Secondary School Profiles 2023/2024
Secondary School Profiles 2023/2024
| Address: | 8 Yuk Nga Lane Tseung Kwan O | |||
| Phone: | 27060743 | Email: | twghlycmc@gmail.com | |
| Fax: | 27024592 | Website: | http://www.lycmc.edu.hk | |
School Mission
To encourage students' independent thinking and nurture creativity, civic responsibility as well as a global vision;
To foster students' academic and affective development;
To develop unique school-based curriculum and enhance students' tri-lingual and bi-literate proficiency;
To implement diverse learning programmes focusing on arts, service and sports so as to cultivate outstanding citizens and leaders for the 21st century.
School Information | District | : | Sai Kung |
| Other District(s) | : | Kwun Tong |
| Supervisor / Chairman of School Management Committee | : | Mr. Lui Pok Shek, Willie, JP |
| Principal (with qualifications / experiences) | : | Mr Lai Wai Kong , Pan (Bachelor of Science HKU, Master of Philosophy HKU , Postgraduate Diploma in Education HKU) |
| School Type | : | Aided |
| Student Gender | : | Co-ed |
| Area Occupied by the School | : | About 6000 Sq. M |
| Name of Sponsoring Body | : | Tung Wah Group of Hospitals |
| Incorporated Management Committee | : | Established |
| Percentage of School Supervisor and Managers Fulfilling the Training Targets | : | Not Applicable |
| Religion | : | Not Applicable |
| Year of Commencement of Operation | : | 1995 |
| School Motto | : | Diligence, Frugality, Loyalty, and Faithfulness |
| 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 | - | $340 | |
| Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) ($) | ： | $50 | |
| Student Union / Association Fee ($) | ： | $19 | |
| Approved Charges for Non-standard Items (Annual)($) | ： | - | |
| Other Charges / Fees ($) | ： | - |
School Facilities | Number of Classroom(s) | : | 29 |
| School Facilities | : | In addition to standard facilities, our school is equipped with special facilities, including Innovative Space, STEM Lab, Interactive Learning Centre, English Room, LYC Campus TV Studio, Kim Fun Theatre, LYC Fitness Centre, LYC Student Resources Centre, LYC Talent Studio, LYC Gallery, Multi-purpose Room, Dance Hall and Hanging Garden. |
| Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs | : | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
Teaching Staff Information (including School Head) in the 2023/2024 School Year | Number of Teaching Posts in the Approved Establishment | : | 56 |
| Total Number of Teachers in the School | : | 58 |
| Qualifications and Professional Training | : | Percentage of teaching staff (%) |
| Teacher's Certificate / Diploma in Education | : | 91% |
| Bachelor Degree | : | 100% |
| Master / Doctorate Degree or above | : | 40% |
| Special Education Training | : | 38% |
| Years of Experience | : | Percentage of teaching staff (%) |
| 0-4 years | : | 31% |
| 5-9 years | : | 3% |
| 10 years or above | : | 66% |
2023/2024 Class Structure | Number of classes | ||
| S1 | : | 4 |
| S2 | : | 4 |
| S3 | : | 4 |
| S4 | : | 4 |
| S5 | : | 4 |
| S6 | : | 4 |
Subjects Offered | Subjects Offered in the 2023/2024 School Year | : | S.1 - S.3 |
| Chinese as the medium of instruction | : | Chinese Language, Mathematics (S.1-S.2), History (S.3), Geography (S.1-S.2), Computer Literacy (S.1-S.2), Chinese History, Physical Education, Music, Technology and Living, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Putonghua |
| English as the medium of instruction | : | English Language, Science (S.1-S.2), History (S.1-S.2), Media English, English Literature |
| Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum | : | Mathematics (S.3)*, Science (S.3)*, Geography (S.3)*, Computer Literacy (S.3)*, Life and Society (S.3)* |
| Subjects Offered in the 2023/2024 School Year | : | S.4 - S.6 |
| Chinese as the medium of instruction | : | Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Physical Education |
| English as the medium of instruction | : | English Language |
| Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum | : | Economics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (BAFS), Geography, History, Information and Communication Technology, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus) |
| Subjects to be Offered in the 2024/2025 School Year | : | S.1 - S.3 |
| Chinese as the medium of instruction | : | Chinese Language, Mathematics*, Geography*, Computer Literacy*, Chinese History, Physical Education, Music, Technology and Living, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Putonghua, Science (S.3)*, History (S.3)*, Life and Society (S.3)* |
| English as the medium of instruction | : | English Language, Science (S.1-S.2), History (S.1-S.2), Media English, English Literature |
| 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 Literature, Citizenship & Social Development, Chinese History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Physical Education |
| English as the medium of instruction | : | English Language |
| Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum | : | Economics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (BAFS), Geography, History, Information and Communication Technology, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus) |
*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 ).The Admission Criteria and weightings are as follows: 1. Academic results: 50% 2. Interview: 20% 3. Conduct: 20% 4. Non-academic performances such as extra-curricular activities, sports, music, social services: 10% |
| Orientation Activities and Healthy Life | : | Through bridging courses, class management activities and parents' orientation day, these activities help students to early adapt to the LYC culture and establish a sense of team spirit and belonging. The Environmental Protection and Health Education Committee coordinates and plans various environmental protection and healthy-life related activities. |
School Characteristics | School Management | ||
| (1)School's Major Concerns | : | 1. To enhance students' problem solving skills and creativity, arouse students' interest in learning by promoting STEM Education. 2. Promote Positive Education & Nurture Positive Elements Using Whole-school Approach. |
| (2) School Management Organisation | : | Led by the Incorporated Management Committee (IMC), school-based management focusing on collaboration is implemented. The executive framework, involving the participation from teachers with different experiences, is operated by establishing both long-term and short-term major concerns followed by regular review for improvements. Much emphasis is put on cooperation with other stakeholders including parents, alumni and the community. |
| (3) Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee | : | On 1st February 2006, the IMC was founded. Major stakeholders attend and make joint-decisions to achieve higher transparency and accountability, and eventually sustainable development. |
| (4) School Green Policy | : | Our school has established an Environmental Protection and Health Education Committee to promote education work in protecting the environment and building a healthy campus. |
| Learning and Teaching Plan | ||
| (1) Whole-school Language Policy | : | Our school places great emphasis on biliteracy and trilingualism. English is used as the medium of instruction in different classes and subjects. Additionally, English Across the Curriculum is implemented in selected subjects (please refer to the information on "Subjects Offered in the 2023/24 School Year" and "Subjects to be Offered in the 2024/25 School Year"). Specialized English courses such as English Literature and Media English are also offered as part of our distinctive curriculum. Moreover, our school hires additional native English teachers to create an English-learning environment. |
| (2) Learning and Teaching Strategies | : | We offer school-based courses to train students in critical thinking from multiple perspectives, such as Media English and English Literature, aiming to enhance both their learning and teaching abilities. Our school is dedicated to strengthening the English learning environment for students. In addition to offering school-based English and Media English courses, we collaborate with Toastmasters International to promote English public speaking skills. Simultaneously, our school places great emphasis on promoting reading through school-wide initiatives, designated reading periods, and book recommendations to enhance students' reading abilities. In recent years, our school has actively participated in curriculum reform activities organized by the Education Bureau. This includes implementing the English Seed Project and receiving leadership support for language curriculum development. To facilitate student learning, our school has established a campus-wide wireless network and equipped classrooms with tablet computers. By promoting e-learning, we aim to foster students' autonomy and allow students with outstanding potential or different talents to flourish. In terms of STEM education, our school has developed school-based curriculum, which includes robotics programming, mobile application development, virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D modeling and printing, and game development. Our curriculum design in the STEM field focuses on incorporating interdisciplinary elements, combining Science, Art, Design & Technology, and Mathematics courses to enhance students' cross-disciplinary learning abilities. |
| (3) School-based curriculum | : | 1. Electives: 3X. English Literature and Media English are included as a school-based junior secondary curriculum. 2. Curriculum highlights: Our school has successfully applied for the Education Bureau's "e-Learning School Support Program" and provides wireless network coverage and tablet computers throughout the school to promote self-directed learning and the implementation of e-learning, thus enhancing learning effectiveness. Additionally, our school places importance on fostering students' general capabilities through cooperative learning. Students have participated in the "Fun With Learning" project-based competition and have won the overall championship multiple times, affirming their research abilities. Our school is committed to creating an English learning environment and offers two school-based courses, English Literature and Media English. It also organizes extended activities in English classrooms, such as English Day, speech training, and drama performances. Furthermore, overseas study tours are conducted every year, providing students with opportunities to engage in in-depth exchanges with locals in countries like the UK and Australia, thus enhancing their English proficiency and understanding of the local culture. Moreover, our school caters to students with diverse learning styles by continuously adjusting the curriculum and implementing scaffolded teaching. In terms of gifted education, the school has implemented a school-based gifted program, cultivating the strengths of gifted students starting from Form 1. The school also recommends and supports students to participate in gifted programs organized by universities based on their grade level and abilities, providing them with opportunities to interact with elite students from different schools. Students from the biology, science, and mathematics subjects have achieved excellent results, receiving first-class awards in the Olympiad competitions. |
| (4) Major Renewed Emphases in the School Curriculum | : | Assessment for learning: Our school is committed to promoting assessment for learning. Teachers utilize test and exam data analysis to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness. By analyzing students' performance in public exams and internal assessments, we are able to identify students' learning difficulties. Additionally, our school conducts systematic collaborative lesson planning sessions to conduct detailed analysis and develop appropriate strategies to help improve students' academic performance. Reading: Reading Promotion Team is responsible for coordinating and organizing school reading activities. Activities like Morning Reading Session and book sharing boost reading atmosphere of the school with great success. Information Technology: The STEM LAB and Innovative Space has been established to promote students' and teachers' knowledge in the areas of Science, Maths and Technology. The newly developed STEM curriculum, which includes programming, A.I, 3D modeling, AR, VR and multimedia, boosts students' learning motivation and creativity. Moral and Civic Education: Morning Assembly, Life Education lessons and school activities as well as seminars are organized to nurture students’ positive values and guide students to set personal goals. Professional Development: Through systematic staff development activities, our school provides ample opportunities for teachers to develop their expertise. |
| (5) Life Planning Education | : | Our school adopts a whole-school approach to promote career planning activities. Firstly, through life education lessons, different types of activities are provided at the class and grade levels. Our school also invites alumni to share the latest information about various industries and further studies. Additionally, the school actively participates in business-school collaboration activities organized by different organizations, allowing students to experience realistic working environments. To cater to the diverse needs of students, our school organizes career planning activities and provides individual and group guidance for further studies and employment through cross-group collaboration. This ensures that students receive personalized support and guidance in their career exploration and decision-making processes. |
| Student Support | ||
| (1) Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity | : | Our school adopts a whole-school comprehensive approach to cater for students’ learning diversity through the close collaboration of the Academic Committee, Guidance and Counselling Committee, Student Support Committee and class teachers as well as the professional support from our two school social workers, educational psychologist and speech therapist. |
| (2) Whole School Approach to Integrated Education | : | Our school is committed to building a culture of inclusion through a whole-school approach to support the students with special educational needs. With the provision of school development grants, study grants and other community resources, the SEN students are provided with relevant and diverse support services for enhancing their learning effectiveness and their integration into the school environment. |
| (4) Measures to provide adaptation for learning and assessment | : | One examination, one uniform test together with various continuous assessments are conducted in each of the two school terms. Apart from the use of tests and examinations as summative assessment, various forms of continuous assessment are also deployed in different subjects of our school so as to provide our students with appropriate feedback. |
| Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos | ||
| (1) Home-School Co-operation | : | Various forms of home-school cooperation programmes and activities are implemented through close collaboration with the Parents and Teachers Association. |
| (2) School Ethos | : | Our school put great emphasis on discipline and care. Through organizing activities in various areas including arts, culture, uniform team training, voluntary services and sports, we aim at enhancing students' self-esteem, promoting their sense of belonging and cultivating the culture of self-discipline, self-love, reflection and accountability. |
| Future Development | ||
| (1) School Development Plan | : | 1. To enhance students’ problem solving skills and creativity, arouse students’ interest in learning by promoting STEM Education. 2. Promote Positive Education & nurture positive elements using whole-school approach. |
| (2) Teacher Professional Training and Development | : | Through cooperation and liaison with education organisations, our school has developed a tailor-made professional development plan and organized school-based professional exchanges, including seminars and workshops. Teachers are also encouraged to actively take part in professional development beyond the school, such as external seminars and overseas excursion. |
| Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.) | : | Through a range of extra-curricular activities, students are encouraged to engage themselves in life-wide learning within and beyond the campus. Within our school, there are activities based on 4 houses, over 40 clubs, 5 uniform teams and various interest groups. English Public Speaking Club has been established and invited well-known public speaking personalities to enhance students’ public speaking skills. In arts education, our school promote music and dance. Regarding sports, we offer special training for elite teams and have won numerous awards in the Inter-School Athletics Competition and Inter-School Volleyball Competition. Besides, a number of overseas study tours are organized every year, like visiting the UK, Australia and other famous destinations around the world. We also establish connection with some mainland secondary schools as 'sister schools', through which regular exchange activities are offered for our students. All the above activities help widen students' experiences and vision, and build a positive outlook on the future. |
| Others | : | - |
| Direct public transportation to School | : | Bus: 93A, 98A, 98C, 98D, 296M,798; MTR: PO LAM Station; Minibus: 15M, 17M, 10M, 105, 106. |
| Remarks | : | Students are free to choose from different Applied Learning courses so as to learn new knowledge and skill outside traditional framework. The most popular courses include Child Care and Education, Railway Studies, Western Cuisine, Cosmetology, Computer Games and Animation Design, Film and Video, Foundation in Chinese Medicine, and Hotel Operations. With outstanding performance, a number of our students have achieved' pass with distinction' in HKDSE which helps their future studies. Besides, some students have also won the 'Applied Learning Scholarship', affirming their past efforts. |
School Map 
Last revision date: 5/12/2023
