them with the appropriate educational opportunities and thus helping to unleash their individual potentials. The School utilizes extra resources in obtaining services such as speech therapy, group or individual counselling and gifted education. If needed, we also invite parents, educational psychologists and Gifted Education Coordinator to attend case conferences so as to understand the students’ situation holistically. After the thorough understanding of the case, the school can employ suitable strategies for supporting the students’ needs and assisting them in developing their potentials.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
We have two school terms each academic year, one uniform test and one examination each term. We issue mid-term school reports to students.
Details: http://www.henrietta.edu.hk/document-04.pdf
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
We have developed a "Welcome in" culture with the parents in the past few years, Parent-Teacher Association was established in 1991. A Parent-Teacher Association Centre was established. Parent's Handbook is prepared to allow parents to understand the school system and activities. The aim is to strengthen the relationship and communication between parents and our school. In the Parent Resources Centre, parents can borrow books and audio-visual materials. Through taking part in parent child activities and school-based parents' seminars, parents can participate in school management in order to work closely with the school.
School Ethos:
We have maintained a good ethos and a good teacher-student relationship. We soster students' development with love and inspiration. We put our emphasis on nurturing students' self-discipline and bearing responsibility, so that they can enjoy the secondary school lives, reaching their goals and realizing their dreams. In accordance with students' financial needs, we have implemented the Pocket Money Subsidy Scheme to help those students in need. We mould our students to become pillars of society who care for others and contirbute to society.
Details: http://www.henrietta.edu.hk/pta.htm
Future Development
School Development Plan:
Based on the school aspiration, mission and the educational belief, we aspire to be an outstanding Christian school with ‘Faith to the Lord’, ‘Love to global neighbors’, ‘Loyalty to learn and teach’, and ‘Honesty to lead’. We add values to students in four areas: ‘The development of faith in Christ for self-understanding’, ‘Love towards the globe and grasp the chances for growth’, ‘Be loyal on knowledge exploration and the enrichment of morality’, ‘The demonstration of integrity in leadership and serving’. Our school has a 6-year development plan involving 2 cycles. The theme is ‘Healthy Living; Wonderful Life’. The aim is to foster our students a healthy lifestyle during their golden period at our School. In 2022-23, we will focus on ‘Study Well’ and ‘Exercise Well’. We hope our students can develop study skills and apply them in their learning. At the same time, they will learn how to love themselves and others. We hope students’ academic development, health and psychological development can be mutually facilitated. Our School is dedicated to promote the self-directed learning of our students, hoping to nurture their positive and enthusiastic life views, and strengthen the professional assistance towards our teaching staff for the sustainable development of the School.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
With the aim of encouraging continuing education among our teaching staff, a scholarship for Continuing Professional Development of Teachers has been established. There are 25 teachers with Master’s degrees this year. Through Staff Development Days, teachers are given chances to share their teaching and learning so that their efforts and achievement can be recongnized. It aims to enhance teachers' development.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
All students are arranged into four houses. We provide students with more than 30 school clubs and interest groups. These clubs and groups can be classified into six areas, namely, religion, study, physical education, discipline, art and interest groups.
Details: http://www.henrietta.edu.hk/project.pdf
Others
"Life Planning Education":
We help students understand themselves and strengthen their understanding of the world of workplace, study and career path through Life Planning. Through the collaboration with other subjects, the curriculum includes organising and helping students set their goals for future studies. The Aspiration Driven Curriculum (ADC) for S.4 and S.5 students deepens their planning towards their future. Additionally, professionals from tertiary institutes and universities, different business sectors and alumni are invited to share their experience of choosing subjects and jobs. We organize multiple pathways seminars, further studies and careers seminars, tertiary institutions visits, workshops on workplace exploration, company and organization visits. Students are provided with various channels and means to experience different fields of work, so that they can broaden their horizons and develop a better understanding of the career world. Individual and group counselling activities are also organised for senior forms to plan their future. To broaden students’ horizons in overseas studies, we encourage students to attend Education Fair and talks about further studies in Mainland China, Taiwan, and foreign countries. In addition, we organize talks about JUPAS preparation and run mock results release workshops and invite alumni to share their experiences. We aim to equip our students with the latest information about different institutes and the strategies in application. Last but not least, we have follow-ups and collect information on our graduates' career paths in order to review our plan.