YUEN LONG MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION SECONDARY SCHOOL
YUEN LONG MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION SECONDARY SCHOOL

20 FUNG NIN ROAD YUEN LONG NEW TERRITORIES

We will be collaborative to provide a positive, stimulating, supportive, aesthetic and harmonious learning environment. We are committed to educating students in their moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and emotional development.

Overview
YUEN LONG
Secondary
Aided / CO-EDUCATIONAL

Secondary School Profile

Supervisor / Chairman of Management Committee Mr. Wong Yuen Tai, MH
School Head Ms. Chau Ho Wai
Finance Type Aided
Session Whole Day
Student Gender Co-educational
Sponsoring Body Yuen Long Merchants Education Promotion Ltd.
Religion -
Year of Commencement of Operation 1978
School Motto Integrity, Simplicity, Diligence, Perseverance
Area Occupied by the School About 6,500 Sq. M

S1 -
S2 -
S3 -
S4 -
S5 -
S6 -
Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) "$80"
Student Union / Association Fee "$5"
Approved Charges for non-standard items $300 (S.1 - S.3) Charges for non-standard items
Other Charges 0

Number of teaching posts in the approved establishment 65
Total number of teachers in the school 73
Qualifications and professional training (%)
Teacher Certificate / Diploma in Education 92%
Bachelor Degree 0%
Master/ Doctorate Degree or above 57%
Special Education Training 25%
Years of Experience (%)
0 - 4 years 17%
5 - 9 years 25%
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, Chinese History, Putonghua, Service Learning (S.1 & S.2)
English as the medium of instruction English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology), Geography, History, Life and Society (S.3), Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education, Design & Technology, Citizenship, Economics and Society
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, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development, Values Education
English as the medium of instruction English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory and Extended Modules), Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, Economics, History, Information and Communication Technology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Physical Education
Adopt a different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum -

Language Policy The school adopts English as the medium of instruction except for Chinese Language, Chinese History and Putonghua at all levels.
Learning and Teaching Strategies Teachers are allocated work and duties based on their specialization and strengths so that they can fully utilize what they are best at. They are encouraged to set students good examples of life-long learning by attending seminars and courses themselves and pursuing professional betterment. Our school aims to cultivate a positive and ambitious attitude in our students by providing them with various learning programmes.
School-based curriculum 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Our school provides HKDSE Visual Arts and other languages like Japanese and French for interested students to take.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: The school implements in Forms One and Two a school-based subject, Service Learning & Civic Education. This caters to the need for early acquisition of civic education and developing caring character of our students.
Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity The class screening system, together with small class teaching, enhancement courses for elite students, remedial classes for the needy and other strategies are employed to cater for student diversity. In S.4 English Language, 5 classes of students will be divided into 6 groups according to their ability.
Approach to Integrated Education Members of the SEN Team include the Vice-principal, Counselling Mistress, SEN Coordinator and our school social workers. The Team encourages class teachers, subject panel chairpersons and subject teachers to provide support to students with SEN. We also invite parents, educational psychologists and speech therapist to attend case study meetings to discuss the support and follow-up measures.
Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Home-School Co-operation Class teachers keep good contact with parents and Parents’ Days are regularly held. There are regular programmes, including Parents Day cum Spring Gathering Dinner, Picnics and Parents’ Talks and Student Welfare Funds and PTA Scholarships, etc. Our parents have given very good support to the school.
School Ethos We aim to fulfill the school motto 'Honesty, Modesty, Diligence, Perseverance' in building up the minds and characters of our students and foster a spirit of self-strengthening in a positive, stimulating and supportive school culture. It is our goal to develop our students into good, responsible citizens of integrity.
School Development Plan Our major concerns in 2021-2024:<br>1. To foster students to be active learners and to help them explore their potentials;<br>2. To nurture students’ core values of MASSIAN and to facilitate them have a fruitful life.<br>
Teacher Professional Training and Development Our teachers set good examples of life-long learners, joining professional development courses, training workshops and seminars. Collaborative teaching and staff development days are regularly held to share good practices and enhance teaching efficacy.
Life-wide Learning Each student is to take active part in house activities and join three school clubs or uniform groups. Students are also encouraged to take part in academic and ECA programmes and competitions as well as community services outside school to enrich their other learning experiences and develop their generic skills.