Yuen Long
Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School
Address: 20 Fung Nin Road Yuen Long
Tel: 24787348
Email: info@ylmass.edu.hk
Fax: 24730076
URL: http://www.ylmass.edu.hk
How to travel to Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School
KMB: 276, 276P, 267A, 64K, 68X, 68M, 968;
LRT (Fung Nin Station) and
West Rail (Long Ping Station).
About
Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1978. The school is located in Yuen Long, and covers an area of approximately 6500 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is CHAN Kin Yip, MH Mr.,And the principal is YAU Chi Leung Mr. (B.Sc. (Hons.) (HKU), M.Sc.(ITE) (HKU), P.C. Ed. (HKU)). The sponsoring body of Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School is Yuen Long Merchants Education Promotion Ltd. and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "We will be collaborative to provide a positive, stimulating, supportive, aesthetic and harmonious learning environment. We are committed to educating students in their moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and emotional development."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 Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Integrity, Simplicity, Diligence, Perseverance, 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 ).Criteria for Admission
Academic performance: 50%; Interview performance: 30%; Conduct, extra-curricular activities, awards, special talents and others: 20%
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
(1) Pre-S.1 Summer Bridging Course designed and co-ordinated by English teachers in early August to prepare students for learning in English
(2) S.1 Orientation Day for S.1 students and their parents in late August
(3) Guidance programmes for S.1 students
To implement the Healthy School policy, we enhance Health Education & Anti-drug Education. Students learn to eat for good health, maintain personal hygiene and lead a healthy life and we always promote healthy messages and a green environment.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary 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 $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 $50" per year.
Student union fee: $5".
The approved charge for non-standard items is $300 (S.1 - S.3) Charges for non-standard items 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, Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary School has a total of 73 teachers and 65 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 99% 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: 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 27% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 55% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary 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 55% 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 Yuen Long Merchants Association Secondary 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, Putonghua
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology), Geography, History, Life and Society (S.3), Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education, Design & Technology, Service Learning & Civic Education (S.1 & S.2).
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Liberal Studies (S.6), Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 & S.5)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory and Extended Modules), Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, Economics, History, Information and Communication Technology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts & Physical Education
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology), Geography, History, Life and Society (S.3), Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education, Design & Technology, Service Learning & Civic Education (S.1 & S.2)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 to S.6), Values Education (S.4 to S.6)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory and Extended Modules), Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, Economics, History, Information and Communication Technology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Japanese, French & Physical Education
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
We have a Microsoft AI Innovative Lab, a Makers' Space, a computer room, a Dance & Activity Room and an air-conditioned self-study room.
Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
Our major concerns in 2021-2024:
1. To foster students to be active learners and to help them explore their potentials;
2. To nurture students’ core values of MASSIAN and to facilitate them have a fruitful life.
School Management Organisation:
A School Development Committee is formed, under the guidance and supervision of the Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) and all staff work collaboratively to implement school policies and functions.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) comprises wide representation of stakeholders, including the School Sponsoring Body members, the Principal, teachers, alumni and parents.
School Green Policy:
We implement the government's 'To Make School Green' Programme and promote knowledge and care for plants and trees as well as energy-saving measures through inter-class activities. The environmental education has been integrated to our school curricula.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
The school adopts English as the medium of instruction except for Chinese Language, Chinese History and Putonghua at all levels.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Teachers are allocated work and duties based on their specialization and strengths so that they can fully utilize what they are best at. They are encouraged to set students good examples of life-long learning by attending seminars and courses themselves and pursuing professional betterment. Our school aims to cultivate a positive and ambitious attitude in our students by providing them with various learning programmes.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Our school provides HKDSE Visual Arts and other languages like Japanese and French for interested students to take.
2. Curriculum highlights: The school implements in Forms One and Two a school-based subject, Service Learning & Civic Education. This caters to the need for early acquisition of civic education and developing caring character of our students.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. Reading to Learn: To promote a reading culture, English and Chinese Language Departments and the Library run Reading Award Schemes and with facilitating measures, the school allocates fifteen minutes per morning to Reading To Learn Period.
2. Information Technology for Interactive Learning: Computer Literacy and Information & Communication Technology courses are offered in S.1 – S.6 while in many subjects, IT elements are integrated into learning and teaching activities to develop students’ IT capabilities; the e-learning platform is enhanced for interactive learning inside and outside the classrooms.
3. Project Learning: For senior forms, project learning is implemented in Values Education.
4. Moral and Civic Education: A whole-school Pastoral Care Programme is run to cover moral and civic education, life education and anti-drug education in class teacher lessons during assembly time and outside school hours.
Life Planning Education:
With a great emphasis on individual counselling, at least two one-to-one counselling meetings have been arranged for all S.6 students to discuss their future plan with teachers. This allows teachers to offer individualized advice and guidance to students to cater for their diverse needs. A series of school-based talks such as S.4 Subjects Selection Seminar, S.6 Interview Workshop and Personal Statement Writing Workshop are also organized to address students’ needs at different learning stages.
Details: http://www.ylmass.edu.hk
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The class screening system, together with small class teaching, enhancement courses for elite students, remedial classes for the needy and other strategies are employed to cater for student diversity. In S.4 English Language, 5 classes of students will be divided into 6 groups according their ability.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Members of the SEN Team include the Vice-principal, Counselling Mistress, SEN Coordinator and our school social workers. The Team encourages class teachers, subject panel chairpersons and subject teachers to provide support to students with SEN. We also invite parents, educational psychologists and speech therapist to attend case study meetings to discuss the support and follow-up measures.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Collaborative teaching and learning is implemented to tailor curriculum for learning and teaching efficacy. There are formative and summative assessments. Assessment is in form of end-of-term examinations, form tests, project & research reports and other assessment schemes for the end of assessment for learning.
Details: http://www.ylmass.edu.hk
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Class teachers keep good contact with parents and Parents’ Days are regularly held. There are regular programmes, including Parents Day cum Spring Gathering Dinner, Picnics and Parents’ Talks and Student Welfare Funds and PTA Scholarships, etc. Our parents have given very good support to the school.
School Ethos:
We aim to fulfill the school motto 'Honesty, Modesty, Diligence, Perseverance' in building up the minds and characters of our students and foster a spirit of self-strengthening in a positive, stimulating and supportive school culture. It is our goal to develop our students into good, responsible citizens of integrity.
Details: http://www.ylmass.edu.hk
Future Development
School Development Plan:
Our major concerns in 2021-2024:
1. To foster students to be active learners and to help them explore their potentials;
2. To nurture students’ core values of MASSIAN and to facilitate them have a fruitful life.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Our teachers set good examples of life-long learners, joining professional development courses, training workshops and seminars. Collaborative teaching and staff development days are regularly held to share good practices and enhance teaching efficacy.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Each student is to take active part in house activities and join three school clubs or uniform groups. Students are also encouraged to take part in academic and ECA programmes and competitions as well as community services outside school to enrich their other learning experiences and develop their generic skills.
Details: http://www.ylmass.edu.hk
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