Sha Tin
St. Rose of Lima's College
Address: 29 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, N.T.
Tel: 23371867
Email: info@hksrl.edu.hk
Fax: 23380915
URL: http://www.hksrl.edu.hk
How to travel to St. Rose of Lima's College
Bus: 49X, 80K, 82M, 82X, 84M, 85A, 86, 89X, 281A
Minibus: 65A, 65K, 804, 808, 808P, 811
MTR: City One Station Exit B
About
St. Rose of Lima's College is a Aided Girls secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1948. The school is located in Sha Tin, and covers an area of approximately 6760 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Lilly DUGGIMPUDI Sr. ,And the principal is LIN Mau Tong Kitty Miss (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Education and Master of Arts). The sponsoring body of St. Rose of Lima's College is Franciscan Missionaries of Mary and is a Catholicism school. The mission of the school: "In the family spirit of service and love, we work to enhance the integral growth of our students by strengthening them with the Gospel and Chinese cultural values."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 St. Rose of Lima's College Adhering to the school motto of THROUGH CHARITY TO TRUTH, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 5 classes. Form 2: 5 classes.
Form 3: 5 classes. Form 4: 5 classes.
Form 5: 5 classes. Form 6: 5 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 ).Interview: 40%,
Academic Results and EDB ranking: 15% and 30%,
Conduct: 5%,
Activities and Awards: 5%,
Roman Catholic Applicants: 2.5%,
Immediate relative is a current student or a past student: 2.5%.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
We arrange summer bridging course and orientation day every year for new students. Moreover, there are Day Camp, Big Sister Scheme and Adventure-based Training Day.
Swimming Gala, Sports Day and School Picnic are organised annually.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for St. Rose of Lima's College 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 $340".
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $340".
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $340".
The PTA dues are $100" per year.
Student union fee: $20".
The approved charge for non-standard items is Fee for non-standard items: $300 (S.1 to S.5), $200 (S.6) per year.
Other charges/fees: $0.
^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, St. Rose of Lima's College has a total of 64 teachers and 64 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 88% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 53% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 47% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 17% 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 36% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 16% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 48% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that St. Rose of Lima's College 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. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, many teachers have rich teaching experience, and 48% 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 St. Rose of Lima's College 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, Religious Education, Moral and Civic Education, Putonghua
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Life and Society, Literature in English, Integrated Science, Geography, History, Computer Literacy, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese Literature (non-public examination subjects: Religious Education, Moral and Civic Education)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (with Extended Parts - Module 1 & Module 2), Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 and S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Literature in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Geography, History, Information and Communication Technology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies
(non-public examination subject: Physical Education)
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Religious Education, Moral and Civic Education, Putonghua
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Life and Society, Literature in English, Integrated Science, Geography, History, Computer Literacy, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese Literature (non-public examination subjects: Religious Education, Moral and Civic Education)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics (with Extended Parts - Module 1 & Module 2), Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 - S.6), Literature in English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Geography, History, Information and Communication Technology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies
(non-public examination subject: Physical Education)
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
English Room, Chinese Room, Mathematics Room, Liberal Studies Room, Science Laboratories, Campus TV Studio, Computer-Assisted Learning Centre cum STEAM Room, Multi-media Learning Centre cum MAC Centre, Computer Room, Geography Room, Art Room, Music Room, Home Economics Room, Self-access Learning Centre, Library, Multi-Function Room and Student Activity Centre. All classrooms and special rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with IT facilities such as LCD projectors, visualisers and networked computers. Interactive Touch Panels and devices that can project tablet screens have been installed in classrooms so that students can share their learning outcomes.
Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and tactile guide path plan.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
Promoting Positive Education; Enhancing Self-Regulated Learning through Blended Learning; Widening Exposure to Different Learning Experiences through STREAM Education.
School Management Organisation:
A Supervisor heads the school under the Incorporated Management Committee. Under the Principal, administration boards, staff development, academic affairs, spiritual affairs, guidance, discipline, career guidance, extra-curricular activities, information technology etc., are set up.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The Incorporated Management Committee was established on 31st August, 2015.
School Green Policy:
We have measures to reduce the use of paper, e.g. adopt double-side printing, use of electronic documents, set air-conditioning temperature at 25.5 degree Celsius. We joined the Solar Harvest Scheme with Solar panels installed at the roof top to generate electricity by a renewable source.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Our school adopts English as the major medium of instruction. We stress the importance of training students to be bi-literate and tri-lingual. (please refer to the subjects offered in 2022/2023 and the subjects to be offered in 2023/2024 for details)
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Our teachers are devoted to motivating students in learning. We reinforce the implementation of blended learning and e-learning. Various learning and teaching platforms are used to facilitate students' learning. Apart from enhancing students' academic performance and nurturing their reading habit, teachers also arrange a wide variety of activities to develop students' potential and generic skills. We provide a diversified curriculum in order to prepare our students for university study both locally and overseas.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. Flexible combinations from Arts and/or Science subjects
2. Curriculum highlights: The elective subjects that we offer under the senior secondary curriculum are all mainstream subjects, which accommodate students for further studies both locally and overseas.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Reading periods are set in the time-table. Reading schemes, Chinese and English Clubs and Reading competitions have been run for many years. All classrooms are equipped with necessary devices. Teachers can include e-learning activities in their lessons in a convenient way. Cross-curricular Project Learning is implemented in the Junior Forms. Moral and Civic Education lessons are incorporated in our formal curriculum.
Life Planning Education:
The Career Guidance teachers provide substantial information and appropriate suggestion for our students. Different activities (such as lecture, interactive game, information day, sharing session, workshop, visit, job-shadowing, individual counselling) about Career and Life Planning will be arranged for students. Various topics will be chosen to cater for the needs of students from different levels.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The school has set up a Student Support Team, which comprises teachers in charge of spiritual affairs, guidance, discipline, career guidance, extra-curricular activities and moral & civic education.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Our school is committed to developing an inclusive culture through the Whole School Approach to support students with special educational needs. The Student Support Team is set up to help plan, implement and review student support service. The team is led by the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), other team members are guidance teachers, careers guidance teachers, Chinese Language teachers, the school social workers and the educational psychologist.
To enhance teachers’ understanding of the special educational needs of students, the school encourages teachers to attend relevant training courses. Professionals, like the educational psychologist, are invited to conduct staff development programmes.
A teaching assistant is recruited to provide more comprehensive learning support to students with special educational needs. The teaching assistant, with the collaboration of the teaching staff, helps implement individual guidance and after-school remedial support. Moreover, individual / group training / speech therapy sessions to the students with special educational needs are offered by the registered social workers and other professionals. Assignment adjustment and examination accommodation are arranged for students in need.
For home-school cooperation, our school also establishes a regular communication mechanism with parents to let them understand the special educational needs of their children. The school invites parents to take part in the planning of support measures, evaluate the progress and provide similar support for their children at home.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
There are four examinations for Forms 1 to 3 students, two examinations for Forms 4 and 5 students, and one examination for Form 6 students in an academic year.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Our Parent-Teacher Association has been established for 24 years. We organise various activities every year.
School Ethos:
Our culture of modesty and prudence provides a harmonious environment for our students. We have a student support team, which arranges and organises the relevant activities.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
We allocate most of our resources on the development of senior secondary curriculum to prepare our students for university study. The elective subjects that we offer under the senior secondary curriculum are all mainstream subjects, which accommodate students for further studies both locally and overseas.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
The Staff Development Team arranges and invites various experts to provide staff development programmes for all staff.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
There are more than 40 E.C.A. clubs (including orchestra, drama, academic, computer, artistic, social service, uniform teams, ball games, etc.).
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Others
A wide variety of activities: summer bridging courses to help students adapt to English learning environment, summer English Study tour, International Students Exchange Programme, school teams participating in various competitions, School Orchestra, joint-school activities, Visits, special courses or talks provided by professional speakers, career guidance (with the assistance of past students, professionals and parents), interflow with multinational corporations.