HHCKLA Buddhist Ching Kok Secondary School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
Secondary:10 indicators apply, 5 matched
🎯 Mission
In accordance with Buddhist virtues and the needs of society, our school is committed to developing diligent, self-confident students who will be pro-active in society. Our ethos is to help students to have all-round development in ethics, intellect, physique, social skills, aesthetics and spirit.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. To enhance student-oriented teaching and cater for learner diversity, small-class teaching is adopted in Chinese, English and Mathematics classes according to the specific needs of students. We also create school-based materials, implement STEAM education and organize cross-curricular learning activities to improve learning and teaching. After-school enhancement and remedial classes as well as extended learning programmes are organized for students. 2. In addition to tests and examinations, the school also adopts a variety of methods for student assessment, including class participation, group discussions, presentations and experiments, with the aim of using assessment as a learning tool. 3. The school aims to foster positive learning attitudes among students by adopting self-directed …
💛 SEN Support
Our school aims to build an inclusive culture and support students with special educational needs under the whole-school approach. We provide appropriate and diversified support services to enhance students' learning effectiveness and help them integrate into school life through the effective use of resources. Our school has flexibly used the "Learning Support Grant" to recruit additional staff and set up the Student Support Team. Our support team works and collaborates with other sections of the school to support students in need. At the same time, our school-based educational psychologist provides curriculum and teaching support, and develop individual education plan for students in need.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
本校著重多元潛能發展,在正規課時加入「多元智能課」,培養學生多元能力。課程約40個,包括: 美容及化妝證書課程、健身證書課程、咖啡沖調證書課程、射箭、氣槍射擊、籃球、羽毛球、田徑、足球、排球、閃避球、乒乓球、中國舞、現代舞、龍獅隊、茶藝、書法班、時裝設計、音樂劇、古箏、合唱、中國敲擊、流行樂隊、鍵盤管弦樂團、STEAM學會、數學學會、創新科技學、模型學會、棋藝及桌遊學會、商業學會、園藝學會、外藉老師英語班、表演魔術、無人機、校園電視台、寵物護理、縫紉及無火煮食、女童軍、升旗隊。 此外,本校還舉行不同之跨科活動、每年舉辦體驗學習周,讓全校同學到境外交流,讓同學能跑出課室,從實踐中學習。
📋 School Data
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| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Ms. |
| principal_qualifications_experiences | (MA., BA(English), PGDE) |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | 70 |
| school_size | 11850 |
| sponsoring_body | Heung Hoi Ching Kok Lin Association |
| school_motto | Enlightenment, nobility, virtue and righteousness |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 47 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 73 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 44 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 61 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 52 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 6 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 42 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Mathematics*, Science*, Integrated Humanities (S.3)*, Commerce (S.3)*, Chinese History, Putonghua (S.1, S.2), Music*, Design and Technology*, Physical Education*, Visual Arts*, Buddhist Studies*, Information and communication Technology*, Home Economics*, Whole-Person Training, Multi-Talent Class. |
| 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, Mathematics, Mathematics Extended Part Module 1, Citizenship and Social Development,<br>Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Chinese History, <br>Geography, Economics, Information & Communication Technology, Ethics and Religious Studies, <br>Buddhist Studies, Physical Education, Whole Person Nurturing, Applied Learning courses, Multi-Talent Class and Visual Arts. |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Mathematics*, Science*, Geography* (S.1, S.2), History* (S.1, S.2), Citizenship, Economics and Society* (S.1, S.2), Integrated Humanities* (S.3), Commerce* (S.3), Chinese History, Putonghua (S.1, S.2), Music*, Design and Technology*, Physical Education*, Visual Arts*, Buddhist Studies*, Information & Communication Technology*, Home Economics*, Whole-Person Training, Multi-Talent class. |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Extended Part Module 1, Citizenship and Social Development,<br>Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Chinese History, <br>Geography, Economics, Information & Communication Technology, Ethics and Religious Studies, <br>Buddhist Studies, Physical Education, Whole Person Nurturing, Applied Learning courses, Multi-Talent Class and Visual Arts. |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 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 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s6 | 3 |
| 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 | $80 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | - |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | - |
| sc_others | - |
| sc_remarks | The school offers applied learning courses such as: Pastry and Café Operations, Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine, Healthcare Practice, Western Food Production, Starting from Drama: A Comprehensive Guide to Dramatic Arts, Computer Games and Animation Design, etc. |
| 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 results: 45%; Conduct: 25%; Performance in extra-curricular activities and services: 10%; Performance in the interview: 20%. |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | A series of orientation activities are carried out between July and late August every year, including:<br>1. New S.1 Orientation Week,;<br>2. Parents' Orientation Talk; <br>3. Summer Interest workshops for families; and <br>4. S.1 Discipline Training Camp.<br>Our School aims at developing students' healthy life and positive manner. In order to emphasize balanced diet and sports, we organize weekly assemblies and theme-based exhibitions, workshops and visits. With the implementation of "Healthy School" policy, we will commit ourselves to help students' all-round development to achieve physical and mental wellness and successful social life. |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Strengthen National Security Education and boost recognition of National Identity. 2. Cultivate Student’s Positive learning Attitude. |
| school_organisation | The Board of Directors is composed of eminent figures in society who are enthusiastic about Buddhist education. With the principles of kindheartedness, the school tries to open up its management structure with the aim of emphasizing people-centredness, self-reliance and self-improvement. |
| imc_smc_mc | The school set up the IMC in early 2006. In addition to members from HHCKLA, the IMC also includes independent public members who are devoted to education, school teachers and parent representatives. This allows for better transparency and responsibility of school management. |
| school_green_policy | The school emphasizes the promotion of environmental education. Apart from project learning, we have incorporated environmental protection in different teaching units. Moreover, we promote environmental protection through talks, visits and greening school campaigns. |
| language_policy | 1. The school adopts Chinese as the medium of instruction to facilitate students' learning. In a bid to foster a solid foundation of English among students, we implement small-class teaching in all forms. We also organize a variety of English activities including English morning assembly, debating, drama, musical, BCK studio, speech festival, master chef workshop, live performance, booth games and quiz competitions. There are also after-school enhancement and remedial programmes to consolidate students' English ability.<br>2. With the implementation of the fine-tuning of Medium of Instruction, our school makes use of a proportion of lesson time to conduct extended learning activities in English in different subjects in junior forms. Some specific units and themes are taught in English. We also have cross-curricular English enhancement programmes for students to improve their English for future studies in senior form subjects.<br>3. To further enrich the learning environment, we set up the International Cultural Centre, which allows students to learn English in authentic scenes. With more conversions conducted in English, students will have ample opportunities to practise the language and achieve the best learning results. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Students may take either reading extension units or applied learning courses as 3X elective subjects.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: The school provides a wide range of school-based courses. The course design successfully combines subject knowledge with life knowledge so students can learn authentically. The school adopts the student-oriented approach in teaching, makes adjustments to the curriculum and makes good use of community resources to enhance students’ motivation in learning so they can become self-directed and lifelong learners.<br>The school develops a comprehensive and diversified curriculum. It provides opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom. In addition to traditional subjects, it also offers personal growth programme and multi-disciplined programme. The personal growth programme combines the spirit of Buddhist education and the values of morality. We aim to cultivate a balanced development of students' body, mind, and spirit. Multi-disciplined programme allows students to develop their interests and enhance their personal competitiveness. <br>STEAM education is promoted in junior forms by adopting the cross-curricular approach. With the assistance of industry and tertiary institutions, STEAM education is successfully implemented in our school. Through computer programming, design and the production of smart products, students can develop their creativity and improve their problem-solving skills. The school also promotes artificial intelligence in Form 3 to keep up with the latest trends of technological development. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | 1. We promote moral and civic education through morning or weekly assemblies and non-formal curricula. We also cover the relevant elements inside the classrooms to deepen the value of education. <br>2. In promoting 'reading to learn', we have set up morning reading sessions. We also encourage students reading through electronic devices. <br>3. Project learning is one of our key development areas. Every year we organize an “Experiential Learning Week”. Through site visits, on-site interviews and questionnaires, we teach students how to integrate knowledge, skills, values and attitudes within a structured learning framework.<br>4. With the implementation of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), teaching and learning become more interactive at school. The information technology facilities in our school are well-developed, with abundant online learning resources covering all subjects. The teachers are well-versed in IT to assist interactive learning. |
| life_planning_education | Our school prioritizes life planning education, fostering self-awareness, a positive outlook, and proactively planning for the future through diverse themed activities. We regularly organize seminars on various topics, mock interview workshops, and mock DSE results announcements. We also take students on trips to local and mainland universities to learn about further education and pathways, fostering student interest, exploring future career paths, and helping them set their academic goals early. In addition, the school also collaborates with external institutions to introduce a series of academic and vocational certification courses, including beauty, coffee brewing, fitness courses, etc., to equip themselves and broaden students' horizons. At the same time, it provides a series of workplace skills experience, including club and office internships, store internship opportunities, etc., to make comprehensive plans for future studies and employment, and equip themselves to adapt to the rapidly changing society. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | 1. Our school adopts different measures to cater for learner diversity, including proper class allocation of students, class teacher arrangement, language policy, tailored curriculum, assignments and assessment. <br>2. Small-class teaching is adopted in the school. <br>3. We also have an educational psychologist and additional social workers to enhance our guidance for students. |
| 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.; developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting learning and teaching materials; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; hiring additional manpower and/or translation/interpretation services to facilitate the communication with parents of NCS students; and our school uses Putonghua to teach Chinese in all classes / groups at certain levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | In addition to the two annual examinations and two uniform tests, the school implements a range of continuous assessments methods, including assignments, quizzes and projects. |
| home_school_co_operation | We treasure parent-teacher cooperation and set up the Parent-Teacher Association which contains parent manager. Regular meetings are conducted with parents to gather their opinions on school affairs. To strength liaison with parents, we organize family activities to assist the healthy development of the students. In addition, we organize the Parents’ Day, tea gatherings and talks on a regular basis. We also support parents' growth through parents' education programmes. We have held a variety of activities including PTA tour, PTA cooking class and parent mindfulness activity. |