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HHCKLA Buddhist Ma Kam Chan Memorial English Secondary School
Address: Luen Wo Market 9 Luen Yick Street NT
Tel: 26699208
Email: info@bmkc.edu.hk
Fax: 26698103
URL: http://www.bmkc.edu.hk
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About
HHCKLA Buddhist Ma Kam Chan Memorial English Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1993. The school is located in North, and covers an area of approximately 8277 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Ho Tak Sum MH Mr.,And the principal is Fong Iek Leong Mr. (B.A., M.A. (HKU); M.Ed., PGDE (CUHK)). The sponsoring body of HHCKLA Buddhist Ma Kam Chan Memorial English Secondary School is Heung Hoi Ching Kok Lin Association and is a Buddhism school. The mission of the school: "Through Buddhist education, we strive to help students to realize the good nature they are endowed with. This will guide them to purify their thoughts and properly conduct themselves in speech and behaviour, nurturing them to become well-adjusted, courteous and sincere members of society."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 HHCKLA Buddhist Ma Kam Chan Memorial English Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Purifying our thoughts and properly conducting ourselves in speech and behaviour with endowed good nature and self-awareness., 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: 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 DP: academic results 30%, extra-curricular activities 15%, conduct and attitude 25%, interview performance 30%
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
A two-week Orientation Programme for new Form One students during the summer holiday and a S.1 Parents Day. There are different measures to reinforce the concepts of environmental protection and healthy living environment. For example, no air-conditioning during the first lesson to ensure adequate ventilation, regular practice on cleaning and tidying up the classrooms by students and guiding them to make the school campus greener collaboratively. Our school has joined the Pilot Scheme of the ‘Health Promoting School Programme’, helping students to establish a healthy life style. Also, our school has been granted $450,000 from Beat Drugs Fund Association for implementing school-based positive education.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for HHCKLA Buddhist Ma Kam Chan Memorial English 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 $30" per year.
Student union fee: $20".
The approved charge for non-standard items is School-based development reserve: $300 (F.1-F.5), $150 (F.6) 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, HHCKLA Buddhist Ma Kam Chan Memorial English Secondary School has a total of 70 teachers and 68 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 47% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 32% 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 20% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 4% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 76% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that HHCKLA Buddhist Ma Kam Chan Memorial English 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 76% 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 HHCKLA Buddhist Ma Kam Chan Memorial English 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, Mathematics*, Life and Society, Chinese History, History, Buddhist Studies, Putonghua, Computer Literacy, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Integrated Science, Geography (F.1, F.2), Integrated Humanities (F.3)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics (S5), Citizenship and Social Development (S4, S5), Liberal Studies (S6), Chinese History, History, Chinese Literature, Visual Arts, Ethics and Religious Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management and Social Care (S4, S5), Tourism and Hospitality Studies (S4), Mathematics Extended Part: Modules 2 (S5), Buddhist Studies#, Physical Education#, Life Education#, Life Art and Voluntary Services (S4, S5)#, Music and Art (S4, S5)#, STEM (S4, S5)# (#Non-HKDSE Subjects)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Economics, Geography, Mathematics Extended Part: Modules 2 (S4, S6), English Communication and Drama (S4, S5)# (#Non-HKDSE Subjects)
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics*, Life and Society, Chinese History, History, Buddhist Studies, Putonghua, Computer Literacy, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Integrated Science, Geography (F.1, F.2), Integrated Humanities (F.3)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics (S6), Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Chinese Literature, Visual Arts, Ethics and Religious Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management and Social Care, Tourism and Hospitality Studies (S4, S5), Mathematics Extended Part: Modules 2 (S6), Buddhist Studies#, Physical Education#, Life Education#, Life Art and Voluntary Services#, Music and Art #, STEM# (#Non-HKDSE Subjects)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Economics, Geography, Mathematics Extended Part: Modules 2 (S4, S5), English Communication and Drama# (#Non-HKDSE Subjects)
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
In September 2004, with the completion of the new annex, our facilities have reached the millennium standards. These include a student activity centre, a reading room, a computer-assisted learning room, a English room, a conference room, a STEM Lab and a newly-established 200-seat Multipurpose room for students' revision after school. All indoor venues are air-conditioned and equipped with a computer network, multi-media computers, projectors and visualizers. In addition, alteration of the main building rooftop is in progress, providing 3 multi- purpose rooms and a lift to further enhance school's teaching facilities.
Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, tactile guide path and accessible public information / service counter.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Strengthening the learning of our country’s history and development; holistically instilling a sense of national identity into students and nurturing them into patriotic and law-abiding citizens.
2. Caring for students’ physical and psychological development; enhancing their positive mind, resilience, optimism and proactiveness.
School Management Organisation:
Buddhist education, enthusiasm and acceptance characterize our school management. We delegate authority and responsibilities to core management units, which devise appropriate policies collaboratively to ensure their suitability for students' needs.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Our Incorporated Management Committee was established in June, 2007, with 9 members from our sponsoring body, 2 teachers, 2 parents, an alumnus, 2 independent committee members and the principal.
School Green Policy:
There are different measures to reinforce the concepts of environmental protection and healthy living environment. To practise low-carbon living and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we minimize the use of air-conditioning during the first lesson and ensure adequate ventilation. Students regularly help tidy up the classrooms and recycle waste. We aim to guide them to make the school campus greener collaboratively.
Our school has joined the Pilot Scheme of the ‘Health Promoting School Programme’
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Students in senior forms learn either in Chinese or English depending on their ability. Students can have their English proficiency and confidence heightened through various enrichment programs/ activities funded by the 3.3 million-dollar Language Fund. Our teachers were invited by Hong Kong University and EDB to share our English Bridging Program design, which is highly commended. In response to the fine-tuned MOI arrangements, Integrated Science, Geography and Integrated Humanities are taught in English for all junior classes, with teaching, homework and assessments all in English to facilitate students' learning of these two disciplines at the senior levels.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
To further enhance our teaching quality, we implement small class teaching and group lesson preparation schemes to cater for individual differences. Students' high order thinking skills are developed through a step-by-step approach to promote our project learning and reading schemes. We strive to provide a balanced curriculum, emphasizing students' gradual development and exposure to various learning experiences. We lay great emphasis on homework quality and submission punctuality. Students with homework problems are required to attend the after-school homework guidance class. With teachers' anticipation of their public exams performance, students are further motivated to work with attainable goals. Students' learning experiences are extended and intensified strategically through careful grading and design of activities. Reading culture is promoted through a whole-school approach, including the Morning Reading Scheme and regular teachers' sharing. In response to the class suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we try to maximize the effectiveness of our online teaching and provide adequate support for the students in need. Moreover, face to face assessments are organized in Shenzhen for all cross-border students in order to ensure fairness and accuracy in formal assessments.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X.
F.4, F.5: 3 electives. We also provide school- based 'other learning experiences' to broaden students' horizons and better prepare them for further studies.
F.6: 2 electives
2. Curriculum highlights: The major objective guiding the design of the Integrated Science and Integrated Humanities curricula is to help enhance students' English proficiency and match their language needs at the NSS levels.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. Project Learning: Starting from junior forms, students will have their project learning skills fostered and horizons widened systematically. The provision of an annual 2-day Project Learning Activity enables each form to focus more intensively on Key Learning Areas, including Personal Social and Humanities; Science; Mathematics; Chinese; English and Further studies in Mainland China and visit to sister school. Among these, our project on Humanities and the design of the F.6 Chinese lessons helped us win the Merit Prize regarding Curriculum Design offered by the Laws Foundation.
2. Learning While Reading: Our Morning Reading Scheme has been implemented since 2001, with a comprehensive record and assessment system and the inclusion of on-line news discussions as well as teachers and Reading Ambassadors’ sharing.
3. Moral and Civic Education: Life education lessons are part of our regular timetable and the whole school focuses on a thematic moral topic every year.
4. Using IT for Interactive Learning: All classrooms are equipped with computers and projectors. Our Stem Lab and computer center provide 45 computers each. Students may also enjoy the computer services in the library.
Life Planning Education:
Our goal is to see all students, irrespective of their abilities, orientations and levels of study, being able to:
(1) understand their own career/academic aspirations;
(2) develop positive attitudes towards work and learning;
(3) connect/integrate their career/academic aspirations with/into whole-person development and life-long learning; and
(4) utilise the acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes whenever necessary.
Details: http://www.bmkc.edu.hk/
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
An "English Ambassadors Scheme" has been implemented to let teachers and the English ambassadors join hands to enhance Form One students' English Proficiency. After-school Chinese, English and Mathematics tutorials are provided for academically weaker and average students. Small class teaching is offered across Form 1 to 3 levels. Form 1 to 4 repeaters have their foundations strengthened through attending tailor-made summer classes. After-school tutorials for F.4 to F.6 classes by all subjects is systematically coordinated by school.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Through school policy, culture and measures, the staff in our school work together to create an inclusive environment to cater for the needs of different students.
Support measures:
1. Formulate policies to cater for the students with special educational needs.
2. Use screening tools to identify students' learning difficulties and support them early;
3. Coordinate the work of the social workers/counsellor, the educational psychologists, the clinical psychologists, speech therapist and the teachers;
4. Provide individual/group counselling services: different professional services are provided.
The school will integrate resources to provide appropriate support in response to students' learning needs.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Both traditional summative assessments and formative assessments regarding performance in homework, learning attitude, reading and activities are adopted to facilitate learning.
Details: http://www.bmkc.edu.hk/
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
We keep constant contact with parents, discussing issues concerning students' academic progress and personal growth. To be successful, all-round education requires mutual understanding between school, parents and students and this is achieved through our annual parents days, variety night shows and Parents-Teacher Association activities. With both teachers and parents working collaboratively and enjoying good relations, students' well-being and welfare will be enhanced much more effectively. To further enhance home-school cooperation and communication, we use eclass system for all parents to inform them of latest school news and announcements. We continue our ‘Parents’ Class Scheme’ to promote the concept of ‘Positive Education’, so that parents and children have more positive beliefs by joining lectures and workshops. In addition, the ‘ Parent Education Award Scheme’ is implemented to encourage parents to participate in various school activities.
School Ethos:
We believe that all students are endowed with self-awareness and great potentials and properly nurtured, they all can appreciate the width and depth of their life. To realize this, we implement the Living with Stamina Scheme to help them become self-disciplined and all-round individuals.
Details: http://info.bmkc.edu.hk/PastoralCare/PTA/PTAIndex.htm
Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. Strengthening the teaching of Information Technology. Our school has established 2 STEM laboratories and a Computer Room.
2. Provision of the STEM subject at senior forms to let students learn about Python Programming, circuit diagrams, Microbit, Arduino, drone programming, laser cutting machines and so on.
3. Provision of a 75-inch interactive TV in all classrooms to match teaching needs through the Quality Education Fund.
4. Providing Form One new comers and needy students with tablets through the Community Care Fund.
5. Visits and exchange trips to mainland are provided to all S.4 and S.5 students to enhance their national identity and the knowledge of recent development in our country.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Developing professionalism based on students’ needs and teachers’ professional growth.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
More than fifty extra-curricular activities, categorized into the areas of 'academic enhancement', 'hobbies', 'physical education and art', 'services' and 'religion', are available for students to enrich their school life. Form activity days and activities which are cross/ co-curricular or subject-oriented in nature are held regularly. Besides, All-round Education periods and OLE Day are provided for students to acquire other learning experiences.
Details: http://www.bmkc.edu.hk/
Others
1. Providing the BMKC Fund for High-achievers to enable outstanding students to join cross-border activities and related training courses.
2. Offering scholarships to students with outstanding performances in the academic or OEA aspects.