Tak Sun Secondary School 德 信 中 學 Form One New Parents ’ Day 10/08/2013

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