Secondary School Profiles 2025/2026
Secondary School Profiles 2025/2026
| Address: | 140 Leighton Road Causeway Bay | |||
| Phone: | 25761692 | Email: | spcsmail@spcs.edu.hk | |
| Fax: | 28828464 | Website: | http://www.spcs.edu.hk | |
School Mission
The school aims at providing an all-round education, based on Christian values, that enhances the quality of life, both spiritually and materially, for our Paulinians so that they can contribute positively to their home, profession and society with charity, conscience, confidence, courage, creativity, competence and commitment.
School Information | District | : | Wan Chai |
| Other District(s) | : | |
| Supervisor / Chairman of School Management Committee | : | Sister Wong, Margaret Kam Lin Annie |
| Principal (with Qualifications / Experiences) | : | Sister Wong, Margaret Kam Lin Annie |
| School Type | : | DSS |
| Student Gender | : | Girls |
| Area Occupied by the School | : | About 26000 Sq. M |
| Name of Sponsoring Body | : | Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres |
| Incorporated Management Committee | : | Not Applicable |
| Percentage of School Supervisor and Managers / Chairperson and Members of School Management Committee (SMC) of Government Schools Fulfilling the Training Targets | : | Not Applicable |
| Religion | : | Roman Catholic |
| Year of Commencement of Operation | : | 1854 |
| School Motto | : | 'Being all things to all people, irrespective of race, religion and social status'. (1Cor.9:22) |
| 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 |
Chargeable Fees (2025/2026)
| School Fee ($) | Tong Fai ($) | ||
| S1 | $30000 | - | |
| S2 | $30000 | - | |
| S3 | $30000 | - | |
| S4 | $32000 | - | |
| S5 | $32000 | - | |
| S6 | $32000 | - | |
| Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) ($) | ： $500 | ||
| Student Union / Association Fee ($) | ： - | ||
| Approved Charges for Non-standard Items (Annual)($) | ： - | ||
| Other Charges / Fees ($) | ： - | ||
School Facilities | Number of Classroom(s) | : | 38 |
| School Facilities | : | SPCS installed interactive whiteboards in all classrooms and special rooms. The school also equipped with a rich array of state-of-the-art amenities, including: the Classroom of the Future, 3D Printing Studio, Multi-media Self-learning Centre (Library), Computer-aided Learning Laboratory, Information Technology Learning Centre, Creative Media Laboratory, Campus TV Station, Multi-purpose Room, Careers Corner, Chinese Culture Chamber, Synergy Corner, Micro-Teaching Laboratory, six Science Laboratories, Study Room, Learning and Teaching Center, KLA Special Rooms, “Quality Home” in the Home Management Room, Counselling Room, Dance Studio, Art Room, Music Room, Student Activity Centre, Chinese Medicine Research Lab, Organic Roof Garden, Hydroponic Greenhouse, Sesquicentennial Garden, Indoor Heated Swimming Pool and a newly-built green building, the Smart Oasis, that integrates technology with nature. STEM Development Center, Lingzhi Cultivation Site and Chinese Herb Garden are situated in the Smart Oasis. |
| Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs | : | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
Teaching Staff Information (Including School Head) in the 2025/2026 School Year | Number of Teaching Posts in the Approved Establishment | : | 0 |
| Total Number of Teachers in the School | : | 106 |
| Qualifications and Professional Training | : | Percentage of Teaching Staff (%) |
| Had Received Teacher Training | : | 90% |
| Bachelor Degree | : | 99% |
| Master / Doctorate Degree or above | : | 51% |
| Special Education Training | : | 10% |
| Years of Experience | : | Percentage of Teaching Staff (%) |
| 0-4 Years | : | 27% |
| 5-9 Years | : | 14% |
| 10 Years or above | : | 59% |
2025/2026 Class Structure | Number of Classes | ||
| S1 | : | 6 |
| S2 | : | 6 |
| S3 | : | 6 |
| S4 | : | 6 |
| S5 | : | 6 |
| S6 | : | 6 |
Subjects Offered | Subjects Offered in the 2025/2026 School Year | : | S.1 - S.3 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, PSHE, Ming Yi, Chinese as the Second Language, Japanese, Korean |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language, Literature in English, Religious Studies, French, Spanish, German, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics & Society Curriculum, Integrated Science, #Biology, #Chemistry, #Physics, History, Geography, #Economics, #Further Mathematics, #Accounting, #Business, Computer Literary, Learning to Learn, Project Learning, Visual Arts, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education, BTEC Programmes: Art & Design, Business, Home Cooking Skills, Information Technology, Sports #Only for students taking IGCSE electives |
| Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum | : | All classes use English as the medium of instruction. |
| Subjects Offered in the 2025/2026 School Year | : | S.4 - S.6 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Chinese Culture & Heritage, Chinese as the Second Language |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language, Literature in English, French, Spanish, German, Mathematics, Ethics & Religious Studies, Citizenship & Social Development, Mediation Course, Creative Media, Moral & National Education, Modern China & Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Further/Pure Mathematics, Mathematics Module I & II, Psychology, Business Studies, Accounting, Geography, History, ICT, Visual Arts, Physical Education, BTEC & ApL Programmes |
| Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum | : | All classes use English as the medium of instruction. |
| Subjects to be Offered in the 2026/2027 School Year | : | S.1 - S.3 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | Chinese, Chinese History, Putonghua, PSHE, Ming Yi, Chinese as the Second Language, Japanese, Korean |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language, Literature in English, Religious Studies, French, Spanish, German, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics & Society Curriculum, Integrated Science, #Biology, #Chemistry, #Physics, History, Geography, #Economics, #Further Mathematics, #Accounting, #Business, Computer Literary, Learning to Learn, Project Learning, Visual Arts, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education, BTEC Programmes: Art & Design, Business, Home Cooking Skills, Information Technology, Sports #Only for students taking IGCSE electives |
| Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum | : | All classes use English as the medium of instruction. |
| Subjects to be Offered in the 2026/2027 School Year | : | S.4 - S.6 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Chinese Culture & Heritage, Chinese as the Second Language |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language, Literature in English, French, Spanish, German, Mathematics, Ethics & Religious Studies, Citizenship & Social Development, Mediation Course, Creative Media, Moral & National Education, Modern China & Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Further/Pure Mathematics, Mathematics Module I & II, Psychology, Business Studies, Accounting, Geography, History, ICT, Visual Arts, Physical Education, BTEC & ApL Programmes |
| Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum | : | All classes use English as the medium of instruction. |
Secondary One Admission, Orientation Activities & Healthy School Life | Secondary One Admission | : | SPCS does not participate in the EDB Central Allocation.Form One selection criteria include: 1. Interview performance: 50%; 2. Academic performance: 30%; 3. Non-academic performance and conduct: 20%. |
| Orientation Activities and Healthy Life | : | Our Form One orientation activities include: Bridging Course, Online Learning Platforms and Form One Orientation Day. The school supports healthy life. Through building a safe, healthy and environmentally-friendly campus, promoting fitness training and organizing learning and teaching activities in the Personal, Social and Health Education lessons, our school encourages students to build healthy habits, so as to enhance their physical, spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual and personal development. |
School Characteristics | School Management | ||
| (1) School's Major Concerns | : | 1. Continue to uphold the excellent academic and non-academic standards of Paulinians through school-based curricula, pedagogies and activities that prepare them for their future pursuits. 2. Keep pace with the fast-changing technological world by effectively adopting AI in teaching and learning to meet upcoming challenges. 3. Foster Paulinians with a stronger national identity and aspirations to build a better tomorrow for Hong Kong, China and the world. 4. Gradually introduce third language learning for Paulinians to prepare them for participation in Belt and Road initiatives. 5. Infuse the 4Rs: Rest, Relaxation, Relationships and Resilience into school life to promote well-being of students and staff. |
| (2) School Management Organisation | : | The school is managed by the School Management Committee that is accountable to its sponsoring body, the Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres, which in turn is accountable to the Education Bureau. The School Management Committee leads the school through school-based management in which the School Advisory Board offers advice to the Principal who shares her responsibility with the School Leadership Team. Distributed Leadership is practised through different functional groups headed by members of the School Leadership Team. |
| (3) Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee | : | The School Management Committee provides the Mission and Vision of the school and approves the annual budget and development plan of the school. |
| (4) School Green Policy | : | Please refer to the "Others" field on the next page. |
| Learning and Teaching Plan | ||
| (1) Whole-school Language Policy | : | Apart from high proficiency in English, Chinese and Putonghua, our students have the chance to learn a third language, such as French, Spanish, German, Korean & Japanese. Specially designed immersion exchange programmes are organized to provide a first-hand experience to their respective countries while boosting their English, French , Spanish, German and Putonghua language skills. |
| (2) Learning and Teaching Strategies | : | As a learning school in a learning world for a learning century, we provide a balanced and broad-based curriculum that forges a sturdy knowledge-and-skills-oriented foundation in our students. We continue to uphold excellent academic and non-academic standards through school-based curricula, pedagogies, and activities that prepare Paulinians for their future pursuits. To keep pace with the fast-changing technological world, we effectively adopt AI in teaching and learning to meet upcoming challenges. Our needs-specific approach addresses the entire range of student abilities, enabling all learners to broaden their knowledge and attain holistic progress. The school offers an alternative curriculum and international assessments to maximize students' opportunities for further studies and multiple career pathways. We gradually introduce third language learning to prepare students for participation in Belt and Road initiatives when opportunities arise. We have enjoyed the EDB-credited status of being the most effective school in uplifting the academic performance of our students for decades. |
| (3) School-based Curriculum | : | 1. Electives: 2X, 3X and 4X. The school offers seventeen electives for students to choose from. These include French and ApL courses for the DSE curriculum. 2. Curriculum highlights: SPCS is a forerunner in the provision of a multiple curriculum - DSE, IGCSE, GCE, IAL and BTEC for students. Our school-based curriculum offers unique learning experiences and opportunities such as Ming Yi, Learning to Learn, Project Learning, Mediation courses and a Diversified Interest Programme with over 30 options every Friday afternoon. The school offers a range of IT-related activities, including the AI Gerontechnology Course, the ASTRON Space Program and a Creative Media Course designed for F.4 and F.5 DSE students. Furthermore, to promote a global outlook and global citizenship, the school organizes many study tours and cultural exchange programmes to the Mainland and different parts of the world. These include the Pearl River Delta Cultural Tour for all F.1 students, the Putonghua Language and Cultural Study Tour to Beijing for all F.2 students, the HKUST (Guangzhou) AI Summer Camp, the MIT Women’s Technology Program (WTP), the NASA HASSE Space Programme, the Summer School STEM & Entrepreneurship Programme at Christ Church College, Oxford University for F.3-F.5 students, the Music Tour to Italy, and Language Immersion tours to Spain, France, Germany, Japan and Korea for those taking the related disciplines. |
| (4) Major Renewed Emphases in the School Curriculum | : | 1. Moral and Civic Education: The school offers Religious Studies, Ethics, Life & Society, Citizenship & Social Development, and Personal, Social & Health Education to nurture students’ positive values and attitudes as well as develop their national identity and love for their country, so that they can contribute positively to their home, profession, society, motherland and the world. 2. Reading to Learn: A Silent Reading Period is included in our regular timetable every day. The school has joined the Hong Kong Public Library’s Reading Scheme, and combines this with regular book recommendation sessions, book review competitions, reading awards and exhibitions in school to instill good reading habits in our students. 3. Project Learning: The school offers subjects like Learning to Learn, Creative Media, and introduces Project-based Learning Assessment to enhance students’ self-learning and project skills. 4. IT for Interactive Learning: As a Centre of Excellence for IT in Education, teachers and students are able to learn more proactively and independently with the support of information technology as well as through online school-based learning platforms. 5. Education for Sustainable Development: In alignment with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we are committed to cultivating environmental awareness, social responsibility, and ethical citizenship. Through cross-curricular activities, experiential learning, and community engagement, students are encouraged to reflect on their role in building a more sustainable and equitable future. |
| (5) Life Planning Education | : | We aim to foster students' self-understanding, personal planning, goal setting, reflective habits of mind, and articulation of progression pathways. We equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to make wise and informed decisions in accordance with their interests, abilities, and orientations, and we guide them in integrating their career and academic aspirations with whole-person development to achieve the goal of lifelong learning. |
| Student Support | ||
| (1) Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity | : | Different strategies, including split classes, remedial & enhancement group for different subjects, Big Sisters Scheme, Peer Mentoring Programme, e-Learning platforms and support study groups help students with diverse learning needs. |
| (2) Whole School Approach to Integrated Education | : | Our school adopts a "whole-school participation" model to support students with special educational needs. Our Team members maintain close contact with class teachers, subject teachers, school social workers and parents to understand students' special needs and to provide appropriate counselling and specific support, such as those for teaching and assessment. The school has in place an evaluation mechanism and conducts regular observation of students' learning performance. Adjustment is made to our arrangements to ensure that our measures are effective. Our school is also committed to promoting an inclusive culture and uses the "Learning Support Grant" to provide teachers and students with a variety of activities, such as mindfulness workshops and art therapy lessons, to help students improve their mental health and to promote personal growth. |
| (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; 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. In order to deepen our Non-Chinese Speaking Paulinians’ appreciation of the Chinese Language and Culture, we use Putonghua as the medium of instruction for their Chinese Language lessons. |
| (4) Measures to Provide Adaptation for Learning and Assessment | : | Students are assessed on their overall academic performance through different modes across different subjects. These assessments extend beyond traditional quizzes and examinations, incorporating continuous evaluation methods to provide a more holistic understanding of each student’s progress. In addition to formal assessments, we use e-learning platforms that support ongoing engagement and interactive learning. Thematic projects are also part of the curriculum, allowing students to explore subjects in depth and apply what they have learnt in practical ways. This diverse approach not only provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning outcomes in different ways but also encourages a deeper understanding of the material, empowering them to take charge of their learning and develop essential skills. |
| (5) Fee Remission | : | Our school offers full school fee remission, 3/4, 1/2 or 1/4 school fee remission. Needy students, including those from families receiving the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) and students receiving financial assistance provided by the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) could apply for fee remission. - Newly admitted students could apply for the school fee remission after 2 week(s) of commencement of the new school year. Application results will be announced within 4 week(s) after submission of applications. The application for Fee Remission is open throughout the whole academic year. - Please visit the web-link in our school’s website for details of school fee remission scheme, including the family income limits. |
| Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos | ||
| (1) Home-School Co-operation | : | Home-School Co-operation is greatly supported by the Parent-Teacher Association which symbolizes the educational partnership between parents and teachers. The school organizes at least two Parents' Days a year to maintain close contact between parents and teachers that enhance home-school co-operation. |
| (2) School Ethos | : | The school cherishes a simple lifestyle and a harmonious atmosphere so that students are exposed to a happy and motivating learning environment. Students are encouraged to make good use of the opportunities available for life-long and life-wide learning, and to develop their individual potentials by actively participating in a range of school activities. |
| Future Development | ||
| (1) School Development Plan | : | This year, our school theme is ‘Innovating Today Transforming Tomorrow’. The school provides a diverse and innovative curriculum which incorporates elements of STEAM education and entrepreneurship, to offer multiple pathways to students and to prepare them for tertiary education in a fast-changing technological world. The school also promotes national education inside and outside the classroom to foster Paulinians with a strong national identity and aspirations to build a better tomorrow for Hong Kong, China and the world. In addition, the school hopes to gradually introduce the learning of a third language for Paulinians so that they are prepared to participate in the Belt and Road initiatives when opportunities arise. Furthermore, to promote a healthy lifestyle and promote students' mental health, the school will infuse the 4Rs: Rest, Relaxation, Relationships and Resilience into school life so as to create a happy and healthy campus environment for students, thereby improving the overall healthy culture of the school. In alignment with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our school focuses on promoting Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to cultivate students’ environmental awareness, social responsibility, and ethical citizenship. Through cross-disciplinary activities, experiential learning, and community engagement, we encourage students to reflect on their roles and responsibilities in building a more sustainable and equitable future. |
| (2) Teacher Professional Training and Development | : | Our teachers participate in many international conferences and projects, such as the Microsoft Innovative Teachers’ World Summit, Habits of Mind (HOM) and AI learning courses to equip themselves for future challenges. |
| Life-wide Learning (Including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be Provided through Key Learning Areas, Extra-curricular Activities, Co-curricular Activities, etc.) | : | The school offers 72 clubs and societies that are under the following categories: Academic, Religious, Performing Arts, Sports and Services. Besides, students are also encouraged to participate in various joint-school activities, overseas language immersion programmes, community services, local and international conferences and competitions to broaden their horizons and enhance their global awareness. |
| Others | : | The Scholarship and Fee Remission Scheme: The school strongly believes that no talented students should be denied admission to SPCS due to financial reasons. Therefore, we implement a Fee Remission Scheme as well as a Financial Support Scheme to assist students with financial needs. Besides, we offer generous scholarships to students who attain outstanding achievements in academic and non-academic areas. Around 30% of students will benefit from the fee remission/scholarship scheme. Green School Policy: The school aims to maintain a safe and environmentally-friendly teaching and learning atmosphere for all members of the school and strives to enhance students' and staff's awareness of the importance of environmental conservation through education. The school has completed the green-roof garden project supported by the Environment and Conservation Fund and was awarded the Hong Kong Green School Award of 2006, 2012 & 2018 respectively and the Gold Award in the Youth Energy-saving Award Competition for its unfailing effort in energy conservation. Besides, our school was awarded as one of the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Exemplary School by UNESCO HK in 2011 and 2013 respectively. The school was the Champion of the Grand ESD Thematic Award in the 8th Educational for Sustainable Development Learning Programme and it was awarded the UNESCO China Sustainable Development Education for 20 Years Outstanding Team in 2018. |
| Direct Public Transportation to School | : | Bus (Causeway Bay), MTR (Tin Hau, Causeway Bay), van, tram. |
| Remarks | : | - |
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Last revision date: 5/12/2025
