Central & Western
St. Paul's Co-educational College
Address: 33 MacDonnell Road
Tel: 25231187
Email: adminoffice@spcc.edu.hk
Fax: 28770442
URL: http://www.spcc.edu.hk
How to travel to St. Paul's Co-educational College
Bus: Route 12A;
Minibus: Route 1A.
About
St. Paul's Co-educational College is a DSS Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1915. The school is located in Central & Western, and covers an area of approximately 6250 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Chien Lee Dr,And the principal is Poon Siu Chi Mr undefined. The sponsoring body of St. Paul's Co-educational College is Council of St. Paul's Co-educational College and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "In the spirit of "Faith, Hope and Love", to nurture our students as future leaders by instilling in them a culture of excellence, high moral values, an altruistic spirit, a passion for lifelong learning and a global perspective."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 St. Paul's Co-educational College Adhering to the school motto of Faith, Hope and Love, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 6 classes. Form 2: 6 classes.
Form 3: 6 classes. Form 4: 6 classes.
Form 5: 6 classes. Form 6: 6 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 not accept discretionary places. Our school will not participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2023 ).
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Orientation activities include orientation days for S.1 students and parents, summer English bridging course, mathematics online bridging programme, PTH pinyin enhancement course, science and mathematics workshops.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for St. Paul's Co-educational College is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $65800"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $65800"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $65800"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $65800"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $65800"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $65800"/year, lecture fee is $0.
The PTA dues are $120" per year.
Student union fee: $10".
The approved charge for non-standard items is $0 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, St. Paul's Co-educational College has a total of 131 teachers and (not given) approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 94% 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 68% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 7% 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 26% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 24% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 50% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that St. Paul's Co-educational College 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. These teacher profiles reflect that St. Paul's Co-educational 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 (taught in Putonghua), Chinese History
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Science, Computer Literacy, Geography, History, Economy Studies, Society Studies, Enquiry Learning, Religious Studies, Music, Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Aesthetics and Creativity Education, and Physical Education
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History and Chinese Literature
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics, Mathematics Extended Modules, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4, S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, History, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Spanish, French, Introduction to Knowledge, Religious Studies, Music, Music (Elective), and Physical Education
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language (taught in Putonghua), Chinese History
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Science, Computer Literacy, Geography, History, Economy Studies, Society Studies, Enquiry Learning, Religious Studies, Music, Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Aesthetics and Creativity Education, and Physical Education
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History and Chinese Literature
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics, Mathematics Extended Modules, Citizenship and Social Development, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, History, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Spanish, French, Introduction to Knowledge, Religious Studies, Music, Music (Elective), and Physical Education
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Classrooms and special rooms are fully equipped with audio-visual equipment. Indoor facilities include the school hall, a chapel, a swimming pool, a games hall and a lecture theatre. Outdoor facilities include a playground and a basketball court.
The East Wing features a residence hall of about 80 beds for students.
The existing red-brick campus has been re-configured with modernisation of the library, upgrading of sports facilities, and expansion of music facilities for a better, holistic education.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
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School Management Organisation:
St. Paul's Co-educational College is under the management of the Council of St. Paul's Co-educational College.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The School Council is composed of a group of renowned and dedicated people. Members include: Chairman Dr Moses Cheng, Hon Secretary Ms Michelle Chow and Supervisor Dr Chien Lee.
School Green Policy:
The Environmental Protection Club undertakes to heighten students' awareness of environmental protection and foster an environmentally friendly lifestyle. The annual Green School Campaign is a major school-wide initiative and a joint effort with the Student Union and the Prefect Board to promote green school practices of the 3 R's: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
English is our medium of instruction. There are 24 teachers in the English Department: 3 being native speakers and the others having native-speaker or near native-speaker fluency. They are all highly qualified and committed to enhancing the English standard of the students.
On the other hand, the school spares no effort in strengthening students' Chinese proficiency. Putonghua is the medium of instruction in S.1-S.3 Chinese Language classes.
With a view to nurturing our students to be biliterate and trilingual, we have put in place a series of enrichment programmes (such as public speaking, debate, drama, writing) and reading schemes.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Balanced curriculum: Religious Studies, Music and Physical Education are compulsory for all students, providing students an all-round education.
For S.2 students: Aesthetics and Creativity Education programme conducted by professionals.
E-learning: implemented from S.1 through S.6.
Teachers participate in professional training courses, forums and workshops to keep abreast of education reform and teaching trends.
Extra-curricular reading programme: enhance students' reading habit by providing a compulsory booklist; introducing a reward scheme for self-selected readings, e.g. Best Book Report; encouraging students to read more books of different genres. Book fairs: organised by Parent-Teacher Association, to encourage students to read more.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X and 4X. Please refer to the school website: Academic > Curriculum > DSE
2. Curriculum highlights: Our curriculum aims to provide students with a solid foundation and the skills that will equip them for university studies and lifelong learning. Students are offered a balanced and broad curriculum that covers the core subjects and caters for individual preferences and aspirations at the same time. Values education is also incorporated into our curriculum with the aim to inculcate positive values.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Nurturing in SPCC students a set of desirable attributes (SPCC Student Profile) for intellectual, personal, moral, spiritual and social development as a shared vision and educational goal.
Effective delivery of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Programme and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Life Planning Education:
Our careers staff play an important role in guiding and supporting students in their future studies to further their educational development, providing individual counselling sessions for graduating students.
An Experiential Learning Coordinator coordinates and organises learning opportunities outside the classroom, such as the Student Activities Week (Adventure-based Learning Programme, Cultural Trip to Nanjing, Place-based Education Programme, Service Learning Programme, Attachment Programmes to tertiary institutions and business enterprises & Self-Initiated Programmes), and a four-week outdoor experiential learning programme in Queensland, Australia.
Details: https://www.spcc.edu.hk/academic/overview
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
Catering for differentiated needs and capabilities of students through expansion and strengthening of personalised learning programmes.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Teachers employ a wide repertoire of teaching pedagogies to cater for learning diversity and maximize learning effectiveness. Counselling teachers, SEN Coordinator, school social workers and educational psychologist collaborate closely to support students with special educational needs. Case conferences are held with teachers concerned to discuss strategies in supporting particular students. Teachers and parents may communicate with the school on the special needs of these students. The school will provide support for them by making special arrangements regarding classroom seating, examination setting as well as individual education plan, etc. The school may also refer students to outside professionals, such as psychiatrists, for further follow-up if necessary.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
For S.1-S.5, there are two examinations, which are held in January and June respectively. S.6 students sit for one examination only.
Some subjects adopt continuous assessment, e.g. observation of the students' performance in class, project work, reports and tests.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Parent-Teacher Association established, with a range of activities throughout the year, e.g. seminars and talks, community service and visits, newsletter and book fairs.
School Ethos:
As one of the oldest schools in Hong Kong, we cherish an unbroken tradition of academic, aesthetic, physical and musical excellence and a reputation for being at the forefront of educational developments. Much as we value scholarship and intellectual development, we stress even more on values and attitudes, and laud integrity and modesty.
Details: https://www.spcc.edu.hk/connect/spcc-family/parent-teacher-associations
Future Development
School Development Plan:
Please refer to the school website: About > The School > Plans & Reports
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Apart from funds for subject panels and whole-school professional development day, the school allocates $4,000 to each teacher on professional development every year. In addition, teachers may take one year paid study leave.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
To promote an all-round education and develop leadership qualities, we place great emphasis on extra-curricular activities. Students are expected to select from and participate in a wide range of activities. High achievers are also provided with gifted education and enrichment programmes.
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Others
Our students have a rich and varied school life, and we provide them with many exchange and leadership training opportunities.
Our Fee Remission Scheme is quota-free and among the most generous in town. Students under full fee remission are automatically eligible for a bursary; students under fee remission are also entitled to financial subsidy for overseas exchange and a range of extra-curricular activities. Moreover, students are awarded scholarships for special talents and academic excellence.
We also have on-site social workers.