SSP2023/2024 Ho Dao College (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)

School Information

District	:	Yuen Long
Other District(s)	:	North
Supervisor / Chairman of School Management Committee	:	Mr. Ng Ka Kuen, Philip
Principal (with qualifications / experiences)	:	Mr Chau Chi Man
School Type	:	Aided
Student Gender	:	Co-ed
Area Occupied by the School	:	About 6067 Sq. M
Name of Sponsoring Body	:	Sik Sik Yuen
Incorporated Management Committee	:	Established
Percentage of School Supervisor and Managers Fulfilling the Training Targets	:	Not Applicable
Religion	:	Confucianism,Buddhism and Taoism
Year of Commencement of Operation	:	1990
School Motto	:	To act benevolently and to teach benevolence
Parent-Teacher Association	:	Yes
Student Union / Association	:	Yes
Past Students’ Association / School Alumni Association	:	Yes

Chargeable Fees (2023/2024)

	School Fee ($)	Tong Fai ($)
S1	-	-
S2	-	-
S3	-	-
S4	-	$340
S5	-	$340
S6	-	$340
Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) ($)	：	-
Student Union / Association Fee ($)	：	-
Approved Charges for Non-standard Items (Annual)($)	：	$200
Other Charges / Fees ($)	：	Student's Smart Card: $7 (for new students only)

School Facilities

Number of Classroom(s)	:	29
School Facilities	:	Apart from the standard facilities, there are two computer rooms, a multi-media audio video studio, a STEM laboratory, a Physical Fitness Exploration Centre and a multi-purpose activity room. The whole school has been equipped with wireless network so that mobile learning is accessible on campus.
Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs	:	Ramp and Accessible lift.

Teaching Staff Information (including School Head) in the 2023/2024 School Year

Number of Teaching Posts in the Approved Establishment	:	53
Total Number of Teachers in the School	:	57
Qualifications and Professional Training	:	Percentage of teaching staff (%)
Teacher's Certificate / Diploma in Education	:	86%
Bachelor Degree	:	100%
Master / Doctorate Degree or above	:	53%
Special Education Training	:	14%
Years of Experience	:	Percentage of teaching staff (%)
0-4 years	:	28%
5-9 years	:	2%
10 years or above	:	70%

2023/2024 Class Structure

		Number of classes
S1	:	3
S2	:	3
S3	:	4
S4	:	4
S5	:	4
S6	:	3

Subjects Offered

Subjects Offered in the 2023/2024 School Year	:	S.1 - S.3
Chinese as the medium of instruction	:	Chinese Language, Mathematics, Chinese History, History, Geography, Integrated Science, Putonghua, Computer Literary, Music, Physical Education, Home Economics (S.1 & S.2), Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Life and Society, STEM*
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 the 2023/2024 School Year	:	S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the medium of instruction	:	Chinese Language, Chinese History, History, Mathematics, Information and Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Geography, Economics, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Citizenship and Social Development, Technology and Living (S.4, S.5), Other Learning Experiences (S.4, S.5), Applied Learning.
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 the 2024/2025 School Year	:	S.1 - S.3
Chinese as the medium of instruction	:	Chinese Language, Mathematics, Chinese History, History, Geography, Integrated Science, Putonghua, Computer Literary, Music, Physical Education, Home Economics (S.1 & S.2), Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Life and Society, STEM*
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 the 2024/2025 School Year	:	S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the medium of instruction	:	Chinese Language, Chinese History, History, Mathematics, Information and Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Geography, Economics, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Citizenship and Social Development, Technology and Living, Other Learning Experiences (S.4, S.5), Applied Learning.
English as the medium of instruction	:	English Language
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum	:	-

*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 2024 ).Academic Performance and Rank Order List: 25%; Interview: 25%; Conduct: 25%; Extra-curricular Participation, Service and Awards: 25%. *Priority will be given to applicants whose sibling has studied or is currently at our college or to applicants who possess excellent academic and conduct report.
Orientation Activities and Healthy Life	:	'S.1 Orientation Program', held annually in summer vacation, helps students get prepared for their promotion and transition to secondary education. Apart from leadership training, educational experience of various subjects like science, design and technology, visual arts, environmental education, music, drama etc. is incorporated into the program for enhancing students' learning interest. In 'S.1 Bridging Course', learners are guided to adapt to secondary curriculum requirements and boost the effectiveness of their learning. They will be given chances to get a light taste of success in three core subjects including Chinese language, English language and Mathematics. Additionally, with the provision of a wide range of summer activities, the school intends to make buddy learners' summer life more fruitful and meaningful. All sorts of sports training like ball game training, track and field skill-building and physical fitness class etc. aim to encourage students to be physically smart and lead a healthy lifestyle.

School Characteristics

School Management
(1)School's Major Concerns	:	Enhancing students' self regular learning. Help students improve academic performance by establishing the right learning attitude and spirit. Help students establish a positive value of life.
(2) School Management Organisation	:	The school-based management mode since 1992 and the establishment of Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) in 2005 get different stakeholders involved in school decision-making process, intending to enhance the transparency and accountability of the school management.
(3) Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee	:	Members of The Incorporated Management Committee include: Sponsoring Body Managers, Independent Managers, Principal, Teacher Managers, Parent Managers and Alumni Manager.
(4) School Green Policy	:	Our endeavor to promote the education of environmental protection has been recognized and awarded the 17th Green School Award---Gold award. An organic-farming zone has also been set up to help students realize the importance of caring about the natural environment. All traditional incandescent or neon lamps have been changed to LED light sources and installed automatic water saver tap, which significantly reduce waste in the long term.
Learning and Teaching Plan
(1) Whole-school Language Policy	:	We are dedicated to inducing students' learning interests and develop critical thinking by adhering to mother-tongue teaching. To further enrich the English-speaking environment, the English Department coordinates holistic schemes and activities to maximise students' acquisition and application of the language outside classrooms and even off the campus.
(2) Learning and Teaching Strategies	:	1. Introducing 'Self-regulated Learning Program' to nurture students' self-learning ability and habit; 2. The implementation of E-teaching and Learning Policy ensures more flexible, interactive and interesting lessons; "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) policy for allowing Form 1 and Form 2 students to bring their own mobile computer devices to schools for learning activities; 3. Curriculum moderation and graded exercises have steadily been proceeding in the hope of providing the education which best caters for learners’ diversity; 4. Applied Learning Program and Other Learning Experiences are integrated into senior form curriculum; 5. The implementation of project learning, cross-subject curriculum, field trips and inquiry-based learning allows students to learn delightedly in the class and off the campus; 6. Cultivating learners' reading interest and habit through various reading programmes.
(3) School-based curriculum	:	1. Electives: Senior form students could at most take 3 elective subjects including applied learning. 2. Curriculum highlights: In the subject 'STEM', exploration learning elements are integrated to further boost learners' creativity via the regular practice of hi-tech technological devices. STEAM education is implemented across the curriculum.
(4) Major Renewed Emphases in the School Curriculum	:	1. Healthy School policy: It is to help students develop healthy lifestyle through various activities, promotion of doing exercises and eating smart, etc.; 2. Life Education: In order to assist students in fostering proper values and positive attitudes, various programs and activities are to be held to provide students with chances to appreciate themselves as well as treasuring their lives; 3. Enhance students' confidence and ability in learning English: Various English activities are scheduled to create a richer English-learning environment. Students can gradually be more confident in using English; 4. Refine the lesson: Flexible and interactive lessons are designed via the incorporation of Self-regulated Learning and E-teaching and learning so as to motivate the students to learn; 5. Reading to Learning: Various year-long activities are organized to enhance students' reading interests and broaden their horizons.
(5) Life Planning Education	:	Apart from helping senior form students know more about their multiple pathways, our students are also advised in setting and developing towards their goals with a better understanding of their aptitudes.
Student Support
(1) Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity	:	While seeking to create a caring atmosphere in which all are respected and valued, a working team specialized in offering tailored-made support and assistance has been established. Together with streaming and grouping policies, curriculum moderation and better deployment of resources, students' diverse learning needs can well be met. Scholarships and grants are rendered to motivate students to achieve their highest academically and help those with financial needs.
(2) Whole School Approach to Integrated Education	:	The Student Support Team consists of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator, two Special Educational Needs Support Teachers, two counsellors and a teaching assistant. The consent of parents is collected to gather the information of S.1 students with SEN for early identification. Suspected SEN students will be screened out and referred to the school educational psychologist for assessments. Case conferences will be held to and design individual learning plans as well as provide further assistance. With the effective use of the Learning Support Grant, courses are organized such as Chinese literacy trainings, concentration trainings and social skills trainings. Adjustments in assessments, include extending assessment time, enlarging exam papers, providing individual examination rooms etc. The same adjustments also apply to public exam. Diverse teaching strategies, tiered assignments and the adjustments in assessments, aim to cater for learning diversity. With reference to teacher professional development, teachers attend special education needs trainings, seminars, experience sharing sessions, and online programs that enhance their ability to cater for the needs of SEN students. The Student Support Team and the School Counselling Unit join the “Student Mental Health Support Scheme” which provides appropriate support for students with social adaptation needs, helping them integrate into school life and establishing inclusive cultural at school. Summary reports for Student enable parents to have a deeper understanding of the support their children receive at school. Questionnaires meetings with parents to immensely help facilitate home-school communication.
(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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
(4) Measures to provide adaptation for learning and assessment	:	To place emphasis on on-going learning, besides examinations and uniform tests, a range of formative assessments like quizzes, projects, homework and evaluation learning attitude are adopted to assess students' academic performance and achievement. Graded teaching and exercises also help cater for learners' diversity.
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
(1) Home-School Co-operation	:	The Parent-Teacher Association was set up in 1997. Parent-Teacher Resource Centre opens every Wednesday afternoon to offer parents a communication and mutual support platform. In recent years, 'Parent Volunteer Scheme' has flocked a team of enthusiastic parents to contribute to the school and the community, leading to the development of a caring and integrated culture.
(2) School Ethos	:	1. We focus on nurturing students with a high degree of self-discipline in school; 2. Learning activities related to moral education, civic education, sex education and environmental protection gear towards the provision of all-round education; 3. Seeking to foster altruism, students are encouraged to take part in voluntary work; 4. Award schemes and life-wide learning activities strengthen students' self-esteem and morality; 5. The deployment of co-form teachers in all classes caters for rendering guidance and students' diverse needs; 6. For ensuring safe street crossings and guiding students' behaviors off the campus, teachers-in-charge patrol in the proximity during lunch time and after students' dismissal.
Future Development
(1) School Development Plan	:	Foci of the School Continuous Tasks: 1. Fostering the culture of love and concern on the campus 2. Exploring students' full potential 3. Fostering students' moral characters and positive attributes 4. Cultivating rich learning atmosphere 5. Enhancing students' language competence 6. Enhancing the effectiveness of teaching and learning 7. Developing the learning of the domains in art, design, technology and creativity. School Major Concerns 2021-2024: 1. Enhancing students' self regular learning. 2. Help students improve academic performance by establishing the right learning attitude and spirit. 3. Help students establish a positive value of life.
(2) Teacher Professional Training and Development	:	1. Staff development days are carried out each year in order to uplift the level of our professionalism. 2. Teachers are encouraged to embrace continuing learning and to have sharing in the industry so as to broaden their horizons. 3. We cultivate the practice of peer observation to allow beneficial peer learning and raise the quality of teaching. 4. In order to improve the pedagogy and the quality of teaching, collective lesson planning is encouraged.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.)	:	A wide range of clubs categorized as academics, interests, sports and services have been launched to develop students' interests and potentials, coupled with reinforcement of skills like collaborative skills, communicative skills and leadership during the process of participation. All S.1 and S.2 students are trained to be well equipped with a good sense of responsibility, full confidence, the power of resilience and high spirit of servicing through rigorous disciplinary training in different uniform corps and frequent service in the community. Numerous out-of-the-territory cultural tours are also held annually to broaden students' horizons.
Others	:	-
Direct public transportation to School	:	Bus: K75, K75P, K75A, 68A, 68X, 268X, 276P, B2; LRT: 610, 614, 615, 751 (Hung Shui Kiu Station) Mini-bus: Jordan - Yuen Long, Tuen Mun - Yuen Long
Remarks	:	Senior form students may choose one of the provided Applied Learning courses as elective subject according to their interests, aspirations and aptitudes.

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Ho Dao College (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
S.1 Orientation Activities
Halloween Library Fun

Last revision date: 5/12/2023

Address:	11 Hung Shun Road, Hung Shui Kiu, Yuen Long, N.T.
Phone:	24799885	Email:	mail@hodao.edu.hk
Fax:	24747324	Website:	http://www.hodao.edu.hk