Academics and moral character complement each other, and diverse opportunities shine.

Aberdeen Technical School Founded in 1935, it has been nearly 90 years ago. It is one of the few grammar schools with a boarding program. It is committed to providing students with diversified learning opportunities and experiences, and has cultivated a large number of outstanding talents in various fields over the years. The school implements the educational concept of "accompanying" into students' study life and boarding life. Through regular study, orderly work and rest, and the integration of correct values ​​​​for dealing with people, dormitory life allows students to "learn to read, learn to be a good person, and learn to walk the path of eternal life." Principal Shum Ming Fai Sammy We firmly believe that education is a job of "life influencing life". Every student has his or her own talent and potential. Teachers will establish good educational relationships with classmates, so that they can learn happily and thrive through teaching, companionship and encouragement. Students are accompanied by teachers, housemasters, mentors, priests, etc. to help them continue to make progress, develop their talents, and achieve holistic development.

Brand new STEAM education to create a “Science and Technology Innovation School”

The school keeps pace with the times and actively promotes STEAM education, integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses to cultivate students' understanding and development of innovative technologies and hands-on practical abilities, and provides students with innovative courses and advanced equipment. At the junior high school level, the school implements interdisciplinary STEAM courses to help students master knowledge and skills, flexibly solve real-life problems, and enrich learning experiences.

At the same time, the school has launched a "Digital Young Talent Cultivation Program" in high schools in recent years, providing Hong Kong's first BIM (Building Information Modeling) course targeting secondary school students. It combines STEAM education and construction technology to meet future needs, equipping students with mainstream professional tools and digital skills in the market, including Revit 3D modeling training to help students establish spatial thinking and design logic; it will later be extended to applications such as Shapr3D combined with medical technology to train students to become new digital forces.

In recent years, the school has received donations to establish the "ATS Fr.Martin STEM Development Fund" with a maximum donation of HK$10 million to continue the advantages of STEAM education. The school has added 3D printers, laser metal cutting machines and high-performance computers to upgrade hardware facilities to help students express their creativity. The fund also provides scholarships to support students to participate in international competitions or exhibitions.

Under the comprehensive education strategy, students have repeatedly won good results in major competitions, fully demonstrating their talents and potential. These achievements highlight students' innovative and professional excellence and set a good example for the school.

Innovation and technology competitions achieve great results repeatedly, achieve excellence and demonstrate potential

In recent years, the school has achieved great results in scientific innovation competitions and international exchanges, demonstrating the effectiveness of diversified education. For example, he won the international Universal Robotics Challenge three times from 2022 to 2024; he represented Hong Kong in the finals of the Creative Thinking World Competition for four consecutive years. After winning the runner-up in 2024, he won the championship again in 2025. The fields of engineering and energy are also dazzling: in the 2025 New Generation Inter-school Logistics Competition, five students used AI and smart sensing technology to solve cold chain problems and won the overall championship; the 17th Middle School Infrastructure Model Creation Competition won four awards including the overall championship and best appearance; the 2024 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Low Carbon Energy Challenge also won the championship. In addition, in terms of international exchanges, the school has been invited to participate in the British BETT Show for two consecutive years, allowing students to experience the joy of learning in cross-cultural competition.

"Boarding Education" Program comprehensively caters for learning needs

The school has established a "boarding education plan". Principal Shum Ming Fai Sammy said that boarding life attaches great importance to "learning to read" and "learning to be a human being", allowing students to focus more on learning and personal growth. The dormitory has a regular schedule, with time allocated for reading and resting. There are two self-study periods every night. During this time, dormitory students can review and complete their homework. Tutors and seniors will provide real-time guidance to help students develop the habit of independent learning.

Boarding life not only provides accommodation, but also supports students' various needs through orderly daily arrangements, such as "little stories and big truths" for morning and evening prayers, star learning plans and tutoring improvement plans. In a good learning environment, students' learning atmosphere is enhanced and their grades naturally improve. To encourage students to study hard, students who score first in the entire grade or class will receive a full-year boarding scholarship. Many students took the initiative to extend their self-study time, learn from each other, motivate each other, and promote a learning atmosphere.

Provide regular boarding life to establish correct attitude and promote whole-person development

In boarding life, boarders from different backgrounds need to learn self-care and cooperation. For example, they take turns preparing dishes, dividing meals, and cleaning together, which helps foster a cooperative spirit. High school students will also take the initiative to lead their junior students to build leadership skills and a sense of responsibility.

Principal Shum Ming Fai Sammy said: "We hope to provide a regular and balanced boarding life to stimulate students' interests and establish a correct attitude towards life." Father Lin, the house warden, tells stories every night and discusses principles such as gratitude and responsibility, so that students can learn to "be a human being" and understand Catholicism through the priest's sharing.

The dormitory holds regular activities, inviting graduating alumni to share their experiences in "learning to read" and "learning to be a human being". Principal Shum Ming Fai Sammy added that many alumni give back to their alma mater and serve as assistant instructors. This is not only a legacy, but also allows students to see the goal of learning.

Rich and diverse extracurricular activities create different learning opportunities

While attaching great importance to students' academic performance, the school actively promotes the development of diverse potentials and offers more than 60 extracurricular activities to meet the needs of students. After school every day, boarding students can participate in various activities, from traditional uniform teams to juggling, incense work, IPSC gun seminars and drone societies, etc., to help students develop a wide range of interests and stimulate their potential.

With the support of Lions Clubs International, the school has established a physical fitness training center to provide professional equipment to improve students' sports performance. Principal Shum Ming Fai Sammy said: "We attach great importance to long-distance running and rowing training to train students' perseverance." Students performed well in various competitions, and some students were even selected as members of the Hong Kong triathlon team.

For day students, the school provides "after-school training classes", arranges tutors to provide learning support, and has group play periods to allow students to relax after studying. Before the end of the after-school training class, the teacher shared his experience and led the students to pray, paying attention to their physical, mental and spiritual development. In addition, monthly workshops and outings, such as excursions, theme park visits, adventure camps and community experiences, provide students with rich learning experiences and diverse growth opportunities.

Teachers accompany and take care of their needs and inspire students to realize their potential

The school firmly believes that every student has unique talent and potential, so it provides a variety of opportunities for them to develop. It also attaches great importance to the company of teachers and meets students' needs through extracurricular activities. Teachers lead various activities based on their own interests and expertise to gain in-depth understanding and accompany students' growth.

The newly built board games and intellectual sports youth center is equipped with various table games and recreational supplies, allowing teachers and students to share a relaxed entertainment environment in their spare time. Principal Shum Ming Fai Sammy said: "The school fully supports students' development. After school, students can read in the library or go to the board game room to relax." Through board games, the school hopes to cultivate students' logical thinking and team spirit.

Seeing the smiling faces of happy classmates makes teachers feel their growth and happiness. The center displays models assembled by students, which not only enhances the sense of learning achievement, but also allows students to feel the teacher's attention and support for their efforts.