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Tak Sun Secondary School德 信 中 學
Form One New Parents’ Day
10/08/2013
Welcoming Address
Dr. Peter Herbert(Principal)
Principal’s Message
Principal
London, UK. 1952B.A. Manchester University 1973P.G.C.E. Manchester University 1975M. Ed. 香港大學 2000 Ph.D. 國立政治大學 2010德信中學副校長 1997 - 2000德信中學校長 2010 -
Goals for Students
1. Build on the good foundation before 2010
2. Improve academic performance3. Improve student
characterdevelopment
Tak Sun Education1. Interesting2. Challenging but supportive3. Individual care and attention4. Learning inside and outside the
classroom5. Needs parents6. 有教無類
Tak Sun Secondary School
1. Boys2. English Medium of Instruction3. Catholic4. Local
Whole Person Formation
- Moral (德)- Intellectual (智)- Physical (體)- Social (群)- Aesthetic (美) - Spiritual (靈)
Moral (德)
Class name is a Chinese virtue
M = Mercy = 仁 J = Justice = 義 P = Politeness = 禮 W = Wisdom = 智 T = Trust = 信
Each student is assigned with a personal tutor.
The tutor meets with the student regularly to help him to set his goals, plan his studies, form his character.
Tutoring
Tutoring Record
Adolescent Health Programme「成長新動力」(AHP)解難篇
情感篇
壓力篇
溝通篇
人際篇
群體篇
悅己篇
抗誘篇
Intellectual (智)Form 1 Curriculum
Subject MOI Teaching modeEnglish Language ENG Co-teachingChinese Language PTH*/CAN Co-teaching in 1J & 1PMathematics ENGPutonghua PTHComputer Literacy ENG Split classIntegrated Science ENGGeography ENGHistory Studies CANLife & Society ENG & CANReligion Studies & Ethics CANMusic ENGPhysical Education ENGVisual Arts ENG
Goal 目標
Equip yourself 裝備自己
Adapt to new curriculum 適應新課程
Adapt to EMI 適應英語教學
Important skills 重要的技能
Preview 備課
Check dictionary 查字典
Note taking 寫筆記
Time management 時間管理
Homework record 功課紀錄
Pack school bag 執拾書包
Reading to learn 透過閱讀學習
Differences in curriculum 課程的分別Primary School 小學 Junior Secondary 初中
Chinese Language 中國語文科
Chinese Language 中文語文科: 文言篇章較多,閱讀理解要求同學運用自己的文字表達。
English Language 英國語文科 English Language 英國語文科:詞彙較多,不同文法學習模式,口語表達流暢,正確運用句子結構及文法。
Mathematics 數學科 Mathematics 數學科:理解及解答應用題,運用數學語言,自學習慣。
General Studies 常識科 Integrated Science 綜合科學科:詞彙較多,探究式學習,準確運用文字回答問題。
Life & Society 生活與社會科:詞彙較多,對時事的認識,分析資料,發表意見。
History Studies 歷史研習科:分析資料,批判性思考,發表意見。
Geography 地埋科:詞彙較多,準確運用文字回答問題。。
Preview 備課
Preview 備課
You are going to look at a LEGO city picture. Find out where is the PIZZA boy?
Preview 備課
I am here!
Importance of previewing textbook: To develop a framework in student’s mind
for more effective learning during lesson time
To facilitate learning the subject contents in English
Check dictionary 查字典
Subject Number of vocabulariesEnglish Language 400 to 500MathematicsComputer Literacy ~ 50Integrated Science ~ 200Life & SocietyGeographyVisual Arts 70 to 80Music
Check dictionary 查字典
Students should keep an English-English or English-Chinese dictionary in desk drawer, which will be used during school time.
Note taking 寫筆記
Note taking 寫筆記
Time management 時間管理
Homework record 功課紀錄
Homework and Assessment Policy Homework completion period: normally 2 to 5 school days Dictations and tests will be given after completion of one
or two teaching units.
Students are required to plan AHEAD and have a regular timetable:
1) to do homework;2) to study;3) to read; and4) to have co-curricular activities
Student handbook layout:
Homework Policy
Non-submission of homework(1) Sticker will be put on the student handbook to
inform parent.(2) Attend homework class after school on the same
day (4:15 pm to 5:15 pm).
First five pieces of homework non-submission:> warning
Another five pieces of homework non-submission:> ONE minor demerit!
Record of homework non-submission:
Pack school bag 執拾書包:Overweight school bags will bring additional stress
and fatigue to students.EDB recommendation: less than 15% of body
weight.Advises:
1) Pack school bag every day2) Listen to teacher’s instructions for what books to bring
for the next lesson3) Use school bag, pencil case and other stationery
items which are durable but light-weight4) Not to bring magazines, toys and unnecessary items
to school
Pack school bag 執拾書包:Stationery:
Blue or black ball pen × 2 Red ball pen × 1 Pencil × 2 Highlighter × 1 Ruler × 1 Eraser × 1 Correction tape/pen × 1
Homework bag (功課袋): A4 size, with two pouches
Reading to learn 透過閱讀學習
Benefits of reading: build up knowledge improve language competency develop thinking skills
Reading programmes:morning reading period reading across curriculum
Requirement:each student should prepare ONE English book
and ONE Chinese book
AssessmentTerm 1 Term 2
Sep to Dec (4 months) Jan to Jun (6 months)
CW T1 Exam CW Final Exam
Sep to Nov early Dec Jan to May Jun
15% 20% 25% 40%
100% T1 contents
30% T1 contents
+ 70% T2 contents
Subject WeightingSubjects Weight
English, Chinese 3
Mathematics, IS 2
CL, GEOG, HS, L&S 1
MUSIC, RSE, PE, VA 0.5
Physical (體)Develop Active & Healthy Lifestyle
• PE lessons (Formal Curriculum)
• School Teams
School Teams• Handball
• Basketball
• Football
• Volleyball
• Badminton
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Swimming
• Cross Country
• Hockey
• Fencing
• Rowing
Air Cadets Red Cross Scouts Sea Cadets St. John Ambulance Brigade
Compulsory for all F1 students
Social (群)Uniform Groups
Training ScheduleTSSS Uniform Group Training Schedule 2013-2014
Boy Scout Saturday (If applicable)1330 – 1600
Air Cadet Saturday (If applicable)1230 – 1700
St. John Saturday (If applicable)1000 – 1300
Red Cross Saturday (If applicable)1400 – 1600
Sea CadetSaturday (If applicable)
1330 – 1600 (School)1600 – 2000 (One Saturday per month )
Curriculum
• Music
• Visual Arts
• OSOSA (One-Student-One-Service & Art)
• Performances : School Choirs,
School Band
Aesthetic (美)
OSOSA
One Student One Service and Art
一人一 (服務) 藝
Cello
Ceramic
Clarinet
Euphonium
Flute
French Horn
Percussion
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
OSOSA (One-Student-One-Service & Art)Courses
Spiritual (靈)
Formal Curriculum
• RSE Lesson for covering basic religion education
Informal Curriculum
• Weekly Mass
• Catechism Class 信仰慕道班
• Spiritual direction by School Chaplain
• Participation of various religious activities
We strive to strengthen and unite family, enabling parents exercise their duties as primary educators of their children ………….
- School Mission
Home School Cooperation
多方面的家校合作
家長日 (Parents Days)
家長交流會 (Parents’ Forums)
家長教師會 (Parent-Teacher Association)
親職教育 (Parenting Education)
Family First Foundation (FFF)
Academic Achievement (AA) Scholarships (F2 – F6)
Form Rank : 1st, 2nd, 3rd Full Grant of $22,000 for one year
Form Rank : 4th, 5th Half Grant of $11,000 for one year
Mobile Phone
Recommended NOT Recommended
School Timetable
First Day of School (2/9/2013) 8:15 am to 13:00 pm
Regular School Days 8:15 am to 16:00 pm
Attendance and Punctuality
Time to schoolBefore 8:15 am
If you come back after 8:15am LatenessDetention Class in ILC9 times lateness 1 Demerit
If you come back after 8:30am Serious LatenessDetention Class in ILC1 Minor Demerit will be given.
Joy In Duty 勤而樂