tak sun secondary school 德 信 中 學 form one new parents ’ day 10/08/2013
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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. 1952
B.A. Manchester University 1973
P.G.C.E. Manchester University 1975
M. 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
character development
Tak Sun Education
1. Interesting
2. Challenging but supportive
3. Individual care and attention
4. Learning inside and outside the classroom
5. Needs parents
6. 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 mode
English Language ENG Co-teaching
Chinese Language PTH*/CAN Co-teaching in 1J & 1P
Mathematics ENG
Putonghua PTH
Computer Literacy ENG Split class
Integrated Science ENG
Geography ENG
History Studies CAN
Life & Society ENG & CAN
Religion Studies & Ethics CAN
Music ENG
Physical Education ENG
Visual 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 vocabularies
English Language 400 to 500
Mathematics
Computer Literacy ~ 50
Integrated Science ~ 200
Life & Society
Geography
Visual Arts 70 to 80
Music
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 day
2) Listen to teacher’s instructions for what books to bring for the next lesson
3) Use school bag, pencil case and other stationery items which are durable but light-weight
4) 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 Weighting
Subjects Weight
English, Chinese 3
Mathematics, IS 2
CL, GEOG, HS, L&S 1
MUSIC, RSE, PE, VA0.5
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 CadetsAir Cadets Red Cross Red Cross ScoutsScouts Sea CadetsSea Cadets St. John Ambulance BrigadeSt. John Ambulance Brigade
Compulsory for all F1 studentsCompulsory for all F1 students
Social (群 )Uniform GroupsUniform Groups
Training ScheduleTSSS Uniform Group Training Schedule 2013-2014
Boy Scout Saturday (If applicable)
1330 – 1600
Air CadetSaturday (If applicable)
1230 – 1700
St. John Saturday (If applicable)
1000 – 1300
Red CrossSaturday (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)OSOSA (One-Student-One-Service & Art)
• Performances : School Choirs, Performances : School Choirs,
School BandSchool Band
Aesthetic (美 )
OSOSA
One Student One Service and Art
一人一 ( 服務 ) 藝
CelloCello
CeramicCeramic
Clarinet Clarinet
Euphonium Euphonium
Flute Flute
French Horn French Horn
Percussion Percussion
Saxophone Saxophone
Trombone Trombone
Trumpet Trumpet
Tuba Tuba
ViolaViola
Violin 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 school Before 8:15 am
If you come back after 8:15am Lateness Detention Class in ILC 9 times lateness 1 Demerit
If you come back after 8:30am Serious Lateness Detention Class in ILC 1 Minor Demerit will be given.
Joy In Duty 勤而樂