SSP2024/2025 Chiu Chow Association Secondary School

School Information

District	:	Sha Tin
Other District(s)	:
Supervisor / Chairman of School Management Committee	:	Mr. Ko Ming Tung, Edward
Principal (with Qualifications / Experiences)	:	Ms. Wong Pui Chi (Bachelor of Arts, Diploma in Education, Master of Education)
School Type	:	Aided
Student Gender	:	Co-ed
Area Occupied by the School	:	About 5000 Sq. M
Name of Sponsoring Body	:	Hong Kong Chiu Chow Association Building (Property Holding), Limited
Incorporated Management Committee	:	Established
Percentage of School Supervisor and Managers / Chairperson and Members of School Management Committee (SMC) of Government Schools Fulfilling the Training Targets	:	Not Applicable
Religion	:	Not Applicable
Year of Commencement of Operation	:	1987
School Motto	:	Modesty, Virtue, Diligence, and Erudition
Parent-Teacher Association	:	Yes
Student Union / Association	:	Yes
Past Students’ Association / School Alumni Association	:	Yes
4Rs Mental Health Charter	:	Yes
Whole School Health Programme	:	Action School

Chargeable Fees (2024/2025)

	School Fee ($)	Tong Fai ($)
S1	-	-
S2	-	-
S3	-	-
S4	-	$340
S5	-	$340
S6	-	$340
Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) ($)	：	$30
Student Union / Association Fee ($)	：	$20
Approved Charges for Non-standard Items (Annual)($)	：	-
Other Charges / Fees ($)	：	-

School Facilities

Number of Classroom(s)	:	27
School Facilities	:	In addition to the standard facilities of a regular subsidized secondary school, our school offers numerous additional resources, including an English room, a lecture theatre, a Caring and Learning Area, a campus television station, a Career Planning Room, a Multi-Learning Activities Room, a Student Council Room, and a MakerSpace and Design and Technology Room. These facilities facilitate teaching for teachers and enhance learning for students, helping them realize their potential and promoting communication among teachers, students, and parents. The school is equipped with elevators and lifts to support students with special needs. We have installed a fiber-optic and wireless internet network throughout the campus to facilitate mobile learning. Last year, the school undertook various improvement projects to optimize campus facilities, including refurbishing all classrooms, installing interactive whiteboards in classrooms, setting up an LED electronic screen in the lecture theatre, and beautifying the campus. With resources from the Wharf (Holdings) Limited’s “Project WeCan”, we have also developed the "CCASS x Time Square – Caring and Learning Area" as a platform to enrich and organize diverse learning activities for students.
Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs	:	Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.

Teaching Staff Information (Including School Head) in the 2024/2025 School Year

Number of Teaching Posts in the Approved Establishment	:	52
Total Number of Teachers in the School	:	53
Qualifications and Professional Training	:	Percentage of Teaching Staff (%)
Had Received Teacher Training	:	91%
Bachelor Degree	:	98%
Master / Doctorate Degree or above	:	47%
Special Education Training	:	80%
Years of Experience	:	Percentage of Teaching Staff (%)
0-4 Years	:	13%
5-9 Years	:	13%
10 Years or above	:	74%

2024/2025 Class Structure

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

Subjects Offered

Subjects Offered in the 2024/2025 School Year	:	S.1 - S.3
Chinese as the Medium of Instruction	:	Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship， Economics and Society (S.1), Life and Society (S.2&S.3), Science, Chinese History, History (S.1), Geography, Computer, Home Economics, Design and Technology, Music, Physical Education, Putonghua, Holistic Development Programme, Visual Arts
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 2024/2025 School Year	:	S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the Medium of Instruction	:	Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Mathematics Extended Part Module 1, Economics, Geography, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese History, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Holistic Development Programme, Aesthetic Development
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 2025/2026 School Year	:	S.1 - S.3
Chinese as the Medium of Instruction	:	Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1&S.2), Life and Society (S.3), Science, Chinese History, History (S.1&S.2), Geography, Computer, Home Economics, Design and Technology, Music, Physical Education, Putonghua, Holistic Development Programme, Visual Arts
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 2025/2026 School Year	:	S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the Medium of Instruction	:	Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Mathematics Extended Part Module 1, Economics, Geography, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese History, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Holistic Development Programme, Aesthetic Development
English as the Medium of Instruction	:	English Language
Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum	:	-

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 2025 ).Academic Performance: 40%, Interview : 30%, Conduct: 20%, Performance on extra-curricular activities: 10%.
Orientation Activities and Healthy Life	:	There are orientation activities for the Secondary One students including day camps, induction courses, adventure-based activities, discipline training, and bridging programmes. There are also Parents' Days and talks for the guardians of Secondary One students. To facilitate students proceeding to S1, we have organized workshops of learning strategies, uniform group training, various Life-wide Learning activities and project-based learning activities. We believe that all students can be successful. With the theories of Invitational Education, our teaching staff care for the development of each of our students. A Healthy Campus Unit has been set up to promote Health Education in school. There is also implementation of Environmental Education and "Creative, Sports and Aesthetic Campus". We hold annual Fruit Day to promote healthy diets and encourage students to lead a healthy life.

School Characteristics

School Management
(1)School's Major Concerns	:	Through various activities and experiences, we aim to achieve Character Education and develop a caring school culture. Major Concern (2024-2027) 1. Strengthen students' linguistic foundations, cultivate independent learning abilities, and achieve the goal of lifelong learning. 2. Promote positive education, establish a healthy lifestyle, and facilitate holistic development.
(2) School Management Organisation	:	In 2006, our school established the Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) to implement school-based management. Through formal meetings, work reports, and exchange activities, the committee enhances communication and connection among staff, parents, and students.
(3) Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee	:	he Incorporated Management Committee works closely with the school sponsoring body to support students’ development, providing financial aids for various aspects of the school's development. This includes establishing different scholarships, employing additional teaching and counseling staff, implementing small class teaching, and organizing overseas study tours for entire grades.
(4) School Green Policy	:	This year, the school's Sustainable Education Committee successfully applied for the "Green Campus 2.0" programme, installing new inverter air conditioners, LED lights, and setting up a real-time energy monitoring system on campus. By incorporating energy-saving systems and innovative technology, we aim to enhance students' awareness of energy conservation. Our environmental policy promotes green planting, paper recycling, energy saving, and recycling through inter-class activities. Each class appoints environmental prefects to help drive conservation efforts.
Learning and Teaching Plan
(1) Whole-school Language Policy	:	Our school uses Chinese as the medium of instruction and offers Putonghua. We place great importance on English learning and have hired native English-speaking teacher to provide students with more opportunities to engage with and use English. Additionally, our school collaborates with Hang Seng University to offer English speaking classes for junior secondary students to enhance their English proficiency and interest in learning. Furthermore, our English teachers organize various activities, such as English Days and English games, to encourage students to use English in an authentic way.
(2) Learning and Teaching Strategies	:	Guided by the philosophy of "Success Education", our school employs diverse teaching strategies and utilizes information technology to promote self-directed learning. We aim to cultivate students into autonomous learners, enhancing their interest and enthusiasm for learning while strengthening the effectiveness of teaching and learning. Overseas learning tours are held at both junior and senior secondary levels to enrich students' learning experiences. Each learning domain develops a school-based curriculum that balances depth and breadth based on the core curriculum, aligning with students' abilities and societal needs. Our school is also developing a STEAM-based curriculum that enhances students' creativity and problem-solving skills through interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally, we implement a "Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)" initiative to improve students' independent learning capabilities.
(3) School-based Curriculum	:	1. Electives: 3X. In addition to the electives offered by our school, students may also opt to take Applied Learning courses. 2. Curriculum highlights: To implement our school's educational philosophy and promote students' holistic development, our school offers not only regular curricula but also overseas learning, life-wide learning, physical and artistic education, values education, service learning, and holistic development courses. These programmes aim to broaden students' horizons and enhance their critical thinking abilities, allowing them to experience success through learning and activities.
(4) Major Renewed Emphases in the School Curriculum	:	In terms of curriculum development, our school focuses on the implementation of the four key tasks. Through different types of activities such as weekly assembly, whole-person development periods, talks, visits and exhibitions, students are able to develop the ability of distinguishing right from wrong and law-abidingness. In terms of reading across curriculum, our school is committed to promoting reading through various reading schemes and activities. We also develop S.1 to S.3 STEAM project learning which allows students to choose their own subject for further study and apply what they have learnt to solve daily life problems. As for information technology, our school has implemented [BYOD] to facilitate students learning and arouse students interest. By integrating information literacy into classroom learning, students are able to use information technology ethically and effectively.
(5) Life Planning Education	:	Life planning is a key development area at our school. We organize a variety of visits and experiential activities to prepare students for their future lives. Our school utilizes Life Education classes to hold different types of career planning activities at all levels, exploring personal interests, understanding learning styles, and establishing academic goals to prepare for six years of secondary education. Our school’s Career Committee organizes overseas study tours, mock interviews, mock DSE results announcements, visits to various tertiary institutions, industry experiences, and Career Planning Days. Through these activities, we encourage high school students to plan their post-graduation paths early.
Student Support
(1) Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity	:	Our school is committed to caring for the diversity of students and provides individual counseling and support for those who require special education needs. Our experience and achievements have been recognized, and we have organized various seminars to share with education professionals. Our counseling team and student support team regularly communicate with teachers, parents, and students according to the school-based "Processes for Supporting Students with Special Learning Needs." Through case meetings and experience sharing, all teachers are encouraged to implement strategies that assist students’ growth. This year, our school participated in “Student Mental Health Support Scheme”, which provides more comprehensive care for students with mental health problem. Additionally, our school successfully applied for the "Partnership Fund for the Disadvantaged and its Dedicated Portion for implementing After-school Learning and Support Programmes" matching fund from the Social Welfare Department, establishing an after-school learning support programmes for junior secondary students to help those in need enhance their learning and holistic development.
(2) Whole School Approach to Integrated Education	:	To align with the government's inclusive education policy, the Student Support Committee collaborates with various subjects to promote curriculum adjustments and organize after-school support classes to address the diverse learning needs of students. Our school’s educational psychologist and speech therapist regularly provide assessments and training for students, maintain constant communication with parents, and hold parents’ seminars to strengthen home-school collaboration. This year, our school also participated in the " Student Mental Health Support Scheme", the "Jockey Club Keen and Active Kids Project", the "Whole School Participation Tiered Support for Students with Autism" programme, and the Bridge Project to enhance support for students with different needs. At the same time, we effectively utilize the secondary school Learning Support Grant provided by the Education Bureau to hire professional services to deliver therapy and training for students.
(3) Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students	:	Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting learning and teaching materials; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
(4) Measures to Provide Adaptation for Learning and Assessment	:	We implement a "Continuous Assessment" model based on the principles of "multiple assessments, prompt feedback, and frequent corrections." Throughout the year, there are two mid-term assessments and two examinations. Homework, classroom assignments, quizzes, and project studies are all included in the assessment results. To address learning differences, our school adheres to the principles of "low starting points, small steps, multiple activities, and quick feedback" to implement curriculum adjustment policies in junior secondary levels.
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
(1) Home-School Co-operation	:	The Parent-Teacher Association has been established for 25 years and regularly holds educational seminars for parents, parent-child workshops, and collaborative activities between home and school. We also publish newsletters and organize volunteer teams to strengthen cooperation between home and school, working together to nurture children and ensure they grow up healthy and happy.
(2) School Ethos	:	Our school has a simple and modest ethos, where students strive for excellence in character and academics, abide by rules and receive education, and are determined to pursue progress. The school is committed to creating a caring and positive healthy campus. The relationship between teachers and students is harmonious and caring, parents trust the school, and members of the community hold a positive impression of our school.
Future Development
(1) School Development Plan	:	Major Concern (2024-2027) 1. Strengthen students' linguistic foundations, cultivate independent learning abilities, and achieve the goal of lifelong learning. 2. Promote positive education, establish a healthy lifestyle, and facilitate holistic development.
(2) Teacher Professional Training and Development	:	In addition to the three staff development days held each year, we also utilize the monthly staff meetings for professional sharing. Our teachers actively participate in training courses focused on "caring for students with special education needs" and e-learning. They frequently accept invitations from the Education Bureau and other schools to share our school's successful experiences.
Life-wide Learning (Including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be Provided through Key Learning Areas, Extra-curricular Activities, Co-curricular Activities, etc.)	:	Our school offers a variety of extracurricular activity clubs, including sports, academics, interests, uniform groups, and service groups. Friday is designated for other learning experience periods, while Saturday is reserved for uniform team training for form 1 students. The school also organizes interdisciplinary activities such as Life-wide-Learning Week, variety shows, creative problem-solving challenges, Reading Days, English Days, and academic weeks across various key learning areas.
Others	:	1. Our school underwent a Special Review by the Education Bureau in 2011. The inspection report rated our overall performance as reaching a good level. We received ratings of good in the areas of "School Management", "Professional Leadership", "Curriculum and Assessment", "Student Learning and Teaching", "Student Support", "School Partnerships" and "Student Attitude and Behavior." 2. School Awards (a) The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Group has awarded the "Heart to Heart School" award (2005-2024). (b) Core Performance Indicators for HPS (Foundation Award) (c) Happy School 2023-24 – Merit Award (d) Hong Kong Outstanding School Study Tour Award - Commendation Award (e) Sustainable Development School Award Program 2022-2023 - School Participation Award, Community Project Award, and commendation from the school's "Plastic-Free" Campus Scheme (f) sportACT Award Scheme (2022-2023), (2020-2022), (2008-2019) (g) Hong Kong Red Cross Humanity Campus – Outstanding Award (2022-23) (h) “YM Volunteer@SCHOOL” award scheme - Active Participation Award (2022-2023) (i) the Group Commendation Gold Award for 22 consecutive years by the Social Welfare Department's Volunteer Movement (2000-2021) (j) Volunteer Service Commendation Gold Award (2000-2022)
Direct Public Transportation to School	:	Bus: 40X, 43X, 86C, 85K, 87K, 81C, 85M, 85C, 85X, 87D, 89D; Minibus: 26, 803, 808; MTR: Heng On Station School bus services are provided.
Remarks	:	In order to provide more subject choices for our students, our students can take the Applied Learning Programmes according to their needs and interests.

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Last revision date: 5/12/2024

Address:	Heng On Estate Ma On Shan Shatin
Phone:	26428383	Email:	school@ccass.edu.hk
Fax:	26835164	Website:	http://www.ccass.edu.hk