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The school promotes social and emotional development primarily through its Pastoral Care System and Class Teacher Scheme, which provide guidance and mentorship to every student. Each class has assigned class teachers responsible for students’ personal and academic growth, supported by the Careers and Life Planning Team. Programmes such as Student Activities Week and the Rites of Passage experience for Form 3 students in Australia encourage teamwork, self-management, and reflection. The school’s emphasis on community service also supports empathy and civic responsibility.
The school does not publicly disclose detailed information regarding support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). SPCC is not a specialist SEN institution, and there is no publicly available reference to a dedicated SEN coordinator or specialised provision.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL or specific support for students learning English as an additional language. English is the main medium of instruction, and admission information suggests students are expected to demonstrate a suitable proficiency level before enrolment.
SPCC provides student guidance through its Counselling and Guidance Team and class teachers, who offer support on personal, academic, and emotional matters. The school website references life education programmes and career and life planning activities, which include self-understanding and interpersonal development. These initiatives aim to foster resilience and wellbeing through structured mentoring and pastoral support.
The school’s website does not publicly disclose a dedicated safeguarding or child protection policy. However, as a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) and Anglican school, SPCC operates under Hong Kong’s Education Bureau regulations and the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui’s governance framework, which require adherence to local child protection and safety standards.
St. Paul’s Co-educational College (SPCC) is a Hong Kong secondary school (Grades 7–12) offering two senior pathways: the local Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). English is the medium of instruction for all subjects except Chinese, which is taught in Putonghua (F1–F3) with other Chinese subjects in Cantonese. The campus at 33 MacDonnell Road includes the Chong Yau Pak Wan Residence Hall, providing boarding places for up to 79 students. SPCC is well known for music, with multiple choirs and orchestras rehearsing weekly, and it hosts wide-ranging clubs across academics, arts, sports and service. Signature experiences include Student Activities Week, a “Rites of Passage” programme in Australia for Grade 9, and participation in the International Student Science Conference.