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St Paulrsquos Convent School
School Report 2016-2017
School Profile
School Vision
St Paulrsquos Convent School aims to provide a seamless bilingual education for girls in a happy
and motivating learning environment so that they will learn to embrace the Paulinian
heritage of truth beauty goodness nobility and honour
Mission Statement
St Paulrsquos Convent School aims to provide an all-round education based on Christian values
that enhance the quality of life of Paulinians both materially and spiritually so that they can
contribute positively to their home profession and society with charity conscience
confidence courage creativity competence and commitment
School Motto
OMNIA OMNIBUS is the school motto and is translated as ldquoAll things to all peoplerdquo in
English It is taken from the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians Chapter IX 22 where
St Paul instructs the Christians to serve and embrace all people irrespective of class race and
religion
It is our avowed intention that no talented student will be denied admission to SPCS for
purely financial reasons There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by
the school It is expected that each year no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the
scholarshipfee remission scheme
School Core Values
SPCS is a learning school in a learning world for a learning century Our core values are
integrity joyfulness simplicity hard work and excellence
School Governance
The school is managed by the School Management Committee which is accountable to its
Sponsoring Body the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres which was incorporated under lsquoSoeurs
de Saint Paul de Chartres Incorporation Ordinance (Chapter 1046)rsquo and which in turn is
accountable to the Education Bureau In pursuing excellence in quality education a Quality
Enhancement Team has been established to ensure the successful implementation of school
goals and the continuous improvement in educational standards as well as sustainable school
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development Furthermore in view of the complex nature of modern schooling distributed
leadership is practiced through the School Leadership Team which provides support to the
Principal on the formulation of school-based plans to facilitate the smooth day-to-day running
of the school An Administration Team which meets every Monday morning helps to ensure
that any upcoming issues are dealt with effectively and efficiently
There is also a School Advisory Board consisting of three elected teacher members parent
and alumni representatives whose main duties are to regularly review the existing channels
of communication the role and functions of various committees as well as to set up new
committees or dissolve irrelevant ones in consultation with the teachers concerned The
School Advisory Board participates in tasks or functions initiated by itself or delegated to it
by the School Management Committee insofar as such activities do not conflict with the best
interests of students and the provisions in the Education Ordinance applicable to SPCS
School Goals
To provide an all-round education based on Christian values for our students and to instill
in them a Paulinian spirit that embraces all that is true good beautiful noble and
honourable
To give our students a Christian-oriented education which includes spiritual and religious
values as well as physical moral intellectual emotional aesthetic technological and
social development
To foster in our schools an atmosphere of mutual trust understanding and unity that all
students and teachers can benefit from
To enable students to develop into women of high integrity who are academically
prepared and fully equipped to take their place in society and carry out various
responsibilities in their home profession and community in which they live
To inculcate in students the ability to appreciate the finer and nobler things in life as well
as the sensibility to value beauty goodness and truth
To enable students to develop into individuals who can respond to human needs putting
their knowledge and talents at the service of others particularly the less privileged
To instill in our students an awareness and pride in their national heritage and the beauty
of their own culture while being open to developing a global outlook and an appreciation
of the beauty in other cultures
To embrace a positive attitude towards life and to encourage generosity in terms of giving
time and talent to the cause of building a better world
To share a common vision and to work with a united purpose in personal and professional
harmony
To provide an appropriate happy teachinglearning environment in which our students
can be guided challenged corrected taught and nurtured into becoming upright
individuals capable of contributing positively to the society they live in
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School Theme and Future Development
The school theme for the five years is ldquoInnovating today Transforming tomorrowrdquo By
seizing an opportune moment to launch a diverse and innovative SPCS-based New Senior
Secondary curriculum and assessment that keep pace with the fast-changing technological
world and the One Belt One Road policy our school has succeeded in preserving the
Paulinian tradition of self-directed and self-managed learning and whole-person development
Major Development Milestones and Aims
To foster English ICT greening reading and e-learning across the curriculum
To plan and work collaboratively to ensure the smooth implementation of the New Senior
Secondary curriculum and School-based Assessment requirements
To develop student electronic learning portfolios and e-learning platforms in order to
enhance students life-long learning skills and all-round development
To strengthen collaboration with tertiary institutions to provide applied learning
programmes alternative international curriculum and assessment and other diversified
programmes that will enrich students learning experience
To offer an international curriculum and assessment methods in order to provide students
with diverse education pathways for further education
To develop teaching and learning strategies to enable non-Chinese Paulinians to learn
Chinese as a Second Language This would help them develop a deeper appreciation of
Chinese language and culture integrate more effectively into the local community and
enhance their career prospects
To develop and implement an efficient student-centred and subject-based e-platform the
E-Learning Multi-subjects Online (lsquoELMOrsquo) system to facilitate self-directed learning
and e-portfolio submission
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School Management Structure
Administration Public Relations Academic Pastoral Care
Administration
Office
Management
Building and
Infrastructure
School Safety
Management
Information
System
Human
Resources
Home-school
Cooperation
Hospitality
Alumni Association
Official School
Functions
Contingency Team
International
Exchange and
Partnership
Publicity and
Recruitment
Staff Development
- Induction
- Teaching Practice
Team
- Ongoing Staff
Development Team
Panel Head
- Form Coordinator
- Subject Teacher
Curriculum Implementation
- Resources
Management
- Timetabling
- Examinations
- BTEC NSS IGCSE
amp GCE (ASLamp IAL)
Other Supporting
Special Programmes
Prefectsrsquo Board
- Discipline
- Environmental
- Paulinian Board
- Welfare Unit
Discipline Team CareersFurther
Studies Extra-curricular
- House
- ClubSocieties
Counselling and
Guidance
Paulinian Award
Scheme
ReligiousFLEMoral
Education
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Number of School Days
The total number of school days was 194
KLA English
Language
Education
Chinese
Language
Education
Mathematics
Education
PSH
Education
Science
Education
Technology
Education
Arts
Education
Physical
Education
Liberal
Studies
F1 161 196 143 196 89 54 89 5 36
F2 161 196 143 196 89 54 89 5 36
F3 125 196
125
125
125
196
125
466 (depends on subject choice)
466 (depends on subject choice)
537 (depends on subject choice)
5 54
F4 125 125 125 518 (depends on subject choice) 5 71
F5 125 143 143 410 (depends on subject choice) 5 143
F6 125 143 143 410 (depends on subject choice) 5 143
GCEAS 143 71 178 572 (depends on subject choice) 5 -
GCEA2 - - 268 696 (depends on subject choice) 5 -
Class Organization and Enrolment The school reopened on 1 September 2016 with a total number of 1190 students in thirty-six
classes There were six classes in each Form The breakdown of the enrolment number of
1190 students was as follows
Form One Two Three Four Five Six Total
No of classes 6 6 6 6 6 6 36
Enrolment 241 230 204 192 165 158 1190
Studentsrsquo Attendance Studentsrsquo attendance was satisfactory with the average rate being 974
Form One Two Three Four Five Six Overall
Attendance Rate 986 978 979 974 967 961 974
Catholic Students
The number of Catholic students was 341 making up 288 of the total student population
Four students were baptized during the Easter Vigil
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School Formal Curriculum for 2016 -2017
KLA Form Subjects F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
English Language
Education
English Language
Literature in English
English as a First Language
English as a Second Language
Chinese Foreign
Language
Education
Chinese Language
Chinese Literature
Ming Yi
French
Spanish
Chinese as a Second Language
Mathematics
Education
Mathematics
FurtherPure Mathematics
DSE Mathematics Module I amp II
Science Education Integrated Science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Technology
Education
Computer LiteracyICT
AccountingBAFS
Home Management
PSH Education Economics
Geography
History
Chinese History
Religious Studies Ethics
Liberal Studies
Business Studies
Learning to Learn
Health Education
Arts Education Visual Arts Art and Design
Music
Physical Education Physical Education
Applied Learning Foundation in Chinese Medicine ndash Mode 1
Film amp Video Studies ndash Mode 1
BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills
L2 The Principles of Coaching Sport
L3 Art amp Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
L3 Performing Arts (Dance)
L3 Information Technology
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Achievements and Reflection on Major Concerns of 2016-2017
Major Concerns
First Priority To sustain a diverse and innovative curriculum and assessment that
offers multiple pathways to students so as to prepare them for entry into
tertiary education either locally or abroad
Achievements
Diverse curriculum and subject choices
The school continued to offer multiple curricula - BTEC IGCSE NSS (with APL)
GCE IAL and diverse subject choices for students to cater for different learning
needs and to broaden study pathways has been welcomed by both parents and
students The outstanding results released from IGCSE HKDSE and GCEIAL has
been posted up on the bulletin boards for review
Following the smooth implementation of five BTEC courses in 2015-16 two more
new BTEC courses namely BTEC L3 Performing Arts (Dance) and BTEC L2
Principles of Coaching Sport began teaching in September 2016 In addition the 1st
cohort of the BTEC Art amp Design Business Creative Media Production and
Information Technology students completed their course in June 2017 and received
their certificates in September 2017
IGCSE English as a First Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL)
were both offered to students as an alternative in the F4 curriculum Many students
took the EFL examinations and achieved excellent results in the IGCSE examination
This curriculum arrangement with an infusion of HKDSE English components can
cater for the diverse range of student ability and lays a strong foundation for the
HKDSE English Language examination
To strengthen Chinese proficiency additional Chinese lessons were offered to F3 and
F4 students in the regular time table while remedial lessons were offered to F1 amp
F2 students during the 9th
period and F5 amp F6 students during DIP and post-
examination period In addition to the school-based self-study Chinese language
handbooks for both the Junior Form and Senior Form students were developed and
published to enhance their reading skills
Extra modules on Edexcel Further Mathematics were opened and taught by a
Mathematics expert in the 9th
period on Saturdays during DIP and school holidays
The knowledge gained provides more options in studentsrsquo curriculum choices and
better improve the quality of their applications for tertiary institutions
A total of 199 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses conducted by the
School of Modern Languages HKU
One Form 6 student completed with Distinction the Foundation in Chinese Medicine
an Applied Learning programme offered by HKU SPACE
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Throughout the academic year teachers attended different seminars and workshops
on BTEC IGCSE GCEIAL NSS and SBA conducted by the Edexcel EDB
HKEAA or tertiary institutions These serve to enrich teachersrsquo professional
understanding of the latest curriculum developments in their KLAs
Parents and students found the F2 Parentsrsquo Day and the F2 Parentsrsquo Day useful as
they could have gain a better understanding of the requirements of various subject
choices and career pathways offered by different subject combinations
Career Life Planning amp Preparation for further studies
An additional Careers and Higher Education Counselor was employed for the sixth
year to plan and coordinate life planning education for Form 1 to Form 3 students
during Form Periods The counselor also specialized in offering careers advice to
senior form students reviewing studentsrsquo personal statements and training them for
interview skills
The Careers and Further Studies Team also organized comprehensive activities to
prepare students for their further studies Various UK and local universities were
invited to our school to give admissions talks as well as subject-specific talks on Law
and MedicalDental Sciences to our senior form students Sharing sessions by
graduates studying in various tertiaryuniversity programmes were also arranged which
allowed our students to have a more in-depth understanding of the structure requirements
and characteristics of the programmes Other career-related activities including
workshops on preparing SLP CVs personal statements and interview skills and job-
shadowing programmes run with SPCS Alumni and PTA were also provided
Individual and group counselling services were also offered
For F4 students a special half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organised during
the post-examination period During this Workshop students learned a variety of
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes as well as a series
of career-building strategies which not only helped the students set their academic and
career goals but also helped them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to make
informed curriculum choices and career plans
The Student Learning Profile system was implemented successfully All Form 1 to
Form 6 students became acquainted with the features of the system The system was
especially useful for Form 6 students enabling them to work out their own OEA for
JUPASNon-JUPAS or UCAS applications
As before overseas study tours to Stanford University (USA) Brescia University
College (Canada) University of Oxford (UK) Empire Mock Trial in New York
(USA) Tsinghua University (China) the Sichuan Service Tour (China) and the
Environmental Tour at Foshan (China) were organized to give students a taste of
university learning develop their self-management skills foster mutual understanding
across cultural backgrounds create native-language learning environments and to
appreciate diverse learning experiences
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In addition various talent programmes like the Nanjing Science Tour Summer Biological Research Module VR Experiential Tour HKUST Summer STEM Programme and HKUST Summer Global Seminar Course were offered to F3 to F5 students who are good at science and humanities during the post-examination period These programmes provided students with valuable opportunities to attend in-depth theoretical courses to do scientific research and experiments to interact with professors and world-class experts in the fields concerned
Reflections
The Applied Learning programme has been further promoted to students and parents A wider careers spectrum like Chinese Medicine The Essentials of Dramatic Arts Fashion and Image Design and Medical Laboratory Science will be offered to students to broaden students further studies and careers pathways
To cater for students diverse interests and to maximise their learning opportunities the Wednesday DIP has been extended and ends at 450 pm This successful policy has enabled students to join 2 different DIP classes every Wednesday afternoon Students can attend class like orchestra dance or sports in one DIP session to develop their interests and in the second DIP session they can join an enrichment class of BTEC STEM or EITP
Second Priority To make good preparations for the coming ESR so as to ensure that we
reach the performance targets set down by EDB for the renewal of the third service agreement
Achievements The External School Review (ESR)
The ESR was conducted in January 2017 by a team of inspectors and professionals from the Education Bureau Its purpose was to validate the schoolrsquos self-evaluation (SSE) and its impact on the schoolrsquos development and to give suggestions to facilitate the schoolrsquos continuous improvement and development
In preparing for the ESR the school put the item as one area of concern in its school plan of 2016-17 Immediately following the first staff meeting on 21 August 2016 the school organized a full-day pre-ESR staff training on 29 August 2016 Under the lead of Ms Jane Cheng a veteran expert in school review teachers were well familiarized with the ways they should work to face the review in a positive manner To strengthen their ideas a forum was organized close to the day of review
From October to December 2016 with the help of advisers like Ms Jane Cheng Mr HC Wong and Mr Stephen Lui individual panel heads conducted regular lesson observations of their panel members to consolidate and share good practices Individual teacher advisers and moderators briefed the student office-bearers of the Prefectsrsquo Board clubs and societies By involving the students parents and PTA we share a common vision and are better prepared in paving way for the Review On top of this the Leadership Team had regular meetings on of Monday mornings to closely monitor the progress of the ESR preparation
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Under the lead of the school principal and the joint effort of all panel heads and leaders of
all functional groups teachers and students parent representatives and SMC members
have all done their part excellently and the school obtained an outstanding ESR report
The only suggestion for improvement is that some teachers should enhance their class
teaching more effectively by extending studentsrsquo learning through asking higher-order
questions and providing more challenging tasks to stretch studentsrsquo potential
The ESR Report was translated into Chinese The bilingual report is uploaded to the
school website for the reference of members of the public
Reflections
The school as a whole has actually had many good practices in providing a quality
education We have imbedded school self-evaluation practice into our everyday school
routines of all departments and functional groups The brief preparation before the ESR has
enabled all stakeholders to be more receptive to the review and re-focus their key tasks The
suggestion given by the ESR officers however has also reminded our teachers that while
teaching regular lessons in a routine manner most of the time we should seriously consider
raising our questioning techniques to a higher level to stretch our students with a view to
enabling them to scale new heights In this connection the school has included this issue as
the third priority of the schoolrsquos major concerns that is ldquoTo continue uplifting the ceiling of
Paulinians through reading and challenging them with high-order thinking questionsrdquo in our
school plan of 2017-18
Third Priority To prepare students for the fast-changing technological world through
the adoption of STEMSTEAM EITP BTEC APL and the
construction of the Augmented Reality at our newly built Smart Oasis
Achievements
Enriched Information Technology Programme (EITP)
Being selected by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)
as one of the EITP partner schools the school is receiving funding (total of HK$5M)
to provide enhanced IT training for F2 to F6 students for four cohorts from the
201516 school year to the 202223 school year
In addition talks site visits and tours were arranged to give students the opportunities
to meet the IT professionals and to gain a better understanding of the future
development of todays digital society
In this year 78 F2 students and 61 F3 students were recruited in the programme The
students were divided into a Wednesday group and a Saturday group to attend classes
and workshops on different modules (24 hours of learning per module) The modules
include Digital Creativity Mobile Apps Digital Games Web Authoring problem
solving and programming 3D design and modelling Robotics and sensors and
Internet of Things
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BTEC Programme
Eight BTEC courses
L3 Art and Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical
Theatre Dance)
L2 Principles of Coaching Sport
L2 Home Cooking Skills
The above BTEC courses were implemented smoothly with a total enrolment of 107 students
In particular
Two External Verifications (EV) were held successfully for each BTEC subject where
good practices were identified and guidance for further development was given by the
Standards Verifier All EV reports have assured us that our BTEC courses are
operating well with high quality while maintaining international standards
The students of BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills L3 Art and Design L3 Business and
L3 Creative Media Production completed their courses in June 2017 and received
their certificates in July 2017
The L3 Certificate Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) students were recommended by
the EV to upgrade to L3 Subsidiary Diploma Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) as a
result of their outstanding performances
A F5 BTEC Art and Design student received the 2017 Outstanding Student Award
from Pearson for her outstanding performance
STEMSTEAM
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region and to promote creativity and the innovative use of
3D printing among the younger generation in Hong Kong the Hong Kong
Productivity Council (HKPC) has launched the ldquoHong Kong Secondary Schools 3D
Printing Design Competitionrdquo under the theme of ldquoOur Glamorous Victoria Harbourrdquo
By using 3D Design software and 3D printing technologies five F3 students have
redesigned and fabricated the Hopwell Centre The award presentation ceremony cum
model lighting ceremony was held on 16 July 2017 Our team has got the Merit
award Their design together with more than 1000 pieces of 3D-printed objects
formed a mega Victoria Harbour model with an area exceeding 35 square metres all
set created the first Guinness World Record on the largest number of 3D-printed
sculptures on a single display
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has organized a Secondary School
Mathematics and Science Competition in 2017 One F5 student obtained a medal in
the Chemistry section while another F5 student obtained medals in both the Biology
and Chemistry sections In addition there were 3 High Distinction awards in Biology
9 in Chemistry and 1 in Mathematics
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On 21 May 2017 two teams of F4 students participated in the final judging of the
Roche Young Scientist Award One team won the Champion and the Most Liked
Project Award Healthcare Professionals Vote with their project ldquoManufacture of
Artificial Skinrdquo They were awarded $1000 book coupon trophies certificates and a
5-day educational trip to Roche headquarters in Switzerland Another F4 team
attained the first runner-up with their project ldquoMilk for Everyone Immobilized
Lactase Beadsrdquo They received $5000 book coupon trophies and certificates In
addition our school also received the ldquoSupporting School in Science Awardrdquo
The final round of Hong Kong Chemistry Olympiad for Secondary Schools 2017
organized by the Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education
Hong Kong Chemical Society Royal Society of Chemistry and the Education Bureau
was held on 29 Apr 2017 A team of F5 students won the Champion with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo
They were awarded a trophy gold medals $1000 book coupon and certificates
The Prize-giving Ceremony of the ldquoDigi-sciencerdquo Video Production Competition for
Hong Kong Secondary Schools 2017 organized by the Hong Kong Association for
Science and Mathematics Education and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and
Certification was held on 29 Apr 2017 In the senior secondary division a team of F5
students won the Champion with their video titled Fake Sugar in Drinksrdquo They were
awarded $1000 book coupon and certificates In the junior secondary division a team
of students from F3S produced their videos titled ldquoBigger the Betterrdquo They obtained
merit and were awarded $300 book coupon and certificates
The final judging cum award presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Student
Science Project Competition 2017 jointly organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission as well as Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation was held on 14 April 2017 In the Senior Investigation Division a team of F5 students obtained the 1
st Runner-up with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo Another team of F4 students obtained merit with their project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo Winners were awarded trophies certificates and book coupons As for the Scientific Wallchart Division one F5 student won the 1
st Prize and received a
certificate and book coupons
On 11 March 2017 Paulinians participated in the Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition 2016-2017 organized by the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association Science Innovation Centre In the Research and Invention Category a team of F4 students received the 1
st Place Award with their
project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo while another team of F4 students also won the 3
rd Place Award with their project ldquoBiodegradable pH-Sensitive Hydrogel
Beads For Controlled Release of Active Agentsrdquo In addition all teams received merit awards
A team of F2 and F4 students won the 1st Runners-up in the Hydroponic Device
Design Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony 2016-2017 organized by the
Hydroponic Society
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The Final Judging of the 16th Awarding Program for Future Scientists (第十六屆
「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was held in Shanghai from 24 to 29 October 2016
Ninety-eight finalists were selected from 883 representatives involving 23 provinces
cities and autonomous regions of China Assessment was based on a written test in
scientific knowledge together with an integrated assessment on personal quality and a
project presentation One F6 student won the 3rd
Place Award with her project
entitled ldquoLab made paint reinventedrdquo and received a medal a certificate and a
scholarship of RMB ¥5000
The EQuiz Competition 2017 organized by the Modern Educational Research Society
Limited was held from 20 February to 21 May 2017 With the effort of our F1
students our school has obtained the second runner-up in the Hong Kong Island
Schools Category
Reflections
The EITP was successfully implemented with good responses from students Both
teachers and students learn together not just on upgrading their IT knowledge
enhancing their logical thinking and creativity but also through group-built projects
sharing of outcomes and peer evaluation a learning community with a culture of life-
long learning is nurtured among teachers and students SPCS is a learning school in a
learning world for a learning century
School resources (both IT tools and programmes) were available and sufficient High
performance 3D printers programmable robotics galaxy tabs and software licences
for animation and 3D modeling were purchased and installed on demand A mobile
computer lab with about 40 new notebook computers was set up to provide venues for
EITP lessons
BTEC subjects are welcomed by students as continuous assessment rather than
examinations are used to grade students abilities and thus can cater for different
learning needs
Fourth Priority To take advantage of the One Belt One Road policy to broaden the
global outlook of our Paulinians
Achievements
On 25 and 26 of February 2017 our schoolrsquos health club has participated in the ldquoBelt
and Road Cultural Carnivalrdquo organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women to
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and has obtained
the Championship for the Most Representative Award The team members team
members comprised of F3 to F5 students They were awarded a certificate and a book
coupon of $1500
Reflections
The One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) is a development strategy proposed by the
Chinese President Xi Jingping(習近平) during 2013 In 2015 the Education Bureau stressed
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the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
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Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
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OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
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SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
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Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
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The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
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The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
2
development Furthermore in view of the complex nature of modern schooling distributed
leadership is practiced through the School Leadership Team which provides support to the
Principal on the formulation of school-based plans to facilitate the smooth day-to-day running
of the school An Administration Team which meets every Monday morning helps to ensure
that any upcoming issues are dealt with effectively and efficiently
There is also a School Advisory Board consisting of three elected teacher members parent
and alumni representatives whose main duties are to regularly review the existing channels
of communication the role and functions of various committees as well as to set up new
committees or dissolve irrelevant ones in consultation with the teachers concerned The
School Advisory Board participates in tasks or functions initiated by itself or delegated to it
by the School Management Committee insofar as such activities do not conflict with the best
interests of students and the provisions in the Education Ordinance applicable to SPCS
School Goals
To provide an all-round education based on Christian values for our students and to instill
in them a Paulinian spirit that embraces all that is true good beautiful noble and
honourable
To give our students a Christian-oriented education which includes spiritual and religious
values as well as physical moral intellectual emotional aesthetic technological and
social development
To foster in our schools an atmosphere of mutual trust understanding and unity that all
students and teachers can benefit from
To enable students to develop into women of high integrity who are academically
prepared and fully equipped to take their place in society and carry out various
responsibilities in their home profession and community in which they live
To inculcate in students the ability to appreciate the finer and nobler things in life as well
as the sensibility to value beauty goodness and truth
To enable students to develop into individuals who can respond to human needs putting
their knowledge and talents at the service of others particularly the less privileged
To instill in our students an awareness and pride in their national heritage and the beauty
of their own culture while being open to developing a global outlook and an appreciation
of the beauty in other cultures
To embrace a positive attitude towards life and to encourage generosity in terms of giving
time and talent to the cause of building a better world
To share a common vision and to work with a united purpose in personal and professional
harmony
To provide an appropriate happy teachinglearning environment in which our students
can be guided challenged corrected taught and nurtured into becoming upright
individuals capable of contributing positively to the society they live in
3
School Theme and Future Development
The school theme for the five years is ldquoInnovating today Transforming tomorrowrdquo By
seizing an opportune moment to launch a diverse and innovative SPCS-based New Senior
Secondary curriculum and assessment that keep pace with the fast-changing technological
world and the One Belt One Road policy our school has succeeded in preserving the
Paulinian tradition of self-directed and self-managed learning and whole-person development
Major Development Milestones and Aims
To foster English ICT greening reading and e-learning across the curriculum
To plan and work collaboratively to ensure the smooth implementation of the New Senior
Secondary curriculum and School-based Assessment requirements
To develop student electronic learning portfolios and e-learning platforms in order to
enhance students life-long learning skills and all-round development
To strengthen collaboration with tertiary institutions to provide applied learning
programmes alternative international curriculum and assessment and other diversified
programmes that will enrich students learning experience
To offer an international curriculum and assessment methods in order to provide students
with diverse education pathways for further education
To develop teaching and learning strategies to enable non-Chinese Paulinians to learn
Chinese as a Second Language This would help them develop a deeper appreciation of
Chinese language and culture integrate more effectively into the local community and
enhance their career prospects
To develop and implement an efficient student-centred and subject-based e-platform the
E-Learning Multi-subjects Online (lsquoELMOrsquo) system to facilitate self-directed learning
and e-portfolio submission
4
School Management Structure
Administration Public Relations Academic Pastoral Care
Administration
Office
Management
Building and
Infrastructure
School Safety
Management
Information
System
Human
Resources
Home-school
Cooperation
Hospitality
Alumni Association
Official School
Functions
Contingency Team
International
Exchange and
Partnership
Publicity and
Recruitment
Staff Development
- Induction
- Teaching Practice
Team
- Ongoing Staff
Development Team
Panel Head
- Form Coordinator
- Subject Teacher
Curriculum Implementation
- Resources
Management
- Timetabling
- Examinations
- BTEC NSS IGCSE
amp GCE (ASLamp IAL)
Other Supporting
Special Programmes
Prefectsrsquo Board
- Discipline
- Environmental
- Paulinian Board
- Welfare Unit
Discipline Team CareersFurther
Studies Extra-curricular
- House
- ClubSocieties
Counselling and
Guidance
Paulinian Award
Scheme
ReligiousFLEMoral
Education
5
Number of School Days
The total number of school days was 194
KLA English
Language
Education
Chinese
Language
Education
Mathematics
Education
PSH
Education
Science
Education
Technology
Education
Arts
Education
Physical
Education
Liberal
Studies
F1 161 196 143 196 89 54 89 5 36
F2 161 196 143 196 89 54 89 5 36
F3 125 196
125
125
125
196
125
466 (depends on subject choice)
466 (depends on subject choice)
537 (depends on subject choice)
5 54
F4 125 125 125 518 (depends on subject choice) 5 71
F5 125 143 143 410 (depends on subject choice) 5 143
F6 125 143 143 410 (depends on subject choice) 5 143
GCEAS 143 71 178 572 (depends on subject choice) 5 -
GCEA2 - - 268 696 (depends on subject choice) 5 -
Class Organization and Enrolment The school reopened on 1 September 2016 with a total number of 1190 students in thirty-six
classes There were six classes in each Form The breakdown of the enrolment number of
1190 students was as follows
Form One Two Three Four Five Six Total
No of classes 6 6 6 6 6 6 36
Enrolment 241 230 204 192 165 158 1190
Studentsrsquo Attendance Studentsrsquo attendance was satisfactory with the average rate being 974
Form One Two Three Four Five Six Overall
Attendance Rate 986 978 979 974 967 961 974
Catholic Students
The number of Catholic students was 341 making up 288 of the total student population
Four students were baptized during the Easter Vigil
6
School Formal Curriculum for 2016 -2017
KLA Form Subjects F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
English Language
Education
English Language
Literature in English
English as a First Language
English as a Second Language
Chinese Foreign
Language
Education
Chinese Language
Chinese Literature
Ming Yi
French
Spanish
Chinese as a Second Language
Mathematics
Education
Mathematics
FurtherPure Mathematics
DSE Mathematics Module I amp II
Science Education Integrated Science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Technology
Education
Computer LiteracyICT
AccountingBAFS
Home Management
PSH Education Economics
Geography
History
Chinese History
Religious Studies Ethics
Liberal Studies
Business Studies
Learning to Learn
Health Education
Arts Education Visual Arts Art and Design
Music
Physical Education Physical Education
Applied Learning Foundation in Chinese Medicine ndash Mode 1
Film amp Video Studies ndash Mode 1
BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills
L2 The Principles of Coaching Sport
L3 Art amp Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
L3 Performing Arts (Dance)
L3 Information Technology
7
Achievements and Reflection on Major Concerns of 2016-2017
Major Concerns
First Priority To sustain a diverse and innovative curriculum and assessment that
offers multiple pathways to students so as to prepare them for entry into
tertiary education either locally or abroad
Achievements
Diverse curriculum and subject choices
The school continued to offer multiple curricula - BTEC IGCSE NSS (with APL)
GCE IAL and diverse subject choices for students to cater for different learning
needs and to broaden study pathways has been welcomed by both parents and
students The outstanding results released from IGCSE HKDSE and GCEIAL has
been posted up on the bulletin boards for review
Following the smooth implementation of five BTEC courses in 2015-16 two more
new BTEC courses namely BTEC L3 Performing Arts (Dance) and BTEC L2
Principles of Coaching Sport began teaching in September 2016 In addition the 1st
cohort of the BTEC Art amp Design Business Creative Media Production and
Information Technology students completed their course in June 2017 and received
their certificates in September 2017
IGCSE English as a First Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL)
were both offered to students as an alternative in the F4 curriculum Many students
took the EFL examinations and achieved excellent results in the IGCSE examination
This curriculum arrangement with an infusion of HKDSE English components can
cater for the diverse range of student ability and lays a strong foundation for the
HKDSE English Language examination
To strengthen Chinese proficiency additional Chinese lessons were offered to F3 and
F4 students in the regular time table while remedial lessons were offered to F1 amp
F2 students during the 9th
period and F5 amp F6 students during DIP and post-
examination period In addition to the school-based self-study Chinese language
handbooks for both the Junior Form and Senior Form students were developed and
published to enhance their reading skills
Extra modules on Edexcel Further Mathematics were opened and taught by a
Mathematics expert in the 9th
period on Saturdays during DIP and school holidays
The knowledge gained provides more options in studentsrsquo curriculum choices and
better improve the quality of their applications for tertiary institutions
A total of 199 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses conducted by the
School of Modern Languages HKU
One Form 6 student completed with Distinction the Foundation in Chinese Medicine
an Applied Learning programme offered by HKU SPACE
8
Throughout the academic year teachers attended different seminars and workshops
on BTEC IGCSE GCEIAL NSS and SBA conducted by the Edexcel EDB
HKEAA or tertiary institutions These serve to enrich teachersrsquo professional
understanding of the latest curriculum developments in their KLAs
Parents and students found the F2 Parentsrsquo Day and the F2 Parentsrsquo Day useful as
they could have gain a better understanding of the requirements of various subject
choices and career pathways offered by different subject combinations
Career Life Planning amp Preparation for further studies
An additional Careers and Higher Education Counselor was employed for the sixth
year to plan and coordinate life planning education for Form 1 to Form 3 students
during Form Periods The counselor also specialized in offering careers advice to
senior form students reviewing studentsrsquo personal statements and training them for
interview skills
The Careers and Further Studies Team also organized comprehensive activities to
prepare students for their further studies Various UK and local universities were
invited to our school to give admissions talks as well as subject-specific talks on Law
and MedicalDental Sciences to our senior form students Sharing sessions by
graduates studying in various tertiaryuniversity programmes were also arranged which
allowed our students to have a more in-depth understanding of the structure requirements
and characteristics of the programmes Other career-related activities including
workshops on preparing SLP CVs personal statements and interview skills and job-
shadowing programmes run with SPCS Alumni and PTA were also provided
Individual and group counselling services were also offered
For F4 students a special half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organised during
the post-examination period During this Workshop students learned a variety of
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes as well as a series
of career-building strategies which not only helped the students set their academic and
career goals but also helped them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to make
informed curriculum choices and career plans
The Student Learning Profile system was implemented successfully All Form 1 to
Form 6 students became acquainted with the features of the system The system was
especially useful for Form 6 students enabling them to work out their own OEA for
JUPASNon-JUPAS or UCAS applications
As before overseas study tours to Stanford University (USA) Brescia University
College (Canada) University of Oxford (UK) Empire Mock Trial in New York
(USA) Tsinghua University (China) the Sichuan Service Tour (China) and the
Environmental Tour at Foshan (China) were organized to give students a taste of
university learning develop their self-management skills foster mutual understanding
across cultural backgrounds create native-language learning environments and to
appreciate diverse learning experiences
9
In addition various talent programmes like the Nanjing Science Tour Summer Biological Research Module VR Experiential Tour HKUST Summer STEM Programme and HKUST Summer Global Seminar Course were offered to F3 to F5 students who are good at science and humanities during the post-examination period These programmes provided students with valuable opportunities to attend in-depth theoretical courses to do scientific research and experiments to interact with professors and world-class experts in the fields concerned
Reflections
The Applied Learning programme has been further promoted to students and parents A wider careers spectrum like Chinese Medicine The Essentials of Dramatic Arts Fashion and Image Design and Medical Laboratory Science will be offered to students to broaden students further studies and careers pathways
To cater for students diverse interests and to maximise their learning opportunities the Wednesday DIP has been extended and ends at 450 pm This successful policy has enabled students to join 2 different DIP classes every Wednesday afternoon Students can attend class like orchestra dance or sports in one DIP session to develop their interests and in the second DIP session they can join an enrichment class of BTEC STEM or EITP
Second Priority To make good preparations for the coming ESR so as to ensure that we
reach the performance targets set down by EDB for the renewal of the third service agreement
Achievements The External School Review (ESR)
The ESR was conducted in January 2017 by a team of inspectors and professionals from the Education Bureau Its purpose was to validate the schoolrsquos self-evaluation (SSE) and its impact on the schoolrsquos development and to give suggestions to facilitate the schoolrsquos continuous improvement and development
In preparing for the ESR the school put the item as one area of concern in its school plan of 2016-17 Immediately following the first staff meeting on 21 August 2016 the school organized a full-day pre-ESR staff training on 29 August 2016 Under the lead of Ms Jane Cheng a veteran expert in school review teachers were well familiarized with the ways they should work to face the review in a positive manner To strengthen their ideas a forum was organized close to the day of review
From October to December 2016 with the help of advisers like Ms Jane Cheng Mr HC Wong and Mr Stephen Lui individual panel heads conducted regular lesson observations of their panel members to consolidate and share good practices Individual teacher advisers and moderators briefed the student office-bearers of the Prefectsrsquo Board clubs and societies By involving the students parents and PTA we share a common vision and are better prepared in paving way for the Review On top of this the Leadership Team had regular meetings on of Monday mornings to closely monitor the progress of the ESR preparation
10
Under the lead of the school principal and the joint effort of all panel heads and leaders of
all functional groups teachers and students parent representatives and SMC members
have all done their part excellently and the school obtained an outstanding ESR report
The only suggestion for improvement is that some teachers should enhance their class
teaching more effectively by extending studentsrsquo learning through asking higher-order
questions and providing more challenging tasks to stretch studentsrsquo potential
The ESR Report was translated into Chinese The bilingual report is uploaded to the
school website for the reference of members of the public
Reflections
The school as a whole has actually had many good practices in providing a quality
education We have imbedded school self-evaluation practice into our everyday school
routines of all departments and functional groups The brief preparation before the ESR has
enabled all stakeholders to be more receptive to the review and re-focus their key tasks The
suggestion given by the ESR officers however has also reminded our teachers that while
teaching regular lessons in a routine manner most of the time we should seriously consider
raising our questioning techniques to a higher level to stretch our students with a view to
enabling them to scale new heights In this connection the school has included this issue as
the third priority of the schoolrsquos major concerns that is ldquoTo continue uplifting the ceiling of
Paulinians through reading and challenging them with high-order thinking questionsrdquo in our
school plan of 2017-18
Third Priority To prepare students for the fast-changing technological world through
the adoption of STEMSTEAM EITP BTEC APL and the
construction of the Augmented Reality at our newly built Smart Oasis
Achievements
Enriched Information Technology Programme (EITP)
Being selected by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)
as one of the EITP partner schools the school is receiving funding (total of HK$5M)
to provide enhanced IT training for F2 to F6 students for four cohorts from the
201516 school year to the 202223 school year
In addition talks site visits and tours were arranged to give students the opportunities
to meet the IT professionals and to gain a better understanding of the future
development of todays digital society
In this year 78 F2 students and 61 F3 students were recruited in the programme The
students were divided into a Wednesday group and a Saturday group to attend classes
and workshops on different modules (24 hours of learning per module) The modules
include Digital Creativity Mobile Apps Digital Games Web Authoring problem
solving and programming 3D design and modelling Robotics and sensors and
Internet of Things
11
BTEC Programme
Eight BTEC courses
L3 Art and Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical
Theatre Dance)
L2 Principles of Coaching Sport
L2 Home Cooking Skills
The above BTEC courses were implemented smoothly with a total enrolment of 107 students
In particular
Two External Verifications (EV) were held successfully for each BTEC subject where
good practices were identified and guidance for further development was given by the
Standards Verifier All EV reports have assured us that our BTEC courses are
operating well with high quality while maintaining international standards
The students of BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills L3 Art and Design L3 Business and
L3 Creative Media Production completed their courses in June 2017 and received
their certificates in July 2017
The L3 Certificate Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) students were recommended by
the EV to upgrade to L3 Subsidiary Diploma Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) as a
result of their outstanding performances
A F5 BTEC Art and Design student received the 2017 Outstanding Student Award
from Pearson for her outstanding performance
STEMSTEAM
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region and to promote creativity and the innovative use of
3D printing among the younger generation in Hong Kong the Hong Kong
Productivity Council (HKPC) has launched the ldquoHong Kong Secondary Schools 3D
Printing Design Competitionrdquo under the theme of ldquoOur Glamorous Victoria Harbourrdquo
By using 3D Design software and 3D printing technologies five F3 students have
redesigned and fabricated the Hopwell Centre The award presentation ceremony cum
model lighting ceremony was held on 16 July 2017 Our team has got the Merit
award Their design together with more than 1000 pieces of 3D-printed objects
formed a mega Victoria Harbour model with an area exceeding 35 square metres all
set created the first Guinness World Record on the largest number of 3D-printed
sculptures on a single display
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has organized a Secondary School
Mathematics and Science Competition in 2017 One F5 student obtained a medal in
the Chemistry section while another F5 student obtained medals in both the Biology
and Chemistry sections In addition there were 3 High Distinction awards in Biology
9 in Chemistry and 1 in Mathematics
12
On 21 May 2017 two teams of F4 students participated in the final judging of the
Roche Young Scientist Award One team won the Champion and the Most Liked
Project Award Healthcare Professionals Vote with their project ldquoManufacture of
Artificial Skinrdquo They were awarded $1000 book coupon trophies certificates and a
5-day educational trip to Roche headquarters in Switzerland Another F4 team
attained the first runner-up with their project ldquoMilk for Everyone Immobilized
Lactase Beadsrdquo They received $5000 book coupon trophies and certificates In
addition our school also received the ldquoSupporting School in Science Awardrdquo
The final round of Hong Kong Chemistry Olympiad for Secondary Schools 2017
organized by the Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education
Hong Kong Chemical Society Royal Society of Chemistry and the Education Bureau
was held on 29 Apr 2017 A team of F5 students won the Champion with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo
They were awarded a trophy gold medals $1000 book coupon and certificates
The Prize-giving Ceremony of the ldquoDigi-sciencerdquo Video Production Competition for
Hong Kong Secondary Schools 2017 organized by the Hong Kong Association for
Science and Mathematics Education and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and
Certification was held on 29 Apr 2017 In the senior secondary division a team of F5
students won the Champion with their video titled Fake Sugar in Drinksrdquo They were
awarded $1000 book coupon and certificates In the junior secondary division a team
of students from F3S produced their videos titled ldquoBigger the Betterrdquo They obtained
merit and were awarded $300 book coupon and certificates
The final judging cum award presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Student
Science Project Competition 2017 jointly organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission as well as Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation was held on 14 April 2017 In the Senior Investigation Division a team of F5 students obtained the 1
st Runner-up with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo Another team of F4 students obtained merit with their project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo Winners were awarded trophies certificates and book coupons As for the Scientific Wallchart Division one F5 student won the 1
st Prize and received a
certificate and book coupons
On 11 March 2017 Paulinians participated in the Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition 2016-2017 organized by the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association Science Innovation Centre In the Research and Invention Category a team of F4 students received the 1
st Place Award with their
project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo while another team of F4 students also won the 3
rd Place Award with their project ldquoBiodegradable pH-Sensitive Hydrogel
Beads For Controlled Release of Active Agentsrdquo In addition all teams received merit awards
A team of F2 and F4 students won the 1st Runners-up in the Hydroponic Device
Design Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony 2016-2017 organized by the
Hydroponic Society
13
The Final Judging of the 16th Awarding Program for Future Scientists (第十六屆
「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was held in Shanghai from 24 to 29 October 2016
Ninety-eight finalists were selected from 883 representatives involving 23 provinces
cities and autonomous regions of China Assessment was based on a written test in
scientific knowledge together with an integrated assessment on personal quality and a
project presentation One F6 student won the 3rd
Place Award with her project
entitled ldquoLab made paint reinventedrdquo and received a medal a certificate and a
scholarship of RMB ¥5000
The EQuiz Competition 2017 organized by the Modern Educational Research Society
Limited was held from 20 February to 21 May 2017 With the effort of our F1
students our school has obtained the second runner-up in the Hong Kong Island
Schools Category
Reflections
The EITP was successfully implemented with good responses from students Both
teachers and students learn together not just on upgrading their IT knowledge
enhancing their logical thinking and creativity but also through group-built projects
sharing of outcomes and peer evaluation a learning community with a culture of life-
long learning is nurtured among teachers and students SPCS is a learning school in a
learning world for a learning century
School resources (both IT tools and programmes) were available and sufficient High
performance 3D printers programmable robotics galaxy tabs and software licences
for animation and 3D modeling were purchased and installed on demand A mobile
computer lab with about 40 new notebook computers was set up to provide venues for
EITP lessons
BTEC subjects are welcomed by students as continuous assessment rather than
examinations are used to grade students abilities and thus can cater for different
learning needs
Fourth Priority To take advantage of the One Belt One Road policy to broaden the
global outlook of our Paulinians
Achievements
On 25 and 26 of February 2017 our schoolrsquos health club has participated in the ldquoBelt
and Road Cultural Carnivalrdquo organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women to
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and has obtained
the Championship for the Most Representative Award The team members team
members comprised of F3 to F5 students They were awarded a certificate and a book
coupon of $1500
Reflections
The One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) is a development strategy proposed by the
Chinese President Xi Jingping(習近平) during 2013 In 2015 the Education Bureau stressed
14
the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
15
Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
16
OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
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SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
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Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
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The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
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The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
3
School Theme and Future Development
The school theme for the five years is ldquoInnovating today Transforming tomorrowrdquo By
seizing an opportune moment to launch a diverse and innovative SPCS-based New Senior
Secondary curriculum and assessment that keep pace with the fast-changing technological
world and the One Belt One Road policy our school has succeeded in preserving the
Paulinian tradition of self-directed and self-managed learning and whole-person development
Major Development Milestones and Aims
To foster English ICT greening reading and e-learning across the curriculum
To plan and work collaboratively to ensure the smooth implementation of the New Senior
Secondary curriculum and School-based Assessment requirements
To develop student electronic learning portfolios and e-learning platforms in order to
enhance students life-long learning skills and all-round development
To strengthen collaboration with tertiary institutions to provide applied learning
programmes alternative international curriculum and assessment and other diversified
programmes that will enrich students learning experience
To offer an international curriculum and assessment methods in order to provide students
with diverse education pathways for further education
To develop teaching and learning strategies to enable non-Chinese Paulinians to learn
Chinese as a Second Language This would help them develop a deeper appreciation of
Chinese language and culture integrate more effectively into the local community and
enhance their career prospects
To develop and implement an efficient student-centred and subject-based e-platform the
E-Learning Multi-subjects Online (lsquoELMOrsquo) system to facilitate self-directed learning
and e-portfolio submission
4
School Management Structure
Administration Public Relations Academic Pastoral Care
Administration
Office
Management
Building and
Infrastructure
School Safety
Management
Information
System
Human
Resources
Home-school
Cooperation
Hospitality
Alumni Association
Official School
Functions
Contingency Team
International
Exchange and
Partnership
Publicity and
Recruitment
Staff Development
- Induction
- Teaching Practice
Team
- Ongoing Staff
Development Team
Panel Head
- Form Coordinator
- Subject Teacher
Curriculum Implementation
- Resources
Management
- Timetabling
- Examinations
- BTEC NSS IGCSE
amp GCE (ASLamp IAL)
Other Supporting
Special Programmes
Prefectsrsquo Board
- Discipline
- Environmental
- Paulinian Board
- Welfare Unit
Discipline Team CareersFurther
Studies Extra-curricular
- House
- ClubSocieties
Counselling and
Guidance
Paulinian Award
Scheme
ReligiousFLEMoral
Education
5
Number of School Days
The total number of school days was 194
KLA English
Language
Education
Chinese
Language
Education
Mathematics
Education
PSH
Education
Science
Education
Technology
Education
Arts
Education
Physical
Education
Liberal
Studies
F1 161 196 143 196 89 54 89 5 36
F2 161 196 143 196 89 54 89 5 36
F3 125 196
125
125
125
196
125
466 (depends on subject choice)
466 (depends on subject choice)
537 (depends on subject choice)
5 54
F4 125 125 125 518 (depends on subject choice) 5 71
F5 125 143 143 410 (depends on subject choice) 5 143
F6 125 143 143 410 (depends on subject choice) 5 143
GCEAS 143 71 178 572 (depends on subject choice) 5 -
GCEA2 - - 268 696 (depends on subject choice) 5 -
Class Organization and Enrolment The school reopened on 1 September 2016 with a total number of 1190 students in thirty-six
classes There were six classes in each Form The breakdown of the enrolment number of
1190 students was as follows
Form One Two Three Four Five Six Total
No of classes 6 6 6 6 6 6 36
Enrolment 241 230 204 192 165 158 1190
Studentsrsquo Attendance Studentsrsquo attendance was satisfactory with the average rate being 974
Form One Two Three Four Five Six Overall
Attendance Rate 986 978 979 974 967 961 974
Catholic Students
The number of Catholic students was 341 making up 288 of the total student population
Four students were baptized during the Easter Vigil
6
School Formal Curriculum for 2016 -2017
KLA Form Subjects F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
English Language
Education
English Language
Literature in English
English as a First Language
English as a Second Language
Chinese Foreign
Language
Education
Chinese Language
Chinese Literature
Ming Yi
French
Spanish
Chinese as a Second Language
Mathematics
Education
Mathematics
FurtherPure Mathematics
DSE Mathematics Module I amp II
Science Education Integrated Science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Technology
Education
Computer LiteracyICT
AccountingBAFS
Home Management
PSH Education Economics
Geography
History
Chinese History
Religious Studies Ethics
Liberal Studies
Business Studies
Learning to Learn
Health Education
Arts Education Visual Arts Art and Design
Music
Physical Education Physical Education
Applied Learning Foundation in Chinese Medicine ndash Mode 1
Film amp Video Studies ndash Mode 1
BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills
L2 The Principles of Coaching Sport
L3 Art amp Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
L3 Performing Arts (Dance)
L3 Information Technology
7
Achievements and Reflection on Major Concerns of 2016-2017
Major Concerns
First Priority To sustain a diverse and innovative curriculum and assessment that
offers multiple pathways to students so as to prepare them for entry into
tertiary education either locally or abroad
Achievements
Diverse curriculum and subject choices
The school continued to offer multiple curricula - BTEC IGCSE NSS (with APL)
GCE IAL and diverse subject choices for students to cater for different learning
needs and to broaden study pathways has been welcomed by both parents and
students The outstanding results released from IGCSE HKDSE and GCEIAL has
been posted up on the bulletin boards for review
Following the smooth implementation of five BTEC courses in 2015-16 two more
new BTEC courses namely BTEC L3 Performing Arts (Dance) and BTEC L2
Principles of Coaching Sport began teaching in September 2016 In addition the 1st
cohort of the BTEC Art amp Design Business Creative Media Production and
Information Technology students completed their course in June 2017 and received
their certificates in September 2017
IGCSE English as a First Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL)
were both offered to students as an alternative in the F4 curriculum Many students
took the EFL examinations and achieved excellent results in the IGCSE examination
This curriculum arrangement with an infusion of HKDSE English components can
cater for the diverse range of student ability and lays a strong foundation for the
HKDSE English Language examination
To strengthen Chinese proficiency additional Chinese lessons were offered to F3 and
F4 students in the regular time table while remedial lessons were offered to F1 amp
F2 students during the 9th
period and F5 amp F6 students during DIP and post-
examination period In addition to the school-based self-study Chinese language
handbooks for both the Junior Form and Senior Form students were developed and
published to enhance their reading skills
Extra modules on Edexcel Further Mathematics were opened and taught by a
Mathematics expert in the 9th
period on Saturdays during DIP and school holidays
The knowledge gained provides more options in studentsrsquo curriculum choices and
better improve the quality of their applications for tertiary institutions
A total of 199 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses conducted by the
School of Modern Languages HKU
One Form 6 student completed with Distinction the Foundation in Chinese Medicine
an Applied Learning programme offered by HKU SPACE
8
Throughout the academic year teachers attended different seminars and workshops
on BTEC IGCSE GCEIAL NSS and SBA conducted by the Edexcel EDB
HKEAA or tertiary institutions These serve to enrich teachersrsquo professional
understanding of the latest curriculum developments in their KLAs
Parents and students found the F2 Parentsrsquo Day and the F2 Parentsrsquo Day useful as
they could have gain a better understanding of the requirements of various subject
choices and career pathways offered by different subject combinations
Career Life Planning amp Preparation for further studies
An additional Careers and Higher Education Counselor was employed for the sixth
year to plan and coordinate life planning education for Form 1 to Form 3 students
during Form Periods The counselor also specialized in offering careers advice to
senior form students reviewing studentsrsquo personal statements and training them for
interview skills
The Careers and Further Studies Team also organized comprehensive activities to
prepare students for their further studies Various UK and local universities were
invited to our school to give admissions talks as well as subject-specific talks on Law
and MedicalDental Sciences to our senior form students Sharing sessions by
graduates studying in various tertiaryuniversity programmes were also arranged which
allowed our students to have a more in-depth understanding of the structure requirements
and characteristics of the programmes Other career-related activities including
workshops on preparing SLP CVs personal statements and interview skills and job-
shadowing programmes run with SPCS Alumni and PTA were also provided
Individual and group counselling services were also offered
For F4 students a special half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organised during
the post-examination period During this Workshop students learned a variety of
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes as well as a series
of career-building strategies which not only helped the students set their academic and
career goals but also helped them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to make
informed curriculum choices and career plans
The Student Learning Profile system was implemented successfully All Form 1 to
Form 6 students became acquainted with the features of the system The system was
especially useful for Form 6 students enabling them to work out their own OEA for
JUPASNon-JUPAS or UCAS applications
As before overseas study tours to Stanford University (USA) Brescia University
College (Canada) University of Oxford (UK) Empire Mock Trial in New York
(USA) Tsinghua University (China) the Sichuan Service Tour (China) and the
Environmental Tour at Foshan (China) were organized to give students a taste of
university learning develop their self-management skills foster mutual understanding
across cultural backgrounds create native-language learning environments and to
appreciate diverse learning experiences
9
In addition various talent programmes like the Nanjing Science Tour Summer Biological Research Module VR Experiential Tour HKUST Summer STEM Programme and HKUST Summer Global Seminar Course were offered to F3 to F5 students who are good at science and humanities during the post-examination period These programmes provided students with valuable opportunities to attend in-depth theoretical courses to do scientific research and experiments to interact with professors and world-class experts in the fields concerned
Reflections
The Applied Learning programme has been further promoted to students and parents A wider careers spectrum like Chinese Medicine The Essentials of Dramatic Arts Fashion and Image Design and Medical Laboratory Science will be offered to students to broaden students further studies and careers pathways
To cater for students diverse interests and to maximise their learning opportunities the Wednesday DIP has been extended and ends at 450 pm This successful policy has enabled students to join 2 different DIP classes every Wednesday afternoon Students can attend class like orchestra dance or sports in one DIP session to develop their interests and in the second DIP session they can join an enrichment class of BTEC STEM or EITP
Second Priority To make good preparations for the coming ESR so as to ensure that we
reach the performance targets set down by EDB for the renewal of the third service agreement
Achievements The External School Review (ESR)
The ESR was conducted in January 2017 by a team of inspectors and professionals from the Education Bureau Its purpose was to validate the schoolrsquos self-evaluation (SSE) and its impact on the schoolrsquos development and to give suggestions to facilitate the schoolrsquos continuous improvement and development
In preparing for the ESR the school put the item as one area of concern in its school plan of 2016-17 Immediately following the first staff meeting on 21 August 2016 the school organized a full-day pre-ESR staff training on 29 August 2016 Under the lead of Ms Jane Cheng a veteran expert in school review teachers were well familiarized with the ways they should work to face the review in a positive manner To strengthen their ideas a forum was organized close to the day of review
From October to December 2016 with the help of advisers like Ms Jane Cheng Mr HC Wong and Mr Stephen Lui individual panel heads conducted regular lesson observations of their panel members to consolidate and share good practices Individual teacher advisers and moderators briefed the student office-bearers of the Prefectsrsquo Board clubs and societies By involving the students parents and PTA we share a common vision and are better prepared in paving way for the Review On top of this the Leadership Team had regular meetings on of Monday mornings to closely monitor the progress of the ESR preparation
10
Under the lead of the school principal and the joint effort of all panel heads and leaders of
all functional groups teachers and students parent representatives and SMC members
have all done their part excellently and the school obtained an outstanding ESR report
The only suggestion for improvement is that some teachers should enhance their class
teaching more effectively by extending studentsrsquo learning through asking higher-order
questions and providing more challenging tasks to stretch studentsrsquo potential
The ESR Report was translated into Chinese The bilingual report is uploaded to the
school website for the reference of members of the public
Reflections
The school as a whole has actually had many good practices in providing a quality
education We have imbedded school self-evaluation practice into our everyday school
routines of all departments and functional groups The brief preparation before the ESR has
enabled all stakeholders to be more receptive to the review and re-focus their key tasks The
suggestion given by the ESR officers however has also reminded our teachers that while
teaching regular lessons in a routine manner most of the time we should seriously consider
raising our questioning techniques to a higher level to stretch our students with a view to
enabling them to scale new heights In this connection the school has included this issue as
the third priority of the schoolrsquos major concerns that is ldquoTo continue uplifting the ceiling of
Paulinians through reading and challenging them with high-order thinking questionsrdquo in our
school plan of 2017-18
Third Priority To prepare students for the fast-changing technological world through
the adoption of STEMSTEAM EITP BTEC APL and the
construction of the Augmented Reality at our newly built Smart Oasis
Achievements
Enriched Information Technology Programme (EITP)
Being selected by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)
as one of the EITP partner schools the school is receiving funding (total of HK$5M)
to provide enhanced IT training for F2 to F6 students for four cohorts from the
201516 school year to the 202223 school year
In addition talks site visits and tours were arranged to give students the opportunities
to meet the IT professionals and to gain a better understanding of the future
development of todays digital society
In this year 78 F2 students and 61 F3 students were recruited in the programme The
students were divided into a Wednesday group and a Saturday group to attend classes
and workshops on different modules (24 hours of learning per module) The modules
include Digital Creativity Mobile Apps Digital Games Web Authoring problem
solving and programming 3D design and modelling Robotics and sensors and
Internet of Things
11
BTEC Programme
Eight BTEC courses
L3 Art and Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical
Theatre Dance)
L2 Principles of Coaching Sport
L2 Home Cooking Skills
The above BTEC courses were implemented smoothly with a total enrolment of 107 students
In particular
Two External Verifications (EV) were held successfully for each BTEC subject where
good practices were identified and guidance for further development was given by the
Standards Verifier All EV reports have assured us that our BTEC courses are
operating well with high quality while maintaining international standards
The students of BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills L3 Art and Design L3 Business and
L3 Creative Media Production completed their courses in June 2017 and received
their certificates in July 2017
The L3 Certificate Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) students were recommended by
the EV to upgrade to L3 Subsidiary Diploma Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) as a
result of their outstanding performances
A F5 BTEC Art and Design student received the 2017 Outstanding Student Award
from Pearson for her outstanding performance
STEMSTEAM
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region and to promote creativity and the innovative use of
3D printing among the younger generation in Hong Kong the Hong Kong
Productivity Council (HKPC) has launched the ldquoHong Kong Secondary Schools 3D
Printing Design Competitionrdquo under the theme of ldquoOur Glamorous Victoria Harbourrdquo
By using 3D Design software and 3D printing technologies five F3 students have
redesigned and fabricated the Hopwell Centre The award presentation ceremony cum
model lighting ceremony was held on 16 July 2017 Our team has got the Merit
award Their design together with more than 1000 pieces of 3D-printed objects
formed a mega Victoria Harbour model with an area exceeding 35 square metres all
set created the first Guinness World Record on the largest number of 3D-printed
sculptures on a single display
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has organized a Secondary School
Mathematics and Science Competition in 2017 One F5 student obtained a medal in
the Chemistry section while another F5 student obtained medals in both the Biology
and Chemistry sections In addition there were 3 High Distinction awards in Biology
9 in Chemistry and 1 in Mathematics
12
On 21 May 2017 two teams of F4 students participated in the final judging of the
Roche Young Scientist Award One team won the Champion and the Most Liked
Project Award Healthcare Professionals Vote with their project ldquoManufacture of
Artificial Skinrdquo They were awarded $1000 book coupon trophies certificates and a
5-day educational trip to Roche headquarters in Switzerland Another F4 team
attained the first runner-up with their project ldquoMilk for Everyone Immobilized
Lactase Beadsrdquo They received $5000 book coupon trophies and certificates In
addition our school also received the ldquoSupporting School in Science Awardrdquo
The final round of Hong Kong Chemistry Olympiad for Secondary Schools 2017
organized by the Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education
Hong Kong Chemical Society Royal Society of Chemistry and the Education Bureau
was held on 29 Apr 2017 A team of F5 students won the Champion with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo
They were awarded a trophy gold medals $1000 book coupon and certificates
The Prize-giving Ceremony of the ldquoDigi-sciencerdquo Video Production Competition for
Hong Kong Secondary Schools 2017 organized by the Hong Kong Association for
Science and Mathematics Education and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and
Certification was held on 29 Apr 2017 In the senior secondary division a team of F5
students won the Champion with their video titled Fake Sugar in Drinksrdquo They were
awarded $1000 book coupon and certificates In the junior secondary division a team
of students from F3S produced their videos titled ldquoBigger the Betterrdquo They obtained
merit and were awarded $300 book coupon and certificates
The final judging cum award presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Student
Science Project Competition 2017 jointly organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission as well as Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation was held on 14 April 2017 In the Senior Investigation Division a team of F5 students obtained the 1
st Runner-up with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo Another team of F4 students obtained merit with their project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo Winners were awarded trophies certificates and book coupons As for the Scientific Wallchart Division one F5 student won the 1
st Prize and received a
certificate and book coupons
On 11 March 2017 Paulinians participated in the Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition 2016-2017 organized by the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association Science Innovation Centre In the Research and Invention Category a team of F4 students received the 1
st Place Award with their
project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo while another team of F4 students also won the 3
rd Place Award with their project ldquoBiodegradable pH-Sensitive Hydrogel
Beads For Controlled Release of Active Agentsrdquo In addition all teams received merit awards
A team of F2 and F4 students won the 1st Runners-up in the Hydroponic Device
Design Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony 2016-2017 organized by the
Hydroponic Society
13
The Final Judging of the 16th Awarding Program for Future Scientists (第十六屆
「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was held in Shanghai from 24 to 29 October 2016
Ninety-eight finalists were selected from 883 representatives involving 23 provinces
cities and autonomous regions of China Assessment was based on a written test in
scientific knowledge together with an integrated assessment on personal quality and a
project presentation One F6 student won the 3rd
Place Award with her project
entitled ldquoLab made paint reinventedrdquo and received a medal a certificate and a
scholarship of RMB ¥5000
The EQuiz Competition 2017 organized by the Modern Educational Research Society
Limited was held from 20 February to 21 May 2017 With the effort of our F1
students our school has obtained the second runner-up in the Hong Kong Island
Schools Category
Reflections
The EITP was successfully implemented with good responses from students Both
teachers and students learn together not just on upgrading their IT knowledge
enhancing their logical thinking and creativity but also through group-built projects
sharing of outcomes and peer evaluation a learning community with a culture of life-
long learning is nurtured among teachers and students SPCS is a learning school in a
learning world for a learning century
School resources (both IT tools and programmes) were available and sufficient High
performance 3D printers programmable robotics galaxy tabs and software licences
for animation and 3D modeling were purchased and installed on demand A mobile
computer lab with about 40 new notebook computers was set up to provide venues for
EITP lessons
BTEC subjects are welcomed by students as continuous assessment rather than
examinations are used to grade students abilities and thus can cater for different
learning needs
Fourth Priority To take advantage of the One Belt One Road policy to broaden the
global outlook of our Paulinians
Achievements
On 25 and 26 of February 2017 our schoolrsquos health club has participated in the ldquoBelt
and Road Cultural Carnivalrdquo organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women to
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and has obtained
the Championship for the Most Representative Award The team members team
members comprised of F3 to F5 students They were awarded a certificate and a book
coupon of $1500
Reflections
The One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) is a development strategy proposed by the
Chinese President Xi Jingping(習近平) during 2013 In 2015 the Education Bureau stressed
14
the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
15
Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
16
OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
17
SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
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Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
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The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
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The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
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Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
4
School Management Structure
Administration Public Relations Academic Pastoral Care
Administration
Office
Management
Building and
Infrastructure
School Safety
Management
Information
System
Human
Resources
Home-school
Cooperation
Hospitality
Alumni Association
Official School
Functions
Contingency Team
International
Exchange and
Partnership
Publicity and
Recruitment
Staff Development
- Induction
- Teaching Practice
Team
- Ongoing Staff
Development Team
Panel Head
- Form Coordinator
- Subject Teacher
Curriculum Implementation
- Resources
Management
- Timetabling
- Examinations
- BTEC NSS IGCSE
amp GCE (ASLamp IAL)
Other Supporting
Special Programmes
Prefectsrsquo Board
- Discipline
- Environmental
- Paulinian Board
- Welfare Unit
Discipline Team CareersFurther
Studies Extra-curricular
- House
- ClubSocieties
Counselling and
Guidance
Paulinian Award
Scheme
ReligiousFLEMoral
Education
5
Number of School Days
The total number of school days was 194
KLA English
Language
Education
Chinese
Language
Education
Mathematics
Education
PSH
Education
Science
Education
Technology
Education
Arts
Education
Physical
Education
Liberal
Studies
F1 161 196 143 196 89 54 89 5 36
F2 161 196 143 196 89 54 89 5 36
F3 125 196
125
125
125
196
125
466 (depends on subject choice)
466 (depends on subject choice)
537 (depends on subject choice)
5 54
F4 125 125 125 518 (depends on subject choice) 5 71
F5 125 143 143 410 (depends on subject choice) 5 143
F6 125 143 143 410 (depends on subject choice) 5 143
GCEAS 143 71 178 572 (depends on subject choice) 5 -
GCEA2 - - 268 696 (depends on subject choice) 5 -
Class Organization and Enrolment The school reopened on 1 September 2016 with a total number of 1190 students in thirty-six
classes There were six classes in each Form The breakdown of the enrolment number of
1190 students was as follows
Form One Two Three Four Five Six Total
No of classes 6 6 6 6 6 6 36
Enrolment 241 230 204 192 165 158 1190
Studentsrsquo Attendance Studentsrsquo attendance was satisfactory with the average rate being 974
Form One Two Three Four Five Six Overall
Attendance Rate 986 978 979 974 967 961 974
Catholic Students
The number of Catholic students was 341 making up 288 of the total student population
Four students were baptized during the Easter Vigil
6
School Formal Curriculum for 2016 -2017
KLA Form Subjects F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
English Language
Education
English Language
Literature in English
English as a First Language
English as a Second Language
Chinese Foreign
Language
Education
Chinese Language
Chinese Literature
Ming Yi
French
Spanish
Chinese as a Second Language
Mathematics
Education
Mathematics
FurtherPure Mathematics
DSE Mathematics Module I amp II
Science Education Integrated Science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Technology
Education
Computer LiteracyICT
AccountingBAFS
Home Management
PSH Education Economics
Geography
History
Chinese History
Religious Studies Ethics
Liberal Studies
Business Studies
Learning to Learn
Health Education
Arts Education Visual Arts Art and Design
Music
Physical Education Physical Education
Applied Learning Foundation in Chinese Medicine ndash Mode 1
Film amp Video Studies ndash Mode 1
BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills
L2 The Principles of Coaching Sport
L3 Art amp Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
L3 Performing Arts (Dance)
L3 Information Technology
7
Achievements and Reflection on Major Concerns of 2016-2017
Major Concerns
First Priority To sustain a diverse and innovative curriculum and assessment that
offers multiple pathways to students so as to prepare them for entry into
tertiary education either locally or abroad
Achievements
Diverse curriculum and subject choices
The school continued to offer multiple curricula - BTEC IGCSE NSS (with APL)
GCE IAL and diverse subject choices for students to cater for different learning
needs and to broaden study pathways has been welcomed by both parents and
students The outstanding results released from IGCSE HKDSE and GCEIAL has
been posted up on the bulletin boards for review
Following the smooth implementation of five BTEC courses in 2015-16 two more
new BTEC courses namely BTEC L3 Performing Arts (Dance) and BTEC L2
Principles of Coaching Sport began teaching in September 2016 In addition the 1st
cohort of the BTEC Art amp Design Business Creative Media Production and
Information Technology students completed their course in June 2017 and received
their certificates in September 2017
IGCSE English as a First Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL)
were both offered to students as an alternative in the F4 curriculum Many students
took the EFL examinations and achieved excellent results in the IGCSE examination
This curriculum arrangement with an infusion of HKDSE English components can
cater for the diverse range of student ability and lays a strong foundation for the
HKDSE English Language examination
To strengthen Chinese proficiency additional Chinese lessons were offered to F3 and
F4 students in the regular time table while remedial lessons were offered to F1 amp
F2 students during the 9th
period and F5 amp F6 students during DIP and post-
examination period In addition to the school-based self-study Chinese language
handbooks for both the Junior Form and Senior Form students were developed and
published to enhance their reading skills
Extra modules on Edexcel Further Mathematics were opened and taught by a
Mathematics expert in the 9th
period on Saturdays during DIP and school holidays
The knowledge gained provides more options in studentsrsquo curriculum choices and
better improve the quality of their applications for tertiary institutions
A total of 199 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses conducted by the
School of Modern Languages HKU
One Form 6 student completed with Distinction the Foundation in Chinese Medicine
an Applied Learning programme offered by HKU SPACE
8
Throughout the academic year teachers attended different seminars and workshops
on BTEC IGCSE GCEIAL NSS and SBA conducted by the Edexcel EDB
HKEAA or tertiary institutions These serve to enrich teachersrsquo professional
understanding of the latest curriculum developments in their KLAs
Parents and students found the F2 Parentsrsquo Day and the F2 Parentsrsquo Day useful as
they could have gain a better understanding of the requirements of various subject
choices and career pathways offered by different subject combinations
Career Life Planning amp Preparation for further studies
An additional Careers and Higher Education Counselor was employed for the sixth
year to plan and coordinate life planning education for Form 1 to Form 3 students
during Form Periods The counselor also specialized in offering careers advice to
senior form students reviewing studentsrsquo personal statements and training them for
interview skills
The Careers and Further Studies Team also organized comprehensive activities to
prepare students for their further studies Various UK and local universities were
invited to our school to give admissions talks as well as subject-specific talks on Law
and MedicalDental Sciences to our senior form students Sharing sessions by
graduates studying in various tertiaryuniversity programmes were also arranged which
allowed our students to have a more in-depth understanding of the structure requirements
and characteristics of the programmes Other career-related activities including
workshops on preparing SLP CVs personal statements and interview skills and job-
shadowing programmes run with SPCS Alumni and PTA were also provided
Individual and group counselling services were also offered
For F4 students a special half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organised during
the post-examination period During this Workshop students learned a variety of
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes as well as a series
of career-building strategies which not only helped the students set their academic and
career goals but also helped them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to make
informed curriculum choices and career plans
The Student Learning Profile system was implemented successfully All Form 1 to
Form 6 students became acquainted with the features of the system The system was
especially useful for Form 6 students enabling them to work out their own OEA for
JUPASNon-JUPAS or UCAS applications
As before overseas study tours to Stanford University (USA) Brescia University
College (Canada) University of Oxford (UK) Empire Mock Trial in New York
(USA) Tsinghua University (China) the Sichuan Service Tour (China) and the
Environmental Tour at Foshan (China) were organized to give students a taste of
university learning develop their self-management skills foster mutual understanding
across cultural backgrounds create native-language learning environments and to
appreciate diverse learning experiences
9
In addition various talent programmes like the Nanjing Science Tour Summer Biological Research Module VR Experiential Tour HKUST Summer STEM Programme and HKUST Summer Global Seminar Course were offered to F3 to F5 students who are good at science and humanities during the post-examination period These programmes provided students with valuable opportunities to attend in-depth theoretical courses to do scientific research and experiments to interact with professors and world-class experts in the fields concerned
Reflections
The Applied Learning programme has been further promoted to students and parents A wider careers spectrum like Chinese Medicine The Essentials of Dramatic Arts Fashion and Image Design and Medical Laboratory Science will be offered to students to broaden students further studies and careers pathways
To cater for students diverse interests and to maximise their learning opportunities the Wednesday DIP has been extended and ends at 450 pm This successful policy has enabled students to join 2 different DIP classes every Wednesday afternoon Students can attend class like orchestra dance or sports in one DIP session to develop their interests and in the second DIP session they can join an enrichment class of BTEC STEM or EITP
Second Priority To make good preparations for the coming ESR so as to ensure that we
reach the performance targets set down by EDB for the renewal of the third service agreement
Achievements The External School Review (ESR)
The ESR was conducted in January 2017 by a team of inspectors and professionals from the Education Bureau Its purpose was to validate the schoolrsquos self-evaluation (SSE) and its impact on the schoolrsquos development and to give suggestions to facilitate the schoolrsquos continuous improvement and development
In preparing for the ESR the school put the item as one area of concern in its school plan of 2016-17 Immediately following the first staff meeting on 21 August 2016 the school organized a full-day pre-ESR staff training on 29 August 2016 Under the lead of Ms Jane Cheng a veteran expert in school review teachers were well familiarized with the ways they should work to face the review in a positive manner To strengthen their ideas a forum was organized close to the day of review
From October to December 2016 with the help of advisers like Ms Jane Cheng Mr HC Wong and Mr Stephen Lui individual panel heads conducted regular lesson observations of their panel members to consolidate and share good practices Individual teacher advisers and moderators briefed the student office-bearers of the Prefectsrsquo Board clubs and societies By involving the students parents and PTA we share a common vision and are better prepared in paving way for the Review On top of this the Leadership Team had regular meetings on of Monday mornings to closely monitor the progress of the ESR preparation
10
Under the lead of the school principal and the joint effort of all panel heads and leaders of
all functional groups teachers and students parent representatives and SMC members
have all done their part excellently and the school obtained an outstanding ESR report
The only suggestion for improvement is that some teachers should enhance their class
teaching more effectively by extending studentsrsquo learning through asking higher-order
questions and providing more challenging tasks to stretch studentsrsquo potential
The ESR Report was translated into Chinese The bilingual report is uploaded to the
school website for the reference of members of the public
Reflections
The school as a whole has actually had many good practices in providing a quality
education We have imbedded school self-evaluation practice into our everyday school
routines of all departments and functional groups The brief preparation before the ESR has
enabled all stakeholders to be more receptive to the review and re-focus their key tasks The
suggestion given by the ESR officers however has also reminded our teachers that while
teaching regular lessons in a routine manner most of the time we should seriously consider
raising our questioning techniques to a higher level to stretch our students with a view to
enabling them to scale new heights In this connection the school has included this issue as
the third priority of the schoolrsquos major concerns that is ldquoTo continue uplifting the ceiling of
Paulinians through reading and challenging them with high-order thinking questionsrdquo in our
school plan of 2017-18
Third Priority To prepare students for the fast-changing technological world through
the adoption of STEMSTEAM EITP BTEC APL and the
construction of the Augmented Reality at our newly built Smart Oasis
Achievements
Enriched Information Technology Programme (EITP)
Being selected by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)
as one of the EITP partner schools the school is receiving funding (total of HK$5M)
to provide enhanced IT training for F2 to F6 students for four cohorts from the
201516 school year to the 202223 school year
In addition talks site visits and tours were arranged to give students the opportunities
to meet the IT professionals and to gain a better understanding of the future
development of todays digital society
In this year 78 F2 students and 61 F3 students were recruited in the programme The
students were divided into a Wednesday group and a Saturday group to attend classes
and workshops on different modules (24 hours of learning per module) The modules
include Digital Creativity Mobile Apps Digital Games Web Authoring problem
solving and programming 3D design and modelling Robotics and sensors and
Internet of Things
11
BTEC Programme
Eight BTEC courses
L3 Art and Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical
Theatre Dance)
L2 Principles of Coaching Sport
L2 Home Cooking Skills
The above BTEC courses were implemented smoothly with a total enrolment of 107 students
In particular
Two External Verifications (EV) were held successfully for each BTEC subject where
good practices were identified and guidance for further development was given by the
Standards Verifier All EV reports have assured us that our BTEC courses are
operating well with high quality while maintaining international standards
The students of BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills L3 Art and Design L3 Business and
L3 Creative Media Production completed their courses in June 2017 and received
their certificates in July 2017
The L3 Certificate Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) students were recommended by
the EV to upgrade to L3 Subsidiary Diploma Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) as a
result of their outstanding performances
A F5 BTEC Art and Design student received the 2017 Outstanding Student Award
from Pearson for her outstanding performance
STEMSTEAM
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region and to promote creativity and the innovative use of
3D printing among the younger generation in Hong Kong the Hong Kong
Productivity Council (HKPC) has launched the ldquoHong Kong Secondary Schools 3D
Printing Design Competitionrdquo under the theme of ldquoOur Glamorous Victoria Harbourrdquo
By using 3D Design software and 3D printing technologies five F3 students have
redesigned and fabricated the Hopwell Centre The award presentation ceremony cum
model lighting ceremony was held on 16 July 2017 Our team has got the Merit
award Their design together with more than 1000 pieces of 3D-printed objects
formed a mega Victoria Harbour model with an area exceeding 35 square metres all
set created the first Guinness World Record on the largest number of 3D-printed
sculptures on a single display
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has organized a Secondary School
Mathematics and Science Competition in 2017 One F5 student obtained a medal in
the Chemistry section while another F5 student obtained medals in both the Biology
and Chemistry sections In addition there were 3 High Distinction awards in Biology
9 in Chemistry and 1 in Mathematics
12
On 21 May 2017 two teams of F4 students participated in the final judging of the
Roche Young Scientist Award One team won the Champion and the Most Liked
Project Award Healthcare Professionals Vote with their project ldquoManufacture of
Artificial Skinrdquo They were awarded $1000 book coupon trophies certificates and a
5-day educational trip to Roche headquarters in Switzerland Another F4 team
attained the first runner-up with their project ldquoMilk for Everyone Immobilized
Lactase Beadsrdquo They received $5000 book coupon trophies and certificates In
addition our school also received the ldquoSupporting School in Science Awardrdquo
The final round of Hong Kong Chemistry Olympiad for Secondary Schools 2017
organized by the Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education
Hong Kong Chemical Society Royal Society of Chemistry and the Education Bureau
was held on 29 Apr 2017 A team of F5 students won the Champion with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo
They were awarded a trophy gold medals $1000 book coupon and certificates
The Prize-giving Ceremony of the ldquoDigi-sciencerdquo Video Production Competition for
Hong Kong Secondary Schools 2017 organized by the Hong Kong Association for
Science and Mathematics Education and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and
Certification was held on 29 Apr 2017 In the senior secondary division a team of F5
students won the Champion with their video titled Fake Sugar in Drinksrdquo They were
awarded $1000 book coupon and certificates In the junior secondary division a team
of students from F3S produced their videos titled ldquoBigger the Betterrdquo They obtained
merit and were awarded $300 book coupon and certificates
The final judging cum award presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Student
Science Project Competition 2017 jointly organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission as well as Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation was held on 14 April 2017 In the Senior Investigation Division a team of F5 students obtained the 1
st Runner-up with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo Another team of F4 students obtained merit with their project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo Winners were awarded trophies certificates and book coupons As for the Scientific Wallchart Division one F5 student won the 1
st Prize and received a
certificate and book coupons
On 11 March 2017 Paulinians participated in the Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition 2016-2017 organized by the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association Science Innovation Centre In the Research and Invention Category a team of F4 students received the 1
st Place Award with their
project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo while another team of F4 students also won the 3
rd Place Award with their project ldquoBiodegradable pH-Sensitive Hydrogel
Beads For Controlled Release of Active Agentsrdquo In addition all teams received merit awards
A team of F2 and F4 students won the 1st Runners-up in the Hydroponic Device
Design Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony 2016-2017 organized by the
Hydroponic Society
13
The Final Judging of the 16th Awarding Program for Future Scientists (第十六屆
「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was held in Shanghai from 24 to 29 October 2016
Ninety-eight finalists were selected from 883 representatives involving 23 provinces
cities and autonomous regions of China Assessment was based on a written test in
scientific knowledge together with an integrated assessment on personal quality and a
project presentation One F6 student won the 3rd
Place Award with her project
entitled ldquoLab made paint reinventedrdquo and received a medal a certificate and a
scholarship of RMB ¥5000
The EQuiz Competition 2017 organized by the Modern Educational Research Society
Limited was held from 20 February to 21 May 2017 With the effort of our F1
students our school has obtained the second runner-up in the Hong Kong Island
Schools Category
Reflections
The EITP was successfully implemented with good responses from students Both
teachers and students learn together not just on upgrading their IT knowledge
enhancing their logical thinking and creativity but also through group-built projects
sharing of outcomes and peer evaluation a learning community with a culture of life-
long learning is nurtured among teachers and students SPCS is a learning school in a
learning world for a learning century
School resources (both IT tools and programmes) were available and sufficient High
performance 3D printers programmable robotics galaxy tabs and software licences
for animation and 3D modeling were purchased and installed on demand A mobile
computer lab with about 40 new notebook computers was set up to provide venues for
EITP lessons
BTEC subjects are welcomed by students as continuous assessment rather than
examinations are used to grade students abilities and thus can cater for different
learning needs
Fourth Priority To take advantage of the One Belt One Road policy to broaden the
global outlook of our Paulinians
Achievements
On 25 and 26 of February 2017 our schoolrsquos health club has participated in the ldquoBelt
and Road Cultural Carnivalrdquo organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women to
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and has obtained
the Championship for the Most Representative Award The team members team
members comprised of F3 to F5 students They were awarded a certificate and a book
coupon of $1500
Reflections
The One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) is a development strategy proposed by the
Chinese President Xi Jingping(習近平) during 2013 In 2015 the Education Bureau stressed
14
the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
15
Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
16
OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
17
SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
65
Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
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The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
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The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
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Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
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Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
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Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
5
Number of School Days
The total number of school days was 194
KLA English
Language
Education
Chinese
Language
Education
Mathematics
Education
PSH
Education
Science
Education
Technology
Education
Arts
Education
Physical
Education
Liberal
Studies
F1 161 196 143 196 89 54 89 5 36
F2 161 196 143 196 89 54 89 5 36
F3 125 196
125
125
125
196
125
466 (depends on subject choice)
466 (depends on subject choice)
537 (depends on subject choice)
5 54
F4 125 125 125 518 (depends on subject choice) 5 71
F5 125 143 143 410 (depends on subject choice) 5 143
F6 125 143 143 410 (depends on subject choice) 5 143
GCEAS 143 71 178 572 (depends on subject choice) 5 -
GCEA2 - - 268 696 (depends on subject choice) 5 -
Class Organization and Enrolment The school reopened on 1 September 2016 with a total number of 1190 students in thirty-six
classes There were six classes in each Form The breakdown of the enrolment number of
1190 students was as follows
Form One Two Three Four Five Six Total
No of classes 6 6 6 6 6 6 36
Enrolment 241 230 204 192 165 158 1190
Studentsrsquo Attendance Studentsrsquo attendance was satisfactory with the average rate being 974
Form One Two Three Four Five Six Overall
Attendance Rate 986 978 979 974 967 961 974
Catholic Students
The number of Catholic students was 341 making up 288 of the total student population
Four students were baptized during the Easter Vigil
6
School Formal Curriculum for 2016 -2017
KLA Form Subjects F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
English Language
Education
English Language
Literature in English
English as a First Language
English as a Second Language
Chinese Foreign
Language
Education
Chinese Language
Chinese Literature
Ming Yi
French
Spanish
Chinese as a Second Language
Mathematics
Education
Mathematics
FurtherPure Mathematics
DSE Mathematics Module I amp II
Science Education Integrated Science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Technology
Education
Computer LiteracyICT
AccountingBAFS
Home Management
PSH Education Economics
Geography
History
Chinese History
Religious Studies Ethics
Liberal Studies
Business Studies
Learning to Learn
Health Education
Arts Education Visual Arts Art and Design
Music
Physical Education Physical Education
Applied Learning Foundation in Chinese Medicine ndash Mode 1
Film amp Video Studies ndash Mode 1
BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills
L2 The Principles of Coaching Sport
L3 Art amp Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
L3 Performing Arts (Dance)
L3 Information Technology
7
Achievements and Reflection on Major Concerns of 2016-2017
Major Concerns
First Priority To sustain a diverse and innovative curriculum and assessment that
offers multiple pathways to students so as to prepare them for entry into
tertiary education either locally or abroad
Achievements
Diverse curriculum and subject choices
The school continued to offer multiple curricula - BTEC IGCSE NSS (with APL)
GCE IAL and diverse subject choices for students to cater for different learning
needs and to broaden study pathways has been welcomed by both parents and
students The outstanding results released from IGCSE HKDSE and GCEIAL has
been posted up on the bulletin boards for review
Following the smooth implementation of five BTEC courses in 2015-16 two more
new BTEC courses namely BTEC L3 Performing Arts (Dance) and BTEC L2
Principles of Coaching Sport began teaching in September 2016 In addition the 1st
cohort of the BTEC Art amp Design Business Creative Media Production and
Information Technology students completed their course in June 2017 and received
their certificates in September 2017
IGCSE English as a First Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL)
were both offered to students as an alternative in the F4 curriculum Many students
took the EFL examinations and achieved excellent results in the IGCSE examination
This curriculum arrangement with an infusion of HKDSE English components can
cater for the diverse range of student ability and lays a strong foundation for the
HKDSE English Language examination
To strengthen Chinese proficiency additional Chinese lessons were offered to F3 and
F4 students in the regular time table while remedial lessons were offered to F1 amp
F2 students during the 9th
period and F5 amp F6 students during DIP and post-
examination period In addition to the school-based self-study Chinese language
handbooks for both the Junior Form and Senior Form students were developed and
published to enhance their reading skills
Extra modules on Edexcel Further Mathematics were opened and taught by a
Mathematics expert in the 9th
period on Saturdays during DIP and school holidays
The knowledge gained provides more options in studentsrsquo curriculum choices and
better improve the quality of their applications for tertiary institutions
A total of 199 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses conducted by the
School of Modern Languages HKU
One Form 6 student completed with Distinction the Foundation in Chinese Medicine
an Applied Learning programme offered by HKU SPACE
8
Throughout the academic year teachers attended different seminars and workshops
on BTEC IGCSE GCEIAL NSS and SBA conducted by the Edexcel EDB
HKEAA or tertiary institutions These serve to enrich teachersrsquo professional
understanding of the latest curriculum developments in their KLAs
Parents and students found the F2 Parentsrsquo Day and the F2 Parentsrsquo Day useful as
they could have gain a better understanding of the requirements of various subject
choices and career pathways offered by different subject combinations
Career Life Planning amp Preparation for further studies
An additional Careers and Higher Education Counselor was employed for the sixth
year to plan and coordinate life planning education for Form 1 to Form 3 students
during Form Periods The counselor also specialized in offering careers advice to
senior form students reviewing studentsrsquo personal statements and training them for
interview skills
The Careers and Further Studies Team also organized comprehensive activities to
prepare students for their further studies Various UK and local universities were
invited to our school to give admissions talks as well as subject-specific talks on Law
and MedicalDental Sciences to our senior form students Sharing sessions by
graduates studying in various tertiaryuniversity programmes were also arranged which
allowed our students to have a more in-depth understanding of the structure requirements
and characteristics of the programmes Other career-related activities including
workshops on preparing SLP CVs personal statements and interview skills and job-
shadowing programmes run with SPCS Alumni and PTA were also provided
Individual and group counselling services were also offered
For F4 students a special half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organised during
the post-examination period During this Workshop students learned a variety of
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes as well as a series
of career-building strategies which not only helped the students set their academic and
career goals but also helped them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to make
informed curriculum choices and career plans
The Student Learning Profile system was implemented successfully All Form 1 to
Form 6 students became acquainted with the features of the system The system was
especially useful for Form 6 students enabling them to work out their own OEA for
JUPASNon-JUPAS or UCAS applications
As before overseas study tours to Stanford University (USA) Brescia University
College (Canada) University of Oxford (UK) Empire Mock Trial in New York
(USA) Tsinghua University (China) the Sichuan Service Tour (China) and the
Environmental Tour at Foshan (China) were organized to give students a taste of
university learning develop their self-management skills foster mutual understanding
across cultural backgrounds create native-language learning environments and to
appreciate diverse learning experiences
9
In addition various talent programmes like the Nanjing Science Tour Summer Biological Research Module VR Experiential Tour HKUST Summer STEM Programme and HKUST Summer Global Seminar Course were offered to F3 to F5 students who are good at science and humanities during the post-examination period These programmes provided students with valuable opportunities to attend in-depth theoretical courses to do scientific research and experiments to interact with professors and world-class experts in the fields concerned
Reflections
The Applied Learning programme has been further promoted to students and parents A wider careers spectrum like Chinese Medicine The Essentials of Dramatic Arts Fashion and Image Design and Medical Laboratory Science will be offered to students to broaden students further studies and careers pathways
To cater for students diverse interests and to maximise their learning opportunities the Wednesday DIP has been extended and ends at 450 pm This successful policy has enabled students to join 2 different DIP classes every Wednesday afternoon Students can attend class like orchestra dance or sports in one DIP session to develop their interests and in the second DIP session they can join an enrichment class of BTEC STEM or EITP
Second Priority To make good preparations for the coming ESR so as to ensure that we
reach the performance targets set down by EDB for the renewal of the third service agreement
Achievements The External School Review (ESR)
The ESR was conducted in January 2017 by a team of inspectors and professionals from the Education Bureau Its purpose was to validate the schoolrsquos self-evaluation (SSE) and its impact on the schoolrsquos development and to give suggestions to facilitate the schoolrsquos continuous improvement and development
In preparing for the ESR the school put the item as one area of concern in its school plan of 2016-17 Immediately following the first staff meeting on 21 August 2016 the school organized a full-day pre-ESR staff training on 29 August 2016 Under the lead of Ms Jane Cheng a veteran expert in school review teachers were well familiarized with the ways they should work to face the review in a positive manner To strengthen their ideas a forum was organized close to the day of review
From October to December 2016 with the help of advisers like Ms Jane Cheng Mr HC Wong and Mr Stephen Lui individual panel heads conducted regular lesson observations of their panel members to consolidate and share good practices Individual teacher advisers and moderators briefed the student office-bearers of the Prefectsrsquo Board clubs and societies By involving the students parents and PTA we share a common vision and are better prepared in paving way for the Review On top of this the Leadership Team had regular meetings on of Monday mornings to closely monitor the progress of the ESR preparation
10
Under the lead of the school principal and the joint effort of all panel heads and leaders of
all functional groups teachers and students parent representatives and SMC members
have all done their part excellently and the school obtained an outstanding ESR report
The only suggestion for improvement is that some teachers should enhance their class
teaching more effectively by extending studentsrsquo learning through asking higher-order
questions and providing more challenging tasks to stretch studentsrsquo potential
The ESR Report was translated into Chinese The bilingual report is uploaded to the
school website for the reference of members of the public
Reflections
The school as a whole has actually had many good practices in providing a quality
education We have imbedded school self-evaluation practice into our everyday school
routines of all departments and functional groups The brief preparation before the ESR has
enabled all stakeholders to be more receptive to the review and re-focus their key tasks The
suggestion given by the ESR officers however has also reminded our teachers that while
teaching regular lessons in a routine manner most of the time we should seriously consider
raising our questioning techniques to a higher level to stretch our students with a view to
enabling them to scale new heights In this connection the school has included this issue as
the third priority of the schoolrsquos major concerns that is ldquoTo continue uplifting the ceiling of
Paulinians through reading and challenging them with high-order thinking questionsrdquo in our
school plan of 2017-18
Third Priority To prepare students for the fast-changing technological world through
the adoption of STEMSTEAM EITP BTEC APL and the
construction of the Augmented Reality at our newly built Smart Oasis
Achievements
Enriched Information Technology Programme (EITP)
Being selected by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)
as one of the EITP partner schools the school is receiving funding (total of HK$5M)
to provide enhanced IT training for F2 to F6 students for four cohorts from the
201516 school year to the 202223 school year
In addition talks site visits and tours were arranged to give students the opportunities
to meet the IT professionals and to gain a better understanding of the future
development of todays digital society
In this year 78 F2 students and 61 F3 students were recruited in the programme The
students were divided into a Wednesday group and a Saturday group to attend classes
and workshops on different modules (24 hours of learning per module) The modules
include Digital Creativity Mobile Apps Digital Games Web Authoring problem
solving and programming 3D design and modelling Robotics and sensors and
Internet of Things
11
BTEC Programme
Eight BTEC courses
L3 Art and Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical
Theatre Dance)
L2 Principles of Coaching Sport
L2 Home Cooking Skills
The above BTEC courses were implemented smoothly with a total enrolment of 107 students
In particular
Two External Verifications (EV) were held successfully for each BTEC subject where
good practices were identified and guidance for further development was given by the
Standards Verifier All EV reports have assured us that our BTEC courses are
operating well with high quality while maintaining international standards
The students of BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills L3 Art and Design L3 Business and
L3 Creative Media Production completed their courses in June 2017 and received
their certificates in July 2017
The L3 Certificate Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) students were recommended by
the EV to upgrade to L3 Subsidiary Diploma Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) as a
result of their outstanding performances
A F5 BTEC Art and Design student received the 2017 Outstanding Student Award
from Pearson for her outstanding performance
STEMSTEAM
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region and to promote creativity and the innovative use of
3D printing among the younger generation in Hong Kong the Hong Kong
Productivity Council (HKPC) has launched the ldquoHong Kong Secondary Schools 3D
Printing Design Competitionrdquo under the theme of ldquoOur Glamorous Victoria Harbourrdquo
By using 3D Design software and 3D printing technologies five F3 students have
redesigned and fabricated the Hopwell Centre The award presentation ceremony cum
model lighting ceremony was held on 16 July 2017 Our team has got the Merit
award Their design together with more than 1000 pieces of 3D-printed objects
formed a mega Victoria Harbour model with an area exceeding 35 square metres all
set created the first Guinness World Record on the largest number of 3D-printed
sculptures on a single display
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has organized a Secondary School
Mathematics and Science Competition in 2017 One F5 student obtained a medal in
the Chemistry section while another F5 student obtained medals in both the Biology
and Chemistry sections In addition there were 3 High Distinction awards in Biology
9 in Chemistry and 1 in Mathematics
12
On 21 May 2017 two teams of F4 students participated in the final judging of the
Roche Young Scientist Award One team won the Champion and the Most Liked
Project Award Healthcare Professionals Vote with their project ldquoManufacture of
Artificial Skinrdquo They were awarded $1000 book coupon trophies certificates and a
5-day educational trip to Roche headquarters in Switzerland Another F4 team
attained the first runner-up with their project ldquoMilk for Everyone Immobilized
Lactase Beadsrdquo They received $5000 book coupon trophies and certificates In
addition our school also received the ldquoSupporting School in Science Awardrdquo
The final round of Hong Kong Chemistry Olympiad for Secondary Schools 2017
organized by the Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education
Hong Kong Chemical Society Royal Society of Chemistry and the Education Bureau
was held on 29 Apr 2017 A team of F5 students won the Champion with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo
They were awarded a trophy gold medals $1000 book coupon and certificates
The Prize-giving Ceremony of the ldquoDigi-sciencerdquo Video Production Competition for
Hong Kong Secondary Schools 2017 organized by the Hong Kong Association for
Science and Mathematics Education and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and
Certification was held on 29 Apr 2017 In the senior secondary division a team of F5
students won the Champion with their video titled Fake Sugar in Drinksrdquo They were
awarded $1000 book coupon and certificates In the junior secondary division a team
of students from F3S produced their videos titled ldquoBigger the Betterrdquo They obtained
merit and were awarded $300 book coupon and certificates
The final judging cum award presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Student
Science Project Competition 2017 jointly organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission as well as Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation was held on 14 April 2017 In the Senior Investigation Division a team of F5 students obtained the 1
st Runner-up with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo Another team of F4 students obtained merit with their project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo Winners were awarded trophies certificates and book coupons As for the Scientific Wallchart Division one F5 student won the 1
st Prize and received a
certificate and book coupons
On 11 March 2017 Paulinians participated in the Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition 2016-2017 organized by the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association Science Innovation Centre In the Research and Invention Category a team of F4 students received the 1
st Place Award with their
project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo while another team of F4 students also won the 3
rd Place Award with their project ldquoBiodegradable pH-Sensitive Hydrogel
Beads For Controlled Release of Active Agentsrdquo In addition all teams received merit awards
A team of F2 and F4 students won the 1st Runners-up in the Hydroponic Device
Design Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony 2016-2017 organized by the
Hydroponic Society
13
The Final Judging of the 16th Awarding Program for Future Scientists (第十六屆
「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was held in Shanghai from 24 to 29 October 2016
Ninety-eight finalists were selected from 883 representatives involving 23 provinces
cities and autonomous regions of China Assessment was based on a written test in
scientific knowledge together with an integrated assessment on personal quality and a
project presentation One F6 student won the 3rd
Place Award with her project
entitled ldquoLab made paint reinventedrdquo and received a medal a certificate and a
scholarship of RMB ¥5000
The EQuiz Competition 2017 organized by the Modern Educational Research Society
Limited was held from 20 February to 21 May 2017 With the effort of our F1
students our school has obtained the second runner-up in the Hong Kong Island
Schools Category
Reflections
The EITP was successfully implemented with good responses from students Both
teachers and students learn together not just on upgrading their IT knowledge
enhancing their logical thinking and creativity but also through group-built projects
sharing of outcomes and peer evaluation a learning community with a culture of life-
long learning is nurtured among teachers and students SPCS is a learning school in a
learning world for a learning century
School resources (both IT tools and programmes) were available and sufficient High
performance 3D printers programmable robotics galaxy tabs and software licences
for animation and 3D modeling were purchased and installed on demand A mobile
computer lab with about 40 new notebook computers was set up to provide venues for
EITP lessons
BTEC subjects are welcomed by students as continuous assessment rather than
examinations are used to grade students abilities and thus can cater for different
learning needs
Fourth Priority To take advantage of the One Belt One Road policy to broaden the
global outlook of our Paulinians
Achievements
On 25 and 26 of February 2017 our schoolrsquos health club has participated in the ldquoBelt
and Road Cultural Carnivalrdquo organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women to
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and has obtained
the Championship for the Most Representative Award The team members team
members comprised of F3 to F5 students They were awarded a certificate and a book
coupon of $1500
Reflections
The One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) is a development strategy proposed by the
Chinese President Xi Jingping(習近平) during 2013 In 2015 the Education Bureau stressed
14
the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
15
Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
16
OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
17
SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
65
Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
65
The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
65
The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
65
Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
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Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
6
School Formal Curriculum for 2016 -2017
KLA Form Subjects F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
English Language
Education
English Language
Literature in English
English as a First Language
English as a Second Language
Chinese Foreign
Language
Education
Chinese Language
Chinese Literature
Ming Yi
French
Spanish
Chinese as a Second Language
Mathematics
Education
Mathematics
FurtherPure Mathematics
DSE Mathematics Module I amp II
Science Education Integrated Science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Technology
Education
Computer LiteracyICT
AccountingBAFS
Home Management
PSH Education Economics
Geography
History
Chinese History
Religious Studies Ethics
Liberal Studies
Business Studies
Learning to Learn
Health Education
Arts Education Visual Arts Art and Design
Music
Physical Education Physical Education
Applied Learning Foundation in Chinese Medicine ndash Mode 1
Film amp Video Studies ndash Mode 1
BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills
L2 The Principles of Coaching Sport
L3 Art amp Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
L3 Performing Arts (Dance)
L3 Information Technology
7
Achievements and Reflection on Major Concerns of 2016-2017
Major Concerns
First Priority To sustain a diverse and innovative curriculum and assessment that
offers multiple pathways to students so as to prepare them for entry into
tertiary education either locally or abroad
Achievements
Diverse curriculum and subject choices
The school continued to offer multiple curricula - BTEC IGCSE NSS (with APL)
GCE IAL and diverse subject choices for students to cater for different learning
needs and to broaden study pathways has been welcomed by both parents and
students The outstanding results released from IGCSE HKDSE and GCEIAL has
been posted up on the bulletin boards for review
Following the smooth implementation of five BTEC courses in 2015-16 two more
new BTEC courses namely BTEC L3 Performing Arts (Dance) and BTEC L2
Principles of Coaching Sport began teaching in September 2016 In addition the 1st
cohort of the BTEC Art amp Design Business Creative Media Production and
Information Technology students completed their course in June 2017 and received
their certificates in September 2017
IGCSE English as a First Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL)
were both offered to students as an alternative in the F4 curriculum Many students
took the EFL examinations and achieved excellent results in the IGCSE examination
This curriculum arrangement with an infusion of HKDSE English components can
cater for the diverse range of student ability and lays a strong foundation for the
HKDSE English Language examination
To strengthen Chinese proficiency additional Chinese lessons were offered to F3 and
F4 students in the regular time table while remedial lessons were offered to F1 amp
F2 students during the 9th
period and F5 amp F6 students during DIP and post-
examination period In addition to the school-based self-study Chinese language
handbooks for both the Junior Form and Senior Form students were developed and
published to enhance their reading skills
Extra modules on Edexcel Further Mathematics were opened and taught by a
Mathematics expert in the 9th
period on Saturdays during DIP and school holidays
The knowledge gained provides more options in studentsrsquo curriculum choices and
better improve the quality of their applications for tertiary institutions
A total of 199 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses conducted by the
School of Modern Languages HKU
One Form 6 student completed with Distinction the Foundation in Chinese Medicine
an Applied Learning programme offered by HKU SPACE
8
Throughout the academic year teachers attended different seminars and workshops
on BTEC IGCSE GCEIAL NSS and SBA conducted by the Edexcel EDB
HKEAA or tertiary institutions These serve to enrich teachersrsquo professional
understanding of the latest curriculum developments in their KLAs
Parents and students found the F2 Parentsrsquo Day and the F2 Parentsrsquo Day useful as
they could have gain a better understanding of the requirements of various subject
choices and career pathways offered by different subject combinations
Career Life Planning amp Preparation for further studies
An additional Careers and Higher Education Counselor was employed for the sixth
year to plan and coordinate life planning education for Form 1 to Form 3 students
during Form Periods The counselor also specialized in offering careers advice to
senior form students reviewing studentsrsquo personal statements and training them for
interview skills
The Careers and Further Studies Team also organized comprehensive activities to
prepare students for their further studies Various UK and local universities were
invited to our school to give admissions talks as well as subject-specific talks on Law
and MedicalDental Sciences to our senior form students Sharing sessions by
graduates studying in various tertiaryuniversity programmes were also arranged which
allowed our students to have a more in-depth understanding of the structure requirements
and characteristics of the programmes Other career-related activities including
workshops on preparing SLP CVs personal statements and interview skills and job-
shadowing programmes run with SPCS Alumni and PTA were also provided
Individual and group counselling services were also offered
For F4 students a special half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organised during
the post-examination period During this Workshop students learned a variety of
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes as well as a series
of career-building strategies which not only helped the students set their academic and
career goals but also helped them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to make
informed curriculum choices and career plans
The Student Learning Profile system was implemented successfully All Form 1 to
Form 6 students became acquainted with the features of the system The system was
especially useful for Form 6 students enabling them to work out their own OEA for
JUPASNon-JUPAS or UCAS applications
As before overseas study tours to Stanford University (USA) Brescia University
College (Canada) University of Oxford (UK) Empire Mock Trial in New York
(USA) Tsinghua University (China) the Sichuan Service Tour (China) and the
Environmental Tour at Foshan (China) were organized to give students a taste of
university learning develop their self-management skills foster mutual understanding
across cultural backgrounds create native-language learning environments and to
appreciate diverse learning experiences
9
In addition various talent programmes like the Nanjing Science Tour Summer Biological Research Module VR Experiential Tour HKUST Summer STEM Programme and HKUST Summer Global Seminar Course were offered to F3 to F5 students who are good at science and humanities during the post-examination period These programmes provided students with valuable opportunities to attend in-depth theoretical courses to do scientific research and experiments to interact with professors and world-class experts in the fields concerned
Reflections
The Applied Learning programme has been further promoted to students and parents A wider careers spectrum like Chinese Medicine The Essentials of Dramatic Arts Fashion and Image Design and Medical Laboratory Science will be offered to students to broaden students further studies and careers pathways
To cater for students diverse interests and to maximise their learning opportunities the Wednesday DIP has been extended and ends at 450 pm This successful policy has enabled students to join 2 different DIP classes every Wednesday afternoon Students can attend class like orchestra dance or sports in one DIP session to develop their interests and in the second DIP session they can join an enrichment class of BTEC STEM or EITP
Second Priority To make good preparations for the coming ESR so as to ensure that we
reach the performance targets set down by EDB for the renewal of the third service agreement
Achievements The External School Review (ESR)
The ESR was conducted in January 2017 by a team of inspectors and professionals from the Education Bureau Its purpose was to validate the schoolrsquos self-evaluation (SSE) and its impact on the schoolrsquos development and to give suggestions to facilitate the schoolrsquos continuous improvement and development
In preparing for the ESR the school put the item as one area of concern in its school plan of 2016-17 Immediately following the first staff meeting on 21 August 2016 the school organized a full-day pre-ESR staff training on 29 August 2016 Under the lead of Ms Jane Cheng a veteran expert in school review teachers were well familiarized with the ways they should work to face the review in a positive manner To strengthen their ideas a forum was organized close to the day of review
From October to December 2016 with the help of advisers like Ms Jane Cheng Mr HC Wong and Mr Stephen Lui individual panel heads conducted regular lesson observations of their panel members to consolidate and share good practices Individual teacher advisers and moderators briefed the student office-bearers of the Prefectsrsquo Board clubs and societies By involving the students parents and PTA we share a common vision and are better prepared in paving way for the Review On top of this the Leadership Team had regular meetings on of Monday mornings to closely monitor the progress of the ESR preparation
10
Under the lead of the school principal and the joint effort of all panel heads and leaders of
all functional groups teachers and students parent representatives and SMC members
have all done their part excellently and the school obtained an outstanding ESR report
The only suggestion for improvement is that some teachers should enhance their class
teaching more effectively by extending studentsrsquo learning through asking higher-order
questions and providing more challenging tasks to stretch studentsrsquo potential
The ESR Report was translated into Chinese The bilingual report is uploaded to the
school website for the reference of members of the public
Reflections
The school as a whole has actually had many good practices in providing a quality
education We have imbedded school self-evaluation practice into our everyday school
routines of all departments and functional groups The brief preparation before the ESR has
enabled all stakeholders to be more receptive to the review and re-focus their key tasks The
suggestion given by the ESR officers however has also reminded our teachers that while
teaching regular lessons in a routine manner most of the time we should seriously consider
raising our questioning techniques to a higher level to stretch our students with a view to
enabling them to scale new heights In this connection the school has included this issue as
the third priority of the schoolrsquos major concerns that is ldquoTo continue uplifting the ceiling of
Paulinians through reading and challenging them with high-order thinking questionsrdquo in our
school plan of 2017-18
Third Priority To prepare students for the fast-changing technological world through
the adoption of STEMSTEAM EITP BTEC APL and the
construction of the Augmented Reality at our newly built Smart Oasis
Achievements
Enriched Information Technology Programme (EITP)
Being selected by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)
as one of the EITP partner schools the school is receiving funding (total of HK$5M)
to provide enhanced IT training for F2 to F6 students for four cohorts from the
201516 school year to the 202223 school year
In addition talks site visits and tours were arranged to give students the opportunities
to meet the IT professionals and to gain a better understanding of the future
development of todays digital society
In this year 78 F2 students and 61 F3 students were recruited in the programme The
students were divided into a Wednesday group and a Saturday group to attend classes
and workshops on different modules (24 hours of learning per module) The modules
include Digital Creativity Mobile Apps Digital Games Web Authoring problem
solving and programming 3D design and modelling Robotics and sensors and
Internet of Things
11
BTEC Programme
Eight BTEC courses
L3 Art and Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical
Theatre Dance)
L2 Principles of Coaching Sport
L2 Home Cooking Skills
The above BTEC courses were implemented smoothly with a total enrolment of 107 students
In particular
Two External Verifications (EV) were held successfully for each BTEC subject where
good practices were identified and guidance for further development was given by the
Standards Verifier All EV reports have assured us that our BTEC courses are
operating well with high quality while maintaining international standards
The students of BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills L3 Art and Design L3 Business and
L3 Creative Media Production completed their courses in June 2017 and received
their certificates in July 2017
The L3 Certificate Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) students were recommended by
the EV to upgrade to L3 Subsidiary Diploma Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) as a
result of their outstanding performances
A F5 BTEC Art and Design student received the 2017 Outstanding Student Award
from Pearson for her outstanding performance
STEMSTEAM
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region and to promote creativity and the innovative use of
3D printing among the younger generation in Hong Kong the Hong Kong
Productivity Council (HKPC) has launched the ldquoHong Kong Secondary Schools 3D
Printing Design Competitionrdquo under the theme of ldquoOur Glamorous Victoria Harbourrdquo
By using 3D Design software and 3D printing technologies five F3 students have
redesigned and fabricated the Hopwell Centre The award presentation ceremony cum
model lighting ceremony was held on 16 July 2017 Our team has got the Merit
award Their design together with more than 1000 pieces of 3D-printed objects
formed a mega Victoria Harbour model with an area exceeding 35 square metres all
set created the first Guinness World Record on the largest number of 3D-printed
sculptures on a single display
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has organized a Secondary School
Mathematics and Science Competition in 2017 One F5 student obtained a medal in
the Chemistry section while another F5 student obtained medals in both the Biology
and Chemistry sections In addition there were 3 High Distinction awards in Biology
9 in Chemistry and 1 in Mathematics
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On 21 May 2017 two teams of F4 students participated in the final judging of the
Roche Young Scientist Award One team won the Champion and the Most Liked
Project Award Healthcare Professionals Vote with their project ldquoManufacture of
Artificial Skinrdquo They were awarded $1000 book coupon trophies certificates and a
5-day educational trip to Roche headquarters in Switzerland Another F4 team
attained the first runner-up with their project ldquoMilk for Everyone Immobilized
Lactase Beadsrdquo They received $5000 book coupon trophies and certificates In
addition our school also received the ldquoSupporting School in Science Awardrdquo
The final round of Hong Kong Chemistry Olympiad for Secondary Schools 2017
organized by the Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education
Hong Kong Chemical Society Royal Society of Chemistry and the Education Bureau
was held on 29 Apr 2017 A team of F5 students won the Champion with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo
They were awarded a trophy gold medals $1000 book coupon and certificates
The Prize-giving Ceremony of the ldquoDigi-sciencerdquo Video Production Competition for
Hong Kong Secondary Schools 2017 organized by the Hong Kong Association for
Science and Mathematics Education and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and
Certification was held on 29 Apr 2017 In the senior secondary division a team of F5
students won the Champion with their video titled Fake Sugar in Drinksrdquo They were
awarded $1000 book coupon and certificates In the junior secondary division a team
of students from F3S produced their videos titled ldquoBigger the Betterrdquo They obtained
merit and were awarded $300 book coupon and certificates
The final judging cum award presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Student
Science Project Competition 2017 jointly organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission as well as Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation was held on 14 April 2017 In the Senior Investigation Division a team of F5 students obtained the 1
st Runner-up with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo Another team of F4 students obtained merit with their project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo Winners were awarded trophies certificates and book coupons As for the Scientific Wallchart Division one F5 student won the 1
st Prize and received a
certificate and book coupons
On 11 March 2017 Paulinians participated in the Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition 2016-2017 organized by the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association Science Innovation Centre In the Research and Invention Category a team of F4 students received the 1
st Place Award with their
project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo while another team of F4 students also won the 3
rd Place Award with their project ldquoBiodegradable pH-Sensitive Hydrogel
Beads For Controlled Release of Active Agentsrdquo In addition all teams received merit awards
A team of F2 and F4 students won the 1st Runners-up in the Hydroponic Device
Design Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony 2016-2017 organized by the
Hydroponic Society
13
The Final Judging of the 16th Awarding Program for Future Scientists (第十六屆
「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was held in Shanghai from 24 to 29 October 2016
Ninety-eight finalists were selected from 883 representatives involving 23 provinces
cities and autonomous regions of China Assessment was based on a written test in
scientific knowledge together with an integrated assessment on personal quality and a
project presentation One F6 student won the 3rd
Place Award with her project
entitled ldquoLab made paint reinventedrdquo and received a medal a certificate and a
scholarship of RMB ¥5000
The EQuiz Competition 2017 organized by the Modern Educational Research Society
Limited was held from 20 February to 21 May 2017 With the effort of our F1
students our school has obtained the second runner-up in the Hong Kong Island
Schools Category
Reflections
The EITP was successfully implemented with good responses from students Both
teachers and students learn together not just on upgrading their IT knowledge
enhancing their logical thinking and creativity but also through group-built projects
sharing of outcomes and peer evaluation a learning community with a culture of life-
long learning is nurtured among teachers and students SPCS is a learning school in a
learning world for a learning century
School resources (both IT tools and programmes) were available and sufficient High
performance 3D printers programmable robotics galaxy tabs and software licences
for animation and 3D modeling were purchased and installed on demand A mobile
computer lab with about 40 new notebook computers was set up to provide venues for
EITP lessons
BTEC subjects are welcomed by students as continuous assessment rather than
examinations are used to grade students abilities and thus can cater for different
learning needs
Fourth Priority To take advantage of the One Belt One Road policy to broaden the
global outlook of our Paulinians
Achievements
On 25 and 26 of February 2017 our schoolrsquos health club has participated in the ldquoBelt
and Road Cultural Carnivalrdquo organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women to
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and has obtained
the Championship for the Most Representative Award The team members team
members comprised of F3 to F5 students They were awarded a certificate and a book
coupon of $1500
Reflections
The One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) is a development strategy proposed by the
Chinese President Xi Jingping(習近平) during 2013 In 2015 the Education Bureau stressed
14
the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
15
Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
16
OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
17
SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
65
Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
65
The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
65
The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
65
Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
65
To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
65
Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
65
they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
7
Achievements and Reflection on Major Concerns of 2016-2017
Major Concerns
First Priority To sustain a diverse and innovative curriculum and assessment that
offers multiple pathways to students so as to prepare them for entry into
tertiary education either locally or abroad
Achievements
Diverse curriculum and subject choices
The school continued to offer multiple curricula - BTEC IGCSE NSS (with APL)
GCE IAL and diverse subject choices for students to cater for different learning
needs and to broaden study pathways has been welcomed by both parents and
students The outstanding results released from IGCSE HKDSE and GCEIAL has
been posted up on the bulletin boards for review
Following the smooth implementation of five BTEC courses in 2015-16 two more
new BTEC courses namely BTEC L3 Performing Arts (Dance) and BTEC L2
Principles of Coaching Sport began teaching in September 2016 In addition the 1st
cohort of the BTEC Art amp Design Business Creative Media Production and
Information Technology students completed their course in June 2017 and received
their certificates in September 2017
IGCSE English as a First Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL)
were both offered to students as an alternative in the F4 curriculum Many students
took the EFL examinations and achieved excellent results in the IGCSE examination
This curriculum arrangement with an infusion of HKDSE English components can
cater for the diverse range of student ability and lays a strong foundation for the
HKDSE English Language examination
To strengthen Chinese proficiency additional Chinese lessons were offered to F3 and
F4 students in the regular time table while remedial lessons were offered to F1 amp
F2 students during the 9th
period and F5 amp F6 students during DIP and post-
examination period In addition to the school-based self-study Chinese language
handbooks for both the Junior Form and Senior Form students were developed and
published to enhance their reading skills
Extra modules on Edexcel Further Mathematics were opened and taught by a
Mathematics expert in the 9th
period on Saturdays during DIP and school holidays
The knowledge gained provides more options in studentsrsquo curriculum choices and
better improve the quality of their applications for tertiary institutions
A total of 199 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses conducted by the
School of Modern Languages HKU
One Form 6 student completed with Distinction the Foundation in Chinese Medicine
an Applied Learning programme offered by HKU SPACE
8
Throughout the academic year teachers attended different seminars and workshops
on BTEC IGCSE GCEIAL NSS and SBA conducted by the Edexcel EDB
HKEAA or tertiary institutions These serve to enrich teachersrsquo professional
understanding of the latest curriculum developments in their KLAs
Parents and students found the F2 Parentsrsquo Day and the F2 Parentsrsquo Day useful as
they could have gain a better understanding of the requirements of various subject
choices and career pathways offered by different subject combinations
Career Life Planning amp Preparation for further studies
An additional Careers and Higher Education Counselor was employed for the sixth
year to plan and coordinate life planning education for Form 1 to Form 3 students
during Form Periods The counselor also specialized in offering careers advice to
senior form students reviewing studentsrsquo personal statements and training them for
interview skills
The Careers and Further Studies Team also organized comprehensive activities to
prepare students for their further studies Various UK and local universities were
invited to our school to give admissions talks as well as subject-specific talks on Law
and MedicalDental Sciences to our senior form students Sharing sessions by
graduates studying in various tertiaryuniversity programmes were also arranged which
allowed our students to have a more in-depth understanding of the structure requirements
and characteristics of the programmes Other career-related activities including
workshops on preparing SLP CVs personal statements and interview skills and job-
shadowing programmes run with SPCS Alumni and PTA were also provided
Individual and group counselling services were also offered
For F4 students a special half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organised during
the post-examination period During this Workshop students learned a variety of
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes as well as a series
of career-building strategies which not only helped the students set their academic and
career goals but also helped them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to make
informed curriculum choices and career plans
The Student Learning Profile system was implemented successfully All Form 1 to
Form 6 students became acquainted with the features of the system The system was
especially useful for Form 6 students enabling them to work out their own OEA for
JUPASNon-JUPAS or UCAS applications
As before overseas study tours to Stanford University (USA) Brescia University
College (Canada) University of Oxford (UK) Empire Mock Trial in New York
(USA) Tsinghua University (China) the Sichuan Service Tour (China) and the
Environmental Tour at Foshan (China) were organized to give students a taste of
university learning develop their self-management skills foster mutual understanding
across cultural backgrounds create native-language learning environments and to
appreciate diverse learning experiences
9
In addition various talent programmes like the Nanjing Science Tour Summer Biological Research Module VR Experiential Tour HKUST Summer STEM Programme and HKUST Summer Global Seminar Course were offered to F3 to F5 students who are good at science and humanities during the post-examination period These programmes provided students with valuable opportunities to attend in-depth theoretical courses to do scientific research and experiments to interact with professors and world-class experts in the fields concerned
Reflections
The Applied Learning programme has been further promoted to students and parents A wider careers spectrum like Chinese Medicine The Essentials of Dramatic Arts Fashion and Image Design and Medical Laboratory Science will be offered to students to broaden students further studies and careers pathways
To cater for students diverse interests and to maximise their learning opportunities the Wednesday DIP has been extended and ends at 450 pm This successful policy has enabled students to join 2 different DIP classes every Wednesday afternoon Students can attend class like orchestra dance or sports in one DIP session to develop their interests and in the second DIP session they can join an enrichment class of BTEC STEM or EITP
Second Priority To make good preparations for the coming ESR so as to ensure that we
reach the performance targets set down by EDB for the renewal of the third service agreement
Achievements The External School Review (ESR)
The ESR was conducted in January 2017 by a team of inspectors and professionals from the Education Bureau Its purpose was to validate the schoolrsquos self-evaluation (SSE) and its impact on the schoolrsquos development and to give suggestions to facilitate the schoolrsquos continuous improvement and development
In preparing for the ESR the school put the item as one area of concern in its school plan of 2016-17 Immediately following the first staff meeting on 21 August 2016 the school organized a full-day pre-ESR staff training on 29 August 2016 Under the lead of Ms Jane Cheng a veteran expert in school review teachers were well familiarized with the ways they should work to face the review in a positive manner To strengthen their ideas a forum was organized close to the day of review
From October to December 2016 with the help of advisers like Ms Jane Cheng Mr HC Wong and Mr Stephen Lui individual panel heads conducted regular lesson observations of their panel members to consolidate and share good practices Individual teacher advisers and moderators briefed the student office-bearers of the Prefectsrsquo Board clubs and societies By involving the students parents and PTA we share a common vision and are better prepared in paving way for the Review On top of this the Leadership Team had regular meetings on of Monday mornings to closely monitor the progress of the ESR preparation
10
Under the lead of the school principal and the joint effort of all panel heads and leaders of
all functional groups teachers and students parent representatives and SMC members
have all done their part excellently and the school obtained an outstanding ESR report
The only suggestion for improvement is that some teachers should enhance their class
teaching more effectively by extending studentsrsquo learning through asking higher-order
questions and providing more challenging tasks to stretch studentsrsquo potential
The ESR Report was translated into Chinese The bilingual report is uploaded to the
school website for the reference of members of the public
Reflections
The school as a whole has actually had many good practices in providing a quality
education We have imbedded school self-evaluation practice into our everyday school
routines of all departments and functional groups The brief preparation before the ESR has
enabled all stakeholders to be more receptive to the review and re-focus their key tasks The
suggestion given by the ESR officers however has also reminded our teachers that while
teaching regular lessons in a routine manner most of the time we should seriously consider
raising our questioning techniques to a higher level to stretch our students with a view to
enabling them to scale new heights In this connection the school has included this issue as
the third priority of the schoolrsquos major concerns that is ldquoTo continue uplifting the ceiling of
Paulinians through reading and challenging them with high-order thinking questionsrdquo in our
school plan of 2017-18
Third Priority To prepare students for the fast-changing technological world through
the adoption of STEMSTEAM EITP BTEC APL and the
construction of the Augmented Reality at our newly built Smart Oasis
Achievements
Enriched Information Technology Programme (EITP)
Being selected by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)
as one of the EITP partner schools the school is receiving funding (total of HK$5M)
to provide enhanced IT training for F2 to F6 students for four cohorts from the
201516 school year to the 202223 school year
In addition talks site visits and tours were arranged to give students the opportunities
to meet the IT professionals and to gain a better understanding of the future
development of todays digital society
In this year 78 F2 students and 61 F3 students were recruited in the programme The
students were divided into a Wednesday group and a Saturday group to attend classes
and workshops on different modules (24 hours of learning per module) The modules
include Digital Creativity Mobile Apps Digital Games Web Authoring problem
solving and programming 3D design and modelling Robotics and sensors and
Internet of Things
11
BTEC Programme
Eight BTEC courses
L3 Art and Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical
Theatre Dance)
L2 Principles of Coaching Sport
L2 Home Cooking Skills
The above BTEC courses were implemented smoothly with a total enrolment of 107 students
In particular
Two External Verifications (EV) were held successfully for each BTEC subject where
good practices were identified and guidance for further development was given by the
Standards Verifier All EV reports have assured us that our BTEC courses are
operating well with high quality while maintaining international standards
The students of BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills L3 Art and Design L3 Business and
L3 Creative Media Production completed their courses in June 2017 and received
their certificates in July 2017
The L3 Certificate Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) students were recommended by
the EV to upgrade to L3 Subsidiary Diploma Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) as a
result of their outstanding performances
A F5 BTEC Art and Design student received the 2017 Outstanding Student Award
from Pearson for her outstanding performance
STEMSTEAM
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region and to promote creativity and the innovative use of
3D printing among the younger generation in Hong Kong the Hong Kong
Productivity Council (HKPC) has launched the ldquoHong Kong Secondary Schools 3D
Printing Design Competitionrdquo under the theme of ldquoOur Glamorous Victoria Harbourrdquo
By using 3D Design software and 3D printing technologies five F3 students have
redesigned and fabricated the Hopwell Centre The award presentation ceremony cum
model lighting ceremony was held on 16 July 2017 Our team has got the Merit
award Their design together with more than 1000 pieces of 3D-printed objects
formed a mega Victoria Harbour model with an area exceeding 35 square metres all
set created the first Guinness World Record on the largest number of 3D-printed
sculptures on a single display
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has organized a Secondary School
Mathematics and Science Competition in 2017 One F5 student obtained a medal in
the Chemistry section while another F5 student obtained medals in both the Biology
and Chemistry sections In addition there were 3 High Distinction awards in Biology
9 in Chemistry and 1 in Mathematics
12
On 21 May 2017 two teams of F4 students participated in the final judging of the
Roche Young Scientist Award One team won the Champion and the Most Liked
Project Award Healthcare Professionals Vote with their project ldquoManufacture of
Artificial Skinrdquo They were awarded $1000 book coupon trophies certificates and a
5-day educational trip to Roche headquarters in Switzerland Another F4 team
attained the first runner-up with their project ldquoMilk for Everyone Immobilized
Lactase Beadsrdquo They received $5000 book coupon trophies and certificates In
addition our school also received the ldquoSupporting School in Science Awardrdquo
The final round of Hong Kong Chemistry Olympiad for Secondary Schools 2017
organized by the Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education
Hong Kong Chemical Society Royal Society of Chemistry and the Education Bureau
was held on 29 Apr 2017 A team of F5 students won the Champion with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo
They were awarded a trophy gold medals $1000 book coupon and certificates
The Prize-giving Ceremony of the ldquoDigi-sciencerdquo Video Production Competition for
Hong Kong Secondary Schools 2017 organized by the Hong Kong Association for
Science and Mathematics Education and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and
Certification was held on 29 Apr 2017 In the senior secondary division a team of F5
students won the Champion with their video titled Fake Sugar in Drinksrdquo They were
awarded $1000 book coupon and certificates In the junior secondary division a team
of students from F3S produced their videos titled ldquoBigger the Betterrdquo They obtained
merit and were awarded $300 book coupon and certificates
The final judging cum award presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Student
Science Project Competition 2017 jointly organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission as well as Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation was held on 14 April 2017 In the Senior Investigation Division a team of F5 students obtained the 1
st Runner-up with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo Another team of F4 students obtained merit with their project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo Winners were awarded trophies certificates and book coupons As for the Scientific Wallchart Division one F5 student won the 1
st Prize and received a
certificate and book coupons
On 11 March 2017 Paulinians participated in the Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition 2016-2017 organized by the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association Science Innovation Centre In the Research and Invention Category a team of F4 students received the 1
st Place Award with their
project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo while another team of F4 students also won the 3
rd Place Award with their project ldquoBiodegradable pH-Sensitive Hydrogel
Beads For Controlled Release of Active Agentsrdquo In addition all teams received merit awards
A team of F2 and F4 students won the 1st Runners-up in the Hydroponic Device
Design Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony 2016-2017 organized by the
Hydroponic Society
13
The Final Judging of the 16th Awarding Program for Future Scientists (第十六屆
「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was held in Shanghai from 24 to 29 October 2016
Ninety-eight finalists were selected from 883 representatives involving 23 provinces
cities and autonomous regions of China Assessment was based on a written test in
scientific knowledge together with an integrated assessment on personal quality and a
project presentation One F6 student won the 3rd
Place Award with her project
entitled ldquoLab made paint reinventedrdquo and received a medal a certificate and a
scholarship of RMB ¥5000
The EQuiz Competition 2017 organized by the Modern Educational Research Society
Limited was held from 20 February to 21 May 2017 With the effort of our F1
students our school has obtained the second runner-up in the Hong Kong Island
Schools Category
Reflections
The EITP was successfully implemented with good responses from students Both
teachers and students learn together not just on upgrading their IT knowledge
enhancing their logical thinking and creativity but also through group-built projects
sharing of outcomes and peer evaluation a learning community with a culture of life-
long learning is nurtured among teachers and students SPCS is a learning school in a
learning world for a learning century
School resources (both IT tools and programmes) were available and sufficient High
performance 3D printers programmable robotics galaxy tabs and software licences
for animation and 3D modeling were purchased and installed on demand A mobile
computer lab with about 40 new notebook computers was set up to provide venues for
EITP lessons
BTEC subjects are welcomed by students as continuous assessment rather than
examinations are used to grade students abilities and thus can cater for different
learning needs
Fourth Priority To take advantage of the One Belt One Road policy to broaden the
global outlook of our Paulinians
Achievements
On 25 and 26 of February 2017 our schoolrsquos health club has participated in the ldquoBelt
and Road Cultural Carnivalrdquo organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women to
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and has obtained
the Championship for the Most Representative Award The team members team
members comprised of F3 to F5 students They were awarded a certificate and a book
coupon of $1500
Reflections
The One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) is a development strategy proposed by the
Chinese President Xi Jingping(習近平) during 2013 In 2015 the Education Bureau stressed
14
the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
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Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
16
OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
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SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
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Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
65
The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
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The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
65
they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
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inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
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Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
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Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
8
Throughout the academic year teachers attended different seminars and workshops
on BTEC IGCSE GCEIAL NSS and SBA conducted by the Edexcel EDB
HKEAA or tertiary institutions These serve to enrich teachersrsquo professional
understanding of the latest curriculum developments in their KLAs
Parents and students found the F2 Parentsrsquo Day and the F2 Parentsrsquo Day useful as
they could have gain a better understanding of the requirements of various subject
choices and career pathways offered by different subject combinations
Career Life Planning amp Preparation for further studies
An additional Careers and Higher Education Counselor was employed for the sixth
year to plan and coordinate life planning education for Form 1 to Form 3 students
during Form Periods The counselor also specialized in offering careers advice to
senior form students reviewing studentsrsquo personal statements and training them for
interview skills
The Careers and Further Studies Team also organized comprehensive activities to
prepare students for their further studies Various UK and local universities were
invited to our school to give admissions talks as well as subject-specific talks on Law
and MedicalDental Sciences to our senior form students Sharing sessions by
graduates studying in various tertiaryuniversity programmes were also arranged which
allowed our students to have a more in-depth understanding of the structure requirements
and characteristics of the programmes Other career-related activities including
workshops on preparing SLP CVs personal statements and interview skills and job-
shadowing programmes run with SPCS Alumni and PTA were also provided
Individual and group counselling services were also offered
For F4 students a special half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organised during
the post-examination period During this Workshop students learned a variety of
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes as well as a series
of career-building strategies which not only helped the students set their academic and
career goals but also helped them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to make
informed curriculum choices and career plans
The Student Learning Profile system was implemented successfully All Form 1 to
Form 6 students became acquainted with the features of the system The system was
especially useful for Form 6 students enabling them to work out their own OEA for
JUPASNon-JUPAS or UCAS applications
As before overseas study tours to Stanford University (USA) Brescia University
College (Canada) University of Oxford (UK) Empire Mock Trial in New York
(USA) Tsinghua University (China) the Sichuan Service Tour (China) and the
Environmental Tour at Foshan (China) were organized to give students a taste of
university learning develop their self-management skills foster mutual understanding
across cultural backgrounds create native-language learning environments and to
appreciate diverse learning experiences
9
In addition various talent programmes like the Nanjing Science Tour Summer Biological Research Module VR Experiential Tour HKUST Summer STEM Programme and HKUST Summer Global Seminar Course were offered to F3 to F5 students who are good at science and humanities during the post-examination period These programmes provided students with valuable opportunities to attend in-depth theoretical courses to do scientific research and experiments to interact with professors and world-class experts in the fields concerned
Reflections
The Applied Learning programme has been further promoted to students and parents A wider careers spectrum like Chinese Medicine The Essentials of Dramatic Arts Fashion and Image Design and Medical Laboratory Science will be offered to students to broaden students further studies and careers pathways
To cater for students diverse interests and to maximise their learning opportunities the Wednesday DIP has been extended and ends at 450 pm This successful policy has enabled students to join 2 different DIP classes every Wednesday afternoon Students can attend class like orchestra dance or sports in one DIP session to develop their interests and in the second DIP session they can join an enrichment class of BTEC STEM or EITP
Second Priority To make good preparations for the coming ESR so as to ensure that we
reach the performance targets set down by EDB for the renewal of the third service agreement
Achievements The External School Review (ESR)
The ESR was conducted in January 2017 by a team of inspectors and professionals from the Education Bureau Its purpose was to validate the schoolrsquos self-evaluation (SSE) and its impact on the schoolrsquos development and to give suggestions to facilitate the schoolrsquos continuous improvement and development
In preparing for the ESR the school put the item as one area of concern in its school plan of 2016-17 Immediately following the first staff meeting on 21 August 2016 the school organized a full-day pre-ESR staff training on 29 August 2016 Under the lead of Ms Jane Cheng a veteran expert in school review teachers were well familiarized with the ways they should work to face the review in a positive manner To strengthen their ideas a forum was organized close to the day of review
From October to December 2016 with the help of advisers like Ms Jane Cheng Mr HC Wong and Mr Stephen Lui individual panel heads conducted regular lesson observations of their panel members to consolidate and share good practices Individual teacher advisers and moderators briefed the student office-bearers of the Prefectsrsquo Board clubs and societies By involving the students parents and PTA we share a common vision and are better prepared in paving way for the Review On top of this the Leadership Team had regular meetings on of Monday mornings to closely monitor the progress of the ESR preparation
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Under the lead of the school principal and the joint effort of all panel heads and leaders of
all functional groups teachers and students parent representatives and SMC members
have all done their part excellently and the school obtained an outstanding ESR report
The only suggestion for improvement is that some teachers should enhance their class
teaching more effectively by extending studentsrsquo learning through asking higher-order
questions and providing more challenging tasks to stretch studentsrsquo potential
The ESR Report was translated into Chinese The bilingual report is uploaded to the
school website for the reference of members of the public
Reflections
The school as a whole has actually had many good practices in providing a quality
education We have imbedded school self-evaluation practice into our everyday school
routines of all departments and functional groups The brief preparation before the ESR has
enabled all stakeholders to be more receptive to the review and re-focus their key tasks The
suggestion given by the ESR officers however has also reminded our teachers that while
teaching regular lessons in a routine manner most of the time we should seriously consider
raising our questioning techniques to a higher level to stretch our students with a view to
enabling them to scale new heights In this connection the school has included this issue as
the third priority of the schoolrsquos major concerns that is ldquoTo continue uplifting the ceiling of
Paulinians through reading and challenging them with high-order thinking questionsrdquo in our
school plan of 2017-18
Third Priority To prepare students for the fast-changing technological world through
the adoption of STEMSTEAM EITP BTEC APL and the
construction of the Augmented Reality at our newly built Smart Oasis
Achievements
Enriched Information Technology Programme (EITP)
Being selected by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)
as one of the EITP partner schools the school is receiving funding (total of HK$5M)
to provide enhanced IT training for F2 to F6 students for four cohorts from the
201516 school year to the 202223 school year
In addition talks site visits and tours were arranged to give students the opportunities
to meet the IT professionals and to gain a better understanding of the future
development of todays digital society
In this year 78 F2 students and 61 F3 students were recruited in the programme The
students were divided into a Wednesday group and a Saturday group to attend classes
and workshops on different modules (24 hours of learning per module) The modules
include Digital Creativity Mobile Apps Digital Games Web Authoring problem
solving and programming 3D design and modelling Robotics and sensors and
Internet of Things
11
BTEC Programme
Eight BTEC courses
L3 Art and Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical
Theatre Dance)
L2 Principles of Coaching Sport
L2 Home Cooking Skills
The above BTEC courses were implemented smoothly with a total enrolment of 107 students
In particular
Two External Verifications (EV) were held successfully for each BTEC subject where
good practices were identified and guidance for further development was given by the
Standards Verifier All EV reports have assured us that our BTEC courses are
operating well with high quality while maintaining international standards
The students of BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills L3 Art and Design L3 Business and
L3 Creative Media Production completed their courses in June 2017 and received
their certificates in July 2017
The L3 Certificate Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) students were recommended by
the EV to upgrade to L3 Subsidiary Diploma Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) as a
result of their outstanding performances
A F5 BTEC Art and Design student received the 2017 Outstanding Student Award
from Pearson for her outstanding performance
STEMSTEAM
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region and to promote creativity and the innovative use of
3D printing among the younger generation in Hong Kong the Hong Kong
Productivity Council (HKPC) has launched the ldquoHong Kong Secondary Schools 3D
Printing Design Competitionrdquo under the theme of ldquoOur Glamorous Victoria Harbourrdquo
By using 3D Design software and 3D printing technologies five F3 students have
redesigned and fabricated the Hopwell Centre The award presentation ceremony cum
model lighting ceremony was held on 16 July 2017 Our team has got the Merit
award Their design together with more than 1000 pieces of 3D-printed objects
formed a mega Victoria Harbour model with an area exceeding 35 square metres all
set created the first Guinness World Record on the largest number of 3D-printed
sculptures on a single display
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has organized a Secondary School
Mathematics and Science Competition in 2017 One F5 student obtained a medal in
the Chemistry section while another F5 student obtained medals in both the Biology
and Chemistry sections In addition there were 3 High Distinction awards in Biology
9 in Chemistry and 1 in Mathematics
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On 21 May 2017 two teams of F4 students participated in the final judging of the
Roche Young Scientist Award One team won the Champion and the Most Liked
Project Award Healthcare Professionals Vote with their project ldquoManufacture of
Artificial Skinrdquo They were awarded $1000 book coupon trophies certificates and a
5-day educational trip to Roche headquarters in Switzerland Another F4 team
attained the first runner-up with their project ldquoMilk for Everyone Immobilized
Lactase Beadsrdquo They received $5000 book coupon trophies and certificates In
addition our school also received the ldquoSupporting School in Science Awardrdquo
The final round of Hong Kong Chemistry Olympiad for Secondary Schools 2017
organized by the Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education
Hong Kong Chemical Society Royal Society of Chemistry and the Education Bureau
was held on 29 Apr 2017 A team of F5 students won the Champion with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo
They were awarded a trophy gold medals $1000 book coupon and certificates
The Prize-giving Ceremony of the ldquoDigi-sciencerdquo Video Production Competition for
Hong Kong Secondary Schools 2017 organized by the Hong Kong Association for
Science and Mathematics Education and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and
Certification was held on 29 Apr 2017 In the senior secondary division a team of F5
students won the Champion with their video titled Fake Sugar in Drinksrdquo They were
awarded $1000 book coupon and certificates In the junior secondary division a team
of students from F3S produced their videos titled ldquoBigger the Betterrdquo They obtained
merit and were awarded $300 book coupon and certificates
The final judging cum award presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Student
Science Project Competition 2017 jointly organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission as well as Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation was held on 14 April 2017 In the Senior Investigation Division a team of F5 students obtained the 1
st Runner-up with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo Another team of F4 students obtained merit with their project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo Winners were awarded trophies certificates and book coupons As for the Scientific Wallchart Division one F5 student won the 1
st Prize and received a
certificate and book coupons
On 11 March 2017 Paulinians participated in the Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition 2016-2017 organized by the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association Science Innovation Centre In the Research and Invention Category a team of F4 students received the 1
st Place Award with their
project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo while another team of F4 students also won the 3
rd Place Award with their project ldquoBiodegradable pH-Sensitive Hydrogel
Beads For Controlled Release of Active Agentsrdquo In addition all teams received merit awards
A team of F2 and F4 students won the 1st Runners-up in the Hydroponic Device
Design Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony 2016-2017 organized by the
Hydroponic Society
13
The Final Judging of the 16th Awarding Program for Future Scientists (第十六屆
「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was held in Shanghai from 24 to 29 October 2016
Ninety-eight finalists were selected from 883 representatives involving 23 provinces
cities and autonomous regions of China Assessment was based on a written test in
scientific knowledge together with an integrated assessment on personal quality and a
project presentation One F6 student won the 3rd
Place Award with her project
entitled ldquoLab made paint reinventedrdquo and received a medal a certificate and a
scholarship of RMB ¥5000
The EQuiz Competition 2017 organized by the Modern Educational Research Society
Limited was held from 20 February to 21 May 2017 With the effort of our F1
students our school has obtained the second runner-up in the Hong Kong Island
Schools Category
Reflections
The EITP was successfully implemented with good responses from students Both
teachers and students learn together not just on upgrading their IT knowledge
enhancing their logical thinking and creativity but also through group-built projects
sharing of outcomes and peer evaluation a learning community with a culture of life-
long learning is nurtured among teachers and students SPCS is a learning school in a
learning world for a learning century
School resources (both IT tools and programmes) were available and sufficient High
performance 3D printers programmable robotics galaxy tabs and software licences
for animation and 3D modeling were purchased and installed on demand A mobile
computer lab with about 40 new notebook computers was set up to provide venues for
EITP lessons
BTEC subjects are welcomed by students as continuous assessment rather than
examinations are used to grade students abilities and thus can cater for different
learning needs
Fourth Priority To take advantage of the One Belt One Road policy to broaden the
global outlook of our Paulinians
Achievements
On 25 and 26 of February 2017 our schoolrsquos health club has participated in the ldquoBelt
and Road Cultural Carnivalrdquo organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women to
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and has obtained
the Championship for the Most Representative Award The team members team
members comprised of F3 to F5 students They were awarded a certificate and a book
coupon of $1500
Reflections
The One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) is a development strategy proposed by the
Chinese President Xi Jingping(習近平) during 2013 In 2015 the Education Bureau stressed
14
the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
15
Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
16
OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
17
SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
65
Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
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The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
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The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
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Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
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Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
9
In addition various talent programmes like the Nanjing Science Tour Summer Biological Research Module VR Experiential Tour HKUST Summer STEM Programme and HKUST Summer Global Seminar Course were offered to F3 to F5 students who are good at science and humanities during the post-examination period These programmes provided students with valuable opportunities to attend in-depth theoretical courses to do scientific research and experiments to interact with professors and world-class experts in the fields concerned
Reflections
The Applied Learning programme has been further promoted to students and parents A wider careers spectrum like Chinese Medicine The Essentials of Dramatic Arts Fashion and Image Design and Medical Laboratory Science will be offered to students to broaden students further studies and careers pathways
To cater for students diverse interests and to maximise their learning opportunities the Wednesday DIP has been extended and ends at 450 pm This successful policy has enabled students to join 2 different DIP classes every Wednesday afternoon Students can attend class like orchestra dance or sports in one DIP session to develop their interests and in the second DIP session they can join an enrichment class of BTEC STEM or EITP
Second Priority To make good preparations for the coming ESR so as to ensure that we
reach the performance targets set down by EDB for the renewal of the third service agreement
Achievements The External School Review (ESR)
The ESR was conducted in January 2017 by a team of inspectors and professionals from the Education Bureau Its purpose was to validate the schoolrsquos self-evaluation (SSE) and its impact on the schoolrsquos development and to give suggestions to facilitate the schoolrsquos continuous improvement and development
In preparing for the ESR the school put the item as one area of concern in its school plan of 2016-17 Immediately following the first staff meeting on 21 August 2016 the school organized a full-day pre-ESR staff training on 29 August 2016 Under the lead of Ms Jane Cheng a veteran expert in school review teachers were well familiarized with the ways they should work to face the review in a positive manner To strengthen their ideas a forum was organized close to the day of review
From October to December 2016 with the help of advisers like Ms Jane Cheng Mr HC Wong and Mr Stephen Lui individual panel heads conducted regular lesson observations of their panel members to consolidate and share good practices Individual teacher advisers and moderators briefed the student office-bearers of the Prefectsrsquo Board clubs and societies By involving the students parents and PTA we share a common vision and are better prepared in paving way for the Review On top of this the Leadership Team had regular meetings on of Monday mornings to closely monitor the progress of the ESR preparation
10
Under the lead of the school principal and the joint effort of all panel heads and leaders of
all functional groups teachers and students parent representatives and SMC members
have all done their part excellently and the school obtained an outstanding ESR report
The only suggestion for improvement is that some teachers should enhance their class
teaching more effectively by extending studentsrsquo learning through asking higher-order
questions and providing more challenging tasks to stretch studentsrsquo potential
The ESR Report was translated into Chinese The bilingual report is uploaded to the
school website for the reference of members of the public
Reflections
The school as a whole has actually had many good practices in providing a quality
education We have imbedded school self-evaluation practice into our everyday school
routines of all departments and functional groups The brief preparation before the ESR has
enabled all stakeholders to be more receptive to the review and re-focus their key tasks The
suggestion given by the ESR officers however has also reminded our teachers that while
teaching regular lessons in a routine manner most of the time we should seriously consider
raising our questioning techniques to a higher level to stretch our students with a view to
enabling them to scale new heights In this connection the school has included this issue as
the third priority of the schoolrsquos major concerns that is ldquoTo continue uplifting the ceiling of
Paulinians through reading and challenging them with high-order thinking questionsrdquo in our
school plan of 2017-18
Third Priority To prepare students for the fast-changing technological world through
the adoption of STEMSTEAM EITP BTEC APL and the
construction of the Augmented Reality at our newly built Smart Oasis
Achievements
Enriched Information Technology Programme (EITP)
Being selected by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)
as one of the EITP partner schools the school is receiving funding (total of HK$5M)
to provide enhanced IT training for F2 to F6 students for four cohorts from the
201516 school year to the 202223 school year
In addition talks site visits and tours were arranged to give students the opportunities
to meet the IT professionals and to gain a better understanding of the future
development of todays digital society
In this year 78 F2 students and 61 F3 students were recruited in the programme The
students were divided into a Wednesday group and a Saturday group to attend classes
and workshops on different modules (24 hours of learning per module) The modules
include Digital Creativity Mobile Apps Digital Games Web Authoring problem
solving and programming 3D design and modelling Robotics and sensors and
Internet of Things
11
BTEC Programme
Eight BTEC courses
L3 Art and Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical
Theatre Dance)
L2 Principles of Coaching Sport
L2 Home Cooking Skills
The above BTEC courses were implemented smoothly with a total enrolment of 107 students
In particular
Two External Verifications (EV) were held successfully for each BTEC subject where
good practices were identified and guidance for further development was given by the
Standards Verifier All EV reports have assured us that our BTEC courses are
operating well with high quality while maintaining international standards
The students of BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills L3 Art and Design L3 Business and
L3 Creative Media Production completed their courses in June 2017 and received
their certificates in July 2017
The L3 Certificate Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) students were recommended by
the EV to upgrade to L3 Subsidiary Diploma Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) as a
result of their outstanding performances
A F5 BTEC Art and Design student received the 2017 Outstanding Student Award
from Pearson for her outstanding performance
STEMSTEAM
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region and to promote creativity and the innovative use of
3D printing among the younger generation in Hong Kong the Hong Kong
Productivity Council (HKPC) has launched the ldquoHong Kong Secondary Schools 3D
Printing Design Competitionrdquo under the theme of ldquoOur Glamorous Victoria Harbourrdquo
By using 3D Design software and 3D printing technologies five F3 students have
redesigned and fabricated the Hopwell Centre The award presentation ceremony cum
model lighting ceremony was held on 16 July 2017 Our team has got the Merit
award Their design together with more than 1000 pieces of 3D-printed objects
formed a mega Victoria Harbour model with an area exceeding 35 square metres all
set created the first Guinness World Record on the largest number of 3D-printed
sculptures on a single display
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has organized a Secondary School
Mathematics and Science Competition in 2017 One F5 student obtained a medal in
the Chemistry section while another F5 student obtained medals in both the Biology
and Chemistry sections In addition there were 3 High Distinction awards in Biology
9 in Chemistry and 1 in Mathematics
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On 21 May 2017 two teams of F4 students participated in the final judging of the
Roche Young Scientist Award One team won the Champion and the Most Liked
Project Award Healthcare Professionals Vote with their project ldquoManufacture of
Artificial Skinrdquo They were awarded $1000 book coupon trophies certificates and a
5-day educational trip to Roche headquarters in Switzerland Another F4 team
attained the first runner-up with their project ldquoMilk for Everyone Immobilized
Lactase Beadsrdquo They received $5000 book coupon trophies and certificates In
addition our school also received the ldquoSupporting School in Science Awardrdquo
The final round of Hong Kong Chemistry Olympiad for Secondary Schools 2017
organized by the Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education
Hong Kong Chemical Society Royal Society of Chemistry and the Education Bureau
was held on 29 Apr 2017 A team of F5 students won the Champion with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo
They were awarded a trophy gold medals $1000 book coupon and certificates
The Prize-giving Ceremony of the ldquoDigi-sciencerdquo Video Production Competition for
Hong Kong Secondary Schools 2017 organized by the Hong Kong Association for
Science and Mathematics Education and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and
Certification was held on 29 Apr 2017 In the senior secondary division a team of F5
students won the Champion with their video titled Fake Sugar in Drinksrdquo They were
awarded $1000 book coupon and certificates In the junior secondary division a team
of students from F3S produced their videos titled ldquoBigger the Betterrdquo They obtained
merit and were awarded $300 book coupon and certificates
The final judging cum award presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Student
Science Project Competition 2017 jointly organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission as well as Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation was held on 14 April 2017 In the Senior Investigation Division a team of F5 students obtained the 1
st Runner-up with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo Another team of F4 students obtained merit with their project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo Winners were awarded trophies certificates and book coupons As for the Scientific Wallchart Division one F5 student won the 1
st Prize and received a
certificate and book coupons
On 11 March 2017 Paulinians participated in the Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition 2016-2017 organized by the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association Science Innovation Centre In the Research and Invention Category a team of F4 students received the 1
st Place Award with their
project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo while another team of F4 students also won the 3
rd Place Award with their project ldquoBiodegradable pH-Sensitive Hydrogel
Beads For Controlled Release of Active Agentsrdquo In addition all teams received merit awards
A team of F2 and F4 students won the 1st Runners-up in the Hydroponic Device
Design Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony 2016-2017 organized by the
Hydroponic Society
13
The Final Judging of the 16th Awarding Program for Future Scientists (第十六屆
「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was held in Shanghai from 24 to 29 October 2016
Ninety-eight finalists were selected from 883 representatives involving 23 provinces
cities and autonomous regions of China Assessment was based on a written test in
scientific knowledge together with an integrated assessment on personal quality and a
project presentation One F6 student won the 3rd
Place Award with her project
entitled ldquoLab made paint reinventedrdquo and received a medal a certificate and a
scholarship of RMB ¥5000
The EQuiz Competition 2017 organized by the Modern Educational Research Society
Limited was held from 20 February to 21 May 2017 With the effort of our F1
students our school has obtained the second runner-up in the Hong Kong Island
Schools Category
Reflections
The EITP was successfully implemented with good responses from students Both
teachers and students learn together not just on upgrading their IT knowledge
enhancing their logical thinking and creativity but also through group-built projects
sharing of outcomes and peer evaluation a learning community with a culture of life-
long learning is nurtured among teachers and students SPCS is a learning school in a
learning world for a learning century
School resources (both IT tools and programmes) were available and sufficient High
performance 3D printers programmable robotics galaxy tabs and software licences
for animation and 3D modeling were purchased and installed on demand A mobile
computer lab with about 40 new notebook computers was set up to provide venues for
EITP lessons
BTEC subjects are welcomed by students as continuous assessment rather than
examinations are used to grade students abilities and thus can cater for different
learning needs
Fourth Priority To take advantage of the One Belt One Road policy to broaden the
global outlook of our Paulinians
Achievements
On 25 and 26 of February 2017 our schoolrsquos health club has participated in the ldquoBelt
and Road Cultural Carnivalrdquo organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women to
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and has obtained
the Championship for the Most Representative Award The team members team
members comprised of F3 to F5 students They were awarded a certificate and a book
coupon of $1500
Reflections
The One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) is a development strategy proposed by the
Chinese President Xi Jingping(習近平) during 2013 In 2015 the Education Bureau stressed
14
the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
15
Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
16
OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
17
SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
65
Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
65
The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
65
The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
65
Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
65
To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
65
Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
10
Under the lead of the school principal and the joint effort of all panel heads and leaders of
all functional groups teachers and students parent representatives and SMC members
have all done their part excellently and the school obtained an outstanding ESR report
The only suggestion for improvement is that some teachers should enhance their class
teaching more effectively by extending studentsrsquo learning through asking higher-order
questions and providing more challenging tasks to stretch studentsrsquo potential
The ESR Report was translated into Chinese The bilingual report is uploaded to the
school website for the reference of members of the public
Reflections
The school as a whole has actually had many good practices in providing a quality
education We have imbedded school self-evaluation practice into our everyday school
routines of all departments and functional groups The brief preparation before the ESR has
enabled all stakeholders to be more receptive to the review and re-focus their key tasks The
suggestion given by the ESR officers however has also reminded our teachers that while
teaching regular lessons in a routine manner most of the time we should seriously consider
raising our questioning techniques to a higher level to stretch our students with a view to
enabling them to scale new heights In this connection the school has included this issue as
the third priority of the schoolrsquos major concerns that is ldquoTo continue uplifting the ceiling of
Paulinians through reading and challenging them with high-order thinking questionsrdquo in our
school plan of 2017-18
Third Priority To prepare students for the fast-changing technological world through
the adoption of STEMSTEAM EITP BTEC APL and the
construction of the Augmented Reality at our newly built Smart Oasis
Achievements
Enriched Information Technology Programme (EITP)
Being selected by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)
as one of the EITP partner schools the school is receiving funding (total of HK$5M)
to provide enhanced IT training for F2 to F6 students for four cohorts from the
201516 school year to the 202223 school year
In addition talks site visits and tours were arranged to give students the opportunities
to meet the IT professionals and to gain a better understanding of the future
development of todays digital society
In this year 78 F2 students and 61 F3 students were recruited in the programme The
students were divided into a Wednesday group and a Saturday group to attend classes
and workshops on different modules (24 hours of learning per module) The modules
include Digital Creativity Mobile Apps Digital Games Web Authoring problem
solving and programming 3D design and modelling Robotics and sensors and
Internet of Things
11
BTEC Programme
Eight BTEC courses
L3 Art and Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical
Theatre Dance)
L2 Principles of Coaching Sport
L2 Home Cooking Skills
The above BTEC courses were implemented smoothly with a total enrolment of 107 students
In particular
Two External Verifications (EV) were held successfully for each BTEC subject where
good practices were identified and guidance for further development was given by the
Standards Verifier All EV reports have assured us that our BTEC courses are
operating well with high quality while maintaining international standards
The students of BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills L3 Art and Design L3 Business and
L3 Creative Media Production completed their courses in June 2017 and received
their certificates in July 2017
The L3 Certificate Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) students were recommended by
the EV to upgrade to L3 Subsidiary Diploma Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) as a
result of their outstanding performances
A F5 BTEC Art and Design student received the 2017 Outstanding Student Award
from Pearson for her outstanding performance
STEMSTEAM
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region and to promote creativity and the innovative use of
3D printing among the younger generation in Hong Kong the Hong Kong
Productivity Council (HKPC) has launched the ldquoHong Kong Secondary Schools 3D
Printing Design Competitionrdquo under the theme of ldquoOur Glamorous Victoria Harbourrdquo
By using 3D Design software and 3D printing technologies five F3 students have
redesigned and fabricated the Hopwell Centre The award presentation ceremony cum
model lighting ceremony was held on 16 July 2017 Our team has got the Merit
award Their design together with more than 1000 pieces of 3D-printed objects
formed a mega Victoria Harbour model with an area exceeding 35 square metres all
set created the first Guinness World Record on the largest number of 3D-printed
sculptures on a single display
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has organized a Secondary School
Mathematics and Science Competition in 2017 One F5 student obtained a medal in
the Chemistry section while another F5 student obtained medals in both the Biology
and Chemistry sections In addition there were 3 High Distinction awards in Biology
9 in Chemistry and 1 in Mathematics
12
On 21 May 2017 two teams of F4 students participated in the final judging of the
Roche Young Scientist Award One team won the Champion and the Most Liked
Project Award Healthcare Professionals Vote with their project ldquoManufacture of
Artificial Skinrdquo They were awarded $1000 book coupon trophies certificates and a
5-day educational trip to Roche headquarters in Switzerland Another F4 team
attained the first runner-up with their project ldquoMilk for Everyone Immobilized
Lactase Beadsrdquo They received $5000 book coupon trophies and certificates In
addition our school also received the ldquoSupporting School in Science Awardrdquo
The final round of Hong Kong Chemistry Olympiad for Secondary Schools 2017
organized by the Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education
Hong Kong Chemical Society Royal Society of Chemistry and the Education Bureau
was held on 29 Apr 2017 A team of F5 students won the Champion with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo
They were awarded a trophy gold medals $1000 book coupon and certificates
The Prize-giving Ceremony of the ldquoDigi-sciencerdquo Video Production Competition for
Hong Kong Secondary Schools 2017 organized by the Hong Kong Association for
Science and Mathematics Education and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and
Certification was held on 29 Apr 2017 In the senior secondary division a team of F5
students won the Champion with their video titled Fake Sugar in Drinksrdquo They were
awarded $1000 book coupon and certificates In the junior secondary division a team
of students from F3S produced their videos titled ldquoBigger the Betterrdquo They obtained
merit and were awarded $300 book coupon and certificates
The final judging cum award presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Student
Science Project Competition 2017 jointly organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission as well as Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation was held on 14 April 2017 In the Senior Investigation Division a team of F5 students obtained the 1
st Runner-up with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo Another team of F4 students obtained merit with their project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo Winners were awarded trophies certificates and book coupons As for the Scientific Wallchart Division one F5 student won the 1
st Prize and received a
certificate and book coupons
On 11 March 2017 Paulinians participated in the Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition 2016-2017 organized by the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association Science Innovation Centre In the Research and Invention Category a team of F4 students received the 1
st Place Award with their
project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo while another team of F4 students also won the 3
rd Place Award with their project ldquoBiodegradable pH-Sensitive Hydrogel
Beads For Controlled Release of Active Agentsrdquo In addition all teams received merit awards
A team of F2 and F4 students won the 1st Runners-up in the Hydroponic Device
Design Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony 2016-2017 organized by the
Hydroponic Society
13
The Final Judging of the 16th Awarding Program for Future Scientists (第十六屆
「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was held in Shanghai from 24 to 29 October 2016
Ninety-eight finalists were selected from 883 representatives involving 23 provinces
cities and autonomous regions of China Assessment was based on a written test in
scientific knowledge together with an integrated assessment on personal quality and a
project presentation One F6 student won the 3rd
Place Award with her project
entitled ldquoLab made paint reinventedrdquo and received a medal a certificate and a
scholarship of RMB ¥5000
The EQuiz Competition 2017 organized by the Modern Educational Research Society
Limited was held from 20 February to 21 May 2017 With the effort of our F1
students our school has obtained the second runner-up in the Hong Kong Island
Schools Category
Reflections
The EITP was successfully implemented with good responses from students Both
teachers and students learn together not just on upgrading their IT knowledge
enhancing their logical thinking and creativity but also through group-built projects
sharing of outcomes and peer evaluation a learning community with a culture of life-
long learning is nurtured among teachers and students SPCS is a learning school in a
learning world for a learning century
School resources (both IT tools and programmes) were available and sufficient High
performance 3D printers programmable robotics galaxy tabs and software licences
for animation and 3D modeling were purchased and installed on demand A mobile
computer lab with about 40 new notebook computers was set up to provide venues for
EITP lessons
BTEC subjects are welcomed by students as continuous assessment rather than
examinations are used to grade students abilities and thus can cater for different
learning needs
Fourth Priority To take advantage of the One Belt One Road policy to broaden the
global outlook of our Paulinians
Achievements
On 25 and 26 of February 2017 our schoolrsquos health club has participated in the ldquoBelt
and Road Cultural Carnivalrdquo organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women to
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and has obtained
the Championship for the Most Representative Award The team members team
members comprised of F3 to F5 students They were awarded a certificate and a book
coupon of $1500
Reflections
The One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) is a development strategy proposed by the
Chinese President Xi Jingping(習近平) during 2013 In 2015 the Education Bureau stressed
14
the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
15
Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
16
OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
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SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
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Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
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The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
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The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
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GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
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University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
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Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
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BTEC Programme
Eight BTEC courses
L3 Art and Design
L3 Business
L3 Creative Media Production
L3 Performing Arts (Musical
Theatre Dance)
L2 Principles of Coaching Sport
L2 Home Cooking Skills
The above BTEC courses were implemented smoothly with a total enrolment of 107 students
In particular
Two External Verifications (EV) were held successfully for each BTEC subject where
good practices were identified and guidance for further development was given by the
Standards Verifier All EV reports have assured us that our BTEC courses are
operating well with high quality while maintaining international standards
The students of BTEC L2 Home Cooking Skills L3 Art and Design L3 Business and
L3 Creative Media Production completed their courses in June 2017 and received
their certificates in July 2017
The L3 Certificate Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) students were recommended by
the EV to upgrade to L3 Subsidiary Diploma Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) as a
result of their outstanding performances
A F5 BTEC Art and Design student received the 2017 Outstanding Student Award
from Pearson for her outstanding performance
STEMSTEAM
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region and to promote creativity and the innovative use of
3D printing among the younger generation in Hong Kong the Hong Kong
Productivity Council (HKPC) has launched the ldquoHong Kong Secondary Schools 3D
Printing Design Competitionrdquo under the theme of ldquoOur Glamorous Victoria Harbourrdquo
By using 3D Design software and 3D printing technologies five F3 students have
redesigned and fabricated the Hopwell Centre The award presentation ceremony cum
model lighting ceremony was held on 16 July 2017 Our team has got the Merit
award Their design together with more than 1000 pieces of 3D-printed objects
formed a mega Victoria Harbour model with an area exceeding 35 square metres all
set created the first Guinness World Record on the largest number of 3D-printed
sculptures on a single display
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has organized a Secondary School
Mathematics and Science Competition in 2017 One F5 student obtained a medal in
the Chemistry section while another F5 student obtained medals in both the Biology
and Chemistry sections In addition there were 3 High Distinction awards in Biology
9 in Chemistry and 1 in Mathematics
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On 21 May 2017 two teams of F4 students participated in the final judging of the
Roche Young Scientist Award One team won the Champion and the Most Liked
Project Award Healthcare Professionals Vote with their project ldquoManufacture of
Artificial Skinrdquo They were awarded $1000 book coupon trophies certificates and a
5-day educational trip to Roche headquarters in Switzerland Another F4 team
attained the first runner-up with their project ldquoMilk for Everyone Immobilized
Lactase Beadsrdquo They received $5000 book coupon trophies and certificates In
addition our school also received the ldquoSupporting School in Science Awardrdquo
The final round of Hong Kong Chemistry Olympiad for Secondary Schools 2017
organized by the Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education
Hong Kong Chemical Society Royal Society of Chemistry and the Education Bureau
was held on 29 Apr 2017 A team of F5 students won the Champion with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo
They were awarded a trophy gold medals $1000 book coupon and certificates
The Prize-giving Ceremony of the ldquoDigi-sciencerdquo Video Production Competition for
Hong Kong Secondary Schools 2017 organized by the Hong Kong Association for
Science and Mathematics Education and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and
Certification was held on 29 Apr 2017 In the senior secondary division a team of F5
students won the Champion with their video titled Fake Sugar in Drinksrdquo They were
awarded $1000 book coupon and certificates In the junior secondary division a team
of students from F3S produced their videos titled ldquoBigger the Betterrdquo They obtained
merit and were awarded $300 book coupon and certificates
The final judging cum award presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Student
Science Project Competition 2017 jointly organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission as well as Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation was held on 14 April 2017 In the Senior Investigation Division a team of F5 students obtained the 1
st Runner-up with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo Another team of F4 students obtained merit with their project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo Winners were awarded trophies certificates and book coupons As for the Scientific Wallchart Division one F5 student won the 1
st Prize and received a
certificate and book coupons
On 11 March 2017 Paulinians participated in the Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition 2016-2017 organized by the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association Science Innovation Centre In the Research and Invention Category a team of F4 students received the 1
st Place Award with their
project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo while another team of F4 students also won the 3
rd Place Award with their project ldquoBiodegradable pH-Sensitive Hydrogel
Beads For Controlled Release of Active Agentsrdquo In addition all teams received merit awards
A team of F2 and F4 students won the 1st Runners-up in the Hydroponic Device
Design Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony 2016-2017 organized by the
Hydroponic Society
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The Final Judging of the 16th Awarding Program for Future Scientists (第十六屆
「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was held in Shanghai from 24 to 29 October 2016
Ninety-eight finalists were selected from 883 representatives involving 23 provinces
cities and autonomous regions of China Assessment was based on a written test in
scientific knowledge together with an integrated assessment on personal quality and a
project presentation One F6 student won the 3rd
Place Award with her project
entitled ldquoLab made paint reinventedrdquo and received a medal a certificate and a
scholarship of RMB ¥5000
The EQuiz Competition 2017 organized by the Modern Educational Research Society
Limited was held from 20 February to 21 May 2017 With the effort of our F1
students our school has obtained the second runner-up in the Hong Kong Island
Schools Category
Reflections
The EITP was successfully implemented with good responses from students Both
teachers and students learn together not just on upgrading their IT knowledge
enhancing their logical thinking and creativity but also through group-built projects
sharing of outcomes and peer evaluation a learning community with a culture of life-
long learning is nurtured among teachers and students SPCS is a learning school in a
learning world for a learning century
School resources (both IT tools and programmes) were available and sufficient High
performance 3D printers programmable robotics galaxy tabs and software licences
for animation and 3D modeling were purchased and installed on demand A mobile
computer lab with about 40 new notebook computers was set up to provide venues for
EITP lessons
BTEC subjects are welcomed by students as continuous assessment rather than
examinations are used to grade students abilities and thus can cater for different
learning needs
Fourth Priority To take advantage of the One Belt One Road policy to broaden the
global outlook of our Paulinians
Achievements
On 25 and 26 of February 2017 our schoolrsquos health club has participated in the ldquoBelt
and Road Cultural Carnivalrdquo organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women to
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and has obtained
the Championship for the Most Representative Award The team members team
members comprised of F3 to F5 students They were awarded a certificate and a book
coupon of $1500
Reflections
The One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) is a development strategy proposed by the
Chinese President Xi Jingping(習近平) during 2013 In 2015 the Education Bureau stressed
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the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
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Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
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OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
17
SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
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Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
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The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
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The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
65
To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
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Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
12
On 21 May 2017 two teams of F4 students participated in the final judging of the
Roche Young Scientist Award One team won the Champion and the Most Liked
Project Award Healthcare Professionals Vote with their project ldquoManufacture of
Artificial Skinrdquo They were awarded $1000 book coupon trophies certificates and a
5-day educational trip to Roche headquarters in Switzerland Another F4 team
attained the first runner-up with their project ldquoMilk for Everyone Immobilized
Lactase Beadsrdquo They received $5000 book coupon trophies and certificates In
addition our school also received the ldquoSupporting School in Science Awardrdquo
The final round of Hong Kong Chemistry Olympiad for Secondary Schools 2017
organized by the Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education
Hong Kong Chemical Society Royal Society of Chemistry and the Education Bureau
was held on 29 Apr 2017 A team of F5 students won the Champion with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo
They were awarded a trophy gold medals $1000 book coupon and certificates
The Prize-giving Ceremony of the ldquoDigi-sciencerdquo Video Production Competition for
Hong Kong Secondary Schools 2017 organized by the Hong Kong Association for
Science and Mathematics Education and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and
Certification was held on 29 Apr 2017 In the senior secondary division a team of F5
students won the Champion with their video titled Fake Sugar in Drinksrdquo They were
awarded $1000 book coupon and certificates In the junior secondary division a team
of students from F3S produced their videos titled ldquoBigger the Betterrdquo They obtained
merit and were awarded $300 book coupon and certificates
The final judging cum award presentation ceremony of the Hong Kong Student
Science Project Competition 2017 jointly organized by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Science Museum and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission as well as Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation was held on 14 April 2017 In the Senior Investigation Division a team of F5 students obtained the 1
st Runner-up with their
project ldquoFrom Zero to Hero ndash Green Synthesis of Nanosilver for Dye Degradationrdquo Another team of F4 students obtained merit with their project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo Winners were awarded trophies certificates and book coupons As for the Scientific Wallchart Division one F5 student won the 1
st Prize and received a
certificate and book coupons
On 11 March 2017 Paulinians participated in the Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition 2016-2017 organized by the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association Science Innovation Centre In the Research and Invention Category a team of F4 students received the 1
st Place Award with their
project ldquoInvestigation on the Magnus Effectrdquo while another team of F4 students also won the 3
rd Place Award with their project ldquoBiodegradable pH-Sensitive Hydrogel
Beads For Controlled Release of Active Agentsrdquo In addition all teams received merit awards
A team of F2 and F4 students won the 1st Runners-up in the Hydroponic Device
Design Competition Prize Presentation Ceremony 2016-2017 organized by the
Hydroponic Society
13
The Final Judging of the 16th Awarding Program for Future Scientists (第十六屆
「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was held in Shanghai from 24 to 29 October 2016
Ninety-eight finalists were selected from 883 representatives involving 23 provinces
cities and autonomous regions of China Assessment was based on a written test in
scientific knowledge together with an integrated assessment on personal quality and a
project presentation One F6 student won the 3rd
Place Award with her project
entitled ldquoLab made paint reinventedrdquo and received a medal a certificate and a
scholarship of RMB ¥5000
The EQuiz Competition 2017 organized by the Modern Educational Research Society
Limited was held from 20 February to 21 May 2017 With the effort of our F1
students our school has obtained the second runner-up in the Hong Kong Island
Schools Category
Reflections
The EITP was successfully implemented with good responses from students Both
teachers and students learn together not just on upgrading their IT knowledge
enhancing their logical thinking and creativity but also through group-built projects
sharing of outcomes and peer evaluation a learning community with a culture of life-
long learning is nurtured among teachers and students SPCS is a learning school in a
learning world for a learning century
School resources (both IT tools and programmes) were available and sufficient High
performance 3D printers programmable robotics galaxy tabs and software licences
for animation and 3D modeling were purchased and installed on demand A mobile
computer lab with about 40 new notebook computers was set up to provide venues for
EITP lessons
BTEC subjects are welcomed by students as continuous assessment rather than
examinations are used to grade students abilities and thus can cater for different
learning needs
Fourth Priority To take advantage of the One Belt One Road policy to broaden the
global outlook of our Paulinians
Achievements
On 25 and 26 of February 2017 our schoolrsquos health club has participated in the ldquoBelt
and Road Cultural Carnivalrdquo organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women to
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and has obtained
the Championship for the Most Representative Award The team members team
members comprised of F3 to F5 students They were awarded a certificate and a book
coupon of $1500
Reflections
The One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) is a development strategy proposed by the
Chinese President Xi Jingping(習近平) during 2013 In 2015 the Education Bureau stressed
14
the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
15
Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
16
OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
17
SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
65
Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
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The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
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The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
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Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
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Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
13
The Final Judging of the 16th Awarding Program for Future Scientists (第十六屆
「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was held in Shanghai from 24 to 29 October 2016
Ninety-eight finalists were selected from 883 representatives involving 23 provinces
cities and autonomous regions of China Assessment was based on a written test in
scientific knowledge together with an integrated assessment on personal quality and a
project presentation One F6 student won the 3rd
Place Award with her project
entitled ldquoLab made paint reinventedrdquo and received a medal a certificate and a
scholarship of RMB ¥5000
The EQuiz Competition 2017 organized by the Modern Educational Research Society
Limited was held from 20 February to 21 May 2017 With the effort of our F1
students our school has obtained the second runner-up in the Hong Kong Island
Schools Category
Reflections
The EITP was successfully implemented with good responses from students Both
teachers and students learn together not just on upgrading their IT knowledge
enhancing their logical thinking and creativity but also through group-built projects
sharing of outcomes and peer evaluation a learning community with a culture of life-
long learning is nurtured among teachers and students SPCS is a learning school in a
learning world for a learning century
School resources (both IT tools and programmes) were available and sufficient High
performance 3D printers programmable robotics galaxy tabs and software licences
for animation and 3D modeling were purchased and installed on demand A mobile
computer lab with about 40 new notebook computers was set up to provide venues for
EITP lessons
BTEC subjects are welcomed by students as continuous assessment rather than
examinations are used to grade students abilities and thus can cater for different
learning needs
Fourth Priority To take advantage of the One Belt One Road policy to broaden the
global outlook of our Paulinians
Achievements
On 25 and 26 of February 2017 our schoolrsquos health club has participated in the ldquoBelt
and Road Cultural Carnivalrdquo organized by the Hong Kong Federation of Women to
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR and has obtained
the Championship for the Most Representative Award The team members team
members comprised of F3 to F5 students They were awarded a certificate and a book
coupon of $1500
Reflections
The One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR) is a development strategy proposed by the
Chinese President Xi Jingping(習近平) during 2013 In 2015 the Education Bureau stressed
14
the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
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Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
16
OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
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SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
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Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
65
The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
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The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
65
they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
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inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
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Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
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Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
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GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
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Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
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the importance for schools in Hong Kong to enhance studentsrsquo understanding of the Belt and
Road Initiative through related subjects and learning activities In particular our school-based
curriculum plays a vital role in facilitating students to becoming well-equipped and
competent citizens so that they can both contribute and reap the benefit from the Initiative
Infusion of OBOR can be found in departmental plans and reports An extract from a senior
curriculum plan prepared by Accounting and Business Studies Department best illustrates the
above
ldquoThe curriculum in the department always strives to improve the learning outcomes of
students and equip in the ever-changing environmentworld The availability of different
curricula in IGCSE IAL DSE and BTEC have provided students multiple learning
opportunities that cater for their interests and needs Accounting in developing countries is
usually not well developed to serve the contemporary function recognized in developed
countries and the former does not go beyond the basic-entry bookkeeping system
Accounting has indeed performed a critical function in an economy as it is the role of
accountants and accounting practices to generate information used by business and the capital
market in the development of an economy For this reason we will incorporate teaching
strategies that facilitate studentsrsquo understanding of the inter-relation between the business
environment and accounting and how the environment affects the role of accounting in the
economy and demands for its servicesrdquo
From the cultural perspective example can be taken from our junior music curriculum in
which the study of songs from some of the 66 OBOR countries and global musical trends
could arouse studentrsquos interest in foreign countries These also empower students in facing
the challenges ahead as they could learn foreign languages through songs
SPCS teachers valued the One Belt One Road Initiative and they could see the long term
benefit for the next generation
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Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
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OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
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SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
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Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
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The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
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The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
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Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
15
Teaching and Learning
Staff The total number of staff was 100 including the Principal the Teacher Librarian and the NET
teacher Support staff included 3 laboratory technicians 2 teaching assistants 15
administrative support staff and 17 cleaning staff The turnover rate as in recent years was
low SPCS has a stable and experienced team of professional teachers
Professional Development of Staff We had another fruitful year of professional staff development The average CPD hours were
92 hours per staff member per annum CPD summarized the rich professional learning
experiences like seminars workshops and different staff development activities in
preparation for the NSS and our school-based curriculum
On 25 August 2016 the New Teacher Induction Programme was held in the Staff Common
Room The programme was designed to introduce our school culture and administration to
new teachers prepare them for good lessons and provide IT trainings This also helped new
teachers to familiarize with their working environment Teachersrsquo feedback was very positive
The first Staff Development Programme was held on 29 August 2016 Ms Jane Cheng ex-
Principal Education officer for Quality Assurance and Inspection for the EDB conducted a
Staff Development session for all the staff of SPCS The 35-hour session was both
informative and interesting Teachers were reminded of the relevance of the updated Bloomrsquos
taxonomy in learning and discussion involved the benefits in facilitating students to develop
themselves into autonomous learners This could be achieved by encouraging students to
actively engage in feedback sessions by effective scaffolding in teaching to enable students
to become more creative when constructing their own ideas and by the teacher not only using
high-level questioning skills themselves but by actively promoting these skills in their student
learners This programme helped our teachers fine-tune their skills
Our Liberal Studies teachers joined the ldquoCOSCO Shipping and Logistics Tourrdquo from 14 to 18
of April 2017 co-organized by Endeavour Education Centre Ltd and China COSCO Shipping
Corporation Limited Our teachers visited the major ports in China including Shanghai and
Ningbo This stimulating tour enabled them to witness the current logistics development in
China and the asset investment projects along the ldquoBeltrdquo and ldquoRoadrdquo They enjoyed the
valuable opportunities to visit the major port infrastructures and facilities along the 21st
Century Maritime Silk Road including the developed Yangshan Port and Ningbo Port the
Nantung Kawasaki Shipyard and the Shanghai Maritime University The teachers also
enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour inside one of the world biggest container ships and meet
the frontline elites in the industry There were also panel meetings to discuss the latest
development and the role of Hong Kong in the ldquoBelt and Road Initiativesrdquo These visits and
panel meetings allow the teachers to understand the latest progress of a globalizing Chinese
economy the consolidation of advantageous resources and the development of global
shipping integrated logistics and shipping industry in the world
On 28 to 31 May 2017 Sr Margaret and 6 teachers visited Shanghai Tong Ji University the
School of Software Engineering as well as the School of Automotive Studies Graduate
studies from the School of Engineering demonstrated the rendering of 3D objects using
16
OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
17
SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
65
Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
65
The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
65
The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
65
Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
65
To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
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inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
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Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
16
OpenGL and the projects they had been working on in conjunction with various companies
to make smooth 3D tours of new buildings They also visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University
where a tour of the universityrsquos museum showed a clear history of innovative research in
science and engineering The delegate was invited by Principal Gu Wenxiu to visit the Nord
Anglia Chinese International School Minhang District which caters for students from age 6
to 18 years It follows blend of core elements of the Shanghai National Curriculum with other
international teaching methods and philosophy taught through the medium of Putonghua and
English The extensive modern campus tour provided the opportunity to engage in the
exchange of ideas in bilingual education and integration of STEM across different
curriculums The dialogues about how each school aims to overcome the various challenges
when integrating STEM principles helped to stimulate new ideas for both schools in the
future Further exchange opportunities between teachers and students of the school will be
explored
The visit to DeTao Master Academy was an eye-opening experience that provided ample
opportunities to meet various masters such as Patrick Gottelier (fashion design) Jane
Gottelier (fashion design) Matias Del Campo (architect) Fernando Brandao (architect) and
their teams as they worked on various educational and commercial projects in their studios at
the academy Their studios provide extremely inspiring work and learning spaces with great
ideas that can be used for creating motivating and functional educational spaces for students
back at SPCS It was also interesting to learn how they infused their own philosophy during
their course design
The delegate also visited the Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre on 31 May 2017 that showcases
their success in delivering STEM education to students teachers and schools in various
Chinese provinces According the Dr Zhong Yizhong the director of the Centre Shanghai
STEM Cloud Centre aims to build a professional platform for STEM Education
concentrating on fostering innovative ability of young talents and the ability to put
interdisciplinary knowledge into practice The collaboration opportunities between SPCS and
Shanghai STEM Cloud Centre were in the pipeline
Two of our art teachers have paid a visit to DeTao Shanghai Centre of the DeTao Masters
Academy in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 19 to 20 June 2017 The DeTao staff have
arranged our art teachers to visit most of the studios workshops and other facilities such as
library and canteen in the DeTao main building They were very impressed by the mastersrsquo
studios as each of them is uniquely designed by the master Masters are professional
educators designers or architects coming from all over the world Meetings with the various
masters were arranged including Mr Mathis Heller of Automotive and Product Design Mr
Haim Dotan of Ecological Architecture Design Mr Roy Ascott of Technoetic Arts and Mr
Patrick Gottelier of Fashion Knitwear and Sportswear Design They were introduced to the
mastersrsquo products and architectural design the 21st century teaching methodologies and the
potential of applying technology in art and design The art teachers also talked to a team of
students who studied animation and were about to graduate The students presented the
concept and character designs of their final animation project and explained how interactions
with the masters help them to improve and excel Finally they watched one of the teamrsquos
award winning original short animation
Besides the art teachers also visited various art spaces such as the M50 Moganshan Road a
contemporary art district in Shanghai They visited several art exhibitions and were immersed
in the artistic atmosphere of the area The visit to DeTao deepened the understanding of
17
SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
65
Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
65
The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
65
The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
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Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
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Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
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To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
17
SPCS art teachers regarding the latest development of art and design education in China
They were also inspired by the multi-disciplinary project plans and outcomes of some
project-based short courses designed by each studio and the concept of integrating the
creative industries with education The teachers valued the experience of this visit which was
both educational and inspirational
Apart from this the departments met regularly to share and discuss strategies for learning and
teaching issues revising homework policies moderating examination and SBA marks
checking the quality of examination papers and assignments preparing and analyzing the
NSS GCEIAL and IGCSE curriculum and introducing OLE into their curriculum Many
departments succeeded in infusing English InformationMobile Technology and greening
into their curriculum
Offering a Broad and Balanced Curriculum Alternative Curriculum to
Meet the Individual Needs of Every Paulinian Alongside the local NSS curriculum our school offers the alternative GCEIAL curriculum to
our students Staff development programmes were arranged by each department during DIP
sessions to allow panel heads and their members to have a good understanding of the
IGSCEGCEIALBTEC and the local DSE curriculums to cross match the IGCSE
curriculum with the local DSE curriculum to collect teaching resources for the curriculum
and to plan the schemes of work for the new curriculum
Furthermore the focus was put on assessment for learning through project work and hence
learning attitudes and skills were given a more prominent place through oral presentations in
class Students were also requested to conduct peer and self-assessment and give suggestions
for improvement The guiding principle was to satisfy as far as possible the diverse needs
and interests of the students and provide them with a broad and balanced curriculum that
would enhance their whole person development
We collaborated with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of
Hong Kong for the seventh year in offering modern languages to our students This year a
total of 93 and 106 students enrolled in the French and Spanish courses respectively
LanguageLevel Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total
French 43 24 18 8 93
Spanish 51 28 16 11 106
Furthermore the school has registered eight different BTEC Applied Learning subjects for
F3 to F5 students to further develop their talents through experiential learning and to give
them first step work-related qualifications for careers and further studies planning Subjects
included BTEC Level 3 Certificate in
1 Art and Design
2 Business
3 Creative Media Production
4 Home Cooking Skills (Level 2)
5 Information Technology
6 Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
7 Performing Arts (Dance)
8 Principles of Coaching Sport (Level 2)
65
Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
65
The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
65
The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
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Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
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Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
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To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
Catering for Diversity The school data management team has continued to provide an updated data analysis of
studentsrsquo performance in AAT TSA IGCSE GCEIAL HKDSE and mid-termfinal
examinations to subject departments that enable them to trace and identify studentsrsquo diverse
needs This helps the school and individual departments to formulate additional programmes
appropriately and timely for less able students where necessary and on the other hand to
offer enrichment challenges to stretch gifted students Timely feedback from tests and
assignments was given to students by subject teachers to enable them to scale new heights
and to improve their learning outcomes As a Direct Subsidy School the different funding
and curriculum arrangement allows the school more flexibility to meet the particular needs of
individual students
Additional lessons in Mathematics were arranged starting in the first term to cater for
diversity among the Form 1-3 students The selection of students for small class additional
lessons was based on F1 AAT results and F2 and F3 final examination results The same
practice was applied to additional Chinese Language lessons in F1 and F2 Furthermore an
experienced teacher was employed to offer additional Chinese language lessons to F5 and
F6 students during DIP sessions Feedback from the teacher-in-charge was positive and the
extra lessons which focused on consolidating studentsrsquo foundation in the core subject
ensured a smoother transition from primary to secondary school
The UK Learning to Learn programme was successfully implemented in the Form 1 and
Form 2 curriculum to help students improve their generic skills so that they could learn in a
more focused way and in greater depth The students enjoyed the programme and found mind
mapping and various graphic organizers useful
Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs A senior teacher was designated to take care of any student with special educational needs
There are occasionally a few cases of SEN like hearing impairments attention deficit
disorder and hyperactivity The designated teacher referred the students to the appropriate
organizations for the appropriate tests and special arrangements were made to meet their
needs in their day-to-day school life and in public examinations For example students with
hearing impairments can use headphones during listening examinations In addition
extended examination time was granted for students with attention deficit disorder Form
teachers were informed and reminded to treat SEN students as regular students with special
needs
Reading to Learn and Learning to Read The Reading Culture Team organized various annual activities to promote a reading culture
in our school which included creating an ideal reading environment in the Cyber Cafeacute the
school library the lobby the area outside the chapel the English Room and the Chinese
Culture Room In addition the team tried to inculcate a good reading habit during Family
Life Education lessons form periods and free periods Activities such as poster design
competitions monthly book exhibitions and story-telling sessions assisted in broadening
studentsrsquo minds and perspectives Students were also assigned to read eBooks in different
KLAs especially commendable articlespoems in Chinese in an effort to help them to extend
their horizons
65
The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
65
The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
65
Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
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Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
The school subscribed to different e-learning platforms for the students including English
Builder Twigs World and iLearner The school also developed school-based e-learning
platforms for subjects included English Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
Economics and Principles of Accounts so that students can learn at their own pace as and
when they have time In addition the Pre-Form 1 students were asked to read at least two
Chinese books and two English books during the summer vacation and to submit their book
reports to their new language teachers in September This helped to foster a good reading
habit among all Paulinians
Interactive IT in Learning and Teaching Information Technology was successfully incorporated as a useful interactive tool for
teaching and learning in SPCS Technology was used extensively across the curriculum both
in academic and cultural subjects so that it served well as a tutor tutee and tool in the
curriculum All project work submitted to staff was in electronic form The school-based
Creative Media curriculum helped to empower students with the multi-media skills they
needed to make presentations Many students received prizes for their entries in short film
competitions Lessons in Digital Music and data logging systems in scientific investigations
were incorporated in the regular curriculum to meet the challenges of the new technological
world In order to promote student interest in technologies robotics and electronics the
school arranged ldquoElectronics make Funrdquo Robotics One hour Coding and Apps
Jamming classes during Wednesday DIP sessions Under the ldquoEITPrdquo project eighty F2
students enjoyed extra visits (both local and cross-border) and courses on the latest
technologies like Mobile game design and 3D printing to name just two
To align with the fourth strategy of IT in Education the school successfully operated various
e-learning platforms to extend learning beyond the classroom Self-funded e-learning
platforms in subjects including Mathematics English Biology Chemistry Physics
Accounting and Economics were developed The total number of items developed on various
e-learning platforms was as follows
Subjects No of questions
English 9485
Physics 2354
Chemistry 4068
Biology 3130
Mathematics 8982
Principles of Accounts 1056
Economics 720
Total 29795
The school created the post of an IT Research and Development Coordinator to explore and
develop e-learning platforms for our students The e-learning platforms ldquoEnglish Builderrdquo
ldquoiLearnerrdquo (for Chinese) Learnlex (for Maths) and ldquoTwig Worldrdquo (for Geography
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Biology and Science) were subscribed in order to enhance
studentsrsquo learning The successful development and deployment of ELMO (E-Learning
Multi-subject Online) system has integrated all school-based e-learning platforms into a new
single-login knowledge management system that can also be accessed through iPads
65
The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
65
Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
65
To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
65
Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
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Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
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The whole campus was covered by wireless Internet access so that all SPCS students could
be technologically ready for global linkage and communication both of which foster world
peace and an understanding of international affairs All students were provided with an iPad
each for mobile learning Students and teachers also joined workshops in eBooks production
using iBooks Author during DIP sessions and the post-examination period The school also
participated in the E-Textbook Market Development Scheme (EMADS) - Partner Schools
Scheme initiated by the EDB to field test the interactivity and quality of the Chinese language
e-textbooks developed by the commercial sector
Much effort was made to ensure that students became prudent skillful and ethical users of
technology through school-based curriculum and seminars The school also tried to ensure
that technology helped to support the school mission to enhance the quality of teaching and
learning and to reduce the workload of teachers in the long run
Project Learning
Throughout the year students were assigned various subject-based projects to nurture their
generic and IT skills and as part of continuous assessments in various subjects Project
learning is widely applied in subjects like Liberal Studies Geography English Chinese
Chinese History Integrated Science Biology Chemistry and Religious Studies
Civic and Moral Education Religious Studies is part of the core school curriculum for Form 1 to Form 4 students and
Ethics is one of the core subjects for Form 5 and Form 6 students Apart from Christian
values the Ethics curriculum aims to nurture SPCS students in becoming media literate
people through a value-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship in the 21st
century
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
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Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
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Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
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GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
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University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
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Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
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Support for Students
ScholarshipFee Remission Scheme
We believe that no talented student should be denied admission to SPCS for financial reasons
There is a generous scholarshipfee remission scheme provided by the school It is expected
that no fewer than 30 of students will benefit from the scholarshipfee remission scheme
This academic year there were a total of 783 beneficiaries and the scholarshipfee remission
amounted to HK$735 M
For details please refer to the school website httpwwwspcseduhkfeeremissionhtm
Pastoral Care
Personal Social and Health Education
As in previous years the school collaborated with the Health Department to offer a
comprehensive health programme to our F1 to F3 students to enable them to become healthy
independent and responsible members of the society Through different talks reflection and
discussion conducted by the nurses and supported by their Form teachers students developed
a sense of self-worth and a range of personal and social skills Their physical mental and
emotional health as well as self-esteem and self-confidence were enhanced
Healthy Paulinians
Paulinians are healthy in terms of their physical social and mental health The APASO II
study conducted in 2016 has indicated that our students score better than the HK school
average in all the areas of health considered
When coming to a studentrsquos health parental support is of the utmost importance The school
is pleased to see that the Paulinians have good and harmonious relationships with their
parents Pauliniansrsquo parents all work hard to support their daughters in their personal and
academic lives and this support ensures that all students have a healthy and happy
environment in which to excel
Paulinians also perform significantly well in their independent learning capacity compared to
the average for schools in Hong Kong The results demonstrate that Paulinians have a high
level of academic initiative being competent goal setters voracious readers and efficient
learning strategists
The study noted that the school provides senior students with various careers and guidance
programmes that appropriately cater for their needs such as job shadowing opportunities and
college application advice seminars The careers education programmes also target lower
form students but are appropriately adjusted to reflect their different level of maturity
65
To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
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All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
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Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
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To encourage every F1 to F6 student to become an effective independent learner the
schoolrsquos mobile learning initiative has increased the supply of iPads This policy coupled
with the guidance of teachers has encouraged students to learn outside the classroom and is a
great step forward in getting students totally self-motivated in terms of their education
Scale Name
Junior (F1 to F3)
average
Senior (F4 to F6)
average
Whole school
average
SPCS HK SPCS HK SPCS HK
Self 298 271 288 266 293 269
Self-others 317 306 321 303 319 304
Self-school 295 268 292 264 293 266
Self-society 305 291 296 284 300 287
Self-future 316 292 304 291 310 291
Senior form students in the school show a relatively high degree of test anxiety when
compared to junior form students however they all have lower test anxiety compared to the
HK average The stress of public exams and the high expectations senior form students
endure are the major reasons for the high anxiety levels Anxiety relief workshops are
organized to help students identify their source of anxiety and to suggest ways in which they
can manage their stress
According to the survey Paulinians are often reluctant to seek help with their learning One
possible reason could be that Paulinians are fiercely independent learners and another might
be that they are sensitive to the needs of the class and see the act of seeking help as
something that might disturb and frustrate their classmates It has been suggested that
teachers could reserve some time in lessons for students to raise questions about the topics
being considered Form teachers may encourage students to share their concerns and worries
during form periods
Regarding physical fitness our students stay in good health with an average weight of
4925kg an average height of 1589cm and an average body mass index of 196 (healthy
range of BMI is 185 to 229) No student is classified as overweight and only 017 of our
students are classified as obese therefore overweightobesity is not a health issue in our
school However there is a growing concern about the increasing number of students being
underweight
Form
No of Overweight
and Obese
Students
Percentage over the Form
No of Underweight
Students Percentage over
the Form
1 0 0 26 151
2 1 045 13 59
3 1 047 12 56
4 0 0 8 4
5 0 0 5 3
6 0 0 1 07
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
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Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
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Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
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Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
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Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
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Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
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Also our students performed better in their cardiovascular endurance tests (9-minute jogging)
and flexibility tests (sit and reach) as compared to the HK school norm for females The
reason for this is that our school offers a positive environment which promotes healthy living
and a happy life Most of our students enjoy regular physical activity and understand the
health benefits of a suitable amount of physical activity Furthermore the school offers a
wide range of sports-related opportunities to all students and has incorporated a
comprehensive junior secondary health promotion programme conducted by the Health
Department in the normal timetable
Form One Bridging Programme
To prepare the new Form one students (2017-18) for a smooth transition from primary to
secondary school the school organized a Bridging Course from 3 to 28 July 2017 The
Bridging Course comprised of School Orientation Mathematics ICT and Chinese sessions
In the second week they joined the full-day English Immersion Camp conducted by a
teaching team comprised of teachers from UK and teaching assistants from local universities
co-organized by our school and Wofoo Social Enterprises The camp emphasized spoken
English through an interactive and fun-packed activity-based curriculum Morning classes
were taught through interesting materials based on different themes while afternoon activities
and events included art and craft dancing singing a treasure hunt a quizgame show and a
mini-Olympics The course came to an end with a Closing Ceremony held in the school hall
where parents were invited to watch their daughters performances in speech drama singing
and dancing During the Bridging course our Paulinians made new friends and familiarized
with the school culture environment and school life at SPCS
Careers Team
Life Planning Education
The Careers Team collaborated with the Pastoral Care Team PSHE (Personal Social and
Health Education) Team for the third consecutive year to implement career life planning
education in junior form classes (F1-F3) with the help of the ldquoFinding Your Colours of Liferdquo
booklet published by HKACMGM during Form Periods Briefing sessions were conducted
for Form Teachers in the First Term and Second Term with regard to effective
implementation of the activities in the booklet Junior form students not only developed better
self-understanding and learning skills but they also explored their choice of subjects based
on their interests personality traits academic aptitude and career aspirations through
interactive group activities and discussions reflective questionnaires and presentations In
addition our school social worker helped to conduct two mass lectures on subject choices
and SMART Goals relating to career life planning to F2 and F3 classes
On 27 June 2017 a half-day Career Mapping Workshop was organized for F4 students
during the post-examination period in the School Hall The booklet Career Mapping a
career development tool designed by the HKACMGM for senior secondary school students in
Hong Kong were used to guide students through their career planning Students gained
transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes through a variety of
interactive activities including an auction game poster design activity and team tower
building tasks This also provided the opportunity for students to explore different university
courses and future careers that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest
assessment tool - the Holland Code which matches ones strongest traits and interests with
suitable careers and university courses After attending this comprehensive and informative
workshop students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals but
65
they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
65
A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
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Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
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Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
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GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
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they also acquired appropriate knowledge skills and attitude to make informed curriculum
choices and career plans
Careers week (24 to 28 October 2016)
This yearrsquos Careers Week was held successfully from 24 to 28 October by the Careers
Team Many exciting activities and talks were organized to help students across all
forms to learn more about different career prospects and higher education
F1 students were asked to complete a Careers Quiz designed by the Careers Prefects to
arouse their interest in searching for information relating to further studies and different
careers They also gained an early understanding of the different study pathways
available to them A Careers Poster Design Competition was organized for F2 students
to increase studentsrsquo understanding of different careers Each F2 class submitted three
poster entries based on a job chosen from HKFYGrsquos Jobtionary website which
included a brief introduction of the job as well as the academic qualifications and skills
required Students in the whole school were given the opportunity to vote for the top
three posters based on six shortlisted posters that were posted up during the Careers
week
The Careers Team also organized a Careers Video Competition for F3 to F5 students
on the topic Go For Your Dream from 19 September to 12 October Each class
produced a 3-5 minute video to introduce an occupation of their preference from
Jobtionary Three videos were shortlisted by Careers Team teachers Screening of the
videos and voting were then held across Forms 1 and 3 to 5 classes on 25 October
On 25 October Ms Rendy Ng an alumna came back to SPCS and gave students an
inspiring careers talk ndash ldquoFrom Student to a World of Possibilitiesrdquo Through her sharing
students gained insight into how she made each important career decision which
shaped her into a unique individual She also shared with students the challenges she
faced at each juncture and that achieving success requires perseverance in striving for
onersquos goals courage to take risks and the ability to stand up after failures Her
inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students
On 27 October a special presentation by two groups of Form 6 students was held to
demonstrate their self-built robots ndash a life-size BB8 droid and a line-following robot
Both groups demonstrated how their robots were operated In particular students
explained their building process the materials used the challenges they faced and the
knowledge and practical skills they gained from the experience which also provided
them further insight into engineering Both robots used 3D printing coding electronics
and mechanical skills in their design and construction A teacher was invited to share
with students the different branches of engineering programmes at the university Over
40 senior form students attended the sharing and the overall feedback was very positive
University Information and Sharing Sessions
In 2016-2017 representatives from various UK universities including University of
Cambridge the London School of Economics and Political Science University of
Exeter and the University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences
came to our school to give admissions talks to our F4 to F6 students Parents were also
invited to attend these talks On 20 September 2016 an admissions talk was organized
for F5 students to introduce them to the HKU-Sciences Po Dual Degree Programme
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A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
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Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
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Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
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To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
A total of four JUPAS NON-JUPAS Sharing Sessions were conducted on 17 28 and
31 October and 3 November 2016 after school SPCS graduates studying in Year 1 or 2
at various local universities were invited to share their experiences of making JUPAS
NON-JUPAS choices with our F5 and F6 students as well as their individual study
programmes and life at university in general All participants found the sharing sessions
very useful
F4 and F2 Parents Days were organized in March and April 2016 respectively to
facilitate both parents and students a better understanding of the different subject
combinations as well as the requirements of different subjects in connection with their
future career pathways
CV Personal StatementSLP Preparation and Interview Workshops
Throughout the year various workshops were provided by the Careers Team to teach
F5 students to write effective CVs and personal statements for their UCAS and Non-
JUPAS applications SLP preparation talks were also held to assist students in applying
to local and overseas educational institutions The individual personal statementCV
guidance and review process by the Careers Teachers encouraged student self-
exploration and reflective thinking This will strengthen their university applications
A series of designated Interview Skills workshops were arranged for F6 DSE and F6
GCE students in November 2016 as well as June and July 2017 respectively The
workshops were conducted by professional career consultants from ARCH Education
with the aim of equipping students for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS interviews This
year consultants from Princeton Review were invited to advise students on US college
admissions as well as how to write personal statements and essays for the US
universities
Exposure to different careers
In collaboration with SPCS alumni PTA and the Teamrsquos professional network the
Careers Team organized a record number of over 100 job-shadowing places for our F5
students from July to August 2017 These experiences served to provide insight into
diverse industries ranging from Medicine Dentistry Law entrepreneurship finance art
hospitality physiotherapy healthcare to engineering There were some new mentors
this year in various fields including business law architecture surveying hospitality
medicine and engineering due to the increased support from PTA and alumni These
valuable opportunities helped to broaden the career-related experiences of students
increase their exposure to the job market and help them to make more informed career
and subject choices
On 1 March 2017 students from F2 and F3 attended the ldquoGirls on the Moverdquo workshop delivered by a multinational company the Thales Group at our school Organized to celebrate and raise awareness of the upcoming International Womenrsquos Day engineers from Thales explained their roles at the company and introduced the exciting projects that they involved These ranged from helping clients keep their customers safe by designing and implementing various encryption systems to programming autonomous train controls so that trains can safely deliver passengers to their destinations without the need for a driver Students thoroughly enjoyed the
65
opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
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Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
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Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
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GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
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University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
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Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
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opportunity to interact with engineers and learn about the different types of work that engineers do
On 10 March 2017 36 F2 and F3 students had the opportunity to visit the Coca-Cola Factory in Shatin During the visit students were shown around the bottling plant where they were given a detailed step-by-step description of the factoryrsquos production processes Being an environmentally conscious company students were also shown how aluminium cans for the soft drinks and the PET bottles for water and juices were recycled and in some cases even turned into furniture
On 6 May 2017 four F5 students were invited to attend the Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate held in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital China The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons anesthetist dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital to provide free consultation surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate The students visited various facilities in the hospital including simulation centers and the paediatric ward where they interacted with children before and after receiving the cleft lip treatment They also observed intricate cleft lip surgeries in the operation theatre where they had the opportunity to enquire renowned surgeons about surgical procedures and cleft lip and palate syndromes The students gained valuable insight and experience into medicine which is their desired course at university
Career Guidance for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
Our school continued its collaboration with the Caritas Youth and Community Service on their Multicultural Dream Pursuit Project which aimed to provide Career-related Experiences for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students in Secondary Schools for the second consecutive year This year five F2 students took part in the Project The students have developed greater self-understanding self-management and interpersonal skills and understanding about the study opportunities and occupational choices through participating in a series of workshops careers visits and job-shadowing experiences
Oxbridge Preparation Programme for F5-F6 Students
A highlight of the Oxbridge Preparation Programme this year was the Ideas Inspire Project Presentation which was successfully held on 2 December 2016 Nine F6 students presented their research projects or essays which they had been working since March 2016 in the form of a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) a university style presentation competition organized for research students at many top global universities including Oxford University and the University of Hong Kong Distinguished panelists Dr Alan Wong (Medical Practitioner at Southside Family Health Centre) Dr Doris Chan (a specialist in Psychiatry) Ms Rendy Ng (Legal Counsel and Director of Bees International Group) and Ms Catherine Kwan (Senior Regional Development Manager of Pearson) were invited to give feedback to the presenters The medical specialists also gave students inspiring mock interviews on biomedical science at the end of the session The F6 students found the Oxbridge Preparation Programme especially the Ideas Inspire Project and workshops inspiring and helpful in preparation for their Oxbridge interviews and improved their research skills The presentation was attended by over 30 students and teachers
Ms S Keung and Mr P Blythe gave an introductory briefing on the Oxbridge
Programme to upcoming F5 students before the end of the F4 school term in 2016 by
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
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Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
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All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
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Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
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Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
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To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
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Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
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Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
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Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
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Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
inviting them to join the Oxbridge Preparation Programme In the first term over 20 F5
students who were interested in joining the Programme attended the Thinking Skills
Workshop two Fridays per month after school A total of seven workshops were held in
the First Term where various topics including identity gender and critical thinking skills
were discussed in depth to broaden studentsrsquo perspectives and arouse their questioning
mindset Students also gained exposure to the Oxbridge assessment tests which are one
of the key criteria for Oxbridge admissions In the second term the F5 Oxbridge
potential applicants started discussions with the teachers-in-charge to prepare for their
Ideas Inspire Project On 18 July 2017 the students attended an Oxbridge Application
Preparation Workshop to learn about Oxbridge application procedures and requirements
so that they could plan their applications during the summer vacation
Individual counselling services
Year-round individual counselling was provided by Careers Teachers especially to F5
and F6 students to guide and assist them with any matters relating to their further studies
and careers plans
F5 and F6 Oxbridge applicants also received specific personal statement and application
guidance mock interview training and had the opportunity to hear past studentsrsquo sharing
Discipline and Counselling Team
The data collected from APASO 2016 showed that our Paulinians have better social skills
both personal and interpersonal and better ethical conduct as compared to the Hong Kong
schools norm for females They are good in terms of self-control and perseverance More
importantly they possess a more positive attitude to school due to higher satisfaction good
teacher-student relationships more opportunities more adventures and overall greater
achievements at school The survey also indicated that Paulinians have better parent-child
relationships and stress management skills These data might explain why there are only a
few disciplinary and counseling cases every year
To further protect our students from cyber traps a series of seminars and workshops entitled
the Proper use of the Internet Social Networking on the Internet Game-based Learning and
IT Safety were organized for Form 1 to Form 6 students
In addition to the school social worker who was at school from Monday to Thursday each
week an additional social worker (02) from Caritas continued to serve our school by
conducting sex education talks and careers talks for our junior form students The services
received positive feedback from students and parents
Prefectsrsquo Board
The Prefects Board is a student organization of elected representatives that assists the School
Authority with the smooth running of the school Its objectives are to build a sense of unity
belonging and cooperation among Paulinians to facilitate communication between Paulinians
the staff and the school authority to maintain discipline within the school to provide general
welfare to Paulinians and to coordinate Paulinians in keeping SPCS a quality learning
environment
The 20 elected Prefectsrsquo Board members delivered their Platform speeches on 21 September
2016 They expressed their gratitude to the school for all the support they had received over
the years and how they could use their leadership skills for the benefit of the school After
listening to all the speeches teachers and Paulinians voted for the Head Prefect and the Vice-
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
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All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
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Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
Head Prefects The Installation Ceremony was held on 28 September 2016 The badges for
the new Head Prefect and Vice Head Prefects were pinned on by the Principal Other
Prefectsrsquo Board members and school prefects received their badges from the moderators
while class prefects class monitresses IT prefects environmental monitresses and careers
prefects of each class received their badges from the class teachers This marked the official
beginning of the responsibilities of the newly inaugurated student leaders
The Prefects Board assisted in the efficient running of numerous events this year such as the
Dress Casual Day and the Paulinian Show in honour of the visit of the Superior General and
Assistant General of the Sisters of St Paul de Chartre This year the board successfully
organized the ldquoTeachers Students Relayrdquo during the Schoolrsquos Annual Sports Day There were
a total of 15 teams contested in the 8x50m fast walking relay 26 enthusiastic teachers and 94
students from different forms participated in the event The event achieved its aims in
facilitating an enjoyable school lives with teachers and their peers cultivating a sense of
belonging to the school and promoting the importance of healthy living and exercise for all
As responsible global citizens and young school leaders 14 Prefectsrsquo Board members joined
the Sichuan Study Tour Through school visits attending classes and seminars and
competition with the students in Sichuan they gained better insight into the educational
environment in the Mainland The cultural exchanges and interactions enabled them to
broaden their horizons and establish friendships with students in Sichuan
Student welfare is one of the major concerns of the Prefects Board The board organized two
souvenir sales for current students and the new F1 students in November and July Souvenirs
were sold to alumni throughout the year as well A new folder and string bag were designed
and they were popular among Paulinians The Second Hand Book Sale was offered to
Paulinians to facilitate the buying and selling of second-hand books The sale was organized
for the F6 DSE and GCE students to sell their old textbooks to junior form students The
activity demonstrated the essence of the Paulinian spirit - to help one another It also
promoted an environmentally friendly culture in the school
The Prefects Board always strives to train future leaders to sustain their good work A
workshop on Habits of Mind and a series of leadership related games were organized for the
F4 students to inspire them in ldquoleadershiprdquo A total of 74 school prefects were elected On 20
and 21 August 2017 the board organized the annual Leadership Training Camp in the Hong
Kong Federation of Youth Groups Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp for the election of the
Prefectsrsquo Board members 2017-2018 Through these activities the prefectsrsquo confidence and
determination to serve the school were enhanced and this also prepares future leaders to serve
the school with Paulinian spirit
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
All Round Development Through Active Participation in OLE
Over 55 clubs and societies offered a huge diversity of extra-curricular activities throughout
the year and the activities provided extra dimensions to the Other Learning Experiences of
SPCS students The school has six houses which offer vertical support to studentsrsquo growth
and this help to develop a house spirit The experience gained is invaluable for studentsrsquo
personal growth
House Enterprise and Service
Houses act as the basis of the pastoral care system helping students grow emotionally
intellectually morally physically socially and spiritually As in previous years all six
houses took turns to run the lsquotuck shoprsquo by providing snacks stationery or souvenirs to
students Sales of snackssouvenirsstationery took place during recess and at lunch time in
the covered playground The house that achieved the highest sales figures with the best
business plan was awarded the Enterprise Award This year Keller House won the House
Enterprise Award
The annual Sports Day Final was held on 9 March 2017 It was an extremely enjoyable
occasion for everyone with the emphasis on sportsmanship and team spirit All F1 students
performed with great enthusiasm and energy in the Cheering Team Competition Morris
House won the Best Cheering Team Award and Kenny House was the Overall Champion
The annual Swimming Gala took place on 22 September 2016 and Cavell House was the
Overall Champion of the Swimming Gala All Form One students took part in the cheering
team competition and it was sheer enjoyment to watch their performance The Best Cheering
Team award was won by Morris House The Swimming Gala was another opportunity for our
students to cultivate their sportsmanship
All House officials and their Housemates fully demonstrated their leadership loyalty talents
creativity sense of responsibility team spirit and school spirit in these events
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
Enhancing Other Learning Experiences through Cultural Exchanges
To promote a global outlook and global citizenship the school organized many cultural
exchange activities for the students This year a total of 34 tours were organized between
September 2016 and August 2017
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
1 The 16
th Awarding Program for
Future Scientists 24 ndash 29 Oct 2016
Shanghai
China
Polly Tsang (6A)
Mrs T Tam
2
Tsinghua University
Putonghua
Immersion Programme
16 ndash 25 Oct 2016
27 Oct ndash 5 Nov
2016
Beijing
China
221 F2 students
Ms C Tsui
3 Empire Mock Trial
Competition 7 ndash 16 Nov 2016
New York
USA
14 F4 amp F5
students
Ms K Lau
4
The 8th
Asia Pacific Open and
Age group Synchronized
Swimming Championships
2 ndash 4 Dec 2016 Selangor
Malaysia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
5 Foshan Study Tour 10 ndash 11 Apr 2017 Foshan
China
239 F1 students
Mr D Tse
6 ldquoSilk Roadrdquo Student
Ambassador Programme 10 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Urumqi amp
Turpan
China
3 F5 students
Mrs S Lai
7
The Hancock Prospecting
Australian Synchronized
Swimming Australian Open
and Age Group Championships
14 ndash 17 Apr 2017 Melbourne
Australia
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
8
China Ocean Shipping
Maritime Silk Road
Exchange Tour
14 ndash 18 Apr 2017
Shanghai
Ningbo amp
Shaoxing
China
2 teachers
Mrs C Cheng
9 Sichuan Exchange Tour 16 ndash 23 Apr 2017 Sichuan
China
40 F1 to F5
students
Ms C Tsui
10 2
nd Asian Youth Athletics
Championships 18 ndash 24 May 2017
Bangkok
Thailand
Beanie Fung (5A)
Mrs M Iu
11
The 17th
Macau Age Group
Synchronized Swimming
Championships
26 ndash 28 May 2017 Macau
China
3 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs M Iu
12 Shanghai STEM Educational
Tour 28 ndash 31 May 2017
Shanghai
China
7 teachers
Sr Margaret Wong
13 Shanghai DeTao Educational
Tour 18 ndash 21 Jun 2017
Shanghai
China
2 teachers
Ms J Fok
14 Chinese History and
Culture Training 23 ndash 27 June 2017
Beijing
China
1 teacher
Ms K Lau
15 Roche Young Scientist
Switzerland Exchange Tour
24 Jun ndash 1 Jul
2017 Switzerland
3 F4 students
Ms C Po
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
Activity Date Location Participants or
Teacher-In-Charge
16 Brescia University Summer
Leadership Camp 1 ndash 15 Jul 2017
Western
Ontario
Canada
70 F3 students
Ms F Chu
17 Christ Church College Oxford
University Study Tour 1 ndash 16 Jul 2017 London UK
30 F4 students
Mr N Maxwell
18
The Dennis and Anne Beaver
Foundation Bourse
drsquoexcellence Exchange Tour
1 ndash 29 July 2017 France
Mahika Khanna
(5U)
Ms C Yeung
19 Tencent ICT and Charity Camp 3 ndash 7 Jul 2017 Shenzhen
China
9 F2 amp F4 students
Mr W K Lo
20 Summer Music Exchange 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017 London
UK
3 F3 F4 amp F6
students
Mrs A Fong
21 Burgos International
Music Festival 8 ndash 19 Jul 2017
Burgos
Spain
Jenny Kong (2T)
Mrs A Fong
22 Festival of Voices 9 ndash 21 Jul 2017 Sydney
Australia
2 F3 amp F4 students
Mrs A Fong
23 Stanford University
International Youth Camp 10 ndash 23 Jul 2017
San Francisco
USA
40 F3 students
Mrs S Haider
24 University of London Summer
School Writing Competition 10 ndash 18 July 2017
London
UK
Ann Lee (5U)
Mr N Maxwell
25 Summer Institute for
Gifted students 10 ndash 29 Jul 2017
California
USA
Chelsea Chung (2S)
Mrs A M Law
26 Nanjing Science Camp 11 ndash 17 Jul 2017 Nanjing
China
10 F4 students
Ms C Tsui
27 Tsinghua University Service
Tour 12 ndash 20 Jul 2017
Beijing amp
Hebei
China
6 F3 to F5 students
Ms C Tsui
28 Oxford College International
Summer School
16 Jul ndash 1 Aug
2017
London
UK
Kitty Lau (3T)
Mr N Maxwell
29 NetDragon VR Experiential
Camp 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Fozhou
China
5 F2 amp F3 students
Mrs P Liu
30 3D Printing With
Autodesk and Dremel 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Santa Clara
Canada
Cathy Fong (3T)
Mrs P Liu
31 「思利及人」全方位發展
國內交流考察團 17 ndash 21 Jul 2017
Guangzhou
China
Charlotte Leung
(3A)
Ms C Tsui
32 The Wharf Art Cultural
Exchange Tour 25 ndash 28 July 2017
Beijing
China
Josephine Choy (5S)
Ms J Fok
33 Technovation Global Pitch
Finals 4 ndash 8 Aug 2017
San Francisco
USA
3 F3 students
Mrs P Liu
34 Hong Kong Student Science
Project Competition 2017 20 ndash 24 Aug 2017
Nagoya
Japan
4 F5 students
Mrs T Tam
Total 721 students
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
Home-School Co-operation
Form One Orientation Day
This was held on 26 August 2017 and all staff Form 1 parents and students attended The
programme began with an introduction by the Principal about the history of the school its
vision mission and the school curriculum This was followed by a brief description of the
work of the Discipline and Counselling committees and the Extra-curricular activities
offered by the school Some of our Form 6 students who were recently admitted to
universities were invited to share with the F1 students their school life and study tips There
was also an introduction by our school social worker on the services provided followed by an
open forum
Form One Catholic Parentsrsquo Day This was held on 8 September 2016 and most of the Catholic parents and students attended
The programme began with a prayer and an opening speech by the Principal This was
followed by a brief introduction to the various religious clubs and activities in the school
organized by the Catholic Movement Committee Then there was a sharing session by the
Catholic students
Big Sister Scheme This year the Big Sister Scheme recruited 132 Form 3 4 and 5 students to provide academic
support to 149 Form 1 Little Sisters Before the commencement of the academic year the
Committee organized a ldquoKnowing More About SPCSrsquo activity to help the Little Sisters better
understand their school The Train-the-Trainer workshop focused on the skills Big
Sisters must acquire to teach their Little Sisters effectively while the Little Sister Briefing
Session aimed to remind Little Sisters about their obligations Through regular tutorial
sessions both Big Sisters and Little Sisters developed a closer bond and fostered their
Paulinian spirit The scheme was well received by parents and students
Parent-Teacher Association The 10
th Annual General Meeting of the PTA was held on 22 October 2016 to elect the new
Executive Committee (EC) The EC hosted the first seminar of the year right after the AGM
PTA also invited Mr Alfred Cheung King Ting to give a talk on ldquo11 Ways to Make Your
Child Smarterrdquo
Sixty-two parent helpers accompanied students in attending the 68th HK Schools Speech
Festival held from 22 November to 16 December 2016 as chaperons This event provided
opportunities to the parent volunteers to witness their daughtersrsquo performance and share their
excitement
On 20 and 21 January 2017 the PTA organized the recycling activity to help the needy 29
parent volunteers from different forms and 15 school ambassadors of the Conservancy Club
assisted in the collection amount to a total of 46 packs of recycled items including winter
clothes domestic electrical appliances computers toys stationery story books bags and so
forth - all in good condition All collected items were donated to the Caritas Rehabilitation
Service for the underprivileged children and families in Hong Kong
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
To celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the establishment of SPCS Parent-Teacher Association
(SPCSPTA) the 10th
Anniversary Gala Dinner under the theme of ldquoBridging the Past and
Future Successrdquo was held on 17 March 2017 at the Happy Valley Racecourse Hong Kong
Over 100 guests have participated in this dinner event A souvenir set of Espresso cup and
saucer was presented as gifts to all dinner guests as a token of appreciation All guests
enjoyed this meaningful event with a round of applause
On 6 May 2017 over 66 parents teachers and students participated as volunteers bringing
care laughter and joy to 260 senior citizens residing in 2 elderly homes They were (i) Little
Sisters of the Poor St Josephrsquos Home for the Aged and (ii) Po Leung Kuk ECO-Home for
the Senior The PTA had received donations from parents with a total amount of HK$ 13000
and the money was spent on purchasing gifts for the elderly including food and daily
necessities such as towels wrapped up as lovely rabbits Parent and student volunteers
performed talent shows which included the singing of Chinese Opera and playing musical
instruments PTA also conducted participant evaluation survey and the majority
demonstrated their wish to join this community service event next year with appreciation of
the ample learning opportunities from the student perspective
To shape the positive experience for family culture development PTA and DNY First Person
View Drone Hong Kong Association co-organized a fun learning Drone Workshop on 17
July 2017 at the School Hall The workshop aimed at promulgating the culture of ldquoLearning
to learnrdquo in their family It provided both parents and students the opportunity to explore and
exchange the views covering the conceptual trend of Drone applications in futuristic
technology
All PTA members were notified with an email invitation to attend the following various
seminar talks at the designated school venues during the year of 2016 - 17 for sharing of
useful educational information updates
a Latest development of ldquoSenior Secondary Curriculum and Subject Choicesrdquo by EDB on
21 February 2017 1 10 16 March 2017
b HKUST JUPAS Admission Talks on 11 15 16 17 19 and 20 May 2017
c 22nd
Hong Kong International Education Expo on 13 and 14 May 2917
d Tsinghua University Admission Talk on 22 May 2017
e CUHK Admission Talk on 23 May 2017 2 9 and 16 June 2017
f UCAS Medicine Application Information Day 2017 on 8 9 and 16 July 2017
To express the PTArsquos sincere thanks to their members a counter was set up in school on 30
June 2017 and 17 July 2017 for the PTA members to collect the souvenir cups and make
additional purchases of the cups
On 11 July 2017 7 team leaders received the Certificate of Appreciation during the schoolrsquos
annual Celebration of Success in recognition of their contributions to the PTA in the above-
mentioned events on behalf of the 113 parent
65
To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
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Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
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GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
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To enhance the home-school cooperation in promoting reading habits amongst their children
PTA organized two book exhibitions in the school covered playground on 13 and 18 July
2017
To round off the yearrsquos event 21 pairs of student and parent helpers escorted 4 groups of
teachers from the Mainland China (around 120 teachers in total) in getting around Hong
Kong on 12 19 and 26 July 2017
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association (AASPCS) continued to work closely with the School to support the
School and serve the alumnae AASPCS thanked the School for offering alumnae the
opportunity to participate in Chinese Embroidery classes as part of the DIP programme along
with the existing students The ldquocross-generationrdquo interactions in the Chinese Embroidery
class were welcomed by and beneficial to both students and alumnae AASPCS continued to
support learning of students through assisting in two DIP programmes on multi-disciplinary
medical training and medical journal reading and the Medical Outreach Program offering
students the opportunities to participate in the Cleft Mission as well as offering job
shadowing opportunities to students
The Alumni Association has also organized activities for its members this year including
Christmas Cupcake making and Tea Appreciation Workshop where AASPCS had the honour
of inviting Prof Eliza Liu (known as ldquoHong Kong No 1 Tea Scholarrdquo) as a guest speaker to
introduce our alumnae and family to Chinese tea culture AASPCS continued its charity work
by organizing a visit to the Caritas Elderly Centre on Caine Road where alumni families
performed played games and brought gifts for the elderlies The event was well received and
provided alumnae and their children an opportunity to serve the community
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
Visitors List (2016-2017) Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
1-9-2016
冯瑞义 云南省外事办公室港澳事务办公室处长
胡 瑾 云南省外事办主任科员
向锦清先生 (前中联办部长高级助理兼宣教处处长)
3
14-9-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (勵進教育中心理事會主席) 1
15-9-2016 Dr Andrew Murray Trinity Hall University of Cambridge
Ms Yan-yan YIP CEO of WYNG Foundation Limited 2
3-10-2016
Consulate General of the United States of America
Hong Kong and Macau Mr Kurt W Tong Consul General
Ms Nina Lewis Cultural Affairs Officer
Ms Adeline Fung Cultural Program Manager
3
4-10-2016 Professor Jeffrey Shaw Director Centre for Applied
Computing and Interactive Media City University of Hong
Kong
1
19-10-2016 李鲁 中联办教育科技部部长教授 1
20-10-2016
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Ms Grace Chen Executive Manager Community Projects
(Mainland)
Mr Julio Chau Corporate Affairs Officer (Mainland)
2
24-10-2016
Vocational Training Council Ms Elaine Cheng Headquarters (Academic Services)
Mr Nelson Szeto Course Leader of ldquoFilm and Videordquo
Department of Communication Design and Digital Media
HKDI
Mr Morris Yiu Course Leader of ldquoComputer Game and
Animation Designrdquo Department of Information Technology
IVE (LWL)
Mr Penny Chan Course Leader of ldquoInterior Designrdquo
Department of Product and Interior Design HKDI
4
18-11-2016 Sisters of St Paul de Chartres Rev Mother Maria Goretti Lee (Superior General)
Sr Mary Ann Laurin
2
22-11-2016
United Christian College (Kowloon East) Dr Samuel Cheng Principal
Mrs Elsie Fung Vice-Principal
Mr Kenneth Ng Assistant Principal
Mrs Annie Lau Library Manager
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
22-11-2016 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
22-11-2016 青少年高校科學營交易宣講會 14
25-11-2016
Professor James Lee Chair Professor and Dean of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Mr Mervyn Cheung School Administrator Office of Dean
of Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Dr Lian Bai Head Office of Dean of Humanities and Social
Science International and Mainland Program Office
HKUST
Miss Krystal Lai and Miss Doris Ding Instructional
Assistants facilitating the e-learning initiatives in HKUST
5
29-11-2016
International Christian University Dr Yasunori Morishima Division of Arts and Sciences
College of Liberal Arts Director of Admission Centre
Ms Nanami Ishida Admissions Centre
2
29-11-2016 范徐麗泰女士 (全國人民代表大會常務委員會委員) 1
30-11-2016 School choir from Mayflower Secondary School 40
30-11-2016
彭南生 华中师范大学副校长
周鹏程 华中师范大学第一附属中学校长
周 丹 华中师范大学第一附属中学外事处主任
熊永华 华中师范大学第一附属中学招毕办主任
彭 韬 华中师范大学港澳台办副主任
黃 宇 香港中联办教科部副处长
6
1-12-2016 Teachers from Christian amp Missionary Alliance
Sun Kei Secondary School 18
2-12-2016 Dr Henry YK Lau Associate Professor and staff
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering The University of Hong Kong
3
2-12-2016
Dr Alan Wong General Practitioner Southside Family
Health Centre
Dr Doris Chan Specialist in Psychiatry
Ms Rendy Ng Legal Counsel and Director Beersquos
International Group
Ms Catherine Kwan Senior Regional Development
Manager Pearson
4
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
12-12-2016 陳勇先生 (人大代表) 1
13-1-2017
Mr Nicholas W Yang JP Secretary for Innovation and
Technology Innovation and Technology Bureau of the
HKSAR
Mr Rick Chan JP District Officer Wan Chai District
Office Home Affairs Department of the HKSAR
2
13-1-2017
王 伟 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室副主任
冯瑞义 云南省人民政府港澳事务办公室处长
徐 荷 香港大公文汇传媒集团副总经理大公国际传
媒学院执行院长
梁景尧 大公国际传媒学院教研部副主任
杨 振 大公国际传媒学院培训部教务处主任
5
17-2-2017
St Paulrsquos College Mr Alan Yuen Assistant Vice Principal ICT
Mr Bill Ryan Careers Master GCE IAL Administration
Mr Alex Wong Careers Teacher School Librarian
3
27-2-2017 Mr Yohei Guy Student Recruitment Officer The London
School of Economics and Political Science
Our Alumni Kelly Lam Aileen Mok and Ingrid Lai
4
1-3-2017
Thales Group Ms Doreen Lee Head of Human Resources
Ms Ida Lee HR Business Partner
Ms Batson Cheng Resourcing and Branding Partner
Ms Joan Wu Project Manager
Ms Carrie Zhang Systems Engineer
Ms Queenie Chen Pre-Sales Engineer
Ms Abir Jmaiel Advanced Solutions Technical Associate
7
13-3-2017 北川中学师生访港交流团 20
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
14-3-2017
Wan Chai District Council Dr CHOW Kit-bing Jennifer BBS MHVice-chairperson
Wan Chai District Councillors Miss NG Yuen-ting Yolanda MH
Mr LEE Man-lung Joey
Miss YEUNG Suet-ying Clarisse
Dr TANG King-yung Anna BBS MH
Miss CHUNG Ka-man Jacqueline
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai West Area Committee)
Mr SUEN Yat-hau Chairman
Mr Tam Hon-wah Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai South Area Committee)
Mr CHOW Kam-wai MH Vice Chairman
Wan Chai District Council (Wan Chai East Area Committee)
Mr LI Tak-foon Vice Chairman
Home Affairs Department (Wan Chai District) Mr Rick CHAN JP District Officer
Miss Amy WONG Assistant District Officer
Ms CHAN Siu-ping Daphne Senior Liaison Officer
Ms CHEUNG Shuk-wah Jessica Liaison Officer ic (E)
14
15-3-2017
Professor Gideon Aran The HKUST Elman Family
Visiting Professor in Jewish and Israeli Studies
Mrs Neta Aran
Miss Krystal LAI Instructor Assistant School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
Miss Wennie ZHAO Program Officer School of
Humanities and Social Science HKUST
4
16-3-2017
Loreto Normanhurst
Ms Barbara Watkins Principal
Mrs Kate Kovacs Director of Boarding
Mrs Alicia Maunsell Director of Development
3
25-4-2017 蔡瑩璧 (金紫荊星章太平紳士 )「一帶一路」專員 1
25-4-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director of Princeton Review 1
17-5-2017 Mr Adam Cowling Centre Director
Mr Keith Ho Associate Director Princeton Review 2
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-4-2017
谭铁牛 中联办副主任
李 鲁 中联办教科部部长教授
刘建丰 中联办教科部副部长
陈 恒 中联办教科部处长
陈玉林 中联办谭副主任秘书
陈振星 中联办教科部主任科员
6
28-4-2017
华中师范大学附属小学
甘爱民 教学副校长
刘 峥 学校发展中心主任
谢能超 数学老师
张 敏 语文老师
4
17-5-2017 Prof Edward KY CHEN Chairman of Centennial College 1
6-6-2017
云南省教育管理干部赴港澳学习交流代表团
王 伟 省港澳办副主任
冯瑞义 省港澳办港澳处处长
李 舜 省教育厅基础教育处副处长
王 锟 省政府办公厅人事处工作人员
何云屏 昆明市港澳办副主任
张倩倩 昆明市港澳办处长
杨朝晖 昆明市教育局师训处处长
陈 净 五华区区委常委常务副区长
张慧琪 五华区教育局副局长
胡昆妮 五华区教育局教育科科长
柴玉玲 五华区韶山小学校长
杨俊梅 五华区韶山小学副校长
刀文伟 盘龙区政府办公室主任兼区外事办主任
丁国强 盘龙区教育局基建科科长
白 静 盘龙区教育局教育科工作人员
李雪菲 盘龙区金康园小学书记校长
蒋 荍 盘龙区金康园小学德育主任
李雄伟 沙朗民族中学校长
张光禄 沙朗民族中学教学副校长
梁园琳 云南师范大学实验中学校长助理
高 箫 云南师范大学实验中学学生处副主任
施 扬 昆明市第三中学团委书记
张 薇 省港澳办港澳处主任科员
黄国富 文山州富宁县外办
饶艳玲 省港澳办外事服务中心
25
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
Date PersonOrganizationCountry No of Visitors
26-6-2017
Ms Jasmine Jaruphand Asia Pacific Regional Lead for the
Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign
Ms Dodo So Project Consultant UNESCO Hong Kong
Mr Stanley Ng Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
Ms Mavis Yau Co-founder of Impact Hub Hong Kong
4
2-1472017
上海閔行區諾德安達雙語學校
李 栋 上海诺德安达双语学校
严律成 上海诺德安达双语学校
2
3-472017 四川省德陽五中 30
3-572017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
4-7-2017 Mr Les Jonson Information Technology Manager
St Paulrsquos International College NSW Australia 1
10-7-2017
浙江省麗水中學
何杏仁 浙江省教育厅厅长
李 鲁 中联办教育科技部部长
吴招胜 中联办教育科技部副处长调研员
3
25-7-2017
雲南省教育管理幹部赴港高級研修班
朱金陵 云南省教育厅校院合作处处长
邓忠汉 保山学院副校长
何深兴 云南省人民政府外事办公室对外联络处调研员
鲁志明 玉溪市教育局副局长
张如黎 文山壮族苗族自治州教育局局长
万红伟 丽江市教育局党工委书记
黄城书 临沧市教育局局长
陶昌学 云南财经职业学院院长
傅正强 云南省教育厅科技处副处长
鲁再国 昆明市教育局党委副书记
张昔康 曲靖市教育局副局长
许华荣 楚雄州教育局副局长
郑 瑜 德宏州教育局副局长
杨红英 云南财经职业学院纪委书记
舒 刚 云南省人民政府外事办公室新闻处主任科员
15
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
65
65
Capacity Enhancement Grant 2016-2017 In order to provide Paulinians with the opportunity to develop their personal interests and
talents our school has designed the Diversified Interest Programme (DIP) for all Form 1 to
Form 6 students Professional tutors are employed to teach the DIP classes every Wednesday
afternoons using the Capacity Enhancement Grant At the same time teachers are freed from
their teaching load and therefore they can spend their afternoon in continuous professional
development sharing learning and preparing teaching materials for the NSS IGSCE
GCEIAL and BTEC curriculums
There were altogether 22 DIP sessions from 28 September 2016 to 10 May 2017 Thirty-
five different interest classes covering sports science technologies languages and
performing arts like music dance speech and drama were offered to students Students can
also choose to participate in community services to develop their inter-personal skills and
make contributions to the community
Capacity Enhancement Grant Report for 2016-17
Income HK$ Expenditure HK$
Brought Forward from Last Year 000 Expenditure Grant Total 89989067
Current Year Grant 76895000
Adjustment (16-17) 1656200
Balance (Deficit) (11437867)
78551200 78551200
Evaluation
All DIP courses were appreciated and well-received by teachers and students with very
satisfactory attendance rate Students enjoyed the courses and under the guidance of expert
tutors our diversified programmes provide ample opportunities for ldquoOther Learning
Experiencesrdquo (OLE) valued by the community and tertiary institutions
Two DIP sessions were arranged this year The first session lasted from 200 pm ndash 320 pm
and the second session lasted from 330 pm to 450 pm Students may join two different
DIP programmes that catered for their interests and needs and at the same time develop their
multiple talents and broaden their future career pathways
Furthermore a total of 24 students received Social Service awards (3 Gold Awards 5 Silver
Awards and 16 Bronze Awards) Students have demonstrated their dedication to community
services and awareness of the social needs
Positive feedbacks were received from the teachers In particular since most teachers had no
teaching duties during Wednesday DIP sessions these free afternoons have facilitated panel
meetings and provide rooms for professional development
65
Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
65
65
65
IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
65
GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
65
University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
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Student Performance Academic Achievement
HKAT
In general the HKAT results of our students in the three core subjects were better than the
HK average
HKAT Subject
English Chinese Mathematics
Average-Hong Kong (2016-2017) 480 514 587
Average-SPCS 825 690 741
HKDSE
Below are our studentsrsquo HKDSE results as compared to the results of all HK Day School
Candidates 100 of the students continued with their tertiary education in local or overseas
universitiestertiary institutions
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IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
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GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
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University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
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Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
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IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
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GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
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University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
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Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
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IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
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GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
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University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
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Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
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IGCSE
This year was another year of excellence for our IGCSE results with 139 students obtaining
4As or above and being rewarded with scholarships
IGCSE Grades No of students Scholarship
13A 1
Full Scholarship for 2 years
12A 3
11A 3
10A 9
9A 19
8A 18
7A 25 Half Scholarship for 2 years
6A 18
5A 22 HK$5000
4A 21
Total 4A or above 139 732
Average no of A per student (2017) 574
Percentage of A 574
Percentage of A to A 801
Total no of students 190
Below are the grade distributions of the IGCSE 2017 results
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GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
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University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
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Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
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GCEIAL
Form 5 and Form 6 students took the GCEIAL AS and AL examinations and obtained
excellent results with many distinctions and credits
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University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
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Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
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University Entry Profile
In line with previous years 100 of our students continued their studies in tertiary
institutions both locally and overseas 54 of them entered the top 3 local universities and
204 of our girls went to study abroad
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Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
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65
Non-Academic Achievements
The overall achievements of the students in all other aspects were outstanding The full list of
prizes and awards received by our students each year can be found in the school magazine
(The Paulinian) and the Speech Day booklet
There are altogether 195 students receiving non-academic scholarships 37 for Dance 44 for
Music 14 for Science 69 for Speech 13 for Sports and 18 for other categories such as Visual
Arts Mathematics Leadership Writing Debate and Cookery
Award Score
Diamond ge 800
Platinum ge 600
Gold ge 400
Silver ge 300
Bronze ge 200
The Outstanding Paulinian Awards are awarded for overall all-round achievement One
student received the Diamond Paulinian Award 14 the Platinum 47 the Gold 60 the Silver
and 90 the Bronze Award
These achievements truly demonstrated the diversified all-round development of Paulinians
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