Yuen Long
Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College
Address: Tin Heng Estate Tin Shui Wai Yuen Long NT
Tel: 31570632
Email: info@stfa-yyc.edu.hk
Fax: 31570635
URL: http://www.stfa-yyc.edu.hk
How to travel to Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College
KMB: 265B, 276A;
West Rail / Light Rail feeder bus route no.: K73, K76;
Light Rail Route: 705, 706.
About
Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 2001. The school is located in Yuen Long, and covers an area of approximately 12000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Tam Tin Fong Martin Mr.,And the principal is Kai Sze Fai Dr. undefined. The sponsoring body of Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College is Shun Tak Fraternal Association and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "We are devoted to offering students quality education under the precepts of Shun Tak Fraternal Association: "Erudition, Propriety, Commitment and Honesty"."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 Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College Adhering to the school motto of Erudition, Propriety, Commitment, Honesty, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 5 classes. Form 2: 5 classes.
Form 3: 5 classes. Form 4: 5 classes.
Form 5: 5 classes. Form 6: 5 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 ).Academic results: 40%;
Conduct: 20%;
Interview performance: 20%;
Extra-Curricular Activities and services: 10%;
School Comments and Awards: 10%.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
There is a bridging course in August for letting the new comers know more about different subjects and getting used to use English as medium of instruction for Mathematics and Integrated Science.
The school aims to cultivate students' positive attitude towards healthy life.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau 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 $320".
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $320".
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $320".
The PTA dues are $30" per year.
Student union fee: $0.
The approved charge for non-standard items is School Facility Fee: $170, Parent School Fee: $50, Special Administrative Fee: $30 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, Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College has a total of 84 teachers and 70 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 79% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 62% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 38% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 15% 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 37% 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 57% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. there are many 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. 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 Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau 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, Japanese, 3D Computer Animation
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, English Literature (S.1, S.2 only)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Liberal Studies (S.6), Chinese History, Geography, Economics, History, Japanese, Information Technology, BAFS, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Health Management and Social Care (S.4), ApL-Tech Basics, Life Planning, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (Extended Modules), ApL-Vocational English
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Japanese, 3D Computer Animation
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, English Literature (S.1, S.2)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Geography, Economics, History, Japanese, Information Technology, BAFS, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Health Management and Social Care (S.4, S.5), ApL-Tech Basics, Life Planning, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (Extended Parts), ApL-Vocational English
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Student Activity Centre, Counselling Room, Computer Room, 3D Animation Production Centre, Olympiad Mathematics Training Centre, Integrated Science Laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory, Biology Laboratory Physics Laboratory, Greenhouse, Multi-Function Room, Library, Multi-Function Lecture Theatre, Chinese Culture Room, English Activity Room, Mathematics Laboratory and Civic Education Activity Centre.
SEN Supporting Team has been set up.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
To nurture students under the principles of erudition, propriety, commitment and honesty.
School Management Organisation:
The development of our school is under the leadership of the Principal and the School Executive Council. The school policy is implemented by different committees. The important committees in our school include: Administration Committee, Academic Committee, Discipline Committee, Counselling Committee, Career and Future Studies Committee, Students' Activities Committee, Students' Welfare Committee, General Affairs Committee, Science Development Committee and Information Technology Development Committee.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Incorporated Management Committee was established in 2006.
School Green Policy:
We pay great importance on school green policy. Environmental Protection Ambassador Scheme is heavily promoted in our school. There is a greenhouse in our school to let students understand the importance of environmental protection.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
English is used as the main medium of instruction for some of the classes in our school. In order to enhance students’ English learning, Literature in English has been tailored into our junior form curriculum. In addition to promoting English learning in our school, Japanese Education, which has been extended to the senior forms, has also become one of our highlights. Students taking Japanese Language will sit the public exam and the qualification is recognized as one of the criteria for university admission.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Actively launching the school-based curriculum: Apart from the general subjects, our school developed many school-based curricula such as Japanese Language Studies, Computer 3D Animation, Literature in English and Economics and Commerce. We believe that under the education reform, these school-based curricula can serve as a positive indicator. We provide diversified and groundbreaking school-based curricula in order to enhance students’ development in the moral, intellectual, physical, social, and aesthetic aspects. We strive to develop students’ high-order thinking skills and their ability of life-long learning. Through various teaching strategies, we aim to strengthen students’ academic ability. Small-class teaching is adopted in Chinese, English and Mathematics classes in order to cater for individual differences. There are enhancement and remedial classes in our school to boost students’ learning motivation.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Conduct consultation in the F.3 second term, and assign elective subjects according to their academic results and preferences.
2. Curriculum highlights: Life and Society for Junior Forms, Japanese Language, Computer 3D Animation, Economics and Commerce, English Literature
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. We devotedly promote learning through reading and we have reading programs organized by language teachers led by academic committee.
2. To correspond with the Policy Address, STEM education is emphasized in our school in order to foster students' learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
3. We actively encourage students to conduct project learning and some of their outstanding works even represent Hong Kong to compete with other countries.
Life Planning Education:
Life and Society curriculum has been launched in Junior Forms so that students can better master lifelong planning skills.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
A learning Support Team has been set up to cater for learner diversity. For core subjects (Chinese, English and Mathematics), small-class teaching has been implemented. There are also after-school elite and remedial classes to support students’ learning.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
The Special Educational Needs Team aims at identifying and providing support measures for students with special educational needs and helps promote a caring and inclusive school culture. The SEN Team is comprised of Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Special Educational Needs Support Teacher and School Social Worker. To cope with students' needs, we constantly review the support measures and offer courses on language therapy, social skills training and after-school tutorial classes to our students.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Apart from three formal assessments per year, students' classroom performance and the submission of their project works are also two important factors in assessing students' academic performance. The school also provides follow-ups for students with special educational needs, which include special internal assessment arrangements.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
In order to build a closer tie between teachers and students, our Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) actively participates in activities of all kinds both inside and outside school. Over the past years, the PTA has been organising tea sessions for students going to sit for the public examination as to show our genuine support to them.
School Ethos:
The school's ethos is made manifest in the discipline, industry and commitment which characterize our students. We focus highly on counselling and discipline. Our Counselling Committee always cooperates with social workers and holds different kinds of activities for students.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. To nurture a positive school culture in a 3-year plan. The focus this year is positive education, self-discipline and caring for others.
2. To enhance students' learning effectiveness, improve their results in public examinations and provide students with quality teaching through diversified teaching methods.
3. To arouse students' motivation and interest in learning and teach them how to grasp effective learning methods.
4. To boost students' confidence through encouraging students to participate in various competitions.
5. To enhance students' sense of belonging through consolidating different student organisations.
6. To promote multi-media learning.
7. To participate actively in different academic and non-academic competitions such as music, sports, speech and dancing.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
We encourage our teachers to further their studies and join all activities which will enhance their professionalism. Thus, teachers are provided with enough time to attend seminars, workshops and talks for these purposes.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
We aim to provide students with a wide range of activities in order facilitate students’ all-round development inside and outside classrooms. We seek to help them build a positive outlook in life as well as enhance their creativity, leadership and communication skills. For achieving the goals, we endeavour to develop students academically, artistically and physically through different activities. Students are also encouraged to participate in community service and join different interest classes. We have set up 4 houses (Mind, Heart, Truth and Soul Houses), 24 school teams, 10 school clubs and 6 uniform groups as well as the Student Union.
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Others
1. Our students have excelled in the HKDSE. Among those shining stars are Shum Chung Pan who got 5** in 5 subjects, Ling Cheuk Long 5** in 4 subjects, Li Shiqi, Chiu Wan Ching, Tse Wing Shun 5** in 3 subjects and Wong Tsz Yan got 5* in 7 subjects.
2. Man Tsz Tung representing the Yuen Long District was elected as the ‘Outstanding Student of New Territories’ in The Outstanding Student Election of New Territories. Lo Hoi Ching was elected as the Outstanding Student Leader in 7th Outstanding Student Leaders Selection.
3. Students won a "Bronze Medal" in "International Exhibition of Inventions of Genera 2021". Secretary for Innovation and Technology and Secretary for Education have sent letters respectively for congratulating the awardees. Queenie Choi Pui Lam also won "Invention Charity Award" in the national "Awarding Program for future Scientists" and received a scholarship of $100, 000.
4. YYC is a pioneer in Hong Kong in introducing the ‘3D Animation’ subject to its curriculum. The subject is now compulsorily taught to our junior form students. Over the years, our students have competed in different countries and won many distinguished awards.
5. Our school has been playing an active role in STEM development. In order to unlock students’ potential and better prepare them for working in high-technology industry, our school has opened a new information technology subject—CLAP-TECH. Our students have outstanding performance in STEM education. Every year they represent Hong Kong and get notable awards in both national and international competitions.
6. Much emphasis has been put on flourishing our students’ physical development and their glamorous results in interschool competitions have honoured the efforts we have paid.
7. Our music education not only provides a diversified curriculum to nurture students but also cultivates their music appreciation abilities.
8. To let our students fly high, our school encourages participation in exchange programmes outside Hong Kong. So far, YYC students have set foot in 4 continents. They have been to San Francisco of the USA, Romania, Turkey, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Kazakhstan and Beijing, Guangzhou, Shunde, Xian and Dalian of China.