Sai Kung
PLK Laws Foundation College
Address: 8 To Lok Road Tseung Kwan O
Tel: 27018778
Email: info@plklfc.edu.hk
Fax: 27013866
URL: http://www.plklfc.edu.hk
How to travel to PLK Laws Foundation College
Bus: 98D, 290, 297, 690, 694, 798; Minibus: 10M, 105; MTR: Po Lam Station.
About
PLK Laws Foundation College is a DSS Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 2004. The school is located in Sai Kung, and covers an area of approximately 6600 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Carmen K M CHOI Ms.,And the principal is SUEN Ka Chun Dr. (B.Sc. (First Class Hons.); Postgrad. Dip. Ed.; M.A.; Ph.D.). The sponsoring body of PLK Laws Foundation College is Po Leung Kuk and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "To create a loving and harmonious learning environment which helps students to develop self-esteem and optimism. To encourage professional collaboration among teachers to bring forth an innovation across campus and cultivate the culture of quality assurance."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 PLK Laws Foundation College Adhering to the school motto of Love, Respect, Diligence, Sincerity, 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 not accept discretionary places. Our school will not participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2023 ).
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Pre-S1 Bridging Course, S1 Orientation Camp and Seminar for new students' parents. The school organises regular educational visits, seminars and talks to help students acquire health information and take preventive measures about anti-smoking and anti-drug in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for PLK Laws Foundation College is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $19800"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $19800"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $19800"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $24000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $24000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $24000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
The PTA dues are $280" 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, PLK Laws Foundation College has a total of 74 teachers and (not given) approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 84% 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 55% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 11% 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 41% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 7% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 52% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that PLK Laws Foundation 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. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 52% 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 PLK Laws Foundation 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, Life Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Integrated Science (S1 & S2), Biology (S3), Chemistry (S3), Physics (S3), Life and Society, Geography, Life and Society: Resources and Economic Activities (S3), Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (S3), Computer and Information Technology, Technology & Living, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Visual Arts
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Mathematics (Extended Part Module 2), Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Combined Science (S6), Information and Communication Technology, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Technology and Living, Music, Physical Education
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Life Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Integrated Science (S1 & S2), Biology (S3), Chemistry (S3), Physics (S3), Life and Society, Geography, Life and Society: Resources and Economic Activities (S3), Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (S3), Computer and Information Technology, Technology & Living, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Visual Arts
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Mathematics (Extended Part Module 2), Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Information and Communication Technology, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Technology and Living, Music, Physical Education
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Optical fibres are installed in all classrooms, laboratories, lecture theatre, library and special rooms. Wireless network which covers the whole school campus is installed to support teaching and learning. We have established a well-equipped Biotechnology Laboratory, Ecology Laboratory, Integrated Science Laboratory, Physics Laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory, Biology Laboratory for the provision of Biotechnology in Junior Secondary and Research-based learning activities. Fashion and Textile Room and Innovative Cookery Room offer a better learning environment for experiments and practical lessons. To promote e-learning and STEM education, new facilities such as 3D printing and VR technologies are provided to arouse students’ interest in learning and engage them with more "hands-on" investigations.
In order to sharpen our competitive edge and expand further, the new annex is now in use. There are plenty of facilities, including a fitness centre, a multi-media studio, a cantilevered basketball court, an indoor swimming pool, piano rooms and classrooms for providing students with all-round development.
Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
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School Management Organisation:
School Administration Board, Academic Board, Pastoral Care Board and General Administration Board are set up under the Principal and the Senior Management Team. These Boards serve to manage the school's strategic development, learning and teaching, school ethos and pastoral care, and student performances respectively. The school attaches much importance on educational enquiries, lesson co-planning, action research and lesson studies through the provision of regular staff development sessions.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Our Incorporated Management Committee has been formed since June 2007. There are altogether 15 registered School Managers, that consist of 1 Independent School Manager, 2 Teacher Managers, 1 Alumni Manager and 2 Parent Managers.
School Green Policy:
Our School Green Policy covers the following two perspectives, viz. Environmentally Friendly Resources Management and School-based Environment Conservation Curriculum. Our Environmentally Friendly Resources Management aims to enhance students and staff awareness of the differentiation, recollection of aluminum cans, PVC bottles and waste papers; and a firm guidance on energy conservation in classrooms. Our school-based Environment Conservation Curriculum covers Solar Panel Project that integrates a cross-subject research on environmental conservation.
Details: http://www.plklfc.edu.hk/
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
English is used as the Medium of Instruction for all academic and cultural subjects, except for Chinese Language, Chinese History and Life Education. Putonghua is used as the Medium of Instruction for Chinese Language and Chinese History. As language is the tool to all learning, accessibility and creativity, language progression is vastly cultivated in our school through many ways: implementing morning and lunch reading sessions; integrating debate, drama and literature elements into the language curricula; organizing activities such as exchange programmes with overseas schools; hosting inter-house drama, debate and public speaking contests; inviting international artists, athletes and professionals from around the globe to give talks and exchange with our students. These activities help raise literacy standards by providing pupils with rich learning experiences.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Language permeates the whole curriculum both as a vehicle for learning and as an object of study in its own right. The school aims at cultivating our students' interest in reading and writing, which is one of the key components for students to excel in learning. Every teaching staff, irrespective of their subject areas, shall promote literacy with due emphasis on text-attack skills and good reading behaviour, using writing frames to help students scaffold their writing skills. Teaching children about making, presenting and responding to drama is one of our system approaches in curriculum development that will lead to a fun learning process and open up new possibilities for developing children's literacy. Our school curriculum, structured to maintain both breadth and balance, is catering for students' different needs, abilities and interest. In order to build on the excellent achievement of a "through-train" school, with its affiliated primary school in developing a learning platform on Information Technology, teachers of the 'through-train' schools exchange and discuss regularly on issues relating the smooth transition between primary and secondary school curriculum.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Mathematics (Extended Part Module 2), Chinese Literature, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Information and Communication Technology, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Chinese History, Technology and Living, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts
2. Curriculum highlights: Diversified school-based programmes that aim to enrich learning through authentic experiences, are offered to cater for students' academic, personal, social and developmental needs, viz. Off-shore Exchange and Study Tour, Biotechnology for junior secondary students.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Our Academic Board and Pastoral Care Board are responsible for the planning, implementing, coordinating and the quality assurance of the 4 Key Tasks of reading to learn, information technology for interactive learning, project learning, moral and civic education. An annual report should be submitted to the Senior Management Team by the end of each year.
Life Planning Education:
Our mission is to assist students to understand the process and importance of career and study planning in the school life, to help students develop their capacities to determine and reach their academic and careers goals, and to guide each student to develop student’s learning profile since their junior forms. In order to equip students, we have a comprehensive career and life planning programs align with a goal setting exercise for S1-S6 students. There are different focus and tasks for each form of students. We believe that it is important to introduce the life planning in junior forms. When they prepare their profile, they could have more understanding on themselves and the society, as the world is changing fast. Senior form students should understand his or her interests and abilities before making important decisions. Guidance is provided to assist students to formulate their plans.
Details: http://www.plklfc.edu.hk/
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The core of our curriculum serves to cultivate multiple intelligences and appreciate diverse cultures; which is supplemented with elite teams training, remedial measures as well as mentorship programs in pursuit of whole-person development.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Employment of multidimensional teaching pedagogies
SEN Coordinator, school social workers, guidance and counseling group follow-up
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
The school adopts formative assessments to evaluate and promote learning. Apart from the four examinations each school year, the school puts strong emphasis on students' daily learning performance: Science subject emphasizes testing and exploration; Integrated Humanities emphasize information collection and reflective presentation; Language subjects emphasize writing and reading; Arts subjects emphasize aesthetic appreciation and artistic evaluation; while Physical Education emphasizes body movement and coordination.
Details: http://www.plklfc.edu.hk/
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
We highly value home-school co-operation. Parents are informed of the progress of their children and the latest school development through various communication channels, including school circulars, the school website and Parents’ Day. Apart from offering service to the library on a regular basis, parent volunteers also assist in school functions such as Sports Day and Games Day. The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) serves as a bridge to strengthen the communication in building up a mutual support network for a better learning environment and school development.
School Ethos:
Catering for the physical and psychological development of our students, the school has launched numerous programmes to help cultivate students' sense of commitment and responsibility to family and to serve the community. Students are encouraged to apply their critical thinking skills, creativity and self-management for problem solving skills to brave future challenges. We encourage parents to join the "Parent Voluntary Team" to walk hand in hand with our staff to nurture a loving and caring culture for the others.
Details: http://www.plklfc.edu.hk/
Future Development
School Development Plan:
Priority will be given to the strategic development of the New Senior Secondary Curriculum and school-based assessment, School-based Independent Enquiry Studies, Research-based Learning, Self-directed Learning, STEM Education, e-learning, the promotion of students' social engagement through students' organizations and ECAs, Gifted Programme for Music, Visual Arts and P.E. for the next five years. The establishment of Chu Lee Yuet Wah Academic Building represents the new chapter of our school development (A New Chapter Begins). With the support of the New Annex, we can create more learning platforms for developing the potentials and interests of students. In comparison with schools with similar S.1 intake, our school performed impressively and remarkably in the past years and the performance far exceeded the expected level. With a good foundation of Hong Kong Diploma For Secondary Education (HKDSE), our school rises to challenge in the education reform.
Our school has launched 5 innovative projects which are supported by Quality Education Fund (QEF):
1. STEM Education with a Focus on Stem Cell Science – Development of School-Based Stem Cell Science Curriculum for Secondary School Students ($599,600)
2. A Whole School PE curriculum of Fitness Training ($543,000)
3. From Runway to Pathway: Establishing a School-based STEM Aerospace Learning Programme and Exemplary Laboratory ($597,200)
4. Development of School-based Archery Curriculum ($200,000)
5. Developing geographical and scientific minds through inquiry-based investigation on air quality ($200000)
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Attaching strong emphasis on educational enquiries, we set up a task-force for staff development to monitor lesson co-planning, action research, lesson studies, during our regular Friday Staff Development Sessions, to enhance the teaching effectiveness.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Enriching learning through authentic experiences are offered to cater for student's personal, social and development needs. Students are encouraged to join overseas study tours and exchange programmes during school holidays.
Subject-based clubs (e.g. Aerospace Elite Team, Business Club, Debate Team, English Radio Team, ICT Elite Team, Mathematics Elite Team, Neuroscience Club and Speech Team); Sports teams (e.g. Athletics Team, Archery Team, Badminton Team, Hockey Team, Ice Hockey Team, Sport Climbing Team, Swimming Team and Table Tennis Team); Cultural societies and social services (e.g. Artivists, Choir, Dance Club, Orchestra, Photography Club, Scout and Sports Service Team).
International Conferences and Video Conferences: Through a series of international academic conferences, students can exchange their ideas and vision with scholars and students across the globe culturally and academically. For science, students travelled to the US to take part in the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meetings (2006, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019) and The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition (2018, 2019). Our students also took part in the Youth Conference of Caretakers of the Environment International (2007, 2010 - present), International Conference on the Conservation of Asian Horseshoe Crabs (2011, 2015, 2017), Annual Assembly of Youth Singapore (2011), International Geography Olympiad (2010, 2012), discussing geographical and environmental issues with students of many different countries.
In order to reiterate our ideology of learning without boundaries, a series of video conferences have been conducted with various overseas schools and global organizations like the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). These are all invaluable and interactive learning experiences without geographical boundaries for our students.
Details: http://www.plklfc.edu.hk/
Others
The development of our school-based assessment mechanism from S.1 is to enhance the development of our curriculum. Apart from the Development of assessment indicator (rubric) and strategies, we have integrated the following elements into our curriculum, e.g. debate, self-directed learning, group discussion, peer collaborative learning and project learning.
School and Students’ Achievements:
- Our school is honored to receive PLK Outstanding School Award for 5 times since the establishment of the school in 2004.
- Our students and teachers have published research papers at the Annual Meetings of Society for Neuroscience in US since 2006.
- Our students have won the Bronze Medal and Gold Medal at The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
- Our school is recognized as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Experimental School by UNESCO.
- Our Science Teachers received Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence.
- Many students are awarded PLK HKDSE Outstanding Results Scholarships. Our students are honored to receive the “Best 10 Innovation Projects Award”, “First Class Honor” and “Hong Kong Jockey Club Innovation and Technology Prize” in the 30th China Adolescents Science and Technology Innovation Contest.
- Our students' space-science project was carried onboard Tiangong-2.
- Our students won the Championship of Inter-School Table Tennis Competition.
- Our debate teams won many debating tournaments and championships.
- Our drama team won the Award for Outstanding Script, Award for Outstanding Director, Award for Outstanding Actor, Award for Outstanding Stage Effect, Award for Outstanding Cooperation, and Award for Commendable Overall Performance in the Hong Kong School Drama Festival many times
- Our school won the Overall Champion of the English Section of the Speaking Contest for Hong Kong Students many times
- Our public speaking team received the Outstanding School Participation Award of the Hong Kong Putonghua Public Speaking Contest many times.
- Our orchestra received the Silver Award and the Bronze Award in Bratislava Music Festival and Australian International Music Festival respectively.