Tai Po
Carmel Holy Word Secondary School
Address: 10 Tai Po Tai Wo Road
Tel: 26539786
Email: mail@chw.edu.hk
Fax: 26532583
URL: http://www.chw.edu.hk
How to travel to Carmel Holy Word Secondary School
BUS: 64K, 72, 65K, 71K, 73, 73A, 74A
MTR: Tai Wo MTR Station
About
Carmel Holy Word Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1998. The school is located in Tai Po, and covers an area of approximately 8000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Chen Sai Wo Derek Mr.,And the principal is Chung Chi Yuen Dr. (EdD (Ed. Psy), PsyD (Clin. Psy), MSSc, MEd, PGDE, PGDCS, BEng). The sponsoring body of Carmel Holy Word Secondary School is Evangelical School Development Inc Ltd. and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "To provide holistic education based on the Bible; to nurture students in moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual development, so that they may know God, understand the Truth, establish respectable character, and become caring members of our country and society."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 Carmel Holy Word Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Self-discipline through the understanding of the Word, Service to mankind through faithfulness to the Lord, 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 ).Internal School Results and Discretionary Places Rank Order provided by EDB 50%,
Conduct and Remarks 20%,
Activities, Services and Awards 20%,
Performance during group activities at S.1 Info Night 10%.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
New Student Orientation Days and Bridging Program during the Summer holiday; Education Sunday, Parents Talks and meeting with class teachers in September/October.
Nurture students to grow up healthily in body, mind and spirit through building a caring school culture, providing diverse activities and life education.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Carmel Holy Word 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 $300".
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $300".
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $300".
The PTA dues are $10" per year.
Student union fee: $20".
The approved charge for non-standard items is 150 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, Carmel Holy Word Secondary School has a total of 56 teachers and 56 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 95% 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 43% 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 14% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 9% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 77% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Carmel Holy Word Secondary School 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. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 77% 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 Carmel Holy Word 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, Integrated Science (S.1 and S.2)*, Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3), Geography*, History*, Chinese History, Life and Society, STEM, Biblical Studies, Putonghua, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Computer Literacy
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 and S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Economics, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information & Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Biblical Studies, Music, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Integrated Science (S.1 and S.2)*, Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3), Geography*, History*, Chinese History, Life and Society, Computer Literacy, STEM, Biblical Studies, Putonghua, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Economics, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information & Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Biblical Studies, Music, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Standard Design with 2 basketball courts, 2 covered playgrounds, school hall, Student Activity Centre, library, multi-purpose rooms, English Corner, Learning Space, computer rooms and PTA Resource Centre. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with audio-visual, computer and network facilities.
Accessible lift.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Transform school into a learning community and enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching
2. Strengthen life education and enhance students' well-being
School Management Organisation:
Under the direction of the Incorporated Management Committee, the school is managed by the Administrative Committee in collaboration with various Divisions, namely, Curriculum and Studies, Discipline and Counseling, Crisis Group, Moral, Civic & National Education, Extra-curricular Activities, Religious Affairs, Careers and Life Planning, Business Administration and the Secretariat.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Sponsoring Body Managers, Independent Manager, Parent Managers, Teacher Managers, Alumni Manager and the Principal
School Green Policy:
To raise the awareness of Environmental Protection through campaigns, educational talks, recycling programmes, etc.
Details: http://www.chw.edu.hk/
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
The school adopts mother tongue as medium of instruction. English is used in teaching Mathematics at junior secondary levels and senior secondary levels. Split classes are arranged in English lessons. An English-rich environment is built by having English Wednesdays, taking part in Speech Festival, organising English interest classes, etc.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
The school aims at effective learning and teaching, using different teaching and evaluation strategies, and life-wide learning opportunities both within and outside school. To cater for different learning needs of students, senior high school students can take three elective subjects.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Economics, Geography, History, Business Accounting & Financial Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information & Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Mathematics Extended Part Two (M2, Algebra and Calculus) etc.
2. Curriculum highlights:
(1) Biblical studies in all forms to instill Christian values. Music and Physical Education in all forms to provide balanced development of students.
(2) Reviews and integrates the curriculum in a timely manner, with school-based material design. For example, the English curriculum emphasizes solo-verse and choral speaking, the Mathematics curriculum tries out flipped classroom on e-learning platforms in junior forms, the Computer Literacy teachers design school-based curriculum to help junior form students explore different technologies and their applications. Interdisciplinary STEM education elements are developed at all levels in Science, Computer Literacy and Mathematics.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
(1) Reading to learn: Chinese and English Extensive Reading Scheme, School Library Reading Programme, regular book sharing, Book Exhibitions and Author Talks
(2) Information Technology: Web-based Learning Platform and tablet computers to facilitate e-learning.
(3) Project Learning: Investigative learning through subjects (History, Geography and Science).
(4) Moral , Civic & National Ed: Teaching through morning assemblies, Life-education Periods and Talks; Nurture positive values among students and encourage them to participate actively in community services.
Life Planning Education:
Promoting career and life planning education through individual and small group counselling, different talks, school-based career and life planning programme and mass programmes.
Details: http://www.chw.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/mainpage/main.php3
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
To cater for learner diversity, teachers are well-equipped with knowledge and pedagogies of teaching students with special education needs. Lesson studies, led by core subject teachers who have completed SEN trainings, are frequently conducted to enhance the teaching and learning effectiveness of integrated education.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
The Student Support Team, led by the SENCO and supervised by the Vice-principal, is responsible for organizing, operating and evaluating the supportive work of Integrated Education as well as drafting the School-based Inclusion Policy. The Student Support Team comprises the SENCO, SENSTs, speech therapist, counsellor, teachers and teaching assistants. The team works closely with the Counselling Mistresses and the school social workers. Besides, class teachers, subject panel heads and subject teachers draft supportive measures collaboratively for students with special educational needs. When necessary, parents, educational psychologist, etc. will attend case meetings. With the consent of parents, we collect the referral letters of secondary one students so as to identify their needs and provide early intervention. We also identify students with suspected special educational needs and refer them to further consultations of educational psychologist. The Learning Support Grant is used flexibly on hiring services for social training groups, individual and group counselling, after-school tutorials, etc. Moreover, a counsellor and teaching assistants are hired to support the team. Adjustments are provided in internal assessments, in particular, enlarging test papers, using speech-to-text software, etc. We also assist students in applying for relevant adjustments in public examination. Furthermore, our school emphasizes Home-school Cooperation. Summary of Support for Students are given to parents for updating them on the supporting service their children receive. In addition, face-to-face meetings and teleconference with parents are regularly conducted for reviewing the effectiveness of the supporting strategies.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
There are two terms and two examinations each school year; daily work is measured with continuous assessments. The school report records the student's classroom learning and homework performance. Parents may keep track of daily homework so as to provide appropriate assistance to children.
Details: http://www.chw.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/mainpage/main.php3
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Working closely with parents, the school nurtures students in an all round manner so that they may grow up healthy in body, mind and spirit.
School Ethos:
The school adopts whole-school approach on student discipline and guidance. All classes are taken care of by two class teachers.
Details: http://www.chw.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/mainpage/main.php3
Future Development
School Development Plan:
(1) Transform the school into a learning community and enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning
1. Build a professional learning community to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning
2. Enhance students' self-directed learning ability and academic performance
3. Enhance teachers’ ability to cater for students’ learning diversity
(2) Strengthening life education and enhance students’ well-being
1. Cultivate students' good values and characters
2. Build a caring campus culture and enhance the physical and mental health of teachers and students
3. Promote the gospel and build a positive attitude towards life in students through Christian education
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
The school cultivates a sharing spirit and facilitates mutual support among teachers through collaborative lesson preparation, peer lesson observation, school-based professional development sessions and peer mentoring scheme.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Over 30 activity units have been set up under four categories, namely, academic, aesthetics, sports and services, including various subject interest groups, brass band, string orchestra, dancing, choir and show choir, drama, sports teams , uniform groups and Christian Fellowship.
Details: http://www.chw.edu.hk/it-school/php/webcms/public/mainpage/main.php3
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