Kwun Tong
Kwun Tong Government Secondary School
Address: 9 Shun Chi Street, Shun Lee Estate, Kowloon.
Tel: 23436220
Email: ktgss@email.ktgss.edu.hk
Fax: 23044671
URL: http://www.ktgss.edu.hk
How to travel to Kwun Tong Government Secondary School
Take bus number 26, 26M, 27, 29M, 42, 95, 290A or minibus at Choi Hung MTR or Kwun Tong MTR Station.
About
Kwun Tong Government Secondary School is a Gov't Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1982. The school is located in Kwun Tong, and covers an area of approximately 4000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Li Ho Suk Wa (PEO(SE))1 Ms,And the principal is Ip Lai Hung Ms. undefined. The sponsoring body of Kwun Tong Government Secondary School is EDB and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "We aim at providing students with quality holistic education so that they can best realize their potential in moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic areas, as well as nurturing their emotional and cultural developments. We promote independent learning, putting emphasis on the virtues of honesty, faith, diligence and modesty. We are committed to the mission of ensuring excellence for the advancement 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 Kwun Tong Government Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Honesty, Faith, Diligence and Modesty., 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: 5 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 ).Secondary One applicants should have good conduct and academic performance. Application Criteria: Academic performance 30%, Conduct 10%, Service & Special Talents 5%, ECA 5%, Interview 30% and EDB Rank Order List 20%.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
In addition to holding an orientation day for all new S.1 students and their parents, our school conducts a bridging programme with the aim to strengthen students' sense of belonging and encourage them to participate in group activities.
The Health Education Committee provides information on healthy life, and encourages the students to develop a healthy habit. Talks and workshops are jointly organised with outside bodies including the Health Department, Medical Schools of Universities and so on. In addition, the committee collaborates with the Technology and Living and Physical Education Department in organizing various activities to remind students the importance of healthy diet and physical exercise.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Kwun Tong Government 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 $0.
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
The PTA dues are $80" per year.
Student union fee: S.1-S.5 $25, S.6 $15.
The approved charge for non-standard items is $100 School-based Management Fee per year.
Other charges/fees: ECA Fee: $148 (S.4-S.6).
^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, Kwun Tong Government Secondary School has a total of 55 teachers and 55 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 100% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 37% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 61% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 25% 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 4% 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 87% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Kwun Tong Government 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, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 87% 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 Kwun Tong Government 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:Class Period, Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Reading Period
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Life and Society, Computer Literacy, Music, Technology & Living, STEM Education, PE, Visual Arts, Business and Management
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Class Period, Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Subject-related Activities (Chinese), Citizenship & Social Development (S4, S5)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Reading Across Curriculum, Subject-related Activities (English), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Mathematics (Extended Part - Module 1), Mathematics (Extended Part - Module 2), PE, 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, Reading Period, Class Period
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Life and Society, Computer Literacy, Technology & Living, STEM Education, Business & Management, PE, Visual Arts, Music
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Class Period, Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Subject-related Activities (Chinese), Citizenship & Social Development
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Reading Across the Curriculum, Subject-related Activities (English), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Mathematics (Extended Part - Module 1), Mathematics (Extended Part - Module 2), PE, Visual Arts
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
There are 25 classrooms, 15 special rooms including Computer-assisted Learning Room, Ceramics Room, Maker Activity Room, Media Production Room etc. There are also 4 laboratories, 1 library, 1 Conference Room, 1 Student Activity Room, 1 school hall and 2 basketball courts.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Empowering students to be active and confident learners.
2. Nurturing students to be fulfilling members at school, in society and home country through values education.
School Management Organisation:
School administration is managed by different committees which work in close liaison and coordination to ensure the smooth implementation of school policies. All teachers work together with excellent team spirit.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The School Management Committee comprises a Chairperson appointed by the EDB, the Principal, 2 Parent Members, 2 Teacher Members, 2 Alumni Members and 2 Independent Members.
School Green Policy:
Set up three-coloured recycle bins, solar panel, window solar films.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Our school vigorously implements the language policy of "biliteracy and trilingualism". The medium of instruction is English for all subjects except Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Putonghua, Liberal Studies (some classes), Citizenship & Social Development, Period and Class Period. All morning assemblies and announcements are done in English, Putonghua and Cantonese.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
The school provides a variety of subjects and different extra-curricular activities so that students receive all-round education and develop their potential. The reading culture is promoted through reading periods and reading experience sharing sessions. Other learning activities including talks, visits, field-trips, etc. are organized so that students can experience life-wide learning and broaden their horizons. Our teachers have been attending training programmes and professional courses to equip themselves for the education and curriculum reforms. Furthermore, peer lesson observation provides a chance for all teachers to enhance their teaching effectiveness through learning from one another and reflective practice. All S.1 to S.3 students take a comprehensive curriculum which equips them with a broad and solid academic foundation. S.4 students may choose from different elective subjects according to their interests. The curricula are reviewed and, when necessary, revised by a committee of experienced teachers. Reading culture is promoted through the reading period. Reading Award Scheme encourages all students to reflect on their reading and share their reading experience.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. We provide 13 electives in our senior curriculum. together with applied learning course and Japanese course.
2. Curriculum highlights: A good range of subject choices and flexible subject combinations at senior secondary levels are available and are offered to cater for students' interests as well as broadening their scope of study.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Promotion of Reading Culture:
a) Reading Period; b) Reading Award Scheme; c) Subject-based reading schemes; d) Online reading platform (Hyread); e) Establish Instagram Account to promote reading culture.
Information Technology for Interactive Learning:
a) Subject web pages and forums; b) Online assessment system; c) Training for students in using IT information search and processing, report writing and project presentation; d) i-reading and sharing system;
Moral and Civic Education:
a) Form periods for implementing school-based moral and civic education programme; b) Self-development award scheme; c) Big Brothers and Big Sisters Scheme to provide peer support for S.1 students; d) Relevant extra-curricular activities such as community service and environmental protection; e) Uniformed or Music group membership for all S.1 students. f) National security education and weekly flag raising ceremony
Life Planning Education:
Our school promotes Life Planning and Career Guidance with a whole-school approach. We implement different programmes for students from S.1 to S.6, according to their abilities and needs. These programmes aim at strengthening students' abilities in enhancing self-understanding, planning and actualizing personal goals, developing generic skills and gathering useful information for further studies and career development. Training will be provided to teaching staff to enrich their professional capabilities in career guidance for students. In addition, Applied Learning courses are also encouraged to cater for students' diverse learning needs.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The student support group of our school is comprised of the Assistant Principals, the Head of the Counselling Committee, the Special Educational Needs Coordinator, the Social Worker, School-based Speech Therapist and the Educational Psychologist.
Our school uses the subsidy for special educational needs suitably to employ external services which provide appropriate professional counselling and emotional, social training programs. Our school not only allocates and uses the Learning Support Grant but also the internal resources available to provide diversified support for students with special educational needs, including the employment of a teaching assistant to offer them support.
Our school regularly disseminates the necessary information to support the students with special educational needs. Subject teachers adapt the content of the curriculum to suit the learning needs and progress of the students. Also, the school adjusts the internal and public examinations with regard to the extension of the examination duration and arranges appropriate examination centres for the students with such needs. In addition, a multifarious extra-curricular activities are conducted to promote a harmonious inclusive culture, like Caring Angels as Pastoral Care Ambassadors and a Healthy and Caring Campus Culture Week. The special focus of the Smart Program for our new Secondary 1 students is conducted to develop peer support and involvement to help them adapt to and excel in the new learning environment.
Last but not least, there are regular meetings with parents to follow-up the progress of the students and to collect advice from parents, with an aim of improving home-school communication and cooperation. Our school also arranges teaching staff to attend related seminars.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
The student support group of our school is comprised of the Assistant Principals, the Head of the Counselling Committee, the Head of the Special Educational Needs Team, the Social Worker and the Educational Psychologist.
Our school uses the subsidy for special educational needs suitably to employ external services which provide appropriate professional counselling and emotional, social training programs. Our school not only allocates and uses the Learning Support Grant (LSG) but also the internal resources available to provide diversified support for students with special educational needs, including the employment of a teaching assistant to offer them support.
Our school regularly disseminates the necessary information to support the students with special educational needs. Subject teachers adapt the content of the curriculum to suit the learning needs and progress of the students. Also, the school adjusts the internal and public examinations with regard to the extension of the examination duration and arranges appropriate examination centres for the students with such needs. In addition, a multifarious extra-curricular activities are conducted to promote a harmonious inclusive culture, like Caring Angels as Pastoral Care Ambassadors and a Healthy and Caring Campus Culture Week. Moreover, the special focus of the Smart Program for our new Secondary 1 students is conducted to develop peer support and involvement to help them adapt to and excel in the new learning environment.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Apart from the mid-term tests, the Half-yearly and Yearly Examinations, students' academic performance in most subjects is also assessed by different continuous assessment modes.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Home-school cooperation and communication have always been highly valued as a means to foster student development, and parents have never failed to lend their support. The Parents-Teachers Association holds a variety of activities like Parents' Corner on Parents' Days, child-parent handicraft classes, talks for parents co-organized with the Counseling Team, BBQ gatherings co-organized with the Alumni Association, etc., thus making invaluable contributions to school development.
School Ethos:
Our students are well-behaved. The discipline team, counseling team, school social worker and teaching staff all work closely together to create a warm and supporting environment for our students. Through the Self-Development Award Scheme, students work towards their goals and strive for excellent performance in academic and non-academic areas.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. Empowering students to be active and confident learners.
2. Nurturing students to be fulfilling members at school, in society and home country through values education.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
We have a special committee to design training programmes and professional development plans for teachers. During the staff development days, guests are invited to give talks and conduct seminars for teachers.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
There are thirty-nine clubs, grouped under the categories of academic pursuits, arts, interests, services and sports. Students can join up to two clubs according to their own needs and interests.
The student development day and life-wide learning day allow students to learn from different
experiences.
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