- Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School
Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School (SGSS, 筲箕灣官立中學) is a co-educational
grammar school operated by theHong Kong Government inHong Kong . Located inShau Kei Wan , the school is founded in1961 and itsmedium of instruction is English.History
Introduction
Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School was founded in 1961. As the school was still under construction, it operated in the shared premises of
Clementi Middle School in Fortress Hill Road. It moved to its present premises at 42Chai Wan Road ofChai Wan in the autumn of1964 and was officially opened on19 November 1964. It was the first government secondary school opened onHong Kong Island after theSecond World War , and was the first government secondary school not named after a member of theBritish Royal Family or aphilanthropist .1960s
In
1961 , SGSS established on borrowed premises of Clementi Middle School with only 6 classrooms. The school officially opened by theGovernor of Hong Kong , SirDavid Trench in 1964.The first batch of students sit for
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) in1966 . In the same year, Form 6 Arts and Science classes were introduced. Furthermore, The first Annual Speech Day, Annual Swimming Gala and Annual Athletics Meet were held subsequently in1967 .In
1968 , the first batch of students sit forHong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE). Boy Scouts and Girl Guides are set up. A new subject, Economics and Public Affairs, was introduced. In1969 , the first Parents' Night was held.1970s
Integrated Science Pilot Scheme for Form 1 were introduced in
1973 . The school library expanded with recruitment of teacher librarian in1978 .SSPA was introduced in the same year mentioned. Moreover, special classes for maladjusted children were implemented.JSEA was introduced in1979 .1980s
The Extracurricular Activities Co-ordination Committee was set up in
1982 .Human Biology ,Economics andMoral Education were introduced in the same year.In
1983 , special classes were totally phased out. There are 29 classes in the school and streaming in Form 4 was started.In
1984 , Computer Studies was introduced. In1985 ,Civic Education was introduced. In the same year, the school was visited by the Governor of Hong Kong SirEdward Youde .The school celebrated its
silver jubilee in1986 . Theopening ceremony of open day andTreeplanting Ceremony was officiated by Michael Leung, Director of Education. The 25thAnniversary School Magazine was published.Sex Education was introduced in the same year.Putonghua lessons for S.1 and S.2 students were introduced. Moreover, the Reading Award Scheme organised byLibrary Committee was introduced too.1990s
The Students' Association was formed in
1990 . Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School had his 30thAnniversary in1991 . The 30thAnniversary School Magazine was published. The Cake-Cutting Ceremony on Speech Day was officiated by John Winfield, Deputy Director of Education.In
1992 ,SMI was being implemented. Health Education was introduced.The School Advisory Council was formed in
1993 . The school mission statement and goals were formulated in the same year. TheParent-Teacher Association (PTA) was formed. Environmental Education was introduced and the Chinese Instrumental Group was set up.In
1995 , SGSS celebrated its 35thAnniversary . W. K. Lam, Director of Education, was invited to visit SGSS. The Cake-Cutting Ceremony at Speech Day was officiated by Professor Rosie Young, HKU. Furthermore, in1996 , the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of Open Day was officiated by Mr S. T. Kwan, Assistant Director of Education, and the 35th Anniversary School Magazine was published.In
1997 , the SGSS Alumni Association was formed.In
1999 , the Central Broadcasting System was set up. The Hall Lighting and Sound System was improved to a higher standard. The School Intranet was set up. In the same year, the Information Technology Room was opened and began to operate.2000s
SGSS celebrated its 40th
Anniversary in2000 . Air-conditioning was installed in the hall. Moreover, a new subject, Mathematics & Statistics, was introduced.SGSS celebrated its 45th
Anniversary in2005 . A music concert was organized on7 July ,2006 in City Hall to celebrate this special occasion.chool Facilities
The school has a total of 31 classrooms (5 in the new annex), 3 prefabricated rooms, an Information Technology Room, a Multi-Media Learning Centre, 4 laboratories (for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Integrated Science) and 6 special rooms (for Art & Design, Design & Technology, Music, Home Economics, Geography and Computer Studies). In addition, the school has a library, a school hall, 2 staffrooms (1 in the new annex), a general office, a garden, a courtyard, a basketball court and a football pitch. In the new annex, there is a Conference Room, a Computer-Assisted Learning Room, a Language Room, a Student Activity Centre, an English Room, a Careers Library, a Social Worker’s Room and a Music Practice and Activities Room.
Alumni Association
The SGSS Alumni Association was formed in 1997 by a group of F.6 and F.7 students. In 2002, a Council was added to the structure of the Association in order to play the role of an advisor, as well as a monitor.
Notable Alumni
*Elvis Au Wai Kwong (區偉光) - Director of Environmental Protection,
Environmental Protection Department , Hong Kong Government
*Edward Chan King San (陳景生) -Senior Counsel ; Chairman ofHong Kong Bar Association from 2003 to 2005.
*Chan Kin Shek (陳健碩) - Head ofGeotechnical Engineering Office ,Civil Engineering and Development Department , Hong Kong Government
*Allan Chiang Yam Wang (蔣任宏)- Former Postmaster-General, Hong Kong Government
*Dr. Leonard Chow Kwun Hung (周冠雄) - Former chairman ofAsian Institute of Intelligent Buildings
*Frederick Fung Kin Kee (馮檢基)- Legislator; Chairman ofAssociation for Democracy and People's Livelihood
*Susan Ha Lau Yuen Yung (夏劉婉容) - Coordinating Manager,Yijin Project ; Principal ofCCC Kung Lee College
*Ho Wai Lung (何偉龍) - former Resident Director,Hong Kong Repertory Theatre ;Artistic Director and Executive Director,Wan Chai Theatre
*Peter Lee Chung Hing (李松興)- Deputy Managing Director,Citic Pacific
*Dr. Hon.Joseph Lee Kok Long (李國麟) - Health Services legislator; Assistant Professor & Programme Leader, Nursing Department, theOpen University of Hong Kong
*Lui Shan (呂珊) -Canto-pop Singer
*Norman Lo Shung Man JP (羅崇文)- Director-General of Civil Aviation, Civil Aviation Department, Hong Kong Government
*Priscilla Lui Tsang Sun Kai (雷張慎佳)- Director ofAgainst Child Abuse
*Alan Tam Wing Lun (譚詠麟)-Canto-pop singer
*Professor Tse Shek Kam (謝錫金)-Professor and Associate Dean, Faculty of Education, theUniversity of Hong Kong
*Andy Wong Ting Lam (王廷琳) - ResidentChoreographer and Dancer,DanceArt Hong Kong
*Stanley Wong Yuen Fai (黃遠輝)- Director & Deputy General Manager,Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited
*Dr. LEE Tsz Cheung (李子祥) - Scientific Officer (Climatological Services, Tropical Cyclone Research, Hydrometeorology and Publication), Hong Kong Observatory
*Professor Yung Kai Leung (容啟亮)- One of the principal inventors of theMars RockCorer which was carried byBeagle 2 in 2003 to sample the soil onMars ;Professor and Associate Head, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, theHong Kong Polytechnic University
*Andrew CHIU Ka-Yin (趙家賢)- District Councillor (Taikoo Shing West), Eastern District Council; Member of Youth Committee, theDemocratic Party Hong Kong Achievements
*In
HKCEE 2006, a total of 148 distinctions and 712 credits were obtained.9 4.4% of the 231 students passed in five or more subjects. 68.4% of them scored 14 points or more in the best 6 subjects.
*InHKALE 2006, 56 Form 7 students scored a total of 21 distinctions and 129 credits. 89% of these students were offered places for degree courses at local universities.
*The school's Underwater Robot Team competed with teams from the USA and Canada in June and won 3 major awards - the "Highest-scoring Rookie Award", the "Judges' Choice Award" and the "Best Poster Award".External links
cite web
title = Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School Homepage
url = http://www.sgss.edu.hk/
accessdate = 2006-07-06
* [http://www2.sgss.edu.hk/ SGSS School (Photo) Gallery]
* [http://www.sgssaa.org.hk/ SGSS Alumni Association]
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