Tung Wah Group of Hospitals S. C. Gaw Memorial College
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Tung Wah Group of Hospitals S. C. Gaw Memorial College (Chinese:
東華三院吳祥川紀念中學; TWGHs S. C. Gaw Memorial College or S. C. Gaw for short) is a secondary school
on the Tsing Yi Island, Hong Kong
. The school is under Tiger's Head or Fu Tau Shan (虎頭山), surrounded by four resited villages, Tai Wong Ha, Yim Tin Kok, Lam Tin, and San Uk.
S. C. Gaw Memorial College is a co-educational school, accepting both boys and girls. The majority of students are residents on the island though there are many students from various part of Hong Kong. Established by a charity organisation, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
in 1984, the school is largely fund by the aids of the Hong Kong Government. The medium of instruction
is in English
, Cantonese and Chinese
.
In the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination
(HKALE) of 2007&2010, several students had notably good results.
. The surrounding of school site was reclaimed for new town
. The population of Tsing Yi Island was expected to increase drastically and the government was planned for more schools to cater more children and youths.
SCGaw was established in 1984 by a charity organisation, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
. It is the third secondary school on the Tsing Yi Island and also the thirteenth secondary school in the organisation. S. C. Gaw (吳祥川) is the father of a former director, 吳仲燦. The director donated money to build this school and name the school his father's to memorise his contribution.
The school building had not completed for the first intake in 1984. The school borrowed 12 classrooms from Po Leung Kuk 1983 Board of Directors' College
, a secondary school in Cheung Hong Estate on the island. The school building was completed in February 1985 and the students moved into the building on March. The commencement ceremony was held in the next year, January 1986, Government high official 廖本懷 .
In June 1989, a group of students traveled to Hualien, Taiwan
after HKALE
and five were killed in a fire in their hotel.
In 2005 an extension of the school was completed.
, Frugality
, Loyalty
, and Faithfulness (or Faith). The motto is inscribed on a lacquered board in her assembly hall
. The motto is also the name of school houses.
House committee members are chosen from senior forms, usually form 4 and form 6, whose are free from prompt public examinations. The heads of 4 houses (社長) are chosen from form 6. Houses compete each other in various school events, like athletes day, swimming gala, games day, talent shows and others, for an annual inter-house competition award.
. The highest forms are matriculation
, from Secondary 6 to Secondary 7, there are 2 classes each form, divided into science, arts and business streams and preparing for Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination
.
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
東華三院吳祥川紀念中學; TWGHs S. C. Gaw Memorial College or S. C. Gaw for short) is a secondary school
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...
on the Tsing Yi Island, 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...
. The school is under Tiger's Head or Fu Tau Shan (虎頭山), surrounded by four resited villages, Tai Wong Ha, Yim Tin Kok, Lam Tin, and San Uk.
S. C. Gaw Memorial College is a co-educational school, accepting both boys and girls. The majority of students are residents on the island though there are many students from various part of Hong Kong. Established by a charity organisation, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals , with a long history from 1870, is the oldest and the largest charitable organisation in Hong Kong. Their education Services and Community Services to the community with a total of 194 service centres spreading over the territory of Hong Kong.Although it appears a...
in 1984, the school is largely fund by the aids of the Hong Kong Government. The medium of instruction
Medium of instruction
Medium of instruction is a language used in teaching. It may or may not be the official language of the country or territory. Where the first language of students is different from the official language, it may be used as the medium of instruction for part or all of schooling. Bilingual or...
is in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, Cantonese and Chinese
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
.
In the 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) of 2007&2010, several students had notably good results.
History
Before the establishment of the school, it was on the site of the village of Ha Chung Mei closed to Tsing Yi Lagoon. During 1980s, Tsing Yi Island was under drastic development of Tsuen Wan New TownTsuen Wan New Town
Tsuen Wan New Town is a new town in Hong Kong. It spans over Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung and the eastern part of Tsing Yi Island. Traditionally, the officials of Tsuen Wan managed the area of proper Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung, Tsing Yi Island, Ma Wan and Northeast Lantau Island.In 1982 the Tsuen Wan...
. The surrounding of school site was reclaimed for new town
New towns of Hong Kong
The area of Hong Kong is very mountainous and many places in the New Territories have limited access to roads. Hong Kong started developing new towns in the 1950s, to accommodate booming populations. In the early days the term "satellite towns" was used. The very first new towns included Tsuen Wan...
. The population of Tsing Yi Island was expected to increase drastically and the government was planned for more schools to cater more children and youths.
SCGaw was established in 1984 by a charity organisation, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals , with a long history from 1870, is the oldest and the largest charitable organisation in Hong Kong. Their education Services and Community Services to the community with a total of 194 service centres spreading over the territory of Hong Kong.Although it appears a...
. It is the third secondary school on the Tsing Yi Island and also the thirteenth secondary school in the organisation. S. C. Gaw (吳祥川) is the father of a former director, 吳仲燦. The director donated money to build this school and name the school his father's to memorise his contribution.
The school building had not completed for the first intake in 1984. The school borrowed 12 classrooms from Po Leung Kuk 1983 Board of Directors' College
Po Leung Kuk 1983 Board of Directors' College
Po Leung Kuk 1983 Board of Directors' College is a secondary school on the Tsing Yi Island in Hong Kong. Situated in Cheung Hong Estate, the school was founded by Po Leung Kuk in 1984...
, a secondary school in Cheung Hong Estate on the island. The school building was completed in February 1985 and the students moved into the building on March. The commencement ceremony was held in the next year, January 1986, Government high official 廖本懷 .
In June 1989, a group of students traveled to Hualien, Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
after HKALE
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...
and five were killed in a fire in their hotel.
In 2005 an extension of the school was completed.
School motto, school song, houses and school colours
The school motto and school song are shared among all secondary schools founded by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals S. C. Gaw Memorial College.School motto
The school motto is 勤儉忠信(Cantonese: Kan Kin Chung Shun), which means DiligenceDiligence
Diligence is steadfast application, assiduousness and industry — the virtue of hard work rather than the sin of careless sloth.Diligent behaviour is indicative of a work ethic — a belief that work is good in itself....
, Frugality
Frugality
Frugality is the quality of being frugal, sparing, thrifty, prudent or economical in the use of consumable resources such as food, time or money, and avoiding waste, lavishness or extravagance....
, Loyalty
Loyalty
Loyalty is faithfulness or a devotion to a person, country, group, or cause There are many aspects to...
, and Faithfulness (or Faith). The motto is inscribed on a lacquered board in her assembly hall
Assembly Hall
An assembly hall is traditionally a building used for the purposes of holding deliberative assemblies. An example is the Assembly Hall where the general assembly of the state of Mississippi was held. Some Christian denominations call their meeting places or places of worship, assembly halls, such...
. The motto is also the name of school houses.
House and school colours
The school divides students and teaching staff in 4 houses (社, Cantonese: Se). Houses are named after school motto, namely, Diligence (勤), Frugality (儉), Loyalty (忠), and Faithfulness or Faith (信). The system is the same among all Tung Wah secondary schools. The colours of houses is also the school colours which freely chosen by individual schools. In S. C. Gaw Memorial School, Diligence is in red, Frugality orange, Loyalty yellow and Faithfulness blue.House committee members are chosen from senior forms, usually form 4 and form 6, whose are free from prompt public examinations. The heads of 4 houses (社長) are chosen from form 6. Houses compete each other in various school events, like athletes day, swimming gala, games day, talent shows and others, for an annual inter-house competition award.
Class structure
The school organised classes from Secondary 1 to Secondary 7 (or Form 1 to Form 7). For Junior Forms, from Secondary 1 to Secondary 3, there are 4 classes in each form. For Senior Forms, from Secondary 4 to Secondary 5, there are five classes each form, divided into science, arts and business streams and preparing for Hong Kong Certificate of Education ExaminationHong 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...
. The highest forms are matriculation
Matriculation
Matriculation, in the broadest sense, means to be registered or added to a list, from the Latin matricula – little list. In Scottish heraldry, for instance, a matriculation is a registration of armorial bearings...
, from Secondary 6 to Secondary 7, there are 2 classes each form, divided into science, arts and business streams and preparing 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...
.
Extra-curriculum activities
S. C. Gaw Memorial College organises diverse choices of extra-curricular activities. Lots of students participate wide variety of sports and outdoors activities.Principals
- Cheng Man Wai (鄭文煒, 1984 - 1997)
- Tam Fuk Kei (譚福基, 1997 - 2005)
- Ho Lai Po (何禮寶, 2005 - 2010)
- Tang Wai Chun, Agnes (鄧蕙珍, 2010 - present)