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 approved for using English as the medium of instruction (EMI) for all levels.
Principals Name Year in officePoon Wai Tong 1979–1982Wai Hong Chung 1982–1987Wong Chung Yee 1987–1994Cheng Lau Yuk King 1994–2005Lo Choi Yin Fon Margaret 2005–2015Kong Yik Cheong 2015–2019Yiu Lee Siu Yuk 2019–2021Woo Kit-ching2021- 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.
YearCabinetPresident 2007–2008Speed Up2008–2009鐵三角2009–2010Innovator2010–2011Unique 2011–2012Sirius2012–2013Aslan5E Kwok Shing Hei 2013–2014Chaser5A Tam Siu Hin 2014–2015Vega5E Chan Wing Tung 2015–2016Fairy5E Chow Pak Hei 2016–2017Luster5D Lee Pui Ling 2017–2018Blaze5A Wan Wai Kong2018–2019Hacer5D Man Tsz Wai2019–2020Albus5D Tse Chun Ming2020-2021Cessabit5D Man Tsz Keung2021-2022Aurora5D Cheung Ching Yiu2022-2023--2023-2024Coeus5D Lee Tsz Yau2024-2025Zenith5E Wong Hiu Tung2025-2026Nebula5A Hong Kiu2026-2027Cetus5A Tang Tsz Yau
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
Joe Ma Tak-chung: a famous Hong Kong TVB actor : a Hong Kong artist. She was the winner of Miss Hong Kong 2000 and the representative of Hong Kong of Miss World 2000.
References
External links Official Website of Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School Official Website of the Alumni's Union of Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School Official Website of the Parents' and Teachers' Association (PTA) of Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School Photo Gallery of Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School