Secondary School Profiles 2024/2025
Secondary School Profiles 2024/2025
| Address: | 9 Wo Hong Path Kwun Tong | |||
| Phone: | 23890213 | Email: | office@klss.edu.hk | |
| Fax: | 27635927 | Website: | http://www.klss.edu.hk | |
School Mission
Our DNA is 'We Love We Can'. Ko Lui Secondary School policy has always aimed at creating an enjoyable and positive learning environment for students. We teach with the students’ abilities and interests in mind. We believe that education should be for everyone, no matter their background or aptitude. We aim to provide a well-rounded intellectual program, while encompassing ethics, physical education, social skills and aesthetics. The school motto is: ‘Integrity and Diligence’ and we strive to help our students develop positive values and to promote the importance of the six core values in life: perseverance, integrity, courtesy, self-discipline, responsibility and gratitude.
School Information | District | : | Kwun Tong |
| Other District(s) | : | |
| Supervisor / Chairman of School Management Committee | : | Mr. So Yat Wai |
| Principal (with Qualifications / Experiences) | : | Ms. Leung Ka Ling Catherine (BA, Cert. Ed, MA, MEd) |
| School Type | : | Aided |
| Student Gender | : | Co-ed |
| Area Occupied by the School | : | About 8000 Sq. M |
| Name of Sponsoring Body | : | Kochow & Luichow Residents Association Ltd. |
| 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 | : | 1971 |
| School Motto | : | Integrity and Diligence Integrity: Upholding the correct values and acting in a reasonable and rational manner. Diligence: Persevering diligently, facing difficulties without fear, and never giving up. |
| 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 | - | $340 | |
| Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) ($) | ： | $100 (once for all and per family) | |
| Student Union / Association Fee ($) | ： | - | |
| Approved Charges for Non-standard Items (Annual)($) | ： | $450 (Fees for specific purposes) | |
| Other Charges / Fees ($) | ： | - |
School Facilities | Number of Classroom(s) | : | 38 |
| School Facilities | : | Our school facilities include Smart library, Cloud Computing Laboratory, Creative Workshop, STEM Room, Black Box Theatre, Human Performance Laboratory, Roof Garden, Ko Lui Café, Student Activity Centre, Hydroponic Cultivation Education Center and 14 special rooms and a covered playground. Audio-visual Control Room for public announcements, broadcasting and recording on campus. Wireless broadband network is available on the school campus to facilitate student learning. |
| Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs | : | 'The Harmony Place' - Social workers and counselors accompany students in their growth, creating a joyful learning space. |
Teaching Staff Information (Including School Head) in the 2024/2025 School Year | Number of Teaching Posts in the Approved Establishment | : | 61 |
| Total Number of Teachers in the School | : | 61 |
| Qualifications and Professional Training | : | Percentage of Teaching Staff (%) |
| Had Received Teacher Training | : | 93% |
| Bachelor Degree | : | 100% |
| Master / Doctorate Degree or above | : | 40% |
| Special Education Training | : | 15% |
| Years of Experience | : | Percentage of Teaching Staff (%) |
| 0-4 Years | : | 26% |
| 5-9 Years | : | 7% |
| 10 Years or above | : | 67% |
2024/2025 Class Structure | Number of Classes | ||
| S1 | : | 4 |
| S2 | : | 4 |
| S3 | : | 4 |
| S4 | : | 4 |
| S5 | : | 4 |
| S6 | : | 4 |
Subjects Offered | Subjects Offered in the 2024/2025 School Year | : | S.1 - S.3 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | Chinese, Putonghua, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1*), Life and Society (S.2* & S.3), Chinese History, History (S.1, S.2 & S.3*), Geography (S.1, S.2 & S.3*), Science (S.1 & S.2)*, Science (S.3 Physics, Chemistry, Biology*), Computer Literacy, Design & Technology, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education |
| 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, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Economics, Geography, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communications Technology, Health Management and Social Care, Visual Arts (HKDSE), Physical Education, Physical Education (HKDSE) and Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus) |
| 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, Putonghua, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1 & S.2)*, Life and Society (S.3), Chinese History, History (S.1, S.2 & S.3*), Geography (S.1, S.2 & S.3*), Science (S.1 & S.2)*, Science (S.3 Physics, Chemistry, Biology*), Computer Literacy, Design & Technology, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education |
| 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, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Economics, Geography, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communications Technology, Health Management and Social Care, Visual Arts (HKDSE), Physical Education, Physical Education (HKDSE) and Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus) |
| 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 2025 ).The school interviews all applicants and their parents in Chinese and English. Admission criteria: conduct (30%), internal examination results (30%), interview (20%) and non-academic performance (20%). |
| Orientation Activities and Healthy Life | : | - Students participate in a seven-day "Form 1 Orientation Week" in July. Teachers used relaxed and engaging methods to help students adapt to the new secondary school environment and teaching methods. The programme included subjects like Chinese, English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, activities related to multiple intelligences, and guidance for new students. - "Form 1 Orientation Parent Day" will be held at the end of August, allowing parents and teachers to further communicate and understand the school's educational philosophy and daily operations. - In September, students take part in the "Form 1 Self-Management Training Program", which includes guiding students on organizing their school bags, arranging student handbook, managing lockers, searching for books in the library, as well as teaching values such as healthy living and self-discipline. |
School Characteristics | School Management | ||
| (1)School's Major Concerns | : | - To promote student learning through diverse assessments; To enhance teaching effectiveness through quality feedback. - To cultivate students' positive thinking; To promote the development of students' physical and mental health. |
| (2) School Management Organisation | : | There are three core organisations in KLSS: the School Executive Committee, the Teaching and Learning Committee Team and the Student Pastoral Care Team which work closely on planning and implementing school policies. |
| (3) Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee | : | An Incorporated Management Committee has been set up. |
| (4) School Green Policy | : | We have installed solar panels on the rooftops to promote green energy. In recent years, the school has actively promoted the environmental recycling program. Members of the Pastoral Care Team have implemented recycling activities throughout the campus to educate students their responsibilities. To advocate caring environment, inter-class planting award programmes are held, and hydroponic projects are promoted in OLE session. |
| Learning and Teaching Plan | ||
| (1) Whole-school Language Policy | : | - In S.1-S.3, English Language is taught in groups according to students' abilities. - In S.1-S.3, there is a group of students using Putonghua as MOI in Chinese Language lessons. - In S.1 and S.2, a particular class, English is used to go through the relevant subject concepts and contents in Citizenship, Economics and Society / Life and Society and Science that have already been taught through mother tongue. - In S.3, a particular class, some topics in Biology, Geography, and History will be reviewed in English. |
| (2) Learning and Teaching Strategies | : | - Enhance students' learning effectiveness through feedback and reflection. -Develop students' potential through diverse curricula, including school-based talent classes, interdisciplinary activities, various elective subjects, applied learning programmes, and wide-life learning days. - Implement the principle of teaching according to students' abilities to cater for learning differences, including tiered worksheets, curriculum adjustments, homework support classes, small group teaching in Chinese, English, and Math, free tutorials in library, and supplementary classes in various subjects. - Improve classroom engagement through cooperative learning, e-learning, questioning techniques, and construction strategies to promote interactive learning among students. - Organize interdisciplinary reading programs using engaging thematic reading materials, along with talent or presentation competitions involving the entire school, to encourage learning through reading. - Enhance students' understanding of Chinese culture and national identity through mainland exchange activities. |
| (3) School-based Curriculum | : | 1. Electives: 3X. (3X, Since 2021-2022, the third elective subject is M2 or Applied Learning) 2. Curriculum highlights: - Talent Classes: Catering to students' diverse needs and interests. Content includes Chinese orchestra, drama, diabolo, dance, jump rope, and ball sports, etc. - Interdisciplinary Classes: Cultivating additional learning experiences. Content includes debates, film appreciation, chocolate making, RoboMaster, BattleAce, darts, yoga, and skateboarding, etc. - Cross-disciplinary Reading Programme: Encouraging students to learn through engaging theme-based reading materials and school-wide participation in talent or presentation competitions. - Enhancement Programme: Assisting high school students in improving learning effectiveness across various subjects. - BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and E-Learning Programme: Creating future classrooms for students, fostering their digital literacy, and guiding them to face the challenges of the AI era. |
| (4) Major Renewed Emphases in the School Curriculum | : | - STEAM for All - Through interdisciplinary collaboration, guide students to creatively apply cross-disciplinary knowledge to solve problems. - "Ko Lui Elites" - Select elites from junior and senior high schools to provide additional after-school support and broaden their learning experiences. - Cultivating students' reading habits. - Enhance school-based reading materials, select outstanding student works through the "I am a Young Writer" programme to compile reading materials, encouraging creativity and promoting reading. - Collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong on two improvement projects (QSIP) - Enhance classroom management and caring culture; implement an optimization plan for English courses. |
| (5) Life Planning Education | : | - KLSS has implemented personal counselling practices to cater for students’ needs in accordance with the school’s development plan and the students' social needs. - To inculcate healthy and correct concepts for further studies and career choices; To train students to plan their future as early as possible, and strengthen students' career plan. - KLSS cooperates with NGOs to provide S.6 students with career-oriented OLE activities in order to equip them with the most up-to-date information for their career and life planning. - KLSS cooperates with CBRE, Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Limited, LWK & Partners (HK) Ltd, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Cloud Computing in Watsons, etc, to provide job tasting programmes for students. Our teachers strive to enable students to understand themselves in terms of character, values and needs, in order to develop their personal interests and individual potential through their future choice of careers. - Actively encourage teachers to participate in training and exchanges related to career planning in order to provide students with updated and more effective career and life planning. |
| Student Support | ||
| (1) Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity | : | Caring for Growth Together: The essence of KLSS is "We Love, We Can." The school adopts a mentorship system (with two mentors), where each class mentor nurtures students for three consecutive years, treating them as their own children. Character Building Shapes Lives: Teachers in our school believe in "life affects life" and actively promote positive education. Through school assemblies, grade meetings, life education classes, the "Star of the Month" program, and scholarship program, students are guided to develop positive values and an optimistic life attitude. Community Care: Through volunteer activities, students engage with the community, embodying the High Lightning qualities of "compassion," "gratitude," "respect," and "responsibility." Embracing Challenges with Faith and Perseverance: The principal's belief is "Be confident and be perseverant." Through classroom learning, physical and artistic training, extracurricular activities, public speaking opportunities, and performances, students are encouraged to bravely confront different challenges, face failures with a positive mindset, and persist without giving up. Emotions Tied to Home and Country: The school organizes nearly ten literary, innovative, or Chinese music exchanges each year, fostering interactions between students and mainland Chinese students to deepen friendships, strengthen national awareness, sense of responsibility, and belonging. |
| (2) Whole School Approach to Integrated Education | : | KLSS is committed to promoting Inclusive Education and establishing an inclusive culture. We provide comprehensive support for students with Special Educational Needs. The "Student Support Team" regularly holds meeting with members including the principal, deputy principals, educational psychologists, counselling master, special education needs coordinators and the panel heads of Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics. Meanwhile, KLSS also uses the Learning Support Grant to hire multi-disciplinary professional team to provide appropriate support to students in need. Services include inclusive education instructors, speech therapy and various treatment services. In addition, the school provides adjustments such as: extra time, screen readers and voice input. KLSS provides assessment, referral and individual learning plans for students with serious special educational needs, and helps students learn and grow through inter-professional cooperation. KLSS also organizes different types of inclusive activities to promote inclusive culture, such as the project of "Harmony Ambassador", Week of Inclusive Culture, etc. KLSS also attaches importance to home-school cooperation. We hold seminars for parents of students with special educational needs. |
| (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; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and hiring additional manpower and/or translation/interpretation services to facilitate the communication with parents. |
| (4) Measures to Provide Adaptation for Learning and Assessment | : | There are two mid-term tests and examinations as well as continuous assessments. This diversified mode of assessment improves teaching effectiveness and reflects students' performance holistically, addresses learning diversity and promote learning and teaching effectiveness. |
| Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos | ||
| (1) Home-School Co-operation | : | The PTA aims to help both students and parents build a sense of belonging in the school. It also works very hard to enhance the communication between students, parents and the school, through a variety of activities, including parents' talks, cooking classes, voluntary service and Care Programs for students sitting for public examinations. This fosters a more caring interaction between the school and the students. Our school website also provides parents with timely information to help parents and students build a better parent-child relationship. |
| (2) School Ethos | : | - KLSS campus is filled with care, opportunities, and hope. - The school environment is simple and values moral education: students are polite, grateful, and respectful towards others. They care for each other, fostering a harmonious and caring campus atmosphere. - Through numerous stage performances, presentations, participation in activities, and competitions, every student experiences a sense of achievement and "I can do it" attitude. With diverse learning programmes and professional teaching strategies, students' academic performance and extracurricular activities continue to improve, making the entire campus brim with hope. - KLSS campus exudes a healthy atmosphere: the school actively promotes a healthy lifestyle through the "School-wide Health Program," constantly reminding students to cultivate good eating habits, maintain a regular routine, and engage in adequate exercise. |
| Future Development | ||
| (1) School Development Plan | : | Through character cultivation, creative thinking education, and academic improvement, shaping the future leaders of the AI era. |
| (2) Teacher Professional Training and Development | : | -Organize teacher development days related to school major concerns. -Promote self-assessment practices and strategies from self-assessment to planning. -Enhance teachers' knowledge management skills. -Allow teachers to share successful teaching experiences through open classes and collaborative meetings. -Encourage teachers to participate in professional training organized by the Education Bureau or other institutions. |
| Life-wide Learning (Including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be Provided through Key Learning Areas, Extra-curricular Activities, Co-curricular Activities, etc.) | : | - Wide-life Learning Day: Through visits, field trips, or workshops, students explore various learning areas and personally experience learning beyond the classroom. - "Ko Lui's got Talents": Through dance, drama, singing, musical performances, and more, students showcase their creativity and full potential. - Class-based "Ignite Your Spark" Scholarship Program: Encouraging students to set goals and persevere. - Cultural Week: Allowing students to appreciate Chinese culture and broaden their global perspective. - Health Culture Week: Promoting health information and organizing activities related to healthy lifestyles and diet, such as "Nutritious Snack Promotion Day" and "Happy 'Fruit' Day", cultivating good eating habits among students. - Mainland Exchange Tours: The school organizes over 10 mainland exchange programmes annually, enabling students to not only appreciate Chinese culture but also gain first hand knowledge of the country's development. - UK Exchange Programme: Conducted once every two years, this programme immerses students in an English-speaking environment to enhance their English proficiency. |
| Others | : | Creative, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Awards - Outstanding Award in the AIGC Academic Creative Contest High School Division;-Champion in the Victoria Harbour Waterfront Photography and Short Film Creation Competition Camera Short Film Division;-Champion in the "Capture the Reason" Hong Kong School Short Film Creation Contest - Runner-up in the Hong Kong Green Building Week Green Building Short Film Shooting Competition Open Division;-Gold Award in the Green Microfilm Creation Contest;-Bronze Award in the Rotary Carbon Reduction Short Film Creation Competition;-Excellent Award in the "Kubuqi Award" - "Talk about Sustainability" High School Student Short Film Contest;-Outstanding Nano Film Award and Best Screenplay in the "Your Choice" Nano Film Creation Contest;- Champion, Runner-up, Third Place, and Excellent Awards in the Digital Smart Fighting Robot Challenge;-Silver Award in the Hong Kong School Sumo Robot Competition Lightweight Sumo Division;-Second Prize in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Competition - BATTLEACE Fighting Robot Competition High School Division and Outstanding Modified Design Award;-Champion in the "Young Innovators Bazaar 2024" Exhibition Best Product Award (Creativity), Runner-up for Best Product (Utility), Third Place for Best Promotional Video, Outstanding Reporting Award, Best Speaker, and Favorite Salesperson, etc. Academic Awards - Excellence Award in the Chinese High School Student Essay Competition (Hong Kong Region);-Excellence Award in the Hong Kong High School and College Impromptu Speech Contest; - Third Place in the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival Poetry Solo Cantonese Male Division;-Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards in the AI-assisted English Writing Upgrade Incentive Program;-Second Prize and Commendation Award in the High School Mathematics Reading Report Competition; - Platinum Award in the "Chemists Online" Self-Study Incentive Program;-Honorary Award in the International Chemistry Test (Hong Kong Region) Intermediate Division;-Bronze Award in the Mathconceptition Math Thinking Challenge; - Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards in the Hong Kong Mathematics and Olympiad Challenge High Four Mathematics Division; - Silver and Bronze Awards in the High Five Mathematics Division; - Second and Third Place in the "Huaxia Cup" National Mathematics Olympiad Invitational Tournament Qualifying Competition Talent Awards - Silver Award in the Hong Kong Youth Music Showcase - Chinese Orchestra Competition; -First Class A and Second Class A Awards in the School Dance Festival; - High School Jazz Dance and Street Dance Divisions; - Gold and Bronze Awards in the Hong Kong Open Dance Competition Open Division; - Outstanding Work Award in the Hong Kong Outstanding High School Students' Works Exhibition; -Champion, Runner-up, Third Place, and Excellent Awards in the Intelligent Water Dispenser "Body Design Competition" Sports Awards - Runner-up in the Inter-school Cross Country Competition Women's Group A and Group B Teams, and Men's Group C Team; - Champion and Runner-up in the Peak Showdown Cross Country Running Men's Group C - Runner-up in the Civic Youth Athletics Championships Women's U16 400m; -Champion in the Sai Kung District Youth Age-group Athletics Championships Men's U16 400m; - Champions in various events at the Inter-school Athletics Competition such as Men's A 800m, Men's C 1500m, Men's C 800m, and Women's B Long Jump; - Third Place in the Cheung Chun Hing Fencing Invitational Cup U18 Women's Individual Foil and U18 Men's Individual Foil; - Runner-up in the Haven of Hope Sunnyside Four-sided Football Invitational Tournament; - Third Place in the National Day Association Cup Football Competition High School Elite Cup |
| Direct Public Transportation to School | : | Buses: 11C, 11X, 13D, 13P, 13X, 23, 23M, 26M, 95M, 619; Minibuses: 22M, 47, 48, 76A, 104, 106. |
| Remarks | : | Applied Learning (ApL) courses are offered in the school. They aim at offering diverse learning programs for students with an interest in areas other than those provided by the existing school curriculum. There are six areas of studies in ApL, namely, (1) Creative studies, (2) Media and Communication; (3) Business, Management and Law; (4) Services; (5) Applied Science and (6) Engineering and Production. The ApL courses are usually held on Saturdays at the venues of the course providers. |
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Last revision date: 5/12/2024
