SSP2022/2023 Nam Wah Catholic Secondary School

School Information

District	:	Sham Shui Po
Other District(s)	:	Yau Tsim Mong, Kowloon City, Kwai Tsing
Supervisor / Chairman of School Management Committee	:	Rev. Ip Ting Kwok
Principal (with qualifications / experiences)	:	Ms. Cheng Suk Mei Carmen
School Type	:	Aided
Student Gender	:	Co-ed
Area Occupied by the School	:	About 4266 Sq. M
Name of Sponsoring Body	:	Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
Incorporated Management Committee	:	Established
Religion	:	Catholicism
Year of Commencement of Operation	:	1946
School Motto	:	To achieve your full potential and help others to achieve theirs
Parent-Teacher Association	:	Yes
Student Union / Association	:	Yes
Past Students’ Association / School Alumni Association	:	Yes

Chargeable Fees (2022/2023)

	School Fee ($)	Tong Fai ($)
S1	-	-
S2	-	-
S3	-	-
S4	-	$340
S5	-	$340
S6	-	$340
Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) ($)	：	$40
Student Union / Association Fee ($)	：	$10
Approved Charges for Non-standard Items (Annual)($)	：	$310
Other Charges / Fees ($)	：	$60 (ECA fee & Class fee)

School Facilities

School Facilities	:	The school possess twenty-seven standard classrooms, four laboratories, a library, a book shelf corner, a language room, a visual arts room, a home economics room, a geography room, three computer labs, a design and technology room, a multimedia learning center, a music room, a religious study room, Chinese Corner, English Corner, Mathematics Corner, a self-study room, a school historical room, a holy Mary statue, a student activity room, a multi-purpose room, a PTA dedicated resource room, STEM room, Career Corner, a school hall, a staff lounge, two staff rooms, four toilets for disable students.
Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs	:	Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.

Teaching Staff Information (including School Head) in the 2022/2023 School Year

Number of Teaching Posts in the Approved Establishment	:	47
Total Number of Teachers in the School	:	49
Qualifications and Professional Training	:	Percentage of teaching staff (%)
Teacher's Certificate / Diploma in Education	:	100%
Bachelor Degree	:	100%
Master / Doctorate Degree or above	:	58%
Special Education Training	:	45%
Years of Experience	:	Percentage of teaching staff (%)
0-4 years	:	6%
5-9 years	:	8%
10 years or above	:	86%

2022/2023 Class Structure

		Number of classes
S1	:	3
S2	:	3
S3	:	3
S4	:	3
S5	:	3
S6	:	3

Subjects Offered

Subjects Offered in 2022/2023 School Year	:	S.1 - S.3
Chinese as the medium of instruction	:	Chinese Language, Putonghua, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Chinese History, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Home Economics, D&T, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, Computer Studies, Life and Society, Life Education, Other Learning Experiences
English as the medium of instruction	:	English Language
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum	:	-
Subjects Offered in 2022/2023 School Year	:	S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the medium of instruction	:	Chinese Language, Mathematics (Extended Module included), Citizenship and Social Development (S.4-S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), History, Chinese History, Geography, Economics, Visual Arts, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Ethics and Religious Studies, Other Learning Experience, Ethics, Physical Education, Life Education, Other Learning Experiences
English as the medium of instruction	:	English Language
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum	:	School-based curriculum: Interdisciplinary Learning (Form 4), Diversity Learning (Form 4 & Form 5), Applied Learning Mode 2 (Form 4 & Form 5), Career & Life Planning (Form 5), Reading Period (Form 5)
Subjects to be Offered in 2023/2024 School Year	:	S.1 - S.3
Chinese as the medium of instruction	:	Chinese Language, Putonghua, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Chinese History, Geography, History, Religious Studies*, Home Economics, D&T, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, Computer Studies, Life and Society, Life Education, Other Learning Experiences
English as the medium of instruction	:	English Language
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum	:	-
Subjects to be Offered in 2023/2024 School Year	:	S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the medium of instruction	:	Chinese Language, Mathematics (Extended Module included), Citizenship & Social Development, History, Chinese History, Geography, Economics, Visual Arts, BAFS, ICT, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, ERS, Ethics, Physical Education, Other Learning Experiences, Life Education
English as the medium of instruction	:	English Language
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum	:	School-based curriculum: Interdisciplinary Learning (Form 4 & Form 5), Diversity Learning (Form 4 & Form 5), Applied Learning Mode 2 (Form 4 & Form 5)

*Subjects with extended learning activities (ELA) in English

Secondary One Admission, Orientation Activities & Healthy School Life

Secondary One Admission	:	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 ).1. Academic performance 50% 2. Interview performance 20% 3. Conduct 20% 4. Extra-curricular activities 10%
Orientation Activities and Healthy Life	:	In order to assist freshmen in adapting to the new school environment, the school organizes a number of orientation activities in summer, such as Multiple Learning Day, Bridging Programme, Parents' Information Night and Treasure Hunt Camp. The psychologist from the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, and four school social workers or counsellors will share their experiences to students and parents. In order to establish a healthy campus atmosphere, enforcing rules on swine flu, tuberculosis and other infectious diseases handler, prevention and emergency response guidelines, school provides knowledge and implement on hygiene education, focus on student's healthy diet, nutrition, and exercise routine.

School Characteristics

School Management
(1)School's Major Concerns	:	Promote all-round self-directed learning, demonstrate students’ ability and achievement to enhance learning efficacy. Cultivate positive values, encourage life planning and prepare to contribute to country and society. Strengthen our teacher leadership community and establish professional learning communities to support the education profession.
(2) School Management Organisation	:	The Incorporated Management Committee are composed by school manager, supervisor and principal. Teacher manager and substantial teacher manager are elected by all teachers with two years term of service. Parent manager and substantial parent manager are elected by Parent-teacher association with two years term of service. Alumni manager will be elected by alumni association with two years term of service.
(3) Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee	:	The Incorporated Management Committee are composed of school manager, supervisor and principal. The committee convene at least three meetings per year, in order to set educational objectives, maintain management on school's financial plannings and human resources. It also verifies and approves budget proposals submitted by the principal and the transfer and promotion of staff members.
(4) School Green Policy	:	Each class will elect their Environmental Ambassador by class teacher at the start of semester. Environmental Ambassadors are responsible for classrooms tidiness, reminding students be on duty duty, turning off lights and air conditioner before leaving the classroom, in order to fulfill the concepts of energy saving and recycling.
Learning and Teaching Plan
(1) Whole-school Language Policy	:	The School strives to improve student's English proficiency, by appointing foreign teachers on enhancement of English speaking ability of junior high school students. There are enrichment programs, provided for student according to their level of language. As reading habit is significantly related to language abilities, the school arrange a number of activities to create reading environments. In the classes of students having higher learning abilities in English, selected topics from Mathematics and Science subjects are conducted in English (not more than 25% of total lesson time).In normal classes, we dedicate up to 10% of total lesson time to extended learning activities in English (revision of some topics using English).Assessments and assignments are designed involving English elements. Members of task force are responsible to discuss and suggest opinions regularly to evaluate the performance of the policy and propose modification and improvement whenever necessary.
(2) Learning and Teaching Strategies	:	Focusing on the needs of students, establishing clear learning goals, objectives and priorities, by interactive teaching methods, effective teaching strategies, and inspire student's potential by providing feedback to students through assessments. Enhance students' ability in English and Mathematics with after-school supplement course (Junior and Senior). The school provides M1 Mathematics Extended Part curriculum, with appropriate assessments and electronic materials. The school also focus on broaden students' cognitive level, implementation of interdisciplinary projects. With reading promotion plan, develop strategies, implementation and evaluation to create a reading atmosphere. Design STEM Project learning portfolio in curriculum, to raise students' potential in self-directed learning and learning effectiveness.
(3) School-based curriculum	:	1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Biology, Physics, History, Visual Arts, Chinese History, Chemistry, Geography, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Ethics and Religious Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Mathematics (Extended Part), Applied Learning 2. Curriculum highlights: School divided teaching groups in each forms of Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics, which cater for different learning needs of student. School arrange Integrated Learning period for each classes of last period, which proceed academic issues such as homework guidance, enhancement classes etc, extra-curricular activities and mass lecture will arrange on Wednesday.
(4) Development of the Four Key Tasks	:	1. Through library, information center, online databases and school resources to systematically carry out a variety of reading activities to broaden the depth and breadth of students' reading. 2. The use of information technology for interactive learning, students can simply log in to the electronic system "e-class", in order to download assessment or subjects notes. The school contains four computer laps with sufficient amount of devices and tablets for student's efficient learning. 3. Perform positive development of project-based learning outside of the classrooms. Design STEM Project learning portfolio in curriculum, to raise students' potential in self-directed learning and learning effectiveness. 4. Moral and Civic Education: continue to go hand in hand with the Chinese University of Hong Kong as spiritual education partners to implement programs to strengthen students' self-reflection, exploration and adjustment skills.
(5) Life Planning Education	:	Reinforcing students to seek further education or employment pathways, and assist them on decision of future path. Counseling, assistance and follow-up are provided to needy students accordingly, together with their prescribed path to achieve their goals. Focusing on the enrollment application process and individual student learning matters overview (SLP) issues. Follow-ups includes: results collections, arrangement of elective subjects instructor and selection of subjects related seminars and activities to S.3 and S.6 students, career and life planning day as well. Offering further information on universities and other colleges, organize career path seminars and provide employment information and organize related visits.
Student Support
(1) Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity	:	School divided teaching groups in each forms of Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics, which cater for different learning needs of student. School arrange Integrated Learning period for each classes of last period, which proceed academic issues such as homework guidance, enhancement classes etc, extra-curricular activities and mass lecture will arrange on Wednesday. The school has established a number of awards at all levels, to encourage outstanding students to maintain their learning progress and improve their academic performance. The school also provides remedial classes and after school tutorial classes.
(2) Whole School Approach to Integrated Education	:	Our School Learning Support Team consists of SEN coordinator, SEN support teacher, educational psychologist, teachers, school social workers and teaching assistants. The team works closely with other subject teachers and committee members to support students’ learning needs. We have adopted the whole school approach. Teachers, parents and students are well supported in the hope of developing a respectful and cooperative school environment. Students with any special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, emotional problems and physical disabilities, will be provided with guidance and learning support. This includes helping students to adapt to new school environment and curriculum, special arrangement for school assessments and giving peer support. To support “Parent as Partner”, parents of SEN students are invited to set the learning goals with the teachers. With a view to raise the awareness of life planning for those SEN students, different programmes are organized to help them discover their interest and develop their career path. Our peer counselling scheme allows students to understand different emotions and the problems related to emotional changes.
(3) Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking(NCS) Students	:	Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; appointing additional teacher(s)/teaching assistant(s) to support NCS students’ learning of Chinese; organising cultural integration activities; and hiring additional manpower and/or translation/interpretation services to facilitate the communication with parents. Adjustment in curriculum and homework, after-school Chinese Language remedial course.
(4) Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment	:	1. Summative evaluation: There are two examinations and two uniform tests in an academic year. 2. Continuous assessment: Conducted by classroom short test, reading report, academic assessment, quiz, classroom performance and special assessment. 3. Policy on Class Promotion / Repetition: According to students' attendance, conduct, academic result and service performances, to consider students' class promotion/repetition criteria.
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
(1) Home-School Co-operation	:	The school have established a home-School Co-operation, main objectives are to promote and encourage home-school co-operation, strengthen the association between families and the school, publicize innovative workshops, seminars and conference for parents, develop publicity materials, gaining positive attitude towards the co-operation, and more importantly to enhance student and parent's education.
(2) School Ethos	:	1. School develop Discipline Team, Counselling Team and Student Support Team. Through incentive schemes, the school encourage students to perform in high academic achievers and decent disciplinary, and together creating the positive school spirit. 2. In order to establish student's autonomy, the school insist on each student should participates in one role. These roles are responsible on classroom management, assisting class teachers and subject teachers, daily communications, class services etc. 3. School performs discipline and guidance co-operative mode, with whole school approach to support students' growth.
Future Development
(1) School Development Plan	:	1. School Vision: The school promotes the spirit of Christ, leading students to develop a positive life, by understanding the gospel, combined with faith, culture and living, spreading love and righteousness. 2. School Mission: (1) to create a quality environment enabling students to master knowledge and skills, comprehending the Catholic faith and Chinese culture, more importantly to be aware of the world and its matters. (2) Through pluralism training, enhances and develops student's potential talents, responsibility, the courage to bear and honesty. 3. Main School Concerns of this year: (1) Promote all-round self-directed learning, demonstrate students’ ability and achievement to enhance learning efficacy. (2) Cultivate positive values, encourage life planning and prepare to contribute to country and society. (3) Strengthen our teacher leadership community and establish professional learning communities to support the education profession. 4. Project WeCan Program combines the tripartite forces of business (The Wharf), University and secondary schools. Students can experience multi-learning domains, broadening their horizons and sparkling up the "We can" spirit.
(2) Teacher Professional Training and Development	:	1. Co-ordinate and assist new recruited substitute and intern teachers to adapt school's teaching and learning environment. Seminars, sharing sessions and co-planning sessions are organized to assist them in module/lesson planning, questioning techniques and classroom management skills. 2. Professional teacher development programs are provided to all teachers to encourage collaborative teaching and peer observation in school. Channels are provided for colleagues to share and exchange their teaching experience in order to enhance their teaching effectiveness. 3. Promotes professionalism through staff professional development activities, including three teacher professional training day per year.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.)	:	In addition, the school have established a total of more than 50 activity groups accordingly to students 'different interests'. The objective is to develop personal potential, cultivate students' motivation on education through active learning, and providing equal opportunity to those who are less able.
Others	:	Optimizing Classroom program (A) Program Objectives: 1. Establishing a sharing platform for teachers to share and exchange their teaching experiences. 2. Promoting co-operation between subjects in order to enhance teachers' teaching techniques and efficiency. 3. Adjusting curriculum with related concerns. 4. Offering the most in-depth and valuable knowledge to students in each lesson. 5. Sharing of teaching experiences and achievements with other schools. (B) Implementation of the contents: 1. The program could be access as resources by subject teachers or collaborates across subjects. 2. Each subject representatives should set their unique and innovative teaching plan, the contents and assessment methods. 3. The process should be recorded. 4. Each teaching plan should be reviewed by other teachers.
Direct public transportation to School	:	Bus Routes: 2A, 2X, 2F, 6, 6A, 6D, 40, 86, 86A, 86B, 86C; MTR: Lai Chi Kok Station Exit B1.
Remarks	:	All senior form students would promote to F.5 and F.6 in order to complete the senior curriculum.

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Charity Activity in Nam Wah
Introduction of Nam Wah Catholic Secondary School

Last revision date: 6/12/2022

Address:	5 Wing Ming Street Shamshuipo
Phone:	27411174	Email:	info@nwcss.edu.hk
Fax:	27454538	Website:	http://www.nwcss.edu.hk