Tak Sun Secondary School Form One New Parents

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 performance 3. Improve student character development

Tak Sun Education 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Interesting Challenging but supportive Individual care and attention Learning inside and outside the classroom Needs parents 有教無類

Tak Sun Secondary School 1. 2. 3. 4. Boys English Medium of Instruction Catholic Local

Whole Person Formation - Moral (德) Intellectual (智) Physical (體) Social (群) Aesthetic (美) Spiritual (靈)

Moral (德) Class name is a Chinese virtue n n n M J P W T = = = Mercy Justice Politeness Wisdom Trust =仁 =義 =禮 =智 =信

Tutoring Ø Each student is assigned with a personal tutor. Ø The tutor meets with the student regularly to help him to set his goals, plan his studies, form his character.

Tutoring Record

Intellectual (智) Form 1 Curriculum Subject MOI Teaching mode English Language ENG Co-teaching Chinese Language PTH*/CAN Co-teaching in 1 J & 1 P Mathematics ENG Putonghua PTH Computer Literacy ENG Integrated Science ENG Geography ENG History Studies CAN Life & Society ENG & CAN Religion Studies & Ethics CAN Music ENG Physical Education ENG Visual Arts ENG Split class

Goal 目標 n Equip yourself 裝備自己 n Adapt to new curriculum 適應新課程 n Adapt to EMI 適應英語教學

Important skills 重要的技能 Preview 備課 n Check dictionary 查字典 n Note taking 寫筆記 n Time management 時間管理 n Homework record 功課紀錄 n Pack school bag 執拾書包 n Reading to learn 透過閱讀學習 n

n Preview 備課

n Preview 備課 You are going to look at a LEGO city picture. Find out where is the PIZZA boy?

n Preview 備課 I am here!

n Importance of previewing textbook: n To develop a framework in student’s mind for more effective learning during lesson time n To facilitate learning the subject contents in English

n Check dictionary 查字典 Subject English Language Mathematics Computer Literacy Number of vocabularies 400 to 500 Integrated Science Life & Society Geography Visual Arts Music ~ 200 ~ 50 70 to 80

n Check dictionary 查字典 n Students should keep an English-English or English-Chinese dictionary in desk drawer, which will be used during school time.

n Note taking 寫筆記

n Note taking 寫筆記

Time management 時間管理 n Homework record 功課紀錄 n Homework and Assessment Policy n Homework completion period: normally 2 to 5 school days n 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; and 4) to have co-curricular activities

Student handbook layout:

Homework Policy n 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). n First five pieces of homework non-submission: > warning Another five pieces of homework non-submission: > ONE minor demerit! n

Record of homework non-submission:

n 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) 2) 3) 4) Pack school bag every day Listen to teacher’s instructions for what books to bring for the next lesson Use school bag, pencil case and other stationery items which are durable but light-weight Not to bring magazines, toys and unnecessary items to school

n Pack school bag 執拾書包: ¨ Stationery: Blue or black ball pen × 2 n Red ball pen × 1 n Pencil × 2 n Highlighter × 1 n Ruler × 1 n Eraser × 1 n Correction tape/pen × 1 n ¨ Homework n bag (功課袋): A 4 size, with two pouches

Reading to learn 透過閱讀學習 n Benefits of reading: ¨ build up knowledge ¨ improve language competency ¨ develop thinking skills n Reading programmes: ¨ morning reading period ¨ reading across curriculum n Requirement: ¨ each student should prepare ONE English book and ONE Chinese book

Assessment Term 1 Term 2 Sep to Dec (4 months) Jan to Jun (6 months) CW T 1 Exam CW Final Exam Sep to Nov early Dec Jan to May Jun 15% 20% 25% 40% 100% T 1 contents 30% T 1 contents + 70% T 2 contents

Subject Weighting Subjects 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 • Swimming • Cross Country • Hockey • Fencing • Rowing

Social (群) Uniform Groups § Air Cadets § Red Cross § Scouts § Sea Cadets § St. John Ambulance Brigade § Compulsory for all F 1 students

Training Schedule TSSS 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 Cadet Saturday (If applicable) 1330 – 1600 (School) 1600 – 2000 (One Saturday per month )

Aesthetic (美) Curriculum • Music • Visual Arts • OSOSA (One-Student-One-Service & Art) • Performances : School Choirs, School Band

OSOSA One Student One Service and Art 一人一 (服務) 藝

OSOSA (One-Student-One-Service & Art) Courses § Cello § Ceramic § Clarinet § Euphonium § Flute § French Horn § Percussion § Saxophone § Trombone § Trumpet § Tuba § Violin

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

Home School Cooperation We strive to strengthen and unite family, enabling parents exercise their duties as primary educators of their children …………. - School Mission

多方面的家校合作 q 家長日 (Parents Days) q 家長交流會 (Parents’ Forums) q 家長教師會 (Parent-Teacher Association) q 親職教育 (Parenting Education)

Family First Foundation (FFF)

Academic Achievement (AA) Scholarships (F 2 – F 6) Form Rank : 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Full Grant of $22, 000 for one year Form Rank : 4 th, 5 th Half Grant of $11, 000 for one year

Mobile Phone Recommended NOT Recommended

School Timetable First Day of School (2/9/2013) q 8: 15 am to 13: 00 pm Regular School Days q 8: 15 am to 16: 00 pm

Attendance and Punctuality n Time to school ¨ Before n 8: 15 am If you come back after 8: 15 am Lateness ¨ Detention Class in ILC ¨ 9 times lateness 1 Demerit n If you come back after 8: 30 am Serious Lateness ¨ Detention Class in ILC ¨ 1 Minor Demerit will be given.

Joy In Duty 勤而樂