Tuen Mun
CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary School
Address: No. 1 Tsing Hoi Circuit Tuen Mun
Tel: 24520681
Email: info@cmacck.edu.hk
Fax: 24589083
URL: http://www.cmacck.edu.hk
How to travel to CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary School
West Rail: Tuen Mun Station;
Light Rail: 505, 507, 614, 614P, 751;
Bus: B3, B3X, E33, K51, K52, K53, K58, 60M, 60X, 61X, 61M, 62X, 63M, 63X, 67A, 67M, 67X, 960, 260X, 261, 263, 962B, 962X;
Minibus: 40, 41, 43, 43A, 43B, 43C, 44, 44A, 44B.
About
CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1984. The school is located in Tuen Mun, and covers an area of approximately 5500 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is LAU Kin Wah Dr.,And the principal is LAU Sai Chong Mr. (Master of Science (HKU), awarded National The Best Science and Technology Teacher Award, HKSAR Education Bureau Excellent Performance Award, HKSAR Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence, National Education Teaching Achievement Award). The sponsoring body of CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary School is The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "With the school motto “Sincerity, Trust, Diligence, Fortitude” as a guiding principle, we aim at cultivating the moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic development of our students. Our school stresses the importance of technological and commercial knowledge, creating an environment for the students to develop self-discipline, a sense of justice and adaptability to the changing needs of society."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 CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Sincerity, Trust, Diligence, Fortitude, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 3 classes. Form 2: 3 classes.
Form 3: 3 classes. Form 4: 3 classes.
Form 5: 3 classes. Form 6: 3 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 ).A 15-minute interview will be arranged for each applicant focused on analytical and presentation skills. The selection criteria are as follows: (1) Performance in interview - 35%; (2) Students' overall performance in primary school - 40%: (a) Academic performance 10%, (b) Conduct 10%, (c) Participation in Extra-curricular activities 10%, (d) Teachers' comments, awards and others 10%; (3) Rank order from EDB - 25%.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Orientation:
(1) S.1 bridging programme is held in July to help students get to know more about the school.
(2) S.1 Parents' Day is arranged in late Aug to let parents get to know the teachers and understand the school policy.
(3) Summer lessons for S.1 students are arranged in late Aug to let students adapt to the new secondary school life.
(4) Guidance talks and Education Day Camp are held in the first semester.
Healthy Life:
(1) Talks on health issues and drug education are regularly held.
(2) Students are encouraged to join the "Student Health Programme" provided by the Department of Health.
(3) The school and the Community Drug Advisory Council jointly implement the “Health Master” - Healthy School Programme in 2020-2023 school years so as to help students develop a healthy lifestyle and positive attitude towards life.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary 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 $300".
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $300".
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $300".
The PTA dues are $50" per year.
Student union fee: $10".
The approved charge for non-standard items is $0 per year.
Other charges/fees: House membership fee: $10.
^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, CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary School has a total of 51 teachers and 46 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 78% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 100% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 41% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 38% 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 39% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 8% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 53% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary 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 53% 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 CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary 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 Speaking Students: Chinese Language, Mathematics, Integrated Humanities, Chinese History, Science, Business Fundamentals (S.2-S.3), Design and Technology, Computer Literacy, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
Non-Chinese Speaking students: Chinese Language
English as the medium of instruction:Chinese Speaking Students: English Language
Non-Chinese Speaking Students: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Humanities, Chinese History, Science, Business Fundamentals (S.2-S.3), Design and Technology, Computer Literacy, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Speaking Students: Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4, S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Biology, Physics, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Business Accounting & Financial Studies, Information & Communication Technology, Design & Applied Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Music
Non-Chinese Speaking students: Chinese Language
English as the medium of instruction:Chinese Speaking students: English Language
Non-Chinese Speaking Students: English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4, S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Biology, Physics, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Geography, Business Accounting & Financial Studies, Information & Communication Technology, Design & Applied Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Music
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Speaking Students: Chinese Language, Mathematics, Integrated Humanities, Chinese History, Science, Business Fundamentals (S.2-S.3), Design and Technology, Computer Literacy, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
Non-Chinese Speaking students: Chinese Language
English as the medium of instruction:Chinese Speaking Students: English Language
Non-Chinese Speaking Students: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Humanities, Chinese History, Science, Business Fundamentals (S.2-S.3), Design and Technology, Computer Literacy, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Speaking Students: Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and social development, Biology, Physics, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Business Accounting & Financial Studies, Information & Communication Technology, Design & Applied Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Music
Non-Chinese Speaking students: Chinese Language
English as the medium of instruction:Chinese Speaking students: English Language
Non-Chinese Speaking Students: English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and social development, Biology, Physics, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Geography, Business Accounting & Financial Studies, Information & Communication Technology, Design & Applied Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Music
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
1. The school has 26 classrooms without floating classes. In order to facilitate our students in study and activities, we also provide 16 special teaching rooms. These include a lecture theatre with a capacity of 100 people, an English corner, 3 information technology learning centres, a needlework room, a cooking room, 2 technology workshops, 2 visual arts rooms, a physics laboratory, a biology laboratory, a chemistry laboratory, a music room, a dancing room.
2. Other special rooms are 3 staff rooms, 2 multi-purpose student activity rooms, a guidance room, a career guidance room, 2 social worker rooms, an educational psychologist room, a speech therapy room, 2 interview rooms, a medical room and Student innovative invention exhibition Centre.
3. Our school hall can accommodate 900 people and can be served as a multi-purpose indoor stadium. There are also 3 playgrounds, a fishpond and a library with over 20,000 volumes of the collection.
Student Support Dept (SSD) consisting of teachers and assistant teachers keeps close contact with parents as well as identifies students with learning difficulties at an early stage. Beside the Student Center, assistant learning support equipment are provided, such as screen readers and Speech to Text Software..
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Strengthen the learning atmosphere. 2. Build a positive attitude in life. 3. Develop the potential of students.
School Management Organisation:
We apply the principle of School-based Management which emphasizes both Autonomy and Accountability. With an efficient administrative framework as well as policies and procedures being geared to the needs of students and resources being efficiently allocated, we strive to actualize our school mission through classroom teaching, and other education-related activities.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Honorary Supervisor: Mr. CHOI Wan Hoe, Patrick. IMC has 15 managers: Supervisor Dr. LAU Kin Wah (Sponsoring Body Manager) and seven Managers from Sponsoring Body, they are Mr. WONG Cheung Chi Thomas, Ms. LIN Nan Sze Alida, Dr. WONG Wai Hung Ellis, Mr. LEUNG Sheung Tung Thomas, Mr. LEUNG Yat Cheong, Ms. WONG Sok Man and Ms. NG Bik Kwan Jennifer (Alternate Manager); Dr. WONG Kam Yiu Jimmy (Independent Manager); Mr. LAU Sai Chong (Ex-Officio), Mr. WEI Ho Man (Teacher Manager), Ms. MUI Yim Wah (Alternate Teacher Manager), Ms. CHENG Yuen Shan (Parent Manager), Ms. HUANG Peifen (Alternate Parent Manager), Mr. CHONG Ping Sum (Alumni Manager).
School Green Policy:
1. Create a green environment at school by providing some facilities such as a sky garden, fish pond and by planting trees and flowers, etc., so that students can appreciate the beauty of nature and learn to protect the environment. 2. Provide recycling bins to segregate rubbish into three categories: recycled paper, plastic bottles and rechargeable batteries. 3. Organize Inter-class Energy-Saving Competition so as to encourage students to actively participate in energy-saving and collecting and sorting recyclable objects campaign.
Details: http://www.cmacck.edu.hk/website/
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
1. We adopt Cantonese for Chinese Speaking Students (Chinese as the medium of instruction) and English for Non-Chinese Speaking Students (English as the medium of instruction). 2. English tutorials are conducted after school for newly arrived students from mainland China. 3. Chinese tutorials are conducted after school for Non-Chinese Speaking students. 4. English and Cantonese are used comprehensively in morning assemblies and major school activities.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
1. Strategy of “Assessment for Learning” is used by all teachers in their lessons to give constructive feedback to students. 2. Strategy of “Planning – Implementation – Evaluation” is used by all teachers to check and modify their strategies. 3. Students are asked to take notes during lessons to foster their behavior of active learning. 4. Ample external resources are introduced to students in different levels and needs for their tutorials after school. 5. Teachers design different levels of teaching objectives and homework to cater for students' diversified learning abilities and needs.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X. Students can select one subject from each of the two X groups.
2. Curriculum highlights: (1) Chinese Subject: Tailor-made Chinese Curriculum for both Chinese and Non-Chinese Speaking Students are laid down to suit their varied backgrounds and academic abilities. The subjects are designed to prepare students for the Diploma of Secondary Education of Hong Kong (HKDSE) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). (2) Joint-school Elective Subjects for Senior Forms: Our school accompanies with three other secondary schools in Tuen Mun to provide joint school curriculum so as to offer diversified electives subjects for students to choose. (3) Applied Learning (ApL) Subjects: We encourage suitable students to apply for the Applied Learning Subjects to equip them with the abilities, techniques and communication skills for their future promotions and careers.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. Reading to learn: (a) Reading periods on Chinese and English books are arranged for all classes every day. (b) An Extensive Reading Scheme is launched. 2. IT for Interactive Learning: (a) Over 350 computers are provided to enhance the effectiveness of learning through the use of IT. (b) All classrooms are covered with WiFi and we have 330 iPads for the use of e-textbooks and e-learning. (c) We have 3 computer rooms, all students can use PC to enhance their learning. (d) Each classroom is fitted with a computer, projector, visualizer and audio equipment. Some classrooms are equipped with an interactive SmartTV and HD cameras to enhance the learning and teaching effectiveness. 3. Project Learning: (a) Cross-subjects project learning will be conducted in the junior-form Technology learning area; (b) Project learning is conducted in Integrated Humanities and Citizenship and social development / Liberal Studies. 4. Moral and Civic Education: positive values & attitudes are fostered through multiple pathways including reading scheme and participation in experiential activities that can touch emotions to show empathy to others' need. Students' sense of responsibility and respect are strengthened through rendering voluntary services to the elderly and the needy. All students are expected to undertake responsibility by joining either "one-student-one-uniform" or "one-student-one-position".
Life Planning Education:
The Careers Guidance Department is responsible for organizing and promoting careers and life planning education to cultivate students' positive learning and working attitude. Through the diversified activities such as self-understanding, careers exploration, careers aptitude test, teachers' friends scheme, internship programmes, career talks and workshops, etc., students would broaden their horizons, pursue their dreams and establish their career aspiration. Our team also provide the individual and group counseling to let the students understand oneself and the society, information of multi-pathways and to set up personal goals so that they can be well-prepared to develop their own careers.
Details: http://www.cmacck.edu.hk/
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
1. Students are streamed into groups according to their abilities and learning needs. 2. Resources have been allocated to implement “U-dream program”, which is a form of private tutoring, to help potential students to attain specific university entrance requirements. 3. Programmes of Inclusive Education are conducted to cater for special educational needs of students to enhance learning abilities and foster the attitude to develop active life. 4. The school reserves resources to develop students' potential in the area of artistic performance and sports talents. 5. The School is developing a multi-cultural school by using English as the medium of teaching to teach non-Chinese speaking students. 6. The CMI & CBS Affairs Master is responsible for taking care of the learning and growth of the cross-boundary students. 7. Implement the Seed Program and hire two additional teachers to strengthen the learning of junior forms students in English and Mathematics.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
1. Our school adopts Whole School Approach to support the students with Special Educational Needs. 2. The Student Support Team includes SENCO, SEN Support Teacher, Educational Psychologist, Chinese, English, Mathematics and Humanities teachers and SEN Counselling assistants. 3. Effective use of the Learning Support Grant, including the recruitment of support staff and other services to support integrated education. 4. Provision of professional services such as speech therapist, social work, educational psychologist services, occupational therapist. 5. Organize social groups, attention training activities, art therapy and SEN life planning activities. 6. Provide special examination arrangement and homework accommodations for students in need. 6. Conduct interdisciplinary Individual Education Plans (IEP). 7. Focus on supporting students with SpLD such as small class teaching, curriculum tailoring and the split class arrangement in Chinese, English and Mathematics subjects. 8. Introducing professional collaboration with Education Bureau: Project of 'Whole School Approach to Providing Tiered Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders'. 9. Establish regular communication mechanism between school and parent to enhance home-school cooperation.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
The school year is split into two terms. There are two types of assessment in each term: Continuous Assessment and Examination. For certain subjects, continuous assessments are used instead of examinations. To equitably assess students with special education needs on their performance in learning, special assessment arrangements are provided.
Details: http://www.cmacck.edu.hk/
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
1. The Parent-Teacher Association holds meetings every two to three months.
2. A lot of activities are organized by PTA every year. Examples include the Annual General Meeting, buffet and family purchasing day in HK Brand & Product Expo.
3. "Cooking or Dessert classes " are organized by members of PTA to teach parents and students how to cook.
4. Form Masters and Class teachers have close contact with parents by phone and face-to-face communication.
5. Parents' talked are conducted by the social worker as well as educational psychologist.
School Ethos:
1. The school adopted integrated approach on counselling and discipline. It emphasizes both reason and compassion, to help students change for betterment. Through whole school approach, all teachers work together in the direction of preventing student's misbehaviour and encouraging positive behaviour.
2. "I Can Do It Scheme" is offered for students to respect and follow school regulations. Reward and punishment schemes are already laid down clearly to encourage students to behave positively.
3. Students are encouraged to develop good behaviour and positive life through various means such as Self-enhancement Scheme, morning assembly, "Good Teens Award", two class teachers pastoral care, class teacher periods, class ethos project work, weekly assembly, peer counseling programmes, school-based Health Master Program and voluntary services.
4. Regular meetings of Diversified Learning Periods are provided to develop students' potential to the fullest extent. Sharing or showcases to show the fruitfulness of students.
5. Students Union is formed and Best Students Election is launched to promote students' leadership and role model.
6. Multicultural Evening, Cultural Day and inclusion activities are arranged to let students respect the uniqueness of diverse cultures and establish harmonious relationships among different nationalities to work together and respect each other.
Details: http://www.cmacck.edu.hk
Future Development
School Development Plan:
2021-2027 3+3 Years School Development Plan
Major Concerns:
1. Strengthen the learning atmosphere.
2. Build a positive attitude in life.
3. Develop the potential of students.
2022-23 Theme of the School Year: Cultivate fundamentals to build up people, Open up creativity to realize potential
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Teaching teenagers in next generation to adapt to the future is the commitment of teachers. Our school focuses on developing a team of teachers of high teaching caliber by providing them diversified and professional training to cater the diverse learning needs of students.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
1. Through setting up various interesting clubs and classes, students are given lots of learning opportunities and channels to explore their potential.
2. Numerous whole school approach activities, Inter-class and Inter-house competitions are organized for students to show their talents.
3. Diversified Learning Period (DLP) held on Friday has provided around 20 "Other learning Experiences" for students. Areas in Aesthetic Development, Physical Development, Community Services and Career-related Experiences have been covered. Students are able to develop the life-long learning capabilities so as to achieve the whole-person development that is vital in our ever-changing society.
4. The aim of setting the “One Student One Uniform Group” for S.1 is to let our students serve the public, build up self-confidence and train our students to be responsible and self-disciplined persons.
5. We have set up “One Student One Service Group Scheme” for S.1 to S.6. It aims at strengthening students’ sense of responsibility and respect through activities and services. Teachers will assign a post to every student according to their characters, talent and interest.
6. Students are greatly encouraged to enrich their experiences by participating in the exchange in Mainland China and overseas countries so as to broaden their horizons and global eyes.
Details: http://www.cmacck.edu.hk
Others
The school actively develops the potential of students, such as sports, arts, STEM and so on.
1. With outstanding achievements in STEM, our secondary 6 student has been successfully admitted to the Hong Kong Polytechnic University through the “School Nomination Direct Admission Scheme".
2. Six students from our school have been granted short-term invention patents by the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department to prepare for future career planning.
3. We have established the "One Student One Invention Patent Development Program" and the Creative Education “Master of Learning Cluster".
4. The school found the "Hong Kong Inter-School Creative Paper Airplane Competition" and the "One Student One Invention Innovative Design Contest".
There are lots of awards scheme and diversified activities provided for students to nurture their love of oneself, school, teachers, peers and life.
1. In order to inspire students to pursue study in degree programmes at local universities, our school offers Choi Cheung Kok Foundation Scholarship for S.6 graduates with an amount up to $42,100 yearly tuition fee awarded individually.
2. In order to inspire students to pursue study in sub-degree programmes (including associate degree and higher diploma) at local universities, our school offers Choi Cheung Kok Foundation Endeavour Scholarship for S.6 graduates with an amount up to $20,000.
3. Other scholarships and award schemes aim at recognizing and encouraging students’ outstanding achievement such as the CMA & Donors Scholarship, Choi Cheung Kok Scholarship and Parent-Teacher Association Scholarship are offered for distinguished students.
4. Academic Awards are set up for students who achieve excellence, balanced and improved academic results.
5. Awards schemes include The Best Student of the Year, Reading Scheme Award, Self-Enhancement Scheme, Good Teens Award Scheme, Service Award, and Sports Awards.
6. Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships and awards schemes such as the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Prize, Outstanding Student Award of Tuen Mun District, Harmony Scholarship, Upward Mobility Scholarship and Students Improvement Award.
7. To enable students to show their care of the community, lots of voluntary works are organized for students to render help to needy persons.
8. To promote the essence of active learning and racial harmony, all learning, caring schemes and activities are provided for students with diverse nationalities, developing a multicultural learning community in the school.