Southern
St. Stephen's College
Address: 22 Tung Tau Wan Road Stanley
Tel: 28130360
Email: sschk@ssc.edu.hk
Fax: 28137311
URL: http://www.ssc.edu.hk
How to travel to St. Stephen's College
Bus routes: 6, 6A, 6X, 260, 14, 63, 73, 973;
Public Light Bus: 16M, 16X, 40, 52.
About
St. Stephen's College is a DSS Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1903. The school is located in Southern, and covers an area of approximately 150000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Leung Koon Shing, Frederick Prof.,And the principal is Yang Ching, Carol Ms. undefined. The sponsoring body of St. Stephen's College is St. Stephen's College Council and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "St. Stephen's College aims to provide quality education and training for the whole person, with a balanced emphasis on moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual development, in a caring and supportive Christian environment. We believe in equipping students with life-long learning skills, sound moral principles and broad global perspectives so that they become competent, committed and resourceful leaders of tomorrow."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. Stephen's College Adhering to the school motto of Faith is the foundation of courage, 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 not participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2023 ).Admission criteria:
Academic results (50%), Extracurricular achievements (10%), Performance in the interview (37%), Others such as alumnus, sibling & staffs (3%).
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
1. New students' orientation camp is held for S.1 students in late August to enhance new students’ understanding of the College, develop their skills for learning to learn and get them ready for adapting to their school life.
2. Parents’ orientation is also held to foster the relationships among parents, students and the school.
3. To enhance students’ physical development, our campus is equipped with various sports facilities such as a 50-metre swimming pool, an indoor gymnasium and a cross-country track, etc.
4. Balanced diet will be provided for the boarders.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for St. Stephen's College is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $72000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $72000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $72000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $72000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $72000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $72000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
The PTA dues are $150" per year.
Student union fee: $40".
The approved charge for non-standard items is $0 per year.
Other charges/fees: Annual Boarding Fee: $80,100.
^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. Stephen's College has a total of 95 teachers and (not given) approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 94% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 99% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 49% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 25% 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 15% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 67% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that St. Stephen's 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. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 67% 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. Stephen's 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 Scholastic Program, Chinese History, Visual Arts, Food and Home Management, Physical Education, Design and Technology
English as the medium of instruction:English and Language Arts, English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, Integrated Humanities, Geography, History, Science (Physics), Science (Chemistry), Science (Biology), Religious Studies, Computer and Information Technology, Music
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Visual Arts, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 and S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Economics, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information and Communication Technology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Music
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese Scholastic Program, Chinese History, Visual Arts, Food and Home Management, Physical Education, Design and Technology
English as the medium of instruction:English and Language Arts, English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, Integrated Humanities, Geography, History, Science (Physics), Science (Chemistry), Science (Biology), Religious Studies, Computer and Information Technology, Music
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Visual Arts, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4, S.5 and S.6), Economics, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information and Communication Technology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Music
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
4 teaching blocks/complexes for whole-classes & split -classes, Multi-media Library, Halls, iRooms, STEM Centre, Student Activity Rooms, Audio-visual Theatre, Gymnasium, outdoor sports ground (titan running track, turf football field), counselling rooms, dining halls, swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball court, music practice rooms and student lockers.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. To empower students to become self-directed learners who strive for academic excellence in a positive learning environment.
2. To strengthen students' creativity, communication and critical thinking skills with rigour, relevance, and relationship.
3. To enhance students' spiritual, moral and social development.
School Management Organisation:
1. The School Management Committee is composed of members of the School Council, alumni, parent and teacher representatives.
2. School-based management is adopted. Different committees are set up in different areas such as curriculum development, ECA, moral and civic education, discipline and guidance. The Coordinators of these teams form the School Administration Committee and the School Improvement Team to review school policies.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
School Management Committee
School Green Policy:
1. Activities including talks, workshops and visits are organised regularly to promote students' knowledge and skills in environmental conservation and develop their positive attitude towards the environment.
2. Photovoltaic solar panels are being installed on rooftops to harvest sunlight for electricity.
3. Apart from the three-coloured recycle bins, plastic and glass materials are also collected for recycling.
4. Clean Recycling Reward Campaign is being implemented in dormitories.
Details: https://www.ssc.edu.hk/en/site/index
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
1. The College uses mainly English as the medium of instruction.
2. The College joined the Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) in September 2008. This allows curriculum flexibility—offering more electives, school-based subjects, and local and international examination opportunities.
3. To echo the policy of the Hong Kong Government to develop Hong Kong as a regional educational hub, we have an exchange and immersion programme for international students to provide a multi-cultural and global outlook for students.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
1. The spacious and well-equipped campus enables students to learn in a high-tech environment.
2. Small classes are adopted. Enrichment and remedial classes are conducted in core subjects to stretch students’ potential.
3. To develop students’ biliteracy and trilingualism, native speakers have been employed.
4. Curriculum flexibility—the offering of more electives, school-based subjects, and local and international examination opportunities.
5. Through participating in the Boarding Taster Programme at junior levels, students can enhance their social and collaborative skills, sense of independence, study skills and life habits.
6. To develop multiple intelligences, students experience a range of creative pursuits through the Creativity Program: Creative Ceramic Media, Creative Business, Creative Ceramics, Creative Music, Creative Innovation and iEngineering.
7. The Exchange and Immersion Programme enables cultural exchange and an appreciation of language.
8. Students can understand the needs of the local community through the Service Learning Programme.
9. The Mentoring Programme can enrich students’ careers-related skills and experience.
10. Values and civic education are embedded in the curriculum.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. The College will offer in Senior Secondary the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in parallel with the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education.
2. Curriculum highlights: To align with the requirement for biliteracy and trilingualism, Chinese Language is taught in Putonghua in junior forms. Cantonese is used as the medium of instruction in Chinese Language in senior forms. To strengthen students’ ability of Classical Chinese, supplementary materials are tailor-made at different levels. For details, please refer to the Chinese version.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. In the aspect of information technology, software and hardware are enhanced to create a multi-media learning environment in order to facilitate students’ learning.
2. Students are encouraged to participate in different creativity programmes covering various aspects such as science, art, writing, etc.
3. In the area of moral and civic education, social service and religious activities, talks are conducted to help students develop positive values.
Life Planning Education:
1. We aim to foster students’ self-understanding, personal planning, goal setting, and reflective habits of mind. Various events and activities are organized to cater for the needs of students of different forms. Students are equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitude to make wise choices in accordance with their interests and abilities.
2. Students are empowered to make informed and responsible choices according to their life and career goals. Representatives from universities are invited to visit SSC to deliver admission talks and sharing sessions. 3. Alumni from both local and overseas universities have brought updated information through their sharing sessions. University applications preparation, careers talks, career guidance workshops, and personal statement workshops are organized to equip our senior forms students.
4. A mentoring programme, in collaboration with the SSC Alumni Association, which included job shadowing and visits, is made available.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The junior form classes have been split into 9 groups per form in language classes and is about 20 students in a group so as to maximize teacher-student and student-student interactions.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
1. SEN Team adopts a 3-tier support model to provide appropriate support for students according to their diverse needs. Tier-1: Early identification and quality teaching in the regular classroom for students with transient or mild learning difficulties. Tier-2: Additional support for students with persistent learning difficulties. Tier-3: Intensive individualized support for students with severe learning difficulties.
2. SEN students are followed up by SEN team and School Social Workers. Case conferences are held to give guidelines to teachers on how to support the SEN students. Teachers are informed of special arrangements for SEN students, including arrangements for tests and examinations.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Apart from the annual mid-term test and two examinations, continuous assessment is also adopted.
Details: https://www.ssc.edu.hk/en/site/view?name=Learning+at+SSC
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
1. In order to enhance the effectiveness of education at home and at school, activities such as career talks, thematic seminars and workshops are organized.
2. To support the school development, the PTA offers scholarships and subsidies for students’ activities. It also prepares gifts and cards to show respect for teachers. Some of the parents also participate in some services organized by the school.
3. PTA newsletters and Parent-Teacher Day can foster the parent-teacher rapport.
School Ethos:
1. Students are confident, responsible and creative. They also have good relations with teachers.
2. With the Guidance Team, the Discipline Team carries out a Correctional Scheme to encourage positive behaviour and outcomes cooperating.
3. Since becoming a DSS school, the College has implemented an extensive types of activities including the Mandatory Boarding Programme, which aims to train students as responsible, knowledgeable and creative leaders of the future.
Details: https://www.ssc.edu.hk/en/site/view?name=Parent-Teacher+Asso
Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. To empower students to become self-directed learners who strive for academic excellence in a positive learning environment.
2. To strengthen students' creativity, communication and critical thinking skills (3C's) in the context of rigour, relevance and relationship (3R's).
3. To enhance students' spiritual, moral and social development.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
1. To encourage teachers to explore their interests and professional studies for life-long learning;
2. To promote good teaching practices through peer lesson observation, sharing and collaboration.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Life-wide Learning
Adhering to the tradition of whole person education, the school actively involves students in other learning activities to help them grow and develop holistically. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are offered to cater for learners' diversity.
Details: https://www.ssc.edu.hk/en/site/view?name=Future+of+SSC
Others
Academic Scholarships:
Academic scholarships are awarded based on academic merits, ranking and good conduct. Current S.1-S.3 students who rank in the top five places of their grade will be offered full scholarship in the form of a 100% school fee remission. Students who rank between the sixth and tenth places will be offered half scholarships in the form of a 50% school fee remission.
S.4-S.5 C, D, H, J classes, the top three: 100%, the fourth to seventh: 50%; S.4-S.5 L, Y classes, the first: 100%, the second & the third: 50%.
All those who get the S.1 admission scholarship and rank among the top 10%, will be offered full scholarship, or between 10.1%-15%, half scholarship.
Non-academic scholarships:
Scholarships will be awarded to students for their excellent performance in sports, music or visual arts.
Other subsidies/allowances:
The school will use its best efforts in conjunction with other suitable resources, to assist students with financial needs. Examples: subsidising students to participate in ECA, exchange & immersion activities outside HK).