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school_name	Carmel Secondary School
district	Kowloon City
school_address	55 Chung Hau Street Homantin
school_type	Aided
student_gender	Co-ed
school_tel	27149385
school_fax	27620275
school_email	info@carmelss.edu.hk
school_website	http://www.carmelss.edu.hk
school_mission	To provide holistic education based on the Bible; to nurture students in moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual development, so that they may know God, understand the Truth, establish respectable character, and become caring members of our country and society.
school_motto	Self-discipline through the understanding of the Word; Service to mankind through faithfulness to the Lord.
commencement_of_operation_year	1964
religion	Protestantism / Christianity
sponsoring_body	Christian Education Carmel Association Ltd.
imc	Established
language_policy	The school adopts English as the medium of instruction in all subjects except Chinese Language and Chinese History for all S.1 classes

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name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Kwan Kai Cho Joseph
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Prof.
name_of_principal	Ho Yuk Fan
title_of_principal	Dr
principal_qualifications_experiences	(Bachelor of Science, Master of Education, Doctor of Education)
school_size	6800
parent_teacher_association	Yes
student_union_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	53
tsi_total_no_of_teachers	58
tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training	91
tsi_percent_of_bachelor	100
tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above	48
tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	74
tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	24
tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	17
tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	59
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3	Chinese Language, Chinese History, Biblical Studies (S.3)
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3	English Language, Mathematics, History, Geography, Citizenship, Economics and Society, STEAM, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, School-based Gifted and Talent Program Nonfiction Reading (S.1), Biblical Studies (S.1-S.2), Integrated Sciences(S.1-S.2), Physics (S.3) Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3)
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6	Chinese Language, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development, Biblical Studies
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6	English Language, Mathematics, M1/M2, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Accounting Strand), Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Business Management Strand), Economics, Information & Communication Technology, Health Management & Social Care, Physical Education, School-based Gifted and Talent Program (S.4 – S.5)
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3	Chinese Language, Chinese History, Biblical Studies (S.3)
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3	English Language, Mathematics, History, Geography, Citizenship, Economics and Society, STEAM, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, School-based Gifted and Talent Program Nonfiction Reading (S.1), Biblical Studies (S.1-S.2), Integrated Sciences (S.1-S.2), Physics (S.3) Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3)
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6	Chinese Language, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development, Biblical Studies
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6	English Language, Mathematics, M1/M2, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Accounting Strand), Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Business Management Strand), Economics, Information & Communication Technology, Health Management & Social Care, Physical Education, School-based Gifted and Talent Program (S.4 – 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_tong_fai_s4	"$300"
sc_tong_fai_s5	"$300"
sc_tong_fai_s6	"$300"
sc_pta_fee	"$60"
sc_student_union_association_fee	"$50"
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 ).1. Academic performance in P4, P5 and P6 (40%) 2. Conduct (20%) 3. Extra-curricular activities (20%) 4. Performance in the admissions interview (20%)
oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life	Our school offers various activities to support students, such as the S.1 Student Orientation Day Camp, S.1 Parent Orientation Night, and Summer English Bridging Course. Senior students lead activities through the Peer Counseling Program to help S.1 students adjust to school life. We prioritize nurturing students' spiritual, social-emotional, and physical well-being. A positive lifestyle is encouraged through initiatives like Christian Fellowship, S.1 Growth Camp, life-skills programs, and class teacher periods. School-wide programs also raise awareness about the negative effects of web addiction, drugs, and gambling, promoting a positive life perspective.
school_management_url	http://www.carmelss.edu.hk/site/about-school/administration/
school_major_concerns	School's Major Concerns (2025-28) Be Smart Learners. Care for Ourselves and the Community. Develop a sustainable Teaching Team.
school_organisation	Our School Alumni Association, Parent-Teacher Association, Student Union, Staff Affairs Committee and the like complement each other to offer quality education.
imc_smc_mc	Incorporated Management Committee
school_green_policy	Environmental conservation and a low-carbon lifestyle are consistently promoted in our school. Innovative programs have been launched to foster awareness and cultivate habits of low-carbon living both within the school and in daily life. Dissemination of low-carbon tips that encourage recycling, energy reduction, a low-carbon diet, school greening, and participation in external environmental conservation activities is undertaken with the support of student ambassadors. By embracing low-carbon lifestyles, we can utilize Earth's resources wisely.
learning_and_teaching_plan_url	http://www.carmelss.edu.hk/site/learning-teaching/curriculum/
learning_and_teaching_strategies	Our teaching and learning strategies are designed to cater to the diverse needs, abilities, and learning styles of our students. We promote active engagement, collaborative learning, and individualized support to ensure that each student reaches their full potential. Our school values the holistic development of students, encompassing their moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic, and spiritual growth. We provide a balanced curriculum that integrates academic subjects, physical education, aesthetic, and character education, fostering well-rounded individuals. We regularly review our teaching practices, curriculum, and assessment methods to adapt to evolving educational needs and standards.
school_based_curriculum	1. Electives: 3X. 3 Electives. Some students can take Mathematics Extended Part - M 1 or M 2, Other Languages Subjects or Applied Learning Subjects in addition to the 3 electives. 2. Curriculum highlights: (1) Electives: 3X (including M1). 3 Electives. Some students can take Mathematics Extended Part - M2, Other Languages Subjects or Applied Learning Subjects in addition to the 3 electives. (2) Curriculum highlights: S.1-S.2 English Phonics, Phonetics & Spelling Programme; S.1 Nonfiction Reading Programme; S1-3 STEAM; S.1 to S.5 School-based Gifted and Talent Program.
major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum	National Security Education and Moral & Civic Education is delivered through both internal and external means. Morning assemblies, bi-weekly assemblies, multicultural exchange programs, and current affairs forums are some of the ways to expose students to issues in daily life and society, through which they build their cultural and national identities. Diverse and effective whole-school reading schemes and activities have fostered a strong reading culture. Our reading promotion activities include the Exploring a New Horizon Reading Award Scheme, Parent-Child Reading Competition, Story Sharing Corner, and also nonfiction reading lessons that integrate reading and writing.
life_planning_education	Believing that each student has their own interests, abilities and orientations and realizing that there are multiple pathways after they graduate, we implement individual student planning, ensuring each student receives career guidance from an advisor in the last two years of their secondary schooling. The objectives are to help them understand their career/academic aspirations, make informed choices and review their academic performance, achievements and other factors in relation to their career/educational pursuits. The core sessions of the school-based Gifted and Talent Program in S3-5 are Career Explorer. S3 students will get to know their interests and abilities and different career types. S4 students will have a chance to meet alumni studying in university and attend a personal image workshop. S5 students will start to write their self-account and learn interview skills. There are also S6 transition talks preparing students for various university applications. The Career Week and other interventions like campus and worksite visits, etc. offer our students opportunities to learn and explore study pathways and the world of work.
student_support_url	https://www.carmelss.edu.hk/site/student-development/
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	We utilize a variety of instructional approaches and resources to cater to diverse learning styles, abilities, and interests. A comprehensive range of school-based gifted and talented programs is available to offer additional learning opportunities for students seeking more challenging and advanced content. To foster self-directed learning attitudes and skills, we implement various strategies that empower students to take ownership of their education. Furthermore, we provide ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their knowledge and skills in meeting the diverse needs of our students.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	Our school supports students with special educational needs through a whole-school approach. Strategies and support include home visits, individual counselling, enrichment courses, training in social skills, speech therapy services, behavioural therapy services, training provided by external resources and a parent group which facilitates exchange of information and emotional support. The school will provide students with different on-campus and off-campus support services, including specialized assessment arrangements based on professional evaluation reports. The Student Support Team, comprising the Vice-Principal, Chairperson of the Counseling and Guidance Committee, SEN Coordinator, SEN Support Teachers, teachers, SEN Support Assistant, school social workers, school-based Educational Psychologist, and school-based Speech Therapist, initiates meetings and devises tailored educational plans to cater for students of different educational needs.
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.; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment	Report cards are issued three times a year to keep students and their parents informed of their learning progress. Students are encouraged to set their own goals and embrace challenges. We adopt a formative assessment approach and emphasize the process of learning.
home_school_co_operation_url	https://sites.google.com/a/carmelss.edu.hk/pta/
home_school_co_operation	Through Parents' Nights, parent education talks, parent groups, the Parent-Child Reading Scheme, social gatherings, the PTA Homepage, the e-Parent Handbook, and more, the Parent-Teacher Association promotes home-school cooperation and enhances mutual understanding between teachers and parents.
school_ethos	Our school provides whole-person, quality education based on biblical truths in the moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic, and spiritual aspects to encourage the pursuit of excellence and empower students to live by the school motto of "Self-discipline through the understanding of the Word, Service to mankind through faithfulness to the Lord." The joint effort of parents and teachers has successfully created a school culture that upholds integrity, discipline, diligence, care, and harmony.
school_dev_plan	School's Major Concerns (2025-28) Be Smart Learners. Care for Ourselves and the Community. Develop a sustainable Teaching Team.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	A 3-day Summer Retreat Camp and three Staff Development Days are held annually. There is induction for new teachers, supported by experienced teachers serving as mentors. Collaborative teaching in subject panels, comprising lesson preparation, lesson observation, and post-lesson discussions, facilitates formulation of teaching strategies for effective learning and teaching.
life_wide_learning	Due regard is given to students' intellectual, physical, and artistic development. Students are encouraged to participate in Christian Fellowship, House activities, voluntary work, leadership training, the Carmel Infotainment Network, and a wide variety of school teams and clubs, including the Volleyball Team, Beach Volleyball Group, Basketball Team, Badminton Team, Table Tennis Team, Athletics and Track and Field Group, Swimming Group, Rope Skipping Team, Tchoukball Team, Judo Team, Taekwondo Team, Lawn Bowls Team, Wushu Team, Soccer Club, Darts Club, Kin-ball Team, English Ambassadors, Putonghua Promotion Group, Dance Club, Horticulture Club, Choir, Orchestra, Handbell Team, Handchime Team, Chinese & English Debating Teams, Chinese and English Drama Teams, the Scouts, Robotics Team, Librarian, musical instrument classes, etc. Different award schemes and scholarships, such as the "Stars in Carmel" Award Scheme, are also made available for students who have active participation in community services and extracurricular activities.
fac_no_of_classroom	42
fac_school_facilities	Campus facilities include the school hall, playgrounds and covered playgrounds, a Sports Science Arena, a Multi-function Student Activities Room, Carmel Infotainment Network Studio, School Library, English Room, STEAM Room, laboratories, Gym room and Well-being Garden etc. All the special rooms and classrooms are equipped with computers, interactive whiteboard and Wifi networks. The Carmel Infotainment Network Studio also offers relay and live broadcasts to all classrooms and special rooms.
fac_facility_for_special_educational_needs	Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
others	Our school provides a variety of awards and scholarships to recognize students' outstanding achievements in various fields and offers extensive exchange opportunities to broaden their international horizons. Awards and Scholarships Our awards and scholarships cover a wide range of areas, aiming to encourage the well-rounded development of our students. Recognition is given to those who pursue excellence in academics, sports, and the arts, as well as to those who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, a commitment to community service, or significant personal growth. Exchange Programs To broaden our students' perspectives, our school organizes annual exchange programs to Mainland and other countries. These programs allow students to step outside the classroom to experience local cultures firsthand and participate in field studies, thereby deepening their learning.
direct_public_transportation_to_school	MTRC: Ho Man Tin Station Exit B2 Buses: 7B, 8, 17, 18, 45, 109; Minibuses: Mongkok - Oi Man Estate, Tokwawan - Oi Man Estate; Green Minibus: 8.