Sham Shui Po
Po Leung Kuk Tong Nai Kan Junior Secondary College
Address: No. 11 Mei Lai Road Sham Shui Po
Tel: 21945707
Email: plktnkjsc@plktnkjsc.edu.hk
Fax: 21945718
URL: https://www.plktnkjsc.edu.hk
How to travel to Po Leung Kuk Tong Nai Kan Junior Secondary College
Mei Foo MTR Station Exit B, Near the bus terminal
About
Po Leung Kuk Tong Nai Kan Junior Secondary College is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1997. The school is located in Sham Shui Po, and covers an area of approximately 4865 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Jonathan C K TONG Mr.,And the principal is WONG Chung Ki Mr. undefined. The sponsoring body of Po Leung Kuk Tong Nai Kan Junior Secondary College is Po Leung Kuk and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "The school is committed to providing high-quality education to enhance students' biliteracy and trilingualism, to develop students' higher-order thinking skills, and to foster students' multi-intelligence. As a caring community, the school values and promotes the growth of the whole person so as to enable each student to become a responsible citizen and make a positive contribution to the local and global community. The school motto of Love, Respect, Diligence and Honesty embodies the school ethos."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 Leung Kuk Tong Nai Kan Junior Secondary College Adhering to the school motto of Love, Respect, Diligence, Honesty, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 6 classes. Form 2: 6 classes.
Form 3: 6 classes. Form 4: undefined classes.
Form 5: undefined classes. Form 6: undefined 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:
(a) Academic results in Primary 5 and Primary 6: 25% (b) Position in Discretionary Rank Order List (EDB): 25%
(c) Interview: 30% (d) Conduct, Extra-curricular activities, Talents, Skills, Awards and Responsibilities: 20%
(Conduct should be Grade B or above)
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
The freshmen activities include:
1. S.1 Bridging course;
2. S.1 Orientation and Parents’ Day;
3. S.1 Sun Fun Day;
4. S.1 Mentoring System: ‘Stand By Me’ Program.
Apart from enhancing communication among class teachers, social workers and students, the programs also help students adapt to their secondary school life.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Po Leung Kuk Tong Nai Kan Junior Secondary College 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 $30" per year.
Student union fee: $0.
The approved charge for non-standard items is School year non-government subsidized ventilation & thermostat fee: $100<br>Supplementary fee: $200 House annual fee: $10 per year.
Other charges/fees: Student handbook, exercise books, school-based printing service (including papers and printing cartridge), student card, reading scheme booklet etc. & e-learning and administration account service etc: S.1 $890, S.2 $890, S.3 $990.
^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 Leung Kuk Tong Nai Kan Junior Secondary College has a total of 48 teachers and 40 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 81% 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 58% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 48% 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 27% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 27% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 46% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Po Leung Kuk Tong Nai Kan Junior Secondary 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.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, many teachers have rich teaching experience, and 46% 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 Leung Kuk Tong Nai Kan Junior Secondary 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 (Some S.1 classes are taught in Putonghua), Chinese History, Putonghua, Social & Cultural Studies (NCS students are taught in English), Physical Education, Library Lesson, Life Education, Life Wide Learning Lesson, Other Learning Experiences Lesson
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Science, Physics (S3), Chemistry (S3), Biology (S3)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development (S4 and S5), Liberal Studies (S6), Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Other Learning Experiences Lesson (to be provided in PLK Vicwood K.T. Chong Sixth Form College)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Citizenship and Social Development (S4 and S5), Liberal Studies (S6), Mathematics, Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 - Calculus and Statistics), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (BAFS), Economics, Geography, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management & Social Care, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Integrated Arts (S4 and S5), Physical Education
Citizenship and Social Development is applicable in S4 and S5 only, Liberal Studies is applicable in S6 only (to be provided in PLK Vicwood K.T. Chong Sixth Form College)
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language (Some S.1 classes are taught in Putonghua), Chinese History, Putonghua, Social & Cultural Studies (NCS students are taught in English), Physical Education, Library Lesson, Life Education, Life Wide Learning Lesson, Other Learning Experiences Lesson
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Science, Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development, Other Learning Experiences Lesson (to be provided in PLK Vicwood K.T. Chong Sixth Form College)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Mathematics, Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 - Calculus and Statistics), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (BAFS), Economics, Geography, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management & Social Care, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Integrated Arts (S.4 & S.5) Physical Education (to be provided in PLK Vicwood K.T. Chong Sixth Form College)
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Our academic building which has seven floors, we have a total of 28 classrooms and a number of special rooms, including the Irene Yu’s Library, English Corner, Self-study room, Geography room, Students Union room, Visual Arts room, Physics Laboratory, IS/Chemistry Laboratory, Tony Tong’s Biotechnology Laboratory, Music Room, Piano practice room, Computer Assisted Learning Room, Computer Room, Language Learning Center, living technology room, Design and Technology Workshop, Student Activity Center, Social Worker Room, Debate Room, Campus TV, Conference Room, Lecture theatre and Multipurpose Room. All rooms are air-conditioned, connected by an optical fibre network and equipped with glass-wall and laser projectors, all of which help foster a diversified educational environment in our school.
There are two basketball courts and the school hall for students' activities. The lockers are provided to our students for the purpose of storage.
Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, tactile guide path, accessible public information / service counter and visual fire alarm system.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Optimize School-Based Curriculum; 2. Improve students’ academic performance and whole-person development; 3. Strengthen student morality. To enable students to be informed and responsible citizens with a sense of national and global identity, appreciation of positive values and attitudes as well as Chinese culture, and respect for pluralism in society; 4. Enhancing the professional development of teachers; 5. Maximize the use of information technology to enhance the efficiency of teaching and learning.
School Management Organisation:
Our school has been carrying out School-based management since 2001. Apart from the rigorous management, the school has also paid great attention to the communication amongst the staff and is accountable to all the stakeholders. At the same time, the school management structure is clear. The Administrative and Functional Committee makes a concerted effort to carry out the school goals. Along with forming a "through-train" school with the Po Leung Kuk Vicwood K.T. Chong Sixth Form College, the two schools have established a joint-school organization so that the schools can cooperate closely.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The Incorporated Management Committee has been well established.
School Green Policy:
Moral, Civic and National Education Committee conducts various activities and carries out different measures every year, which aims at rearing students the idea of treasuring the resources and cherishing the Earth, enhancing their concern for the society and promoting their sense of responsibility towards the society and the Earth.
Details: http://www.plktnkjsc.edu.hk/about/mission
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
To better cultivate students’ English ability in the school, all subjects except Chi. Language, Chi. Hist., Social & Cultural Studies and PE are taught in Eng. and will have extended learning activities conducted in Eng. In our monthly Eng. weeks, all teachers will communicate with students in Eng. in order to build an English-rich environment. PTH activities are also held during morning assemblies to enhance the atmosphere of communication in Putonghua.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Most subjects in our school, including Mathematics, Integrated STEM-Science, Integrated STEM-Physics, Integrated STEM-Chemistry, Integrated STEM-Biology, Integrated STEM-Information and Technology Studies, Integrated STEM-Living Technology, Integrated STEM-Design & Technology, Integrated Humanities-Geography, Integrated Humanities-History, Integrated Humanities-Finance & Accounting, Integrated Humanities-Economics, Integrated Arts-Music and Integrated Arts-Visual Arts are conducted in English and Extended English activities. All teaching materials, classwork, tests and examinations are written in English.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Please refer to the SFC website. http://www.sfc-plk.edu.hk/plk/sfc/home/index.html
2. Curriculum highlights: Junior Secondary Curriculum highlights: The "MAKER curriculum" is designed for students to develop their mathematical modelling skills, Analytical skills, Knowledge management skills, Entrepreneurship and Research Skills through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. Full Implementation of I.T. Teaching: BYOD has been implemented this year and students use their device in class. Teachers are well-equipped with I.T. techniques which they are able to use on teaching skillfully, and hence, students' motivation and efficiency in learning are greatly improved. 2. Implementation of 'Flipped Classroom': By using educational learning platforms such as Schoology and Google Classroom, the school strives to implement 'Flipped Classroom' in all forms. Various learning information and course materials will be uploaded before lessons. To cultivate the habit of 'Self-directed Learning', students are assigned with pre-tasks and self-study materials beforehand to facilitate more active group activities and discussions in lessons. 3. Implementation of STEM education: Various departments have develop their STEM related curriculum apart from the interdisciplinary MAKER courses, e.g. a biotechnology curriculum in the Science Department; food technology and nutrition courses in the Living Technology Department; an AioT and Block Chain curriculum in the Information Technology Studies Department as well as a Smart Home curriculum and an optimized Robot curriculum in The Design & Technology Department. 4. Moral, Civic and National Education: The newly established Department of Social and Cultural Studies and the Civic & National Education Committee develop and implement curricula and hold activities to nurture our students to become citizens with a sense of national and global citizenship, who appreciate the Chinese culture, positive values and attitudes, and respect for pluralism in society. We will deepen students’ understanding of the one country, two systems through rigorous curriculum improvement to promote education on the Constitution, the Basic Law and the National Security Law, likewise for various activities we hold, such as visits to the Hong Kong Museum of History and the Basic Law Library. 5. Gifted Education: In accordance with EDB’s 3-Tier Implementation Model for Gifted Education, all subjects infuse gifted education elements in regular lessons and pull-out programmes to cater for the needs for gifted / more able students.
Life Planning Education:
The Careers Guidance Committee aims to help students to have more insight in their career aspirations and development, so as to make wise choices in their studies and career pathways. A whole-school life planning education program will be provided to students. A variety of life planning seminars, workshops, visits, job simulations and aptitude tests will be implemented to help students to examine their interests and abilities, recognize their strengths, arouse their curiosity towards learning and working, enhance their capacity in planning and decision making.
Details: http://www.plktnkjsc.edu.hk/info/admin/whole_school_language_policy
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The employment of additional teachers in Chi. and Eng. has been funded by the Learning Support Grant. A small class policy in Chi. Lang., Eng. Lang. and Maths. is adopted for students with particular needs in order to provide better care and give more support to students. A series of elite and remedial courses such as the courses for Form Three Graduation Examinations and remedial lessons are being conducted by our own teachers. The pull-out enhancement courses including Chin. Speech Training, Eng. Speech Training, Maths. Olympiad and Science Olympiad are provided to cater to students with different needs and abilities.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Members of the Learning Support Team include: Vice Principal, Associate Principal (SENCO), Academic Master, Chi. Language Support Teachers, Eng. Language Support Teachers, Discipline and Guidance Teachers, School Social Workers and Educational Psychologist.
Through the whole-school approach, homework modification, assessment accommodation and individual educational plans are given to students under the advice of professionals. Students’ learning progress is evaluated at regular form meetings. Apart from regular meetings, the Learning Support Team organizes different workshops and school talks each year.
Under the Learning Support Grant, two language teachers and speech therapist are hired to help enable an effective arrangement of learning support both inside and outside classroom.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Discipline & Guidance Committee and Academic Committee members will take care of students with special needs. Corresponding adjustment is adopted in course work, assessment and classroom management. The special arrangements in uniform tests and examinations include text magnification in test papers and time extension.
Details: https://www.plktnkjsc.edu.hk/academic/committees/academic
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
The school maintains good communication with parents and the parent-teacher association in the following ways:
1. Parents’ Days, talks and tea-time gathering are held twice a year
2. A Parent-Teacher Association Newsletter is published twice a year
3. Various kinds of activities are held by the Parent-Teacher Association
4. Parents Volunteer Team
5. Parent-Teacher Association ‘Significant Progress Award’
6. Our Parent-Teacher Association was honorably awarded the “Outstanding Parent Teacher Association Award” by the Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations Sham Shui Po District Limited.
School Ethos:
The school has a pure and honest spirit. Coupled with the emphasis on discipline and counseling, it is believed students will be endowed with morals and virtues. To promote students’ self-disciplinary spirit, various programs including leadership training camps, activities for school uniform teams and voluntary services are carried out. The Discipline and Guidance Committee works closely with the social workers to help students develop positive values and manners.
To provide care and guidance to students, a system of dual class teachers is in place. Students also enjoy the mentoring program, lunch at school and activities after school.
Our school was honorably awarded the Honor Award in ‘2021 Caring School Award Scheme’.
Details: http://www.plktnkjsc.edu.hk/about/pta
Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. Optimize School-Based Curriculum
2. Improve students’ academic performance and whole-person development
3. Strengthen student morality. To enable students to be informed and responsible citizens with a sense of national and global identity, appreciation of positive values and attitudes as well as Chinese culture, and respect for pluralism in society
4. Enhancing the professional development of teachers
5. Maximize the use of information technology to enhance the efficiency of teaching and learning.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
We place much emphasis in teachers’ professional development. Joint-school professional development activities are regularly organized with Vicwood K.T. Chong Sixth Form College in order to enhance the communication between the two schools. Professional Learning Circles are established to foster professional exchange among peers, with an aim to enhance the effectiveness of e-Learning and whole-class gifted education initiatives. Connections have been formed with a key high school in our motherland China, where sharing sessions among the sister schools are conducted to enhance the quality of teaching. Class observations are conducted by the principal, subject department heads and among colleagues and teachers of other schools to enhance the quality of teaching.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
1. The 'One Student One Art/Sport' program provides a variety of extra-curricular activities and learning experiences for students. The activities include different academic school teams, sports school teams, music school teams, performing arts school teams, uniform and services groups, academic clubs and interest classes such as Japanese class, Korean class, Spanish class, Magic class, Aerial Photography Class, K-PoP Class, Fencing class etc.
2. Exchange program are held during school holidays.
3. Cooperation with Po Leung Kuk Vicwood K.T. Chong Sixth Form College in different kinds of activities covers some ball games competitions, outings activities, etc.
4. Innovative Maker Fortnights are held and co-operated by all subjects with cross-curriculum elements.
5. Innovative Maker Fortnights are held and co-operated by all subjects with cross-curriculum elements.
6. Creativity Development Programme.
Details: https://www.plktnkjsc.edu.hk/sites/default/files/3-year%20School%20Development%20Plan%201516-1718.pdf
Others
Scholarships:
1. TNK Scholarship For Excellence; 2. Ting Lok Memorial Scholarship; 3. 2022 "Rising Star-Upstream Scholarship"; 4. Ms. Tsui Mei Ki Grants 21-22; 5. Ms. Tsui Mei Ki Outstanding Talent Award 21-22; 6. Wong Se Khun Memorial Scholarship; 7. 21-22 PTA Significant Progress Award
Awards:
1. 20-21 Chi. Secondary School Student Composition Competition(HK Division), Gold Award; 2. The 16th Chi. Secondary School Student Composition Competition (China Division), 2nd Class Award; 3. "Love Planet, Leave No Trace" cum Hydroponics Competition, Gold, Silver and Bronze Award; 4. Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad Heat Round 21-22 (HK Region), 8 Bronze Award; 5. The 6th Fuzi Chamber Public Speaking Contest, 2nd Runner-up and Merit Award; 6. Play and learn about the "Basic Law" Series of activities, 1st Runner-Up; 7. SSP District Primary and Secondary School Robot Design Competition (Garbage Cleanup Match (Secondary)), Champion; 8. SSP District Primary and Secondary School Robot Design Competition (Obstacle Avoidance Match (Secondary)), 8 Second runner-up; 9. "Campus Drawing Cup" for the 18th Hong Kong Youth Recitation. Literature-Art Exchange Competition Award Solo Verse Speaking, Gold Award, 3 Silver Awards; 10. Pan-Asia Pacific International Mathematics Invitation Competition 2022 (Heat Round), 2nd Class Award, 13 3rd Class Award; 11.The 2021-22 National Youth Chinese Writing Competition "Jing Ying Bei", 5 2nd Class Honour, 3 3rd Class Honour; 12. The 73rd HK Schools Speech Festival (Eng. Solo Verse Speaking), 2 1st Runner-up, 2nd Runner-up; 13. The 73rd HK Schools Speech Festival (Cantonese Solo recitation),1st Runner-up, 2 2nd Runner-up; 14. The 73rd HK Schools Speech Festival (PTH Solo Recitation), 2 2nd Runner-up; 15. 2022 HK Academic Recitation Open Competition and the 16th BNCL Certificate Recitation Competition, Champion, 3 1st runner up, 2nd runner up; 16. Odyssey of the Mind (Hong Kong) Regional Tournament 2022, Champion; 17. Bauhinia Culture Cup-1st Hong Kong Primary and Secondary School Chinese Culture and Putonghua Competitions, 1st Runner-Up and 2nd Runner-Up; 18. China Secondary School Students Composition Competition, 3rd Class; 19. HK Speech Contest 2022 (storytelling), 6 Gold, 4 Silver, 6 Bronze, 2 Excellence; 20. HK Speech Contest 2022, 5 Gold Award, 4 Silver Award; 21. 2021 Guangdong-HK-Macao Bay Area (Speech Contest) Competition, 3 the first, 2 the second, 1 the third; 22. 2021 Guangdong -HK-Macao Bay Area (Storytelling) Competition, 3 the first, 4 the second, 1 the third; 23. Elite Selection of Mathematical Olympiad for Team HK 21-22, Bronze Award; 24. HK Creative Maths & Science 4D Frame Competition 2022, The best 4D model design; 25. HK School Drama Festival 21/22, Outstanding Cooperation, Outstanding Performer; 26. Run For Scout 110, Gold, Appreciation (10km), Appreciation (3km) Awards; 27. Inter-School Swimming Competition, BoysC 50M Butterfly Champion, BoysC 100M Freestyle Champion, BoysB 50M Backstroke Champion, BoysB 100M Backstroke Champion.