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Chinese Y.M.C.A. Secondary School Implement the spirit of the school motto of "Revere God and Love People" and promote a holistic education with balanced development of moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual education. The school is committed to improving learning and teaching effectiveness, helping students pursue academic excellence and practice spiritual education. Principal Cheung Fu Wah, Frederick We firmly believe that every student has his own characteristics and different talents and potentials. The school hopes to help them develop their strengths and respect their learning interests and choices. The school starts from school-based curriculum, innovation and technology education, and diverse learning experiences, and uses innovative thinking to provide students with rich learning experiences, lay a solid knowledge foundation, and shine in society in the future.

Design aviation technology courses to obtain government professional certification

The school implements the educational concept of "rejuvenating the country through science and education". In addition to traditional courses such as programming, remote control cars and drones, it also combines STEAM education and aviation technology to set up the first AEROSTEM-themed learning center in Hong Kong schools. It uses brand-new teaching to build students' interest in technology, blends the study of science and geography, and allows students to understand and practice STEAM-related knowledge in the aviation field. Principal Cheung Fu Wah, Frederick said: "The center is equipped with a DA-40 two-seat simulator certified by the Australian Civil Aviation and Safety Authority. The course aims to inspire students' interest in aviation knowledge as an entry point, teach them basic aviation knowledge, design flight routes, etc., and implement the positive values ​​of perseverance and responsibility in the process."

Students who have completed the course can continue to enroll in the qualifications structure courses provided by the Hong Kong Productivity Council to obtain relevant government certifications; senior students can also participate in practical flight training overseas (Australia) to experience a real aircraft cockpit and truly practice the aerospace knowledge they have learned, helping them to "get started" smoothly in their studies. Students can also create different new worlds in their future career planning choices. With the school's forward-looking education strategies and curriculum design, students have also shown their talents in related fields. They recently won the Hong Kong champion of the "International Space Programming Experiment Mission 2023/24 Competition". The programming project they designed has been sent to the European Space Agency for further competition, and will have the opportunity to be used for research and development of the International Space Station in the future.

Natural learning atmosphere Flexible use of English

As a direct subsidy English middle school, the school creates a natural and strong English learning atmosphere and adopts a small class teaching learning model to help students increase their confidence in using English. The school also provides a variety of English learning activities and overseas study tours, taking students to Europe, Australia and other places to broaden their international horizons and increase their cultural connotation. In addition, the school particularly encourages students to take different international English assessment examinations, such as Cambridge English Test, IELTS, TOEFL, etc., to help students apply for internationally recognized assessments and enhance their competitiveness. Students can gain valuable experience in the process of learning English, and with the school's full support, it will be of great benefit in career planning.

Personal experience, rich learning, and completion of learning goals

The school is committed to providing diversified learning experiences to promote students’ whole-person development. The school has a Chinese cultural center - Ruya Hall, which is equipped with many classical Chinese tea art tools. It also has a tea art interest group to allow students to learn Chinese and Chinese culture in a culturally rich environment. The school also actively organizes various types of cultural activities, such as all-grade museum days, with specific themes for each grade, allowing students to gain an in-depth understanding of different aspects of culture and history, and cultivate their respect and understanding of multiculturalism. Principal Cheung Fu Wah, Frederick added: "Every year, we also invite foreign embassies in Hong Kong to hold various cultural festivals on campus. In the past, we have invited consulate personnel from the Netherlands, Qatar and France to give students the opportunity to understand the cultural characteristics of different countries."

In terms of music, sports and arts activities, the school provides a variety of options, including tennis, track and field, handball, volleyball and fencing. Among them, the women's basketball team has performed extremely well and won multiple academic regional championships. Principal Cheung Fu Wah, Frederick said: "We have a unique adventure climbing frame to provide students with opportunities for outdoor exercise. At the end of each school year, almost all Form 6 students will complete this climbing challenge before graduation, which symbolizes that they have completed a learning stage and encourages them to continue climbing towards their goals in the future." In addition, the school has also established the first "Firefighting and Ambulance Youth League" in Hong Kong to cultivate students' physical and mental health, positive thinking, discipline and team spirit through diversified activities, and contribute to society in the future.

Transition support to high school and integration into campus life

To help students master middle school teaching methods and integrate into campus life. Each Form 1 class in the school has three class teachers who support and take care of the different learning needs of students through daily liaison, organizing activities, and even class group activities. In addition, the school also holds parents’ evenings to allow students to showcase their learning achievements and enhance the friendship between classmates. At the same time, the school will also arrange for secondary one freshmen to go to Shenzhen for a one-week "Pioneer Camp" activity to cultivate their team spirit and self-management skills.