📚 Secondary ・ Sha Tin
Po Leung Kuk Wu Chung College
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
50
High
Secondary：10 indicators apply, 5 matched
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Po Leung Kuk Wu Chung College
Sha Tin ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1977
📍 Address
Heng On Estate, 1 Hang Kam Street, Ma O…
📞 Phone
26415866
📠 Fax
26415777
✉️ Email
school@plkwcc.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Not Applicable
👩🏫 Principal
Chan Kwong Yiu
📅 Founded
1977
🏷️ School Type
Aided
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🎯 Mission
Our school motto is ‘Love, Respect, Diligence and Honesty’ and we adhere to the guiding principles of Po Leung Kuk to provide our students with an all-round education. Our emphasis on moral education helps nurture a love for life and sense of selflessness in our students. We work in the belief that our professional teachers can inspire students to attain perfection.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. Learning and teaching: We empower students to harness the power of technology to drive innovation in self-regulated learning, placing emphasis on lesson preparation and note-taking skills. Our curriculum integrates AI platforms to enhance learning efficiency and provide personalized support. Through interactive and dynamic teaching approaches, we not only cultivate a love for learning but also focus on strengthening students' reading abilities and mastery of core subjects, ensuring a well-rounded and future-ready education. 2. Enhancement programmes in the junior forms: Starting from S.2, enhancement programmes for core subjects are provided to help students build stronger foundations in preparation for the HKDSE. 3. STEAM and gifted education: Gifted education programmes are available…
💛 SEN Support
Established Student Support Team and appointed a senior teacher as SENCO. Emphasis on home-school cooperation, SST member as an executive member of PTA. Close liaison with school counselor, school social worker and educational psychologist. A case conference is held when necessary.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
1. Leadership: Students' bodies and organisations such as the Student Union, School Prefects, Sunshine Buddies, Career and Life Planning Prefects, Student Ambassadors, Academic Prefects, Student Librarians, Campus Management Ambassadors, etc. 2. Extra-curricular activities: A total of over 40 school clubs are available. Each student is required to join at least one. Students are encouraged to participate in inter-school competitions and activities to broaden their horizons. Students get to learn various musical instrumental, dance and ball games. 3. Voluntary service: Service learning is promoted. Students from different forms are required to do voluntary work to serve the community. Our school participates in the V Go Easy Award Scheme organised by the Hong Kong Children & Youth Servic…
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Mr. |
| principal_qualifications_experiences | (BSc (CUHK), Cert Ed (HKU)) |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | 86 |
| school_size | 5000 |
| sponsoring_body | Po Leung Kuk |
| school_motto | Benevolence, Respect, Diligence, Sincerity |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 55 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 91 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 50 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 60 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 23 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 16 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 61 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1 & S.2), Moral Education, Putonghua, STEAM, Music, PE, Visual Arts |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Mathematics, Science |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | Life and Society (S.3), Geography, History, Computer Literacy, Economics and Financial Literacy (S.3) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development, Visual Arts |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | History, Geography, Information and Communication Technology |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Moral Education, Putonghua, STEAM, Music, PE, Visual Arts |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Mathematics, Science |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | Geography, History, Computer Literacy, Economic and Financial Literacy (S.3) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development, Visual Arts |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | History, Geography, Information and Communication Technology |
| current_year_no_of_class_s1 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s2 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s3 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s4 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s5 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s6 | 4 |
| sc_school_fee_s1 | - |
| sc_school_fee_s2 | - |
| sc_school_fee_s3 | - |
| sc_school_fee_s4 | - |
| sc_school_fee_s5 | - |
| sc_school_fee_s6 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s1 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s2 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s3 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s4 | $340 |
| sc_tong_fai_s5 | $340 |
| sc_tong_fai_s6 | $340 |
| sc_pta_fee | 25 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | $40 |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | S.1-S.5: $450, S.6: $300. For maintenance of air-conditioners; maintenance of eClass, enhancement of campus facilities and equipment. |
| sc_others | Replacement of student card $20 |
| sc_remarks | Other Learning Experiences are integrated with extra-curricular activities in various aspects such as Arts Education, Career and Life Planning, Physical Education, Moral Education, School Assembly, Leadership Training Program and study tours etc. |
| oa_s1_admission | 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 2026 ).Selection criteria for S1 Discretionary Places: Rank order of EDB accounts for 70% and performance in interview accounts for 30%. Interview activities include reading aloud English and Chinese passages, a group interview conducted in both English and Chinese, science experiments etc. Bonus marks will be given to applicants with outstanding performance in ECAs, such as being representatives of HKSAR, medal winners in interschool competitions etc. |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | Our school provides a comprehensive orientation and guidance system for new students. During the summer, we conduct registration interviews, hold parent seminars during the Secondary One Growth Week, implement an English reading programme, offer bridging courses in English, Mathematics, and Science, and provide library borrowing services. After the term begins, we continue support through the “Peer Counseling” and “Sunshine Ambassador” programs by organizing adjustment workshops and parent evenings throughout the year to assist students in their transition.<br>We center our approach on a growth mindset, emphasizing joint cultivation by students and parents. At the start of the semester, students are guided to establish a positive attitude and practice it during Growth Week. Class teachers integrate year-round class activities to continuously nurture students’ psychological resilience and perseverance, creating a supportive environment for growth.<br> |
| school_management_url | https://www.plkwcc.edu.hk/admin-structure |
| school_major_concerns_url | https://www.plkwcc.edu.hk/reports |
| school_major_concerns | 1.To leverage technology to drive innovation in self-regulated learning.<br>2.To chart the path to well-being by cultivating resilience and thriving forward. |
| school_organisation | School-based Management is adopted. Comprising three vice principals, panel heads and committee chairpersons, the School Development and Self-evaluation Committee formulates school development plans. Through regular meetings, middle managers device and supervise the implementation of plans and programmes. All teachers are encouraged to express their opinion and evaluate their work so that the quality of education provided can be maintained, contributing to the sustainable development and improvement of school. |
| imc_smc_mc | The IMC of Po Leung Kuk Wu Chung College |
| school_green_policy | We were awarded Innovation Award in the Ocean Park Conservation Alliance Programme. We purchase electrical appliances with Grade 1 Energy Label and install temperature sensors and timers to control the air-conditioners in the classrooms. We also work in line with the Environment Protection Policy of Po Leung Kuk. We hold inter-class competitions, talks and drama performances to enhance students’ awareness of environmental protection. In 2024-2025, our students joined the Green Prefect Programme organized by the Environmental Campaign Committee, with 3 students being awarded the Certificate of Appreciation and 3 students Outstanding Award. We also join the Jockey Club BEAM Plus in Schools Project to help reduce at least 10% carbon intensity, thus being granted Outstanding Performance in the category of Sustainable Campus Environment. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | https://www.plkwcc.edu.hk/ |
| language_policy | We have two classes using English as the medium of instruction at each junior level. For other junior classes, Mathematics and Science are taught in English and therefore students' English proficiency can be greatly improved. Small class teaching helps to enhance the English Language proficiency of students. Students are divided into small classes for the English lessons and there are altogether 33 teaching groups, which is conducive to individual counselling. The percentage of our students reaching Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language far exceeds the average of all candidates. Our morning assemblies are conducted in Cantonese, English and Putonghua. The English Panel works together with Geography, History and Life and Society Departments on language across the curriculum (LAC) to enhance students' ability and confidence to learn various subjects in English. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Students can also take Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 as an elective.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: We offer 10 subjects to cater for students' diverse interests. Small group learning and teaching are carried out in core subjects. Also, we offer school based STEAM courses and learning skills for junior form students. Arts Education and Career and Life Planning lessons are implemented at senior secondary levels. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | 1. Moral and Civic Education: Moral and Civic Education is integrated into form teacher periods, assemblies, 'Sunshine' lessons, talks and workshops are held regularly to instil positive values and mindset in students.<br>2. Reading to learn: An Extensive Reading Scheme and school-based awards boost students’ reading skills, requiring juniors and S.4 students to read 15 and 16 books yearly. Reading periods are scheduled, and the library remains open during holidays, with over $100,000 spent on new books annually.<br>3. Project learning: Co-curricular and project-based learning are encouraged, including annual field trips organized by the Chinese and Chinese History Departments. Geography and Biology students also participate in yearly field trips, with Biology students involved in after-school bio-engineering projects.<br>4. Information Technology for Interactive Learning: School-based STEAM programmes are offered in junior forms. Activities are designed to cultivate students' interest in innovative technology, thus enhancing students' ability to apply science, technology, engineering and mathematics in daily life. The programmes also encourage teamwork and the development of problem-solving skills embracing the challenges of the AI era. Through inter-school competitions, students' horizons are broadened. Our school has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance in STEAM, earning numerous accolades in recent years, fully showcasing our students' exceptional abilities in innovation and technological application. In 2025, we won several awards, such as the Bronze Medal for Excellence in Information Clarity at the "Hong Kong InnoHealth Cup" hosted by the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, underscoring our students' creativity and communication skills in the health technology sector. Our school also won the First Prize in the Hong Kong Regional Competition of the WeChat Mini Program Global Innovation Challenge. This competition, jointly initiated by Tencent and several authoritative organizations, focuses on AI programming with the aim of inspiring young people's innovative potential and using technology to address social issues. |
| life_planning_education | Since 2016, our school has participated in the Jockey Club Hong Kong’s “CLAP @ JC” program, receiving funding to establish a Career Counselling Room that supports career and life planning activities. In 2021, we introduced the Hong Kong Benchmarks for Career and Life Development (HKBM) to review and enhance our career planning efforts. From 2022, we became a resource school for the program, promoting professional exchanges with other schools, sharing effective career development strategies, enhancing teacher professionalism, and providing tailored career guidance to help students choose suitable further education or career paths.<br>For students from junior to senior forms, we organize theme-based workshops and provide group and individual counseling to equip them with essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes, enabling informed decisions based on their interests and abilities. Senior students follow a school-based structured career planning course that develops skills to face future challenges. Additionally, we offer practical work-field experiences such as mock interviews, work experience programs, and internships with industry partners, allowing students to engage in real work settings and build workplace adaptability and interpersonal skills for their future careers. |
| student_support_url | https://www.plkwcc.edu.hk/admin-cd |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | The school actively promotes inclusive education and personalized support, implementing small class teaching and a dual-class teacher system for core junior secondary subjects to enhance individual care. Through positive education curricula and diverse activities, students are encouraged to recognize their character strengths and cultivate a sense of gratitude, thereby improving their well-being. In recent years, the school has focused on social-emotional learning, strengthening self-awareness and social awareness, promoting respect for differences and an inclusive culture. Mindfulness practices have also been introduced to help students regulate emotions, enhance concentration, and build resilience. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | 1. Formative assessment is adopted to inform students of their learning performance regularly and allow students to reflect on their learning. <br>2. A self-learning section is included in junior form examinations to promote self-regulated learning. <br>3. There are three examinations a year, with daily assessments. Students' performance is analysed in detail to improve learning and teaching. |
| home_school_co_operation_url | https://www.plkwcc.edu.hk/ |
| home_school_co_operation | Our PTA was set up in 1997. We arrange Parents Reading Club, positive education seminars and voluntary services for the elderly. Our parents act as role models to their children. |
| school_ethos | With our belief in rigour and care, ensuring students’ good discipline is our major concern. Various disciplinary and guidance programmes are launched to regulate the behaviour of our students. Our students are appraised by their parents and neighbors. |
| future_development_url | https://www.plkwcc.edu.hk/reports |
| school_dev_plan | 1. To promote the integration of AI into teaching and learning, strengthen students' self-regulated learning strategies, enhance learning outcomes, and cultivate future talents.<br>2. To optimise the curriculum and promote language across curriculum; strengthen students' learning confidence, and enhance learning effectiveness.<br>3. Deepen and expand positive education by further promoting Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and mindfulness education, enabling students to face various challenges in their growth with perseverance and confidence. Create a caring and supportive learning environment where every student can embrace happiness and become the best version of themselves. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | Teachers’ development is enhanced through development days of different themes, lesson co-planning and peer lesson observation. In order to turn our staff into a learning community, teachers are encouraged to take professional development courses. |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 28 |
| fac_school_facilities | In addition to the common facilities found in regular schools, our school has Sir Gordon Wu Lecture Theatre and Lady Ivy Wu English Centre, as well as other facilities such as the Health Hub, Dance Studio, Career and Life Planning Counselling Room, STEM Laboratory, Ngan Po Ling Multi-purpose Centre, Centre for Workplace Development, Campus TV Station, Chinese Culture Room and Wellbeing HUB. 'Smart Blackboards' have been installed in all classrooms. |
| fac_facility_for_special_educational_needs | Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |