📚 Secondary ・ Central & Western
Ying Wa Girls' School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
20
Low
Secondary：10 indicators apply, 2 matched
📚
Ying Wa Girls' School
Central & Western ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1900
📍 Address
76 Robinson Road, Hong Kong
📞 Phone
25463151
📠 Fax
28588669
✉️ Email
school@ywgs.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Protestantism / Christianity
👩🏫 Principal
Chuk, Wai Kan
📅 Founded
1900
🏷️ School Type
Aided
👫 Gender
Girls
🎯 Mission
The school aims to provide quality education of a Christian character which embraces on "whole person" development. It cultivates in students a noble character, a positive and healthy attitude to life, a keen sense of responsibility and commitment.
📚 Approach & Strategies
To promote all-round educational experiences, the School encourages students to read and develop self-learning and collaborative learning abilities. Project-based and cross-curricula learning are introduced to guide students to a higher level of learning experience. Our teaching staff keeps abreast of the educational needs by improving constantly their teaching skills and strategies. To strengthen students' core competency, the School has adopted split class teaching in the three core subjects (Chinese, English and Mathematics) in S.1 and S.2. Besides, curriculum guidelines, teaching schedules and annual work plans are developed for each subject. In promoting quality learning, we bring in resources from different channels, introduce extended programmes and put in place enhanced teaching s…
💛 SEN Support
The School has set up a Student Support Team headed by a Vice Principal, and comprising the SEN coordinator, counselling masters, teachers with SEN training and an educational psychologist. The SEN coordinator and educational psychologist provide necessary training and support for the students and teachers taking care of SEN students. We also make flexible use of the Learning Support Grant and Grant for Non-Chinese Speaking students with Special Educational Needs to recruit external tutors to render learning support to SEN students in small groups. We place high importance on school-home cooperation. Apart from disseminating relevant information to parents, case teachers communicate regularly with the parents concerned to render comprehensive support to the students.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
學生會成立於1949年，為香港最早期推動學生自治組織的學校之一。學生組織能力強，每年學生會聯同五個學社及20多個興趣小組，策劃統籌全校課外活動，其中包括：學生福利、社區服務、體育、刊製校報等文娛活動，學生校園生活豐富多釆，也造就寶貴的學習機會，培養領導力、執行力和各樣的生活與人際體驗。
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Rev. |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Ms |
| principal_qualifications_experiences | (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Lang. Ed), Master of Social Sciences (Counselling) |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | 100 |
| school_size | 9500 |
| sponsoring_body | The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China |
| school_motto | Time is precious, treasure every minute. |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 64 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 95 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 53 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 63 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 27 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 12 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 61 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Religious Education, Putonghua, Physical Education |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | S.1: English Language, Language Arts, History, Geography, Mathematics, Information and Communication Technology, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Integrated Science, STEAM, Citizenship, Economics and Society; <br>S.2: English Language, Language Arts, History, Geography, Mathematics, Information and Communication Technology, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Integrated Science, STEAM, Citizenship, Economics and Society; <br>S.3: English Language, Language Arts, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Generic Skills |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Religious Education, Physical Education |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Literature in English, Citizenship and Social Development, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Technology and Living, Visual Arts, Music, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Applied Learning |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Religious Education, Putonghua, Physical Education |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | S.1: English Language, Language Arts, History, Geography, Mathematics, Information and Communication Technology, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Integrated Science, STEAM, Citizenship, Economics and Society; S.2: English Language, Language Arts, History, Geography, Mathematics, Information and Communication Technology, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Integrated Science, STEAM, Citizenship, Economics and Society; S.3: English Language, Language Arts, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Home Economics, Visual Arts, Music, Citizenship, Economics and Society |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Religious Education, Physical Education |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Literature in English, Citizenship and Social Development, History, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Technology and Living, Visual Arts, Music, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Applied Learning |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| current_year_no_of_class_s1 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s2 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s3 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s4 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s5 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s6 | 5 |
| 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 | $860 |
| sc_tong_fai_s5 | $860 |
| sc_tong_fai_s6 | $860 |
| sc_pta_fee | $90 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | $30 |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | Non-standard charges (annual) <br>S.1-S.5: $6,000; S.6: $3,600 |
| sc_others | - |
| 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 ).S.1 admission procedures complied with EDB'S SSPA mechanism with 2 stages: Discretionary Places (DP) application and Central Allocation. <br>Criteria for admission through DP application:<br>1) Academic assessment: 50%, 2) Performance during interview: 30%, 3) Performance in extra-curricular activities: 10%, 4) Conduct: 10%. |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | In mid-July each year, the School organizes an orientation for incoming S.1 students and their parents to introduce to them the mission, history, goals, curriculum and facilities of the School as well as the campus life of students. We also organize English and Mathematics bridging courses during the summer vacation for students who need to enhance their academic ability in these two subjects so as to prepare them for the new school year.<br>The Physical Education Department aims at arousing students' interest in sports and regular exercise through the formal curriculum and training in sports teams. Students are encouraged to join sports competitions to sharpen their stamina, value orientation and leadership. The Lunch Committee is set up to monitor the hygienic operation and quality of food provided by the caterer. It also joins hands with the Student Health Unit and the Home Economics Department to organize health talks, exhibitions and activities to promote health education among students. |
| school_major_concerns | We moved back to our redeveloped new campus in March 2019. Built on the advanced hardware that the School is now equipped with, our latest School Development Plan (2021-2026), comprising four thematic aspects summarized in these four key words, 'Enlighten', 'Empower', 'Embrace' and 'Engage', aims to fully develop our students' potentials. [see School Development Plan section for more details] |
| school_organisation | The Incorporated Management Committee of the School comprises 18 Managers (including Alternate Managers) representing the various categories of Managers as required by the Education Ordinance (Sponsoring Body, Teacher, Parent, Alumni and Independent). They are responsible for setting the general direction and policies of the School, and overseeing the planning and management of the School’s resources. In the operation level, various functional committees and teams headed up by teachers (e.g. Discipline, Guidance, Academic, Learner Diversity, etc.) work together to ensure the smooth operation of the school and advancement of the school development. |
| imc_smc_mc | The Incorporated Management Committee of the School was established on 31 August 2011 pursuant to the Education Ordinance. |
| school_green_policy | The School's green policy aims at developing among students a sense of responsibility towards the environment and encouraging them to take positive action to improve the environment. With the help of the Civic Education Committee, Student Association and academic subjects, practical measures were implemented, such as re-use of eating utensils and collection of used paper and items for recycling, so that students will have the opportunity to participate in making a more sustainable Earth. The School is also one of the signatory parties of the Green Lunch Charter initiated by the Environment Protection Department. |
| language_policy | The School adopts English as the medium of instruction for all subjects except the Chinese-related subjects, Religious Education and Physical Education, and strives to create a language-rich environment to nurture students' bi-literate and tri-lingual abilities. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 3X. (from 15 subjects) <br> 2. Curriculum highlights: STEM period: S.1-S.2; Language Arts S.1-S.3 |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | With assiduous efforts in the previous years, the School has attained very good progress in the key tasks and will continue to ensure sustainable development in these areas. More details can be found in the relevant sections of this profile or the School’s website. |
| life_planning_education | The Careers Committee is responsible for planning and organizing career and life planning related activities to provide students with the latest information on higher education and post-secondary pathways. In recent years, keen collaboration with various subject panels and student support groups in school and external organizations has broadened the range of programmes available and thus enriched the knowledge and experience of students.<br>Each year, career conferences, talks and workshops (S3-S6) are conducted to help students make informed choices for their future academic and career pursuits. Individual guidance on JUPAS is specially provided for S6 students. Career teachers also assist students in scholarship applications and enrolments in diverse programmes run by external institutions. For junior forms (S2 and S3), career workshops held by class teachers aim to raise students’ self-understanding and encourage early planning.<br>With the support of the Funding Scheme for Youth Life Planning Activities, additional programmes are offered to address students’ varying needs. For instance, Secondary 6 students participate in mock university interview workshops, while Secondary 5 students gain practical experience in decision-making through the Mock DSE Day. Informative talks, career fairs, and preparation workshops for both local and overseas studies are also available for Secondary 3 to Secondary 6 students and their parents. The Greater Bay Area Career Exploration Tour further enriches senior students’ understanding of regional enterprise collaboration.<br>Furthermore, the committee partners with the Alumnae Association to implement the Mentorship Programme, which provides networking opportunities and expands students’ perspectives on career possibilities. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | We adopted a whole school approach to cater for students with special educational needs. Professional services are provided by the school social workers, educational psychologist and relevant teachers to assist them in their learning and personal development. |
| support_for_non_chinese_students | Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of 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.; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. NCS students are in general well supported by the Learner Diversity Team in conjunction with subject teachers for their campus life and learning needs. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | S.1 - S.3: two examinations in each academic year; S.4 - S.6: one mid-year test and one examination in each academic year. The School places great importance on students' learning process and conducts other forms of assessment in each subject throughout the year. |
| home_school_co_operation | The Parent-Teacher Association has a group of proactive parents serving in the Executive Committee (Exco), assisted by a team of parent volunteers to render support to daily school affairs. Exco members meet regularly to plan and organize activities to promote home-school cooperation. Functions held include AGM, seminars and outdoor activities. Beginning from the 2022-23 school year, we have launched the Ying Wa Parent Academy to foster stronger collaboration and companionship between School and parents. One of its main objectives is to help parents nurture self-care in body, mind and spirit by bringing in series of relevant activities. |
| school_ethos | To Serve and Not to be Served" has been the School ethos since founding. We strive to instill in students the spirit of service as well as the fine quality of simplicity and humility. A "buddy" programme has been running for many years aiming to help S1 students adjust to their new school life. Class teachers join efforts with Discipline and Guidance teachers to keep close and sensitive touch with students to give them the timely and necessary support on their path of personal growth. |
| school_dev_plan | The latest School Development Plan (2021-2026) comprises four thematic aspects as reflected in the four key words adopted – ENLIGHTEN, EMPOWER, EMBRACE, ENGAGE. They serve as the guiding direction for the School’s concerted efforts in developing students and the School in the current period. <br>ENLIGHTEN is about New Knowledge, New Curriculum, New Possibilities and Cross-curricular mindset;<br>EMPOWER is about Potential and Creativity, Courage to overcome challenges, and Body & Mind wellbeing;<br>EMBRACE is about accepting the authentic self, team building, diversity and inclusion, and heritage and sustainability;<br>ENGAGE is about self-directed learning, experiential learning, engaging in the community and the world.<br>Under each thematic aspect, curriculum, programmes and events of relevant contents are being initiated, organized and carried out at school level as well as by individual departments to meet the objectives set out. |