Kowloon City
Scientia Secondary School
Address: 14 Princess Margaret Road, Homantin, Kowloon
Tel: 27144115
Email: info@scientia.edu.hk
Fax: 27610050
URL: http://www.scientia.edu.hk
How to travel to Scientia Secondary School
Bus: 2A, 3C, 7, 7B, 8, 9, 10, 13D, 16, 16X, 18, 24, 27, 41, 45, 72X, 81C, 95, 98C, 98S, 103, 113, 170, 182, 203E, 213D, 271, 296C, 796C, 796X, E21A.
Minibus: 17M, 27M, 28M.
About
Scientia Secondary School is a DSS Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1946. The school is located in Kowloon City, and covers an area of approximately 5190 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Chai Chung Sum Mr.,And the principal is Wong Ching Yung Dr. undefined. The sponsoring body of Scientia Secondary School is Hong Kong Workers' Educational Organization Ltd. and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "Our mission is to provide an all-round education which promotes the moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic development of students and to nurture their sense of national pride towards China and Hong Kong. Our goal is to educate our students to become proactive, sincere, inquisitive and creative young people when they graduate. We advocate: The working class' diligence with the aspiration of the elite, loving our nation and thinking globally."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 Scientia Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Proactive, Sincere, Inquisitive, Creative, 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 ).Interview (25%), Extra-curricular Activities & Services (10%), Conduct (25%), and EDB rank order list (40%).
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
A two-days one-night orientation camp is organized on campus in late August for all F.1 students to allow them to get used to the new school environment as well as to build good learning habits. A briefing session is organized for the new students' parents to establish better home-school relationship, allowing our F.1 students to adapt to their school life.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Scientia Secondary School is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $5166"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $5166"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $5166"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $12730"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $12730"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $12730"/year, lecture fee is $0.
The PTA dues are $20" per year.
Student union fee: $30".
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, Scientia Secondary School has a total of 58 teachers and (not given) approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 59% 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 47% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 21% 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 44% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 6% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 50% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Scientia 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. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. These teacher profiles reflect that Scientia 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:S.1-S.2: Chinese Language, Mathematics, Science, Life & Society, National History, Geography, Computer and Information Technology, STEAM Education, Art, Music, PE and School-based Integrated Physical Education
S.3: Chinese Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Life & Society, National History, Geography, History, Computer and Information Technology, STEAM Education, Art, Music and PE
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4, S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Physical Education, Arts, Music, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Information and Communications Technology, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Visual Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Mathematics Extended Parts (Module 2), Applied Learning (S.5 & S.6) and School-based Putonghua (S.5 & 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:S.1-S.2: Chinese Language, Mathematics, Science, Life & Society, National History, Geography, Computer and Information Technology, STEAM Education, Art, Music, PE and School-based Integrated Physical Education
S.3: Chinese Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Life & Society, National History, Geography, History, Computer and Information Technology, STEAM Education, Art, Music and PE
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Physical Education, Arts, Music, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Information and Communications Technology, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Visual Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Mathematics Extended Parts (Module 2), Applied Learning (S.5 & S.6) and School-based Putonghua (S.5 & S.6).
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
30 multimedia classrooms, 2 computer rooms, an auditorium, a library, a Chinese Culture Room, Constitution Law Function Room and 2 basketball courts. 34 regular classrooms, 12 special education rooms, 4 laboratories and 4 guidance and discipline rooms. All classrooms and special rooms are equipped with air conditioning and IT teaching equipment.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Strengthening moral education; establishing a disciplined yet loving learning environment;
2. Advancing teaching and learning techniques / strategies; reinforcing language education and reaching academic excellence;
3. Bettering school rules and regulations; creating a culture of harmonious, positive, proactive and organisational management.
School Management Organisation:
Based on the structure of cross-subject management, all teachers are assigned to various functional groups, including Academic Committee, Discipline Team, Guidance and Counselling Team, OLE Team, Civic Education Team, IT Team, Office and General Affairs Team, Career Planning Team, Staff Professional Development Team, School Image Promotion Team or Parent-Teacher Association, etc.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
DR. NG CHAU PEI, STANLEY; DR. CHOW MAN KONG; MS. AU YUN SHOON; MS. CHAN YUEN HAN, SBS, JP; DR. KING WONG; MR. WONG BAN LIT; MR. YIP SIU HONG NELSON, MH; MR. CHAI CHUNG SUM; MR. LAU HUNG KONG; DR. WONG, CHING YUNG
School Green Policy:
Lunch is prepared by our school canteen for students with provisions of reusable cutlery.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Since 2009 - 2010, we have fine-tuned our language policy. English is adopted as the Medium of Instruction for Maths, Integrated Science and Computer & Information Technology in some of our junior secondary classes. This policy will be evaluated regularly and gradually implemented at all levels of our Junior Secondary. This depends on the actual abilities of our students. Besides, Putonghua is currently adopted as the Medium of Instruction for Chinese Language in some Secondary 1 - 3 classes. Some junior classes use Putonghua as the medium of instruction in Mathematics. In the near future, this policy is to be implemented to all Junior Secondary classes.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
With a view to developing our School into a reading school, we make reading our school routines & regular events. e.g. S.1-S.2 Reading Festival and Daily Newspaper Reading Session. Students are exposed to global issues by reading newspapers. Once students have formed their reading habits, the school's reading culture is sustained.
Through the application of Co-operative Learning in everyday lessons, the pedagogy of Teaching and Learning will be advanced and effectively facilitated.
On top of the above-mentioned, we place emphasis on moral values, academic performance and whole-person development. The S.1-S.2 OLE course is one example for students to discover and cultivate their talents.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Information and Communications Technology, Mathematics Extended Parts (Module 2), Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Applied Learning and Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Applied Learning, School-Based Putonghua.
2. Curriculum highlights: To help students effectively achieve their learning goals, our school’s curricula designs are chiefly student-centered and school-based. We offer subjects like Life & Society and STEAM. We stress the use of original texts and the teaching of classical Chinese in the Chinese Language subject. We focus on students’ subject knowledge acquisition, keeping in mind to cater for their learning diversities.
Gifted education:
We design diversified courses for the more able students, such as IMO classes, classes on camera drones, public speaking training for the gifted, mind training classes, etc. We also enroll students in courses for the gifted offered by some tertiary education institutes, to help students reach their full potential by building on their strengths.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
A Reading School
We adopt the use of original texts in our text-based teaching scheme for the Chinese subject. Alongside our school-tailored teaching materials, we read with students some classical Chinese literature such as Three Kingdoms, The Scholars, Strange Tales of a Lonely Studio, and Records of the Grand Historian within the lessons. We sit down with students to set their learning goals and carefully watch their learning progress. We help students build their interest in reading and learn how to read strategically, fostering them into mature language self- learners with good attitude and habits.
Life Planning Education:
1. Through one-on-one counseling, group counselling, some life exploration activities and aptitude test, we consolidate our work in counselling students who preform well in academic and extra curricular activities, helping students set their clear life goals and fulfill their dreams to study in universities.
2. Our school follows through our 6-year life planning program. Starting from teaching students the basic concept of life planning, to guiding them on subject selection, we help our students realize their every possible life path throughout and after secondary school by making wise decisions.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
We offer a range of enhancement programmes, to cite a few, the Subject Enhancement Course and SEN homework support, to offer assistance to students with diverse learning needs.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Our school adopts the whole school approach in implementing integrated education. Students with special education needs are supported by the SEN Support Team(including vice-principal and SENCO, members of the team, SEN ATs, coaching teacher and teaching assistant). In raise teachers’ professional competence, teachers are nominated to take courses related to integrated education. With parents’ consent, the team collects students’ information so as to identify students’ education needs and offer support for the students. Our school also adopts a flexible approach in making use of the Learning Support Grant and other school resources to provide diverse support to students, including SEN ATs and coaching teacher. Support also comprises homework tutoring, interpersonal skills’ training and individual counselling. Service like clinical psychologist is also provided to students with related needs. To meet students’ diverse learning needs and raise their learning efficacy, curriculum design, diverse teaching strategies, graded exercise, homework and assessment accommodations are also adopted. Our school works closely with the EDB, the education psychologist, social worker and other professionals to conduct meetings regularly. Parents are also invited to join them to formulate individualized education plan and evaluate its effectiveness on a regular basis so as to assist parents to teach their children well.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
We offer appropriate learning and assessment adaptation for students with SEN. There are special exam rooms for some SEN students and some of them have exam time extension as part of their assessment adaptation.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
1. Facilitating Home-School co-operation and Home Visits are our common line of practice;
2. Fostering Home-school co-operation by parent volunteers;
3. Organising regular seminars and school trips which are an impetus to Home-school communications.
School Ethos:
Solidarity, Empathy, Confidence, Life Planning, Morality and Attitude and Behaviour
We strive to nurture students to become responsible members in the family, reliable individuals in the society, contributive nationals in the country, visionary citizens in the world.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
We are keen to develop a secondary school which pursues mutual love, excellence, an avid interest in reading and the love for our motherland, China and Hong Kong. In this School,
1. Mutual care and concern from teachers and students is exhibited and we see School as our second home. We work and study here and enjoy the positive and fruitful school life.
2. Learning and support prevails among teachers and students. We pursue excellence in both academic and moral values.
3. Reading is the fond hobby of teachers and students. We share the tips and skills of reading and thus a reading culture is prevalent in school.
4. Contribution to Hong Kong, China and the world is of paramount importance to every stakeholder in School who aims high and thinks big.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
1. We focus on teachers’ professional development. Consultants with subject expertise, like Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and Liberal Studies, are our learning partners.
2. We pay attention to the training of junior form teachers in the teaching strategies pertinent to Co-operative Learning.
3. We give senior form teachers ample exposure and guidance on Self-Regulated Learning.
4. We make strides in implementing school-based methodological study through the practice of learning circles and co-lesson planning.
5. We enhance school-based teachers’ professional development through closely-knitted collaboration with tertiary institutes.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Our school has our own Student Union, Form Houses, and more than 20 functioning groups encompassing 5 different areas such as academics, arts, physical education, personal interests and services. We organize various school-wide activities regularly, such as sports days, singing contests, local and cross-border study tours, etc. We strongly encourage students to participate in many voluntary services inside and outside school, even mandating all Form Four and Form Five students to join some. We also offer students some ‘life experimental tours’ outside Hong Kong.
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Others
1. We adopt a whole-school approach with regard to counselling - all teachers are responsible for providing counselling and care to students.
2. We develop our School-based Integrated Physical Education (S.1-S.2).
3. We emphasis Etiquette Education and 10 Values Education (Perseverance, Respect for Others, Responsibility, National Identity, Commitment, Integrity, Care for Others, Law-abidingness, Empathy and Diligence).
4. We have Students' Union, Form Houses, different clubs & societies to enable our students to become independent, confident, disciplined and articulate.
5. Scholarship and fee remission. Scholarships will be awarded to students with outstanding academic performance. Different kinds of fee remissions will be granted to students fulfilling the school-based criteria. Parents of awardees will be notified by writing in due course.