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PLK Vicwood K.T. Chong

Sixth Form College

School Report

2012 - 2013

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PLK Vicwood K.T. Chong Sixth Form College

School Report

2012 - 2013

CONTENTS

Mission of Po Leung Kuk Education Services 2

Our School 3

Major Concerns - Achievements and Reflection 6

Our Learning and Teaching ..9

Support for Student Development 10

Student Performance 11

Financial Summary 15

Feedback on Future Planning 16

Appendix

1. Report on Use of Enhanced Senior Secondary Curriculum Support Grant 2. Report on Use of the Basic Capacity Enhancement Grant 3. Refined English Enhancement Scheme (REES) 4. School-based After-school Learning and Support Programme Report 5. Donations


Mission of Po Leung Kuk Education Services

Po Leung Kuk is a charitable organization serving the general public with the objective of

“protecting the young and the innocent” for over a century. The Kuk’s education services follow

the same objective in providing quality services to students.

Po Leung Kuk affiliated schools of different levels are all operated on a non-profit making basis.

The mission and policy of affiliated schools emphasize social benefits and keep pace with the

current needs of the society.

“Compassion, Respect, Diligence and Integrity” is the motto of Po Leung Kuk affiliated schools.

“Cognitive, Aesthetic, Social, Physical, Moral development” are all emphasized in the cultivation

of students, and students are expected to contribute to society with what they have learnt.

The School Management Committee of Po Leung Kuk affiliated schools is a committee with no

political or religious agenda. People should be free to express their feelings and beliefs, so,

provided that the law has been complied with and the school order is not threatened, all schools of

thought and all religions can co-exist in schools.

Po Leung Kuk is a Non-Governmental Organization established by the Chinese. The Kuk is

concerned about the community and the Mainland and is dedicated to the development of Chinese

culture. The affiliated schools encourage students to participate in social services to develop their

sense of responsibility towards our country and its various nationalities, which in turn cultivates in

them an open and optimistic attitude as well as a global perspective.


Our School

1. School Goals

Po Leung Kuk Vicwood K.T. Chong Sixth Form College aspires to be a leading aided senior secondary college in Hong Kong, providing quality senior form education. It seeks to actualize its vision by:

(1) providing a strong academic focus, enabling students to pursue further studies in tertiary and post-secondary institutions,

(2) encouraging the development and practice of self-respect and self-discipline in a free but responsible and democratic school environment through a series of student-oriented practices,

(3) providing a learning environment that will foster students’ seriousness towards studies, independence, critical thinking, power of analysis and effective communication in both languages.

2. Composition of School Management Committee (before 2nd May, 2013) Chairman and Vice-Chairmen of Po Leung Kuk:

Ms. Jacqueline P.C. Leung (till 31.3.2013) Dr. Eric K.C. Cheng, M.H., OStJ, J.P. Ms. Angela O.K. Leong Dr. Pollyanna Y.W. Chu Dr. Eleanor K.C. Kwok, BBS Ms. Abbie S.K. Chan Dr. Margaret W.L. Choi (beginning from 1.4.2013)

Officers of Po Leung Kuk:

Mr. James Chan (Chief Executive Officer) Mr. Clifton K.C. Yeung (Principal Education Secretary) Mr. W.K. Au (Financial Controller)

Composition of Incorporated Management Committee (start from 2nd May, 2013)

School Managers:

Dr. Eric K.C. Cheng, M.H., OStJ, J.P. Ms. Angela O.K. Leong Dr. Pollyanna Y.W. Chu Dr. Eleanor K.C. Kwok, BBS Mr. James Chan Mr. Clifton K.C. Yeung Mr. W.K. Au Ms. Chik Mei Ling (School Principal, the ex-officio Manager) Mr. Ip Kit Tong (Teacher Manager) Mr. Tong Ching Lai (Alternate Teacher Manager)


3. Class Structure

4. Subjects Offered

S.4, S.5 and S.6 Compulsory Subjects: Chinese Language Education English Language Education Liberal Studies Mathematics Education (with Extended Module 1) Elective Subjects: Chinese Literature Chinese History Economics Geography Biology Chemistry Physics Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Information and Communication Technology Tourism and Hospitality Studies Health Management and Social Care

S.4 7 classes

S.5 5 classes

S.6 5 classes


5. School Facilities

The Sixth Form College’s teaching facilities have always been well above the standard. The whole campus is computerized: all teaching and some amenity areas are equipped with internet nodes and there are over 200 high speed computers available for student and teacher use. A video projector is installed in every classroom and special room. Teaching facilities: Classrooms: 24 Library: 1 Science Laboratories: 5 Multi-media Learning Centre: 1 Computer Rooms: 2 Language Centre: 1 Lecture Rooms: (Humanities Lecture Room and Business Lecture Room)

2 Tutorial Rooms: Studio for campus TV:

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Careers Library: 1

Amenity areas:

School Canteen Multi-purpose Playground Student Activity Centre Multi-purpose Hall Roof-top Garden Interview Rooms Counselling Room

6. School characteristics

Very broad and comprehensive curriculum: more than 110 combinations of NSS elective subjects

Comprehensive development in OLE including two lessons on Physical Education,

and two lessons on Integrated Arts.

Small group tutorial lessons

Student-initiated clubs and societies

Mentor system Medium class size

English-rich environment

Ease of IT facility access

Online library access

Good rapport among members of the learning community

Independent student union

High teacher-class ratio

Extended access to study room


Major Concerns - Achievements and Reflection Priority Task 1: To maximize students’ learning experiences and effectiveness

Achievements

1.1 To cater for students’ diverse needs, briefing sessions were held for S3 students and their parents at the Junior Secondary College to introduce the elective subjects offered, their respective requirements and possible combinations. The pros and cons of taking two or three elective subjects were also discussed. S4 students with an aptitude for Applied Learning courses were introduced to the programme and their interest was assessed before application.

It is a regular practice that form level meetings or discussions are held in the core subject panels to revise the scheme of work, adjust the teaching content and tailor-make teaching materials to better take care of students of diverse learning styles and abilities. Students’ progress is closely monitored to identify the needs for enhancement or remedial work.

1.2 A number of elite students were recommended for academic programmes run by tertiary

institutions at different times of the year and the courses they took were substantially subsidized by the School. The subsidy motivated more students to enquire about the scheme and volunteer to apply. Many of them established a link with the institutions by the end of the school year after taking part in a couple of academic programmes.

In collaboration with the Chinese University, the educational psychologist attached to the college continued to organize an elite programme for Po Leung Kuk schools for the second year. Twenty S5 students form our school benefited from this event to explore their academic and careers interest. Besides taking part in academic talks and workshops organized by external organizations recommended by teachers, students also initiated to take part in some academic competitions conducted by tertiary institutions.

Diversified teaching strategies with differentiated tasks were adopted after

evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of students in quizzes, uniform tests and examinations. Enhancement tutorial groups were coordinated to reinforce learning and remedial tutorial groups were run to ensure students falling behind could catch up. Revision classes were organised during school holidays to provide additional help to students who needed them.

Teachers shared their experience in ways to motivate students through peer lesson observation among themselves and with teachers from the Junior Secondary College. The English Department continued to run a bridging programme for S4 students in August with a focus on the teaching and learning of English in cross-curricular contexts.


1.3 Students’ interest in various subjects was raised by taking part in more

academic activities like talks, excursions, visits, field trips, art performances and competitions. The activities spread throughout the school year and enriched students’ experience outside class. Winning competitions was also a great morale boost.

1.4 Students’ academic improvement and achievements were appreciated in the form of

commendation letters, small gifts and academic prizes. Their achievements were also shared with fellow students during school assemblies.

Reflection

After the transition from AL to NSS, the seven classes of S4 were split into two groups. The more able students were allocated to 3X classes, taking three elective subjects while the less able ones were allocated to 2X classes, taking two electives. This narrowed the gap in the ability of both groups. This also allowed the able students to study more subjects and the less able ones to have more lessons in each subject. This arrangement proved effective and would continue in the coming two years.

Priority Task 2: To develop a positive learning attitude and outlook on life

Achievements

2.1 The Counselling Team designed a life education programme to train students from less able S4 classes for better communication and interpersonal skills. The feedback from students was encouraging. They benefited from the weekly programme and improved their self-understanding, peer relationships and family harmony. Teachers were positive about the programme and found that it reinforced what students learned in the Personal Growth module of Liberal Studies.

2.2 With the various opportunities to become leaders in the SU, Houses, Clubs and school teams,

student leaders acquired suitable leadership skills through interacting and collaborating with their peers. They also cultivated a sense of responsibility by serving the school and their fellow students. Student leaders were trained in leadership training activities such as leadership camps and training days.

2.3 A systematic plan was in force to expose students to different potential pathways so that they

could explore their academic and career interests throughout the three years of senior education. Such activities were conducted in different forms, including mentor group counseling, talks, sharing sessions, workshops and visits. S6 students were given projected


grades of each subject they took to help them assess their strengths in different subjects and make better JUPAS or other career-related choices. Students and parents were well informed of the exit pathways available and knew what was best for the students.

2.4 The effectiveness of current school rules and their implementation was regularly evaluated.

On the whole, the revised system worked and it was able to promote proper student behaviour. Students’ discipline problems decreased and a sense of self-discipline was cultivated. Meanwhile, class spirit was nurtured through the setting up of the class club, class activities, mentor day activities, inter-class competitions and counseling activities. A higher class spirit was achieved to facilitate learning and teaching.

Reflection

Student leaders were trained and they served as young mentors after training. Students began to show signs of a positive learning attitude and self-discipline. They realized, step by step, their potential and aptitude and became more realistic in making their JUPAS choices or other decisions on their exit pathways. Most of the S6 school leavers continued to study in different tertiary or post-secondary institutions, both locally and overseas.


Our Learning and Teaching

The college has a long tradition of maintaining a good learning atmosphere on the school premises. This ethos continues to have a positive influence on the new senior secondary students. Many of them are willing to learn and improve. Efforts are made to promote peer learning and to encourage students to be inquisitive. They are gradually trained to become independent learners and make steady progress in their studies. S4 students had a chance to use English to learn and to have fun during the week-long summer bridging programme. Their English reading skills were further reinforced with the introduction of the Scholastic Reading Programme. These measures helped them to adapt to the English learning environment. With the funding from REES, a native English tutor was employed to mobilize students to take part in English activities. Numerous English fun clubs were run to cater for students of different interests and levels of English proficiency. The Campus TV Team came alive under the leadership of the tutor and a group of enthusiastic student helpers. Seven issues of school newspapers have been published in print and an online version is also available with footage of student activities. For students planning to take the IELTS for further studies overseas, short courses were run by the native English teacher to coach them in writing, speaking and reading. The issue of diverse abilities in S4 has been lessened by the arrangement of putting the seven classes into three higher-ability classes taking three elective subjects and four lower-ability classes taking two. This new measure has substantially reduced the ability gap in each core subject class as well as in most elective subject classes. To better take care of less motivated students, teachers adopt diversified teaching strategies and prepare various types of assignments. The implementation of SBA in some subjects and the adoption of formative assessment have improved students’ performance in a gradual manner. Students’ progress is attributed to the professional, dedicated and effective teaching force, appropriate policies to raise students’ English language proficiency and split class tutorial lessons to help develop students’ higher order thinking skills.

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Support for Student Development

Under the through-train system with Po Leung Kuk Tong Nai Kan Junior Secondary College, talks were arranged for S4 students when they were studying S3 to better prepare them for the academic requirements, choice of elective subjects and school activities at the Sixth Form College. During the summer, S4 students attended an orientation day to learn about various aspects of school life from teachers and young mentors. The mentor system inherited from the sixth form education strengthens relationships between mentors and students. The small mentor group size (one mentor to around fifteen students) allows high quality pastoral care and guidance. Besides becoming independent learners, students at the Sixth Form College are expected to exercise self-discipline and show mutual respect. Developmental programmes are conducted by the Counselling Committee while preventive measures are introduced by the Discipline Committee. Good conduct is appreciated whereas misbehaviour is policed. The 3S Programme, which aims to empower students to serve the community, runs for two years for every cohort of S4 students. Careers guidance is well developed in our college. We assist students in choosing JUPAS and post-secondary courses. All information about possible avenues open to NSS students is collected and disseminated. Structured lessons on life planning, aptitude exploration and careers knowledge have been designed. Students who have an aptitude in special subjects are introduced to the Applied Learning Courses. In response to the inclusion policy, the college has a Student Support Team to cater for students with special educational needs. Teachers have been arranged to attend related training courses and the college has met the requirements set by the Education Bureau in terms of teacher training. We provide necessary help to cater for individual students’ special needs, such as academic tutoring, social skills training and accommodation for examinations. A major student problem at the Sixth Form College is examination stress. While students endeavour to make progress or to excel, they need help in overcome the occasional stress they may encounter. Mentors, counseling teachers, the school social worker and the educational psychologist affiliated to the college all work closely to monitor students’ physical and psychological well-being by providing individual counseling aimed at releasing their anxiety.


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Student Performance

Students’ performance in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination was generally satisfactory. The pass percentages of most subjects were comparable to the territory average.

The rate of students obtaining JUPAS offers and the rate of students eligible for a JUPAS offer (obtaining level 3 in Chinese Language and English Language, level 2 in Mathematics, Liberal Studies and one elective subject) were both higher than the territory average.

We are immensely proud of our track record of helping our students obtain university places, which reflects the great deal of effort put in by the students and teachers.


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Major Achievements in External Competitions in 2012-13

1. 64th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (English Classes) Certificate of Merit LAU YU HIM DICKY (4A) CHEUNG CHI TUNG FRANCES (4D) CHEUNG CHI KWAN AGNES (5C) POON TSZ FUNG (6A)

2. Global Travel & Tourism Partnership - Hong Kong 2012 Travel Writing Competition

Second Prize National Winner LAI CHI MEN KIRSTY NICOLE (5E) 3. Xtep Hong Kong Athletics League 2012 Women Discus Throw 2nd Runner-up

CHAN SZE LONG CHRISTY (6A)

4. Wofoo Millennium Entrepreneurship Programme (MEP XIII) Merit Award

LIU CHIU KIT(4B) KWOK KA LUN KALUN(4E) WONG TSZ FUNG THOMAS(4E) CHENG BIK WONG(5D)

5. HKSSF Inter-School Cross Country Competition 2012/2013 Division Three A Grade

Team Champion

CHENG SIN MAN VANESSA(5C) CHAN CHO WUN(5E) CHOY SHUK YING(5E) 6. HKSSF Inter-School Cross Country Competition 2012/2013 Division Three A Grade

1st Runner-up / Team Champion

YUEN SIN LING(5A) 7. HKSSF Inter-School Athletics Competition 2012/2013 Division Three (Area 4) A Grade

Girls Long Jump 3rd Runner-up

WONG CHING MAN(5A)

8. HKSSF Inter-School Athletics Competition 2012/2013 Division Three (Area 4) A Grade

Girls 1500M 3rd Runner-up

YUEN SIN LING(5A)

9. HKSSF Inter-School Swimming Championship 2012/2013 Division Three (Kowloon One) A Grade

Girls' 4X50M Relay 1st Runner-up, Girls' A Grade Overall 2nd Runner-up

LIU KA YING(5C) CHAN CHO WUN(5E) YEUNG TSZ LAM JAMIE(5C)

10. Po Leung Kuk Joint-School Swimming Gala Girls' 4X50M Relay 3rd Runner-up, Girls' Senior

Overall 3rd Runner-up, Girls' Overall 3rd Runner-up

LIU KA YING(5C) CHAN CHO WUN(5E) YEUNG TSZ LAM JAMIE(5C)


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11. Student of the Year Award

YIU MEI SIM (4C) CHAN TSUI LING (5E)

12. 2013 明日領袖獎

TSE HOI LAM(5E)

13. 第七屆「善言巧論:全港學生口語溝通大賽」中學文憑組小組討論項目(粵語) 中學文憑組小組討論項目優異獎/中學文憑組小組討論項目最佳論手

POON TSZ FUNG(6A)

14. 第七屆「善言巧論:全港學生口語溝通大賽」中學文憑組備稿演講項目(普通話) 中學文憑組備稿演講項目表現優異

CHAN TSUI LING(5E) POON TSZ FUNG(6A)

15. 第七屆「善言巧論:全港學生口語溝通大賽」中學文憑組詩詞獨誦亞軍

POON TSZ FUNG(6A)

16. 「乖孩子、好學生」獎勵計劃

LI KA HO (5C) CHAN TSUI LING (5E)


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List of Scholarship and Grant Recipients in 2013-2013

1. Law's Charitable Foundation - Applied Learning Scholarship IP SIN CHING (5A) WONG SIN LUNG (5B) CHAN KA KIT (5C) 2. Po Leung Kuk Three Reverend Masters Memorial Scholarship CHAN TSUI LING (5E) 3 Po Leung Kuk Wong Sau Yu Scholarship JIAN HUIHUA (4B) 4. Po Leung Kuk Wu Ho Wing Ching Memorial Education Fund TAM YUK LAM (5E) 5. Po Leung Kuk Ho Yuk Ching Children & Education Fund CHAU HIU YIN (4C) 6. Po Leung Kuk Ng Sun Chink Sarn Memorial Scholarship CHENG KA MAN (4C) 7. Po Leung Kuk Scholarship for Secondary Schools LI LAI YEE (4C) TAM YUK LAM (5E) 8. Po Leung Kuk Mr Leung Chiu Scholarship LIU KIN WAN (4C) 9. Po Leung Kuk Lai Li Hing Best Improved Scholarship YAU YEE YING (4B) 10. Sir Edward Youde Memorial Prize CHAN TSUI LING (5E) 11. Kowloon West Chaoren Association Limited Scholarship (Hard Working) TAM YUK LAM (5E) 12. Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers(2012/13) MA MING SUM (6A)


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Feedback on Future Planning

Although the solid academic foundation of the college gives us many reasons to be optimistic about the future, it seems that the college is relatively more effective in nurturing more able students and less so in attending to less able ones. Adjustment to teaching strategy and resource deployment is needed to put more focus to help less able students to improve. With the unfailing support of the Kuk, and the joint effort of the Junior Secondary College, the college will ensure the satisfaction of all its stakeholders through continued excellence in academic performance and student guidance on further studies and career planning.


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School-based After-school Learning and Support Programmes 2012/13 school year Programme Report

Name of School: PLK Vicwood K.T. Chong Sixth Form College

Project Coordinator: Mr. Lam Chor Kwong Contact Telephone No.: 23905010__

A. Information on Activities under the Programme Name of activity Actual no. of grant

beneficiaries #

served

Average attendance

rate

Period/Date activity held Actual expenses

($)

Method(s) of evaluation (e.g. test,

questionnaires, etc)

Name of partner/ service provider (if applicable)

Remarks if any (e.g. students’ learning and affective outcome)

Mentor Day Activities 38 100% 28/9/2012 $3,060 questionnaire --- Code 02

Training Camps/ Courses

1. Young Mentors

2. Disciplinary Prefects

3. House Committee

4

10

7

100%

100%

100%

29-30/9/2012

6-7/10/2012 & 27/9/2012

5-6/10/2012

$640

$1,344

$910

observation

questionnaire

observation

------

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Code 03

Code 05, 06

Code 04

HKCU Winter Program for the Gifted & Talented

2012

1 100% 27-29/1/2013 $780 observation CUHK Code 08

The Seventh Speaking Contest for Hong Kong

Students

2 100% 11/2012 $330 observation ------ Code 07

Aesthetic Development Programme --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Taichung Cultural Study Tour 14 100% 23- 25/3/2013 $18,852 questionnaire Code 09

International Dancing Camp 2012 1 100% 23-26/7/2012 $900 observation Code 01

Total Expenses $26,816

Note:

# Grant beneficiaries – referring to target students in receipt of CSSA/SFAA full grant and disadvantaged students identified by the school.


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B. Project Effectiveness

Achievements of the activities conducted to the grant-beneficiaries are rated as follows:

Please put a “” against the most appropriate box.

Improved No Change

DecliningNot

ApplicableSignificant Moderate Slight

Learning Effectiveness

a) Students’ motivation for learning b) Students’ study skills c) Students’ academic achievement d) Students’ learning experience outside classroom

e) Your overall view on students’ learning effectiveness

Personal and Social Development f) Students’ self-esteem g) Students’ self-management skills h) Students’ social skills i) Students’ interpersonal skills j) Students’ cooperativeness with others k) Students’ attitudes toward schooling l) Students’ outlook on life m) Your overall view on students’ personal and social

development

Community Involvement n) Students’ participation in extracurricular and

voluntary activities

o) Students’ sense of belonging p) Students’ understanding on the community q) Your overall view on students’ community

involvements

C. Comments on the project conducted Problems/difficulties encountered when implementing the project (You may tick more than one box)

unable to identify the target students (i.e., students receiving CSSA, SFAA full grant); difficult to decide on the 10% discretionary quota; target students unwilling to join the programmes; the quality of service provided by partner/service provider not satisfactory; tutors inexperienced and classroom management skills unsatisfactory; the amount of administrative work leads to apparent increase on teachers’ workload; complicated to fulfill the requirements for handling funds disbursed by EMB; the reporting requirements too complicated and time-consuming; Others (Please specify):

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Donations (2012-2013)

Name of Donors Items Purposes of Donation

1

莊啟程主席

「莊啟程盃｣一隻 ($7,000)

獎勵本屆及日後運動會全場

總冠軍之用

2

蘇港紡織品有限公司

環保袋一箱 (共四百個) ~ $800

供教師、學生使用

3 Po Leung Kuk 開卷有益捐款及配對撥款 $8,525.6

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