Sha Tin
POH Chan Kai Memorial College
Address: Lung Hang Estate Shatin
Tel: 26044118
Email: pohckmc@gmail.com
Fax: 26031087
URL: http://www.pohck.edu.hk
How to travel to POH Chan Kai Memorial College
Buses: 46X, 80, 81M, 85B, 86B, 87B, 88K, 88M;
MTR: Tai Wai Station;
Mini Bus: 68K
About
POH Chan Kai Memorial College is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1990. The school is located in Sha Tin, and covers an area of approximately 5000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Sin Mun Ying Monica Ms.,And the principal is Cheng Mei Ching Dr. (B.A.(Hons)(CUHK), Dip.Ed. (Lancaster), Dip.Ed.(CUHK), MA (London), PhD (HKU)). The sponsoring body of POH Chan Kai Memorial College is Pok Oi Hospital and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "To cultivate students in moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic dimensions, and help them develop into practical and responsible citizens. This year’s major concerns are to help students develop self-regulated learning and to instill correct moral values in them."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 POH Chan Kai Memorial College Adhering to the school motto of Be knowledgeable, gentle, caring and virtuous, 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: Discretionary Places Rank Order List from Education Bureau 50%; Interview: 20%; Conduct: 20%; Extra Curricular Activities: 10%. Applicants with awards or special talents in the fields of sports, music, fine arts and/or design and technology will be given bonus points. Interview includes a group discussion, with a brief English and Putonghua conversation with each applicant.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Orientation for S.1, Talks for S.1 Parents, Bridging Programmes, S.1 Parents Teachers Exchange Meeting, Project Learning Day and S.1 Extra Curricular Activities.
'Green School Subsidy Scheme' lets students have more opportunities to appreciate nature. We offer 'Love and Care' courses, which stress students’ healthy growth. The implementation of ‘Healthy Campus Policy’ aims at building an ambience of love and caring in school, showing our concern to the growth of students and stressing the infusion of healthy lifestyle among them. In addition, school authority selected the lunch boxes with extra care and consideration for strict health standards.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for POH Chan Kai Memorial 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 $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 $100 (one-off payment) per year.
Student union fee: $18".
The approved charge for non-standard items is 310 per year.
Other charges/fees: House fee $12.
^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, POH Chan Kai Memorial College has a total of 67 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: 99% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 46% 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 24% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 4% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 72% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that POH Chan Kai Memorial College 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 72% 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 POH Chan Kai Memorial 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, Computer Literacy, Design & Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Geography, Life and Society, Home Economics, Music, Chinese History, History, Biology (S.3), Tourism and Hospitality (S.3), Business, Accounting, Financial Studies and Economics (S.3)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 & S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), History, Geography, Biology, Tourism and Hospitality, Information and Communication Technologies, Economics, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Physical Education (DSE), Business, Accounting and Financial Studies
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Extended Mathematics (M2)
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Computer Literacy, Design & Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Geography, Life and Society, Home Economics, Music, Chinese History, History, Biology (S.3), Tourism and Hospitality (S.3), Business, Accounting, Financial Studies and Economics (S.3)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development, History, Geography, Biology, Tourism and Hospitality, Information and Communication Technologies, Economics, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Physical Education (DSE), Business, Accounting and Financial Studies
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Extended Mathematics (M2)
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
English Learning Centre, Multimedia Learning Centres, 2 Computer Assisted Learning Rooms, Lecture Theater/Conference Room, Self study Room, Student Activities Centre, Musical Training Centre, Campus TV & Radio Station, e-learning studio, Environmental Resource Centre, gymnasium, Student Union Room, Centre for China Studies, STEM Studio, CK Universal Studios, green canteen, etc. Our green campus has fish pond and eco garden. In order to better use of the school space, the backyard and roof have been renovated as Environmental Education Forum. Another highlight is the establishing of The Amphibian and Reptile Centre. All of these are to promote the ‘Green School’ concept. Near two million dollars are spent on the reconstruction and extension of the school library, aiming at the provision of an advanced and comfortable learning environment for students.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
Getting stronger despite adversity; Nurturing our passion for life
School Management Organisation:
The IMC and various committees have been set up as a significant part of school based management. The degree of transparency in school planning is high. Teachers are friendly and relationship with students is good. Teachers are diligent and devoted with a goal to sustain the growth of students by providing them with assistance in and after school hours.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
All IMC members show tremendous support to the school, putting special emphasis on teachers' professional training and students' enhancement of English proficiency. Professional Training Foundation is set up for financing teachers taking part in professional programs. To benefit our students, special funding is granted to overseas university students through their involvement in an English-teaching internship programme. IMC members also take part in various school functions and gatherings, building an intimate partner relationship with teachers through regular communication.
School Green Policy:
Our school has been placed first in The Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence(the HKAEE), awarded the Gold and First runner up Award in the Hong Kong Green School Award and 5 times in the Schools Environment Award Scheme for School Honours Award/Special Award. The Environmental Protection Education Centre and the eco-campus alongside implementing cross-curricular collaboration aim to incorporate environmental content in teaching and providing life-wide learning on green lifestyle. Our work in this area was commended by Quality Assurance Team and External School Review Team as excellent and outstanding. Funding was received from ECF to run multiple projects such as Solar Photovoltaic Panels/Water Heating Systems, Aquaponics Systems, etc. The school has received a funding of 1.93 million dollars from the Environment and Conservation Fund to implement the On-site Meal Portioning Projects in School.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Our school actively promotes 'Bi-literacy and Tri-lingualism'. All subjects are taught in mother tongue in S.3. Mathematics and Integrated Science are taught in English in certain S.1 & S.2 classes while Physics and Chemistry are taught in English in certain S.3 classes as to increase students' chance of using English. Chinese Language is taught in Putonghua in S.1 & S.2 certain classes. Some classes in senior forms are taught in English.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
a) School based "Small Class Teaching Scheme" is implemented from S.1 to S.6. With the reduction of class size, students will be better taken care of. b) Self directed Learning Scheme is implemented and Chan Kai E Learning Platform is set up, for example, Google Classroom. c) E Learning is promoted and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is put into practice. d) To improve students' abilities in 'Bi literacy and Tri lingualism' via *Academic collaboration with McGill University – enriching the English learning environment. *Hiring NET and English speaking teaching assistant. *Teaching Chinese in Putonghua in certain classes in S.1 & S.2. *Academic collaboration with McGill University, implementing an Internship Programme and Summer English Enhancement Programme. *Bridging Programs in English, English Week, English Speaking Day, Putonghua Speaking Day, morning reading sessions, Broadcasting in 'Bi literacy and Tri lingualism'. e) Students' interests in different fields are catered, with a variety of subjects including Arts, Science, and Commerce which are offered to students. f) Life and Society curriculum is designed for junior form. g) Supplementary lessons, programs on 'nurturing the elites and assistance to the weaker ones' are implemented so as to help them prepare for the coming DSE examinations. h) Making use of ‘Life wide learning periods', where different activities including life education, art education, Physical Fitness, Moral and Civic Education activities are organized for students. Students are encouraged to take part in community service and career related experience activities. i) Applied Learning is introduced in senior forms. j) Encourage cross curricular activities, e.g. Academic Theme based Week and Self directed Learning Day.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X. Students may choose 2 out of 13 subjects in our current curriculum. Senior form students may choose the subjects without being constrained by the traditional arts, science and business streams.
2. Curriculum highlights: (School based curriculum): S.1 to S.3: Computer Literacy: S.3: Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies and Economics, Tourism and Hospitality, Music etc.
3. The current curriculum is in line with the educational reforms and students' needs. e.g. life education and environmental education. The school keeps refining the current curriculum framework. Adaptations are made according to students' abilities, interest development and personal preference. New elective subjects are introduced to cater for choice of students, with a selection process demonstrating flexibility.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. Through the implementation of the S.1 & S.2 Self-directed learning scheme, students' studying skills and self-directed learning abilities are nurtured.
2. Through the promotion of e-learning, and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), students' learning motivation is enhanced.
3. With morning reading sessions and through the promotion of reading culture, students' reading habits are developed.
4. Students' independent thinking and civic responsibility are nurtured through Other Learning Experience curriculum.
5. Cultivate students' generic skills through life-wide learning.
Life Planning Education:
By implementing Career and Life Planning Education in school, students are empowered with the ability of self-understanding, planning, target-setting and self-reflecting. Through the acquisition of knowledge, know-how and attitude needed, they are then ready to make wise choices based on their interests, capabilities and goals, to which one's career aspirations, plans of lifelong learning and holistic personal development are linked.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
Through adopting the 'whole school' approach, together with small group teaching, tailor made teaching syllabuses and materials, counseling classes, after school tutorials, pre-exam practices and subject improvement plans as well as various socially enhancing experiential activities, individual differences in each class are catered for. Different kinds of measures are planned by Educational Psychologists. The ratio of social worker to students is lowered through the hiring of an extra social worker to work with our current stationing social worker. Our care to students is hence more comprehensive.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Led by the School Principal, the Students' Support Group is established with the collaboration between the school assistant principal, SEN coordinator, Head of Academic Department, Head of Examinations and Assessments, Head of Student Support, Panel Heads of core subjects and School Social Workers. Professionally supported and aided by Educational Psychologist and Speech Therapist, students with SEN are well taken care of. Learning support grant is flexibly used to provide timely and suitable support to students with special needs. Apart from the outsourcing professional service, social workers, student support staff and teaching assistant are hired to provide student support learning activities and career planning service for students. Our school runs 'Individual Education Plan' for students with special educational needs through meetings between Educational Psychologist, teachers and parents. At the same time, adjustments and alterations in examinations and assessments are provided.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Other than two examinations and uniform tests, formative assessment, including form quizzes, dictations, project presentations and discussions, exercises and class performances are all used so that a more comprehensive picture of students' abilities can be gained. Comprehensive learning achievement is launched through the curriculum and assessment adjustment on Chinese, English and Mathematics. In order to cater for learner diversity, assessment moderation is launched to suit students with special needs. Pre-examination extra classes are made to help junior form students prepare for examinations before assessment, whereas senior form students are put into ‘advanced or elementary groups’ for afterschool tutorials to suit their study progress. NET, language teachers and English teaching assistant also offer extra tutorials to students on a regular basis.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Parents Teachers Association (PTA) is set up as a communication channel with schools to sustain close cooperation. Other means of communication including parents’ circular, eclass Parent App, intranet, "Sunshine Call", Parents' Day, Parents' Night, seminars, etc. are set up to improve mutual understanding as well as maintain effective communication.
Our school also sets up a "Parents' Volunteers Group" to provide support to school, and promote students' academic and psychological development.
PTA regularly organizes picnics with school, interest groups, service platforms, etc. which serve to gather the parents and foster support to one another. To pass on love and care, PTA also sets up scholarships, organizes friendly matches with teachers on Sports Day, and promotes School Uniform Collection and Give Away Scheme as well as Old Book Reuse Scheme.
School Ethos:
Our teachers are both strict and caring. Students are nurtured to possess perseverance for academic progress, self-discipline and thoughtfulness. A good class spirit is emphasized. The system of form masters is set up to ensure sufficient extension of support and care to students of different forms, where students’ sense of belonging is built. Through whole-school planning and activities, the culture of love and integration is promoted. Students are empowered with resilience and moral value. Educational psychologists, stationing social workers and form discipline and counseling teachers are ready to sustain students’ growth. Events like talks and seminars regarding life choices of career and education are launched to lead students to go through different stages involving choosing elective subjects and plotting their education and career path.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. To attach importance to students’ personal growth.
2. To foster students’ positive values and perspectives on life.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Our school encourages continuing teacher professional development through organizing seminars and workshops where teachers can share professional knowledge and experiences about fostering students’ personal growth. To promote teachers’ lifelong learning, out school has set up ‘Funding of Teachers’ Professional Development’, which finances teachers for further studies. 'Mentorship Program' has recently been introduced to help new teachers adapt to their new working environment. Our school actively participates in the annual 'Joint School Teachers' Professional Development' Day. Also, the school organizes at least two professional development days based on its major concerns. The programmes not only enhance the teachers' professional knowledge, but also provide a platform for them to implement what they have learnt and help to build the culture of mutual appreciation and support among the teaching team.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Every year, our school holds large scale activities such as Life-wide Learning Day, National Security Education Day, Constitution Day, Flag-raising Ceremony, School Picnic, Sports Day and Music Contest. Students are encouraged to take part in social services inside and outside school. There are altogether 38 school clubs and 15 school teams for students to choose from. Among the school clubs, 4 are related to academic subjects, 3 interest related, 2 for voluntary work and social services, 1 a STEM innovative workshop (Science Club, Mathematics Club, GreenMech Society, LEGO Creative Invention Club, etc.), 15 sports related (basketball, handball, football, athletics, indoor rowing, cross-country running, table-tennis, volleyball , fencing, dance, etc.) and 17 key point clubs (choir, Chinese & Western orchestra, Boy & Girl Guides and St. John Ambulance Brigade, various STEM activities, etc.). Students' Union, Four Houses and Uniform Teams are formed so as to enhance students’ leadership skills and sense of belonging to the school. Through Other Learning Experience lessons, life-wide learning and moral and civic education are promoted in order to foster students’ character and moral development. Our feature activities include STEM innovative workshop, overseas study trips, University Partnership Scientific Research Programme and Elder Academy.
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Others
1. STEM
- 2019-20 Asia Pacific Robot Alliance Competition (APRA), ‘Mission: Safeguard the Galaxy’: First Runner-up
- 2020/21 Hong Kong GreenMech Contest (Junior Secondary: Champion; Senior Secondary: Engineering Structure Award), National Youth Drone Competition (Hong Kong) (Secondary: Merit), Lawrence Technological University RoboFest 2021- Bottlesumo (Second Runner-up & Best Design Award), HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2021 - Achievement Level (Bronze)
2.Sports (The Hong Kong Schools Sports Federation)
- 2019-20
Athletics Competition (Girls Team - Overall First Runner-up, A Grade: 7th Place, B Grade: First Runner-up, C Grade: 6th Place; Boys Team - Overall Champion, A Grade/B Grade/C Grade: Champion), Basketball Competition (Boys A Grade Division 1: First Runner-up), Cross-country Competition (Boys Team - C Grade: Second Runner-up)
- 2021-22
Athletics Competition (Boys Team – Overall Champion, Girls Team – Overall Second Runner-up), Shatin &Sai Kung Secondary Schools Area Committee Inter-school Handball Competition (Girls Term – Champion)
3. Music
- 2019-20 The 16th "Deyi Shuangxin" Public Welfare Grand Ceremony National Grand Final (Solo Singing - Junior Group B: First Place/Second Place/Third Place), Chinese Art Exhibition (Hong Kong) (Choir - Senior Secondary: Champion; Solo Singing - Senior Secondary: Champion/First Runner-up/Second Runner-up)
- 2020-21 The 17th "Deyi Shuangxin" Chinese Art Exhibition (Hong Kong) (Solo Singing - Senior Secondary/Junior Secondary: 1st Place/2nd Place/3rd Place; Group Singing - Senior Secondary: Gold Award), View Win Chinese Instrumental Contest (Gold Award), Hong Kong Children and Youth Arts Association School Music Festival (Solo Singing - Junior Secondary: Champion/First Runner-up/Second Runner-up), Hong Kong Education Development Association/GBA Education Development Association Music Contest (Hong Kong) (Choir - Secondary: Champion)
- 2021-22 The 18th “Deyi Shuangxin” Chinese Art Exhibition (Hong Kong) (Group Singing – Junior Secondary: Gold Award), View Win Chinese Instrumental Contest (Gold / Silver / Bronze Award), GBA Education Development Association Music Contest (Hong Kong) (Choir – Secondary: Second Runner-up), The 8th Hong Kong International Music Festival (Globe Finale) (Choir Secondary Level: Second Runner-up)
4. Others
- 2019 Hong Kong Mathematical Olympiad Association - Asia International Mathematical Olympiad Open Contest (Silver Award & Bronze Award)
- 2021 GBA Mathematical Olympiad (Hong Kong Region) (Second Class Prize/Third Class Prize)
- 2022 GBA Mathematical Olympiad Grand Final (Great Bay Area) (Third Class Prize)