Pope Paul VI College
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
Secondary:10 indicators apply, 3 matched
🎯 Mission
The school aims to develop students' full potential by means of an integrated education based on Christian values especially love and service. We help our students acquire knowledge and skills, learn to think critically and live a meaningful life so that they can make contribution to the society and the world as responsible individuals.
📚 Approach & Strategies
We pride ourselves on fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning. Emphasis is put on providing students with the necessary learning experiences and developing their full potential. Attention is also paid to the cultivation of good behaviour and moral values so that students are well equipped to serve the community. Diverse teaching strategies, tailored learning content and appropriate assignments are adopted in accordance with students' abilities, needs and interests. Effective methods like questioning, discussion and sharing are used to promote active learning and help build students' confidence.
💛 SEN Support
The Student Support Team is set up to plan, coordinate and implement the Whole School Approach to Integrated Education in order to further cultivate an inclusive school culture and enhance the effectiveness of the support given to students with special educational needs. Besides, the Team flexibly deploys the Learning Support Grant to cater for individual differences and SEN by recruiting teaching assistants or purchasing professional services to provide individual or group training for students. Regular meetings are held among the SST, subject teachers, class teachers and parents to keep them informed of the student’s progress and to discuss the effectiveness of the support measures.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
1. 本校設三十多個課外活動學會組織,又設立四社,讓同學發揮團結合作精神。 2. 學生積極參與校內校外活動,如班際英語戲劇比賽、聯校說話訓練、校際辯論比賽、校際朗誦節、校際音樂節、葵青區校際運動比賽。 3. 本校著重發展學生潛能、服務社群的經驗,舉辦放眼社會義工服務計劃,讓中三學生都能在社工指導下接受訓練及完成自擬服務計劃。過去十六年,本校參與葵青區青少年社區服務計劃比賽,屢獲殊榮,得獎隊員更有機會到海外考察交流,擴闊其國際視野。 4. 我校學生於國際模擬聯合國會議中表現卓越,勇奪「最佳代表」殊榮,展現出色的國際視野與領袖才能。 5. 學生在國際競賽中屢創佳績,包括於 National Economics Challenge 中榮獲「城市最高分團隊獎」,並在「國際遺傳工程機器設計競賽」(iGEM)中奪得「銀獎」,成就備受國際肯定。 6. 中文辯論隊實力超群,於《學思盃 2024》中過關斬將,勇奪冠軍寶座,辯才與批判思維獲得高度讚賞。 7.…
📋 School Data
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| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Sister |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Mr. |
| imc | Established |
| school_size | 9200 |
| sponsoring_body | Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate - P.I.M.E. Sisters |
| school_motto | Love and Service |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 53 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 90 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 50 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 68 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 23 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 13 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 64 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education, Religious & Moral Education, Putonghua (S.1, S.2) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Mathematics, Information & Communication Technology, Technology and Living, Visual Arts, Music, Integrated Science (S.1, S.2), Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1, S.2), Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3), History (S.1, S.3), Geography (S.2, S.3) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Ethics & Religious Studies, Citizenship and Social Development, Physical Education, Religious & Moral Education |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Information & Communication Technology, Visual Arts |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education, Religious & Moral Education, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Putonghua (S.1, S.2) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Mathematics, Information & Communication Technology, Technology and Living, Visual Arts, Music, Integrated Science (S.1, S.2), Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3), History (S.1, S.3), Geography (S.2, S.3) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Ethics & Religious Studies, Citizenship and Social Development, Physical Education, Religious & Moral Education |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Information & Communication Technology, Visual Arts |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| 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 | $40 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | $12 |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | US$450 |
| sc_others | - |
| sc_remarks | Students can take Applied Learning courses organized by EDB approved course providers as elective subjects to suit their different orientations and abilities in their S.4, S.5 and S.6 studies. Besides, the school provides diversified learning experiences for the students. |
| 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 ).Academic result: 50%;<br>Interview performance: 40%;<br>Extra-curricular activities: 10%;<br>Conduct: All applicants must have a grade B or above in conduct in Primary 5 and 6. |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | Bridging programmes in English, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics and Society, History and Integrated Science subjects are organized to help S.1 students adapt to the new school life. S.1 Orientation begins in late August. Parents are invited to attend a sharing session. <br>The awareness of a healthy lifestyle is constantly promoted among students by joining the "4Rs Mental Health Charter" and "Whole School Health Programme". All our students are encouraged to have regular exercise to improve their physical as well as mental well-being. Our school has set up a committee to monitor the quality of food and the standard of service of the school tuck shop. |
| school_management_url | https://ppaulvi.edu.hk/en/school-structure |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Individualizing learning experiences to help students build confidence and develop skills.<br>2. Strengthening students’ healthy practices to manage stress and emotions. |
| school_organisation | The Incorporated Management Committee is responsible for making long- term plans for the continuous development of the school and the effective use of its resources to ensure that all students are given all-round and well-balanced learning opportunities. The Consultative Committee works closely to plan and implement effective school-based strategies for the development of the school. Under the leadership and coordination of the School Principal and the three Vice-principals, various functional groups are set up to take charge of matters such as curriculum co-ordination, IT education, extra-curricular activities, discipline and guidance programmes as well as liaison with parents. |
| imc_smc_mc | The Incorporated Management Committee of the School was established on 31 August 2013 comprising managers representing various stakeholders including the sponsoring body, teachers, parents, alumnae and independent personnel. |
| school_green_policy | The school is dedicated to developing a green campus. Apart from imparting environmental knowledge through subject curricula, the Value Education Committee actively promotes environmental conservation through other learning experiences and fun-filled activities. Students are encouraged to save energy, reduce waste and protect the environment. |
| language_policy | The school has a well-defined language policy with English as the medium of instruction in all subjects except Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education, Religious & Moral Education and Putonghua. To help students achieve a high level of proficiency in both English and Chinese, programmes and activities such as reading scheme, speech competition, drama and debate are carried out every year. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. The school offers 14 elective subjects (including M1 & M2).<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: As a Catholic school, we attach great importance to value education. Our school offers Civic and Moral Education lessons to students of all forms to instill in them positive attitudes and values. We also help students cultivate a proper learning attitude, develop generic skills and master subject knowledge. In the junior forms, we arrange project-based learning activities and organize social service programmes to help students become confident, disciplined learners. Our school-based STEAM Curriculum in junior form encompasses the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. By engaging in data research and model design, our students not only apply their knowledge but also develop confidence and enhance their problem-solving skills. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | 1. Our library boasts a good collection of books and resources. A reading corner is also set up in each class to create an environment conducive to reading. The school's reading scheme covers not only English and Chinese but also a variety of subjects. Students are encouraged to use information technology and other media to enrich their reading experience. Reading activities like book exhibitions, book recommendations and talks by writers are held every year to nurture a reading culture among students.<br>2. For the development of pedagogical and assessment innovation, besides setting up an e-platform for students to consolidate learning in different subjects at their own pace, teachers promote assessment for learning and e-learning across KLAs with pedagogically designed activities for inquiry so as to improve students’ self-efficacy and enhance their information literacy. Multimedia-enriched presentations are used to explain abstract concepts and information technology is employed to provide an environment for students to observe, explore and experience with the help of computer simulation. Students are encouraged to search for information on the Internet before they discuss and share knowledge with peers and teachers in class, which makes learning more interesting and effective.<br>3. Cross-curricular project-based learning is carried out in S.1-S.3. Students learn to formulate challenging questions, process information as well as present, share and reflect on the outcome of the project. The experience enables students to develop communicative and problem-solving skills.<br>4. Moral and Civic Education has a prominent position in our school curriculum. Lessons are given every cycle to inculcate in students' proper values and attitudes essential to their personal and social development. |
| life_planning_education | To cultivate students’ ability to know themselves, to plan, to set goals and to reflect, and to recognize and link up the various paths of further study and employment, our school actively promotes a wide range of career planning education activities and experiential learning.<br><br>Career planning education lessons are offered at both junior and senior secondary levels. Teachers from the Careers Section utilize various career aptitude assessment tools to help students gain deeper self-understanding and discover their potential. Beyond the classroom, the school organizes a variety of after-school activities, including workshops, applied learning courses, seminars on further studies and employment, workplace and industry visits, university taster programs, and job shadowing schemes in commercial or public organizations. These immersive experiences allow students to engage directly with the working world and broaden their horizons.<br><br>In addition, the Careers Section makes effective use of the school’s digital platforms to continuously share the latest information on further education and employment, helping students stay informed about social and industry trends and make appropriate plans.<br><br>Our school also collaborates with the Alumnae Association to promote the Mentorship Program, inviting alumnae to share their life stories and personal experiences. These mentor-student interactions inspire students to reflect on their future paths and, through companionship and encouragement, enhance their sense of hope and self-efficacy regarding their future. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Teachers are encouraged to take courses related to catering for diverse learning needs. Strategic e-learning lesson plans are developed in all Key Learning Areas aiming at catering for learning diversity. After-school tutorials are provided to S.1 students to help them adapt to EMI learning and teaching. |
| support_for_non_chinese_students | Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; appointing additional teacher(s)/teaching assistant(s) to support NCS students’ learning of Chinese; arranging intensive Chinese learning and teaching mode(s), e.g. pull-out learning if necessary, split-class/group learning, etc.; developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting learning and teaching materials; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | Students' academic performance is assessed by one test and two examinations in a school year. The assessment system also takes into consideration students' performance in project work, homework assignments and classwork. |
| home_school_co_operation | 1. Links between the school and parents are strengthened through activities like seminars and workshops organized by the P.T.A. <br>2. Parent volunteers lend their support to the school by making souvenirs to our students and organizing activities like visits to the elderly people who live alone in the neighbourhood. <br>3. The P.T.A. has also set up a scholarship and a grant for our students. |
| school_ethos | Our students learn to behave well and observe discipline in a harmonious and warm school environment. The school has a broad curriculum of civic and moral education to foster students' positive values and facilitate their whole person development. Specific policies such as a bi-class teacher system, a big sister scheme and a summer bridging programme are introduced to help S.1 students adjust to life in an EMI school. Other student support services come in the form of discipline, guidance and careers programmes as well as close collaboration between teachers and parents. |