THE SALVATION ARMY WILLIAM BOOTH SECONDARY SCHOOL
THE SALVATION ARMY WILLIAM BOOTH SECONDARY SCHOOL

100 YUK WAH STREET TSZ WAN SHAN KOWLOON

We aspire to be a dynamic learning community that fosters and demonstrates care, love, respect, faith, character and the joy of learning.

Overview
WONG TAI SIN
Secondary
Aided / CO-EDUCATIONAL

Secondary School Profile

Supervisor / Chairman of Management Committee Major Ip Kan Ming Chun
School Head Principal Hung Chor Ying, Edmond
Finance Type Aided
Session Whole Day
Student Gender Co-educational
Sponsoring Body The Salvation Army
Religion Protestantism / Christianity
Year of Commencement of Operation 1973
School Motto The fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy one is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10)
Area Occupied by the School About 4,700 Sq. M

S1 -
S2 -
S3 -
S4 -
S5 -
S6 -
Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) "$25"
Student Union / Association Fee -
Approved Charges for non-standard items -
Other Charges 0

Number of teaching posts in the approved establishment 46
Total number of teachers in the school 51
Qualifications and professional training (%)
Teacher Certificate / Diploma in Education 98%
Bachelor Degree 0%
Master/ Doctorate Degree or above 53%
Special Education Training 23%
Years of Experience (%)
0 - 4 years 24%
5 - 9 years 42%
10 years or above 34%

S1 Number of classes 3
S2 Number of classes 3
S3 Number of classes 3
S4 Number of classes 3
S5 Number of classes 3
S6 Number of classes 3

S.1 - S.3
Chinese as the medium of instruction Chinese, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Chinese History, History, Life & Society, Geography, Computer Literacy, STEAM, Music (S.1 & S.2), Physical Education, Home Economics (S.1 & S.2, Putonghua (S.1 & S.2), Religious Studies, Visual Arts.
English as the medium of instruction English Language
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum -
S.4 - S.6
Chinese as the medium of instruction Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizen and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Visual Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Religious Studies, Physical Education, ApL.
English as the medium of instruction English Language, Vocational English (S.4, S.5)
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum -

Language Policy The school has implemented using Chinese as the medium of instruction since 1998, emphasizing both English and Chinese, which also increases the interest and motivation of students' learning. Students' results have improved significantly. For English lessons, small-class teaching is implemented. School policies align with education policies in order to strengthen effective education.
Learning and Teaching Strategies Clear education goals on the personal growth of the 5 basic virtues by means of a balanced curriculum which built on students' ability and interest. Programs like Learning Circles etc. have achieved expected outcome.
School-based curriculum 1. Electives: 3X. There are 13 electives. Students are encouraged to study the Applied Learning courses.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: There are collaborative lesson planning in various subjects. Teachers designed various school based curriculum for students. There is special caring group to cater for learners' diversity.<br>There is Applied Learning courses for senior class students.
Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity There is tailored curriculum to cater for learners' diversity. There is independent education planning for students. There are different learning and emotional training.
Approach to Integrated Education There is a special team to cater for learners' diversity. The members include guidance master, form masters, subject panels, educational psychiatrist. The school offer, studying skills training, emotional training, social training and vocational training. There is special arrangement for examination.
Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Home-School Co-operation Cooperation between parents and school: our school values home-school cooperation. Parents' Day, workshops, surveys, etc. are carried out every year to provide child-management skills to parents and to strengthen communication between home and school in order to help students' growth effectively. The PTA has organized several activities for families. It also publishes newsletter and participates in district activities. The PTA also representatives in the IMC to help with the promotion of school matters.
School Ethos The school values discipline. The principle of managing before educating is firmly established. The school rules are strict, yet the school spirit simple. Students should look presentable and behave with discipline. Counseling teachers, the school chaplain and school social workers also offer support for individuals and small groups. Preventive workshops and counseling sessions are also organized. In addition, lunch activities, orientation camps are also organized by the pastoral-care department in order to strengthen students' sense of belonging. Each department works with team spirit and collaboration which offer huge support for students at different growing stages.
School Development Plan To enhance the efficiency of learning and teaching;<br>To unleash students’ potential through different activities and to enhance students’ positive value;<br>To strengthen teachers’ professional development.
Teacher Professional Training and Development Emphasizes on enhancing teachers' teaching and learning skills to build the school into a learning community.
Life-wide Learning More than 200 activities made up of subject societies, service groups, performance group, sports teams, Christian fellowship and other interest clubs.