Wong Tai Sin
Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School
Address: 5 Choi Hung Road, San Po Kong, Kowloon
Tel: 23838077
Email: school@ngwahsec.edu.hk
Fax: 27182543
URL: http://www.ngwahsec.edu.hk
How to travel to Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School
Bus: 3B, 5, 5C, 9, 11, E23, 203E, 106, 111, 116;
Minibus: 70.
About
Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1965. The school is located in Wong Tai Sin, and covers an area of approximately 4500 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Chan Tak Hung, Philip Rev.,And the principal is Li Yuen Yee Ms. (MA). The sponsoring body of Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School is The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong and is a Catholicism school. The mission of the school: "Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School is dedicated to nurturing youth with a well-rounded education. Based on Christian values and the invaluable essence of Chinese culture, Ng Wah provides balanced and quality education to youngsters to enhance the quality of life for them morally, intellectually, spiritually and physically. In facing the challenging future, they can contribute to their family, society and country positively and proactively with love, intelligence, competence and commitment."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 Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of IN CONSILIO SAPIENTIA, 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 and weightings for S1 discretionary places:
Rank Order List provided by EDB 35%,
Student overall performance 65%
(Academic Results 35%, Performance in Co-curricular Activities 10%, Conduct 10%, Interview Performance 10%).
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
S.1 Adaptation Counselling Group, S.1 Orientation Day, S.1 Parents Talk, S.1 Summer Bridging Course, S.1 Personal Growth induction programmes, S.1 I CAN Learning Experiences Day, Life skill training etc.
The Health Education Team aims to promote a healthy school culture to students. Activities such as healthy living programmes, 'say no to drugs', fun day and healthy eating habit programmes are held in order to promote students' awareness of living a healthy lifestyle. The school also set up an environmental kitchen to provide central portioning lunch service to all S.1 students with a more healthy and balanced diet.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Ng Wah Catholic 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 $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 $40" per year.
Student union fee: $20".
The approved charge for non-standard items is 250 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, Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School has a total of 65 teachers and 60 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 94% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 45% 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: 42% 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 23% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 0% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 77% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Ng Wah Catholic 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 77% 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 Ng Wah Catholic 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, Putonghua, Chinese History, Ethics and Religious Education, Computer Literacy, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Life and Society (S1), STEM (S1), Geography (S2 and S3), History (S3), Life and Society-Economics (S3), Life and Society-Business Fundamental (S3), Integrated Science-Physics (S3), Integrated Science-Chemistry (S3)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Ethics and Religious Studies (DSE); Chinese Language;
Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 and S.5); Liberal Studies (S.6);
Chinese History; History; Economics; Geography; Visual Arts;
Physical Education (DSE); Information and Communication Technology;
Business, Accounting and Financial Studies; Ethics and Religious Education; Physical Education
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, Putonghua, Chinese History, Ethics and Religious Education, Computer Literacy, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Life and Society (S1 and S2), STEM (S1 and S2),
Geography (S3), History (S3), Life and Society-Economics (S3),
Life and Society-Business Fundamental (S3), Integrated Science-Physics(S3),
Integrated Science-Chemistry (S3)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Ethics and Religious Studies (DSE); Chinese Language;
Citizenship and Social Development; Chinese History; History;
Economics; Geography; Visual Arts; Physical Education (DSE);
Information and Communication Technology;
Business, Accounting and Financial Studies;
Ethics and Religious Education; Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
32 standard sized air-conditioned classrooms. Special rooms such as STREAM Centre, Innovation Laboratory, Campus TV, Computer Rooms, Laboratories, Visual Arts Room, English Corner, Music Room, Geography Room, Gym Room and Student Activity Centre. Hall, library and all classrooms are equipped with air-conditioning, e-whiteboard, computers and LCD projectors. Lift and toilet for the disabled are also provided.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. To promote a sense of responsibility and a positive outlook on life from students through a variety of learning experiences.
2. To enhance students' self-regulated learning and creative thinking by implementing digital learning strategies as well as the STEM education.
School Management Organisation:
Incorporated Management Committee comprises not only the supervisor and the principal but also teacher representative, parent representative, alumni and professionals from outside. Under the Incorporated Management Committee, the School Development and Executive Committee, the Crisis Management Committee, the Academic and Curriculum Planning Committee, the Student Formation Committee, the Administration and External Affairs Committee, and various teams and task forces are responsible for Teaching & Learning, student affairs and school administration.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Incorporated Management Committee is comprised of 14 members, namely,
Rev. Chan Tak Hung, Philip (Supervisor), Mr. Chan Tze Leung, Nicholas (SSB Manager),
Mr. Yeung Kong Hing (SSB Manager), Dr. Chong King Yee (SSB Manager),
Mr Ng Tze Tang, Caesar (SSB Manager), Mr. Lam Chi Kong (SSB Manager),
Ms Wong Yuk Sim, Louisa (SSB Manager), Mr. Shu King (Alternate SSB Manager)
One Alumni Manager, One Independent Manager, One Parent Manager and One Alternate Parent Manager,
One Teacher Manager and One Alternate Teacher Manager.
School Green Policy:
Religious, Moral and Civic Education Team is responsible for cultivating environmental awareness in school. Different activities such as waste paper collection, tree planting and greening school projects are held to enhance students' awareness of protecting the environment. The school has installed solar panels on its roof to generate electricity for rebate. The project is aimed at promoting environmental education and reducing power consumption.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Chinese is the MOI in junior forms. According to our school-based MOI arrangements, some subjects in some junior form classes adopt English as the MOI, including Mathematics (S.1 to S.3), Integrated Science (S.1 and S.2) and Biology (S.3). In senior forms, bilingual teaching is used. Through morning assembly sharing, Extensive Reading Scheme, English Ambassadors, English Corner, Phonetic Class, English Enrichment Courses, students' English proficiency can be enhanced.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
The school helps to develop students' core skills, encourages them to be keen learners and nurtures their reading habits. Through collaborative lesson preparation, peer observation, open lesson observation, IT in teaching and project learning, teachers are able to enhance learning and teaching effectiveness.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X. TWO or THREE Elective Subjects
2. Curriculum highlights: The school plans the curriculum to lay a good foundation for students' life-long learning flexibly and appropriately. Its breath and depth meet the needs of both the students and society.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Reading to Learn: In addition to providing reading periods within Chinese and English curriculum and reading KLA articles in the timetable, students are invited to share their reading experience with fellow schoolmates in morning assemblies. Various programmes are organized throughout the year to promote a reading culture in school.
Information Technology in Teaching: Teaching with the use of information technology is always a major concern in our school. Teachers are able to make use of multimedia presentation to help students understand complicated and abstract concepts. A computer presentation system is standard equipment in each classroom and special room. This, together with the resources provided by the Internet and intranet, would certainly facilitate interactive learning and discussion between teachers and students.
Project Learning: A systematic, cross-curricular approach is adopted in the implementation of project learning in junior forms. Students are expected to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge in the first two years in order to finish a group project by the end of S.3, under the supervision of teacher advisers.
Moral and Civic Education: Based on Christian values, social issues are integrated into the curriculum. Various programmes and activities in parallel with the formal curriculum are scheduled throughout the year. By taking a more active role in the community, students can better contribute to their family, society and country.
Life Planning Education:
Our school aims to provide career life planning to students in fostering their self-understanding, personal planning, goal setting, reflective thinking and articulation to progression pathways. Our school provides students with a systematic career life planning education, including aptitude tests, career planning courses, seminars, workshops, workplace visits, leadership training programmes and study tour, so that students can get well prepared from the senior secondary stage to further studies and employment.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
To cater for student diversity, class allocation and split-class teaching will be based on students' abilities. Through collaborative curriculum planning, teachers will adopt adequate, diversified teaching strategies such as e-learning, differentiated worksheets and group learning tasks. Enhancement and remedial learning programmes will be regularly organized for both junior and senior forms. Moreover, students are encouraged to join various co-curricular activities to develop personal interests and potential.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Our school strives to implement integrated education. Through whole-school approach and comprehensive services, we hope to enhance students’ learning effectiveness and encourage them to engage in all-rounded school activities. Student support team includes Vice Principal, SEN co-ordinator, guidance teachers, School Social-Worker, counsellors and School-based Speech Therapist and Education Psychologist. Our school also trains Peer Counsellors to help school to promote integrated education and school caring culture. Besides, our school also treasures school-parents co-operation. Programmes such as parents and students gatherings, careers planning meetings are regularly held to help strengthen our connections with parents on the one hand, and help reinforce parents’ network on the other.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Apart from traditional written assessment, continuous assessment which includes performance in class, Q & A, homework, short quiz, observation and project learning are also used to evaluate students' learning effectiveness.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
PTA actively participates in many activities in school, including parent volunteers, 'Respect Our Teachers' campaign. Parents' Day and other school functions. PTA also holds regular meetings to discuss issues related to school. A PTA website is also set up for parents' information.
School Ethos:
We have implemented the whole school approach in school-based counseling and discipline work by strengthening the collaboration among class teachers, discipline board and counseling team. The double class-teachers scheme and the class teacher's period are provided to give proper care to each student. The Student Award Scheme and the class-based Smart Team Award Scheme are to affirm and encourage students' participation in extra-curricular activities to help students develop good character.
Details: http://www.ngwahsec.edu.hk
Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. To promote a sense of responsibility and a positive outlook on life form students, through a variety of learning experiences.
2. To enhance students' self-regulated learning and creative thinking by implementing digital learning strategies as well as the STEM education.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Apart from staff development days, seminars and visits are arranged throughout the year.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Besides Students’ Union, there are more than 30 clubs and societies. All S. 1 students must at least attend one sustainable training activity to nurture perseverance. The school arranges student development class and provides different growth activities, so that students can have a good mental development. In addition, students can choose different interest activities to cultivate or explore different interests. Furthermore, “Student Award Scheme" is set up to encourage and recognize students' positive development in co-curricular activities and moral imperatives.
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Others
The OBA and PTA set up different scholarships to commend students with outstanding performance in various areas, such as Academics, STEM, Sport, Music and Social Services.