📚 Secondary ・ Yuen Long
Ho Dao College (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
30
Average
Secondary：10 indicators apply, 3 matched
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Ho Dao College (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
Yuen Long ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1990
📍 Address
11 Hung Shun Road, Hung Shui Kiu, Yuen …
📞 Phone
24799885
📠 Fax
24747324
✉️ Email
mail@hodao.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Others
👩🏫 Principal
Yuen Chik Shing
📅 Founded
1990
🏷️ School Type
Aided
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🎯 Mission
The school observes closely the belief and philosophy of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism in the character training of the students. We pledge to inculcate in our students a genuine concern for people in need and a readiness to make meaningful contribution to the community at large.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. Introducing the Self-regulated Learning Programme to nurture students' self-learning ability and habit. 2. Promoting the E-learning policy and implementing the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative—which allows junior form students to bring their own mobile devices to school for learning activities—to enable flexible, interactive, and engaging lessons. 3. Moderating the curriculum and designing graded exercises to better cater for learner diversity. 4. Integrating Applied Learning Programmes and Other Learning Experiences into the senior form curriculum. 5. Implementing project learning, cross-subject curriculum, field trips, and inquiry-based learning to enrich students' learning experiences both in and beyond the classroom. 6. Cultivating learners' reading interest and habit …
💛 SEN Support
A whole-school approach is adopted to promote inclusive education, with a Student Support Team established to coordinate services through flexible and effective use of the Learning Support Grant and the Non-Chinese Speaking SEN Grant provided by the Education Bureau. 1. Learning support is provided based on students’ individual needs, including adjustments to teaching, homework and assessments. After-school remedial and core subject enhancement classes are arranged to help students consolidate their academic foundation. Where appropriate, Individual Learning Plans are developed and reviewed regularly. To support students’ personal growth, the school organizes a variety of group activities that address areas such as mental health, inclusion, career planning, emotional management, and other…
🎨 Whole-person Learning
本校按學術、興趣、體育和服務四種類別成立多元化學會，讓同學透過積極參與及組織活動，發展個人興趣和潛能，提高協作、溝通能力及領導才能。每名中一學生均需參與一支制服團隊，透過嚴謹的紀律訓練，積極參與社區的服務，藉以培養同學的責任感、自信心、抗逆力及服務精神。此外，為擴闊學生視野，本校每年組織多次學生境外交流活動。
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Mr |
| imc | Established |
| school_size | 6067 |
| sponsoring_body | Sik Sik Yuen |
| other_religion | Confucianism,Buddhism and Taoism |
| school_motto | To act benevolently and to teach benevolence |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 51 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 82 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 55 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 57 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 26 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 13 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 61 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Mathematics, Chinese History, History*, Geography*, Integrated Science*, Putonghua, Computer Literary, Music, Physical Education, Home Economics (S.1 & S.2), Design and Technology*, Visual Arts*, Life and Society (S.3), STEM, Citizenship, Economics and Society* (S.1 & S.2), Moral Education |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, History, Mathematics, Mathematics (Extended Part - Module 2) (S.4), Information and Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Geography, Economics, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Citizenship and Social Development, Technology and Living (S.5 & S.6), Other Learning Experiences (S.4 & S.5), Applied Learning |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Mathematics, Chinese History, History*, Geography*, Integrated Science*, Putonghua, Computer Literary, Music, Physical Education, Home Economics (S.1 & S.2), Design and Technology*, Visual Arts*, STEM, Citizenship, Economics and Society*, Moral Education |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, History, Mathematics, Mathematics (Extended Part- Module 2) (S.4 & S.5), Information and Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Geography, Economics, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Citizenship and Social Development, Technology and Living (S.6), Other Learning Experiences (S.4 & S.5), Applied Learning |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| current_year_no_of_class_s1 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s2 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s3 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s4 | 3 |
| 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 | $20 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | - |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | 200 |
| sc_others | Student's Smart Card: $10 (applicable to S.1, S4 and newly admitted students only) |
| sc_remarks | Senior form students may choose one of the provided Applied Learning courses as an elective subject according to their interests, aspirations and aptitudes. |
| 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 Performance, including Rank Order by the EDB, and performance in primary school:40%; Interview, including appearance and attitude, presentation and content:30%; Conduct:10%; Co-curricular Activities / Services / Awards / Special Talents:10%; Religious Beliefs and Connection with the School Sponsoring Body / School (for example, those from the primary school of the same sponsoring body, students whose parents are alumni):10%.<br> |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | 'S.1 Orientation Programme', held annually in summer vacation, helps students get prepared for their promotion and transition to secondary education. Apart from leadership training, educational experiences in various subjects, such as science, design and technology, STEM, visual arts, environmental education, music, drama, etc., are incorporated into the programme to enhance students' interest in learning. In 'S.1 Bridging Course', learners are guided to adapt to secondary curriculum requirements and boost the effectiveness of their learning. They will be given chances to get a sweet taste of success in three core subjects including Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics. Additionally, with the provision of a wide range of summer activities, the school intends to make buddy learners' summer life more fruitful and meaningful. All sorts of sports training, including ball games, track and field skill-building, and physical fitness classes, among others, aim to encourage students to be physically smart and lead a healthy lifestyle. |
| school_major_concerns | Enhancing students' language competence.<br>Strengthening students' ability on life planning.<br>Helping students construct positive values and attitudes. |
| school_organisation | The adoption of school-based management since 1992, along with the establishment of the Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) in 2005, has enabled various stakeholders to participate in the school’s decision-making process, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in school management. |
| imc_smc_mc | Members of the Incorporated Management Committee include Sponsoring Body Managers, Independent Managers, the Principal, Teacher Managers, Parent Managers, and the Alumni Manager. |
| school_green_policy | Our endeavour to promote the education of environmental protection has been recognised and awarded the 17th Green School Award---Gold award. Each class has a Green Captain who helps promote environmental awareness among classmates. Recycling bins are also placed in every classroom to encourage students to participate in resource recycling effectively. Besides, all traditional incandescent and neon lamps have been replaced with LED light sources, and automatic water-saving taps have been installed, which significantly reduce waste in the long term. |
| language_policy | Our school’s language policy is centred on enhancing students’ English proficiency by cultivating a vibrant and diverse learning environment. In addition to integrating English elements into lessons through extended learning activities, we actively promote a wide range of English-based programmes that encourage students to use the language in authentic contexts, helping them build confidence and communication skills. Starting from this academic year, we have introduced several AI-powered learning platforms that combine interactive exercises, speech recognition, and personalized assessments. These tools provide students with ample opportunities to strengthen their English both inside and outside the classroom, fostering independent learning and continuous improvement as they prepare to meet future challenges. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 3X. Senior form students could at most take 3 elective subjects including applied learning.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: In the subject "STEM", exploratory learning elements are embedded to further enhance students’ creativity through regular engagement with advanced technological tools. STEAM principles are integrated across the curriculum to ensure a holistic and innovative learning experience. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | 1. Healthy School policy: It is to help students develop healthy lifestyle through various activities, promotion of doing exercise and eating smart, etc.<br>2. Life Education: In order to assist students in fostering proper values and positive attitudes, various programmes and activities are to be held to provide students with chances to appreciate themselves as well as treasuring their lives.<br>3. Enhance students' confidence in using English: Various English activities are scheduled to create a richer English-learning environment. Students can gradually be more confident in using English.<br>4. Reimagine teaching: Flexible and interactive lessons are designed via the incorporation of Self-regulated Learning and E-learning so as to motivate the students to learn.<br>5. Reading to Learning: Various year-long activities are organised to enhance students' reading interests and broaden their horizons. |
| life_planning_education | Apart from helping senior form students know more about their multiple pathways, our students are also advised in setting and developing towards their goals with a better understanding of their aptitudes. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | While seeking to create a caring atmosphere in which all are respected and valued, a working team specialized in offering tailored-made support and assistance has been established. Together with streaming and grouping policies, curriculum moderation and better deployment of resources, students' diverse learning needs can well be met. Scholarships and grants are rendered to motivate students to achieve their peak performance academically and help those with financial needs. |
| 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.; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and hiring additional manpower and/or translation/interpretation services to facilitate the communication with parents of NCS students. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | To encourage continuous learning, our school places strong emphasis on formative assessment in addition to examinations and uniform tests. Students' academic performance and progress are evaluated through quizzes, homework, project-based learning, and assessments of their learning attitude. Differentiated teaching and graded assignments are also implemented to address learner diversity. |
| home_school_co_operation | The Parent-Teacher Association was set up in 1997. The school has established a Parent-Teacher Resource Centre to provide a space for parents to gather and encourage them to build a supportive network with one another. In recent years, 'Parent Volunteer Scheme' has flocked a team of enthusiastic parents to contribute to the school and the community, leading to the development of a caring and integrated culture. |
| school_ethos | 1. We focus on nurturing students with a high degree of self-discipline in school.<br>2. We provide learning activities related to moral education, civic education, sex education, and environmental protection to support all-round education.<br>3. We encourage students to take part in voluntary work to foster altruism.<br>4. We implement award schemes and life-wide learning activities to strengthen students' self-esteem and morality.<br>5. We deploy co-form teachers in all classes to provide guidance and address students' diverse needs.<br>6. We arrange teachers to patrol nearby areas during lunchtime and after dismissal to ensure safe street crossings and guide students' behaviour off campus. |