Sham Shui Po
Holy Trinity College
Address: 3 Wai Chi Street Shek Kip Mei
Tel: 27793220
Email: info@htc.edu.hk
Fax: 27789273
URL: http://www.htc.edu.hk
How to travel to Holy Trinity College
Bus: 104, 40, 2D, 6D;
MTR: Shek Kip Mei Station (Exit C);
Minibus: 9M, 10M, 30A/B/M.
About
Holy Trinity College is a Aided Girls secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1966. The school is located in Sham Shui Po, and covers an area of approximately 3318 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is So Chiu Ho Sister,And the principal is Monica Fung Mrs. undefined. The sponsoring body of Holy Trinity College is Sisters of the Precious Blood and is a Catholicism school. The mission of the school: "1. Empowering students to develop their potentials and attaining an all- round development.
2. Encouraging students to work hard in their studies and to take an active part in co-curricular activities.
3. Equipping students to be independent-minded individuals.
4. Nurturing students to have proper attitudes with an awareness of the community."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 Holy Trinity College Adhering to the school motto of Wisdom, Charity, Courage, Fulfilment, 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 ).30% on Primary 5 and 6 academic performance;
30% on conduct and extra-curricular activities performance;
40% on English language ability and interview performance.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Meetings for F.1 parents are held in July and August. The Summer Bridging Course for enhancement of English Language for Form 1 students is organised in July and August. Form 1 Student Learning Camp and Peer Support Scheme are organised in September. Form 1 Parents' Meeting and Parent-Teacher Association Annual General Meeting are held in October.
"My Pledge to Act — Expressing gratitude, to cherish, be proactive and optimistic" - The Whole School Approach is adopted to help students to develop a healthy lifestyle and good character so as to enhance their whole-person development.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Holy Trinity College 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 $320".
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $320".
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $320".
The PTA dues are $50" per year.
Student union fee: $40".
The approved charge for non-standard items is Approved Collection for Specific Purpose ($300) 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, Holy Trinity College has a total of 66 teachers and 64 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 97% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 28% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 72% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 41% 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 11% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 19% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 70% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Holy Trinity College 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 nearly 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 70% 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 Holy Trinity College 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, Putonghua, Ethics & Religious Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Life & Society, Geography & History (F.1), Integrated Science (F.1 & F.2), History (F.2 & F.3), Geography (F.2 & F.3), ICT, Visual Arts, Music, PE, Technology & Living (F.1 & F.2), Biology (F.3), Chemistry (F.3), Physics (F.3)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Ethics & Religious Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4, S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), History, Economics, BAFS, Geography, ICT, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE and Visual Arts
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Ethics & Religious Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Life & Society, Geography & History (F.1), Integrated Science (F.1 & F.2), History (F.2 & F.3), Geography (F.2 & F.3), ICT, Visual Arts, Music, PE, Technology & Living (F.1 & F.2), Biology (F.3), Chemistry (F.3), Physics (F.3)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Ethics & Religious Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, History, Economics, BAFS, Geography, ICT, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE and Visual Arts
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
The school has 31 classrooms and other special rooms, which include the Library, School Hall, Music Room, Art Room, Technology and Living Rooms, Laboratories, Multi-media Learning Centre, Computer Rooms, Language Laboratory, Multi-purpose Activity Room, Student Activity Centre, Guidance Room, Religious Activity Room, Band Room and Campus TV Studio, etc. The school has upgraded the school network to Gigabit Ethernet, enhanced the coverage of WiFi network to the whole school premises and purchased Apple TV for all classrooms to conduct interactive learning and teaching.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Promotion of Positive Psychology through Positive Emotions, Relationships and Achievement (P.E.R.M.A.)
2. Implementation of Blended Learning
School Management Organisation:
In keeping with the mission of the Sisters of the Precious Blood, we are committed to providing a good and all-round education. Under the supervision of the Incorporated Management Committee, the Administrative Committee takes full responsibility of school administration work and management of all boards. The Academic Committee takes charge of curriculum planning and all subject panels. The School Improvement Board is responsible for school self-evaluation and improvement in school policy.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Holy Trinity College Incorporated Management Committee
School Green Policy:
All students are members of the Environmental Protection Society, following the Green Policy. Programmes such as the recycling scheme, one-person-one-flower scheme and beach clean-up are held to raise students’ environmental awareness. Green Prefects are also selected to assist in the implementation of the Green Policy.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Our school has adopted English as the medium of instruction in all subjects except Chinese subjects. For details, please refer to the subject offered in the 2022/23 school year. Our English teachers promote the use of English to students through English drama, enhancement course and enrichment course.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Our teachers are very experienced in teaching. We are committed to equipping our students with diversified knowledge, functional skills and proper attitudes which will help them lead a full life. Implementation of the curriculum guides of Curriculum Development Institute of the Education Bureau is made with adaptation to the capabilities and needs of our students. We emphasize interactive teaching methods and assessment for learning. We encourage participation in Extensive Reading Schemes for Chinese and English Language, Shared Reading promoted by the Reading Club, Reading Award Schemes, Open Reading Competitions and the Morning Reading Scheme with emphasis on reading English materials.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X.
2. Curriculum highlights: Our school has started school-based curricula in the following subjects: Life & Society for junior levels and Ethics & Religious Education for all levels.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. Moral and Civic Education is promoted and values education is strengthened through lessons and activities, which helps to develop students’ positive values and nurture them to be caring youngsters to serve others.
2. Morning Reading Scheme, On-line Reading Programme and Reading Award Scheme are implemented to cultivate students' reading habits and create a positive reading atmosphere.
3. Project Learning is designed to help students to develop generic skills.
4. E-learning is promoted to arouse students’ learning interest as well as to enhance the effectiveness in learning and teaching.
Life Planning Education:
1. To implement life planning lessons in different levels.
2. To have Careers teachers to conduct group interviews with Form 3 to Form 6 students to help them identify their strengths and career interests, make decisions about subject choices, and carry out career planning.
3. To co-organise life planning activities such as job shadowing, interview workshops, company visits and entrepreneurship programmes with external organisations.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The school devises different learning and teaching strategies to cater for learner diversity. In Form 1 and Form 2, students are streamed into different ability groups in Chinese and English classes to enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching. Numerous afterschool classes are provided, such as English enrichment courses, elite writing classes, speaking groups and remedial courses. Chinese and Mathematics enrichment and remedial courses are also provided. The school also focuses on the all-round development of students. Different afterschool elite programmes and competitions are arranged to unleash students’ potential in different areas.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Our school dedicates to develop Inclusive Education, using the whole school approach to support the students in special needs. By using the Learning Support Grant, our school provides appropriate supportive services to enhance the learning effectiveness of those students in needs and help them to integrate into school lives. Our school has developed a Student Support Team to provide professional guidance and counselling service to students in needs, facilitating them to learn and grow. The team members include our School Principal, Vice Principal, Guidance Mistress, Guidance Teachers, Social Workers, Educational Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist and Speech Therapist. Our school makes good use of the Learning Support Grant to provide appropriate training, guidance and special regulations to those students in needs, helping them to improve their social communication skills and learning abilities. Our school also value home school cooperation, we always develop a good communication system with parents to issue the better supportive strategies to their children.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Two examinations are held each year, with school based assessment and continuous assessment carried out to monitor student learning.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
We maintain a harmonious relationship with parents through good communication network of Parent Teacher Association functions, Parents' meetings, Circulars and newsletters to parents.
School Ethos:
We adopt a whole school approach to discipline and guidance. Collaboration with school social worker ensures support for our students.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
The school theme this year is “Think Positive, Live Positive”. By unleashing and developing our students’ potentials, we aim at nurturing their positive emotions and relationships to bolster students’ resilience during adversity.
Our school also incorporates blended learning into routine by integrating online learning into traditional classroom learning. It helps cater for learner diversity by facilitating learning at the students’ own pace and enhancing learning abilities.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Based on the school’s future development and major concerns, our school organises at least three Staff Development Days in each academic year. All teachers are encouraged to take part in training courses, workshops and seminars organised by the Education Bureau and the Universities.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
There are forty-six clubs providing different kinds of extra-curricular activities, ranging from religious, academic, and sports activities to service and interest groups. To encourage students to participate in various kinds of activities and competitions, the Other Learning Experiences Logbook and the Academic & Activity Award Scheme are implemented to develop students’ potential so as to allow them to achieve a balanced development. The adoption of life-wide learning also ensures the close connection between formal and informal curricula.
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Others
Please refer to our school website.