NG  WAH CATHOLIC  SECONDARY  SCHOOL
NG WAH CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL

5 CHOI HUNG ROAD KOWLOON

Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School is dedicated to nurturing youth with a well-rounded education. Based on Christian values and the invaluable essence of Chinese culture, Ng Wah provides balanced and quality education to youngsters to enhance the quality of life for them morally, intellectually, spiritually and physically. In facing the challenging future, they can contribute to their family, society and country positively and proactively with love, intelligence, competence and commitment.

Supervisor / Chairman of Management Committee Rev. Chan Tak Hung, Philip
School Head Ms. Li Yuen Yee
Finance Type Aided
Session Whole Day
Student Gender Boys
Sponsoring Body The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
Religion Catholicism
Year of Commencement of Operation 1965
School Motto IN CONSILIO SAPIENTIA
Area Occupied by the School About 4,500 Sq. M

S1 -
S2 -
S3 -
S4 -
S5 -
S6 -
Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) "$40"
Student Union / Association Fee "$20"
Approved Charges for non-standard items S1 to S5 ($250)<br>S6 ($150)
Other Charges 0

Number of teaching posts in the approved establishment 60
Total number of teachers in the school 64
Qualifications and professional training (%)
Teacher Certificate / Diploma in Education 97%
Bachelor Degree 0%
Master/ Doctorate Degree or above 56%
Special Education Training 54%
Years of Experience (%)
0 - 4 years 19%
5 - 9 years 3%
10 years or above 78%

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, Putonghua, Chinese History, Ethics and Religious Education, Computer Literacy, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, STEM (S.1 and S.2), Geography (S.3), History (S.3), <br>Life and Society (S.3), Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1 and S.2),<br>Integrated Science-Physics (S.3), Integrated Science-Chemistry (S.3)
English as the medium of instruction English Language
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum Mathematics, Integrated Science (S.1 and S.2), Integrated Science-Biology (S.3)
S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the medium of instruction Ethics and Religious Studies (DSE); Chinese Language;<br>Citizenship and Social Development; Chinese History; History; Economics;<br>Geography; Visual Arts; Physical Education (DSE); Information and Communication Technology;<br>Business, Accounting and Financial Studies; Ethics and Religious Education; Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction English Language
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum Mathematics (Compulsory Part); Physics; Chemistry; Biology; Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1)

Language Policy Chinese is the MOI in junior forms. According to our school-based MOI arrangements, some subjects in some junior form classes adopt English as the MOI, including Mathematics (S.1 to S.3), Integrated Science (S.1 and S.2) and Biology (S.3). Through morning assembly sharing, Extensive Reading Scheme, English Ambassador Activities, English Corner, Phonetic Class and English Enrichment Courses, students' English proficiency will be enhanced.
Learning and Teaching Strategies The school helps to develop students' generic skills. We encourage students to be keen learners. Through collaborative lesson preparation, peer observation, open lesson observation, IT in teaching and project learning, teachers are able to enhance learning and teaching effectiveness.
School-based curriculum 1. Electives: 2X. TWO or THREE Elective Subjects<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: The school implement "STEM" curriculum in S1 and S2 to cultivate students' innovation and technology spirit. Besides, courses and activities with different contents are systematically arranged for students at all levels to enrich their learning experience and cultivate them to establish a positive outlook on life during every Tuesday Student Formation Lessons and Thursday Self-regulated Lessons. Our target is to nurture students learning skills, reading strategies, and to enhance their ability to learn independently.<br><br>
Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity To cater for student diversity, class allocation and split-class policies will be implemented. Through collaborative curriculum planning, teachers will adopt adequate and diversified teaching strategies such as e-learning, differentiated worksheets and group learning tasks. Enhancement and remedial learning programmes will be regularly organized for both junior and senior forms. Moreover, students are encouraged to join various co-curricular activities to develop personal interests and potential.
Approach to Integrated Education Our school strives to implement integrated education. Through whole-school approach and comprehensive services, we hope to enhance students’ learning effectiveness and encourage them to engage in all-rounded school activities. Student Support Team includes Vice Principal, SEN co-ordinator, guidance teachers, School Social-Worker, counsellors, Speech Therapist and Education Psychologist. Besides, to foster school-parents' co-operation, programmes such as parents and students gatherings, and careers planning meetings will be held.
Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Home-School Co-operation The PTA actively holds regular meetings and also participates in activities by school, including parent volunteers, School Outings, Workshops, 'Respect Our Teachers' Campaign, Parents' Day and other school functions.
School Ethos We have implemented the whole school approach in school-based counseling and discipline work by strengthening the collaboration among class teachers and the Character Building Team. The "Two-teachers" Scheme and the class teacher's period are provided to give proper care to each student. The Student Award Scheme and the class-based Smart Team Award Scheme are to affirm and encourage students' participation in extra-curricular activities to help them develop whole-person development.
School Development Plan 1. To promote a sense of responsibility and a positive outlook on life form students, through a variety of learning experiences.<br>2. To enhance students' self-regulated learning and creative thinking by implementing digital learning strategies as well as the STEM education.
Teacher Professional Training and Development Apart from staff development days, seminars and visits are arranged throughout the year.
Life-wide Learning There are more than 30 clubs, societies, school teams and interest groups. All S.1 and S.2 students must at least attend one life-wide learning activity to nurture perseverance and cultivate different interests. Furthermore, “Student Award Scheme" is set up to encourage and recognize students' positive development in co-curricular activities and moral imperatives.