📚 Secondary ・ Kowloon City
Homantin Government Secondary School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
30
Average
Secondary：10 indicators apply, 3 matched
📚
Homantin Government Secondary School
Kowloon City ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1959
📍 Address
8 Perth Street Homantin
📞 Phone
27112680
📠 Fax
27142846
✉️ Email
mail@hmtgss.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Not Applicable
👩🏫 Principal
Shi Mei Fong, Helen
📅 Founded
1959
🏷️ School Type
Gov't
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🎯 Mission
Our school promotes whole-person education to help students develop their potentials to the full and contribute to society.
📚 Approach & Strategies
Our school has clear objectives and policies in curriculum development. Observing the student-oriented principle, a unique school-based curriculum is designed. For instance, STEAM is implemented in junior secondary levels, cross-curriculum learning activities are designed, aiming at widening the horizons of junior form students and enriching their problem solving skills. For senior form students, broad and flexible subject selection is made possible as our school offers a wide range of science, arts and commercial subjects. This subject selection strategy is adopted with an aim to cater for the diversified interests among students and the needs for their further studies and career development. Our students possess a pro-active learning attitude and a good reading habit. They are also atte…
💛 SEN Support
Our school is committed to creating a caring and inclusive culture by adopting the “Whole School Approach” in hope of providing a favorable learning environment for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The Student Support Team, which comprises the principal, vice-principal(s), SENCO, SENST and other professionals work closely to render full support to SEN students. Through the use of the Learning Support Grant provided by the Education Bureau, our school offers a wide range of tailor-made services for SEN students to help them integrate into school life. The Student Support Team takes the initiative to approach SEN students, cater for their needs and provide them with individual and group counselling services. Volunteer training programmes and after-school activities are also de…
🎨 Whole-person Learning
Approximately 33 ECA clubs have been set up under the categories of academic subjects, music, arts, sports, public speaking, discipline training and social services. Our students took part in different exchange programmes to Hungary, Seoul, Japan, Singapore, Beijing, Xian, Guizhou, Shanghai, Harbin, Liaoning, Guangzhou, the Three Gorges, Hangzhou, etc. Our school has joined the pilot scheme of Sisters School Programme with Zhongshan Shi Shi Yan Zhong Xue which facilitates Mainland-Hong Kong cultural and intellectual interflow.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Ms |
| principal_qualifications_experiences | (MEd, BA, PGCE) |
| imc | Not Applicable |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | - |
| school_size | 5000 |
| sponsoring_body | EDB |
| school_motto | Striving persistently for self-enhancement |
| 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 | 65 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 85 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 13 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 0 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 87 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Putonghua, Citizenship, Economics and Society(S1 to S2), Chinese History, History*(S2 to S3), Computer Literacy*, Design and Technology, Physical Education, Growth Education |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | Mathematics*, Integrated Science*, Geography*, History*(S1), Home Economics*, Visual Arts*, Music* |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, History, Chinese History, Geography, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts (HKDSE Curriculum), Design and Applied Technology (HKDSE Curriculum), Physical Education, Growth Education, Value Education |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, B.A.F.S., Music (HKDSE Curriculum), English in Context |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | Mathematics, Biology, Subject-related Activities, Diverse Learning Experience and Applied Learning |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Putonghua, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Chinese History, History*(S3), Computer Literacy*, Design and Technology, Physical Education, Growth Education |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | Mathematics*, Integrated Science*, Geography*, History*(S1 to S2), Home Economics*, Visual Arts*, Music* |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, History, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Geography, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts (HKDSE Curriculum), Design and Applied Technology (HKDSE Curriculum), Physical Education, Growth Education, Value Education |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, B.A.F.S., Music (HKDSE Curriculum), English in Context |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | Mathematics, Biology, Subject-related Activities, Applied Learning |
| 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 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s5 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s6 | - |
| sc_pta_fee | $100 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | $15 |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $100 (SMI Fees) |
| sc_others | $155 - ECA fund (S.4-S.6) |
| 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 ).Criteria to the Secondary One Discretionary Places is based on students' conduct (excellent or good); selection criteria for interview are academic results, position in the Rank Order List provided by the EDB (50%), extra-curricular activities and services (20%); interview include creativity, critical thinking and their abilities in presentation (30%). The above overall performance accounts to 100%. (For details, please refer to our school webpage.) |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | S.1 adaptation programmes and Parents' Talk are organized.<br>Our school aims at promoting whole-person education and values students' all-round development. <br>With the introduction of the Healthy School Programme and health-related activities, our school helps students raise their awareness on physical health and develop a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. |
| school_management_url | http://www.hmtgss.edu.hk |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.hmtgss.edu.hk |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Enhancing the ability when encountering adversity, promoting healthy lifestyle, inheriting the Chinese culture.<br>2. Optimizing the school-based curriculum, developing generic skills, enhancing reading literacy. |
| school_organisation | Our school adopts the school-based management policy. Our school's management team possesses sound professional knowledge and is able to lead the school for a sustainable development and the implementation of the Senior Secondary curriculum. Our school also has a clear and well-structured management mechanism. The roles and responsibilities of staff members in all levels and subject departments are clear and all teams collaborate well. Under the school's effective management strategy, our school is continuously developing and the effectiveness in learning and teaching has thus further been enhanced. |
| imc_smc_mc | School Management Committee |
| school_green_policy | Our school has set up an Environmental Protection Education Team. Green prefects of each class are led by teachers-in-charge of the committee to help promote environmental protection education. Our school has been awarded the title of "Green School" for many years. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | https://www.hmtgss.edu.hk/CP/pG/16/28/31 |
| language_policy | Starting from the year 2010-2011, our school has implemented a school-based language policy. Lessons of major subjects are conducted in English in some junior classes while not more than 25% of the total lesson time of the remaining junior classes is allocated to English extended learning activities (ELA). We are devoted to creating an excellent language learning environment for students. Through multifarious co-curricular activities, we provide ample opportunities for students to reinforce their biliterate and trilingual ability in order to help them attain proficiency in both Chinese and English. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Students can select 2-3 subjects among 14 choices. Relevant subject combinations are compiled based on students' wishes and human resources of our school.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Our school offers a broad curriculum that covers various key learning areas and "STEAM" is implemented in our school-based curriculum in S.1-S.3. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | Our school has a long history in developing the four key tasks through formal and informal curriculum. The promotion of reading is achieved through the morning reading sessions twice a week. Students are supervised by teachers and given the autonomy to select suitable reading materials (books and newspapers) for the morning reading sessions to encourage them to read widely. Students are encouraged to engage in e-learning activities after school by visiting the school intranet and other e-platforms. Project learning and peer assessment are introduced to enhance students' ability in doing group research. It is hoped that students can make progress together in collaborative learning. Students are encouraged to contribute to society through active involvement in community service. A series of national education activities are launched to promote civic education with an aim to enhancing their national identity. |
| life_planning_education | Our school is dedicated to promote career and life planning education in all levels. From S.1 to S.6, the Class Teachers and Co-class Teachers of each class provides timely advice on students' life planning and learning, enabling students to set realistic goals. To cater for the needs of different levels, the school organises activities like Careers Expo, which enables students to understand their own abilities and interests, as well as the needs of society. By doing so, they can plan for a better future. |
| student_support_url | https://hmtgss.edu.hk/CP/pG/25/88/28 |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Our school cultivates a caring and collaborative culture, encourages peer rapport and caters for individual differences. The level of difficulty of each exam paper is tailor-made to cater for the diverse ability in learning of students. Our counselling and discipline teams, the school social worker and the educational psychologist also work collaboratively to achieve the above aim. With an understanding and caring attitude, a range of tailor-made supportive programmes are designed in accordance with the needs of students, helping them in self realization and easing their stress whenever possible emotional or behavioural problems arise. Our school is dedicated to promote value education, life planning and leadership training to provide the best support for students and to unleash their potential. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | Our school adopts both formative and summative assessments. Assessments include students' in-class performance and assignments, regular uniform tests, half-yearly and yearly examinations of all subjects. We compile “Student Learning Profile” for students in each academic year to facilitate and reflect students' personal growth. |
| home_school_co_operation | The school maintains a close relationship with parents. Two parent representatives are elected to participate in the formulation of school development policy in School Management Committee. Besides being PTA committee members, parents actively engage in various school functions including S.1 Adjustment Programme, morning reading sessions, morning assemblies, Speech Day, farewell parties for graduates, Swimming Gala and Sports Day. Our school is awarded the title of “Caring School” in the year 2010-2011, 2015-2016, 2017-2018 and 2024-2025 respectively. |
| school_ethos | The school promotes moral education systematically by adopting a whole school approach. We deliberately build a collaborative and caring culture. Students are able to learn and grow in a harmonious and democratic school environment with a good teacher-student rapport. These are instrumental building blocks for the development of positive values and outlooks on life, which enables students to broaden their horizons and shoulder the responsibility as a citizen. |
| school_dev_plan | 1. To promote the notion of self-management and good living habits, develop healthy lifestyle.<br>2. To enrich award scheme and encourage positive energy, which can promote a sense of appreciation among each other in school.<br>3. To develop good interpersonal relationship and team spirit, use a positive approach to handle and solve challenges in daily lives.<br>4. To enhance students' recognition of national identity and cultivate students' patriotism.<br>5. To cater for learning diversities of students and build up students' learning abilities through different resources.<br>6. To promote STEAM education across curriculum learning so as to enhance students' generic skills and inspire students' spirit in scientific research.<br>7. To encourage students to have e-reading so as to be more knowledgeable and enhance in learning abilities. <br>8. To optimize curriculum in school, strengthen value education to cultivate students' positive values. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | The school is devoted to promoting professional development of teachers, through in-house and joint school experience-sharing sessions, teachers' competence were further enhanced. |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 42 |