Sha Tin
S.K.H. Lam Kau Mow Secondary School
Address: 10 Tak Po Street City One Shatin
Tel: 26488222
Email: skhlkmss@skhlkmss.edu.hk
Fax: 26376489
URL: http://www.skhlkmss.edu.hk/
How to travel to S.K.H. Lam Kau Mow Secondary School
The school is accessible by buses direct from all districts, and is just a 2-minute walk from City One Station of the Tuen Ma Line.
About
S.K.H. Lam Kau Mow Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1982. The school is located in Sha Tin, and covers an area of approximately 4600 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Wong Lai Fun Paulina Ms.,And the principal is Chan Chung Leung Mr. (BSc., Cert. Ed., Master). The sponsoring body of S.K.H. Lam Kau Mow Secondary School is Anglican (Hong Kong) Secondary Schools Council Limited and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "The School is committed to offering to students a holistic and quality education basing on the ethos of Christian whole person education as propounded by the Anglican Church, inculcating in them good moral virtues, intelligence, physical fitness, gregariousness, aesthetics, and spiritual well-being. Our motto, "acquiring knowledge and practising with determination", inspires both staff and students to actively strive for excellence and contribute to society."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 S.K.H. Lam Kau Mow Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Acquiring knowledge and practising with determination, 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: 5 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 ).For admission criteria and weightings for S.1 discretionary places, please surf the school website in due course.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
In order to help S.1 students learn the school culture and adapt to their secondary school life, the school offers the Summer Bridge Program, S.1 Orientation Day and Hand-in-Hand Peer Counseling Scheme for S.1 students and their parents.
Nothing compares to a healthy lifestyle. Hence, our Home Economics Department and P.E. Department have joined hands to promote healthy living during lesson time, whilst the school Life Education Committee and Co-curricular Activities Committee collaborate to develop resilience and to encourage a positive mindset through form periods and co-curricular activities. "S-miles Day", an inter-class long distance running activity, is held every year since 2019 to strengthen students' interest in sports, build up class spirit and foster a positive attitude.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for S.K.H. Lam Kau Mow 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 $100 (permanent) per year.
Student union fee: $25".
The approved charge for non-standard items is $310 (S.1-S.5), $250 (S.6) 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, S.K.H. Lam Kau Mow Secondary School has a total of 56 teachers and 54 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 98% 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 46% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 30% 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 18% 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 75% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that S.K.H. Lam Kau Mow 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 75% 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 S.K.H. Lam Kau Mow 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, Chinese History, Physical Education, Putonghua, Religious Education and Ethics, Thinking Skills and Civic Education (S.1, S.2)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, "Economics, Accounting & Personal Finance" (S.3), Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Home Economics, Design & Technology and Music
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education, Ethics, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4, S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (including M1 and M2), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Geography, History, "Business, Accounting and Financial Studies", Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education, Putonghua, Religious Education and Ethics, Thinking Skills and Civic Education (S.1, S.2)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, "Economics, Accounting & Personal Finance" (S.3), Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Home Economics, Design & Technology and Music
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education, Ethics, Citizenship and Social Development
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (including M1 and M2), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Geography, History, "Business, Accounting and Financial Studies", Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
2 multi-media learning centres, pottery workshop, student activities room, school history room, gymnastics room, multi-function room, CampusTV, STEAM Hub, school chapel, career counselling room. The school hall, the classrooms and all special rooms are air-conditioned. The School New Open Space which is about 1200 square metres provides both authentic learning environments for studies and for recreation.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Further enhance students to be self-directed learners and problem-solvers with effective learning habits and problem solving skills.
2. Promote STEAM education, unleash students' creative potential.
3. Build up students' self-esteem, resilience, self-confidence and courage.
4. Strengthen National Security Education.
School Management Organisation:
The school adheres to school-based management with a School Administration and School Improvement Committee composed of the principal, heads of functional groups and teacher representatives. School staff, parents and students actively participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of school policies and programs.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The Incorporated Management Committee, comprising 15 members from different professional sectors, has been set up. The school supervisor is Ms Wong Lai Fun Paulina. School managers include members nominated by the school sponsoring body and elected members from parents, teachers and alumni.
School Green Policy:
The school actively promotes environmental conservation through formal curriculum and other learning experience. Over the past few years, the school has set up solar panels and a wind turbine to generate renewable energy. Energy-saving T5 fluorescent tubes were installed. Heat shield coating was fixed on roof tops to reduce heat absorption.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Our school adopts English as the main medium of instruction (please refer to the subjects offered in 2022/23 and 2023/24 for details). The school is committed to providing a rich language learning environment for students to become bi-literate and trilingual. Besides the regular curriculum, there are reading schemes, academic talks, dramas, debates, English speaking camps and study tours that offer students the best opportunities to sharpen their language skills.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Learning should be more than just books and homework. Our curricula are designed to nurture students’ independent and critical thinking skills as well as broadening their horizons. To achieve these ends, much emphasis is placed on teachers' professional development, catering for learner diversity and generic skill development of students. In order to further raise teaching effectiveness, teachers have also been actively using a student-centred approach to learning in their classrooms.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. There are 10 elective subjects.
2. Curriculum highlights: Students can select subjects from Science, Arts and Business fields. To implement STEAM education more systematically, the school has restructured its curriculum and different subjects have infused such elements into their curricula correspondingly.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Project skills are formally integrated into the F.1 Thinking Skills and Civic Education curriculum and further enhanced in different subjects at the senior level. Areas of focus include topic setting, data collection and analysis, and presentation. Each school day begins with a 20-minute reading session that aims to build a strong reading culture in the school. Other reading activities include a school-based extensive reading award scheme, a resourceful reading club, and regular book sharing by teachers, students and guests. The school aims to facilitate interactive learning and e-learning. As such, all classrooms and special rooms are equipped with computers and projectors, and several classrooms have also been outfitted with smart televisions. Teachers are also well-trained for the use of information technology in teaching and incorporating self-directed learning into the curriculum. With new resources provided by the government, subject departments organize a multitudes of outires to broaden students' horizons. The Life Education Committee is set up especially for the promotion of moral and civic education. Students are also encouraged, through funding, to organize related campaigns and activities.
Life Planning Education:
The school aims to provide students with life planning education and career guidance by helping them better understand themselves in terms of interests, abilities and orientations, and know choices available and requirements set by tertiary institutes and employers through various learning activities which range from lessons to mass talks; from small group or individual counselling sessions to workshops; from visits to mentorship programmes.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
A team that comprises the school social worker, the guidance master, vice-principals and a number of teaching staff, was formed to care for students with special needs.
Positive values are instilled through school assemblies and form periods. Teachers also organize various forms of activities to help students understand their strengths and enhance their abilities to face adversity. Good behaviors are reinforced by various recognition schemes.
Educational psychologists, speech therapist, school social workers and guidance and discipline teachers provide individual counseling and support for students in needs.
Besides, the school has newly introduced SEN coordinator in order to cater for the needs of students with SEN.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Our School adopts the Whole School Approach to promote integrated education to support students with special educational needs. The Student Support Team comprises the Vice Principal, the Life Education Coordinator, the Counselling Master, the School Social Worker and the SEN Assistant. The team tailors education plans to cater for students’ different needs and to convey the message of understanding, accepting and appreciating individual differences at school.
Our School encourages the teaching staff to take relevant courses conducted by the EDB to empower themselves to more effectively teach and take care of the students with various learning needs.
The Learning Support Grant is utilized to provide different activities such as drama training and darts training to enhance the social skills, concentration and confidence of students with special learning needs. The school-based Educational Psychologist provides assessment services and small group training for the students. The School keeps close contact with parents to ensure the provision of the most appropriate assistance to the students.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Common tests and examinations are held twice a year, in the middle and at the end of each term, respectively. Other forms of assessment, such as quizzes and book reviews, are conducted at the discretion of the subject panels.
Modulation on homework or assessment will be made for students with special educational needs.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Through the Parent-teacher Association, talks and activities that aim to foster home-school cooperation are regularly held for parents and students. The PTA also helps enhancing communication between parents and the school. Parent volunteers always provide great support during school functions.
School Ethos:
Our students are modest and well-behaved and have a good rapport with the teachers. Gospel activities, as well as pastoral care that combines discipline and guidance, help our students grow healthily in body and spirit.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. To guide students strengthen the Christian faith and embrace the Christian values; to help students grow into caring individuals who demonstrate commitment, perseverance, integrity, ideal, self-discipline and justice.
2. To nurture students to be lifelong learners with keen motivation through polishing their self-directed learning skills and habits.
3. To help students strengthen their collaboration skills and sense of belonging to the school through improving class management strategies and organising S-miles Day, a whole-school long-run programme.
4. To broaden students' horizons, strengthen learning effectiveness and raise learning interest through utilizing life-wide learning grant to extend learning activities beyond classroom.
5. To integrate STEAM education into the curriculum through increased collaboration across subjects, and promoting STEAM education with the Innovation Nurturing Ground.
6. To boost teaching effectiveness and facilitate online teaching through optimising computer equipment at school and for teachers.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
In addition to staff development days, the school offers a training fund to teachers who attend workshops, training courses and the like. Our teaching staff recognizes the importance of lifelong learning and is open to new innovations. In addition to improving teaching effectiveness through peer learning and lesson observation, they also participate in seminars and workshops or enroll in courses for continuous professional development. The school also strengthens the managerial skills of middle level teachers to foster school's sustainable development.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
We offer a great range of co-curricular activities that include but not limited to academic clubs, interest groups, music instrument groups, sports teams, community service groups, the Student Union, the Hand-in-Hand Peer Counselling Scheme, the Prefect Team and the Volunteer Group. Subject departments aid in enriching other learning experiences of students by regularly holding "Learning Beyond Classroom" activities. Furthermore, we encourage students to broaden their horizons by participating in external competitions and exchange activities.
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