Yau Tsim Mong
Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School
Address: 52 Boundary Street, Mongkok (Junior Section); 14 Sycamore Street, Tai Kok Tsui (Senior Section)
Tel: 23973181
Email: school@ksyss.edu.hk
Fax: 23973631
URL: http://www.ksyss.edu.hk/tc/index.php
How to travel to Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School
Bus: 1, 1A, 104, 203C;
MTR: Prince Edward Station; Mongkok East Station.
About
Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School is a DSS Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1950. The school is located in Yau Tsim Mong, and covers an area of approximately 2500 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Cham Chi Fan Pastor,And the principal is Leung Wing Mui Ms. (Bachelor of Arts, PGDE, Master of Arts). The sponsoring body of Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School is Seventh-day Adventist Schools Organisation (HK) Limited and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "Our mission is to provide a holistic Christian education to assure a balanced spiritual, intellectual, physical and social development in our students, thus enabling them to grow towards their full potential and to benefit society."School has Parent-Teacher Association,doesn't 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 Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Striving for excellence, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 3 classes. Form 2: 3 classes.
Form 3: 3 classes. Form 4: 3 classes.
Form 5: 3 classes. Form 6: 3 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 ).School academic result: 20%, interview: 20%, conduct: 20%, extra-curricular activities/social services: 20%, "Rank Order List": 20%.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Our school organizes an orientation programme which includes an enhancement programme, an English camp, a multiple-intelligence camp and parents' day to welcome our S.1 students. This programme aims to provide our students with a positive experience at the start of their learning journey at our school. It also aims at motivating our students to maximise their learning potential and supporting them to develop a pro-active attitude and approach towards their learning.
We promote healthy eating and all junior form students have their lunch at school. Through seminars, life education classes and volunteer service, we raise our students’ awareness of their physical and mental health. Life planning and personal growth training programmes are also organised to help students set their life goals at an early stage. Last but not the least, the school, the PTA and the church cooperate closely in promoting health education. Through various activities, different school stakeholders can live a healthier lifestyle.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $2760"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $2760"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $2760"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $2760"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $2760"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $2760"/year, lecture fee is $0.
The PTA dues are $40" per year.
Student union fee: $0.
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, Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School has a total of 40 teachers and (not given) approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 88% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 98% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 55% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 18% 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 47% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 8% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 45% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Kowloon Sam Yuk Secondary School 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. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, many teachers have rich teaching experience, and 45% 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 Kowloon Sam Yuk 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*, Science*, Geography, Chinese History, History, Life and Society, Computer Literacy, Religious Studies, Visual Arts, Junior Technology Education, Moral Education, Physical Education, Music*
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), Geography, History, Chinese History, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Economics, Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1), Moral Education, Religious Studies, Physical Education, Music, Applied Learning
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics*, Science*, Geography, Chinese History, History, Life and Society, Computer Literacy, Religious Studies, Visual Arts, Junior Technology Education, Moral Education, Physical Education, Music*
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, Geography, History, Chinese History, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Economics, Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1), Moral Education, Religious Studies, Physical Education, Music, Applied Learning
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Our school has more than 40 extra-curricular clubs and groups that cover the five key learning areas which encompass academic studies, social services, interests, fine arts and sports. Our school also pro-actively seeks extra funding and resources in order to provide as many multiple-intelligence classes as possible to support our students to learn new skills or develop new interests. A form-based cross-curricular Science prgramme has also been implemented to deepen and expand students’ learning. The programme enables our students to make connections among different subjects, thus fostering their critical thinking and collaboration skills.
Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and tactile guide path are only available in the Chow's Campus (Senior Section).
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Nurturing students’ positive learning attitude.
2. Increasing students’ sense of belonging and participation in school activities.
School Management Organisation:
Our school implements school-based management. The Administrative meetings, Staff meetings and Parent-Teacher Association meetings are held regularly to provide sufficient communication channels for stakeholders. As a result, all teachers are involved in the planning and implementation of school policies. The School Board also sponsors overseas study tours and offers exchange scholarships for outstanding students.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The School Management Committee comprises representatives from the Sponsoring Body, the principal, teachers, alumni and parents. All stakeholders participate in decision-making so as to enhance transparency and accountability of the school management.
School Green Policy:
Our school has formulated School Green Policy. The school joins hands with staff and students to use resources efficiently and avoid waste.
Details: http://www.ksyss.edu.hk/tc/subpage.php?id=13
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Our aim is for our students to be biliterate and trilingual. In the junior form, they are divided into EMI and CMI classes according to our students' learning ability and English proficiency. For the students adopting Chinese as the MOI, we increase students' exposure to English by conducting extended learning activities in most subjects. We foster a whole school language rich environment in which students are learning English and Putonghua effectively. Extra English classes and bridging programs after school are provided to help students adapt to EMI. Supplementary Chinese classes after school are provided for students who need to raise their Chinese language proficiency. To strengthen the English team, we have employed three NET teachers. We also raise students' interest in reading by launching a school-based reading scheme and the publication of students' writings. In order to promote students' interest in learning English and Chinese, they are encouraged to participate in the School Speech Festival.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
The school enjoys a nice campus environment. We have adopted a learner-centered teaching approach. In order to cater for learner diversity, the school has restructured the curriculum in English, Chinese and Mathematics. There are split classes in English and Chinese. We have held different projects with EDB to improve the teaching and learning quality of the school. Our teachers adopt the teaching strategies of "tiered instruction", preparing different kinds of activities for simulation on mindsets and providing rapid feedback with speedy adjustments and corrections. The school provides overseas and mainland study tours to enrich their learning experiences. A broad and balanced curriculum is also designed to promote all-round development of the students.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X. Students can choose two elective subjects according to the abilities and interests.
2. Curriculum highlights: Our school-based curriculum is developed to suit and meet the learning needs and abilities of students. We observe the student-centered principle and are dedicated to enhancing our students’ learning experience , expanding their knowledge as well as supporting our students to develop a right philosophy of life for themselves. To enhance the learning and teaching effectiveness, we have partnered with the EDB School-based Support Service to develop a high-quality English Language curriculum. To cater for the senior form students’ increasingly diverse interests, their needs for future studies and career development, a wide range of subjects are available for selection. A school-based gift education programme has been organised to inspire students, unleash their potential and to cater for their diversity.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
The four key tasks are properly addressed through the joint effort of the subject departments. "Off-campus Learning Day" is one of our measures used to cultivate students' learning skills. To promote reading, various reading schemes which use a whole-school approach are strategically adopted with the support of all subject departments. Through subscribing online English courses and playing them during morning assembly as well as lunchtime, students’ listening and speaking proficiency in English can be enhanced. On top of that, "Fun Reading Assembly" and Reading Lessons have been set for further nurturing students' reading habits. In addition, different prizes are set up by the School Library to promote a reading atmosphere. Information technology is adopted for interactive learning. Students can access learning materials on the school intranet to conduct self-learning. Besides, E-learning is used students use iPad to carry out group discussion for instant feedback and sharing in class.
In moral and civic education, the Civic Education and Social Services Group provide various volunteer activities for students. To foster students' positive values and attitudes, elements of life education are effectively delivered through Religious Studies, Life Education Programme, regular school assemblies and all subjects.
Life Planning Education:
We have employed teacher and a teacher assistant to implement systematic life planning education that incorporates essential elements to learning activities. Activities including leadership training, overseas trips and company visits are organized for students which can provide different experiences to facilitate their careers planning. Every effort is made to ensure that students are given relevant useful and practical advice so as to maximize their choices while minimizing their worries and struggles.
Details: http://www.ksyss.edu.hk/tc/subpage.php?id=13
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
We invite experts to help teachers recognize the development of students and develop learner-centered teaching strategies to cater for learners' diversity. Teachers in the Discipline and Guidance Team work collaboratively with social workers and psychologists to give preventive and remedial support to students. Several teachers have received training on inclusive education. There are also English literacy and citizenship courses for newly arrived immigrants.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
School has all long been promoting IE in accordance with basic principles, namely early identification, early intervention, whole School Approach and home-school cooperation. The Special Education Needs Coordination Team deploys resources flexibly so as to support quality teaching in regular classroom, "add on" intervention and intensive individualised support.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Every academic year, there are two examinations and uniform tests to assess our students’ learning outcome. We also conduct continuous assessment for most subjects throughout the year via project-based learning, class presentations, portfolios, self-assessment and peer assessment. These regular assessments of our students’ learning progress allow our teachers to adapt their teaching to meet our students’ learning needs promptly.
Details: http://www.ksyss.edu.hk/tc/subpage.php?id=13
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Since founded in 1998, the Parent-Teacher Association enhances cooperation between the school and parents. Moreover, the Parent Resources Centre provides useful resources to parents. The school also offers Parent Talks and various recreational activities. Parents' groups are run biweekly.
School Ethos:
We adopt a holistic guidance approach in the pastoral care of students. With a dual form-teacher system in junior section, class teachers can pay attention to and take care of students’ personal growth in a more friendly and individual manner. Teachers make regular phone calls and meet parents to strengthen links with the family. Different career talks for students and parents are held during the school year catering for their needs. Together we create a loving and caring culture and a harmonious campus, which is recognized by the society and manifested by receiving Caring School Award for years.
Details: http://www.ksyss.edu.hk/tc/subpage.php?id=24
Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. To promote e-learning and more extensive use of online platforms to promote self-directed learning.
2. To maximise students’ use of English in class and around the campus, three NET teachers are employed to co-teach with local English teachers and to conduct speaking classes, along with other, language related activities for all classes, as well as interactive Reading lessons for all junior form students. An English-rich environment is created through sharing on assembly, the English Ambassador Programme, English Corner activities and musical productions, where students can use English in authentic contexts. Local and overseas English immersion programs are also organized during the long school holidays.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Among the 40 full-time teachers, 87% have completed teachers' training, and 58% hold a master degree. Our team, who are eager to learn and try out student-centered methodology, have enabled our school to become a learning organization. In recent staff-development days, experts were invited to share team building strategies and lesson analysis skills to improve teaching methodology. In addition, teacher visits to other schools have been undertaken to nurture inter-school cooperation. A series of effective measures such as peer-observation, collaborative lesson preparation and teacher assessments are implemented to improve teaching effectiveness.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
The school has set up over 40 clubs and interest groups. These activities encompass five major areas: academic, social services, interests, fine arts and sport. Apart from these activities, multiple-intelligence enhancement courses are held to further enrich students' school life.
Details: http://www.ksyss.edu.hk/tc/subpage.php?id=13
Others
To encourage and foster the excellence of our students’ achievements, the school offers a number of scholarships to honour our outstanding students. Most scholarships are awarded on the strength of academic merits, conduct, co-curricular activities and some on other non- academic achievements as specified by the donors. Different kinds of improvement awards are also presented to encourage students who make progress.