Eastern
Lingnan Secondary School
Address: 6 Shing Hong Lane Heng Fa Chuen
Tel: 28916966
Email: info@lingnan.edu.hk
Fax: 25747597
URL: http://www.lingnan.edu.hk
How to travel to Lingnan Secondary School
MTR: Heng Fa Chuen station;
Bus: 8, 85;
Mini Bus: 62, 62A.
About
Lingnan Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1922. The school is located in Eastern, and covers an area of approximately 8000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Fong Chi Wah Dr.,And the principal is Chung Wai Ching Ms undefined. The sponsoring body of Lingnan Secondary School is Lingnan Education Organization Ltd. and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "Based on Christian values and the Lingnan tradition of "Education for Service", the School seeks to cultivate a spirit of dedication, enthusiasm & perseverance (as symbolised by the colours Red and Grey in the School logo) through a rich school life in order to "honour God, the Country and Lingnan"."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 Lingnan Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Spread Christian Values, Search for Truth, and Serve the Community, 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 ).Admission Criteria: academic results 30%; conduct 20%, interview 30%, extra-curricular activities 10%, awards 10%
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
1. S1 Orientation Programme: Academic guidance, counselling talks, thinking skills training, discipline training and parent-student activities are included in the programme.
2. S1 Bridging and Enrichment programmes for Chinese, English and Maths.
3. A charter of good conduct: The School has drawn up the charter, setting out the standards of behaviour that is expected of students including a healthy diet, a balanced timetable, decent manners, a show of love and care to others and the campus as well as conservation of resources.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Lingnan 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 $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, Lingnan Secondary School has a total of 63 teachers and 60 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 91% 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 57% 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 21% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 14% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 65% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Lingnan 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.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 65% 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 Lingnan 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*, Integrated Science*, Chinese History, History (S1), Geography (S1), Life and Society (S1), Integrated Humanities (S2, S3), Computer Literacy, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Putonghua, Religious Studies, Junior Secondary Electives such as Japanese, Korean, Drama, Creative Culinary, STEMxAI Maker
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Chinese History, History, Geography, Tourism and Hospitality, Information and Communication Technology, BAFS, Economics, Citizenship and Social Development (S4 & S5), Liberal Studies (S6), Visual Arts, Physical Education, Applied Learning Courses (S4 & S5)
English as the medium of instruction:Engish Language
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics*, Integrated Science*, Chinese History, History (S1 & S2), Geography (S1 & S2), Life and Society (S1 & S2), Integrated Humanities (S3), Computer Literacy, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Putonghua, Religious Studies, Junior Secondary Electives such as Japanese, Korean, Drama, Creative Culinary, STEMxAI Maker
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Chinese History, History, Geography, Tourism and Hospitality, Information and Communication Technology, BAFS, Economics, Citizenship and Social Development, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Applied Learning Courses (S4 and S5)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
The school is equipped with air-conditioning facilities, a wireless network, a central audio-visual system and the Campus TV station. Each classroom will be equipped with an interactive electronic whiteboard. Also, we have computer rooms, a library, a black box theatre and special rooms. We have a lift, washrooms and a resource room for students with special educational needs. The area of our school is around 8,000 square metres. We have two outdoor basketball courts. Other than the main teaching building, our school possesses a large school hall with the capacity of more than 700 students. Our school environment is excellent, with an attractive sea view and greenery. Our School is close to Heng Fa Chuen MTR station. It takes only three minutes to walk from the station.
Accessible lift.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Deepening self-directed learning, catering for learner diversity.
2. Creating a positive culture, nurturing well-rounded Lingnanians.
School Management Organisation:
Our School emphasizes professional management. The Executive Council, various functional groups and teams recommend plans, policies and procedures to the principal to ensure the proper and efficient administrative operation of the school. All subject panels formulate work plans every year which go in line with the school plan. This sets the foundation and framework for our future development.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
All school managers, upholding Lingnan spirit, are professionals and are enthusiastic towards education. They are eager to provide a quality learning environment for the betterment of students.
School Green Policy:
Energy-saving facilities have been installed on campus. The School adopts the whole-school approach in response to the demand for environmental education and implementation of the green policy. Students are encouraged to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
The School adopts Chinese as the medium of instruction (CMI) to raise the learning effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on English teaching and learning. To enhance students’ proficiency in English, the School
- recruits additional native English teachers to further enrich the language environment and run after-school English tutorials.
- provides English bridging courses for junior forms.
- increases students’ exposure to the language through a wide range of English activities such as an English summer immersion programme, English Day, English drama, the English Speech Festival and English speech contests.
- trains English Ambassadors to make announcements, give presentations during assemblies and host formal events and ceremonies in English.
- runs English enhancement & remedial courses.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
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School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Biology, Physics, Economics, Geography, BAFS, Chinese History, Information & Communication Technology, History, Chemistry, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts and Applied Learning.
2. Curriculum highlights: The school attaches great importance to the cultivation of students’ self-directed learning ability. Each subject introduces the self-directed learning elements, and emphasizes pre-class preview, cooperative learning and extended learning after class. The school values the importance of equipping students with future knowledge. In addition to Chinese language, English and Putonghua at the junior secondary levels, programming is also added as a fourth language. The school also offers elective courses for junior secondary students. S1 to S3 students can choose one elective course during the weekday classes. There are 12 elective courses in total, including Japanese, Korean, STEMxAI Maker Course, Drama, Hip Hop Dance, Taekwondo, Non-Bumping Ruby, Archery, Art and Life, Fashion Design, Animation Design and Creative Culinary. As a Christian school, the school develops a comprehensive life education curriculum for S1 to S6 based on the Christian education spirit with the integration of positive education theory PERMA+ and the growth mindset aiming at serving the physical and spiritual needs of students.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. Moral and Civic Education: The School runs the Moral and Civic Education Committee which designs the Moral Education Curriculum and promotes relevant schemes & activities aiming to promote the nine priority values and attitudes in order to help students become good citizens.
2. Reading to Learn: A reading scheme is launched to promote reading across the curriculum and broaden students’ reading lists.
3. Project Learning: Junior students demonstrate their abilities to integrate and apply knowledge and skills across the curriculum through conducting cross-curricular group projects.
4. Information Technology for Interactive Learning: The implementation of the 'Bring Your Own Device' policy makes learning become personalized and mobile. Our ultimate goal is to equip our students with self-directed learning skills and help them become life-long learners.
Life Planning Education:
The School provides life planning education. At the junior level, the curriculum is delivered in the classroom and on an online platform; while various life planning activities are run in lessons for other learning experiences (OLE) at the senior level. On top of classroom activities, group/individual guidance as well as talks on further studies and career choices, the School organizes alumni careers seminars, internship programmes and visits to tertiary institutions to help students identify their own strengths, recognize different study pathways and understand the working world.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
Depending on individual needs of students, the School designs a series of programmes to empower gifted students to excel in subjects such as English, Chinese, Maths, Computer Studies and Science. In addition, remedial courses are arranged for less able students.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
In collaboration with the educational psychologist, social worker and counselors, the coordinator teacher devises, implements and evaluates various support strategies including write-ups of the Individual Education Plans, speech therapy services, occupational therapy services, class-based social inclusion activities, parents' talks and teacher training workshops. These strategies allow the stakeholders to share the common ground of support provided to students.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Continuous assessment is adopted throughout the whole year. Teachers accommodate different learning styles by varying the modes of assessments such as research projects, book reports and oral presentations, allowing students to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have acquired.
Moreover, end-of-term exams are in place with the use of the common scheme of assessment to measure students’ learning progress and performance.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Our School runs a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Meetings are held on a regular basis. Various activities including dining, hiking and barbecue parties are organized to enhance relationships between teachers and parents. The PTA also runs a study scheme, a reading scheme and various workshops to promote parent-child relationships.
School Ethos:
The ethos of the School is based on simplicity. Our discipline policy is firm yet caring. The PTA, serving as a bridge between the School and parents, has also made substantial contributions to nurturing and educating our students. On top of mentoring younger fellow schoolmates, our alumni often run seminars and share personal experiences with them from time to time.
The School runs a Big Brothers and Big Sisters Scheme, in which elder students take care of younger ones. Free after-school tutorial classes are provided. Each junior form student is required to join a uniform group, an arts group or a sports team. It is hoped that students can learn independence and self care in the groups.
In recent years, the School has been promoting a caring school community and instilling positive values in students who would show love and respect for others in everyday life.
As a whole, the School maintains an ethos based upon simplicity and mutual respect between all members of the school community. We cherish academic freedom and whole-person development.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
Implement and practice the vision of Positive Life and Abundance of Self-directed Learning.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
The School encourages teachers to pursue professional development in order to provide quality education for students. We work in partnership with institutions, running teacher workshops as well as school visits in Hong Kong and overseas, to improve teaching and learning effectiveness. Nearly 60% of our teachers hold master degrees or above.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
A wide range of clubs related to sports, community services, academic studies, arts and various interests are run throughout the school year. Students are encouraged to choose their clubs according to personal interests and skills. On top of coordinating activities for the Houses (Red, Grey, Blue & Green) and clubs, the Students’ Union also organizes activities with other student groups.
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Others
The School has a history of 100 years. These years, our graduates have excelled in various fields and have made significant contributions to society. They have maintained a close connection with the School, thereby setting a positive example for younger students. The School sponsoring body provides scholarships to acknowledge students' good effort and attitude. With the support of Lingnan University, our students receive additional assistance in their post secondary studies. The University also offers help to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness of the School. This is certainly a value-added characteristic of the School. The School has joined the Joint University Programmes Admissions System in Taiwan so as to provide students with up-to-date information on studying in the region.