SSP2024/2025 Caritas St. Joseph Secondary School

School Information

District	:	Kwai Tsing
Other District(s)	:	Sham Shui Po, Islands
Supervisor / Chairman of School Management Committee	:	Mr. Lee King Chi
Principal (with Qualifications / Experiences)	:	Ms Cheung Mei Mei (Dip.Ed.(CUHK), B.A.(CUHK), M.A.(CUHK), Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF))
School Type	:	Aided
Student Gender	:	Co-ed
Area Occupied by the School	:	About 4275 Sq. M
Name of Sponsoring Body	:	CARITAS - HONG KONG
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	:	57%
Religion	:	Catholicism
Year of Commencement of Operation	:	1971
School Motto	:	Be Faithful, Diligent and Stay Simple, Love God and One Another
Parent-Teacher Association	:	Yes
Student Union / Association	:	Yes
Past Students’ Association / School Alumni Association	:	Yes
4Rs Mental Health Charter	:	Yes
Whole School Health Programme	:	Advanced School

Chargeable Fees (2024/2025)

	School Fee ($)	Tong Fai ($)
S1	-	-
S2	-	-
S3	-	-
S4	-	$340
S5	-	$340
S6	-	$340
Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) ($)	：	180
Student Union / Association Fee ($)	：	20
Approved Charges for Non-standard Items (Annual)($)	：	Installation & maintenance of Interactive TV in classrooms: $310
Other Charges / Fees ($)	：	Fees (Student Card + Notebooks + Miscellaneous + Tailored-made materials) = Around $150 - $200

School Facilities

Number of Classroom(s)	:	30
School Facilities	:	Our school is equipped with prayers' room, project learning room, STEM room, black box theatre, Chinese Herbal Garden, fashion design room, cosmetics design room, computer rooms, Digital Learning Center, Biodiversity Room, with wireless internet all over the school premises. Besides, a newly-decorated CSJ I-Space will be open to students for self-study & project learning. All classrooms are equipped with computer, LED projector and screen, for facilitating e-learning. All classrooms, laboratories and hall are air-conditioned.
Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs	:	Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and Positive Chamber & various training rooms for small-group activities.

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

Number of Teaching Posts in the Approved Establishment	:	43
Total Number of Teachers in the School	:	47
Qualifications and Professional Training	:	Percentage of Teaching Staff (%)
Had Received Teacher Training	:	79%
Bachelor Degree	:	96%
Master / Doctorate Degree or above	:	41%
Special Education Training	:	46%
Years of Experience	:	Percentage of Teaching Staff (%)
0-4 Years	:	40%
5-9 Years	:	17%
10 Years or above	:	43%

2024/2025 Class Structure

		Number of Classes
S1	:	3
S2	:	3
S3	:	2
S4	:	3
S5	:	3
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, Science, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Ethics & Religious Studies, STEM, Arts Education, Fashion Design, Chinese History, Physical Education, Putonghua
English as the Medium of Instruction	:	English Language
Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum	:	School Based Chinese Language curriculum for Non-Chinese Speaking Students
Subjects Offered in the 2024/2025 School Year	:	S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the Medium of Instruction	:	Chinese Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Extended Part - Module 2, Citizenship & Social Development, Health Management & Social Care, Ethics & Religious Studies, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Information & Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Applied Learning, Chinese History, Other Learning Experiences (English School-based courses)
English as the Medium of Instruction	:	English Language
Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum	:	School Based Fashion Image Design School Based Household Design & Services School Based Cosmetology School Based Micro-credential (Art & Sports, Nursing, Career & Life Planning)
Subjects to be Offered in the 2025/2026 School Year	:	S.1 - S.3
Chinese as the Medium of Instruction	:	Chinese Language, Mathematics, Science, Citizenship, Economics and Society, STEM, Ethics & Religious Studies, Arts Education, Fashion Design, Chinese History, Physical Education.
English as the Medium of Instruction	:	English Language
Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum	:	School Based Chinese Language Curriculum for Non-Chinese Speaking Students
Subjects to be Offered in the 2025/2026 School Year	:	S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the Medium of Instruction	:	Chinese Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Extended Part - Module 2, Citizenship & Social Development, Health Management & Social Care, Ethics & Religious Studies, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, BAFS, Information & Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Applied Learning, Chinese History, Other Learning Experiences (English School-based Courses)
English as the Medium of Instruction	:	English Language
Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum	:	School Based Fashion Image Design School Based Household Design & Services School Based Cosmetology School Based Micro-credential

*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 ).1. Interview Performance (Courtesy, Appearance, Attitude, Verbal Presentation Skills) 40%, 2. Performance at Primary School (Conduct & Academic Results) 25%, 3. CCA & Services Participation 15%, 4. Relations with Current Students/ Being a Catholic 10%, 5. Residing in Tsing Yi or Nearby area 10%.
Orientation Activities and Healthy Life	:	Our school holds Orientation Activities and Bridging Courses for all new S.1 Students in mid-July and August every year. In enhancing the communication between the school and parents, our school also holds Introductory Parents' Day for S.1 Parents, and Parents' Day for all parents. Our school also encourages students to maintain a balanced nutrient intake and healthy body. For instance, Healthy Breakfasts are served every Tuesday & Thursday, and Morning Jogging is also held. Furthermore, the CCA Team organises and participates in various Inter-school, Inter-House and Inter-class sports competition for students in encouraging the whole school in participating in sports activities & participating the "Whole School, Whole Health" to promote sense of belonging. Highlights of the year includes "Healthy Body & Healthy Mind Days" and "Journey to the Best of Me".

School Characteristics

School Management
(1)School's Major Concerns	:	1. Establish learning habit and consistently promote self-directed learning. 2. Practise positive values and virtues to establish a disciplined & healthy lifestyle. 3. Sustain professional development and optimize professional leadership community.
(2) School Management Organisation	:	Our school implements a school based management. Under the supervision of the Principal and hold responsible to the School's Incorporated Management Committee (IMC), Vice and Assistant Principals serve as head of Academic Affairs, Student Support and Administrative Support.
(3) Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee	:	The School's IMC consists of representatives from various stakeholders, which are the School's Sponsoring Body, The Principal (as Ex-Officio Member), Teachers, Parents and Alumni. The Committee supervises all school works.
(4) School Green Policy	:	Our school is actively constructing a Green School with green bicycle generating electricity, whereas teachers explain the importance of environmentally friendly during Class Teacher Period, Morning and Weekly Assembly. Also, the installation of eco-friendly solar panels fosters energy saving.
Learning and Teaching Plan
(1) Whole-school Language Policy	:	Under the ‘Fine-tuning MOI Policy’, our school formulates the whole school language policy in accordance with the school’s actual situation. Our school thus formulates the policy with due consideration of the following bases: The expectation of parents; The learning needs of students; The language proficiency, standard, performance and interest of our students; Supportive measures provided by our school. To enhance our students to be better biliterate and trilingual users of English, Putonghua and Cantonese: After-school supplementary classes are conducted at different levels to enhance students’ learning effectiveness; To promote reading atmosphere by encouraging students to read more English and Chinese books during the morning reading session; In order to enhance students’ interests in Classical Chinese, the Chinese Department conducts learning activity such as Recital Contest on Tang and Song Poetry; To create a English-speaking context: English Corner and English Café activities conducted by NET teacher to promote student’s speaking and listening skills. In order to arouse student’s interest through various activities and performances, our students are encouraged to participate in English Musical performances.
(2) Learning and Teaching Strategies	:	Our school provides a diversified curriculum catering students with different ability and aspirations. Apart from our regular curriculum, our school also provide different Applied Learning & Qualification Framework Courses, widening our students' future academic and career path. Students are divided into small learning groups based on their learning needs in core subjects such as Chinese, English and Mathematics, in order to serve both remedial and enhancement purposes. Our school also seeks external professional support in offering professional training to our teachers, equipping teachers' teaching techniques and skills for the Senior Secondary Curriculum. Collaborative, Peer Lesson Planning and a Gradual development of quality homework are some of the key concerns for such enhancement of teaching development.
(3) School-based Curriculum	:	1. Electives: 3X. Our school provides 12 Electives and Applied Learning Course for Senior Secondary students. 2. Curriculum highlights: To smoothen the students' transition into the Senior Secondary Curriculum, the school is offering Citizenship, Economics and Society, Chinese History and Fashion Design Subjects in the junior secondary forms, so the students can quickly adapt to Senior Secondary Curriculum.
(4) Major Renewed Emphases in the School Curriculum	:	Morning Reading Period is implemented on Monday to Thursday weekly. Each subject team incorporates Elements of Extensive Reading into the subject curriculum, while Chinese and English Key Learning Area Team take the lead in actively promoting the Extensive Reading Scheme. The Reading Promotion Team cooperate with subjects so as to encourage Cross-Subject Reading Activities. Students are encouraged to make good use of online and offline platforms such as eClass and Wisenews in the Library and computer rooms for self-learning. Project-based tasks are highly encouraged at the school, as it can help develops students' cooperation, communication and integrating knowledge skills. Through the continuous inputting of moral values elements during Morning, Weekly Assembly and Class Teacher Period, Students are equipped with the good moral values fundamentals. By this, students are physically and mentally healthy, caring and independent individuals who serve their society.
(5) Life Planning Education	:	Our school has already designed a 3-year plan: exploring students' potentials, widen students' horizons, and help them to establish life goals and directions. To implement the career learning activities through whole-school approach, equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitude to make wise educational/career choices. Our school also form an alliance and a number of foreign universities, through referral program to get scholarships, greatly increase the chances of further education.
Student Support
(1) Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity	:	Holistic Care for Students' Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health: Our school adopts a whole-school approach to comprehensively care for students' physical, mental, and spiritual health and growth. Each form has a dual class teacher system. Through various groups under the Student Support Committee, including training from multiple uniformed groups, counseling support, growth groups, career life planning, and cross-departmental collaboration within the school, we assist students in establishing a disciplined and healthy lifestyle, thereby enhancing their self-care abilities and resilience. Our school's "Student Multi-Development Group" has also established clear strategies to implement “After-School Autonomous Learning Classes” for junior secondary levels, aiming to discover and cultivate students' diverse talents, achieving excellence in nurturing and creating outstanding individuals.
(2) Whole School Approach to Integrated Education	:	Our school is experienced with taking care of SEN students. The Learning Support Team comprises SENCO, SEN Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Social Workers and Educational Psychologist. The 'Learning Support Centre' is established to providing a comfortable learning environment for SEN students. A "whole-school approach" is adopted to support students with special education needs. In order to provide students with appropriate support, LSG is used for outsourcing speech therapy, occupational therapy. Moreover, reading and writing training for SEN students, social skills training for students with autism, concentration skills for ADHD students. Information on SEN students will regularly be released to all teaching staff. Teachers review teaching progress and adapt curriculum through collaborative lesson planning. Special arrangements have been made, such as extended examination time, special examination venue & screen reader.
(3) Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students	:	Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: arranging intensive Chinese learning and teaching mode(s), e.g. pull-out learning if necessary, split-class/group learning, etc.; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. Our school has developed a series of tailored curriculum in accordance with the Chinese proficiency level of NCS students. An internal assessment tool specially designed for NCS students will be used to determine their levels. They will then be divided into four learning groups: 1. Adaptation; 2. Fundamental Chinese; 3. Transition to Local Chinese Course; 4. Enrichment Chinese.
(4) Measures to Provide Adaptation for Learning and Assessment	:	There are altogether one uniform test and two examinations throughout the years, and continuous assessments weigh approximately 15% - 40% of the subject grade. School-based assessments are adopted in junior secondary classes, so students are evaluated through various activities & continuous assessment so as to relieve examination pressure. Special Arrangements are granted to SEN Students in tests and examinations.
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
(1) Home-School Co-operation	:	"Voluntary" is the key point of the school's Home School corporation strategies. Parents help in organizing events and leading students to external competition. Solidified Cooperation ensure students' development and growth. "My son grows a lot because of the teachers' continuous guidance. He may not achieve high results, his personalities, however, excels and is praised always. Thank You CSJ." - Quote from a Parent. From 2019 onward, 'Home School Co-operate to Nurture the Virtues' Scheme will be implemented. In this scheme, the Principal, teachers, parents & students will plan the student's learning progress in order to attain 'training, cultivating & creating the best'.
(2) School Ethos	:	Our school, guided by the school motto “Loyalty, Diligence, Simplicity, Reverence for God, and Love for Others,” has established a school culture of "Strictness with Love, Courtesy, and Discipline." Through the dual class teacher system and class management, we foster a friendly and supportive class atmosphere. The school emphasizes service learning, with activities such as "Community Service Experience Day" and the establishment of the CSJ Care Team, which regularly engages in community service. Our students have accumulated outstanding volunteer service hours and have received various volunteer service awards and school team awards from different organizations. In the first grade, we implement comprehensive scout training to enhance students’ sense of discipline and law-abiding behavior. Additionally, the flag-raising team, Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps, Fire and Ambulance Services Teams, and Junior Police Call effectively cultivate students' virtues of simplicity and self-discipline. The Ethics and Religious Studies curriculum and various Catholic growth activities further help students develop virtues of kindness and goodness, contributing to a harmonious campus atmosphere. As a result, our school has been awarded the “Caring Campus” and “Heartfelt School” honors for many years.
Future Development
(1) School Development Plan	:	1. Establish learning habit and consistently promote self-directed learning. 2. Practise positive values and virtues to establish a disciplined & healthy lifestyle. 3. Sustain professional development and optimize professional leadership community.
(2) Teacher Professional Training and Development	:	Teachers are required to complete appraisal yearly. Successful pedagogues are promoted through collaborative lesson planning, peer lesson observation and extensive discussion.
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 around 40 kinds of Co-Curricular activities which cover academic, services, sports, arts and hobbies area. These interest groups are mostly led by teachers, where some of them are led by external professionals, including school team, dancing, musical & instruments training. Our school also trains student leaders systematically by regular training session and camps and practicing through organizing school events. Our school organises Cross Boundaries study tour, Life-wide Learning, and Social Service Day for school members to interact and explore with the world. Strength-based Approach has been introduced so as to cultivate the best, fostering students to perform outstandingly & to receive awards in various domains.
Others	:	a. Our school has continuously been the recipient of ‘Honoured Caring School Award’ for 13 years under the Caring School Award Scheme. The theme of award is ‘Exemplary CSJ Student’. The criteria of selection includes: to respect oneself as a CSJ student, to put yourself in caring and respecting others, keen to serve and love your community. Through the scheme, the school expects our student can attain the skills to communicate, self-learn and be creative. In order to feedback to the community, CSJ Caring Team has been set up this year to regularly serve as voluntary workers within the community. b. Multi-intelligence Learning Scheme is conducted in junior secondary classes through various alternate curriculum such as adventure, skills and discipline trainings. The scheme was extended to senior classes last year. OLE activities in English are conducted to assist students to set goals in life, to promote English proficiency and to prepare for the future. Programmes include Bronze Medal for Lifesaving, Certificate Course in Mountaineering and basketball referee training. c. As for awards outside school, our students have received various awards in academic, sports & arts, creative work and services, such as Championship in 2022 China Cup International Mathematics Competition, Gold Award in 2023 the 4th Mathematics Challenge Competition, 2nd Runner up & Champion in Physical Fitness Category of IDYL Director's Cup (Immigration Department), and the Championship in GBA Quiz Contest, 2023/24 Hong Kong Secondary School VPM Competition Championship, 3rd Class Honour in Invention Convention China (ICC) China National Finals. Altogether over 300 awards are received this year. For further details, please visit our school website.
Direct Public Transportation to School	:	Bus: 41, 41A, 41M, 42C, 43B, 44, 49X, 243M (approx. 3-min walk); MTR: Tsing Yi Station (approx. 5-min walk); Minibus: 88, 401, 409, 409K (approx. 1-min walk).
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School Map

School building
Commencement Ceremony
Teacher and Student Fun Day

Last revision date: 5/12/2024

Address:	10 Fung Shue Wo Road, Tsing Yi Estate, Tsing Yi, New Territories
Phone:	24331282	Email:	school@csjss.edu.hk
Fax:	24351349	Website:	http://www.csjss.edu.hk