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

2. Welcoming Address Dr. Peter Herbert (Principal)

3. Principal’s Message

4. 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 -

5. Goals for Students 1.Build on the good foundation before 2010 2.Improve academic performance 3.Improve student character development

6. 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

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

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

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

10.  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

11. Tutoring Record

12. 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

13. Intellectual ( 智 ) Form 1 Curriculum SubjectMOITeaching mode English LanguageENGCo-teaching Chinese LanguagePTH*/CANCo-teaching in 1J & 1P MathematicsENG PutonghuaPTH Computer LiteracyENGSplit class Integrated ScienceENG GeographyENG History StudiesCAN Life & SocietyENG & CAN Religion Studies & EthicsCAN MusicENG Physical EducationENG Visual ArtsENG

14. 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

16. 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

17. 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。。

18. Preview 備課

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

20. Preview 備課 I am here!

21. 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

22. Check dictionary 查字典 SubjectNumber of vocabularies English Language400 to 500 Mathematics Computer Literacy~ 50 Integrated Science~ 200 Life & Society Geography Visual Arts70 to 80 Music

23. 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.

24. Note taking 寫筆記

26. 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; and 4)to have co-curricular activities

27. Student handbook layout:

28. 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!

29. Record of homework non-submission:

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. Assessment Term 1Term 2 Sep to Dec (4 months)Jan to Jun (6 months) CWT1 ExamCWFinal Exam Sep to Novearly DecJan to MayJun 15%20%25%40% 100% T1 contents 30% T1 contents + 70% T2 contents

34. Subject Weighting SubjectsWeight English, Chinese3 Mathematics, IS2 CL, GEOG, HS, L&S1 MUSIC, RSE, PE, VA 0.5

36. Physical ( 體 ) Develop Active & Healthy Lifestyle PE lessons (Formal Curriculum) School Teams

37. Handball Basketball Football Volleyball Badminton Table Tennis Tennis Swimming Cross Country Hockey Fencing Rowing

38.  Air Cadets  Red Cross  Scouts  Sea Cadets  St. John Ambulance Brigade  Compulsory for all F1 students Social ( 群 ) Uniform Groups

39. 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 )

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

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

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

43. 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

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

45. 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)

46. Family First Foundation (FFF)

47. Academic Achievement (AA) Scholarships (F2 – F6) 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

48. Mobile Phone Recommended NOT Recommended

49. 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

50. 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.

51. Joy In Duty 勤而樂