📚 Secondary ・ Sha Tin
Helen Liang Memorial Secondary School (Shatin)
✨ 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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Helen Liang Memorial Secondary School (Shatin)
Sha Tin ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1988
📍 Address
2 Hin Tin Street Tai Wai Shatin
📞 Phone
26941414
📠 Fax
26091245
✉️ Email
email@mail.hlmssst.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Not Applicable
👩🏫 Principal
YEUNG Lai Ping
📅 Founded
1988
🏷️ School Type
Gov't
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🎯 Mission
Our school is fully committed to providing students with best possible learning environment in order to stimulate their interest in learning as well as achieving a balanced development in the moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic domains.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. Enhancing Students’ Academic Performance To enhance students’ academic performance and cater to learner diversity, enhancement and enrichment courses in various subjects are offered. In the 2024/25 academic year, over 20 courses in more than 9 subjects, including Chinese Language, English Language, and Mathematics, were conducted. For the 2025/26 academic year, our school will continue to organize enhancement and enrichment courses, deepening students’ subject knowledge and enhancing their problem-solving skills, with the aim of achieving outstanding results in the HKDSE. 2. Student Engagement in E-Learning and STEAM Students are encouraged to participate in e-learning and STEAM courses. Meanwhile, classroom interaction is strengthened to improve learning efficiency. 3. After-School Cl…
💛 SEN Support
Our school endeavours to build a loving and caring campus through whole school approach to integrated education. A student support team led by the SENCO has been established. Through optimal use of the Learning Support Grant and the enhanced measures, we provide individualized support services and programmes to cater for students with special educational needs and administer curriculum and assessment accommodations. We also maintain close communication with parents to help strengthen Home-school cooperation so as to fully develop students’ potential and enhance their personal growth.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
設有41個學會，活動多元化，包括公益少年團、少年警訊、醫療輔助隊少年團、升旗隊、民安隊少年團、扶少團、中文學會、英文學會、數學學會、科學學會、普通話學會、閱讀學會、辯論學會、田徑學會、籃球學會、羽毛球學會、閃避球學會、游泳學會、運動攀登學會、乒乓球學會、排球學會、花式跳繩學會、劍擊學會、跆拳道學會、探藝會、音樂學會、合唱團、獨唱組、中樂團、管弦樂團、舞蹈學會、棋藝學會、家政學會、創科學會、基督徒團契、攝影學會、戲劇學會、校園農圃、無人機學會、模擬飛行學會、舞台管理等。
📋 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., CUHK, Dip. Ed., CUHK) |
| imc | Not Applicable |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | 100 |
| school_size | 11000 |
| sponsoring_body | HKSAR Government |
| school_motto | ERUDITIO ET COMMENTATIO |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 56 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 93 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 41 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 53 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 17 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 8 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 75 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Technology and Living (S.1-S.2), Design & Technology (S.1-S.2), Computer Literacy (S.1-S.2), STEAM (S.3), Putonghua (S.1), Chinese History, History, Geography, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Whole Person Development Period |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | Mathematics*, Science (S.1-S.3)*<br>The Junior Secondary Pilot Program for Other Languages offers Japanese courses (S.1) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Economics, BAFS (Business, Accounting & Financial Studies), History, Biology, Geography, Visual Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Studies (S.4), Health Management and Social Care (S.4), Chinese History (s.5, S.6), Information & Communication Technology (S.4, S.5), Music (S.4), Physical Education, Whole Person Development Period, Health Care Practice (S.4), Pâtisserie and Café Operations (S.4), Exercise Science and Health Fitness (S.4), Health Care Practice (S.5), Pâtisserie and Café Operations (S.5) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Chemistry (S.6), Biology (S.6) <br> |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | Mathematics, Mathematics (Extended Part - Module 1), Physics, Chemistry (S.4-S.5), Biology (S.4-S.5)<br>Other Language Learning Programme for Senior Secondary Student: French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish (S.4) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Technology and Living (S.1-S.2), Design & Technology (S.1-S.2), Computer Literacy (S.1-S.2), STEM (S.3), Putonghua (S.1), Citizenship, Economics and Society, Chinese History, History, Geography, Science, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Whole Person Development Period |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | Mathematics*, Science (S.1-S.3)*<br>The Junior Secondary Pilot Program for Other Languages offers Japanese courses (S.1) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Economics, BAFS (Business, Accounting & Financial Studies), History, Biology, Geography, Visual Arts, Information & Communication Technology, Chinese History (s.4, S.6), Music (S.4), Physical Education, Whole Person Development Period, Health Care Practice (S.4, S.5), Pâtisserie and Café Operations (S.4, S.5), Exercise Science and Health Fitness (S.4)<br> |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language <br> |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | Mathematics, Mathematics (Extended Part - Module 1), Physics, Chemistry, Biology<br>Other Language Learning Programme for Senior Secondary Student: French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish (S.5) |
| 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 | - |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $100 (SMI Fee) |
| sc_others | CCA (S.4 to S.6): $155 |
| sc_remarks | The mode of instruction of Mathematics and Science (S.1-S.3) of one class is English this year.<br><br>Our school will offer Applied Learning courses on the campus. Students may enrol in courses offered by external course providers approved by EDB in spare time. |
| 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 ).The criteria of S.1 discretionary places admission are as follows: <br>1. School results – 30%; 2. Conduct – 20%; 3. Extra-curricular activities, services inside and outside the school & awards – 10%; 4. Interview – 40%.<br>The criteria of S.1 discretionary places admission are as follows (If interview cannot be arranged): <br>1. Rank Order (provided by EDB) – 60%; 2. Conduct – 30%; 3. Extra-curricular activities, services inside and outside the school & awards – 10%. |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | S.1 Orientation and Parents’ Day take place in July. School Information Day will be held on 15 November 2025. Our school also organises S.1 Summer Bridging Courses for English and Mathematics. |
| school_major_concerns | Major Concern 1: To strengthen the learning culture and deepen students' self-directed learning skills.<br>Major Concern 2: To promote values education and enhance personal qualities. |
| school_organisation | The School Management Committee (SMC) was set up since 1999 to achieve efficient and effective school management. The SMC sets long term goals and development plans for the school while implementation and review of policies are carried out by School Policy Committee, Academic Affairs Committee, Moral, Civic and National Education Committee, Values Education Committee, STEARM Education Committee and IT in Education Committee. We have different committees like Co-Curricular Activities Committee, Life Education Committee, Career and Life Planning Committee, Discipline Team, Counselling Team and Student Union to implement programmes catering for students’ needs. |
| imc_smc_mc | SMC Committee Members: Chairperson (Delegated by Education Bureau), School Head, 2 community members, 2 PTA representatives, 2 alumni association representatives, and 2 teachers. |
| school_green_policy | Goal: To promote environmental education, regulate electricity & paper usage.<br>Measures:<br>Janitors switch off the power when the classroom is not in use;<br>Install ventilation systems, energy-efficient ceiling fans & cleaning of air-conditioning units at time interval;<br>Affix energy saving stickers on all power switches;<br>Install sensor faucets, energy-efficient LED lighting systems & Time Switches in every washroom;<br>Put paper recycling collection boxes in staff rooms and classrooms;<br>Print on both sides of the paper and reuse single-side printed paper;<br>Collect cartons & papers for recycling by the EDB & EPD contractors.<br>Facilities:<br>Green campus and install solar panels on rooftop.<br>Environment Education:<br>Encourage students to participate in environmental conservation activities. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | https://www.hlmssst.edu.hk/download/directLinkFile/20240910134555077057-708659997.pdf?v=202409130745&nnnid=27 |
| language_policy | Under the fine-tuning of the medium of instruction (MOI) policy, our school adopts a progressive approach to finding a suitable medium of instruction based on students' language abilities with some subjects using English as the MOI. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 3X. Our school offers 3 electives AND Applied Learning Course for students’ choices in 2025/2026<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: S.3: STEAM |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | Reading to learn, information technology for interactive learning, Organize Learning Skills Workshops, such as note-taking skills workshops and memory enhancement workshops. Differentiated Instruction, graded exercise, Art Therapy, project learning, strengthening values education including Moral, Civic and National Education.<br>Other Language Learning Programme: The Junior Secondary Pilot Program for Other Languages offers Japanese courses for Secondary 1 students. It aims to spark interest and enhance students' abilities in learning other languages, prepare them for advanced language studies in senior secondary, and broaden their global perspectives to foster a deeper understanding of diverse cultures. Our school participates in the Shatin Joint-school Other Language Learning Programme organized by the Shatin District Secondary School Heads' Association. This program offers senior secondary students elective courses in various foreign languages, including French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Students enrolled in these courses are eligible to take the HKDSE Category C language examinations administered by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, providing them with greater opportunities to enhance their academic and linguistic skills. |
| life_planning_education | Assist students in life planning, personal growth and development.<br>1. Self-awareness and development: Utilize assessments such as "My Career Planning Journey" and "Career Map" provided by the Education Bureau for vocational orientation evaluation tests, supplemented with "My E-Classroom" to plan life strategies and activities, allowing students to understand themselves and explore personal aspirations. 2. Career exploration: Provide experiential activities related to work, such as Business-School Partnership Programme, Youth Employment Start, Labour Department, Employees Retraining Board, and Hong Kong Association of Guidance Teachers. Organize lectures/workshops and job shadowing activities, enabling students to gain knowledge about the latest employment training, job opportunities, employment skills, and trends in the working world. 3. Career planning and management: Organize seminars for further education and parents, enabling students and parents to grasp the latest trends in further education. Organize workshops on interview skills and mock interviews, helping students master the basic requirements and techniques of interviews. Provide information on summer job guidelines. |
| student_support_url | http://www.hlmssst.edu.hk/CP/pG/18/27/41 |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Our school provides programs for integrated education. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | While Continuous Assessment is 30% of the total subject mark, Examination is 70%. |
| home_school_co_operation_url | https://www.hlmssst.edu.hk/CP/pG/25/38/48 |
| home_school_co_operation | The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is set up to promote and foster cooperation and communication between the school and parents. It has also organised a range of activities, including the Annual General Meeting, Parent education programs, volunteer services, Interest Classes, Family Trip and the Parents-Also-Appreciate-Teachers Drive to further bring parents and the school closer. |
| school_ethos | Promote positive education; Nurture students’ physical and mental well-being, as well as positive thinking; Provide necessary training and activities according to students’ characteristics and needs; Build up students’ self-understanding for personal growth and development; Encourage students to be proactive in the planning of learning and life goals to help them understand, develop, and unleash their full potential; Cultivate into students a positive outlook on life, a sense of inclusiveness and gratefulness; Improve students' interpersonal relationships; Enrich students' lives by implementing whole-person development classes and diversified activities and programs. |
| school_dev_plan | To foster a sense of achievement in students through diverse learning activities, cultivate their physical and mental well-being, and promote positive thinking to help them discover their strengths, the school has formulated a three-year development plan for 2024-2027:<br>1. Major Concern 1: To strengthen the learning culture and deepen students' self-directed learning skills.<br>2. Major Concern 2: To promote values education and enhance personal qualities. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | School-based teacher training is organised regularly and all teaching staff are encouraged to participate in external professional sharing and training in order to enhance teaching efficiency. A Mentor System is also set up to provide guidance to new teachers to smoothly adapt to the school. Peer Lesson Observations and co-teaching are also highly encouraged to raise teaching standards. |