📚 Secondary ・ Tai Po
Valtorta College
📰 School Stories
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
40
Average
Secondary：10 indicators apply, 4 matched
📚
Valtorta College
Tai Po ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1976
📍 Address
Pui Yin Lane Tai Po
📞 Phone
26560017
📠 Fax
26546224
✉️ Email
valtorta@valtorta.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Catholicism
👩🏫 Principal
Wong Ling Yan
📅 Founded
1976
🏷️ School Type
Aided
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🎯 Mission
1. To provide our students with an all-rounded education that encompasses Spirituality, Virtue, Knowledge, Health, Community Spirit and Aesthetics; 2. To develop fully our students' potential to be of service to society; 3. To spread the Good News of God's love and help our students to discover the genuine meaning and value of their lives.
📚 Approach & Strategies
The school encourages students to be proactive and enthusiastic learners, aiming to cultivate capable and well-rounded individuals on a foundation of care and mutual love. The school is also committed to promoting reading and ensuring balanced growth across the moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic, and spiritual domains. Through a student-centered curriculum with diverse subject options, the school empowers students to forge their own path to success.
💛 SEN Support
The school has strived for excellence in providing integrated education, cultivating an inclusive atmosphere to cater for the special educational needs of students. A team comprising vice-principals, SEN coordinator, discipline and guidance teachers, social workers, educational psychologist, speech therapist and counsellors has been established. Teachers also take relevant SEN courses to acquire professional knowledge in rendering support for SEN students. The school utilizes the Learning Support Grant and other resources to provide assistance to students, such as hiring counsellors and services, providing social communication group, group or individual counselling sessions. Special arrangements in internal examinations and assistance in applying for similar arrangements in HKDSE have bee…
🎨 Whole-person Learning
本校開設44個課外活動小組，供同學自由參與，活動分為五個範疇：學術、音樂及美術、運動、興趣及制服團隊。內容包括管弦樂、手鈴、舞蹈、辯論、藝才班、機械人學會等。此外，本校每年定期舉辦多元化活動，如信仰生活營、領袖生訓練營、歌唱比賽、歷奇活動、境外活動等，為全校學生提供多姿多采的聯課活動，幫助他們建立自信及正確價值觀，發掘及拓展他們的天份及潛能。
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Ms |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Ms |
| principal_qualifications_experiences | (B.A., M.Ed., Dip.Ed.) |
| imc | Established |
| school_size | 4647 |
| sponsoring_body | The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong |
| school_motto | Lumen Accende, Corda Inflamma |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 52 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 95 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 51 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 53 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 12 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 16 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 72 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education, Putonghua, Ethics and Religious Studies, Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1 & S.2). |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Mathematics, Science (S.1 & S.2), Computer Literacy, Music, Visual Arts, Technology and Living, Life and Society (S.3), History, Geography, Commerce, Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3). |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education, Ethics and Religious Studies, Chinese Literature, Citizenship and Social Development. |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Mathematics with extended modules, Information and Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, History, Geography, Economics, 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, Putonghua, Ethics and Religious Studies, Citizenship, Economics and Society. |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Mathematics, Science (S.1-S.2), Computer Literacy, Music, Visual Arts, Technology and Living, History, Geography, Commerce, Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3). |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education, Ethics and Religious Studies, Chinese Literature, Citizenship and Social Development. |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Mathematics with extended modules, Information & Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, History, Geography, Economics, 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 | $50 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | $10 |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | Additional teaching materials and insurance fee etc: $273 - $390 |
| sc_others | - |
| sc_remarks | - |
| 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 ).Admission Criteria and Weightings for S.1 Discretionary Places include: <br>1. Academic achievement (school's internal results and Education Bureau ranking) 50%; <br>2. Interview performance 20%; 3. Conduct 10%; 4. Performance in arts, sports or service 10%; <br>5. Links with our school 10% |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | Secondary 1 Orientation Programmes:<br>1. A summer bridging course covering English, PSHE, and Science <br>2. Orientation days for new students and their parents<br>3. An adventure-based training day camp held in October; and student mentors assigned to the S.1 classes every day to help new students settle in from September to December<br><br>School Programmes to promote healthy living habits:<br>1. Goal setting and experiential learning activities are provided to cultivate positive values in junior form students<br>2. "Healthy School Project" is implemented to promote a healthy lifestyle<br> |
| school_management_url | https://www.valtorta.edu.hk/profile/ |
| school_major_concerns_url | https://www.valtorta.edu.hk/CP/pG/67/146/85 |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Learning and Teaching: Transforming students into self-regulated learners<br>2. Student Support and School Ethos: Enhancing the holistic development of students |
| school_organisation | The school has adopted school-based management. Subject department heads and committee leaders closely collaborate with the Principal, fostering a management culture that emphasizes communication, collaboration and distributed leadership. The school has established various teams responsible for coordinating and managing matters related to the curriculum, religious activities, extracurricular programs, home-school cooperation, academic and career counseling, character education, civic education, and information technology. |
| imc_smc_mc | The Incorporated Management Committee has been established since March, 2014. |
| school_green_policy | Environmental education has been implemented through the formal curriculum including subjects like Citizenship and Social Development, Geography and Biology. The school organizes the Student Environmental Protection Ambassador Scheme, Waste Recycling Scheme and field trips every year to enhance students' environmental awareness and to help them establish a friendly attitude towards nature. |
| language_policy | 1. The school aims to enhance students' lifelong learning skills by developing proficiency in biliteracy and trilingualism.<br>2. English is used as the medium of instruction in all forms and all subjects except Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Putonghua, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Citizenship and Social Development, Physical Education and Ethics & Religious Studies.<br>3. A diverse range of English activities are provided to enhance students' English proficiency; school functions are also conducted in English to cultivate an English-rich learning environment. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 3X. F.4 students can choose 3 out of 12 electives.<br><br> 2. Curriculum highlights: The school arranges split classes in S.1-S.3 to enhance students’ learning effectiveness in Chinese and English languages. Small-class teaching enables teachers to adopt more diversified strategies to cater for students’ academic needs. <br>Striving to develop students’ interest in reading, the school provides a comprehensive reading programme. It aims to expose students to a variety of reading materials, broaden their knowledge base and inspire their thinking. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | 1. Reading programmes are implemented to foster students’ reading habits. <br>2. Students' performances in tests and examinations are statistically analysed so that appropriate teaching strategies can be devised.<br>3. Cross-curricular project learning focusing on Humanities, STEAM, and Chinese Language and Chinese History is implemented respectively in S.1, S.2 and S.3. Under the guidance of teachers, students have the opportunity to explore various topics and engage in design thinking, with the aim of cultivating students' creativity and problem-solving skills.<br>4. A student-centred approach is adopted in subject selection and careers guidance is provided for senior secondary students. |
| life_planning_education | The school arranges a variety of visits, talks and workshops to promote experiential learning integrated with the curriculum. The aim is to cultivate students' self-awareness, personal planning, goal setting, and the ability to reflect. Additionally, the school assists students in exploring various pathways for further education, employment and training, while emphasizing professional ethics and workplace information, ensuring that students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | The school has set up a School Guidance Team and hired two full time social workers and two counsellors to provide extra help and support to students who have special educational needs. To cater for the students' diverse learning needs, tutorials are provided. The school also encourages gifted students to participate in external competitions and gifted enhancement programmes. |
| 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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | There are two terms in an academic year, with a mid-term assessment and an examination at the end of each term. Apart from the summative assessments, a continuous assessment policy has been adopted, in which students' performance in project-based studies, coursework, learning portfolios, and attitudes toward learning will be evaluated. This approach aims to enhance students' self-directed learning abilities. |
| home_school_co_operation | The role of the PTA is:<br>1. To serve as a bridge between parents and the school so that parents can have a better understanding of their children’s school lives.<br>2. To organize different activities to enrich students’ learning experiences.<br>3. To focus on parent education and work collaboratively with the school in nurturing students. |
| school_ethos | The school is dedicated to nurturing students in a Catholic spirit, grounded in our core values of Truth, Justice, Love, Life, and Family. The school also maintains high standards for students’ appearance, language, and behavior, fostering an ethos of decency and respect.<br><br>Our Guidance Team implements various programs to instill a culture of care and service among our students. Two full-time social workers from Caritas are stationed at our school, and an Educational Psychologist from the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong makes regular visits to provide support.<br><br>Additionally, the Career and Life Planning Education Committee organizes workshops and university visits to assist students with their career planning. Strong ties between parents and the school further enhance our community. |
| school_dev_plan | Learning and Teaching:<br>Transforming students into self-regulated learners<br>1.1 Strengthening the 4P1R framework as self-regulated learning practice<br>1.2 Equipping students with diverse learning skills that facilitate self-regulated learning<br><br>Student Support and School Ethos:<br>Enhancing the holistic development of students<br>2.1 Cultivating students' positive values and attitudes<br>2.2 Broadening students' horizons and fostering their well-being |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | Teacher development programmes aligned with the school's major concerns will be conducted annually. |