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Kwun Tong

Po Chiu Catholic Secondary School

Address: No. 1 Po Chiu Road Yau Tong
Tel: 23479907
Email: pochiu@pochiu.edu.hk
Fax: 27175293
URL: http://www.pochiu.edu.hk

How to travel to Po Chiu Catholic Secondary School

MTR Yau Tong Station;
Minibuses to Kwun Tong, Mongkok, Jordan and Castle Peak Road;
5-minute walk to Yau Tong Bus Terminus.

About

Po Chiu Catholic Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1970. The school is located in Kwun Tong, and covers an area of approximately 6000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Patrick TAVEIRNE Rev.,And the principal is LI Toi Wah Ms (Master of Philosophy in Educational Psychology). The sponsoring body of Po Chiu Catholic Secondary School is Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and is a Catholicism school. The mission of the school: "CICM is an international religious missionary institute. It is dedicated to the work of evangelization, especially among the marginated and poor."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 Po Chiu Catholic Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Perfectio Virtutis, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.

Admission Information

2022-2023

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 S.1 DP:
Rank Order List provided by EDB 30%; Conduct and attitude 20%; Interview performance 20%; Academic achievement 20%; Extra-curricular activities 5%; Services 5%.

2022-2023

Orientation Activities and Healthy Living

F.1 orientation day for both students and parents; F.1 welcoming 3-day programme; Big brothers and sisters programme.
Health is wealth. To have good health, good eating habits are especially important. The school helps students develop good eating habits. All junior form students are required to have lunch at school so that their chances of eating junk food outside would be reduced. Besides, the Lunch Committee, comprised of parents, teachers and students, meets regularly with our lunch supplier to ensure students have a nutritionally balanced diet.

2022-2023 Annual Fees

The tuition structure for Po Chiu 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 $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 $20" per year.
Student union fee: $7".
The approved charge for non-standard items is $150 (Printing fee) per year.
Other charges/fees: $160 (School facility improvement fee).
^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, Po Chiu Catholic Secondary School has a total of 61 teachers and 61 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 97% 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 48% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 39% 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 10% 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 82% of the total number of teachers in the school.

These data show that Po Chiu Catholic Secondary School has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. nearly 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 there are many 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 82% 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 Po Chiu 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, Mathematics, Science, Life and Society, Chinese History, History (S.1-S.2), Geography, Computer Studies, Mandarin, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Religious Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language

Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Visual Arts, Ethics and Religious Studies (HKDSE), Religious education, Physical Education (not a HKDSE subject), Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 and S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6)
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, Life and Society, Chinese History, History (S.1 and S.2), Geography, Computer Studies, Mandarin, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Religious Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language

Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Visual Arts, Ethics and Religious Studies (HKDSE), Religious Education, Physical Education (not a HKDSE subject), Citizenship and Social Development.
English as the medium of instruction:English Language

School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)

Besides basic classrooms and special rooms, our school has a chapel, a self-study room with a capacity for one hundred students, a well-equipped English corner, a classical Chinese Corner, a STEM room, a hall, a basketball court, a student union room, a student activity centre (also a dancing room), and an information technology room. The school library is renovated. Interactive whiteboards are installed in all laboratories and special rooms. All classrooms, special rooms and the hall are furnished with air conditioners, computers and projectors.

Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and accessible public information / service counter.

School Characteristics

School Management

School's Major Concerns:
1. To optimize teaching strategies that cater for students’ learning diversity and to enhance teachers’ pedagogical effectiveness.
2. To provide multiple learning experiences and assist students in setting goals.
3. To establish a caring campus environment and promote a positive culture.

School Management Organisation:
The Incorporated Management Committee was established in 2013. The school consists of the school administration council, the parent-teacher association, the teachers' association, the student consultation council and the alumni association. In addition, there are ten functional committees that arrange for responsibilities including academic affairs, religious and moral education, student affairs, discipline, student counselling, special education, extra-curricular activities, careers guidance and information technology.

Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The Incorporated Management Committee was established in August 2013 for school planning and management. The members of the Incorporated Management Committee are the supervisor, the principal and representatives from school sponsoring body, teachers, parents, alumni and a professional from non educational sector.

School Green Policy:
Environmental protection is an important attitude in life. We stress on the saving of energy and paper among staff. Our school responds actively to social environmental protection activities. This vital concept is also transmitted to students through various subject curricula and extra-curricular activities.

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Learning and Teaching Plan

Whole-school Language Policy:
Chinese as the medium of instruction is basically adopted. Some subjects would provide adequate extensive English learning opportunities in order to raise students' English standard.

Learning and Teaching Strategies:
With the government’s promotion of STEM education, our school has made great efforts to improve the relevant facilities. Through cross-disciplinary and cross-curricular activities, we aim to enhance students’ problem-solving skills and creativity, and cultivate their potentials to meet future challenges.
In order to enhance students' learning effectiveness, we have applied for the Community Care Fund Assistance Programme - Provision of Subsidy to Needy Primary and Secondary Students for Purchasing Mobile Computer Devices to Facilitate the Practice of e-Learning.
In order to promote the self-directed learning in our school, we are aiming at equipping our students with necessary study and learning skills to improve their learning outcome. At the same time, we have provided various learning programmes, such as the Learning Circle for senior form students, Pre-exam Study Class for junior form students, inter-class competition for F.1 and F.2, for students to develop their habit in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating learning goals, choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies and evaluating their own learning outcomes.
In order to promote our language education, the New English Corner and the Chinese Corner has been made to aim at strengthening our English & Chinese language education. Various academic award schemes and progress award are designed so as to foster students' positive learning attitude and nurture their responsibility.

School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X. Besides the 4 compulsory subjects, students can select 2 electives from the offered subjects.
2. Curriculum highlights: According to our students' learning ability and interest, the school curricula are modified in junior forms to improve their learning outcome.

Development of the Four Key Tasks:
To promote reading, our school implements the Morning Reading Scheme, Reading Award Scheme and Extensive Reading Scheme (Chinese Language and English Language). There is a number of awards to commend our students for their academic performance. We provide training in thinking skills and learning skills to nurture students’ lifelong learning abilities, and diversified life-wide learning activities to broaden their horizons.

Life Planning Education:
Career Guidance Committee aims to provide students with information, guidance and assistance in their career development and further education. We will provide our students with opportunities to understand their interest and abilities which enable them to select the appropriate DSE elective subjects in S.3. Updated career information is provided to our students. Talks and visits to educational and business organizations are held so as to help them learn about jobs in our society and the basic qualifications and skills required.
Workshops and life planning activities are organized so as to help students develop their own academic and career aspirations and encourage them to make informed and responsible choices on their learning, occupations and career goals as well as other aspects of life. Career teachers also provide independent career guidance to those students in need.

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Student Support

Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The Committee of Student Counselling comprises of ten teachers and two social workers. Investigating the needs of our students, we design adequate activities to enhance their development in growth and adaptation. We are responsible to follow up special student cases, hold regular case meetings and set up policies. We frequently cooperate with the committee of discipline, the special educational need support team, class teachers, subject teachers, the educational psychologist, and parents.
The system of twin class teachers in all levels provides all-rounded care to students. The Student Guidance Team helps the form one students to accommodate the new school life easily. We strive for a harmonious school culture and equal learning opportunity in school.

Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Aiming to promote inclusive education culture and build up a caring campus, our school adopts the whole school approach to provide support to students with special educational needs (SEN).
The Student Support Team consists of the Vice Principal, the SENCO, the Counselling Mistress, the Educational Psychologist, the speech therapist, counsellors, and SEN support teachers. The team members collaborate with teachers of different subjects and other functional teams to devise different support programmes. To strengthen teachers’ capacity in catering for students with SEN, in-service training sessions are conducted by the Educational Psychologist throughout the school year. With the provision of the Learning Support Grant, our school can deploy resources flexibly. To allocate more manpower resources, three SEN counselors are recruited to provide assistance to teachers and support to students with special educational needs. In addition, outsourcing services, like focus training groups and literacy training groups are deployed to provide SEN students with necessary individualized support according to their support needs. As for internal examinations and assessments, special arrangements are given to these students. For students who have severe special learning needs, further assessments and referrals would be provided. Moreover, members of the Student Support Team would collaborate with different subject teachers, and design individualized study plans for them. As part of the whole school approach, our students are encouraged to provide peer support to SEN students. Regular meetings are held between parents and teacher

Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
In addition to the three examinations, students’ performance in lessons, homework and test scores will be included to assess their learning progress. Our school also provides special examination arrangements for students with special educational needs, such as special examination venues, extended time allowance, enlarged examination papers, screen-readers and speech-to-text software to ensure that they will be equitably assessed.

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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos

Home-School Co-operation:
Our school provides support, guidance and proper channels for parents, teachers and students to express their needs and concern. The Parent-teacher Association functions well in bridging parents and the school.

School Ethos:
Our school advocates simplicity. We have high expectation for students' discipline.

Details: http://www.pochiu.edu.hk/

Future Development

School Development Plan:
2021-2024 Major Concerns:
1. To optimize teaching strategies that cater for students’ learning diversity and to enhance teachers’ pedagogical effectiveness.
2. To provide multiple learning experiences and assist students in setting goals.
3. To establish a caring campus environment and promote a positive culture.
The Alumni Association supports the teaching and learning of our school. In order to enhance the learning effectiveness of Senior form students, core subjects enhancement courses subsidized by the Alumni Association are organized.
“Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)" will be promoted so as to facilitate e-Learning.

Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Apart from the school-based teacher development programmes, teachers are encouraged to participate in specialized seminars, workshops and courses.

Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
There are totally 43 clubs under the extra-curricular activity committee, including the aspects of Catholic Society, student union, subject-based societies, sports training, uniform groups, social services, arts and creative performances, interest groups and student organizations. Regular meetings were held.

Details: http://www.pochiu.edu.hk/

Others

Every year, the Wharf (Holdings) Limited and its subsidiaries organize various educational tours for our students. In the summer, the company runs the "Career Shadowing Programme" to deepen our students' understanding of the business world.
Day camp for S.5 and S.6 students is co-organized by Alumni Association and Career Guidance committee.
S.3 academic high achievers are selected for a Youth Scholarship Program.
S.1 students join the Service Learning Program of Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Gifted education working group is established so as to fully explore and develop the potentials of gifted students systematically and strategically by providing them with opportunities to receive education at appropriate levels in a flexible teaching and learning environment.

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