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Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School

Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School
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Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School
Sai Kung ・ Secondary ・ Est. 1999
📍 Address
8 Tong Chun Street Tseung Kwan O
📞 Phone
27060477
📠 Fax
27060455
✉️ Email
info@ychwwsss.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Not Applicable
👩‍🏫 Principal
Man Ka Yin
📅 Founded
1999
🏷️ School Type
Aided
👫 Gender
Co-ed

🎯 Mission

We provide a diversified school-based curriculum to help our students to: 1. develop independent thinking and positive attitude; 2. master English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Putonghua) language proficiency; 3. acquire new information technology and a global perspective; 4. develop a sense of integrity, justice, patriotism and a commitment to serve the community.

📚 Approach & Strategies

1. Appoint Learning Area Coordinators to enhance subject collaboration and adjust teaching strategies. Participate in the research project by EDB and HKEAA to improve teachers' understanding of public examination requirements. Conduct two rounds of lesson observations and assessments, as well as assignment reviews annually. Engage in various collaborative programs to improve teaching and learning effectiveness. 2. Implement group-based teaching in certain subjects. Subject panels promote e-learning and STEAM education, actively organizing and recommending students for professional courses related to information technology and overseas exchange programs. 3. Address learning diversity through cooperative learning and differentiated teaching strategies. Emphasize "Assessment for Learning." E…

💛 SEN Support

Our school is committed to building an inclusive campus. The Student Support Team operates under a "whole-school participation, professional support" model, maintaining close communication with various teams to support students in need. By effectively utilizing learning support subsidies, we provide diverse support services for students with special educational needs, such as organizing homework tutoring classes, arranging executive function development programs, formulating individualized learning plans, providing speech therapy and occupational therapy services, and offering accommodations for homework and assessments. The school frequently organizes inclusive activities, such as the "Jockey Club Joyful Companion Program" and the "Joyful Leap Program" to provide further support. Through…

🎨 Whole-person Learning

Extra-curricular activities comprise five major areas: sports, academic, special interests, uniform teams and social services. Altogether there are 36 clubs available to students, including the Chinese and English debating societies and the Chinese drama clubs. Each club or society allows students to develop their potential. These activities lead students to pursue individual interests, help them to build a positive attitude towards life and show them how to work successfully as a team. The ensemble symphonic bands and other music training are also available.

📋 School Data

All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.

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school_motto Adhering to the Principle of Serving the Community in the Spirit of Benevolence
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student_union_association Yes
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2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Home Economics, Design and Technology, Health Management and Social Care (S.3), Putonghua (S.1 & S.2)
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2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Health Management and Social Care, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Physical Education (HKDSE), Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Tourism and Hospitality Studies
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2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Home Economics, Design and Technology, Health Management and Social Care (S.3), Putonghua (S.1 & S.2)
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sc_tong_fai_s4 $340
sc_tong_fai_s5 $340
sc_tong_fai_s6 $340
sc_pta_fee $50
sc_student_union_association_fee $7
sc_charges_for_non_standard_items School Development Fee: $400
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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 ).Rank Order List released by EDB: 20%, academic performance: 25%, awards: 10%, co-curricular activities: 5%, conduct and attitude: 20%, interview performance: 20%.
oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life 1. Secondary One Orientation and Parents’ Day, English Enrichment Course and Assessment Test, Summer Comprehensive Class, and Secondary One Orientation Training Day Camp. <br>2. Received the Gold Award from the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Hong Kong Healthy Schools Award Scheme; participated in the “4Rs Mental Health Charter,” “Mental Health Workplace Charter,” and the “Whole School Health Programme” as a participating school. <br>3. The Counseling Team and Student Affairs Team coordinate various healthy campus programs, including the annual Lutheran Church Youth Sex Education Programme, the Medical-Education-Social Collaboration Programme, the Narcotics Division’s Healthy School Programme, and activities organized by the Ping Wo Fund for gambling prevention. the Parent-Teacher Association participates in selecting meal providers; the tuck shop offers food tailored to students’ nutritional needs. <br>4. The Physical Education Department implements a Physical Fitness Testing Programme and organizes various competitions for students.
school_management_url https://www.ychwwsss.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=59
school_major_concerns_url https://www.ychwwsss.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=65
school_major_concerns 1. Optimize Healthy School Measures to Enhance the Physical and Mental Well-being of School Stakeholders. Enhance the awareness of physical and mental health among school stakeholders and provide psychological support. Align with the characteristics of Chinese culture in four houses to deepen the values education of Whasanian. Establish a positive school culture. <br>2. To establish a self-directed and positive learning environment and cultivate students' self-confidence in learning. Cultivate students' learning skills and deepen their self-directed learning strategies. Create a positive learning atmosphere to enhance students' confidence in learning.
school_organisation The school's structure is concise and efficient, with the IMC comprising professionals and stakeholder representatives. The administrative framework is divided into four key areas: Management and Organization, Learning and Teaching, School Ethos and Student Support, and Student Performance.
imc_smc_mc The school's Incorporated Management Committee was established in 2006, consisting of representatives from the business sector, accounting profession, professionals, teachers, parents, and alumni. Parent representatives are elected by all parents, and teacher representatives are elected by all teachers through voting.
school_green_policy 1. Our green and pleasant campus has won the Green School Project Award by the LCSD for 22 times. <br>2. Different competitions are held every year to let students know the importance of environmental protection. <br>3. We were awarded "Hong Kong Green School Award", "Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence " and "Green rating" under BEAM Plus Existing Schools.
learning_and_teaching_plan_url https://www.ychwwsss.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=47
language_policy 1. Chinese Language at junior secondary levels is taught in Putonghua, while most classes use English as the main medium of instruction. Public examination subjects are mostly taken in English. <br>2. Foster a language-rich environment through bilingual morning assemblies; develop school-based Chinese and English morning reading materials, and organize activities such as book clubs and Reading Week to cultivate students’ interest in reading. <br>3. The English Department arranges for students to take internationally recognized qualification tests and holds English activities throughout the year.
school_based_curriculum 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Currently there are 14 electives available. Students may choose electives according to their interest and ability.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: (1) Establish a STEAM Education Team to integrate cross-disciplinary curricula, organizing courses such as AI Robot Programming, Cloud Computing Bridging Courses, and User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Courses. (2) Encourage students to construct knowledge through thinking, discussion, reporting, and summarizing in classroom activities across all subjects. (3) Adopt continuous assessment for learning in all subjects, incorporating student self-assessment and peer assessment to ensure diverse assessment methods. (4) Develop problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking skills through co-curricular activities. (5) Form a Gifted Education Team to nurture gifted students and arrange their participation in various city-wide competitions.
major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum (1) Values Education: Document and integrate values education content across subjects using the "Values Education Curriculum Planning Table." Based on the cultural meanings of the four virtues—benevolence, righteousness, propriety, and wisdom—focus on cultivating the values of "responsibility, resilience, respect and care, and creativity and innovation" in Whasanians. In junior forms, foster class spirit through activities like "Positive · Arts." Instill knowledge on media literacy, sustainable development, and human rights within a legal framework through expert lectures at assemblies.<br>(2) Strengthening Chinese History and Culture Education: establish "Zhi Cheng Hall" with the QE Fund, organizing annual activities to promote traditional Chinese culture, including flower arrangement, bonsai, incense arts, guqin, calligraphy, trying on Hanfu, and martial arts. Conduct nearly 30 domestic exchange programs annually to help students understand national development, with total participation exceeding 700 students.<br>(3) Promoting STEAM and Information Technology Education: Establish Amazing STEAM, a student-led STEAM education organization, to nurture students’ scientific literacy and innovative capabilities. The ICT curriculum covers computer theory and software applications, teaching foundational programming concepts and skills, as well as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, virtual reality, and 3D printing design. Establish a STEAM Center, with multiple subjects utilizing e-learning tools such as Google Classroom, Knowledge Forum, Kahoot!, Plickers, and EDpuzzle.<br>(4) Gifted Education: Promote the "Talent Development Program" to identify and nurture high-achieving students, encouraging participation in public competitions to unlock their potential. Approximately 550 students receive awards annually.
life_planning_education All school levels incorporate career and life planning education courses, enabling students to understand career goals in stages, explore personal interests and strengths, and set short-, medium-, and long-term goals to prepare for further education or employment. Regular activities such as tertiary institution talks, alumni sharing sessions, interview workshops, and workplace experience programs are organized.
student_support_url https://www.ychwwsss.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=79
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity (1) Discipline and counseling adopt a whole-school participation model, with regular joint meetings held to discuss students' needs. (2) Certain subjects are taught in ability-based groups to effectively address learning diversity. (3) A Learning Support Team organizes various enrichment and enhancement courses, as well as comprehensive summer classes. (4) Student Support Team members work closely with professional counselors, educational psychologists and resident social workers to support students.
adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment 1. Implement a continuous assessment mechanism, with students' assignments, classroom performance and activities included as assessment components. <br>2. Conduct two examinations and two standardized tests annually, supplemented by subject-specific quizzes. <br>3. Arrange revision classes for students in need and adjust test and examination arrangements; collaborate with the PTA to organize comprehensive summer classes.
home_school_co_operation_url https://www.ychwwsss.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=87
home_school_co_operation 1. Value parents' opinions, with parent representatives on the Incorporated Management Committee and the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) elected by parents. Establish a Parent Resource Center. The PTA organizes an annual second-hand book sale for students, a narcissus flower charity sale during the Spring Festival, and distributes mooncakes, fruits, and candies to all teachers and students during Teachers’ Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, Christmas, and Lunar New Year. Activities such as barbecues, handicraft classes, dumpling-making workshops, and overseas study tours are held. Additionally, professionals are invited to conduct online and in-person seminars and workshops for parents. <br>2. Parents assist in hosting visiting educational institutions. Ms. Li Meilian, a parent representative on the Incorporated Management Committee, was awarded the "Top Ten Outstanding Parent-Teacher Association Leader" in 2014. The PTA also received the "Q Mark Parent-Teacher Association Certification" from the Committee on Home-School Co-operation in 2014 and 2024.
school_ethos 1. We emphasise the importance of good behaviour and conduct both in and out of the classroom, while cultivating students’ care and respect for teachers and students; <br>2. Our school promotes a strong learning culture by encouraging students to use the study room at school; we provide all kinds of enrichment programmes to meet our students’ needs; <br>3. We create a positive learning atmosphere and harmonious campus; <br>4. Students are encouraged to participate in various academic and aesthetic competitions for a balanced development as unique individuals; <br>5. We encourage students to participate in various voluntary services.
future_development_url https://www.ychwwsss.edu.hk/website/article/index?channel_id=5075
school_dev_plan 1. Optimize Healthy School Measures to Enhance the Physical and Mental Well-being of School Stakeholders: Enhance the awareness of physical and mental health among school stakeholders and provide psychological support; align with the characteristics of Chinese culture in four houses to deepen the values education of Whasanian; establish a positive school culture. <br>2. To establish a self-directed and positive learning environment and cultivate students' self-confidence in learning: cultivate students' learning skills and deepen their self-directed learning strategies; create a positive learning atmosphere to enhance students' confidence in learning.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev 1. Seminars and workshops of various themes are provided for our teachers as part of their continuous professional training and development. <br>2. Cultural exchanges with overseas sister schools and academic institutions are arranged for further enriching our teaching methodologies. <br>3. Our teachers fully grasp the trend of public examinations from their experience as public exam examiners and markers.<br>4. Video conferencing is used as a means for classroom observation and follow-up reflection sessions in which teaching effectiveness is further enhanced. <br>5. Some of our teaching staff have been honoured “Outstanding Teachers” by Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers. <br>6. Mr Foo Yun-wai, our vice principal, was awarded the Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence (2018/2019).<br>7. Mr Liu Wang-chun, our English teacher, was awarded Hong Kong Baptist University 2025 School Mentoring Teacher Award.<br>8. Ms Ma Ka-wai, our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), was awarded Hong Kong Special Education Schools Principals' Association Love Award.
fac_no_of_classroom 30

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