HENRIETTA SECONDARY SCHOOL
HENRIETTA SECONDARY SCHOOL

2 CITY GARDEN ROAD NORTH POINT HONG KONG

Based on the school ethos : “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6)”, and the core values : "Faith, Love, Loyalty, Honesty", we provide holistic education, and aspire to be an outstanding Christian school with “Faith to the Lord”, “Love to global neighbors”, “Loyalty to learn and teach”, and “Honesty to lead”.

Secondary School Profile

Supervisor / Chairman of Management Committee Prof. Chiu Chi Kwan, Warren
School Head Mr. Ng Ho Yin
Finance Type Aided
Session Whole Day
Student Gender Co-educational
Sponsoring Body Hong Kong Baptist Church
Religion Protestantism / Christianity
Year of Commencement of Operation 1946
School Motto Faith, Love, Loyalty, Honesty.
Area Occupied by the School About 5,762 Sq. M

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Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) "$60"
Student Union / Association Fee "$10"
Approved Charges for non-standard items $310 (Students whose family suffers from financial difficulties can apply for the exemption.)
Other Charges 0

Number of teaching posts in the approved establishment 55
Total number of teachers in the school 59
Qualifications and professional training (%)
Teacher Certificate / Diploma in Education 90%
Bachelor Degree 0%
Master/ Doctorate Degree or above 41%
Special Education Training 68%
Years of Experience (%)
0 - 4 years 15%
5 - 9 years 10%
10 years or above 75%

S1 Number of classes 4
S2 Number of classes 4
S3 Number of classes 4
S4 Number of classes 4
S5 Number of classes 4
S6 Number of classes 4

S.1 - S.3
Chinese as the medium of instruction Chinese Language, Chinese History, Biblical Knowledge, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Putonghua, Emotion and Value Education, Life and Society
English as the medium of instruction English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science (S.1 and S.2)
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum S.1-S.2: History, Geography, Music, Life & Technology (Computer, Home Economics and Design & Technology)<br>S.3: History, Geography, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Music, Computer
S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the medium of instruction Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Chinese Literature (S.4, S.5), Visual Arts, Physical Education, Biblical Knowledge
English as the medium of instruction English Language, Mathematics, Information & Communication Technology
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Geography

Language Policy Please refer to the "Others" field.
Learning and Teaching Strategies Our school stresses the importance of self-learning. We encourage our students to reflect, question, and keep records of their learning progress to consolidate the acquired knowledge. Additionally, we make concerted efforts to facilitate students' learning.<br>School-based Support Services from EDB: The school has joined school-based support services in STEM Education, History, Integrated Science, and Citizenship and Social Development to enhance professional discussions. Positive Education: We aim to encourage students and recognize their performance through an award scheme called the 'Well Done Card.' Additionally, students are encouraged to participate in class activities through the 'Classroom Learning Award' programme. Furthermore, several scholarships have been established to acknowledge students' efforts, including outstanding academic performance, improvements in studies, diversified learning achievements, and sports performance. Enhancing students' English levels: The school has implemented a streaming teaching policy in senior forms to enhance English proficiency. Additionally, English announcements and an English reading programme are organized to provide students with more exposure to English learning. Furthermore, overseas service-learning tours will be organized during the Easter holiday to enhance English language learning, foster students' sense of service, and broaden their perspectives.<br>.Education Research Team: An Education Research Team for teaching and learning has been established, comprising teachers from different subjects. The team aims to investigate and design effective cross-curricular lessons through lesson observation and evaluation. Professional discussions and development are promoted throughout the entire school. Well-use of Information Technology in Learning: The school has introduced and practiced “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) for five years. The school aims to strengthen the interaction between teachers and students and improve learning efficiency. Teachers can utilize diverse e-learning tools to monitor students' learning progress, thereby providing care and support for their academic development.
School-based curriculum 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. A total of 117 selected combinations of subjects.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Form One has Reading Lessons. Life and Society and Emotion and Value Education are set up in the junior secondary levels with a view to building up students’ positive values. Since 2021-2022, Aspiration Driven Curriculum (ADC) is set up among senior secondary levels students, the curriculum consists of ‘Growth Mindset’, self-directed learning, career planning, social service, international perspective, multicultural activities and goal-setting programmes. We hope to nurture students’ sense of autonomy, innovation, problem-solving and communication skills, exercise their talents, and sense of strive for excellence and assistance to their lifelong learning aspiration and attitudes. A "Personal Branding" career planning course will be organized for Form Five, with a focus on students' learning experiences and individual traits, aimed at helping them achieve their goals of pursuing higher education. Additionally, a school-wide "Neighbor Watch" comprehensive learning week will be implemented, involving the participation of all students. This week will emphasize service learning and include local and international exchanges and learning activities. By integrating different cultures, communities, regions, and academic disciplines, students will have the opportunity to broaden their horizons, engage in diverse learning experiences, and develop a greater appreciation for the value and significance of such activities in personal growth.
Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity The School-based Support Services provided by the Education Bureau in Mathematics, History, STEM.S (S for Service) education and Integrated Science have been completed. The goal of catering for students’ diversity is achieved through the sustainable development of the Support Services. The Special Education Needs and Talent Management Team supports the needs of the gifted students and encourage them to enroll in the relevant courses. ‘Fellow traveler’ training program is conducted by the Counselling Team to motivate students to support each other and grow together.
Approach to Integrated Education Please refer to the "Others" field.
Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Home-School Co-operation We have developed a "Welcome in" culture with the parents in the past few years, Parent-Teacher Association was established in 1991. A Parent-Teacher Association Centre was established. Parent's Handbook is prepared to allow parents to understand the school system and activities. The aim is to strengthen the relationship and communication between parents and our school. In the Parent Resources Centre. Through taking part in parent child activities and school-based parents' seminars, parents can participate in school management in order to work closely with the school.
School Ethos We have maintained a good ethos and a good teacher-student relationship. We foster students' development with love and inspiration. We put our emphasis on nurturing students' self-discipline and bearing responsibility, so that they can enjoy the secondary school lives, reaching their goals and realizing their dreams. In accordance with students' financial needs, we have implemented the Pocket Money Subsidy Scheme to help those students in need. We mould our students to become pillars of society who care for others and contribute to society.
School Development Plan Based on the school aspiration, mission and the educational belief, we aspire to be an outstanding Christian school with ‘Faith to the Lord’, ‘Love to global neighbors’, ‘Loyalty to learn and teach’, and ‘Honesty to lead’. We add values to students in four areas: ‘The development of faith in Christ for self-understanding’, ‘Love towards the globe and grasp the chances for growth’, ‘Be loyal on knowledge exploration and the enrichment of morality’, ‘The demonstration of integrity in leadership and serving’. Our school has a 6-year development plan involving 2 cycles. The theme is ‘Healthy Living; Wonderful Life’. The aim is to foster our students a healthy lifestyle during their golden period at our School. In 2023-24, we will focus on ‘Study Well’ and ‘Well-structured Daily Routine’. We hope our students can develop study skills and apply them in their learning. At the same time, they will learn how to love themselves and others. We hope students’ academic development, health and psychological development can be mutually facilitated. Our School is dedicated to promote the self-directed learning of our students, hoping to nurture their positive and enthusiastic life views, and strengthen the professional assistance towards our teaching staff for the sustainable development of the School.
Teacher Professional Training and Development With the aim of encouraging continuing education among our teaching staff, a scholarship for Continuing Professional Development of Teachers has been established. There are 24 teachers with Master’s degrees this year. Through Staff Development Days, teachers are given chances to share their teaching and learning so that their efforts and achievement can be recognized. It aims to enhance teachers' development.
Life-wide Learning All students are arranged into four houses. We provide students with more than 30 school clubs and interest groups. These clubs and groups can be classified into six areas, namely, religion, study, physical education, discipline, art and interest groups.