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school_nameHHCKLA Buddhist Ma Kam Chan Memorial English Secondary School
districtNorth
school_addressLuen Wo Market 9 Luen Yick Street NT
school_typeAided
student_genderCo-ed
school_tel26699208
school_fax26698103
school_emailinfo@bmkc.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.bmkc.edu.hk
school_missionThrough Buddhist education, we strive to help students to realize the good nature they are endowed with. This will guide them to purify their thoughts and properly conduct themselves in speech and behaviour, nurturing them to become well-adjusted, courteous and sincere members of society.
school_mottoPurifying our thoughts and properly conducting ourselves in speech and behaviour with endowed good nature and self-awareness.
commencement_of_operation_year1993
religionBuddhism
sponsoring_bodyHeung Hoi Ching Kok Lin Association
imcEstablished
language_policy1. Students in senior forms learn either in Chinese or English depending on their ability.
2. Students can have their English proficiency and confidence heightened through various enrichment programs/ activities funded by the 3.3 million-dollar Language Fund. Our teachers were invited by Hong Kong University and EDB to share our English Bridging Program design, which is highly commended.
3. In response to the fine-tuned MOI arrangements, Science, Geography and Integrated Humanities are taught in English for all junior classes, with teaching, homework and assessments all in English to facilitate students' learning of these two disciplines at the senior levels.
4. Our Language Across Curriculum and Reading Promotion Committee organizes cross-curricular learning activities and promotes reading, so that our students may enjoy an English learning environment and have good reading habits.
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name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcHo Tak Sum BBS, MH
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMr.
name_of_principalFong Iek Leong
title_of_principalMr.
principal_qualifications_experiences(B.A., M.A. (HKU); M.Ed., PGDE (CUHK))
school_size8277
parent_teacher_associationYes
student_union_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts69
tsi_total_no_of_teachers73
tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training84
tsi_percent_of_bachelor100
tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above45
tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training69
tsi_percent_of_exp_0_424
tsi_percent_of_exp_5_914
tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above62
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3Chinese Language, Mathematics*, Citizenship, Economics and Society (F.1,F.2), Life and Society (F.3), Chinese History, History, Buddhist Studies, Putonghua, Computer Literacy, Music, Visual Arts, Home Economics (F.3), Physical Education
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3English Language, Science, Geography (F.1, F.2), Integrated Humanities (F.3)
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Chinese Literature, Visual Arts, Ethics and Religious Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management and Social Care, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Buddhist Studies#, Physical Education＊#, Life Education#, Life Art and Voluntary Services#, Music and Art #, STEM# (#Non-HKDSE Subjects.＊Some students take HKDSE)
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6English Language, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Economics, Geography, Mathematics Extended Part: Modules 2, English Communication and Drama# (#Non-HKDSE Subjects)
2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6Mathematics: Compulsory Part
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3Chinese Language, Mathematics*, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Chinese History, History, Buddhist Studies, Putonghua, Computer Literacy, Music, Visual Arts, Home Economics (F.3), Physical Education
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3English Language, Science, Geography (F.1, F.2), Integrated Humanities (F.3)
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Chinese Literature, Visual Arts, Ethics and Religious Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management and Social Care, Tourism and Hospitality Studies (S.4, S.5), Buddhist Studies#, Physical Education＊#, Life Education#, Life Art and Voluntary Services#, Music and Art#, STEM# (#Non-HKDSE Subjects.＊Some students take HKDSE)
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6English Language, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Economics, Geography, Mathematics Extended Part: Modules 2 (S.4, S.5), English Communication and Drama# (#Non-HKDSE Subjects)
2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6Mathematics: Compulsory Part
current_year_no_of_class_s15
current_year_no_of_class_s25
current_year_no_of_class_s35
current_year_no_of_class_s45
current_year_no_of_class_s55
current_year_no_of_class_s65
sc_tong_fai_s4"$340"
sc_tong_fai_s5"$340"
sc_tong_fai_s6"$340"
sc_pta_fee"$30"
sc_student_union_association_fee"$20"
sc_charges_for_non_standard_itemsSchool-based development reserve: $300 (F.1-F.5), $150 (F.6)
oa_s1_admissionOur 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 ).Admission criteria and weightings for DP: academic results 30%, extra-curricular activities 15%, conduct and attitude 25%, interview performance 30%
oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_lifeIn order to let the Form 1 students to adapt to a new school life and enjoy the learning and all-round activities as soon as possible, our school organizes an English bridging course in the summer holiday, some orientation counselling programmes and parents' day for all new students before the commence of the school year.
In the post-epidemic situation, in order to strengthen positive education and improve students' physical, mental and spiritual health, our school has successfully applied for $900,000 from the Anti-drug Fund, and will implement school-based activities. Helping students establish positive attitude, strengthening the ability to resist adversity, establishing a healthy lifestyle and creating a healthy and positive culture are the targets.
school_management_urlhttp://www.bmkc.edu.hk/
school_major_concerns1. To enhance learning and teaching effectiveness and arouse students’ learning motivation.
2. To cultivate teachers’ and students’ physical, mental and spiritual health literacy and build a positive healthy lifestyle.
school_organisationBuddhist education, enthusiasm and acceptance characterize our school management. We delegate authority and responsibilities to core management units, which devise appropriate policies collaboratively to ensure their suitability for students' needs.
imc_smc_mcOur Incorporated Management Committee was established in June, 2007, with 9 members from our sponsoring body, 2 teachers, 2 parents, an alumnus, 2 independent committee members and the principal.
school_green_policy1. Foster a whole-school approach to collaboratively build a green school.
2. Reinforce the environmental protection culture and atmosphere within the school to nurture students' care and appreciation for the environment.
3. Integrate environmental protection messages into all facets of the school's operations and learning experiences.
4. Empower students to understand and adopt eco-friendly behaviors to minimize their environmental impact
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttp://www.bmkc.edu.hk/
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. To further enhance our teaching quality, we implement small class teaching and group lesson preparation schemes to cater for individual differences. We lay great emphasis on homework quality and submission punctuality. Students with homework problems are required to attend the after-school homework guidance class.
2. Students' high order thinking skills are developed through a step-by-step approach to promote our project learning and reading schemes.
3. We strive to provide a balanced curriculum, emphasizing students' gradual development and exposure to various learning experiences.
4. Reading culture is promoted through a whole-school approach, including the Morning Reading Scheme and regular teachers' sharing.
5. With teachers' anticipation of their public exams performance, students are further motivated to work with attainable goals. Students' learning experiences are extended and intensified strategically through careful grading and design of activities.
6. We emphases "Self-directed learning” This motivates students to get goals and have academic development.
school_based_curriculum1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Students may take 2 or 3 electives. We also provide school- based 'other learning experiences' to broaden students' horizons and better prepare them for further studies.
F.6: 2 electives
2. Curriculum highlights: The major objective guiding the design of the Science and Integrated Humanities curricula is to help enhance students' English proficiency and match their language needs at the NSS levels. Our school started STEAM program for junior form students in 2024, focusing on developing problem-solving skills, creativity and teamwork.
major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum1. Project Learning: Starting from junior forms, students will have their project learning skills fostered and horizons widened systematically. The provision of an annual 2-day Project Learning Activity enables each form to focus more intensively on Key Learning Areas, including Personal Social and Humanities; Science; Mathematics; Chinese; English and Mainland exchange. Among these, our project on Humanities and the design of the F.6 Chinese lessons helped us win the Merit Prize regarding Curriculum Design offered by the Laws Foundation.
2. Learning While Reading: Our Morning Reading Scheme has been implemented since 2001, with a comprehensive record and assessment system and the inclusion of on-line news discussions as well as teachers and Reading Ambassadors’ sharing.
3. National and Value education: Cultivating students' proper values both inside and outside the classroom, helping them become citizens of good character and responsible members of the nation.
4. Engaging in interactive learning through information technology. There are a virtual reality creative learning center, an immersive reality cave, two STEAM rooms, and a available for students to use. Classrooms are equipped with large interactive electronic display screens.
life_planning_educationA. Our goal is to see all students, irrespective of their abilities, orientations and levels of study, being able to:
1. understand their own career/academic aspirations;
2. develop positive attitudes towards work and learning;
3. connect/integrate their career/academic aspirations with/into whole-person development and life-long learning; and
4. utilize the acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes whenever necessary.
B. Mainland universities study tours are held every year to help students understand the study pathways in the Mainland and foster their positive learning attitudes.
student_support_urlhttp://www.bmkc.edu.hk/
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity1. An "English Ambassadors Scheme" has been implemented to let teachers and the English ambassadors join hands to enhance Form One students' English Proficiency.
2. After-school Chinese, English and Mathematics tutorials are provided for academically weaker and average students.
3. We organize elite training programme for elite students
4. Small class teaching is offered across Form 1 to 3 levels.
5. Form 1 to 4 repeaters have their foundations strengthened through attending tailor-made summer classes.
6. After-school tutorials for F.4 to F.6 classes by all subjects is systematically coordinated by school.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationOur school is dedicated to establishing an inclusive and caring campus through the " the Whole School Approach " to support students with special educational needs, providing them with diversified support services to enhance their learning effectiveness. The members of the "Student Support Team" include the Vice Principal, Special Educational Needs Coordinator, teachers who have received special education training, counselors, and educational psychologists. Special Educational Needs Coordinator and the educational psychologists provide training and support for teachers regarding students with special educational needs. Additionally, our school flexibly utilizes the "Learning Support Grant" in conjunction with other resources to hire additional staff (including counselors) and purchase professional services such as speech therapy, attention training groups, social groups, and reading and writing skills training groups to support students. Our school also provides IEP for those in need. Counselors and teachers communicate with parents regularly.
support_for_non_chinese_studentsOur school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
adaptation_for_learning_and_assessmentBoth traditional summative assessments and formative assessments regarding performance in homework, learning attitude, reading and activities are adopted to facilitate learning.
home_school_co_operation_urlhttp://info.bmkc.edu.hk/PastoralCare/PTA/PTAIndex.htm
home_school_co_operationWe keep constant contact with parents, discussing issues concerning students' academic progress and personal growth. To be successful, all-round education requires mutual understanding between school, parents and students and this is achieved through our annual parents' days and Parents-Teacher Association activities. With both teachers and parents working collaboratively and enjoying good relations, students' well-being and welfare will be enhanced much more effectively. Our school implements the Parent Education (Secondary School) (Secondary Framework) ：“Understanding of Adolescent Development”, “Promotion of Healthy, Happy and Balanced Development of Adolescents”, “Promotion of Parents’ Physical and Psychological Well-being” and “Fostering Home-school Co-operation and Communication”, we continue our ‘Parents’ Class Scheme’, lectures, workshops and the ‘Parent Education Award Scheme’ to promote the Four core areas, to encourage parents to participate in various school activities.
school_ethosWe believe that all students are endowed with self-awareness and great potentials and properly nurtured, they all can appreciate the width and depth of their life. To realize this, we implement the Living with Stamina Scheme to help them become self-disciplined and all-round individuals.
future_development_urlhttp://www.bmkc.edu.hk/
school_dev_plan1. Improving learning and teaching standards, arousing learning motivation, and enhancing learning effectiveness.
2. To cultivate teachers’ and students’ physical, mental and spiritual health literacy and build a positive healthy lifestyle.
(For details, please refer to the "Three-Year Development Plan" and "Annual School Plan" on our school website.)
teacher_pro_training_and_devDeveloping professionalism based on students’ needs and teachers’ professional growth.
life_wide_learningAccording to Values Education, Physical and Aesthetic Development, Intellectual Development, Community Services, Career Related Experiences and Religion Aspect, we have set more than 52 related clubs. Different learning experiences can take place outside the classroom in different contexts and different organizations may offer related learning opportunities. It helps students achieve the aims of whole-person development and enables whole-person development and enables them to develop the life long learning capabilities are needed in our ever-changing society.
fac_no_of_classroom34
fac_school_facilitiesIn September 2004, with the completion of the new annex, our facilities have reached the millennium standards. These include a student activity centre, a reading room, a computer-assisted learning room, a English room, a conference room, a STEM Lab and a newly-established 200-seat Multipurpose room for students' revision after school. All indoor venues are air-conditioned and equipped with a computer network, multi-media computers, projectors and visualizers. In 23-24, we established a new "Virtual Reality Creative Learning Center" and some multi-purpose rooms on the 7th floor for the development of STEAM and e-learning. These new facilities also provide students with a high-quality learning environment.
fac_facility_for_special_educational_needsRamp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, tactile guide path and accessible public information / service counter.
others1. Providing the BMKC Fund for High-achievers to enable outstanding students to join cross-border activities and related training courses.
2. Offering scholarships to students with outstanding performances in the academic or OEA aspects.
direct_public_transportation_to_schoolKMB: 261，673，70K，70R，73B，78K，A43，N78，270C，270R，277A，277X，278A，278K，279X，673A，A43P，E43
Minibus: 56K, 55K, 52K, 52A, 54A, 54K, 56A, 501K, 501A