Create opportunities for success and cultivate pillars of society

Buddhist Tai Kwong Chi Hong College Taking "Being Wise and Compassionate" as the school motto, in line with the needs of the times, we are committed to providing students with a good learning environment and quality education, and cultivating students' all-round development. Principal Leung Wing Woon Lead the teaching team to create different opportunities for learning and success, discover the bright spots of students, and enable them to cultivate both morality and intelligence, and combine the six educations to improve students' academic performance while also cultivating positive values ​​and attitudes. In recent years, the school has focused on connecting different disciplines in curriculum planning and developing the theme of positive values, so that students can become pillars of society in the future.

Enrich the learning experience and plant the “seeds” of success

The school actively provides students with more art learning opportunities to enrich their experience in the art field. For example, STEAM elements are incorporated into the visual art works, allowing students to create with light clay, and then use electronic software to shoot and create animations; in addition, students are asked to wear VR glasses to appreciate the works of the visual art gallery, creating an immersive atmosphere. The visual arts teaching team also introduces design courses held by tertiary institutions to allow students to broaden their knowledge.

The school has planted a "seed" of success for its students, allowing them to explore their talents in different fields and leading them onto the stage of success. Principal Leung Wing Woon said: "After taking the design course, some students discovered their interest in jewelry design. Later, they participated in the territory-wide jewelry design competition and won the runner-up. In addition, some students also won the 2022 "China Life Little Painter" Painting Competition Youth Category Gold Award, Best Creative Award, and Asian Professional Award. Through the competition, not only can students broaden their horizons, but they can also gain confidence in learning from the results of their hard work."

Train English confidence and improve language skills

In terms of English learning, the school focuses on improving students’ confidence in learning English, starting from the design of English classes to help them improve their English skills. The school will first test the English proficiency of the new students in Form One and provide intensive English courses to consolidate their foundation and help them adapt to the secondary school curriculum. The school also launched "English Story Time", in which foreign English teachers tell stories to students. Through imitation and interpretation of the whole story, students can absorb knowledge of English vocabulary and other aspects, and build confidence in applying English. At the senior high school level, the school provides additional after-school enrichment courses to support Form 5 and 6 students to make good use of after-school time to consolidate their English learning. This year, the school has cooperated with VTC to introduce a school-based course on English communication in Form 6 to enhance students’ English expression skills and prepare them for future studies and career planning.

In addition, the school implements the policy of "Language Across Curriculum", provides opportunities for extended English learning, and encourages students to be exposed to English in different fields. For example, the English Department cooperates with the Tourism Department to lead students to visit Tai Kwun to learn more English terminology related to the museum and prepare for studying different subjects in the future. In daily English classes, the school also implements the concept of creating opportunities for success and incorporates elements of English drama education to allow students to listen more and speak more, and develop their English confidence. At the same time, the school has set up a special "English Self-Study Center" to organize a variety of English activities, such as English week, English morning meetings, English debates, English dramas, etc., in order to create a strong English learning atmosphere and train students to actively use English.

Diversified STEAM Education Science and Technology Innovation Competition Wins Award

STEAM education helps cultivate students' ability to comprehensively apply knowledge. The school has always kept pace with the times, coordinated with each other in terms of curriculum and activities, and cooperated with various tertiary institutions to benefit students in terms of knowledge and skills. For example, the "Campus Coral Cultivation Project" of the Chinese University of Hong Kong takes care of injured small corals; the "Banyan Tree Project" organized by the Department of Science of the University of Hong Kong teaches students to monitor and use data to analyze the growth of banyan trees. Students can put into practice the verification techniques, knowledge and skills acquired after studying science, and at the same time gain a deeper understanding of the importance of conservation and give back to the community in the future. Every year, the school recommends students with outstanding performance in biology, chemistry, and physics to participate in university science courses, such as this year's "Data Science & STEM Elite Learning Program" of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, to further improve their knowledge.

In daily classes, the Design and Technology Department not only teaches students laser cutting, 3D printing, programming and other knowledge, but also takes into account craftsmanship, allowing students to develop in many aspects. The school also encourages students to participate in different STEAM competitions outside the school. For example, last year, students made a water filtration device that combined science and technology to monitor the turbidity of the water after filtration, and won the first runner-up in Hong Kong. Recently, students have used solar panels, recycled car batteries, etc. to make solar cars. Students in the design and technology department learn production, wiring, power calculation, etc., while the science department teaches students data analysis skills and puts knowledge into practice in life.

Support career planning and help students find directions

Life planning is related to the future development of students. The school participates in the "Jockey Club Applause. Create Your Journey Project" to train students to become career planning ambassadors. After training, they carry out career planning activities in the school, such as participating in high school subject selection sharing, interview workshops and other activities. At the same time, the school launches career planning courses in Form 1, 2 and 5 to help students gradually understand themselves, and provides individual and group counseling to better equip themselves and move towards the goal of further education. In addition, the school participates in the "School Start" program (Project WeCan) to connect with different industries, allowing students to have the opportunity to intern in different fields, find their own development direction, and apply the knowledge they have learned in actual work.

Bridging Courses and Activities Balancing Academics and Social Affairs

Secondary one freshmen face changes in their learning environment, which can easily lead to adaptation problems. In view of this, the school has specially launched corresponding courses and activities for students so that they can smoothly connect and adapt both socially and academically. The school will provide a wealth of activities for new students during the summer vacation, covering different areas such as academic subjects and social interaction. It will even organize parent-child tea gatherings, emerging activity experiences, handicraft classes, time and emotion management, so that parents can have a deeper understanding of the school. In addition, in terms of English subjects, the school designs bridging courses, arranges foreign English teachers to tell stories to new students, and teaches phonics. In mid-August, the school held a welcome event to allow teachers, students and classmates to have more communication and closer relationships with each other. There are also parent talks to help parents of new students understand how to help their children adapt to the new life in middle school.

Pay attention to physical and mental health and face adversity with confidence

In order to encourage students to do more exercise and maintain a strong body. The school participated in the Quality Education Fund's "Sports Data Revealed Elite" program, renovated the school fitness room and purchased new fitness equipment such as rowing machines. When students perform sports, they wear watches that measure heartbeat and respiration, and compare the conditions before and after exercise, so that students can understand their health status based on the data. Principal Leung Wing Woon said: "After the epidemic, students often choose to stay at home instead of going out for exercise. In addition, students will inevitably encounter difficulties and challenges in study and life. We hope to take this opportunity to allow students to not only strengthen their bodies, but also reduce stress through exercise, improve resilience and learn emotional management."

At the same time, the school will regularly hold school runs to enhance students’ cardiopulmonary function. The school has two tracks and is located near the Tai Po Sports Ground, which provides a convenient location for the track and field team training. The results of the sports measures formulated by the school are encouraging. Principal Leung Wing Woon added: "In recent years, the number of students playing sports or participating in track and field teams, ball teams, etc. has continued to increase. Sports provide a training platform for students to challenge themselves and cultivate endurance, perseverance and perseverance."

Buddhist education calms the mind, outdoor meditation to sort out thoughts

Through Buddhist education, the school helps students relax their minds, get rid of all stress, and promote physical and mental health. Teachers provide regular Buddhist moral education and value education classes, or allow students to meditate during lunch breaks to keep their minds calm. Teachers will also use "encephalograms" and "meditation lamps" to detect students' emotions and use corresponding apps to help students relax. The Music Department also introduces singing bowls to heal the body and mind. The Buddhism Department will also hold a "forest bathing" activity, leading students to meditate in Tai Po Kau Country Park. Principal Leung Wing Woon hopes that through the above methods, students can calm down their minds, reflect and sort out their thoughts, so that they can cultivate both virtue and wisdom, increase blessings and wisdom, always be grateful, and integrate the awakening ability of compassion, joy and sacrifice.