Central & Western
Ying Wa Girls' School
Address: 76 Robinson Road, Hong Kong
Tel: 25463151
Email: school@ywgs.edu.hk
Fax: 28588669
URL: http://www.ywgs.edu.hk
How to travel to Ying Wa Girls' School
MTR: Sai Ying Pun Station (Exit C)
Hong Kong Island major bus routes: 12, 12M, 23, 23B, 40, 40M, 93A, 93C
minibus: 56
About
Ying Wa Girls' School is a Aided Girls secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1900. The school is located in Central & Western, and covers an area of approximately 9500 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is So Shing Yit Eric Rev.,And the principal is Francis Kwan Mr. (Bachelor of Mathematics, Master of Education). The sponsoring body of Ying Wa Girls' School is The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "The school aims to provide quality education of a Christian character which embraces on "whole person" development. It cultivates in students a noble character, a positive and healthy attitude to life, a keen sense of responsibility and commitment."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 Ying Wa Girls' School Adhering to the school motto of Time is precious, treasure every minute., 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 ).S.1 admission procedures complied with EDB'S SSPA mechanism with 2 stages:
Discretionary Places (DP) application and Central Allocation.
Criteria for admission through DP application:
1) Academic assessment: 50%, 2) Performance during interview: 30%,
3) Performance in extra-curricular activities: 10%, 4) Conduct: 10%.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
In mid-July each year, the School organizes an orientation for incoming S.1 students and their parents to introduce to them the mission, history, goals, curriculum and facilities of the School as well as the campus life of students. We also organize English and Mathematics bridging courses during the summer vacation for students who need to enhance their academic ability in these two subjects so as to prepare them for the new school year.
The Physical Education Department aims at arousing students' interest in sports and regular exercise through the formal curriculum and training in sports teams. Students are encouraged to join sports competitions to sharpen their stamina, value orientation and leadership. The Lunch Committee is set up to monitor the hygienic operation and quality of food provided by the caterer. It also joins hands with the Student Health Unit and the Home Economics Department to organize health talks, exhibitions and activities to promote health education among students.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Ying Wa Girls' 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 $860".
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $860".
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $860".
The PTA dues are $90" per year.
Student union fee: $30".
The approved charge for non-standard items is Non-standard charges (annual) <br>S.1-S.5: $6,000; S.6: $3,600 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, Ying Wa Girls' School has a total of 75 teachers and 64 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 97% 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: 4% 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 13% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 62% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Ying Wa Girls' 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. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 62% 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 Ying Wa Girls' 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:S.1 to S.2: English Language, Language Arts, History, Geography, Mathematics, Information and Communication Technology, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Integrated Science, Generic Skills (S.2), STEM; S.3: English Language, Language Arts, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Generic Skills
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Religious Education, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Literature in English, Citizenship and Social Development (S4, S5), Liberal Studies (S6), History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Technology and Living, Visual Arts, Music, Combined Science (S6)
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:S.1 to S.2: English Language, Language Arts, History, Geography, Mathematics, Information and Communication Technology, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Integrated Science, Generic Skills (S.2), STEM; S.3: English Language, Language Arts, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Generic Skills
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Religious Education, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Literature in English, Citizenship and Social Development, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Technology and Living, Visual Arts, Music
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Our newly redeveloped school campus began operation in March 2019. The additional space and advanced facilities would allow us the edges to transform and innovate. While retaining the best of our quality teachings inherited from past generations, we strive to launch to a new mode of education for future generations. All classrooms and special rooms in the new campus are fully air-conditioned and equipped with the essentials for e-learning. Other facilities include a full-school seating capacity assembly hall, a 200-seat auditorium, a campus TV studio and ample outdoor recreational grounds and social spaces.
Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and Braille Notetaker, Talking Calculator.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
We moved back to our redeveloped new campus in March 2019. Built on the advanced hardware that the School is now equipped with, our latest School Development Plan (2021-2026), comprising four thematic aspects summarized in these four key words, 'Enlighten', 'Empower', 'Embrace' and 'Engage', aims to fully develop our students' potentials. [see School Development Plan section for more details]
School Management Organisation:
The Incorporated Management Committee of the School comprises 18 Managers (including Alternate Managers) representing the various categories of Managers as required by the Education Ordinance (Sponsoring Body, Teacher, Parent, Alumni and Independent). They are responsible for setting the general direction and policies of the School, and overseeing the planning and management of the School’s resources. In the operation level, various functional committees and teams headed up by teachers (e.g. Discipline, Guidance, Academic, Learner Diversity, etc.) work together to ensure the smooth operation of the school and advancement of the school development.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The Incorporated Management Committee of the School was established on 31 August 2011 pursuant to the Education Ordinance.
School Green Policy:
The School's green policy aims at developing among students a sense of responsibility towards the environment and encouraging them to take positive action to improve the environment. With the help of the Civic Education Committee, Student Association and academic subjects, practical measures were implemented, such as re-use of eating utensils and collection of used paper and items for recycling, so that students will have the opportunity to participate in making a more sustainable Earth. The School is also one of the signatory parties of the Green Lunch Charter initiated by the Environment Protection Department.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
The School adopts English as the medium of instruction for all subjects except the Chinese-related subjects, Religious Education and Physical Education, and strives to create a language-rich environment to nurture students' bi-literate and tri-lingual abilities.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
To promote all-round educational experiences, the School encourages students to read and develop self-learning and collaborative learning abilities. Project-based and cross-curricula learning are introduced to guide students to a higher level of learning experience. Our teaching staff keeps abreast of the educational needs by improving constantly their teaching skills and strategies. To strengthen students' core competency, the School has adopted split class teaching in the three core subjects (Chinese, English and Mathematics) in S.1 and S.2. Besides, curriculum guidelines, teaching schedules and annual work plans are developed for each subject. In promoting quality learning, we bring in resources from different channels, introduce extended programmes and put in place enhanced teaching support and school facilities to nurture in our students a sense of ownership to their learning, the ability to set goals in life and learning, and aspirations to excel.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. (from 15 subjects)
2. Curriculum highlights: Generic Skills period : S2-S3 ; STEM period : S1-S2
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
With assiduous efforts in the previous years, the School has attained very good progress in the four key tasks and will continue to ensure sustainable development in these areas. More details can be found in the relevant sections of this profile or the School’s website.
Life Planning Education:
The Careers Committee is responsible for planning and organizing career and life planning related activities to provide students with the latest information on higher education and post-secondary pathways. In recent years, keen collaboration with various subject panels and student support groups in school and external organizations has broadened the range of programmes available and thus enriched the knowledge and experience of students.
Each year, career conferences, talks and workshops (S3-S6) are conducted to help students make informed choices for their future academic and career pursuits. Individual guidance on JUPAS is specially provided for S6 students. Career teachers also assist students in scholarship applications and enrolments in diverse programmes run by external institutions.
With funding provided by the government’s Career and Life Planning (CLP) Grant, more programmes are organized to meet the varying need of students in different levels. Mock university interview workshops are arranged for S6 classes while the Mock DSE Day enable S5 students to experience choice-making for further studies. For junior forms (S2 and S3), career workshops held by class teachers aim to raise students’ self-understanding and encourage early planning. Our students are motivated to take their own initiative to explore different academic fields to prepare for future pursuits. In addition, informative talks are held for S3-S6 students and their parents to keep them updated on choices of further studies and multiple pathways.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
We adopted a whole school approach to cater for students with special educational needs. Professional services are provided by the school social workers, educational psychologist and relevant teachers to assist them in their learning and personal development.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
The School has set up a Learner Diversity Team headed by a Vice Principal, and comprising the SEN coordinator, counselling masters, teachers with SEN training and an educational psychologist. The SEN coordinator and educational psychologist provide necessary training and support for the teachers taking care of SEN students.
We also make flexible use of the learning grants to recruit external tutors to render learning support to SEN students in small groups.
We place high importance on school-home cooperation. Apart from disseminating relevant information to parents, case teachers communicate regularly with the parents concerned to render comprehensive support to the students.
To promote integrated education, we were the first secondary school to allow our visually impaired student to bring her Guide Dog to the campus.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
S.1 - S.3: two examinations in each academic year; S.4 - S.6: one mid-year test and one examination in each academic year. The School places great importance on students' learning process and conducts other forms of assessment in each subject throughout the year.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
The Parent-Teacher Association has a group of proactive parents serving in the Executive Committee. They meet regularly to plan and organize activities to promote home-school cooperation. Functions held include: AGM, seminars and outdoor activities. In recent years, a programme named Fun-Filled Family Activities Series has been initiated to promote life-long learning among parents. At the same time, the School is well-served by a group of parent volunteers.
School Ethos:
"To Serve and Not to be Served" has been the School ethos since founding. We strive to instill in students the spirit of service as well as the fine quality of simplicity and humility. A "buddy" programme has been running for many years aiming to help S1 students adjust to their new school life. Class teachers join efforts with Discipline and Guidance teachers to keep close and sensitive touch with students to give them the timely and necessary support on their path of personal growth.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
The latest School Development Plan takes effect in the academic year 2021-22, comprising four thematic aspects as reflected in the four key words adopted – ENLIGHTEN, EMPOWER, EMBRACE, ENGAGE. They serve as the guiding direction for the School’s concerted efforts in developing students and the School in the coming five years (2021-2026).
ENLIGHTEN is about New Knowledge, New Curriculum, New Possibilities and Cross-curricular mindset;
EMPOWER is about Potential and Creativity, Courage to overcome challenges, and Body & Mind wellbeing;
EMBRACE is about accepting the authentic self, team building, diversity and inclusion, and heritage and sustainability;
ENGAGE is about self-directed learning, experiential learning, engaging in the community and the world
Under each thematic aspect, curriculum, programmes and events of relevant contents will be initiated, organized and carried out at school level as well as by individual departments to fulfill the objectives laid down.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
The Staff Development Committee assesses the professional development needs of our teaching staff, and arranges and coordinates relevant training and activities. In addition, individual staff members attend seminars, workshops and in-service courses according to the needs of personal career development and the school's development plans.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Incepted in 1949, our Student Association (SA) is among the first of its kind in local secondary schools. Each year, the SA joins hands with the five Houses and 20-strong interest clubs to organize extra-curricular and student activities for fellow students that include community services, sports events and school publications, providing a solid ground for skill and leadership training for students and wide-ranging life experiences for students.
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Others
1. School Tradition: We have inherited the spirit of selflessness, simplicity, courage and innovation from our founder and predecessors in our continuous efforts to provide students with an education of a high standard and to prepare them for the service of others.
2. Global Cultural Exposure: We aim to widen students' exposure to different cultures and raise their awareness of global issues. With the generous support of the Li Ka Shing Foundation the Mrs Li Chong Yuet Ming Student Development Fund was established in 2012 to finance programmes aiming to build students' capacity nurture their perspectives and give them the chance of experiential learning and services. In order to map out plans to actualize local and overseas exposure opportunities for students, the Global Exposure Committee was set up in 2013.
3. Educational Partners: The Alumnae Association (AA) is a pillar to our education mission. The AA Trust Fund provides financial support to the Schools efforts in delivering whole-person education. The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) renders considerable support to the School through the work of the Executive Committee and the volunteers group. The School collaborates with neighbouring churches to carry forward our Christian ministry.
4. Scholarships: We have in place nearly a hundred scholarships to recognize students academic and non academic achievements.
5. Open and Inter-schools competition awards: Every year, our students participate actively in inter-school competitions and contests run by various external organizations in sports, music, art and a whole spectrum of interest areas with impressive achievements.