Sai Kung
HKMLC Queen Maud Secondary School
Address: Phase 3, Hau Tak Estate, Tseung Kwan O
Tel: 27026509
Email: info@qmss.edu.hk
Fax: 27019865
URL: http://www.qmss.edu.hk
How to travel to HKMLC Queen Maud Secondary School
Bus route: 91M, 98A, 98C, 98D, 297, 290, 290A, 694, 798;
Minibus: 11, 15, 101M, 102, 102B;
MTR Hang Hau Station Exit B.
About
HKMLC Queen Maud Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1950. The school is located in Sai Kung, and covers an area of approximately 3000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Leung Yat Man Rev.,And the principal is Cheung Tik Sang Mr. (Bachelor of Science-CUHK2001, Postgraduate Diploma in Education-CUHK2002, Master of Education-CUHK2007, Master of Arts in Social Work-HKPolyU2014, Master of Arts in School Improvement and Leadership-CUHK2018). The sponsoring body of HKMLC Queen Maud Secondary School is HK & Macau Lutheran Church Ltd. and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "The school upholds the truth of Christianity, and the teachers serve in unity before Christ, believing that each student has his potential and talent. The school develops students in multiple aspects, allowing them to grow in faith, character, academics, aesthetics, leadership and service."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 HKMLC Queen Maud Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Faith, Righteousness, Benevolence, Love, 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 for Application for Secondary 1 Discretionary Places are as follows: A conduct of grade B or above of applicants is a basic requirement for admission. “Discretionary Places Rank Order” offered by the EDB (60%), Academic performance in English in Primary 5 and 6 (10%), Performance during the interview (30%), Bonus marks (1-10%) will be awarded to outstanding performance in non-academic aspects.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
From July to August, the school organises the "JS1 Orientation and English Program", "JS1 Gospel Camp" and "JS1 Parents Activity" in which the teachers and current students will help the new students and their family understand more about the school to ensure that freshmen can adapt to the secondary school life as soon as possible. These activities also provide support for students to acquire knowledge of various subjects in English.
To cater for students’ physical well-being, the Health and Hygiene Concern Group promotes health education on campus. The school is concerned about health education and environmental hygiene, and constantly keeps both parents and students informed of the latest development regarding epidemics in force. Moreover, a wide range of activities such as Blood Donation Day, Vaccination, First Aid and Health Talks are organised in order to cultivate students' awareness towards hygiene and civic responsibility.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for HKMLC Queen Maud 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 $330".
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $330".
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $330".
The PTA dues are $30" per year.
Student union fee: $20 (S1 - S5)/$10 (S6).
The approved charge for non-standard items is Improve School Facilities Fee: $310 (S1 to S5), $155 (S6) per year.
Other charges/fees: House fee: $15 (S1 to S5), $10 (S6).
^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, HKMLC Queen Maud Secondary School has a total of 59 teachers and 55 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 86% 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 54% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 27% 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 27% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 15% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 58% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that HKMLC Queen Maud Secondary School has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. more than half of teachers hold master's, doctoral or above degrees, which will help to provide more in-depth and professional educational content. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 58% 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 HKMLC Queen Maud 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 Language, Putonghua, Chinese History, Life & Society, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Religious Studies, Life Education (S1 and S2), Thinking Education (S1), Project Learning (S2)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Language Arts in English (S1 and S2), Mathematics, Science (S1 and S2)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development (S4 and S5), Liberal Studies (S6), Chinese History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies (S4 and S5), Health Management and Social Care (S4 and S5), Visual Arts, Physical Education, Religious Studies, STEM enrichment (S4 and S5)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1) (S4), Mathematics Extended Part (Module 2) (S5 and S6)
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Putonghua, Chinese History, Life & Society, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Religious Studies, Life Education (S1 and S2), Thinking Education (S1), Project Learning (S2)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Language Arts in English (S1 and S2), Mathematics, Science (S1 and S2)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Health Management and Social Care, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Religious Studies, STEM Enrichment (S4 and S5)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1) (S5), Mathematics Extended Part (Module 2) (S4 and S6)
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
All classrooms are equipped with LED TVs or electronic whiteboards, and Apple TVs. Student desks and chairs are also replaced in stages. The school has also set up the Reading Paradise, Book Crossing Corner, English Corner, Campus TV/Central Broadcasting Control Room, Religious and Student Activity Center, Climbing Wall, Life Education Center, Student Counselling Center, Liberal Resource Center, Maker Space and Student Career Counselling Center. The entire seventh floor is the "Creative Learning Resource Center", which is equipped with an open-air garden to create a tranquil place for students to read and explore. Besides, the Multimedia Creative Center, the Music Training Center and the Tranquility Lane have been established recently to provide students with an ideal learning environment.
Equipped with MAC for SpLd students.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
2021-2024 School's Key Concerns are “To nurture students to become proactive and conscientious self-directed learners” and “To enhance students' sense of belonging to the school and further develop the culture of care”. This is to nurture students’ motivation and exploratory spirit in learning; to create cherishable memories among teachers and students; to make opportunities for high display; and to build students’ character.
School Management Organisation:
The school is led by a group of enthusiastic school managers. Under the management of IMC, regular staff meetings are held. The Administration Committee, Learning and Teaching Development Committee and the Student Affairs Committee are also set up to co-ordinate, plan, develop and evaluate the school work, making good use of the human resources and various grants to provide quality education to students.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The Incorporated Management Committee is composed of members from the school's sponsoring body, independent persons, the Principal, staff members, parents and alumni to ensure effective deployment of resources for the all-round development of students and advancement of the school.
School Green Policy:
The school strives to achieve sustainable development on campus through new initiatives and various activities, including Leopard Tortoise Raising Program, Desalination Plant Project, Ecosystem Ball making, etc. The school was also awarded the First Place in the first City I&T Grand Challenge under the theme of Environmental Sustainability. The environmental concepts are even applied on campus. Moreover, the organic farming garden allows students to experience from seeding to harvesting, and from harvesting to cooking. Students learn to cherish and be grateful for food through this experiential learning. The school also participates in the "Sai Kung District Ecological Recreation Competition” for students to understand the importance of wetlands and the roles of humans in environmental protection.
Details: http://www.qmss.edu.hk/CustomPage/30/QMSS_3years_plan_2015_2018.pdf
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
The school has enriched the language environment to enable our students to be biliterate and trilingual. We also actively cooperate with the Education Bureau to implement the fine-tuning policy of language teaching in junior forms. Some students learn the following subjects in English: Mathematics, Science, Scientific Investigation, Foundation of Business, Geography, History and Computer Technology and Living. Other subjects are supplemented with English vocabulary. Students in the senior forms can choose to take the HKDSE subjects in English. The teacher-student ratio in senior form Chinese and English lessons is reduced to enhance learning and teaching effectiveness. Our school's ceremonies, announcements and publications are all conducted in biliterate and trilingual modes. With teachers from different subjects actively cooperating with the English Department, our school has created a language-rich environment. In addition, the school has hired two Native-speaking English teachers to strengthen students' English listening and speaking training. A Norwegian missionary in Hong Kong often talks with students in English on campus to promote gospel work. Moreover, EMI Bridging courses and activities are offered to equip students with the skills of learning English.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
The school strives to cultivate students' generic skills, especially creativity, critical thinking, communication and cooperation skills, helping students to establish clear learning objectives. Students are also equipped with effective reading and time management strategies as well as note-taking skills. With these skills, students are able to develop independent thinking and problem-solving skills by exploring current issues, case studies and field trips. Different disciplines of the school focus on the development of diversified learning and teaching strategies, such as the emphasis on problem-solving and abstract thinking in Mathematics; the diverse creative inventions and experimental designs in Integrated Science and Computer Technology and Living; the discussion of various topics or issues in Humanities subjects. Also, experiential learning and model teaching methods are widely adopted to nurture students' humanistic qualities. The school attaches great importance to the use of e-learning to enhance students’ learning motivation and interest. A school-based "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) policy is implemented in secondary one to four to allow students to practise self-directed learning in order to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. Apart from the core subjects, senior students can take 3 electives (3X). Mathematics Extended Parts (Module 1 and Module 2) are also provided. For the choices of DSE electives, refer to http://www.qmss.edu.hk
2. Curriculum highlights: Life Education Curriculum in S1 & 2 helps students set their life goals and learn to have self-management. Thinking Education Curriculum in S1 helps students learn different kinds of thinking methods and learning strategies. Project Learning Curriculum in S2 is specially designed for students to foster their attitude of exploration and to build up a sound foundation of research skills. Religious Studies aims to help S1 to S6 students know about the Bible and Christian faith and values. S1 to S3 students learn how to use the 3D printer, computer design and craftsmanship through Computer Technology and Living, in response to STEAM education and to inspire students' creativity. In addition, the school offers cooking and sewing courses to enhance students' life skills.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Moral, Civil and National Education: Student Affairs Committee sets a six-year education system with an aim to encourage students to set goals for a desire for knowledge, growth and God, instilling students with positive values, and to develop national identity in students on personal, social, national and global levels. Information Technology for Interactive Learning: The promotion of e-learning equips our teachers with pedagogical content knowledge to facilitate the paradigm shift of learning and teaching so that students could be able to learn through online platforms, which enables the alignment of pre-lesson, within-lesson and post-lesson learning activities. It is intended that students are highly motivated to learn, and their diverse learning needs could be accommodated. Project Learning: Through systematic curriculum integration and cross-curricula project learning, students' 21st Century skills together with generic skills are nurtured. Reading to Learn: Various key learning areas design interesting reading schemes and move towards Reading across the Curriculum.
Life Planning Education:
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The school has set up the "Gifted Education Committee", "Extended Learning Committee" and "Special Learning Needs Committee" to formulate a comprehensive school-based policy to cater for the diverse needs of students. The policy includes ability grouping, differentiated teaching strategies, and various after-school extended learning courses.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
To practise inclusive education in our school, we adopt the ‘whole-school approach’ in supporting students with special educational needs (SEN). Our SEN Committee comprises of the Vice Principal (L&T), Vice Principal (Student Affairs), SEN coordinator, educational psychologist, counselling teachers, qualified counsellors and teaching assistants. To support SEN students to learn, the Committee holds after-school remedial classes for junior form students in a smaller class size to cater for learning diversity. In addition, our school speech therapist helps students improve their comprehension and communication skills. Our psychologists also have assessments with students to identify their needs so as to help us tailor-make respective adjustments to their learning. To provide emotional support, our counsellors offer counselling sessions for individuals and organise regular social training groups for students in need. We also emphasize home-school collaboration. Parents are invited to get involved in policy-making discussions for student support.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Through continuous assessment, we are able to achieve effective learning, cultivate students' good study habits, and examine what they have learned, and constantly strive for progress. There are two semesters throughout the year, and the assessment scope includes class performance, homework and three examinations (junior forms). The school will also make adaptations to the examinations and provide individual support (e.g. exam revision classes) in response to the needs of special candidates.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
The Parent-teacher Association, with parents and teachers forming a standing committee, has organised and promoted a wide range of activities. Apart from being a parent manager and participating in school management, parents also serve as volunteers to support school activities. The school regularly organises parents’ meetings with class teachers, a series of parent education activities and parental fellowship to strengthen home-school communication and help students grow. The monthly "Gather with You" activity for parents allows the principal and parents to care for the children of Queen Maud Secondary School together by sharing faith and prayer.
School Ethos:
The school embodies a pristine school spirit, a rigorous style of study, and a positive academic atmosphere. We aim to cultivate students' morality and provide students with an all-rounded curriculum based on biblical truth and values with the slogan “Together we build a community of care. With passion, we extend our learning community”.
As a community of care, the Class Management Group coordinates activities, such as ‘ Growth Tree’, ‘Retreat Day’, ‘Fun Day’, etc. Together with the dual class teacher system, the school strengthens the culture of care on campus. Moreover, the Religious Committee, Civic and Value Education Committee, Extra Curricular Activity Committee, Counselling Team and Careers Team help students pursue excellence in life. We have been awarded the "Caring Campus Honour Award" by the Christian Family Service and "Caring School" by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, and the "Most Outstanding School" award by the LPD Educational Foundation.
In our learning community, teachers are role models. By forming Learning Circles which foster professional exchange and participating in curriculum enhancement programs conducted by the EDB and tertiary institutions, a professional team of teachers have been formed. In addition, teachers guide students to set goals, cultivate good learning habits, record learning footprints in order to build self-motivated learners.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
We develop the school characteristics through the following:
1. Using the Bible truth and value as the basis of education to nurture students to learn from morality, be kind and pure, and improve their citizenship;
2. Deploying diversified learning experiences, such as e-learning, service learning and experiential learning, to enhance students' high-level thinking skills and promote independent learning;
3. Adopting school-based gifted education with a three-tiered support model to fully unleash the potential of students with effective top-notch strategies;
4. Nurturing students’ curiosity and exploratory minds, equipping them with knowledge, establishing a platform for students to showcase their capabilities in order for them to pursue excellence and shine;
5. Creating collective memories among teachers and students, further cultivating the culture of care on campus.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
The school regularly organises knowledge management and professional development activities for teaching staff, such as organising learning circles, peer observation, collaborative teaching, new teacher training, class management, and middle management training to enhance teaching and management and promote the school development. The school also actively networks experts from the Education Bureau, universities and other schools to conduct cross-curricular observations and evaluations, exchange educational ideas, enhance the quality of learning and teaching, and establish a professional learning community outside the campus.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
The school puts emphasis on the balanced development of students in the moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic and spiritual aspects. In order to provide students with comprehensive development opportunities and help students develop desirable attitudes and values, the school extends the study of students from the classroom to other diverse after-school learning environments, including extra-curricular activities, social services, school teams, external competitions, etc. Students can also participate in the schemes, such as “One Life, One Art or Sport”, “One Person. One Instrument”, “One Life. One Exchange” to enrich their learning experiences and explore the possibilities in different areas as they grow. To our pride, the school has been awarded the first place in STEM competitions, canoeing contests, film-making competitions. Besides, our school's Mathematical Olympiad, Choral Speaking, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Photography and Social Service Teams have also won awards throughout the years. Our school offers over 50 regular Life-wide Learning activities in areas such as faith, intellect, sports and arts, social services, career exploration. To cater for the diverse interests among students, the school also opens courses such as Robotics Team, Digital Art Class, Jazz Dance class, Rock Climbing Team and Pop Music Team.
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Others
The school focuses on inspiring students' potential. On the one hand, it provides appropriate extra-curricular courses and activities to explore and nurture students' interests. On the other hand, it establishes a talent pool to recommend students to participate in diverse competitions. Based on multiple intelligence, students are encouraged to constitute achievements and pursue excellence. In addition, our alumni are eager to donate to the school to set up a number of scholarships to support students and reward those who are striving for progress. In line with the pursuit of whole-person development, the school has established a complete award system to commend students with outstanding performance in different fields, including: academic awards, best improvement awards, sports and art awards, service awards, etc. The school has also established "Student of the Year” award, which is the highest honour in the school, to affirm student achievement. In recent years, our students have won numerous awards in competitions, including the Secondary School Mathematical Competition Merit Award, the Science and Technology Competition, the Outstanding Students of Sai Kung District, the Hong Kong Youth Essay Competition, Film Making Competitions, etc.
"Life Planning Education":
Our school puts strong emphasis on career planning. The Career Education Counselling Group is further optimizing the diverse career guidance services. In addition to providing information on further studies and recommendations by career teachers, our school has been granted the Child Development Fund and has recruited a Child Development Fund Curriculum Development Officer to offer personal career counselling for students, offering a three-year mentorship scheme for over 50 students. In addition, students are provided with personal guidance for further studies according to the needs of their growth stages, and set life goals and development paths in accordance with their personal interests, abilities, aptitudes and characteristics. We focus on helping our junior students understand themselves, nurture interests, and establish short-term as well as mid-term learning goals and directions. Meanwhile we mainly assist the senior students to learn about different jobs and professions, and introduce pluralistic ways of career development. The school also arranges mock interviews, seminars, workplace experiences and visits for senior students to pursue their dreams. With the endeavour of the school, we have been awarded the "Caring for the Campus - Promoting Career Planning Excellence Award" by the Hong Kong Christian Service.