Secondary School Profiles 2024/2025
| Address: | 173 Po Kong Village Road Tsz Wan Shan | |||
| Phone: | 23212167 | Email: | office@plkno1.edu.hk | |
| Fax: | 23284301 | Website: | https://www.plkno1.edu.hk | |
School Mission
The school aims at providing an all-round education in both academic training and inculcation of moral virtues and development of personality, and our school emphasizes the cultivation of various generic skills in students, thus enabling them to better equip themselves and make contribution to society.
| District | : | Wong Tai Sin |
| Other District(s) | : | Kowloon City |
| Supervisor / Chairman of School Management Committee | : | Mr. Kwok Ho Chuen |
| Principal (with Qualifications / Experiences) | : | Ms. Leong Yuk Ping (B.A., PGDE, M.Ed.) |
| School Type | : | Aided |
| Student Gender | : | Co-ed |
| Area Occupied by the School | : | About 5000 Sq. M |
| Name of Sponsoring Body | : | Po Leung Kuk |
| 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 | : | 80% |
| Religion | : | Not Applicable |
| Year of Commencement of Operation | : | 1971 |
| School Motto | : | Compassion, Respect, Diligence, Integrity |
| Parent-Teacher Association | : | Yes |
| Student Union / Association | : | Yes |
| Past Students’ Association / School Alumni Association | : | Yes |
| 4Rs Mental Health Charter | : | Yes |
| Whole School Health Programme | : | Pledged School |
| School Fee ($) | Tong Fai ($) | ||
| S1 | - | - | |
| S2 | - | - | |
| S3 | - | - | |
| S4 | - | $340 | |
| S5 | - | $340 | |
| S6 | - | $340 | |
| Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) ($) | : | $60 | |
| Student Union / Association Fee ($) | : | - | |
| Approved Charges for Non-standard Items (Annual)($) | : | $150 | |
| Other Charges / Fees ($) | : | - |
| Number of Classroom(s) | : | 33 |
| School Facilities | : | The school is well equipped with MMLC, internet room, conference room, library, 10 special rooms, canteen, covered playgrounds, gymnasium, basketball court, volleyball court, golf driving range, badminton court and synthetic ice rink. The whole school is air-conditioned. |
| Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs | : | Accessible toilet. |
| Number of Teaching Posts in the Approved Establishment | : | 64 |
| Total Number of Teachers in the School | : | 64 |
| Qualifications and Professional Training | : | Percentage of Teaching Staff (%) |
| Had Received Teacher Training | : | 95% |
| Bachelor Degree | : | 100% |
| Master / Doctorate Degree or above | : | 61% |
| Special Education Training | : | 50% |
| Years of Experience | : | Percentage of Teaching Staff (%) |
| 0-4 Years | : | 16% |
| 5-9 Years | : | 20% |
| 10 Years or above | : | 64% |
| Number of Classes | ||
| S1 | : | 5 |
| S2 | : | 5 |
| S3 | : | 5 |
| S4 | : | 5 |
| S5 | : | 5 |
| S6 | : | 5 |
| Subjects Offered in the 2024/2025 School Year | : | S.1 - S.3 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language, Mathematics, Science (S.3), Integrated Science (S.1, S.2), History (S.2, S.3), Geography, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (S3), Economics (S.3), Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1), Life and Society (S.2), Computer Literacy, Visual Arts (S.1, S.2), Technology and Living, Music, Physical Education |
| 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, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Citizenship and Social Development |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language, Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Extended Part of Mathematics (M2), Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, History, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education |
| 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, Chinese History, Putonghua |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language, Mathematics, Science (S.3), Integrated Science (S.1, S.2), History (S.2, S.3), Geography, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (S.3), Economics (S.3), Citizenship, Economics and Society (S1, S2), Computer Literacy, Visual Arts (S.1, S.2), Technology and Living, Music, Physical Education |
| 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, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Citizenship and Social Development |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language, Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Extended Part of Mathematics (M2), Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, History, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education |
| Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum | : | - |
| 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 ).Admission criteria and weightings for S1 discretionary places: Academic result 50%; Interview performance 30%; Conduct 10%; Extra-curricular activities 10%. |
| Orientation Activities and Healthy Life | : | Our school runs the F.1 New-comers Counselling Scheme and the two-week F.1 English Bridging Programme in August. To enhance understanding of the school, our school co-organized the F.1 Orientation for new students and their parents with the Parent-Teacher Association. Talk on pressure and mental health; F.1 adjustment talk; exhibition on emotional health; ‘No Drug’ activities; talk on prevention of drug-abuse; talk and workshop on sex education. |
| School Management | ||
| (1)School's Major Concerns | : | We aim at providing an all-round education which stresses both academic training and inculcation of moral virtues and development of personality. |
| (2) School Management Organisation | : | School-based management is in place, with the establishment of various functional constituents which oversee curriculum planning, information technology, moral education, co-curricular activities, liaison with parents, etc. |
| (3) Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee | : | The Incorporated Management Committee has been established on May 2013. |
| (4) School Green Policy | : | Our school attaches much importance to School Green Policy. The green message is imparted to students through various subjects. Our school receives the grant from the Environment and Conservation Fund to carry out various school green policies, for example, installation of T5 fluorescent tubes, solar film windows and heat shield coating, etc. With such policies, we can establish an environmentally friendly school. |
| Learning and Teaching Plan | ||
| (1) Whole-school Language Policy | : | The school adopts English as the teaching medium in all classes and for all subjects except Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Putonghua and Citizenship and Social Development. |
| (2) Learning and Teaching Strategies | : | It has always been our mission to provide a quality education which emphasizes interaction in teaching and learning. We are also devoted to the development of information technology, as seen in the establishment of the MMLC. This, together with our varied teaching activities which enhance creativity and widen horizons, provides our students with a pleasurable learning experience. The junior curriculum aims at laying a solid foundation in students whereas the senior one stresses the cultivation of multi-intelligence. The school promotes reading through the English Extensive Reading Scheme, the Chinese Extensive Reading Scheme, and a Reading Club. |
| (3) School-based Curriculum | : | 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Our school offers subjects in science, arts and business, totalling 225 combinations. 2. Curriculum highlights: (a) The curriculum of most subjects at junior secondary level is modified to facilitate smooth transition to the senior secondary level. (b) Notes and exercises in some subjects are specially designed to suit students' levels. (c) We offer tutorial classes for junior students who are weaker in Chinese, English and Mathematics respectively. We also organize summer classes in Chinese, English and Mathematics for F.1, F.2 and F.3 students to prepare them for the senior secondary curriculum. (d) Mathematics and Science training classes are run to boost students' interest and skills in the subjects. (e) Reading schemes are conducted in some subjects to enhance students' interest in reading and understanding of the subjects. (f) Outside classroom activities are organized in some subjects to sustain students' interest in topics learnt. (g) Project learning is done on a cross-subjects scale. (h) Online exercises are prepared for students. |
| (4) Major Renewed Emphases in the School Curriculum | : | In line with the curriculum goals established according to students' needs and curriculum reform imperatives, our school strategically incorporates the development of the 4 key tasks into the curriculum. To cultivate students' interest in reading, diverse reading schemes and activities are launched jointly with different subjects and clubs by the library. Scholarships and awards are provided for the best readers, and a Reading Corner is set up. The availability of MMLC, IT supporting staff, computer rooms helps to create an environment conducive to using IT for teaching and learning. Interactive learning is also encouraged through information exchanges on Intranet folders of various subjects. Project learning has been widely adopted among subjects. The school library provides support for teachers and students in gathering information and conducting project learning activities. Moreover, the curriculum of moral and civic education is specially modified to suit the needs of all students and is provided through various activities, such as visits, exhibitions, talks, quizzes, flag-raising ceremonies, etc. |
| (5) Life Planning Education | : | Our school aims to help students plan their paths after graduation according to their abilities, interests and talents. In 2024, 98% of our F.6 students furthered their studies at post-secondary level. Nearly 90% of our students obtained a JUPAS offer and 37.4% of them were admitted to the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong. Furthermore, 32.3% of students were admitted to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Our school provided personality tests and academic aptitude assessments for junior form students to discover their potentials and prepare for elective subject selection in F.3. Students were encouraged to participate in volunteer services, career visits, university taster programmes and job experiencing programmes so as to explore different career development opportunities. Senior form students were given opportunities to join activities like a mock interview, a mock release of DSE results, alumni sharing sessions, admission talks, university visits and so on to equip students with knowledge and skills for career planning. Group and individual counseling would be conducted to assist students in subject selection under JUPAS and applications for various post-secondary programmes. Talks on multiple pathways and newsletters with career information were also delivered to parents regularly. |
| Student Support | ||
| (1) Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity | : | 1. Teachers adopt a broad range of teaching strategies to maximize students' participation and let students assume more responsibility for their learning; 2. Support for the able and less able students is provided. Tutorial classes and assignments are specially designed to match the ability of students; 3. Teachers provide feedback on students' performance; 4. Split classes in F.1, F.2 and F.3 in English, Chinese and Mathematics. |
| (2) Whole School Approach to Integrated Education | : | Our school's Student Support Team is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating all supporting work related to Integrated Education, tailor-making relevant support measures for students with special educational needs, inviting parents and the educational psychologist to attend meetings for different cases when necessary. Our school collects information about new F.1 students with special educational needs after getting parents’ approval, in order to identify their needs and tailor-make relevant support measures. Our school also screens out suspected cases and refers them to our educational psychologist to follow up these cases. Our school allocates the learning support grant flexibly to buy services to support our SEN students, e.g. speech therapies, social skills training groups, group and individual counselling, after-school learning groups. Our school also arrange assessment accommodation within our internal tests and exam for these students, and help students apply for special DSE arrangements in order to get fair assessments. |
| (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 | : | 1. The assessment policy is formulated according to the curriculum goals and reforms; 2. Fairness and openness are maintained in the assessment system; 3. Curriculum and assessments are closely linked. Assessment information is used for reviewing curriculum goals and setting up follow-up work. |
| Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos | ||
| (1) Home-School Co-operation | : | Our Parent-Teacher Association was established in 2000, aiming to strengthen communication between the school and the parents, to enhance teaching and learning and to help students have good moral virtues and remarkable academic achievements. Every year, our association organizes a variety of activities including parents' talks, handicraft courses, etc. |
| (2) School Ethos | : | Our school stresses the inculcation of moral virtues and the development of personality. The Guidance Committee and social worker play the role of caring about and guiding the development of individual student's character development and personal interest, and helping them handle emotional problems. |
| Future Development | ||
| (1) School Development Plan | : | 1. Fostering positive values, cultivating an atmosphere of appreciation and promoting students' well-being; 2. Empowering students with new opportunities and broadening their educational horizons as 21st-century learners. |
| (2) Teacher Professional Training and Development | : | 1. Teachers are encouraged to attend seminars and courses to keep abreast with the new trends of Hong Kong education; 2. Talks and workshops are organized for staff development day. |
| Life-wide Learning (Including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be Provided through Key Learning Areas, Extra-curricular Activities, Co-curricular Activities, etc.) | : | A total of 44 clubs and societies have been set up to offer students with ample opportunities for whole-person development. Professional instructors are hired to provide quality training to Basketball Team, Dance Club, Football Team, Ice Hockey Team, Table Tennis Team and Volleyball Team. The active participation and impressive performances of the school Wind Band in the Inter-school Music Festival are commendable. Students are also encouraged to serve and connect with the community. Our students regularly participate in volunteer services including flag selling days, visiting the elderly and serving people with special needs in community centers. Our students are keen to join various educational activities beyond classrooms, for example, leadership training workshops, STEAM courses and mainland interflow programmes, to broaden their horizons. |
| Others | : | Our top three students attained 5** in 4 subjects, 5* in 3 subjects# and 5** in 4 subjects, 5* in 2 subjects and 5** in 4 subjects, 5* in 1 subject, 5 in 1 subject respectively in the 2024 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination. 39.5% of our students attained 5 or above in all subjects. As for the rate of meeting the '332A' requirement or doing better in the four core subjects, namely Chinese, English, Mathematics and Citizenship and Social Development, it was 90.5%, which was far above the Hong Kong average. #including the Mathematics extended part. Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities and competitions. Our outstanding achievements are as follows: a. One of our students participated in Sai Kung District Age Group Swimming Competition 2023 and won the Championship in the women's 100-meter backstroke race; b. Four students got Gold Awards in the "Weather and Climate" Q&A Game Competition and Infographic Design Competition 2023; c. In the International Junior Science Olympiad 2024 - Hong Kong Screening, one student was awarded First Class Honour, one student was awarded Second Class Honour and 3 students were awarded Third Class Honour; d. Our team got Silver Award in the HK Mathematics Creative Problem Solving Competition for Secondary School; e. Our students got Silver Award in Jazz Dance Open Group in the 51st Hong Kong Open Dance Competition; f. Our team got the 2nd runner-up in the Hong Kong School Ice Hockey League; g. Our robotics team got the 3rd runner-up in 2023 APRA EV3 Auto Sumo Competition (Hong Kong); h. In the Teacher's Day Hong Kong Student Essay Competition 2023, our students got the 1st runner-up, 2nd runner-up and 7 distinguished prizes; i. One of our students got the 2nd runner-up in the 3rd WCACA Calligraphy Competition 2024. |
| Direct Public Transportation to School | : | Buses: 2F, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3M, 5C, 116, 203E; Mini-buses: 19, 19M, 20, 33, 33M, 37M, 65. |
| Remarks | : | - |
Last revision date: 5/12/2024