Sheung Shui Government Secondary School
Sheung Shui Government Secondary School

21 Pak Wo Road Sheung Shui New Territories

Our school is a government secondary school founded in 1991. We aim at providing quality education. Our purpose is to ensure that our students are morally intellectually, physically, socially and artistically well-rounded. To cope with a rapid changing society, we will equip our students with IT and life-long learning skills, all while arousing their interest in learning. To achieve the motto of our school “love, health, loyalty and diligence”, we aim to instil in our students the core values of integrity, courage, innovation, determination, collaboration, as well as helping them to be gregarious, caring and loving.

Overview
NORTH
Secondary
Government / CO-EDUCATIONAL

Supervisor / Chairman of Management Committee Ms. CHAN Kit Ling [Principal Education Officer (Special Education)2, Education Bureau]
School Head Mr. Lee Lung-hei, Michael
Finance Type Government
Session Whole Day
Student Gender Co-educational
Sponsoring Body Government
Religion -
Year of Commencement of Operation 1991
School Motto Ai (Love), Jiang (Health), Zhong (Loyalty), Qin (Diligence)
Area Occupied by the School About 7,500 Sq. M

S1 -
S2 -
S3 -
S4 -
S5 -
S6 -
Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) $60 (family as an unit)
Student Union / Association Fee -
Approved Charges for non-standard items SBM Fund: $200 (S.1-S.6)
Other Charges 0

Number of teaching posts in the approved establishment 60
Total number of teachers in the school 60
Qualifications and professional training (%)
Teacher Certificate / Diploma in Education 95%
Bachelor Degree 0%
Master/ Doctorate Degree or above 58%
Special Education Training 37%
Years of Experience (%)
0 - 4 years 8%
5 - 9 years 5%
10 years or above 87%

S1 Number of classes 4
S2 Number of classes 5
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, Mathematics*, Chinese History, Computer Literacy*, Music*, Physical Education*, Home Economics*, Design and Technology*, Putonghua, Visual Arts*, Moral and Civic Education, Science*, Geography*, History*.<br>
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, Mathematics (including Module 2), Chinese History, Economics, Citizenship and Social Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, History, Geography, Information & Communication Technology, Design and Applied Technology, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Moral and Civic Education, Applied Learning including Aviation Studies, Digital Brand Communication, Foundation in Chinese Medicine and Railway Studies.
English as the medium of instruction English Language
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum Other Learning Experiences (S.4 & S.5), Reading across the Curriculum (S.4 & S.5)

Language Policy Chinese is adopted as the medium of instruction for effective learning and teaching. By hosting morning assemblies in English and Putonghua, participating actively on English Days and in various English activities, developing reading habits and promoting a good language environment, our students are given ample chances to enhance their mastering of "bi-literacy and trilingualism" in a language-rich school campus. At junior levels, extra support is offered to enhance students' interest in learning English. Enhanced English training, together with extended learning activities in English are implemented in non-language subjects.
Learning and Teaching Strategies In addition to the core syllabus, a diverse school-based curriculum is provided to cater for students of different learning needs.Morning reading sessions are held twice a week throughout the year as well as Reading Week, Reading Award Programme and subject-based reading programme are held to promote good reading habits. In Secondary one and Secondary two, an extra tenth lesson is specifically introduced to strengthen students' skills in self-directed learning. Various extra-curricular activities are also organized to foster students’ interest and broaden their horizons. In keeping with this policy, the school has established an Innovation Laboratory which aims to cultivate students' interest and ability in STEAM to unleash their creativity.
School-based curriculum 1. Electives: 2X. (Including subjects of the Science, Technology, PSHE, and Arts Key Learning Areas as well as Applied Learning subjects). Elective groups are arranged according to the interests and abilities of students.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: A diverse school-based curriculum can help explore, cater for and realize the potential of students, which enables better and earlier career and life planning.
Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity Through a whole school approach of Moral and Civic Education, students are encouraged to become a person of good moral character, social responsibility, and critical judgment. Students are also encouraged to take part in various extra-curricular activities so as to broaden their horizons and develop their potential. Our school has joined the School-Based Support Scheme for the Newly-arrived Children to help new students adapt to the local Hong Kong education system and improve their English proficiency.
Approach to Integrated Education Our school has developed an inclusive school culture to provide appropriate support for students and strengthen our effectiveness in catering for student diversity. Our school has a Special Educational Needs Coordinator and Special Educational Needs Support Teacher. With an integrated education policy, we have flexibly and fully utilized Learning Support Grant and additional resources to support students with special educational needs such as Individual Educational Plan, after-school individual learning guidance, language training courses, speech therapy service, attention enhancement training course, special interest class and so on. Our school has provided internal test/exam special arrangement for the students with special educational needs and applied public exam special arrangement for them. We have worked closely with parents, educational psychologists and experts from Education Bureau to ensure that our students are supported in their learning.
Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Home-School Co-operation Our Parent-Teacher Association was established in 1991 to foster close ties between parents and teachers and to reinforce the caring learning environment. Parents are informed of latest school events through regular newsletters, Parent-Teacher symposium, talk, meetings, and Parent-Child Tour. The Association gives the school abundant support by donating scholarships and awards to students.
School Ethos We strive to foster a spirit of self-discipline, courtesy, mutual respect, responsibility and gratitude amongst our students through various student support activities. To enhance students' academic performance, we have also arranged self-directed learning lessons, enhancement classes, examination skills courses, counselling for new immigrants, and the "lunch-in-school" programme.
School Development Plan The major concerns for the School Development Plan from 2021 to 2024 are:<br>1. Learning diversely to unravel potentialities.<br>2. Instilling values education to promote the virtue of caring oneself and others.
Teacher Professional Training and Development Seminars and workshops are held regularly to keep teaching staff abreast of the latest issues in education. In addition, there is regular lesson observation and professional interflow among teaching staff. Teachers are also encouraged to enroll in relevant courses and workshops in pursuit of further professional development.<br>A special teacher bulletin board is set up to display latest information about education and professional development.
Life-wide Learning We have 32 clubs, including interest groups, 5 uniform groups, as well as 4 Houses, which are named Ai House, Jian House, Zhong House and Qin House. Extra-curricular activities are organized to help students develop their academic strengths, personal interests, physical fitness and interest in serving the community.