Sha Tin
Sha Tin Methodist College
Address: Sun Tin Wai Estate Shatin
Tel: 26021300
Email: info@stmc.edu.hk
Fax: 26091477
URL: http://www.stmc.edu.hk
How to travel to Sha Tin Methodist College
Direct bus: 87B, 81K, 82K, 282;
Via bus routes: 80M, 89, 85A, 86, 74A, 80X, 47X;
Via MTR: walking distance of 10-15 minutes from Che Kung Temple Station.
About
Sha Tin Methodist College is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1983. The school is located in Sha Tin, and covers an area of approximately 6500 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Kan Kei Piu Paul Rev.,And the principal is Cheung Chui Yee Ms. (MEd (CUHK), MA(HKBU)). The sponsoring body of Sha Tin Methodist College is The Methodist Church HK and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "Provide whole-person education according to the spirit of Jesus Christ; nurture abundant lives by teaching of gospel."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 Sha Tin Methodist College Adhering to the school motto of The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9: 10), encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 4 classes. Form 2: 5 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 ).EDB Rank Order List and academic performance: 50%
Conduct, participation in extra-curricular activities, services and prizes awarded: 25%
Interview performance: 25%
In case the interview cannot be conducted, the weightings will be adjusted as follows:
EDB Rank Order List and academic performance: 65%; Conduct, participation in extra curricular activities, services and prizes awarded: 35%
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
“F.1 Orientation Day” is held. In order to help students adapt to secondary school learning, "English and Mathematics Bridging Courses" are held in summer. At the beginning of the school year, we hold "Extracurricular Activities Tour" for F.1 students so that they can choose some extracurricular activities of their interest. With a view to providing care and assistance for F.1 students, there are a form teacher and an assistant form teacher in each class. Besides, some of our senior-form students act as F.1 students' “big brothers and sisters” in each class to help them adapt to new school life. For F.1 students to enjoy company together, they are arranged to have lunch at school.
We value home-school cooperation. We organize "F1 Parents' Day" and "Talk on a New Stage for Parents" so that the parents can know more about our school, and we can work as a team for the students' development.
For students' health development, the Catering Management Team (formed by parents, teachers and students) and the tuck shop work closely together to encourage students to build up healthy eating habits. Also, the PE Department promotes the importance of sports among students for their health.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Sha Tin Methodist 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 $40 (S.1-S.6) per year.
Student union fee: $30 (S.1-S.6).
The approved charge for non-standard items is $350 (S.1-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, Sha Tin Methodist College has a total of 60 teachers and 55 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 90% 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: 40% 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 41% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 2% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 57% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Sha Tin Methodist 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 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, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 57% 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 Sha Tin Methodist 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, Chinese History, Putonghua (S.1-S.2), Religious & Moral Education, Life & Society
(S.1), Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science (S.1-S.3), STEM (S.1-S.2), Computer Literacy, History, Music, Visual Arts, Geography, Life & Society (S.2-S.3)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4-S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Physical Education, Religious & Moral Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (Core and Extended Modules), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, History, Geography, Information & Communication Technology, Music
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua (S.1-S.2), Religious & Moral Education, Life & Society (S.1), Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science (S.1-S.3), STEM (S.1-S.2), Computer Literacy, History, Music, Visual Arts, Geography, Life & Society (S.2-S.3)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Citizenship & Social Development, Physical Education, Religious & Moral Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (Core and Extended Parts), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, History, Geography, Information & Communication Technology, Music
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Interactive TVs are installed in classrooms and special rooms to facilitate e-learning. There are also Student Activity Center, digital classrooms for learning and teaching, Campus TV Production Studio, English Room, Chinese Medicine Garden, Chinese Medicine and Herbs Education Centre, Eco-Green House, Plant Trail, Religious Education Center and STEM Maker Space Centre. Besides, there are solar panels with green space on the roof for students’ learning.
A school annex, Ample Campus, is located nearby the main campus. There are Activity Rooms, Robot Learning Centre, dance and fitness equipment, providing more space for students and enhancing the quality of education.
Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and accessible public information / service counter.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Strengthen students’ learning ownership and unleash learning potential by optimizing teaching and learning pedagogy
2. Open up global perspectives, deepen learning’s meaning and equip students with global competitiveness by reimagining the curriculum
3. Nurture positive attitudes and let students live a flourishing life by implementing PERMAH elements in activities and positive education
4. Create a positive class atmosphere, encourage students to build up positive interpersonal relationships and enhance their sense of belonging to the class
School Management Organisation:
The school adopts the school-based management. Through the Parent-Teacher Association, Alumni Association and Student Union, we strengthen our communication with different stakeholders. The members of the Incorporated Management Committee comprise professionals in different fields. They form different groups on matters relating to school-based management, school development, recruitment, performance appraisal and finance.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The IMC comprises nominated and elected representatives from the school sponsoring body, alumni and parents as well as independent persons from the public. The members include 2 parent representatives, 2 alumnus representatives, 2 teacher representatives and professionals from different fields.
School Green Policy:
Environmental protection policies are carried out: To disseminate and exchange information among teachers and students, the school intranet is encouraged to be used as a platform; for electricity saving, air-conditioning temperature is regularly monitored; for communication with parents, Parents’ App has been used to send messages and notices to parents in an electronic form. In addition, we actively promote related activities, such as No Air-Con Day, refuse classification and Earth Hour.
Details: http://www.stmc.edu.hk
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Our school adopts English as the medium of instruction. (For details, please refer to the “Subjects Offered in the 2022/2023 School Year” and “Subjects to be Offered in the 2023/2024 School Year”). We attach great importance to English teaching and learning, and strive to improve students’ biliterate and trilingual abilities.
1. English Language lessons are conducted in smaller groups in F1-F5: In F1, 4 classes are split into 5 groups. There is an Express English Class in both F2 and F3. In F4 and F5, 4 classes are spilt into 6 English Writing groups in each form each cycle to strengthen students’ writing ability.
2. In F1-F3, a Classic Chinese Literature lesson is conducted each cycle to enhance students’ Chinese language proficiency. In F2, 5 Chinese Language classes are split into 6 groups. In F1 and F2, Putonghua lessons are conducted to enhance students' Chinese language proficiency.
3. Large-scale activities including morning assemblies, weekly assemblies, academic activities and large-scale ceremonies are conducted in English to create an ideal English learning environment for students.
4. "Language Across Curriculum Group" is set up to coordinate the subjects using English as the medium of instructions and improve students’ learning in English.
5. English extended learning activities, such as English Week, English Volunteer Service, English Drama, Model United Nations Conference and Global Culture Day are held to provide students with authentic situations to apply English.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
1. Strengthen the English learning atmosphere.
2. Optimize and implement interdisciplinary curriculum. Interdisciplinary projects are conducted in F1-3.
3. Advocate in-depth learning. All subjects aim to strengthen students' skills for the 21st century, including critical thinking, communication, collaboration and logical thinking skills. We also put emphasis on students’ character building and civic education.
4. To align with the values promoted by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNECSO), we promote Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to broaden students' global vision, and equip them to become future leaders.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. There are 12 elective subjects in total. Network-school Music and Network-school Visual Arts Curriculum are provided. There are more than 200 subject combinations.
2. Curriculum highlights: Languages: English Language Arts Courses and Classic Chinese Literature Courses in junior forms
Mathematics, Technology and Science: STEM as an independent subject and General Curriculum on Chinese Medicine & herbs in junior forms
Arts: Music Composition Course in junior forms
Inter-disciplines: Interdisciplinary projects in F1-3
Value Education: Life Education, Form Teacher and Religious & Moral Education lessons are conducted in F1-6
Gifted Education: School-based gifted programmes in Chinese, English, Mathematics, Science and STEM
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. Reading to Learn: Extensive Reading Scheme, two reading lessons per cycle, Reading Across Curriculum Scheme, Summer Reading Scheme and annual Reading Day
2. Project Learning: F.1-2 STEM Maths, Science & Computer Interdisciplinary Project, F.2 Humanities Project and F.3 Humanities, Computer & Languages Interdisciplinary Project
3. Information Technology for Interactive Learning: F.1-4 Bring Your Own Electronic Device (BYOD) Scheme and e-learning
4. Moral, Civic and National Education: promote Life Education, cultivate character building & serving spirit among students and implement Basic Law and National Security Law education
Life Planning Education:
Careers Committee aims to provide students with updated information to explore different paths of further studies and careers. We also encourage them to set goals and equip themselves based on their abilities and interests so as to adapt to the ever-changing society. Besides, we aim to widen students' horizons, expose them to the career world and explore their potential for self-assurance so that they can set goals related to further studies and careers. To achieve our aims, we offer counselling services on JUPAS and organize a wide range of activities including life planning courses, talks on further studies, visits to universities and internship programmes. Moreover, the committee disseminates information on life planning education (including activities, courses, talks and information on further studies, etc.) to all students and teachers through the Intranet and posts on noticeboards.
Details: http://www.stmc.edu.hk
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
Junior form students are placed into mixed ability classes with streaming in Chinese, English and Mathematics so that teachers can cater for students’ diversity. Students interested in different subjects can take part in gifted education courses and competitions inside and outside school including Chinese, English, Mathematics, Science and robot-making gifted education courses. Besides, homework remedial classes are organized for junior form students to cater for learning diversity, which can also raise their confidence and train them to be self-disciplined.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Our school is committed to building an inclusive culture. We have established Student Support Group to support students with special educational needs through a whole-school approach. There is a regular communication mechanism for the Support Group, parents and subject panels to discuss strategies and set up policies to help SEN students. The support includes learning, teaching and assessment adjustment, counselling service, social behaviour and emotion training, talks, etc. We strive to build up a positive and harmonious atmosphere together.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
A more comprehensive 'Student Performance Report' has replaced the traditional report card to assess students’ conduct and academic performance. In the academic area, self-progress is emphasized. 'Extensive Reading Scheme' is assessed separately. In the conduct area, nine personal qualities are assessed under three categories as follows: Personality: integrity, self-discipline and courtesy; Abilities: thinking, inter-personal relationships and leadership; Attitude: learning attitude, willingness to serve and initiative, to recognize students' different attributes. Students evaluate their own moral and academic performance each term and review their goals with their teachers.
Details: http://www.stmc.edu.hk
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) was set up in 1993 and we have a long history of home-school cooperation. Parents volunteer to promote activities organized by the PTA. The PTA organizes various activities including talks, workshops, barbecues and home-school talks to enhance communication between parents and school and promote parenting education.
School Ethos:
1. Promote students’ balanced development in the spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic aspects.
2. Implement Life Education and promote service learning. Guide students to live a meaningful life by nurturing their respect, passion and appreciation for life, and exploring their own potential.
3. Organize multi-dimensional activities to offer opportunities to students with different talents to shine.
Details: http://www.stmc.edu.hk
Future Development
School Development Plan:
School Development Plan is made every three years. The objectives for 2022-2025 are as follows:
1. Enhance students' self-learning ability, promote peer learning and implement experiential learning to strengthen their learning ownership; enable students to make good use of traditional and online learning modes to maximize learning effectiveness so that they can break through learning barriers, unleash learning potential, become confident active learners and the masters of their own learning.
2. Inspire students to explore and promote sustainable development issues in the community and the world, to open up their global perspectives and deepen the meaning of learning.
3. Nurture students' positive attitudes and guide them to live a flourishing life (positive education); promote "Seven Well” stress relief strategies in activities to empower students to strike a balanced life, enhance their awareness of self-care, and promote a positive body and mind.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Our school has attached great importance to the professional development of teachers. Teaching Research Team has been set up to coordinate curriculum design and evaluation, implement lesson co-planning, lesson observation and post-lesson discussion. Through professional exchanges and sharing, we aim to enhance the quality of teaching. In addition to the exchanges among teachers of the same subject, we also conduct cross-subject lesson observation and discussion for teachers’ professional growth. To align with the goals of the School Development Plan, such as optimizing teaching and learning pedagogy, opening up global perspectives and promoting positive education, we have invited experts and scholars to share valuable experience and conduct professional training.
Our school’s past development projects include life education, gifted education and liberal arts education, etc. We are honoured to be granted the Quality Education Fund for the development of various projects, such as Life Education Project, School-based Support Scheme (PDS) and Thematic Network (QTN), etc. A number of our experienced teachers joined the Gifted Education Section, Liberal Education Section, and Personal, Social & Humanities Education Section of the Curriculum Development Institute of the Education Bureau for teaching practice and experience sharing. In the school inspection conducted by EDB in 2021-22, our school was highly rated.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Through high-quality life-wide learning activities, students can learn in authentic situations, develop their life-long learning ability for whole-person development. "Friday Life-wide Learning Zone" is a reserved time after school every Friday for students to participate in a variety of experiential learning activities. In addition, meaningful life-wide learning activities are held on Outdoor Activity Day, Post-exam Activity Days, Life-wide Learning Days, etc. These activities are in different categories for different purposes. They include extended learning experiences to align with the curriculum, extra-curricular activities to broaden students’ horizons, and different projects to promote student growth, covering various essential learning experiences. Moreover, we organize and sponsor study tours to the Mainland and overseas to widen students' horizons and enrich their experience so that they can understand global issues and become responsible global citizens.
Details: https://www.stmc.edu.hk/
Others
Life education is our key element. Through regular curriculum, extended curriculum and extracurricular activities, we guide students to explore the meaning and value of life, cherish life, explore potential and grow healthily so that they can lead a fulfilling and beautiful life. Form teacher lessons are conducted. Based on the development stages of students in different forms, the themes of the lessons vary. In F1, the theme is “Unique Me”. To match the theme, an extended activity “F1 Benediction Ceremony” is held so that the freshmen can welcome the new learning stage with blessings and learn to be others’ blessings. Other extended activities include F2 Volunteers for inclusive culture, F4 Volunteer Teams and F6 Adulthood Ceremony. Through service learning, students can learn to be responsible and show care to the society. They can also learn the serving spirit of servant leaders.
In order to meet the goal of "opening up global perspectives", we have set up "Education Fund" and "Scholarship for Students' Overseas Study Tour". With financial support from the government, our church and charitable parties, our students take part in various exchange tours and international competitions to increase their cultural exposure, enrich their experience and deepen the meaning of their learning. They have paid visits to Australia, England, Austria, Russia, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Beijing, Xi'an, Sichuan and Qingyuan.
Having actively participated in external competitions, our students received awards and accolades. They have won a number of championships, runners-up and outstanding awards in the following competitions:
EDB Sir Edward Youde Memorial Prizes (senior forms), Outstanding Student of New Territories District, Outstanding Student of Shatin District, Youth Arch Student Improvement Award, LPD Educational Foundation Outstanding School, International Mathematical Science & Creativity Competition (Gold Award), International Biology Olympiad, Asian International Mathematical Olympiad, Huaxiabei National Mathematics Olympic Invitation Competition, Hong Kong Secondary School Mathematics Creative Problem Solving Competition, Hong Kong Secondary School Biology Olympiad, Hong Kong Geography Olympiad, Science Youth Award, Creative Robot Competition, Young Learners' Progress Award, Chinese Cup National Mathematical Olympiad, Hong Kong Young Historian Award, PolyU Business Excellence Contest, Hong Kong Schools Music Festival, Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival, English Debate Competition, China School Film and Television Festival, Music and Creative Arts Exhibition, Hong Kong Schools Dance Festival, Hong Kong School Drama Festival, Bonsai Planting Competition, Inter-school Fencing Competition, Inter-school Swimming Competition, Secondary School and Tertiary Institution Taekwondo Competition and Hong Kong Inter-school Dodgeball Tournament. Besides, our student team was awarded "The Best Position Paper" in Model United Nations Conference, and was granted an opportunity to join a competition at the University of Cambridge, the United Kingdom.