Kwun Tong
Kwun Tong Maryknoll College
Address: 100 Tsui Ping Road Kwun Tong
Tel: 27171485
Email: ktmc@ktmc.edu.hk
Fax: 27272788
URL: http://www.ktmc.edu.hk
How to travel to Kwun Tong Maryknoll College
Bus: 1A, 3D, 13D, 13M, 23M, 26M, 93A, 95M, 601.
About
Kwun Tong Maryknoll College is a Aided Boys secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1971. The school is located in Kwun Tong, and covers an area of approximately 8500 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Fung Che Ho Rev.,And the principal is Sin Nga Lam, Caroline Ms. (B.A., P.C.Ed., M.A. (Applied Linguistics), M.A. (Sociology)). The sponsoring body of Kwun Tong Maryknoll College is Hong Kong Catholic Diocese and is a Catholicism school. The mission of the school: "'Reverence for God and Love for People' and 'All-round Excellence' are our mission. We stress a well-rounded development in academic attainment, social service, civic education, IT and physical health."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 Kwun Tong Maryknoll College Adhering to the school motto of Kindness, Trust, Modesty, Courtesy, Loyalty, Endurance, 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 ).Criteria of selection for Secondary 1 (S.1) Discretionary Places: academic performance and interview (60%), conduct (15%), liaison with school (10%) and extra-curricular activities and other achievements (15%).
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
In August, there is an Orientation Day for F.1 entrants and their parents to introduce the school and campus life. Before the opening of the school, there is a 4-day Bridging Programme to help F.1 entrants to adapt to secondary school life and studies. Pre-form 1 summer tutorial classes are also offered to F.1 entrants in July. Student Support Section is responsible for establishing a healthy and caring school, holding personal growth activities all year round and focusing on students' all-round development.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Kwun Tong Maryknoll 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 $30" per year.
Student union fee: $30".
The approved charge for non-standard items is Printing charge: $150<br>Purchasing Non-standard Item Fee: $100 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, Kwun Tong Maryknoll College has a total of 57 teachers and 53 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: 98% 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: 21% 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 10% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 4% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 86% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Kwun Tong Maryknoll 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. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 86% 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 Kwun Tong Maryknoll 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, Religious Education, Civic Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Business Fundamentals, Economics, Computer Literary, P.E., Visual Arts, Music, STEM
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development (S4,S5), Liberal Studies (S6), Chinese History, Ethics and Religious Studies
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Economics, 'Business, Accounting and Financial Studies', 'Information and Communication Technology', P.E., Mathematics Extended Modules 1 and 2
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Religious Education, Civic Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Business Fundamentals, Economics, Computer, P.E., Visual Arts, Music, STEM
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, Ethics and Religious Studies
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Economics, 'Business, Accounting and Financial Studies', 'Information and Communication Technology', P.E., Mathematics Extended Module 1 (F.5, F.6)and Module 2 (F.4-F.6)
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
5 laboratories, basketball courts, computer room, MMLC, language room and student activity room etc are available. Campus building is air-conditioned with computers and internet access in all classrooms. Interactive panels were installed in 29 classrooms and VR Cave was installed in STEM Room, enhancing the interaction between teachers and students during lessons and the digitalization of all learning materials.
Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, accessible public information / service counter and Peer Zone.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. To further develop the e-learning resources and strengthen the requirement for pre-lesson preparation and post-lesson consolidation so as to develop students into effective self-directed learners with good learning habits.
2. To cultivate in our students the core values of Catholic education with emphasis on “Love” and "Family".
School Management Organisation:
The School Improvement Committee, including the principal, heads of administrative sections and subject group chairpersons, is responsible for discussing and suggesting school policies and directions. Student representatives are invited to sit in meetings related to student affairs. The school administration is divided into eight strands: religious & moral education, civic education, student support, student activities, curriculum & academic affairs, school affairs, staff affairs and information technology.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The Incorporated Management Committee was set up on 3rd June 2014. The committee consists of 7 managers from School Sponsoring body, the Principal as ex-officio member, the teacher manager, parent manager, alumni manager and an independent manager. The main role of the IMC is to manage the school and to promote education in the school in accordance to the vision and mission of our school.
School Green Policy:
The concept of environmental protection is instilled through various schemes, extra-curricular activities and facilities. It is believed that only by experiences can students learn to stay green. 'Clean Our Own Classroom Scheme' requires students to clean their classrooms after school. Eco-tours, marine park visits, beach clean-up and tree planting are organized annually to foster the importance of conservation. We also join the Student Environmental Protection Ambassador Scheme. In 2020, solar panels were installed on the roof-top to generate electricity and to provide students with hands-on experience on renewable energy. In 2022, we participate in a scheme financed by Environment and Conservation Fund to introduce the different perspectives of conservation to students. Moreover, we join the 'Bring your own bottle' scheme and stop our canteen from selling bottled water to students to reduce plastic waste.
Details: http://www.ktmc.edu.hk/?name=administrator,0
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
English is used as the medium of instruction in most of the subjects. To facilitate EMI learning and raise English standard, measures including interactive teaching, creating a language-rich environment, English activities (including summer classes, English Camp and overseas study tours), procurement of family support and external resources are adopted.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
The cultivation of an interest in learning and of self-learning ability is the principle of teaching. The modes of teaching and learning include field trips, experiments, study camps, group projects, investigation approach and reading. 'Reverence for God and Love for People' and 'All-round Excellence' are our missions. We stress a balanced development in community service, civic education, life education, IT and physical health. While adhering to the EDB curriculum guidelines and the educational goals of our school (developing an interest in learning and learning to learn), our school curriculum incorporates a wide range of learning experiences and learning areas to build a solid foundation in our students for life-long learning. Also, according to the EDB guidelines and the principle of school-based management, reading time (morning reading sessions) is included in the timetable to enhance an interest in reading; a wide range of text genres and reading materials is provided to cultivate a reading habit and to improve reading skills to facilitate effective learning.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Our school provides 10 electives and over one hundred subject combinations for students to choose.
2. Curriculum highlights:
a. Our school offers a comprehensive senior secondary curriculum to cater for our students' needs.
b. Lessons on ethics and religious education are included in F.1-F.6 timetables. The curriculum is tailor-made for our students based on the values of Catholicism, the five core values of Catholic education and the school culture. The whole curriculum aims to nurture reverence for God and love for people.
c. STEM lessons are incorporated into the junior curriculum. Catering for students' interests, teachers design a curriculum and experiments which can boost students' creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills as well as their innovation and entrepreneurial spirit required in the 21st century. Students get a greater sense of achievement from learning.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Various schemes and activities are implemented by corresponding departments in our school to develop 4 Key Tasks: Subject-based reading schemes, morning reading schemes, cross-subject project learning, subject-based project learning, lessons of Ethics, Religious Studies and Civic Education, talks and activities of Moral & Civic Education, etc.
Life Planning Education:
Career and life planning education in the junior forms is implemented mainly through career workshops and lessons, experiential games and visits. It is hoped that through taking part in these activities, students can explore their strengths and weaknesses, and gradually develop positive attitudes and values.
To cater for the education and vocational needs of senior formers in the future, individual counselling, aptitude tests, interview workshops, visits to workplaces and post-secondary institutes in addition to the dissemination of information on various career fields and further study opportunities are arranged. The provision of such activities and information is to ensure students can make a choice best suited to their talents, interests and aspiration among the multiple pathways open to them.
Details: http://www.ktmc.edu.hk/index.php?name=academics,0
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
Support measures for academically gifted/under-privileged students are implemented by all subjects. After-school remedial classes and Saturday English and Mathematics classes are organised for junior forms to cater for learner diversity.
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. In order to take better care of SEN students, the Student Support Team has been set up. Different training programmes, speech therapy, IEP and special arrangements for tests and examinations have been provided to help SEN students overcome their barriers to learning and have a better school life. The Student Support Team members also meet the parents of SEN students regularly to discuss the supporting measures for the students.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
In addition to tests and examinations, daily work and study attitude are also included in the assessment.
Details: http://www.ktmc.edu.hk/index.php?name=administrator,12
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Our PTA organises home-school cooperation and parent-child activities including parenting workshops, second-hand book sale, recycling of school uniform, Chinese New Year gatherings, etc.
School Ethos:
Our school cultivates an ethos of simplicity and a caring, supportive school culture. Teachers maintain a good rapport with students and students have a harmonious relationship with their peers. Our school has a democratic Student Council and there are various extra-curricular activities to enhance students’ all-round development.
Details: http://www.ktmc.edu.hk/index.php?name=pta,0
Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. To develop students into self-directed learners so that they can stretch their learning potential to the fullest;
2. To cultivate in students the five core values of Catholic education, aligned with the school spirits and Chinese virtues, so that they can have a positive attitude towards life.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Oriented towards education reforms, new theories and principles are introduced and implemented to guide students towards whole-person development. Focus is also given to the development of staff's mental and physical health, self-improvement, sense of mission and team spirit.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Activities organised by more than 30 clubs and service groups are coordinated by Student Council and Student Activities Section. School teams include athletics, ball games, trampolining, chess, debate, etc. School choir and Chinese Orchestra have been formed too. Besides, there is Experiential Learning Week every year. Students are provided the chance to visit cultural heritage sites, join self-challenge activities and leadership training camps, take part in voluntary work and overseas trips, etc., so as to boost their confidence, enrich their life and enhance their personal growth.
Details: http://www.ktmc.edu.hk/index.php?name=administrator,1
Others
1. Small-class teaching
The four standard classes in each senior form are divided into five classes with no more than 28 students each. Small-class teaching facilitates teacher-student interaction and caters for learner diversity more effectively.
2. Gifted education
Our school joins a variety of inter-school and university programmes, as well as outstanding student elections, providing precious opportunities for students with different talents to unleash their potentials. Subsidies for entry fees are also granted to talented students with financial difficulties. Students get the chance for formal interviews and presentations, boosting their self-esteem.
3. Overseas study tours
Overseas study tours to the Mainland, Asian countries and English-speaking countries are organised every year to broaden students' horizons and to align with the school major concerns.
4. Scholarships
Various scholarships are granted to students with excellent performance in different aspects including music, sports, community services and conduct, to name but a few. Some are open for application from students.