Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School
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operated by the Hong Kong Government 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...
. Located in Shau Kei Wan
Shau Kei Wan
Shau Kei Wan or Shaukeiwan, Shaukiwan is a town in Eastern District, Hong Kong. Literally, Shau Kei means a pail, and Wan implies that the town is developed along the coast. Nowadays it is a relatively densely populated town compared with some developing areas.-Name:The name Shau Kei Wan comes...
, the school was founded in 1961 and its medium of instruction
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is English
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.
Introduction
Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School was founded in 1961. As the school was still under construction, it operated in the shared premises of Clementi Middle School in Fortress Hill Road. It moved to its present premises at 42 Chai Wan RoadChai Wan Road
Chai Wan Road located in Hong Kong, is one of the major roads in Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island. It runs from Shau Kei Wan to Chai Wan through Chai Wan Gap; with one of the steepest inclines in Hong Kong on either side, with signs posted 1 in 10 gradient...
of Chai Wan
Chai Wan
Chai Wan , formerly mistakenly known as Sai Wan , lies at the east end of the urban area of Hong Kong Island next to Shau Kei Wan. The area is administratively part of the Eastern District, and is a mosaic of industrial and residential areas...
in the autumn of 1964 and was officially opened on 19 November 1964. It was the first government secondary school opened on Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It has a population of 1,289,500 and its population density is 16,390/km², as of 2008...
after the Second World War, and was the first government secondary school not named after a member of the British Royal Family
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or a philanthropist
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.
1960s
In 1961, SGSS established on borrowed premises of Clementi Middle School with only 6 classrooms. The school officially opened by the Governor of Hong KongGovernor of Hong Kong
The Governor of Hong Kong was the head of the government of Hong Kong during British rule from 1843 to 1997. The governor's roles were defined in the Hong Kong Letters Patent and Royal Instructions...
, Sir David Trench in 1964.
The first batch of students sit for Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination
The Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination was a standardized examination between 1974 and 2011 after most local students’ five-year secondary education, conducted by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority . The examination will be discontinued in 2012...
(HKCEE) in 1966. In the same year, Form 6 Arts and Science classes were introduced. Furthermore, The first Annual Speech Day, Annual Swimming Gala and Annual Athletics Meet were held subsequently in 1967.
In 1968, the first batch of students sit for Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination
The Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination , or more commonly known as the A-level, conducted by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority , is normally taken by senior students at the end of their matriculation in Hong Kong. In 2010, 39,772 candidates entered for the examination...
(HKALE). Boy Scout
The Scout Association of Hong Kong
The Scout Association of Hong Kong is the overall Scouting organization in Hong Kong. After the first Scouting initiatives in 1909, the Hong Kong branch of The Scout Association of the United Kingdom was started in 1914 by registering the St. Joseph's College Scout Group, and was formally...
s and Girl Guides
Hong Kong Girl Guides Association
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are set up. A new subject, Economics and Public Affairs, was introduced. In 1969, the first Parents' Night was held.
1970s
Integrated Science Pilot Scheme for Form 1 were introduced in 1973. The school library expanded with recruitment of teacher librarian in 1978. SSPASSPA
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was introduced in the same year mentioned. Moreover, special classes for maladjusted children were implemented. JSEA was introduced in 1979.
1980s
The Extracurricular Activities Co-ordination Committee was set up in 1982. Human BiologyHuman biology
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, Economics
Economics
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and Moral education were introduced in the same year.
In 1983, special classes were totally phased out. There are 29 classes in the school and streaming in Form 4 was started.
In 1984, Computer Studies was introduced. In 1985, civic education was introduced. In the same year, the school was visited by the Governor of Hong Kong Sir Edward Youde
Edward Youde
Sir Edward Youde GCMG, GCVO, MBE was a British administrator, diplomat and Sinologist. He served as Governor of Hong Kong between 20 May 1982 and 5 December 1986.-Early years:...
.
The school celebrated its silver jubilee
Silver Jubilee
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in 1986. The opening ceremony
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of open day and Treeplanting
Treeplanting
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Ceremony was officiated by Michael Leung, Director of Education. The 25th Anniversary
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School Magazine was published. Sex Education
Sex Education
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was introduced in the same year.
Putonghua lessons for S.1 and S.2 students were introduced. Moreover, the Reading Award Scheme organised by Library
Library
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Committee was introduced too.
1990s
The Students' Association was formed in 1990. Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School had his 30th AnniversaryAnniversary
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in 1991. The 30th Anniversary
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School Magazine was published. The Cake-Cutting Ceremony on Speech Day was officiated by John Winfield, Deputy Director of Education.
In 1992, SMI
SMI
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was being implemented. Health Education was introduced.
The School Advisory Council was formed in 1993. The school mission statement and goals were formulated in the same year. The Parent-Teacher Association
Parent-Teacher Association
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(PTA) was formed. Environmental Education was introduced and the Chinese Instrumental Group was set up.
In 1995, SGSS celebrated its 35th Anniversary
Anniversary
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. W. K. Lam, Director of Education, was invited to visit SGSS. The Cake-Cutting Ceremony at Speech Day was officiated by Professor Rosie Young, HKU. Furthermore, in 1996, the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of Open Day was officiated by Mr S. T. Kwan, Assistant Director of Education, and the 35th Anniversary School Magazine was published.
In 1997, the SGSS Alumni Association was formed.
In 1999, the Central Broadcasting System was set up. The Hall Lighting and Sound System was improved to a higher standard. The School Intranet was set up. In the same year, the Information Technology Room was opened and began to operate.
2000s
SGSS celebrated its 40th AnniversaryAnniversary
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in 2000. Air-conditioning was installed in the hall. Moreover, a new subject, Mathematics & Statistics, was introduced.
SGSS celebrated its 45th Anniversary
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in 2005. A music concert was organised on 7 July, 2006 in City Hall
City Hall, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong City Hall is a building located at Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong.Since Hong Kong does not designate itself or any part of itself as a city, there is no mayor or city council; therefore, the City Hall does not hold the offices of a city government, unlike most...
to celebrate this special occasion.
School Facilities
The school has a total of 31 classrooms (5 in the new annex), 3 prefabricated rooms, an Information Technology Room, a Multi-Media Learning Centre, 4 laboratories (for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Integrated Science) and 6 special rooms (for Art & Design, Design & Technology, Music, Home Economics, Geography and Computer Studies). In addition, the school has a library, a school hall, 2 staffrooms (1 in the new annex), a general office, a garden, a courtyard, a basketball court and a football pitch. In the new annex, there is a Conference Room, a Computer-Assisted Learning Room, a Language Room, a Student Activity Centre, an English Room, a Careers Library, a Social Worker’s Room and a Music Practice and Activities Room.Alumni Association
The SGSS Alumni Association was formed in 1997 by a group of F.6 and F.7 students. In 2002, a Council was added to the structure of the Association in order to play the role of an advisor, as well as a monitor.Notable alumni
- Elvis Au Wai Kwong (區偉光) - Director of Environmental Protection, Environmental Protection DepartmentEnvironmental Protection DepartmentEnvironmental Protection Department is a department of Hong Kong Government concerning the issues of environmental protection in Hong Kong.-History:...
, Hong Kong Government - Edward Chan King San (陳景生) - Senior CounselSenior CounselThe title of Senior Counsel or State Counsel is given to a senior barrister or advocate in some countries, typically equivalent to the title "Queen's Counsel" used in Commonwealth Realms...
; Chairman of Hong Kong Bar AssociationHong Kong Bar AssociationThe Hong Kong Bar Association is the professional regulatory body for barristers in Hong Kong, and was founded in 1949. Like other professional bodies, the HKBA has the authority to take disciplinary action to the members who breach the Code of Conduct of the Association...
from 2003 to 2005. - Chan Kin Shek (陳健碩) - Head of Geotechnical Engineering Office, Civil Engineering and Development Department, Hong Kong Government
- Allan Chiang Yam Wang (蔣任宏)- Former Postmaster-General, Hong Kong Government
- Dr. Leonard Chow Kwun Hung (周冠雄) - Former chairman of Asian Institute of Intelligent Buildings
- Frederick Fung Kin Kee (馮檢基)- Legislator; Chairman of Association for Democracy and People's LivelihoodAssociation for Democracy and People's LivelihoodThe Hong Kong Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood is a pro-democracy political party in the Hong Kong. It was established on 26 October 1986. The current chairman of the party is Bruce Liu.-History:...
- Susan Ha Lau Yuen Yung (夏劉婉容) - Coordinating Manager, Yijin Project; Principal of CCC Kung Lee College
- Ho Wai Lung (何偉龍) - former Resident Director, Hong Kong Repertory Theatre; Artistic DirectorArtistic directorAn artistic director is the executive of an arts organization, particularly in a theatre company, that handles the organization's artistic direction. He or she is generally a producer and director, but not in the sense of a mogul, since the organization is generally a non-profit organization...
and Executive Director, Wan Chai Theatre - Peter Lee Chung Hing (李松興)- Deputy Managing Director, Citic PacificCITIC PacificCITIC Pacific is a Hong Kong-based conglomerate holding company headquartered in the CITIC Tower, Admiralty, Hong Kong. It is 58% owned by the state-owned Citic Group in Beijing and has shareholders around the world.-Business areas:...
- Dr. Hon. Joseph LeeJoseph LeeJoseph Lee may refer to:* Joe Lee, professor of Irish history* Joseph Lee , Scottish poet* Joseph Lee , father of the playground movement* J. Bracken Lee, former Governor of Utah...
Kok Long (李國麟) - Health Services legislatorLegislative Council of Hong KongThe Legislative Council is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong.-History:The Legislative Council of Hong Kong was set up in 1843 as a colonial legislature under British rule...
; Assistant Professor & Programme Leader, Nursing Department, the Open University of Hong KongOpen University of Hong KongThe Open University of Hong Kong is a Hong Kong university providing sub-degree, degree and postgraduate courses leading to awards and qualifications principally through a system of open access and distance education.... - Lui Shan (呂珊) - Canto-pop Singer
- Norman Lo Shung Man JP (羅崇文)- Director-General of Civil Aviation, Civil Aviation DepartmentCivil Aviation Department (Hong Kong)The Civil Aviation Department is the Civil aviation authority of Hong Kong, headquartered in the Queensway Government Offices . The department is responsible for providing air traffic control services to all aircraft operating within the Hong Kong Flight Information Region. It reports to the...
, Hong Kong Government - Priscilla Lui Tsang Sun Kai (雷張慎佳)- Director of Against Child Abuse
- Alan Tam Wing LunAlan TamWing Lun Alan Tam, MH is an award-winning Hong Kong Cantopop and English pop singer and actor. During the early 1980s he played a major role in developing the cantopop scene as he was known for singing romantic ballads with modern arrangements. As of 2008, he is still active in the music...
(譚詠麟)- Canto-pop singer - Professor Tse Shek Kam (謝錫金)- ProfessorProfessorA professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
and Associate DeanDean (education)In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
, Faculty of Education, the University of Hong Kong - Andy Wong Ting Lam (王廷琳) - Resident Choreographer and Dancer, DanceArt Hong Kong
- Stanley Wong Yuen Fai (黃遠輝)- Director & Deputy General Manager, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited
- Captain Mak Kam Shing (麥錦誠)- Senior Captain Airbus 330-300, Dragonair
- Dr. LEE Tsz Cheung (李子祥) - Scientific Officer (Climatological Services, Tropical Cyclone Research, Hydrometeorology and Publication), Hong Kong Observatory
- Professor Yung Kai Leung (容啟亮)- One of the principal inventors of the MarsMarsMars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the Solar System. The planet is named after the Roman god of war, Mars. It is often described as the "Red Planet", as the iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives it a reddish appearance...
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in 2003 to sample the soil on MarsMarsMars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the Solar System. The planet is named after the Roman god of war, Mars. It is often described as the "Red Planet", as the iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives it a reddish appearance...
; ProfessorProfessorA professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
and Associate Head, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, the Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong Kong Polytechnic UniversityThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University specialises in professional education in Hong Kong. The University’s teaching units are grouped under six faculties and two schools; the Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles, Faculty of Business, Faculty of Construction and Environment, Faculty of... - Andrew CHIU Ka-Yin (趙家賢)- District Councillor (Taikoo Shing West), Eastern District Council; Member of Youth Committee, the Democratic Party Hong Kong
- James Chan Hart Kun (陳克勤)- Principal of EM (English Medium), former Math panel chairman of Maryknoll Secondary School, author of secondary Math reference books
Achievements
- In HKCEE 2006, a total of 148 distinctions and 712 credits were obtained.9 4.4% of the 231 students passed in five or more subjects. 68.4% of them scored 14 points or more in the best 6 subjects.
- In HKALE 2006, 56 Form 7 students scored a total of 21 distinctions and 129 credits. 89% of these students were offered places for degree courses at local universities.
- The school's Underwater Robot Team competed with teams from the USA and Canada in June and won 3 major awards - the Highest-scoring Rookie Award, the Judges' Choice Award and the Best Poster Award.