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School Report
2015-2016 |
Introduction
Christian Alliance S C Chan Memorial College is
the second Christian co-educational secondary school founded by Kowloon Tong
Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance. Starting in 1980
with only six Form 1 classes, we expanded to a total of 30 classes from Forms 1
– 7 in 1984. Since 1987, we have been admitting all Band
One students. Currently, we are offering four classes in Form 1 as we joined the
Voluntary Optimization of Class Structure Scheme in 2011.
Based on the teaching of the Bible, we provide
quality Christian education for the whole person. We attend to the needs of
students’ growth in moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and
spiritual aspects. Not only do we cultivate students’ enthusiasm for the pursuit of knowledge, we enhance their critical and analytical thinking skills, instill in them a
correct attitude to life, help them cultivate a positive mind and master life
skills. It is our aim to nurture students to become good citizens and
outstanding members of the community, the nation and the world.
We have a total of 84 staff members, including 60 teachers, 3 laboratory technicians, 6 teacher assistants, 6 clerks, 2 IT technicians and 7 janitors, all of whom are dedicated to providing
a loving and caring learning environment. Our teacher staff are well-qualified,
professionally trained and experienced. 35 of them obtained Master’s degrees. 45 have at least 10 years of teaching experience.
Student
Population and Class Structure
There are currently 839 students (525 girls and 314 boys) in the school.
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Levels |
F.1 |
F.2 |
F.3 |
F.4 |
F.5 |
F.6 |
Total |
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No. of Classes |
5 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
27 |
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No. of Boys |
51 |
57 |
46 |
54 |
47 |
59 |
314 |
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No. of Girls |
77 |
69 |
85 |
84 |
93 |
117 |
525 |
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Total |
128 |
126 |
131 |
138 |
140 |
176 |
839 |
We offer a broad
and balanced curriculum for junior form students and a wide range of elective options for senior form students.
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Levels |
Subjects with English as MOI |
Subjects with Chinese as MOI |
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F.1 – F.3 |
F.1 – F.3: English Language, Mathematics, Geography, History, Music, Computer and IT, Physical Education and Visual Arts F.1 – F.2: Integrated
Science and Home Economics F.3: Economics,
Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
F.1 – F.3: Chinese Language, Chinese History, Religious Studies and Liberal Studies F.1 – F.2: Putonghua |
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F.4 – F.6 |
Core subjects |
Core subjects |
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English Language, Mathematics and Physical Education |
Chinese Language, Liberal Studies and Religious Studies |
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Elective subjects |
Elective subjects |
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Mathematics
(Extended parts), History, Geography, Economics, Business Accounting and
Financial Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information and Communication
Technology and Visual Arts |
Chinese History and Chinese Literature |
To cultivate exemplary
conduct and academic excellence in all students so that they can
establish clear life goals to realize their dreams, a three-year school development plan with two major concerns has been drawn
up for 2014-2017. They are:
1. To enhance teaching and
learning effectiveness through self-directed learning;
2. To develop a
purpose-driven attitude among students.
1. To enhance
teaching and learning effectiveness through self-directed learning
This is the second
year we incorporated self-directed learning in teaching and learning. In
response to the pedagogical changes that ensue, the school hardware was stepped
up. A high power virtual server was purchased with the fund raised at the
school’s 35th Anniversary. Our WiFi infrastructure was also
enhanced, thanks to WiFi 900 launched by the Education Bureau. Additional
tablets and notebook computers were purchased.
To integrate self-directed learning into the curricula, we have continued
to arrange different project-based activities such as Religious Studies
projects for junior forms, inquiry-based learning projects for F.2, Business,
Accounting and Financial Studies project-based learning for F.5, and JA Company
Program for senior forms. Outside the curriculum, we keep sending students to inter-school events,
such as Consumer Culture Study
Award, Hong Kong Olympiad in Informatics, Physics
Olympiad, Biology Olympiad, Chemistry Olympiad, International Junior Science Olympiad, Mathematics
Competitions and Projects, HKICPA Accounting
and Business Case Competition, Visual Arts contests and etc. To foster self-directed learning, book fairs have been incorporated as
school routines. Three book fairs
were arranged this year to promote reading habits. The average daily book
borrowing rate was 140.
To improve the
quality of instruction, our teaching staff have been taking an active part in
building a vibrant collaborative culture through regular meetings, peer
observation, staff prayer meetings and two staff development days. This year, teachers
in the Chinese Language, English Language, Liberal Studies, BAFS, Biology and
Visual Arts panels strengthened their ties with other schools through
inter-school professional exchanges. Some of our teachers also serve as members
of the EDB learning communities and the subject committees of the HKEAA Council.
Every year, we have colleagues serving as HKDSE markers. All these enable us to
stay up to date with the latest changes in the curriculum.
We have adopted a
streaming policy that caters for learner diversity. Starting from this year,
small class teaching has also been implemented in F.1 and F.4. The four classes
of F.1 and F.4 allocated by EDB are divided into 5 classes. Apart from regular lessons, different booster classes and remedial classes have been
arranged to meet different learning
needs. To maximize learning effectiveness, regular tests for F.5 and F.6 students have been scheduled on Saturdays.
We offer ample
opportunities for students to achieve their full potentials. In music lessons,
for instance, students learn to create, perform and respond to songs they
compose. In annual events such as athletics meet, swimming gala, inter-house sports competitions, debate competitions, drama contests, singing contest and special learning days, students explore their different creative minds. Other regular activities such as Lunch Time Forum, Mini Art Fairs, Putonghua and
English Speaking Days, concerts, drama appreciation and book fairs have been
carried out to stretch their
potentials. Yearly activities like the trip to the Noah’s Ark for F.1, military training camp for F.2, Disney Youth Programs for F.3, cultural tour to Taiwan for F.4, art camp, career planning workshops and
community service programmes are held to enrich their experiential learning. This year, we sent students on EDB educational trips to Nanjing and Beijing, where they gained a better understanding of the
cultural, technological and historical development in modern China. In July, we are holding a UK study tour to enhance
students’ English proficiency and cultural awareness.
We endeavor to see learning take place both in
and outside the school. We have accepted an exchange student from Italy and
placed her in F.5 to facilitate intercultural exchange and promote better English
speaking environment. Students have been invited to take part in the Music
Festival, Speech Festival, inter-school English debate competitions, English
Drama Fest and English improvised drama competition to learn from their
counterparts from other EMI schools. They have also been encouraged to express
their opinions on current issues by writing to the South China Morning Post and
Young Post.
To demonstrate the need of self-reflection and
evaluation in self-directed learning, we have continued to carry out teaching and learning evaluation and assess teaching and learning effectiveness. Stakeholder’s questionnaires
and the APASO survey have also been conducted to gather students’ feedback. The annual school policy forum has been held for teachers and students
to exchange their ideas for better teaching and learning as well as policy
planning.
2. To
develop a
purpose-driven attitude among students
Our school is dedicated to nurturing CASCCMC students’
attributes: Courteous, Assertive,
Studious, Conscientious, Considerate, Motivated and Christlike as they are essential to a purpose-driven life.
This year, we launched the Positive Dynamics
Scheme that aims at nurturing positive energy among F.1 students so that they
can face life challenges in an optimistic and proactive manner. A series of
teachers’ workshops, parents’ sharing and students’ talks were arranged. In assemblies,
morning assemblies and form-teacher periods, meaningful moral and religious
messages were shared and notable guest speakers were invited. The two most distinguished
guests were Dr. Wong Yick Ming Rosanna, DBE, JP, the Executive Director of the
Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups and Mr. Lee Chi Wo Daniel, the silver
medalist in the 2006 Asian Games.
For senior forms, not only do we continue to challenge
them with various posts of responsibility, we cultivate their leadership
qualities. 183 student leaders were appointed this year. All of them received
training through the leadership training programme and leadership training
camps we provided in August and December.
To build up students’ resilience and foster a
more caring attitude towards others, annual school-wide functions such as the
Mass Programme and the Guidance Prefect Programme have been organised. 484
students took part in our SCC Volunteer Scheme this year. Among them, five were
commended by the Social Welfare Department for their selfless contributions in
the Volunteer Movement. Students also took part in a variety of volunteer
schemes run by different charities. The outstanding ones had an opportunity to
serve others on the mainland and overseas. Students’ public spiritedness was
also reflected on this year’s blood donation day where 70 donors gave blood. Not
only was the school proud of them, the Hong Kong Red Cross – the organizer, was
impressed.
To help students set clearer career goals, the
Careers Counselling Committee has launched a Student Career Planning Programme
encompassing talks and seminars by NGOs, one-on-one counselling service by
career teachers, and job interview opportunities by different participating companies.
The Alumni Mentoring Programme continues to operate, thanks to the generous
support of our graduates. Under the guidance of the 20 mentors, the 48 F.5
mentees gained a better understanding of the career world and their future
career paths. Apart from assisting as mentors, our alumni delivered talks on their
study life, work life and business ventures. Furthermore, we continue to run school-based award schemes such as the Reading Award Scheme and the
Student Award Scheme, and promote external schemes such as School Physical
Fitness Award Scheme so that students learn to set targets and establish a
purpose-driven attitude in life.
Discovering Students’ Potential and Uncovering Their Strengths
(1) 2015 Hong Kong
Diploma of Secondary Education Examination
A total of 188 students sat the HKDSE Examination last year. 159 students (85%) met the minimum university
entry requirements. The number of students attaining Level 4 or above was 818. On average, each student attained at least
Level 4 in 4.4 subjects. Overall speaking, the Class of 2015 did a great job in
maintaining our excellent track record of examination success. Below are the
subject results, admission allocation and admission to tertiary institutions
breakdown.
|
Subject |
No. of Students |
Grade 4 or above (%)* |
Grade 2 or above (%) |
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English Language |
188 |
67% (26.1%) |
100% (79.3%) |
|
Chinese Language |
188 |
61.7% (25.5%) |
98.9% (81.9%) |
|
Mathematics |
188 |
80.3% (38.6%) |
99.5% (81.8%) |
|
Liberal Studies |
188 |
77.1% (36.3%) |
100% (87.2%) |
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Physics |
38 |
83.8% (49%) |
100% (89.8%) |
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Chemistry |
55 |
81.8% (51.6%) |
98.2% (88.3%) |
|
Biology |
64 |
71.9% (44.8%) |
98.4% (90.2%) |
|
M1 |
10 |
60% (54.9%) |
100% (87.9%) |
|
M2 |
19 |
100% (63.1%) |
100% (93.3%) |
|
Economics |
50 |
66% (43.9%) |
100% (85.3%) |
|
Chinese History |
35 |
60% (34.8%) |
97.1% (87.4%) |
|
History |
32 |
71.9% (46.9%) |
100% (93.2%) |
|
BAFS |
55 |
74.5% (42.2%) |
100% (90.5%) |
|
Geography |
23 |
69.6% (36.2%) |
100% (85.3%) |
|
Chi. Literature |
14 |
71.4% (29.6%) |
100% (87.1%) |
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Computer |
12 |
58.3% (24.7%) |
100% (77.8%) |
|
Visual Arts |
15 |
46.7% (24.6%) |
93.3% (83.4%) |
|
Total |
71.4% |
99.4% |
(*Figures in brackets indicate the percentages of HKDSE Day School Candidates.)
Admission
Allocation
|
|
Degree |
HD / AD |
Total |
Percentage |
|
JUPAS Offer |
133 |
16 |
149 |
79% |
|
Non JUPAS Offer |
7 |
20 |
27 |
14% |
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Total |
140 |
36 |
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|
Percentage |
74% |
19% |
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Admission to Tertiary Institutions
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Institutions |
HKU |
CUHK |
HKUST |
CityU |
HKBU |
PolyU |
LN |
HKIEd |
OUHK |
Overseas |
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No. of students |
25 |
25 |
10 |
15 |
10 |
32 |
5 |
7 |
27 |
10 |
(2) Outstanding
achievements in other areas:
Aside from
striving for academic excellence, our school provides opportunities for
students to discover their full potential and uncover their strengths. Our
teachers make the most of every opportunity to help students unleash their
passion for knowledge, explore their areas of interest, expand their social
networks and reach new milestones in their lives. Below are some of our
outstanding students who excel in different areas:
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Individual Prize Winners |
Awards |
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Kwok Yuet Yi (6D, 2014/15) |
Multi-Faceted
Excellence Scholarship 2015 set up by the Home Affairs Bureau |
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Fok Po Yu (6D, 2014/15) Kwok Yuet Yi (6D at 2014/15) Wong Ka Yui (6E, 2014/15) |
Top Ten HKSAR
Outstanding Students 2015 |
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Cheng Yuen Ching (6E, 2014/15) |
Community
Leadership & Engagement Scholarship offered by HKUST |
|
Lee Wing (6C) |
Sir Edward Youde
Memorial Prize |
|
Chung Cheuk Ling (6D) Mok Hoi Kiu (6D) |
Commendable Awards
for the Life Story Book Project launched by the Community Services Centre of
Tuen Mun Hospital |
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Lee Hiu Kwan (6A) Wong Pui Ying (6A) Leung Cheuk Lam (6B) |
Merit Awards for
the Young Ambassador for Geo-conservation Programme held by NWS Holdings
Limited |
|
Lui Yan Yan (5D) |
Top 10
Outstanding Youths Award presented by Home Affairs Bureau and the Commission
on Youth. |
|
Lee Yin Tung (5C) |
2016 Hong Kong
Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship |
|
Wong Shun Hang (5B) |
Bronze Medal in
the Hong Kong Olympiad in Informatics (Junior Group) |
|
Law Hoi Yiu (5D) |
2nd
Runner-up in the “The Speaker 2016” organised by RTHK |
|
Yan Wenyi (5C) Lo Lok Yee (5D) |
Shortlisted for
a Beijing cultural exchange tour organised by the New Territories School
Heads Association |
|
Ma Hoi Tung (5C) Lui Karen Ka Lam (5C) Leung Hiu Man (5C) |
Shortlisted Student Leaders for the Mainland Exchange Programme to Beijing organised by EDB |
|
Wong Tim Yau Katrina (5D) |
Shortlisted
delegate to Japan under the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students
and Youths launched by the Government of Japan |
|
Lui Karen Ka Lam (5C) |
Speak Out! Star
Award (Best Use of English) in the ‘Speak Out – Act up’ Improvised Drama
Competition 2015/16 organised by the NET Section of EDB |
|
Chan King Wah Joseph (5C) Ng Ching Yan (4E) |
Outstanding
Performer Awards in the 2016 English Drama Fest organised by the Association
of English Medium Secondary Schools |
|
Tam Sze Nok (4D) Chu Ho Yan (4E) Leung Yiu Tin (4E) |
Merit Award in
the HKU Smart Scientists Inter-school Quiz Competition |
|
Ng Ching Yan (4E) |
The Poet of the
School Award in the 2015/16 Hong Kong Budding Poet (English) Award (Secondary
Section) |
|
Ng Ting Chun (3B) |
Medal Award
(Perfect Score) in the Australian Mathematics Competition |
|
Yue Hong Ting (3B) |
Prize Award in
the Australian Mathematics Competition |
|
Chan Kin Yeung (3B) |
High Distinction
Award in the Australian Mathematics Competition |
|
Chan Chi Yuk (2B) |
Second Place
Winner of the Hint Fiction Competition entitled “Of Mice
and Men” organised by Theatre Noir
Foundation |
Other prizes include:
|
Events |
Awards |
|
2015 Consumer Culture Study Award (Junior Division) |
The Winner, the Best Topic Award, 2nd
Runner-up, Merit for the Best Topic Award, Outstanding Project Award and Special
Mention Award |
|
‘Speak Out – Act up’ Improvised Drama Competition 2015/16 |
1st Prize, Dramatic Technique
Award |
|
2016 English Drama Fest |
Outstanding Script Award |
|
YMCA of Hong
Kong–15th Youth Leadership Development in Motion 2015 |
Second Place |
|
Inter-school
Biology Olympiad |
First Class Honours,
School Merit Award |
|
Chemist Online
Self-study Award Scheme |
Two Gold Awards,
two Silver Awards and six Platinum Awards |
|
Tuen Mun
Inter-School Swimming Competition (Girls A Grade and C Grade) |
The Fourth Place
|
|
Tuen Mun
Inter-school Table Tennis Competition (Boys C Grade) |
The Second Place |
|
The 68th
Hong Kong Schools Music Festival (Secondary School Choir – Foreign Language) |
The Second Place |
|
The 67th
Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (Putonghua Choral Verse Speaking F.1 – F.2
Section) |
Merit Award |
|
The 68th
Hong Kong Schools Music Festival |
One Second
Place, 12 merits and 6 Proficiency Awards |
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The 67th
Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival |
16 individual
awards |
In addition, three
groups of students were shortlisted to take part in different Mainland exchange
programmes organised by the Education Bureau. They visited Nanjing in December
last year, April this year and Beijing in May respectively. 15 students were
admitted to the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education.
Vote of Thanks
This year, we are celebrating the school’s 35th
anniversary. While counting the abundant grace and guidance our Lord has been giving us over the years, we pledge to
continue upholding Christ-centred education as we endeavor to improve and
excel.
On behalf of the school, I would like to take
this opportunity to thank all the parties that have contributed to the well
being of the school body. First and foremost, I have to thank Professor Wong
Heung Sang Stephen and all school managers for their unfailing and timeless
support and guidance. I also have to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our teachers and staff members for their endless dedication to the teaching profession and their commitment to the growth of students. My sincere
appreciation also goes to all student leaders for their support and service.
We are indebted to
the PTA and her Executive Committee members. We have to thank Mr. Lam Kit Wah,
Chairman of the PTA, for strengthening the ties between home and
school; Miss Wong Kwan La, Parent Manager and Mr. Tang Yiu Wah, Alternate Parent
Manager, for their advice which addresses the needs of students and enhances school administration. We owe a big thank to all other parent volunteers for the assistance they gave at various school functions, such
as the F.1 Parents’ Class,
F.1 Discretionary Places Interview, Fruit for Health Campaign,
Parents-Appreciate-Teachers Morning Assembly, F.1 New Students Registration and F.1 Orientation.
While the population
of P.6 pupils is declining, the number of F.1 SSPA applications we received remained at 450. This speaks volumes. For this, I have to
thank all parents, headmasters and teachers for their support and trust. I
would also like to express my earnest gratitude to Miss Lo Pui Chun, Alumni Manager, and Ms Yeung Hau Yee, Chairlady of the
Alumni Association and other Executive Committee members of the Alumni
Association for the love and support they rendered to their alma-mater. Also, I must thank Rev. Wu Ka Ho, the school chaplain, and all Yau Oi Church preachers for the effort they
have made in carrying out religious work and life education in our school.
I have to thank
EDB for the resources and manpower we received. I am also grateful to Sun Hung Kai Properties
Limited for the $240,000 fund, with which we can continue to arrange quality programmes and enhancement classes. Last but not least, I have to thank Mr. Tsang Wai Lam, a former parent who has never forgotten SCC. Mr. Tsang’s generous donation of $100,000 in setting up The Tsang’s Undergraduate
Education Scholarship has helped boost the spirits of our
graduates as they embark on their undergraduate degrees.
May God’s Grace and
Blessing be with our school always!
May praise, honour and glory be to God the
Almighty Father!