Carmel Pak U Secondary School
Carmel Pak U Secondary School Chinese: 迦密柏雨中學 | |
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Logo of Carmel Pak U Secondary School | |
Location | |
Tai Yuen Estate, Tai Po, New Territories Hong Kong | |
Information | |
Established | 1979 |
School district | Tai Po |
Principal |
Dr. Enoch Y.C. WONG (Founding Principal) (1979-1991; 1996-2009) Mr. LEUNG Lok Fung (1991-1996) Mr. William M.F. TAM (2009-) |
Affiliation | Fundamentalist Christianity |
Founding body | Evangelism School Development Incorporation Ltd. |
Website | Carmel Pak U Secondary School |
Carmel Pak U Secondary School (Traditional Chinese: 迦密柏雨中學; Jyutping: gaa1 mat6 paak3 jyu5 zung1 hok6) is a Christian fundamentalism co-educational secondary school in Tai Po, Hong Kong.
School Mission
Carmel Pak U Secondary School is founded on the Christian Faith with the aim of providing whole-person education which caters to the moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual development of the students.
School Features[1]
School management
In light of the four basic areas of growth of Jesus Christ stated in Luke 2:52 in the Bible,"And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man." to four committees, namely, Academic Affairs Committee, Discipline and Moral Education Committee, Religious Activities Committee, and Extra-Curricular Activities Committee, are formed to take care of the development of students in these four areas. Additionally, a committee named Guidance and Award Scheme Committee is formed to guide the students to have a balanced growth in those four areas and to acknowledge their attainments through the Award Scheme.
Modern facilities
In order to provide a better learning environment, modern facilities are well-equipped in each classroom and special room. There are 8 devices and 1 screen in every room, including the LCD projector, visualizer, overhead projector, DVD player, videocassette recorder, tape recorder, wireless PA system, air-conditioner and the screen. Computers, clocker and thermometers are also installed in each room in recent years. In addition, cable/wireless broadband network is connected and more than 345 computers are installed throughout the campus. In Year 2007-2008, free telephone-dialing services are set in each floor for the convenience of students to contact their relatives. In 2013–14, TV screens are added to the entrance of the school. Also, the school bought about 20 Tablets.
School ethos and support to students
The school set high standards for student discipline. Through clear regulations and strict enforcement, the school cultivate in students a self-disciplined and law-abiding spirit. There are Prefect Team and Community Youth Club guiding students to care about the country and serve the community. Over the years, many of students the school were selected as Outstanding CYC Members and were granted study trips to Singapore, Vancouver, Beijing, Xian, Dalian, etc. The school also promote positive views of life to students through talks, workshops, camps, and individual counselling. Student Counsellor Scheme, in which senior students help junior students, creates a caring and loving campus ethos. Teachers in the school love to share their Christian faith and help students with their personal problems. Students in the school are highly praised for their decent behaviours and good attitudes. Some distinguished ones have been named Grantham Scholars, HKSAR Outstanding Students, NT Outstanding Student, Tai Po Outstanding Students, etc.
Class structures and admission[2][3]
Admitted to the school are all Band 1 students. In HKCEE 2007, 98.1% of students in the school got five passes (Grade E/Level 2) or above; and 99.5%, 100%, and 97.6% passed in Chinese, English, and Mathematics, respectively. Moreover, 17.5% of students in the school had scored Level 5* in Chinese, which is the highest percentage among Hong Kong secondary schools in HKCEE 2007. Over the years, many have even scored 7 or 8 distinctions in the HKCEE and 4 or 5 distinctions in HKALE. The school is among the few schools that have three F.6 classes. All of the F.6 places are filled up by the own graduates of the school. Last year, 95.5% of our F.7 graduates were admitted to universities through JUPAS, while 3 F.6 students were admitted through Early Admission Scheme.
Junior Form (F.1–F.3)
Students places
- F.1 admission places: 144
- 4 class in each form
- about 36 students at 1 class
Subjects offered
- Biblical Knowledge
- Chinese Language
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Integrated Science
- Computer Literacy
- Putonghua
- Chinese History
- Economics & Public Affairs
- Geography
- History
- Design & Technology
- Home Economics
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Physical Education
Senior Form (F.4-F.6)
Subject offered (Core)
- Chinese Language
- English Language
- Mathematics (with/without elective module 2)
- Liberal Studies
Subject offered (Elective)
- Chinese Literature
- Chinese History
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Combined Science
- Information & Communication Technology
- Business, Accounting and Financial Studies
Students organizations
Performance
6th Inter-school Competition of Study Projects on Hong Kong's History and Culture,3rd Award in Intel ISEF 2007, 2nd Award in National Youth Technology Innovation Competition. Champions under our name include Inter-school Debating Competition, SCOLAR Debating Competition for Junior Secondary Students, HK Student Science Project Competition, HK Chemistry Olympiad, HK Biology Olympiad, Inter-school Eco Itinerary Design Competition, and many more. Runners-up include HK Inter-school Quiz Competition, Discover Hong Kong Quiz, HSBC Hong Kong Schools IT Festival, etc. Besides, many Outstanding Student Environmental Protection Ambassadors were granted study trips to England, Singapore, Thailand, etc. The students in the school have also represented HK to compete in USA, Beijing, Shanghai and Macau, etc. and won many awards.
Prizes won in inter-school music, speech, and drama competitions are numerous, including Director of Education Trophy, Most Outstanding NT Secondary Choir, Best NT Secondary Mixed Voice Choir, Best NT Secondary Boys Choir, Best NT Secondary Girls Choir, and Best NT Secondary Junior Choir. The Chinese Orchestra, Handbell Choir, and Drama Club in the school have all been ranked the first among Hong Kong schools. The sports teams in the school have not only won prizes in Hong Kong, some of their outstanding members also represented Hong Kong to compete overseas.
Academic Affairs Committee
Society
- Chinese Society
- English Society
- Mathematics Society
- Science Society
- Computer Society
- History Society
- Social Science Society
- Liberal Studies Society
School Team
- Mathematics Team (Junior/Senior)
- Chinese Debating Team (Junior/Senior)
- English Debating Team
- General QA Team
- Putonghua Team
Students Services Team
- Student Librarians
- Book-packing Group
- Environmental Ambassador
Interest Group
- Putonghua Interest Group (For Senior Form Students)
- Electronic Models Class
- Astronomy Interest Group
Discipline and Moral Education Committee
Voluntary Services
- Community Youth Club (CYC)
Students Services Team
- Prefect
Religious Activities Committee
Assembly
- Gospel Fortnight (Traditional Chinese: 福音雙週)
- Christian Fellowship
Team
- Gospel Team
Extra-Curricular Activities Committee
Music
Choir
The Choirs in Carmel Pak U Secondary School won many prizes during the music festival these years.
- Junior Girls Choir
- Junior Mixed Choir
- Senior Boys Choir
- Senior Girls Choir
- Senior Mixed Choir
Handbell Choir
- Junior Handbell Choir
- Senior Handbell Choir
Famous alumni
- Dr. Yuen Man Fung (The 35th Ten Outstanding Young Person Selection Awardee, JCIHK)[4]
- Chong Ting Yan (Elkie), Kpop singer (CrystaL Clear(CLC) member)
School themes
- 14-15: Climb Every Mountain
- 13-14: Count God's Blessings, Be Man's Blessings(35th Anniversary)
- 12-13: Love to Learn, Learn to Love
- 11-12: Faithful and Respectful, Keen and Kind
- 10-11: Know the Truth, Be Pure, disciplined & Loving
- 09-10: Following Jesus Ever Day by Day
- 08-09: Solid Foundation Laid in 30 Years of Christian Whole-Person Education, Unchanged Vision Launching into NSS Curriculum under God's Grace
- 07-08: Integrity builds up our lives
- 06-07: Treasure your precious life and meaningfully live an abundant life
- 05-06: Firmly build up wholesome convictions, strenuously counteract crooked waves
- 04-05: Build up wholesome convictions, counteract crooked waves
- 03-04: Our silver jubilee shines with God's grace, together we persist with whole-person education
See also
References
- ↑ Carmel Pak U Secondary School | Secondary School Profile 2008-2009
- ↑ CARMEL PAK U SECONDARY SCHOOL | Secondary School Profile 2008-2009
- ↑ CARMEL PAK U SECONDARY SCHOOL | Secondary School Profile 2008-2009
- ↑ :: The 35th Ten Outstanding Young Persons Selection (JCIHK) :: Archived November 20, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
External links
- Official Website (Chinese)
- School Profile @ HKEdCity
Coordinates: 22°27′17″N 114°10′17″E / 22.4546°N 114.1713°E