Eastern
The Methodist Church HK Wesley College
Address: 33 Siu Sai Wan Road Chai Wan
Tel: 28967705
Email: mcw@mcw.edu.hk
Fax: 25057601
URL: http://www.mcw.edu.hk
How to travel to The Methodist Church HK Wesley College
Bus: 8P, 8X, 19, 82, 82X, 84M, 85, 788, 789, 106, 118, 606, 682, 694
About
The Methodist Church HK Wesley College is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1977. The school is located in Eastern, and covers an area of approximately 6000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Tsang Siu Kei Mr. ,And the principal is Nam Ching Sze Mr. (B.S.Sci, M. Ed, M.A.). The sponsoring body of The Methodist Church HK Wesley College is Methodist Church HK and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "“Based upon the spirit of Christ, we aim at whole-person development; and through proclaiming the gospel, we nurture students to live an abundant life.”"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 Methodist Church HK Wesley College Adhering to the school motto of Scripture, Reason, Experience, 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: 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 ).Our school is not affiliated with or connected to any primary schools. Our intake criteria are mainly based on students’ conduct, academic results, participation in extra-curricular activities and performance at interview.
Admission criteria include academic performance (40%), conduct (20%), interview performance (20%), extra-curricular activities / services (10%), identify with our school educational philosophy (10%)
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
- Our school holds an orientation program during the summer holiday to help new students gain a better understanding of the school, teachers and fellow classmates, and cultivate a sense of belonging in them. The program aims to help students adapt to the learning and teaching mode of secondary school.
- Implementation of the ‘Student Profile’ Scheme: There are three objectives.
1. To promote students’ whole-person development;
2. To actualize the school’s mission on individual student;
3. To cultivate leadership in students.
- There are four domains in the scheme: bettering self-quality (personality, diligence and vision) enhancing personal well-being, offering services and building talent into full play. The Scheme is designed for all S.1-S.6 students.
- The “One School Team Per Student” scheme is promoted among S.1 & S.2 students to cultivate their interest in sports and arts, perseverance and team spirit.
- Our school implements the "Healthy School Programme" to promote healthy lifestyle and to assist students to develop a flourishing life.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for The Methodist Church HK Wesley 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 $0 per year.
Student union fee: $0.
The approved charge for non-standard items is 300 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 Methodist Church HK Wesley College has a total of 59 teachers and 55 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 100% 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 47% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 36% 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 15% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 12% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 73% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that The Methodist Church HK Wesley 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 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 73% 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 Methodist Church HK Wesley 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 (S.1 and S.2 taught in Putonghua), Life and Society (S.1-S.2), Chinese History, Religious Education, Home Economics (S.1-S.2), Design and Technology (S.1-S.2), Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science (Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3))
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4, S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Chinese Literature, Chinese History, History, Geography, Ethics and Religious Studies, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (including Extended Part Module 1 and 2), Physics, Chemistry, Information and Communication Technology
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language (S.1 and S.2 taught in Putonghua), Life and Society (S.1-S.2), Chinese History, Religious Education, Home Economics (S.1-S.2), Design and Technology (S.1-S.2), Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science (Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3))
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, History, Geography, Ethics and Religious Studies, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (including Extended Part Module 1 and 2), Physics, Chemistry, Information and Communication Technology
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Our seven-storey campus is equipped with 25 standard classrooms and a number of special rooms, such as Library, Lecture Theatre, Student Activity Room, English House, Music Room, Geography Room, Art Room, Study Room, 3 Mini Learning Hub, 4 Laboratories, 2 Computer Rooms, Home Economics Rooms, Design and Technology Room, Religion Room, Innovation and Technology Classroom, Cultural and Creative Classroom, Campus TV, Sport Centre, Main Hall and Mini Hall. The whole school is air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi system.
Accessible public information / service counter.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
Theme: Strive for excellence
School Management Organisation:
Since 1997, our school has exercised school-based management to encourage teachers’ participation in the process of making school policies and to advance communication with different stake-holders through Parent-teacher Association, Alumni Association and Student Union. Under the management of the Incorporated Management Committee, the Executive Committee develops the school plan and evaluates its effectiveness. Different committees are set up to promote and manage affairs concerning students’ development and their academic achievement. (Refer to the school web site for details)
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
To enhance transparency and accountability, the Incorporated Management Committee, which comprises two Teacher Managers, two Parent Managers, one Alumni Manager and one Independent Manager, has been established.
School Green Policy:
The Life Education Committee collaborates with the Resource Committee, Students Union and Subject teachers to implement environmental policies and promote conservation activities such as No Air con Day, Re-using utensils, Recycling Campaign, Casual Wear Day etc. In 2021, several checkpoints were set nearby the environmental protection facilities on the campus. QR codes were added for related information at these checkpoints, combining technology to enhance learning interest. In 2022, our school enrolled in the "Student Environmental Protection Ambassador (SEPA) Scheme" organized by the Education Bureau to encourage students to take positive actions to improve the environment.
Details: 詳情請瀏覽本校網頁 http://www.mcw.edu.hk
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Junior forms: Most of the classes use English as the main medium of instruction. S.1 - S.2 Chinese lessons are conducted in Putonghua.
Senior forms: Students may decide what MOI to be used, taking into consideration their learning ability, as well as parents' wishes.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
To value life education
1. We believe that every grain of sand is able to be transformed into an invaluable pearl. Each child can be successful but someone needs to be a clam, to love and nurture them and give them trials.
2. Education is the process of one's life influencing another's. Teaching by words and modeling are of equal importance. Emphasis is placed on whole-person development. The aim of education is to provide opportunities for students to maximize their strengths.
3. A 6-year life education curriculum is designed to nurture “Wesleyans” who have good morals and knowledge and are bold to bare responsibilities.
The average passing rate of 2021 DSE was over 99%. Students who attained the basic entry requirements to universities and the admission rate through JUPAS were both above the territory average.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Please refer to the school website (http://www.mcw.edu.hk) for details.
2. Curriculum highlights: Life Education, Integrated Performance Art (IPA), Other Learning Experience (OLE).
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. Reading to learn: towards reading across the curriculum:
- Enhance students’ reading skills. Develop reading targets and award scheme to promote students' reading habit.
- A daily morning reading period has been launched for extensive reading.
- S1 and S2 cross-curricular reading award scheme.
2. Information Technology for Interactive Learning: Towards Self-directed Learning:
- Promote interactive classroom learning and extended learning after school through various e-Learning platform.
3. Project Learning:
- Subject-based implementation in order to strengthen students' ability in applying project learning skills.
4. Moral & Civic Education:
- A 6-year moral theme cycle is introduced to enhance moral teaching. The themes are: Respect, Conscientiousness, Integrity, Self-discipline, Perseverance and Gratitude.
- With the co-ordination of Students Affairs Committee, Life education and 'The Student Profile' scheme are launched to enhance the all-round development of students.
Life Planning Education:
1. To facilitate students' understanding of their interests, abilities as well as career aspirations and formulation of individualized plan in relation to further education and career exploration.
2. To organize school-wide career guidance programs/activities on further study opportunities and career choices.
3. To organize career-related experiences for career exploration and to help students develop value, knowledge, skills and attitudes about work.
4. To facilitate students to reflect on their on-going experiences and to set goals for whole-person development.
Details: http://www.mcw.edu.hk。
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
1. Our professional counseling team consists of an educational psychologist, a speech therapist, two school social workers and three counselors.
2. To reinforce senior students' role as models of their junior counterparts, “Big brothers and sisters” groups are established to give support to S.1 juniors.
3. “Duo class-teachers” policy is introduced to foster care to students.
4. English is taught in small groups for junior CMI classes.
5. Remedial classes on English language, Chinese language and Mathematics are held for junior level students.
6. In “Super Circle Scheme” for the elite students, various kinds of academic activities, both inside and outside school, are arranged for target students to extend their potentials and strive for excellence.
7. After-school enhancement classes are run by different subject panels for senior level students to give them remedial help or to enhance their capacity.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
The school endeavors to cultivate inclusive culture on campus and give support to students with special education needs (SEN) through whole-school approach. By reallocating resources, we provide diversified services that rightly address their learning needs and help them to integrate into the school. The SEN Support Group works closely with other subject panels to offer necessary support to the students in need. Such support services include attention span training, social training, speech therapy and board games group etc. The school places emphasis on collaborating with parents in giving full support to the needy students through multiple communication means, where strategies in helping the students are regularly discussed and evaluated.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
- Students are required to sit for one mid-term test and one final examination in each school term;
- Students are encouraged to exercise self-learning and diversified learning;
- Emphasis is placed on students' daily efforts and diversified assessment.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
- The Incorporated Management Committee comprises two parent managers, who participate in decision-making;
- Our school collaborates with the Parent-Teacher Association in organizing talks, seminars and social gatherings;
- Parent Volunteers play an active role in assisting school-wide activities; Two Parent Volunteers are members of the Trade Operation Committee and work together with teachers and student representatives to monitor school commercial activities.
School Ethos:
- Our students are well-mannered, pleasant and welcoming;
- 'The Student Profile' scheme is launched to help students set goals for various aspects regarding character building, academic achievement, services, reading, sports and arts;
- In addition to academic report, each student is issued a Comprehensive Performance Report to record student's other learning experiences;
- Our school has been awarded the “Excellent Caring School Award” and the champion for "The Most Harmonic Home-school Co-operation".
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. To refine the school curriculum and related measures; promote cross-curricular teaching;
2. To create good learning atmosphere. Much attention is placed on students’ English standard and increasing effectiveness in learning and teaching;
3. To bring students’ potentials into full play and cultivate leadership in them so as to pass on the superior culture of the school.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
- Staff Development team has been set up to arrange professional trainings and seminars;
- Implementation of peer lesson observation and collaborative periods to promote the culture of professional sharing among teachers;
- Professional development targets are set for teachers and a variety of internal and external exchange opportunities are provided.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Our school has more than 30 regular clubs/groups under the categories of academic, sports, interest and service groups. Various events are organized every year, including Athletic Meet, Swimming Gala, English Festival, Academic Week. Students are also provided with different learning opportunities to learn through field trips, services and other activities on Life-wide Learning Activities Day. They can also join visits to the Mainland or overseas study exchange activities organized by the school.
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Others
36 scholarships are awarded annually to students who strive for excellence in various aspects including moral development, services, academic achievement and extra-curricular activities.