Eastern
St. Mark's School
Address: 18 Oi Yin Street Aldrich Bay Shaukeiwan
Tel: 25601262
Email: stmarks@stmarks.edu.hk
Fax: 25675809
URL: http://www.stmarks.edu.hk
How to travel to St. Mark's School
MTR: Shaukeiwan Station Exit D2.
About
St. Mark's School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1949. The school is located in Eastern, and covers an area of approximately 5700 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is YUEN Hoi Kau Dr.,And the principal is CHAN Stella Ms. ( BA (1st Hon) , PGDE (Distinction) , MEd , MSSc ). The sponsoring body of St. Mark's School is Anglican (Hong Kong) Secondary Schools Council Limited and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "We aspire to be an outstanding Christian school. Basing upon the ethos of Christian whole-person education as propounded by the Anglican Church, the School shall nurture individuals by offering a caring environment for academic endeavour, active exploration, cultural development, social interaction, and physical activity."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 St. Mark's School Adhering to the school motto of Straightway, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 5 classes. Form 2: 4 classes.
Form 3: 5 classes. Form 4: 4 classes.
Form 5: 5 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 : 50% on academic performance - the applicant's primary school internal academic results and his/her position in the "DP Rank Order List" supplied by the Education Bureau; 50% on Interview - consideration will be given to the student's ability to communicate in English. Credit will be given for good conduct, awards, extra-curricular activities and services.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
A bridging program is organized in the summer holidays for new Form 1 students to help them adapt to the English medium of instruction and secondary school life. There is also a New Students Orientation Day for new students and their parents. A balanced diet, healthy eating and regular exercise are introduced in the lessons of Home Economics and Physical Education.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for St. Mark's 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 $80" per year.
Student union fee: $25".
The approved charge for non-standard items is Non-standard Items: $310 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, St. Mark's School has a total of 63 teachers and 58 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 92% 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 51% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 32% 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 32% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 8% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 60% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that St. Mark's School has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. more than 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 60% 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 St. Mark's 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, Religious Education, Putonghua, Physical Education*
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Language Arts (S.1 & S.2), Literature In English (S.3), Mathematics, Life and Society, Integrated Science (S.1 & S.2), Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3), History, Geography, Business Fundamentals (S.3), Computer Literacy, Home Economics (S.1 & S.2), Music, Visual Arts
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Christianity and Ethics, Physical Education*
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics Compulsory Part, Mathematics Extended Part Module 1, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 & S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Literature In English, Geography, History, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Music (S.4 & S.5)
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Religious Education, Putonghua, Physical Education*
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Language Arts (S.1 & S.2), Literature In English (S.3), Mathematics, Life and Society, Integrated Science (S.1 & S.2), Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3), History, Geography, Business Fundamentals (S.3), Computer Literacy, Home Economics (S.1 & S.2), Music, Visual Arts
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Christianity and Ethics, Physical Education*
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics Compulsory Part, Mathematics Extended Part Module 1, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2, Citizenship and Social Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Literature In English, Geography, History, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Music (S.4 & S.5)
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
There is a school hall, 3 basketball courts and a covered playground for various functions and sports activities. There are 33 classrooms, 5 laboratories, a library, a computer room, a STEM room, a geography room, an art and design room, a home economics room, a music room and a cable campus television studio. For other activities, there is an activity room amply equipped for practices in the performing arts, and a spacious multi-purpose room. The Chapel is a serene place for worship. IT facilities are effectively utilized. All classrooms and special rooms are equipped with computers and projectors. Teachers and students can use iPads anywhere on campus to access the Internet.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. To enhance learning and teaching effectiveness for academic excellence;
2. To strengthen core values in St. Markans to cultivate future leaders.
School Management Organisation:
Adopting school-based management, we have set up different committees to look after various aspects of operation and development. Communication channels among different stakeholders of the school are effectively established and utilized.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Members of the Incorporated Management Committee include representatives of the school sponsoring body, teachers, parents, alumni and independent professionals.
School Green Policy:
1. Air conditioning: air conditioning may be used when the morning temperature is 26 degree Celsius or above.
2. LED are adopted in most area of the school campus to save energy.
3. In many classrooms, laboratories and the staff room, windows are covered by solar control window films.
4. Recycling bins are put on the playgrounds and in the staff room.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
The school adopts English as the main medium of instruction in all classes.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Our goal is to create a learning environment conducive to the development of social awareness, a sense of responsibility and community spirit. Teaching is learner-centred, aiming to raise students' critical thinking skills, creativity and the ability to learn to learn. A broad and balanced curriculum covering the eight key learning areas is provided for the students in Forms 1 to 3. Students in Forms 4 to 6 follow the senior secondary curriculum, taking the 4 core subjects and 3 electives. There is a variety of subjects to suit their interests, abilities and future studies. Learning diversity is well taken care of by the curriculum at various levels. Students also learn to learn through group projects, presentations and educational visits. Opportunities abound for students to apply knowledge acquired, to prove themselves and to excel. A whole-school approach is adopted in promoting reading. The Early Bird Reading Scheme, mainly for junior form students, is run every morning. There is also a reading session in the school. These provide opportunities to help students develop a habit and an interest in reading.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. Students based on their interest and ability to choose three elective subjects.
2. Curriculum highlights: The curriculum at the junior levels is restructured to cater for learning diversity and students' careers needs. Some classes are split and additional teachers hired to facilitate teaching and learning. Small group and individual mentoring facilitates close monitoring, and enhancement or remedial work is administered accordingly.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. To nurture positive values and attitudes in students, such as "Perseverance", "Respect for Others", "National Identity", and "Law-abidingness".
2. To nurture students to develop a habit and an interest in reading through the Early Bird Reading Scheme, reading lessons and other reading activities organized by different KLAs.
3. To develop their generic skills and interpersonal relationships through project learning.
4. To enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of learning and teaching through e-Learning.
Life Planning Education:
The School aims to facilitate students’ understanding of their own strengths and interests, so as to devise their career and life planning goals. Through the career curriculum and various career-related activities inside and outside school, students are equipped with the key knowledge and attitude in self-understanding, career exploration and career planning and management. Small group and individual career guidance services are in place to address the individual needs of students.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The curriculum at the junior levels is restructured to cater for learning diversity and students' careers needs. Some classes are split and additional teachers hired to facilitate teaching and learning.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
The school's Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) will lead the Student Support Team and formulate policies with professionals (such as educational psychologists (EPs), speech therapists and social workers, etc.) and teachers in an effort to identify and cater for students with special educational needs. Appropriate support measures including special exam arrangements will be made to facilitate students' effective learning and foster their physical and psychological growth.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Besides examinations, continuous assessment is carried out, including regular assignments, tests, reading activities and group projects. These exercises enable students to develop their potentials in different areas, and teachers to find out the students' strengths and weaknesses. Assessment is both of and for learning.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
The Parent Teacher Association organizes various activities, e.g. BBQ, picnic, used book sales and seminars. The school works closely with parents to nurture the growth of students through different channels such as Parents' Nights and Parents' Day.
School Ethos:
The school works to cater for the uniqueness of the school and individual students, further enhancing development beyond the scope of academic achievements. Two full-time social workers from the YMCA and a part-time educational psychologist provide services for both parents and students. Extra-curricular activities, careers guidance, religious education and, in fact, all sectors of the school collaborate to nurture students to become well-behaved and polite individuals, taking them to the farthest they can go in all aspects.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. To offer chances for developing students’ good character based on Christian principles;
2. To foster a spirit of cooperation among teachers, students, parents and the larger community;
3. To develop students’ capacity for life-long learning.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Teachers keep closely abreast of and many are well ahead of the Continuous Professional Development recommendation. Peer learning within the staff is dynamic and robust. Activities range from lesson observation and collaboration to team teaching and planning across the curriculum. Inter-school efforts are vigorous and professional sharing of good practices with other schools is common.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
To provide life-wide learning opportunities for our students, the school organizes a wide range of extra-curricular activities both on and off the school campus. Our students foster healthy hobbies and interests, and develop a strong sense of belonging through participating in these activities. The House Organization, among the oldest in the territory, was established with a view not only to developing the leadership skills of students but also to enabling senior students to take care of junior ones in the five Houses. The clubs and societies help students explore knowledge beyond the curriculum and build a strong foundation for life-long learning. They participate in many inter-school competitions such as music, speech, science, mathematics and sports competitions, and have won numerous prizes. The uniformed groups and Social Service Club give many services to our school and to the community. The school arranges various activities to widen the horizons of our students. These include cultural exchange programmes and language immersion courses in mainland China and overseas.
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Others
Please refer to school website.