CCC Heep Woh College
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The Church of Christ in China Heep Woh College (中華基督教會協和書院), is a secondary school
in Tsz Wan Shan
of Hong Kong
. Located at Po Kong Village Road, the college is a standard grammar school founded by The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China
. The school is with 29 classes for around 1200 youths aged from 11 to 20. The intake of student is a majority of Band 1. English has been adopted to be the medium of instruction for most subjects. At present, the College has 57 teachers. All of them have obtained masters or bachelors degrees or a Certificate of Education.
, Guangzhou
, dedicating to early childhood education. Then, the Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China established CCC Heep Woh Primary School and CCC Heep Woh Collegein 1947 and 1970 respectively in Hong Kong
. In 1999, that school was approved to continue using English as the medium of instruction in accordance with the language policy of the EDB (former EMB
)
The Student Association, the Parent-Teacher Association and the Alumni Association are autonomous bodies but work closely with the College to get the students, parents and graduates involved in school operation.
The focus of future development includes:
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
in Tsz Wan Shan
Tsz Wan Shan
Tsz Wan Shan is a residential area in New Kowloon, Hong Kong. Located at the foot of Temple Hill, it is administratively part of Wong Tai Sin District....
of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. Located at Po Kong Village Road, the college is a standard grammar school founded by The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China
The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China
The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China is a Protestant Christian church organization in Hong Kong. The Church of Christ in China is a uniting church consisting mainly of churches with Congregational and Presbyterian traditions, including the London Missionary Society, British...
. The school is with 29 classes for around 1200 youths aged from 11 to 20. The intake of student is a majority of Band 1. English has been adopted to be the medium of instruction for most subjects. At present, the College has 57 teachers. All of them have obtained masters or bachelors degrees or a Certificate of Education.
History
The history of CCC Heep Woh College can be traced back to 1911 when Mrs. Lear Bigelow, from the USA, founded the Heep Woh Kindergarten in XiguanXiguan
Xiguan or Sai Kwan is a traditional geographical division of Guangzhou, China. It is situated in Liwan District. The north of the area reaches Xicun and it borders on Renmin Lu eastwards. And Pearl River lies on its west and south. The area outside the west gate of Guangzhou is collectively...
, Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
, dedicating to early childhood education. Then, the Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China established CCC Heep Woh Primary School and CCC Heep Woh Collegein 1947 and 1970 respectively in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. In 1999, that school was approved to continue using English as the medium of instruction in accordance with the language policy of the EDB (former EMB
Education and Manpower Bureau
The Education Bureau is responsible for education policies in Hong Kong.The bureau is headed by the Secretary for Education and oversees the Secretariat, University Grants Committee and Student Financial Assistance Agencies...
)
Campus and Facilities
The 6-storey main building of the College has won an architectural design award. There are 26 standard classrooms, 13 special rooms, a school library and other multi-purpose rooms. From September 2005, a new wing had been built for school development.School Mission
Inheriting the spirit of "Serving & Preaching through Schooling" from HKCCCC, our school aims to promote a holistic education, addressing the moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual needs of our students -- "To nurture virtues; To strive for excellence; To glorify God; To serve mankind".School Organization
Under the guidance of the Board of Directors, the School Management Committee (composed of School Supervisor, Principal, Vice-Principals, representatives of teachers, parents, alumni and the C.C.C.) was set up in 1998 to supervise school operation and set targets and priorities of school development.The Student Association, the Parent-Teacher Association and the Alumni Association are autonomous bodies but work closely with the College to get the students, parents and graduates involved in school operation.
School Organization
The SMC has been formed and empowered by the HKCCCC to manage, administer and operate the school in accordance with the regulations under the Code of Aid for Secondary Schools and in compliance with all stipulations provided by the Education Bureau for implementation of school-based management.Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee
IMC will be formed in accordance with the HKCCCC's regulations.- School Green Policy:
Whole-school Language Policy
Our school is an EMI school. To enhance students' bi-literate and tri-lingual ability, students are encouraged to speak in both Putonghua and English when making announcements or doing promotions at school.Learning & Teaching Strategies
Learning & Teaching: Various exchange programs are arranged to set their eyes worldwide and achieve whole-person development. Policy on Curriculum: We put much stress on the bridging between the junior and senior curriculum; therefore, we always encourage all subjects to update their curricular frequently so as to meet current needs. At the same time, our teaching staff's professionalism is enhanced as well. Support Measures for Academically Gifted/under-privileged Students: Remedial classes and enhancement learning groups for English language and Mathematics are offered. To help students gain good results, we run tutorial and enhancement classes after school, and carry out "Aiming at A Scheme". Planning for the New Senior Secondary (NSS) Curriculum: An NSS development committee has been formed to develop the action plan of the NSS curriculum including subjects selection policy and timetabling arrangements. It also implement, monitor and evaluate the NSS curriculum, as well as coordinating the requirement of School-based Assessment among different subjects.The Life Education Committee has set some guidelines for learning experience and fine-tuned them for the needs of the curriculum.School-based curriculum
Paving the way for students to enter the New Senior Secondary (NSS) through curriculum designed on Life Education and Integrated Humanities.Applied Learning & other learning experience etc
Students may apply for learning courses provided by different educational institutions. Other learning experience includes cultural exchanges, visits to rural areas in China, community service and job shadowing, etc. Senior Secondary curriculum including Combined Arts will be provided. Extra-curricular activities offer all kinds of sports activities and interest groups.Four Key Tasks
- Reading to Learn:
- Interactive Learning through I.T.:
- Project Learning:
Teaching & Learning in Information Technology
Their school is equipped with advanced technology facilities. Effective learning can be enhanced with three multi-media learning centres. All classrooms are equipped with a broadband network and a wireless school net covers the whole school campus. All subjects have their guidelines to enhance interactive learning and teaching using I.T. Our new campus TV produces a lot of programmes which enhance Teaching & Learning.Development of Generic Skills
Students are nurtured to acquire communication skills, creativity and critical thinking skills as well as self-learning ability. We endeavor to develop students' potential to the full and broaden their horizons through formal plus informal learning experience.Whole School Approach to Catering for Students’ Diverse Learning Needings
They have a Life Education Committee to help students to deal with their emotional, communication and family problems when they grow up. A tailored syllabus and different teaching strategies are provided for diverse learning needs. We help students to find their motivation to learn, to build up their self-image, and to be positive about life. We make full use of all available resources to provide an all-round education and indicate ways to learn so that students are able to maintain life-wide learning.Curriculum Tailoring and Adaptation for Learning and Assessment
Their school adopts a continuous assessment policy. Other than examinations, uniform tests are scheduled for S.1 to S.5 students. Each department has its own school-based assessment policy providing fair and appropriate assessment.Policy on Class Promotion/Detention
Meetings are held to discuss in detail if students who cannot meet the requirements set for conduct and academic work should repeat. Although detailed criteria have been set by the Academic Affairs Committee, we care for every student and make sure that their different needs are considered.Home-School Co-operation
The Parents-Teachers' Association, formed in 1993, plays a crucial role in acting as a liaison between parents and the school. To support moral and life education, many parents volunteer to give assistance to the junior forms' service education.School Ethos
Their strive for a simple school life with harmonious relationships between teachers and students. Students are provided with a religious education and activities to learn about Christianity and its values. Taking teachers as their models, students learn how to respect, reflect upon and appreciate their lives. This positive attitude towards life helps create a harmonious school and community.School Development Plan
The focus of the year:- School Theme - "Let Our Light Shine";
- Betterment of school-based assessment policy;
- Paving the way for students to enter the NSS curriculum.
The focus of future development includes:
- A policy of adopting learning through service;
- Enhancing Learning & Teaching