Eastern
Belilios Public School
Address: 51 Tin Hau Temple Road
Tel: 25718018
Email: bps@edb.gov.hk
Fax: 25785698
URL: https://www.bps.hk
How to travel to Belilios Public School
Bus: Route No. 25 or other buses along King's Road & Tin Hau Temple Road;
MTR: Tin Hau Station;
Minibus: 49M.
About
Belilios Public School is a Gov't Girls secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1890. The school is located in Eastern, and covers an area of approximately 5574 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is LEUNG Magnolia Ms,And the principal is WONG Fei Ms (HKU BSc (Hons)). The sponsoring body of Belilios Public School is HKSAR Government and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "1. Promote the spirit of the school motto - Climb High See Wide.
2. Enhance students' generic skills such as creative thinking and independent learning skills conducive to lifelong learning.
3. Provide a balanced curriculum for all-round development and lifelong learning skills.
4. Foster students' belief in core and sustaining universal values and willingness to serve.
5. Maintain a team of professional and dedicated staff committed to the education in the 21st century."School has Parent-Teacher Association,has student union,doesn't has IMC,has old students/alumni associations, the existence of these organizations promotes the cohesion and cooperation of the school community. The motto of Belilios Public School Adhering to the school motto of Climb High See Wide, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 4 classes. Form 2: 4 classes.
Form 3: 4 classes. Form 4: 4 classes.
Form 5: 4 classes. Form 6: 4 classes.
^It is important to note that these class numbers may change over time, so students and parents should check with the school for the most up-to-date class structure when applying for admission.
2022-2023
Secondary One Entrance
Our school will accept discretionary places. Our school will participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2023 ).Admission Criteria and Weightings:
Interview performance 40%; Academic Results (Rank order provided by EDB) 45%; ECA 15%;
Conduct: B or above.
The admission criteria and weightings have yet to be finalized. Please refer to the announcement of the school in January 2023.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
1. S.1 Adjustment Programme which lasts for three to five days is organized for newly admitted S.1 students;
2. S.1 Parents' Orientation Day;
3. Summer Programmes for new students: We offer Chinese, English and Mathematics adjustment courses for S.1 students;
4. S.1 Parents' Night.
5. The school cares about the well-being of students’ physical and mental health. The Health and Sex Education Team organizes different health-related activities. Knowledge and skills on healthy living are taught through Home Economics, Physical Education and Biology lessons.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Belilios Public School is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
The PTA dues are $100" per year.
Student union fee: $10".
The approved charge for non-standard items is School-based Management Fee: $310 per year.
Other charges/fees: ECA Fee: $148 (S.4-S.6).
^Please note that the above prices and charges are for reference only and may change over time. Students and parents should check with the school for the latest tuition and related fee details when applying for admission.
2022-2023 Faculty Profile (Including Principal)
Based on 2022/2023 data, Belilios Public School has a total of 53 teachers and 52 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 2% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 52% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 46% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 39% of the total number of teachers in the school.
In terms of seniority of teachers, the data are as follows:
∎ Teachers with 0-4 years of experience account for 15% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 12% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 73% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Belilios Public School has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. nearly half of teachers hold master's, doctoral or above degrees, which will help to provide more in-depth and professional educational content.Also, there are there are many of teachers trained in special education, which shows that the school cares about and is committed to students with special educational needs. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 73% of teachers have 10 or more years of seniority. This means that they have accumulated rich experience and professional knowledge in the teaching field, and can better guide and support the growth of students.These teacher profiles reflect that Belilios Public School has a team of strong and experienced teachers who provide a high quality education to their students.
Subjects offered in the 2022-2023 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Life Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics, History, Geography, Computer Literacy, Integrated Science, Visual Arts, Home Economics (S.1-S.2), Music, Physical Education, Business Fundamentals (S.3), Life Planning (S.3)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Life Education (S.4)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory and Extended Part), Liberal Studies (S.6), Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 and S.5), Literature in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Economics, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education (non-elective), OLE (S.4 and S.5)
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Life Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics, History, Geography, Computer Literacy, Integrated Science, Visual Arts, Home Economics (S.1-S.2), Music, Physical Education, Business Fundamentals (S.3), Life Planning (S.3)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Life Education (S.4)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory and Extended Part), Citizenship and Social Development, Literature in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Economics, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education (non-elective), OLE (S.4 and S.5)
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Here are the main facilities provided at BPS: School Hall, Junior Hall, Library, Student Activity Centre, Covered Playground, Computer Rooms (2), Geography Room, Music Room, Social Workers' Rooms (2), Discipline & Guidance Room, Art Room, Home Economics Room, Needlework Room, Laboratories (4), Interview Room, Campus Video Station, Basketball Court, Volleyball Court, PTA Garden, BOGA Garden, Green Roof, Medical Room and Tuck-shop etc.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. To promote and enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching for academic excellence;
2. To promote mental health and well-being of students through holistic provision of students' support.
School Management Organisation:
1. Belilios Public School is a government grammar secondary school for girls in Hong Kong. It is operated by the Education Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region;
2. In 1999, the School Management Committee was set up with a view to reviewing the school's annual plan and major concerns. The committee comprises the chairperson, PEO from EDB, the Principal, 2 teacher representatives, 2 parent representatives, 2 alumni representatives and 2 independent members;
3. The School Development Committee, consisting of senior teachers, meets regularly;
4. The school conducts self-evaluation by the end of the year.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Chairperson: Ms. LEUNG Magnolia; Principal: Ms WONG Fei; Teacher Members: Mr LAM Man-tak, Mr CHAN Wing-hung; Parent Members: Ms WONG Yuen-ping, Mr CHENG Yu-hon; Alumni Members: Ms LEE Kar-lun Karen, Ms TSE Mui-li Emily; Independent Members: Ms CHAN Suk-yee Rebecca, Mr LI Wai-chun.
School Green Policy:
The Environmental Education and Conservation committee is responsible for formulation of policies and co-ordination of work concerned. The committee includes members from the senior management of the school, teacher advisors and student representatives. The policies include recycling materials and reducing consumption of energy. The school also promotes environmental education through Liberal Studies periods, Citizenship and Social Development periods and Life Wide Learning sessions.
Details: https://www.bps.hk
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
The aims of our school Language Education is to cater for the diverse interests and abilities of our students, we have been offering Modern Languages since 2008. To develop our students' global perspectives, we work with other institutes and provide Japanese and French courses to senior form students. Other than that, we are also honoured to have invited some well-known leaders in Hong Kong who all excel in their own fields to host an innovative English speaking programme called the 'English Speaking League'. With the insight and interesting background of big names, students will certainly learn from their experience as they hear their success stories and learn English with fun.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
In BPS, students are nurtured to be life-long learners who continuously collaborate to strive for excellence in their pursuit of knowledge. Being aware of the huge impact of teachers on young people and how values and attitudes could be inculcated through classroom interactions, our teachers would collaborate to deliver the kind of education we pledge to offer through the following strategies:
- To promote the spirit of the school motto – Climb High See Wide.
- To create opportunities for life-wide learning whereby students acquire knowledge and skills through experiences and observations.
- To develop students as self-directed and life-long learners.
- To encourage students to share knowledge through peer learning.
- To foster a reflective culture among students.
- To train students to be critical thinkers with enhanced problem-solving skills.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. Our school offers 14 electives. Students can choose three electives at S.4-S.6.
2. Curriculum highlights: Our school offers Business Fundamentals in junior level which aims to provide foundation knowledge and skills for students so as to ensure a good interface for their studies in senior form Economics and BAFS. Besides, there is an afternoon in alternate cycle being set aside for Life Wide Learning activities in order to widen students' horizons.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
National Education: Students are nurtured as responsible citizens with global outlook.
Reading to learn: The school promotes the reading culture through various reading programmes. Responses from students are encouraging.
Project learning: Cross-curricular projects are conducted.
Information Technology for Interactive Learning: The school promotes the use of IT to enhance interactive learning and teaching experiences.
Life Planning Education:
Our comprehensive life planning programmes from S.1 to S.6 aim to enhance our students’ self-understanding of their personality traits and interests in junior forms and to experience university life and workplaces in senior forms so that they can make better choices of their studies and careers in the future.
Details: https://www.bps.hk
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The diversity of students' learning ability is addressed through the following ways:
- Provision of a broad and balanced curriculum with a wide range of subject choices;
- Curriculum planning, tailoring and adaptation to cater for diverse abilities;
- Adoption of collaborative learning strategies to promote peer learning and support;
- Adaptations to assessment to recognize different abilities;
- Enhancement and enrichment programmes for the gifted and the less able students;
- Deployment of various grants to employ extra teachers and supporting staff;
- Ethos building to value diversity and individual differences.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
To support students with special educational needs, our school establishes an inclusive education policy, flexibly utilizes resources and works out a plan to arrange teachers to attend relevant special education training courses in a systematic manner. The SEN team works with school social workers to implement different measures in supporting SEN students. We offer academic and counselling support to students and organize programmes such as training sessions on social skills, board games and speech therapy services to enhance their learning skills and life skills.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
To introduce assessment for learning apart from examinations and tests.
Details: https://www.bps.hk
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Through the PTA, parents participate in voluntary work contributing to student learning. Some even serve the students in the life-wide learning curriculum.
School Ethos:
Our students are polite, well-behaved and enthusiastic learners. There is close collaboration between the Counselling and Discipline Teams, both aiming to raise students' self-esteem and developing their multiple intelligences with unfailing support from full-time school social workers.
Details: https://www.bps.hk
Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. To promote and enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching for academic excellence;
2. To promote mental health and well-being of students through holistic provision of students' support.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Teachers are encouraged to join professional training courses. Collaborative lesson preparation and peer lesson observation are also promoted among teachers.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
There are 4 houses and more than 30 clubs and interest groups classified according to 6 categories, academic, arts, sports, interests, services and religions, to offer a great diversity of activities to students. Besides, our school incorporates Life-wide Learning in formal lesson time to provide students with learning experiences inside and outside the classroom.
Details: https://www.bps.hk
Others
Apart from offering a broad and balanced curriculum, BPS is also committed to widening students' exposure and extending their learning arena. The competitions and exchange programmes participated by students in the past 5 years are listed as follows:
- 1st Christmas Cup 2018 International Competition in Figure Skating and Ice Dance in Budapest (Hungary)
- Asian Game 2018 Jakarta (Indonesia)
- Singapore Summer Exchange Programme (Singapore)
- 'Passing on the Torch' Mainland Exchange Programme (China)
- Cultural Exchange Tour to Nansha Sister School (China)
- Study Tour to Silk Road - Xian (China)
- Study Tour to Great Wall and Forbidden City - Beijing and Shenyang (China)
- Study Tour to Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (China)
- Cultural Exchange Tour to Shanghai
- Exchange Programme to Taiwan on Environmental Development
- 5th School Orchestra Festival of the Four Regions Across the Strait (China)
- 2019 Study Tour to Beijing and Xian on Astronomy Technology and Greater-Bay Area Technology Educational Camp
- 2019 "Puerto Sherry" Techno 293 World Championships - Puerto Sherry, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz Bay, Spain - Junior Girl (Under 15) Fleet (Spain)
- 2019 Asian Championships - Guan Yin Ting, Makung, Penghu, Taiwan - Techno 293 Class (Taiwan)
- 2020 Techno Asian Championship - Millenium Resort, Mussanah, Oman - Techno 293 Youth Class (Oman)
- ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Egna / Neumarkt 2019 - Junior Ladies (Itay)
- Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy 2019 – Dongguan, China
- 2021 Chinese Figure Skating Interclub League (China)
- 2022 Hong Kong Figure Skating and Short Track Speed Skating Championships
- 2022 SEA Open Figure Skating Trophy in Singapore
- 11th LAN QIAO International Collegiate Programming Contest (China)
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad 2020 (Hong Kong Region)
- 2021 Asia International Mathematical Olympiad Open Contest
- Get the Beat 2019 - Hong Kong Regional
- Kangaroo Cup Dance Competition
- International European Music Competition 2020 Hong Kong Region
- International Painting Competition 2020
- International HK Model United Nations Conference
- The 10th Inter-school Competition of Project Learning on Hong Kong’s History and Culture
- Hong Kong Budding Poets (English) Award 2021/22
- SCMP Hong Kong Student of the Year Award