Yuen Long
The Hong Kong Management Association K. S. Lo College
Address: 26 Tin Pak Road Tin Shui Wai NT
Tel: 24703363
Email: college@hkmakslo.edu.hk
Fax: 24701106
URL: http://www.hkmakslo.edu.hk
How to travel to The Hong Kong Management Association K. S. Lo College
Bus routes: K73, 265B, 269M, 276A, 276B, 276P, 902, 967, 969
Light Rail (Ginza Station)
About
The Hong Kong Management Association K. S. Lo College is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1994. The school is located in Yuen Long, and covers an area of approximately 4500 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Leung Kai Hung Michael Mr.,And the principal is Leung Kwok Kei Mr. (BSc, MPhil, MEd, Dip Ed). The sponsoring body of The Hong Kong Management Association K. S. Lo College is The Hong Kong Management Association School Ltd. and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "Our school is committed to providing students with quality education. We hope that such education will contribute to students' balanced development ethically, intellectually, physically, socially, and aesthetically, so that they can become responsible and contributing citizens to their community and country."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 The Hong Kong Management Association K. S. Lo College Adhering to the school motto of In Search of Excellence, 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: 5 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 ).For admission to our school, the following factors are taken into account:
students' school academic results (40%) (Primary 5 and 6, adjusted according to the ranks given by the EDB), conduct (15%), extracurricular activities and services (in and outside school) (10%), competitions in and outside school (5%), and performance in interviews (30%).
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Our school organises a series of activities for S1 students such as English day camps and courses on learning skills to help them get familiar with the self-regulated and cooperative learning approach.
To promote a healthy diet among students, the PTA, teachers, and students jointly supervise the variety and quality of food provided by the school tuck shop and lunchbox supplier. For their physical development, students should take part in 3 physical fitness activities for the 'School Physical Fitness Award Scheme' with gold, silver and bronze awards given to those who perform remarkably well. To promote well-being among students, a variety of workshops and seminars on healthy living are regularly organised for teachers, students, and parents.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for The Hong Kong Management Association K. S. Lo 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 $30" per year.
Student union fee: $10".
The approved charge for non-standard items is Smart Card: $30; House Fee: $10 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, The Hong Kong Management Association K. S. Lo College has a total of 64 teachers and 56 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 53% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 28% 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 25% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 0% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 75% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that The Hong Kong Management Association K. S. Lo College 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. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 75% 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 The Hong Kong Management Association K. S. Lo 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:S.1-S.3: Chinese Language, Chinese History, Life and Society, Moral and Civic Education
S.2-S.3: Computer Literacy, Design and Technology, Technology and Living, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Information and Communication Technology
English as the medium of instruction:S.1 English Language, Mathematics, Geography, Science, Computer Literacy, Design and Technology, Technology and Living, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts
S.2-S.3: English Language, Mathematics
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:S.4-S.6: Chinese Language, Chinese History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education, Moral and Civic Education, Citizenship and Social Development (S4, S5), Liberal Studies (S6)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory Part), Mathematics (Extended Part)
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:S.1-S.3: Chinese Language, Chinese History, Life and Society, Moral and Civic Education
S.3: Technology and Living, Music, Physical Studies, Visual Arts, Information and Communication Technology
English as the medium of instruction:S.1: Geography, Science, Computer Literacy, Design and Technology, Technology and Living, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts
S.1-S.3: English Language, Mathematics
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:S.4-S.6: Chinese Language, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education, Moral and Civic Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory Part), Mathematics (Extended Part)
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Our school is equipped with 30 classrooms and 13 special rooms such as a STEM Education Centre, an English Cafe, an archery range, 3 computer rooms, and 5 science laboratories. Air-conditioners, computers, and multimedia projection systems are installed in all classrooms. A wireless network system has been installed for the whole school to facilitate the implementation of mobile e-learning.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
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School Management Organisation:
The school management system, encompassing 5 areas of responsibility - academic affairs, student affairs, administrative, English across the curriculum, and English environment - evolves according to our teaching and learning needs.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
An Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) was established on 25th August 2006. Different parties, including parents, teachers, alumni, and professionals, have been invited to serve on the IMC to contribute to the development of the school.
School Green Policy:
The policy aims at encouraging students to understand the importance of environmental protection and sustainable development through our formal and informal curricula. To implement this policy, environmental education topics are incorporated into all subjects to raise students’ green awareness. Various green events are organised by the Geography Club, including the Green Christmas Party, No Air-Con Days and the Waste Separation and Recycling Scheme. In each class, an environmental protection leader is nominated to promote the importance of energy-saving and waste recycling.
Details: 請參閱本校網頁 http://www.hkmakslo.edu.hk
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
The school attaches great importance to enhancing students' English proficiency. Starting from the 2022 academic year, the medium of instruction arrangements in S1 are as follows:
1. English Language, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Computer Literacy, Design and Technology, Technology and Living, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts (taught in English)
2. Chinese Language, Chinese History, Life and Society, Moral and Civic Education (taught in Chinese)
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
1. In the learning and teaching process, our students' interests always come first. To enhance the effectiveness of classroom teaching, we have adopted cooperative learning in all forms.
2. Apart from classroom teaching, we also fully utilise various kinds of resources to promote all-round education, which has been realised through our S.1 education camps, senior-form Geography field trips, the JA Company Programme, senior-form Biology field trips, senior-form summer internship programmes as well as the HKMA mentorship scheme.
3. At the junior secondary levels, Chinese Language, English Language, and Mathematics form the core of the curriculum to provide students with a strong foundation for their studies. At the senior secondary levels, the curriculum is underpinned by two principles - increasing teaching hours as well as learning opportunities. Extensive reading is part of the Chinese Language and English Language syllabuses. An in-class English reading scheme has also been built into the syllabus.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Our school offers 2-elective and 3-elective combinations for senior-form students' choices.
2. Curriculum highlights: A school-based curriculum is adopted for Computer Literacy, Design and Technology, Technology and Living, visual Arts, IBS, and Civic Education in the junior forms to cater to students' learning needs.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Reading to learn: To create an atmosphere for reading, the Reading Promotion Committee organises various reading award schemes and activities in cooperation with academic subjects and functional groups. The Committee also organises book fairs, writer seminars, writing classes, and visits.
Information technology for interactive learning: All classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors and wireless broadband Internet access, which facilitates interactive teaching and learning through information technology. The school intranet also serves as a teaching and learning platform and a channel of communication among teachers and students.
Project Learning: All Secondary 2 students will be put into study groups for the "Maker Project". In our STEM Education Centre, students will utilise different technologies and tools as they undergo the learning process of designing and manufacturing appliances. They will be taught to integrate the knowledge of Science, Computer Science, Design and Technology, and Mathematics.
Moral and Civic Education: The Moral and Civic Education Team is responsible for the design of MCE lessons which are conducted by class teachers. Also, the Counseling Team and social workers organise class-based activities, social service activities and life education activities while the Discipline Team organises preventive programmes related to student behavioural issues.
Life Planning Education:
Career and life planning is a continuous and lifelong process with objectives to be achieved at different stages of life. In this regard, we aim to help students develop self-understanding, set goals, recognise options for further studies, and implement their career and life planning measures. In accordance with the school’s 'six-year development plan', different aspects of career and life planning are highlighted at different stages of learning. Our career and life planning programme has close ties with our curriculum and extracurricular activities. Students are led to enhance their self-understanding and set goals in class teacher periods. Talks, workshops, parent nights, simulation games, and visits to tertiary institutes are organised for students and parents to understand the latest options and requirements for further studies and acquire information on senior secondary subject selection strategies. Our School Incorporated Management Committee, with assistance from various corporations, organises the 'Mentorship Programme' and the 'Summer Internship Programme' in order for students to broaden their horizons and get familiar with real-life workplace situations. Every student is given one-on-one guidance by our teachers to help them set learning objectives and make JUPAS choices sensibly. In conclusion, the school's career and life planning programme aims to help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitude required for making educational and career choices that suit their interests, ability, and personal preference for all-round development and lifelong learning.
Details: http://www.hkmakslo.edu.hk/it-school/homepage/sch_intro/principal/report.htm?1221541980
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
Small class teaching and learning modes have been adopted by the Chinese, English and Mathematics Departments to cater for the diverse learning needs of our students. A dual-class-teacher system has been adopted to fulfil the needs of students. A talent databank has been set up for students who have shown potential in different aspects. Students in the databank are offered additional training courses and encouraged to take part in academic contests. The Students Supporting Team, which consists of representatives from the Counseling Team, Academic Affairs Team, Social Worker Team, Chinese, English, and Mathematics Departments has been set up to aid students in need of assistance.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
The school is committed to building an inclusive and caring campus. A whole-school approach is adopted to support students with special educational needs. They are provided with appropriate and diversified support services to enhance their learning effectiveness and aid their personal development. Our Student Support Committee comprises the Special Education Coordinator, the Prefect of Studies, Head of Chinese, Head of English, Head of Mathematics, an educational psychologist, and counsellor. The Learning Support Grant is flexibly used to recruit additional staff, including counsellor, to assist students in different aspects. At the same time, students in need have access to external professional services such as speech therapy services and social groups. Special arrangements are made to help such students handle their studies, homework, tests, and examinations. They are also offered assessment sessions, referrals, and individual study programmes. The school attaches great importance to the cooperation between home and school, and regularly assigns the Special Education Coordinator and counsellor to communicate with parents to facilitate collaboration in student support. The school pays close attention to the establishment of a caring culture and promotes among students the need for understanding special learning needs and how such needs should be fulfilled.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
The school's homework policy is subject-based. The workload for each subject is based on the number of lessons in the timetable. The first and final examinations are used for summative assessment while tests, assignments and project learning products are for formative assessment purposes.
Details: http://www.hkmakslo.edu.hk/it-school/homepage/guidance/target_new.htm?1221542044
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
With its motto - 'to boost cooperation between parents and teachers in promoting student growth', the Parent-Teacher Association has been established since 1st December 1999. Apart from its AGM, at least 3 activities are held for parents, teachers and students each academic year. Through such activities, collaboration and communication between teachers and parents are effectively enhanced.
School Ethos:
Our school attaches great importance to students' self-discipline, caring, and commitment.
Details: http://www.hkmakslo.edu.hk/it-school/homepage/pta/main.htm?1221542164
Future Development
School Development Plan:
To encourage teachers to use diversified teaching strategies to facilitate e-learning and enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching.
To promote life education to cultivate students' resilience while helping them learn to respect others and understand that everyone has different views and values.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
More than half of our teachers have obtained master's degrees or higher qualifications. Based on the recommendations of the EDB, teachers would be arranged to attend different courses to enhance the professionalism.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Academic Groups: Chinese, English, Mathematics, Business, Chinese History, Geography, Information Technology, Science, Citizenship and Social Development Club, Chinese Debate, English Debate, Academic Affairs Ambassadors, Visual Arts.
Interest Groups: Band, Choir, Drama, English Drama, Scrabble, Bridge, Chess, Christian Fellowship, Cooking Class, Guidance Ambassadors, Japanese Cultural Club, Library Club, Magic, Photography, Putonghua, Voluntary Team, Baking Club, Creative Media Club.
Physical Activities: Archery, Dance, Dodgebee, Badminton, Table Tennis, Thai Boxing, Basketball, Kinball.
Uniformed Groups: Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Flag Raising Team.
Details: http://www.hkmakslo.edu.hk/it-school/php/websiteeditor/public/index2.php?1254270522
Others
The school offers a variety of scholarships to recognise students who have outstanding achievements in academic studies, art, sports, or services.
The school also provides sufficient opportunities for students to develop multiple intelligences. Over the past years, students of our school have won awards in a variety of local competitions.
At the same time, the school focuses on organising different types of local and overseas study tours to enrich students' learning experiences and broaden their horizons.