CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE S W CHAN  MEMORIAL COLLEGE
CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE S W CHAN MEMORIAL COLLEGE

12, FAI MING ROAD, FANLING NEW TERRITORIES

In the spirit of Christianity, our school aims to foster whole-person development through education. We believe that every student is uniquely created by God. Therefore, we strive to nurture students’ self-esteem and help them to realize their potential and talents. We are committed to facilitating students’ spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic development.

Secondary School Profile

Supervisor / Chairman of Management Committee Prof. Kwan Kin Ming
School Head Mr. Kwong Wing Sun Vincent
Finance Type Aided
Session Whole Day
Student Gender Co-educational
Sponsoring Body Kowloon Tong Church of Chinese Christian & Mission Alliance
Religion Protestantism / Christianity
Year of Commencement of Operation 1998
School Motto The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Area Occupied by the School About 8,900 Sq. M

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S2 -
S3 -
S4 -
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S6 -
Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) "$20"
Student Union / Association Fee "$10"
Approved Charges for non-standard items Quality Campus Development Fund: $300
Other Charges 0

Number of teaching posts in the approved establishment 68
Total number of teachers in the school 72
Qualifications and professional training (%)
Teacher Certificate / Diploma in Education 97%
Bachelor Degree 0%
Master/ Doctorate Degree or above 47%
Special Education Training 47%
Years of Experience (%)
0 - 4 years 20%
5 - 9 years 22%
10 years or above 58%

S1 Number of classes 5
S2 Number of classes 5
S3 Number of classes 5
S4 Number of classes 5
S5 Number of classes 5
S6 Number of classes 5

S.1 - S.3
Chinese as the medium of instruction Chinese Language, Mathematics (F.1), Life and Society, Chinese History, History, Geography, Design and Technology (F.1-2) STEAM (F.3), Technology and Living, Computer Literacy, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Putonghua, Christian Education & Ethics, Other Learning Experiences (F.1-2), Leadership Training Courses (F.1-2)
English as the medium of instruction English Language, Science (F.1-F.2)
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum Mathematics (F.2 and F.3), Science (F.3)
S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the medium of instruction Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Economics, Geography, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Biology, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management and Social Care, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Physical Education (DSE), Japanese (DSE, F.6), Applied Learning (Mode 2): 1. Child Care and Development, 2. Rehabilitation Care Practice (F.4-F.5), Music#, VA#, T&L#, D&T#, Sport Science#, Coding and Creative Media#, Christian Education & Ethics#, P.E.#, Financial Management Education#, Science Inquiry# (# non-DSE subjects)
English as the medium of instruction English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2, Applied Learning (Mode 2): English for Business Services (F.4-F.5)
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum Mathematics, Biology

Language Policy (1) The medium of instruction in junior levels is mainly Cantonese whereas Science and Mathematics (Some classes)are taught in English. (2) English Day will be implemented once a week to create an English-learning environment. Also, English activities and overseas study tours will be organized. (3)Specialized teaching in language subjects. (4) Three native English teachers have been recruited to increase the opportunities for students to communicate in English through activities both inside and outside the classroom, in order to arouse their interest in learning English.
Learning and Teaching Strategies (1) With the support of the e-learning resource bank, a creative and specialized school-based curriculum has been developed. (2) In order to strengthen the learning ability of students as "autonomous learners" and cater for learners’ diversity, an "autonomous learning" teaching model is adopted in each subject. (3) Through a variety of project learning tasks, students are expected to develop the nine generic skills. (4) Lesson studies will be conducted in subjects in order to recognize the difficulties in students’ learning and enhance teaching effectiveness.
School-based curriculum 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Students can choose from 16 elective subjects in the senior curriculum.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: <br>Senior curriculum:<br>(1) In order to allow students to learn extensively, three of the five classes in the senior forms take three elective subjects, and the other two classes take two elective subjects and one Applied Learning subject; <br>(2) Students of one of the classes take three STEAM-related elective subjects to enhance the synergetic effect among the subjects.<br><br>School-based Curriculum: <br>(1) The school-based Chinese Language Curriculum and Reading Period, experimentation and inquiry-based Science curriculum, and school-based STEAM curriculum.<br>(2) School-based Physical and Aesthetic Education curriculum is introduced in senior forms including Coding and Creative Media, Visual Arts, Music, Sports Science, Science Inquiry and Financial Management Education, to foster students’ whole person development and explore life planning.
Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity (1) To help elite students strive for excellence and develop their potentials to the fullest, gifted students of different subjects are recommended to join elite programmes, experiential courses at university and inter-school competitions. <br>(2) Learning support measures and policies to cater for different learning needs (including lesson studies and lesson observations) are coordinated by the school. <br>(3) Revision classes and homework counselling programmes which encourage students’ reflective skills and facilitate strength development are organized. <br>(4) During the period of real-time online lessons, teachers make phone calls to students and their parents regularly to understand students' learning progress and their daily routines so as to provide professional assistance.
Approach to Integrated Education (1) A professional team comprising of the "Special Education Needs Coordinator", "Special Education Needs Support Teachers", Educational Psychologists and Speech Therapists has been formed to implement the "whole school participation" model of integrated education. Relevant budgets have been allocated and resources are used to take care of students by providing assessment, referral, counselling and training services. The team maintains close communication with parents of students with special educational needs and provide appropriate support measures for students with special educational needs.<br>(2) After-school support programmes including executive skills and social skill classes, literacy enhancement classes are organized based on students’ diverse needs.<br>(3) Speech therapists are hired to provide regular training of speech and communication skills to students and collaborate with teachers and parents.<br>(4) Learning Support Committee collaborate with Discipline and Counselling Committee and Life Planning and Career Guidance Committee to organise counselling activities for students.
Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Home-School Co-operation (1) For the purpose of enhancing communication between parents and our school, a Parents’ Day and Parents’ Nights are held every year. An extra of three more meetings, such as Orientation Days and gatherings are organized for Form 1 students and parents so that parents can understand more about our school. <br>(2) According to the needs of parents of different forms, talks or workshops for School-based assessment and subject selection etc. will be held. <br>(3) The Parent-Teacher Association organizes a variety of recreational activities such as outings, workshops, interest courses, voluntary services and parent talks. <br>(4) In addition to the report cards, student performance reports which outline students learning and discipline performances are regularly distributed in order to promote home-school communication.
School Ethos (1) Our school places emphasis on both discipline and love. While practising strict rules, we also promote a caring atmosphere.<br>(2) We advocate a whole-person education based on biblical truths. We aim at educating our students to develop a positive attitude towards life.<br>(3) Through positive discipline and counseling, students’ growth groups and the ‘two class teachers’ policy, our teachers are able to develop an effective support network for our students.
School Development Plan (1) In order to cater for learner diversity, different teaching strategies are adopted to design lessons and assignments of different dimensions and levels of difficulties in accordance with students' learning difficulties. <br>(2) Students' autonomous learning ability is strengthened so they are able to form questions and set learning goals in class. <br>(3) As far as whole person education is concerned, the school is committed to strengthening the development of student communities, through diversified campus life experiences, establishing good interpersonal relationships among students, positive values and enhancing students’ resilience.
Teacher Professional Training and Development (1) To equip teachers with the knowledge of the latest educational development and get them involved in the school development, all teachers are invited to attend seminars and workshops on the three staff development days. <br>(2) In addition, our teachers have collaborative lesson-planning sessions. There is also a lesson observation week, teaching demonstrations and new teacher mentoring scheme to enhance teachers’ effectiveness. <br>(3) The Science Education Team of our school serves as the coordinating school of the QEF Thematic Network on “Creative STEM Education Driven by Scientific Investigation”, leading more than 10 secondary schools and 4 primary schools to develop school-based STEAM curriculum. <br>(4) Our school was appointed by the Education Bureau as an "IT in Education Centre of Excellence" to promote the development of artificial intelligence in teaching in primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong.
Life-wide Learning (1) There are more than 40 extra-curricular activities ranging over six areas: Subject-based Clubs, Interest Groups, Physical and Aesthetic Activities, Community and School Services, Performing Art and Religious Activities. <br>(2) The classes of ‘Other Learning Experiences’ tailor-made for all F.1 and F.2 students provide a variety of physical and aesthetic activities.<br>(3) In order to facilitate whole-person development, apart from Physical Education, a host of school-based physical and aesthetic elective subjects (Music, Sports Science, Visual Art, Design and Technology, Technology and Living, Coding and Multimedia, Science Inquiry and Financial Management) are offered in senior forms. <br>(4) Student Retreat Day allows students to reshape their growth direction, feel the support, and strengthen the motivation of life by reflecting on solitude and talking with their class teacher.<br>(5) A student union, four clubs and ten service teams have been set up. <br>(6) Our school has designed an innovative leadership training programme. Students are required to develop their full potential and strive for excellence through programmes like workshops, internship programme and leadership training camp. <br>(7) The school encourages students to participate in a variety of community services. "Elder Academy" is set up by the cooperation with YWCA to provide our students the opportunities to serve the elderly in our neighbourhood. <br>(8) The Moral and Civic Education Committee has organised a wide range of activities.