Kowloon City
TWGHs Wong Fut Nam College
Address: 1C OXFORD ROAD, KOWLOON TONG, KOWLOON
Tel: 23369151
Email: wfnss@tungwah.org.hk
Fax: 23363114
URL: http://www.twghwfns.edu.hk
How to travel to TWGHs Wong Fut Nam College
Bus: 1A, 2D, 3C, 6D, 7, 7B, 10, 12A, 22, 42, 72X, 81C, 87D, 103, 113, 170, 182, 270A, 271, 281A
Minibus: 25A, 25B, 25M
MTR: Kowloon Tong Station
About
TWGHs Wong Fut Nam College is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1961. The school is located in Kowloon City, and covers an area of approximately 3800 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is MAN Wing Yee Ginny Ms.,And the principal is LEE Ching Pong Mr. (BSc, PGDE, M.Ed). The sponsoring body of TWGHs Wong Fut Nam College is Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "We are committed to achieving all-round development among students and providing them a rich language environment in both Chinese and English. Thus, we strive to enable students to exert full potentialities to enrich their lives. We aim at creating an ideal environment which encourages diligence, order, care and harmony where students can learn and grow healthily in all aspects."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 TWGHs Wong Fut Nam College Adhering to the school motto of Diligence, Frugality, Loyalty, Faithfulness, 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 ).The admission criteria and weighting for Secondary 1 (S.1) Discretionary Places (DP) of SSPA 2023 are as follows:
Position in the Rank Order List provided by the EDB 50%; Interview 30%; ECA 20%.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
In order to help new students adapt to the new environment and get familiar with their new teachers and classmates, our school is holding orientation activities for the S.1 newcomers in August. The orientation activities include orientation talk for parents, campus tour and student workshop organized by social workers. Bridging programs in Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics are also provided for the new students. An orientation camp in September helps students integrate into school life.
Physical Fitness Award Scheme is launched for all students to develop a healthy school life. Advice on personal hygiene and healthy diet is given to students during morning assembly. School tuck shop and lunch box supplier are requested to abide by students food nutrition guidelines set by the Education Bureau and the Department of Health.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for TWGHs Wong Fut Nam 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 $150 (Life Membership) per year.
Student union fee: $15".
The approved charge for non-standard items is 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, TWGHs Wong Fut Nam College has a total of 68 teachers and 65 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 96% 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 46% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 42% 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 12% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 63% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that TWGHs Wong Fut Nam 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 nearly half of 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 63% 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 TWGHs Wong Fut Nam 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, Life and Society
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Geography, History, Integrated Science (S.1 & S.2), Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3), Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Music
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Liberal Studies (S.6), Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 & S.5)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Algebra and Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Economics, Visual Arts, BAFS, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education and Music
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Life and Society
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Geography, History, Integrated Science (S.1 & S.2), Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3), Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Music
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Algebra and Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Economics, Visual Arts, BAFS, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education and Music
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Our new campus is designed according to EDB standard of New 30-classroom campus. The novel design was assessed as 'BEAM Plus (New Buildings) Provisional Gold’ by Hong Kong Green Building Council and attained the ‘Excellent’ Indoor Air Quality Class accredited by Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department. To provide students with opportunities for pluralistic development, facilities like classrooms, science laboratories, STEM laboratory, Biotechnology laboratory, covered playground, student center, multi-function school hall, roof-top playground with 4-lane Tartan track, library, professional auditorium, well-equipped gym room, all-weather basketball court and campus TV station are included. To facilitate interactive learning and enhance teacher-student interaction and teaching learning effectiveness, touch-screen television are installed in all classrooms. The campus is laid with a optic-fiber network which enables teachers and students to have wifi access. Our school promotes eLearning and students use tablets in class to keep pace with the times.
Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, tactile guide path, accessible public information / service counter and visual fire alarm system.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. To continue to develop students’ self-directed learning abilities and cater for learner diversity.
2. To cultivate a sense of responsibility in students, stressing the importance of knowing one’s duties, doing one’s best, caring for others and being a good citizen.
3. To carry forward the school’s fine traditions and enhance the training and development of the teaching team.
School Management Organisation:
School duties are divided into 3 categories: academic affairs; student affairs; school administration under which functional groups are set up for various matters and activities to develop students’ potentials. Executive Consultation Committee and National Education Steering Meeting are set up to gather opinions and discuss important school policies.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) established in February 2006, Ms. Ginny Man is the Supervisor while the Principal serves as the ex-officio school manager. The committee is comprised of Sponsoring Body Managers, Teacher Managers, Parent Managers, Alumni Manager and the Independent Manager. All of whom are appointed and/or elected according to the guidelines laid by the Education Bureau. The Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) holds three general meetings every year for reviewing and approving the school annual reports, annual plans, the annual budget as well as steering the direction of development of the school.
School Green Policy:
To promote a green campus, we have set up the Environmental Education Club. The aim is to promote and arouse students’ awareness of environmental protection. We enrich their knowledge of green living by organizing talks on low carbon lifestyle, energy conservation and recycling. For our members, we provide them with opportunities to broaden their horizons by playing the roles of eco-tour guides and tree-planting ambassadors in various events and by paying visits to green enterprises.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
English is used as the medium of instruction for all subjects except Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Liberal Studies, Citizenship & Social Development and Life & Society. We also stress the importance of enhancing the biliterate & trilingual abilities of students. Language-Across-Curriculum projects are introduced in S.1 & S.2 to achieve mastery of EMI subjects through a comprehensive study of use of the English language. During summer holiday, we provide S.1 English, Chinese, Mathematics bridging program as well as English Day Camp and English Study Tours for students of all levels.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Implement whole-person education by providing a three-fold curriculum. The formal curriculum aims to help students build a solid foundation of knowledge. The enrichment curriculum consisting of extensive reading, project learning and field trips aims to develop students' self-learning & critical thinking abilities. The life education curriculum includes activities related to life guidance, career planning, values education & environmental education with the aim of cultivating a positive attitude and moral values among students.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. Students, based on their interests and academic ability, can choose 3 elective subjects from a total of 12 subjects, including Mathematics Extended Part Module 2.
2. Curriculum highlights:
(1) S.1 - S.3: Life and Society helps students to develop an awareness of the ever-changing society through studying various current issues in Personal and social development, resources and economic activities, social systems and citizenship.
(2) S.4: The school based OLE curriculum is fostering the whole-person development, preparing students to become life-long learners. It broadens their experience and nurtures positive values and attitudes to further develop their life-long interests and generic skills.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1.1 Autonomous learning aiming to equip students with a range of study and revision strategies is promoted to raise learning effectiveness. 1.2 Reading on the Premises and Morning Reading Scheme are implemented to promote reading-to-learn. ‘Reading Cafe’ of teacher-sharing sessions are organized. Subject-based reading reports are assigned to promote a reading atmosphere and autonomous learning. 2. BYOD, E-learning and STEM Education are promoted to raise learning interest as well as effectiveness in teaching and learning. 3.1 ‘Healthy School Program’ and ‘Student Mental Health Support Scheme’ are implemented to strengthen mental health education. 3.2 TWGHs Moral Education Curriculum is promoted to nurture positive values among students. 3.3 With the help of the Values Education Department, activities are organized to promote civic education. Moreover, National Education programs are organized to cultivate students’ nationalism and sense of belonging. 3.4 Alliance with sister-school broadens horizons and strengthens students’ ties outside the territory. 4.1 Strategies to cater for learner diversity are adopted to suit the different learning needs of students. 4.2 Coach training is provided to develop students’ potential in music and sports.
Life Planning Education:
The implementation of career and life planning of our school is mainly divided into two stages: junior secondary and senior secondary. The junior secondary stage aims to help students to develop an understanding of their characters, interests and abilities through a variety of activities which include classroom learning, workshops, personality quiz and sharing sessions. The senior secondary stage has an emphasis on exploration of the diverse study paths and the world of work. Through talks, group or individual counseling, visits and job attachment programmes, students learn how to set their own goals for further study and career and then develop action plans to achieve them. The Careers Guidance Committee also organizes training workshops and talks for teachers and parents, equipping them with knowledge of career and life planning and thereby enabling them to provide opportune support for students.
Details: https://www.twghwfns.edu.hk/school-life/academic/
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The Student Support Committee was formed to set system for collection of cases, management of resources and formulate policies to provide special care for students with special learning needs. Related subject teachers will also be informed and relevant counseling services will be suggested. A support group was also set up to design the school-based curriculum for both the gifted children and the children with SEN in order to cater for learner diversity and raise the learning effectiveness.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Our school is committed to developing an inclusive culture through the Whole School Approach to support students with SEN. Learning Support Grant provides appropriate and diversified support to these students so as to enhance their learning and adjustment to the school life. A student support team is established, including panel heads of core subjects, the discipline master, the guidance master, the SEN coordinator, the school social worker, the educational psychologist, the speech therapist etc. The team will coordinate and cooperate with other subjects and teams to support these students. Our school provide adequate support for different education needs. For instance, academic support for those students finding difficulties in studies; school-based speech therapy service is organized to offer individual/group training/therapy sessions to students with speech and language impairment; social skills training is organized for those students with autism; career counselling services are provided for students with special educational needs. Examination Accommodation is offered to students with SEN. Individual Education Plan (IEP) is established via meeting with different professionals in order to cater students in need. Our school also treasures home-school cooperation by establishing regular communication channels to facilitate parents’ participation in the formulation of support strategies for students with SEN.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Besides the continuous assessments, such as daily assessments and quizzes, a standardized test and an examination are held in each term for assessment purpose. Based on the test or examination results, subject panels and teachers will evaluate students' performance, effectiveness of learning and teaching and formulate follow-up measures for improvement.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
The Parent-Teacher Association has been set up to promote close liaison and collaboration between parents and teachers, thereby improving the transparency of the school, ensuring the well-being of students and cultivating harmonious parent-child and teacher-student relationships.
School Ethos:
1. Our school discipline is pure and simple. Students are self-disciplined, and well-educated. They learn to respect others and are eager to serve the community.
2. The Discipline Committee, Counselling Committee, SEN Committee, school social worker, educational psychologist and class teachers collaborate in organizing activities and following up cases to facilitate students' healthy development.
3. Students' Union, Prefects Team, Peer Counselling Team are set up to cultivate students' leadership qualities and spirit of service.
Details: http://aerodrive.twghwfns.edu.hk/~pta/main.html
Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. To promote students’ learning abilities and skills to meet the needs of the future world.
2. To nurture positive values, proactive attitudes towards life and a spirit of service in students.
3. To pass on our school culture and experience.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Theme-based staff development seminars are organized to promote Values Education as well as e-learning and autonomous learning. Peer exchanges are encouraged among teachers to facilitate teaching pedagogies for the course. Besides, teachers are encouraged to continue further SEN training to meet EDB teacher training requirements for Integrated Education policies.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Our school provides students with a wide range of extra-curricular activities where they can explore their potential and enhance their leadership and organizational skills. Students can form cabinets in the annual Student Union Election, and all other students can take part in voting. The Student Union organizes different activities throughout the year, such as Fun Fair and Union Festival, fully illustrating the spirit of autonomy. The four Houses, namely RED, YELLOW, BLUE and GREEN, also hold different competitions to foster the spirit of cooperation amongst students.
There are more than 30 clubs and groups which promote various activities in different areas.
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Others
Our students participate in an extensive variety of inter-school competitions every year. Reaching their full potential and striving for excellence, they earn scores of awards and commendations.
In the 2021/22 school year, our students achieved magnificent results in the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival, awarded first place in Solo Prose Speaking in Cantonese Classes, Solo Prose Speaking in Putonghua Classes and English Solo Verse Speaking, as well as the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival, awarded first place in Xylophone Solo, Marimba Solo, Piano Solo, etc. Our students also received the Highly Commended Award in Chinese Dance in the Schools Dance Festival. Their performance in sports competitions was outstanding too. Our school’s Swimming Team won eight gold medals in Inter-School Swimming Competition, and, besides, our school’s Athletic Team, both the boys’ and girls’ teams made it to the Division One.
Our students also achieved encouraging results in various competitions. Prizes awarded include Gold Award (Youth Category) in Easter Drawing Competition organized by Hong Kong Cultural & Creative Industrial, First Prize in the National Youth Language Knowledge Contest 2021-2022 “Elite Cup” Impromptu Writing Competition (Hong Kong Region), Champion and Most Liked Video on YouTube in Youth can Cook! Virtual Cooking Competition, Gold Award in Hong Kong Cyber Security New Generation Capture the Flag Challenge 2021, Champion in Career Planning App (Proof of Concept) Design Competition – Social Media Marketing Competition, and 1st runner-up in 2022 Hong Kong Secondary School IT Knowledge Challenge.
Regarding STEM, our students were awarded a Bronze Medal in the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM2021), which is an annual world-wide synthetic biology competition. In terms of cultural activities, our students staged multimedia performance, showcasing the vibrancy of the scenes of the Yao people singing and dancing, with music, animation art and Putonghua recitation in the Hong Kong and Macau Chinese Classics Recital Show 2021, in which they broadened their minds through cultural appreciation and the inheritance of traditional Chinese culture. Besides, in order to show care and concern for our society plus give blessings to Hong Kong people, our students took part in a campaign organized by the non-profit organization GP43, successfully challenging the Guinness World Record for the largest display of origami cranes.
Through project learning, site visits, field trips, encouraging students to engage in overseas as well as inter-school activities and competitions, our students acquire generic skills, integrate the knowledge of different subjects and put what they learn into practice. To cultivate a positive academic atmosphere and encourage a balanced development, our school offers various academic scholarships to award academic excellence and non-academic scholarships to recognize outstanding performance in conduct, service, arts, sports and other talents.