Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School

Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School (CLSMSS)
趙聿修紀念中學 (趙中)
Address
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No.7 Tai Yuk Road, Yuen Long N.T. Hong Kong
Information
TypeCo-education
MottoWisdom, Virtue, Honesty and Progress
Established1979
School districtYuen Long, Hong Kong
CategoryGovernment School (EMI)
PrincipalWoo Kit-ching
GradesS1 – S6
Enrollmentapprox. 900
Colour(s)
Websitehttp://web.clsmss.edu.hk
Lut Sau Hall

Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School (趙聿修紀念中學), or CLSMSS in short, is a secondary school in Yuen Long, Hong Kong. It was founded in 1979. It is a Band 1 school and is one of the 14 Government schools[1] approved for using English as the medium of instruction (EMI) for all levels.

The school is to provide students with a balanced education aimed at excellence in moral, intellectual, physical, interpersonal and aesthetic development and at fulfillment of the school motto – Wisdom, Virtue, Honesty and Progress, whereby they can achieve self-actualization in all respects throughout their lives and as leaders of tomorrow.

Principals

Name Year in office
Mr. Poon Wai Tong 1979–1982
Mr. Wai Hong Chung 1982–1987
Mr. Wong Chung Yee 1987–1994
Mrs. Cheng Lau Yuk King 1994–2005
Mrs. Lo Choi Yin Fon Margaret 2005–2015
Mr. Kong Yik Cheong 2015–2019
Mrs. Yiu Lee Siu Yuk 2019–2021
Mrs. Woo Kit-ching 2021- now

Lut Sau Hall

Lut Sau Hall is the official school hall of the school. In the past, it was also used as a local community hall for cultural performances. In early 2000s, the state of community hall was ended after the opening of Yuen Long Theatre near the school. The hall was renovated in 2016.

Class system

Before the New Senior Secondary Curriculum (NSS Curriculum) was imposed in 2012, the school provided both secondary education and matriculation. For Form 1 – 5, there were 5 classes (A – E) in each form. For Form 6 – 7, there were 2 classes (A and S) in each form. 'A' stands for Arts stream while 'S' stands for Science stream.

Currently, there are approximately 150 students in each year from Secondary 1 to Secondary 6 . Students are streamed into 4 classes A, B, C, D according to their academic performance, with A and B being the better classes in junior form (S.1 – S.3). In Senior form, there would be 4 classes A, B, C, D according to the preferences of students in choosing the electives. Remedial lessons are also arranged to give support to less capable students.

Medium of instruction

Except Chinese subjects, cultural subjects and Civic Education and Liberal Studies, English is used in learning and teaching in all subjects.

Subjects

Secondary 1–2: English Language, Chinese Language, Mathematics, Life and Society, Integrated Science, Integrated Humanities, Chinese History, Putonghua, Physical Education, Computer Literacy, Music, Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Home Economics

Secondary 3: English Language, Chinese Language, Mathematics, Life and Society, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Chinese History, Physical Education, Computer Literacy, Music, Visual Arts

Secondary 4–6:

Core subjects: English Language, Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizen and Social Development, Physical Education

Electives: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Chinese History, History, Mathematics Module 2, Business Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communications Technology, Chinese Literature, Visual Arts, Music, Geography, Economics

Students' union

A popular election is held every school year in the first school term. All students are eligible to vote. Generally, each student can vote by secret ballot for one proposed cabinet.

Year Cabinet President
2007–2008 Speed Up
2008–2009 鐵三角
2009–2010 Innovator
2010–2011 Unique
2011–2012 Sirius
2012–2013 Aslan 5E Kwok Shing Hei
2013–2014 Chaser 5A Tam Siu Hin
2014–2015 Vega 5E Chan Wing Tung
2015–2016 Fairy 5E Chow Pak Hei
2016–2017 Luster 5D Lee Pui Ling
2017–2018 Blaze 5A Wan Wai Kong
2018–2019 Hacer 5D Man Tsz Wai
2019–2020 Albus 5D Tse Chun Ming
2020-2021 Cessabit 5D Man Tsz Keung
2021-2022 Aurora 5D Cheung Ching Yiu
2022-2023 None None
2023-2024 Coeus 5D Lee Tsz Yau
2024-2025 Zenith 5E Wong Hiu Tung

House system

There are four houses, comprising members of all the classes in the school. The houses are named Wisdom, Virtue, Honesty and Progress. The houses compete against each other in the annual Swimming Gala, Athletics Meet, Inter-house Singing Contest and Inter-house Drama Competition.

House colours
Wisdom – Red
Virtue – Yellow
Honesty – Blue
Progress – Green

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School :: About CLSMSS". www2.clsmss.edu.hk. Archived from the original on 21 December 2006. Retrieved 27 January 2022.

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