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YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College
港青基信書院
Subject Contents and Expectations
(Form II)
2013 – 2014
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Table of Contents
Subject Page Head of Department Contacts
1 Personal and Social Education (PSE) 1
[email protected]
2 Philosophy and Religious Education 2
[email protected]
3 English Language 3 [email protected]
4 Chinese Language 4 [email protected]
5 Elementary Chinese Sets 1, 2 5 [email protected]
6 Elementary Chinese Sets 3, 4 6 [email protected]
7 French 7 [email protected]
8 Spanish 8-9 [email protected]
9 Mathematics 10-11 [email protected]
10 History 12 [email protected]
11 Geography 13-14 [email protected]
12 Integrated Science 15 [email protected]
13 Chinese History 16 [email protected]
14 Hong Kong and China Studies 17
[email protected]
15 Drama 18 [email protected]
16 Physical Education 19 [email protected]
17 Music 20 [email protected]
18 Art 21 [email protected]
19 Home Economics 22 [email protected]
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Subject: Personal and Social Education (PSE)
Program during class teacher periods
In the morning: 1. Devotion 2. Collect mobile phone and take
attendance 3. Announcement of daily bulletin 4. Reading period 5.
Address any student issues arising After school: 1. Return the
mobile phones 2. Address any issues arising during the day 3.
Hand-out any letters to parents 4. Clean the classroom
Aims of PSE Program 1. To help students deal with difficult
personal, social and global 2. Questions that arise in their lives;
3. To give students the knowledge, skills and understanding to
play
an effective role in society at local, national and
international levels;
4. To increase creative thinking; 5. To develop critical
thinking skills; 6. To enhance students’ capacity for problem
solving and decision 7. making in both the present and the future;
8. To develop students’ study skills, including discovering their
9. Own learning and personal study styles, effective time 10.
Management as well learning the best way to prepare for exams. The
PSE lesson is held at the first period on Tuesday mornings.
PSE Content Overview 1. Goal Setting, reflection and evaluation
2. Student Council and Election 3. Social Responsibility and
Services 4. Relationships and Sex Education 5. Personal Development
6. Career Options 7. Moral and Social Development 8. Emotional
Management
Contact details Parents please kindly make an appointment with
the class teachers in
advance if a meeting is required.
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Subject: Philosophy and Religious Education
Curriculum content Semester 1: Jesus as a leader.
Semester 2: Founders and Leaders, Worship and Celebration,
Places of Worship and Pilgrimage.
Homework and Assignments Homework will be set every two weeks.
There will be an assignment for each topic, which will be handed in
towards the end of each topic. The details of the homework and the
assignments will be put on the VLE.
Expectations of students To bring their workbook, a pen, pencil,
rubber and glue stick to every lesson. To refer to the grade
criteria every lesson, to ensure they are working to the best of
their ability. To ensure that they have completed the work for
every lesson. To be actively involved in lessons and to ask
questions if they are unsure. To ask for extra support from the
teacher if they feel they need it. This can be done during or after
the lesson. Otherwise the teacher can also be found in the staff
room. To complete homework on time.
How parents can help
Ensuring your child has their workbook for every lesson and a
pen, pencil, rubber, ruler and glue stick. Checking the VLE and
ensuring the students complete the homework, following the
teacher’s guidelines and expectations. Contacting the teacher in
charge of the class, if they feel their child is struggling with
the subject. Alternatively if you have any concerns, please contact
the Head of Subject.
Contact details Ms. Stacey Spillane -
[email protected] Head of Subject: Ms. Lucy Edwards -
[email protected]
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Subject: English Language
Curriculum content Semester 1: 1. Unit 1: Media studies (Karate
Kid 2010) – Identify different types of films,
people in the film industry and related film vocabulary,
research and read reviews and synopsis of the films
2. Unit 2: Short stories (From the Four Corners) - read and
analyze its structure, meaning and understanding. Identify features
of short stories, character/plot analysis and demonstrate
comprehension.
Semester 2: 1. Unit 3: Biographical research unit integrating
research skills, reading of
short stories, poems and non-fiction of people who inspire us
and writing research report.
2. Unit 4: Drama study – ‘Romeo and Juliet’ – Identify features
of dramas, character/plot analysis and demonstrate comprehension
and appreciate and engage in performances.
Throughout the term: 1. Journals/news-cuttings and other
literature writing tasks 2. Engage in collaborative group
activities and discussions. For example, oral
presentations, commercial projects. Homework and Assignments
Term Grade: Journal entries/New-cutting Literature, Vocabulary,
Grammar tasks Compositions/Directed writings Mid-term Tests
Exam Grade: Literature and Usage Speaking Listening
Expectations of students
1. Take responsibility for your learning (i.e. pay attention in
class, bring material to class, hand in your homework on time, ask
questions and seek help if there’s any misunderstanding or
difficulty)
2. Believe in yourself and do the best that you can! How parents
can help
1. Please encourage your child to seek help if they have any
difficulties or misunderstanding of anything covered in lessons or
given for homework.
2. Encourage your child to be confident in their knowledge of
the subject and that they can do it!
Contact details Set 1: Ms. Jessica Choi -
[email protected] Set 2: Ms. Cleo Wong -
[email protected] Set 3: Mr. Ken Harley -
[email protected] Set 4: Mr. Bruce Reid -
[email protected] Set 5: Ms. Yuko Kanna -
[email protected] Set 6: Ms. Cleo Wong -
[email protected] Set 7: Mr. Ken Harley -
[email protected]
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Subject: Chinese Language
Curriculum content Semester 1: 1. 閱讀能力：(a) 記敘（記人、記事、記物）；(b)
描寫景物；
(c) 聯想抒情；(d) 借事說理 2. 寫作能力：(a) 運用倒敘手法；(b) 掌握描寫事物手法；(c) 掌
握感情變化的描寫；(d) 掌握生活事例說明事理 3. 聆聽能力：(a) 邊聽、邊思考、邊分析；(b)聽出觀察點的位
置；(c) 理清說話的前後關係 4. 說話能力：(a) 掌握說話的條理；(b) 學習層次分明、前後連
貫地描述景物 (c) 通過聲調的變化來表達感情 5. 語文活動—文學家事跡壁報：(a) 協作能力；(b) 創意潛能
Semester 2: 1. 閱讀能力：(a) 靜態描寫；(b) 動態描寫；(c) 白描法；(d) 細
描法﹔ (e)理解作者的思想感情﹔ (f) 正反立論的方法 2. 寫作能力：(a) 運用多角度描寫手法；(b)
掌握觀察景物手
法；(c) 確立文章的基調﹔ (d) 運用融情入景的手法﹔ (e) 運用正反立論的技巧
3. 聆聽能力：(a)掌握分類歸納的方法；(b)通過語氣了解作者的心情；(c)辨清不同說話者的主要論點
4. 說話能力：(a) 運用生動的言語；(b) 運用多角度手法描述景物特徵 (c)以恰當言辭表達心情﹔ (d)
結構完整的說話方法
5. 語文活動—文學家事跡短片拍攝：(a) 溝通技巧；(b) 創意潛能
Homework and Assignments 1. 閱讀理解：培養同學的閱讀能力、積累一定的文化素養。 2.
成語造句：加強同學運用成語的能力。 3. 作文：訓練同學寫作各類文體的能力。 4. 隨筆：配合作文，讓同學有更多創意空間。 5.
報章評論：培養同學的時事觸覺，訓練論辯思維。 6. 圖書短評：增加同學的閱讀量。 7. 讀寫與默寫：訓練同學記憶能力。
Expectations of students 1. 準時完成和繳交功課 2. 考核前用功溫習 3.
上課專心，遵守課堂秩序
How parents can help 1. 確保學生完成每天的功課 2. 指導學生溫習
Contact details Set 1: Ms. Anna Wong - [email protected]
Set 2: Ms. Gloira Pun - [email protected]
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Subject: Elementary Chinese Sets 1 & 2
Curriculum content Semester 1: 1. 我的学校与考试 My School and
Examinations 2. 看和做 Look and Do (Chinese Sentence Structure) 3.
我的学校生活 My School Life 4. 各种房屋、房间、家具
Different types of houses, rooms and furniture
Semester 2: 1. 地区和社区设施 District Area and Community Facility 2.
各行各业与工作场所 Careers and Working Place 3. 未来计划和工作经验 Future Plans and
Working Experience 4. 求职广告、申请职位 Job Advertisement, Application for
Job
Homework and Assignments 1. Readings 2. Writings 3. Worksheets
4. Group Discussion 5. Dictations 6. Quizzes
Expectations of students 1. Finish all homework on time at home.
2. Prepare for all dictations, reading, writings, quizzes, form
test
and exams. 3. Get well prepared before they start the IGCSE
curriculum.
How parents can help
1. Login VLE system regularly to check daily homework and
teachers’ message to students.
2. Supervise students to do homework. 3. Supervise students to
read and revise vocabulary at home.
Contact details Set 1: Ms. Monica Lam - [email protected]
Set 2: Ms. Ellen Hui - [email protected]
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Subject: Elementary Chinese Sets 3 & 4
Curriculum content Semester 1: 1. 我的学校与考试 My School and
Examinations 2. 看和做 Look and Do (Chinese Sentence Structure) 3.
我的学校生活 My School Life 4. 各种房屋、房间、家具 Different types of houses,
rooms and
furniture
Semester 2: 1. 地区和社区设施 District Area and Community Facility 2.
各行各业与工作场所 Careers and Working Place 3. 未来计划和工作经验 Future Plans and
Working Experience 4. 求职广告、申请职位 Job Advertisement, Application for
Job
Homework and Assignments 1. Readings 2. Writings 3. Worksheets
4. Group Discussion 5. Dictations 6. Quizzes
Expectations of students 1. Finish all homework on time at home.
2. Prepare for all dictations, reading, writings, quizzes, form
test
and exams. 3. Get well prepared before they start the IGCSE
curriculum.
How parents can help
1. Login VLE system regularly to check daily homework and
teachers’ message to students.
2. Supervise students to do homework. 3. Supervise students to
read and revise vocabulary at home.
Contact details Set 3: Mr. Kei Ting Lam -
[email protected] Set 4: Ms. Christine Lee -
[email protected]
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Subject: French Curriculum content Semester 1 & 2:
1. The whole of the Tricolore textbook will be covered, at the
pace of roughly one unit per month.
2. Regular exercises will be done in the Grammar in Action
booklet, along with some handouts distributed in class.
3. Monthly tests will be given at the end of each section. 4.
Examinations covering the material so far will take place in
January and in June. Homework and Assignments 1. Regular
homework will be distributed at the end of the
lessons (according to the homework timetable), to be handed in
the following morning before 8.10am in Mr Gagnon’s pigeonhole next
to the staff room.
2. Self-learning tasks at home may be assigned after having
covered some of the material in class (e.g Memrise.com).
Expectations of students 1. Keep up with the class work if they
miss school 2. Revise daily 3. Challenge themselves by looking at
other textbooks for
French How parents can help
1. Monitor the contents of the class both on the Virtual
Learning Environment (VLE) and on Mr Gagnon’s own website for the
class (http://bit.ly/mgfrancais2)
2. Seek extra help from a private monitor if the student is
struggling
3. Take the student to the French bookstore in Central
(Parenthèses, 2/F Duke of Wellington House, 14 Wellington Street)
and possibly get stimulating books for the student to enjoy at
home
Contact details Mr. Jocelyn Gagnon -
[email protected]
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Subject: Spanish Curriculum content Semester 1:
1. Hobbies/Free-time activities 2. More classroom
vocab/expressions 3. Describe friends using adjectives and
connectives 4. Describe celebrities (comparison) 5. My daily
routine (reflexive verbs and sequencing words) 6. Nationalities 7.
Places in town and activities (near future tense) 8. Invitations to
go out 9. Making excuses (querer y poder) 10. Likes and dislikes
(infinitives) 11. Problems and advice-giving 12. Holidays: where
you went, how you travel , what you did
and give opinions (preterite tense)
Semester 2: 1. Mealtimes (time expressions) 2. Shopping for food
(higher numbers) 3. At a restaurant and menu reading 4. Describe a
past meal (preterite tense) 5. Food preferences (past, present and
future tenses) 6. Clothes and colors (concordance of noun and
adjective) 7. School uniform (comparative adjectives) 8. Attire
preferences (superlative adjectives) 9. A trip to Argentina
(present and near future tenses) 10. A fancy dress ball (past,
present and future tenses) 11. Barcelona: holiday, sightseeing,
activities and cultural facts 12. Different types of shop (use se
puede…) 13. Ask for and give directions (use estar) Cultural
Components: 1. Countries in focus: Spain and Argentina 2. Cities in
focus: Barcelona and Buenos Aires 3. Cuisine: the culture of Tapas
4. Festivities: Buenos Aires Tango Festival in Argentina and
La Semana Santa and El Colacho in Spain
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Literary/Musical/Artistic components: 1. Music: at least 5 songs
2. Literature: at least 2 poems 3. Literature: at least 1 simple
folk tale/story 4. Art: at least 2 artists (e.g. Salvador Dalí,
Pablo Picasso) 5. Handicrafts: mask for El Colacho 6. Movie: at
least one 7. Cooking workshop: at least one
Homework and Assignments Homework is given almost every day.
Expectations of students Students are expected to submit all
homework on time and revise
for tests and exams. How parents can help Please help to check
that your child has finished his/her
homework before coming to school.
Contact details Ms. Han Tsoi - [email protected]
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Subject: Mathematics
Curriculum content Semester 1: 1. Manipulation and Factorization
of Polynomials 2. Identities 3. Formulae 4. Linear Equations in Two
Unknowns 5. Rate and Ratio 6. Approximation and Errors The main
resource is the textbook, New Century Mathematics 2A, but lessons
will be supplemented with many other additional learning activities
including puzzles, games, investigations, problem solving, group
work, practical work and treasure hunts.
Semester 2: 1. More about Data Handling 2. Angles in Triangles
and Polygons 3. Introduction to Deductive Geometry 4. Pythagoras’
Theorem 5. Trigonometric Ratios 6. Area and Volume (II) The main
resource is the textbook, New Century Mathematics 2B.
Homework and Assignments Homework is set three times a week
according to the homework timetable, for the following purposes: to
practise, consolidate, complete or expand on work done in class; to
provide opportunities for individual work and independent
learning; to train students in planning and organizing their
time; to encourage self-discipline and responsibility for
learning;
Form 2 students are expected to spend approximately 30 minutes
on homework.
Expectations of students Students are expected to be organized,
meet homework deadlines and to participate in lessons with lots of
enthusiasm, especially when contributing to class discussions!
Three qualities are essential for success: hard work, a positive
attitude and a willingness to persevere.
How parents can help 1. Check the VLE for details about homework
assignments 2. Set aside a specific time each evening so that your
daughter/son can
concentrate on completing her/his homework. Support your child
in learning Mathematics and encourage her/him to seek extra help
and as when necessary – during the lesson, recess, lunchtime or at
Homework Club.
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Contact details Set 2.1: Ms. Clarice Cheung -
[email protected] Set 2.2: Ms. Iris Yau -
[email protected] Set 2.3: Mr. Jerry Lau -
[email protected] Set 2.4: Mr. Joe Au Yeung -
[email protected] Set 2.5: Mr. Joe Au Yeung -
[email protected] Set 2.6: Mr. Jerry Lau -
[email protected] Set 2.7: Ms. Clarice Cheung -
[email protected] Set 2.8: Mr. Roger Chang -
[email protected]
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Subject: History
Curriculum content Semester 1: 1. The Renaissance – Causes,
origin, major developments and
effect on Europe 2. The Age of Revolution – Intellectual
background of the
revolutions and the French Revolution
Semester 2: 1. Life in the Age of Machines – Background, causes,
major
developments and effect of the Industrial Revolution 2.
East-West encounters – Voyages of discovery and Western
expansion into Asia Homework and Assignments 1. One homework
assignment every two weeks.
2. The written homework is mainly the Data-based Questions and
essay-writing.
3. Other types of homework will be given based on the learning
progress.
Expectations of students 1. Bring textbook and stationery to
every lesson. 2. Pay full attention with active participation in
every lesson. 3. Put effort onto all assignments and submit them on
time. 4. Set up one History learning portfolio. 5. Do revision and
study all required content before tests and
exams. How parents can help
1. Encourage students to talk to their teacher if they need
help. 2. Clearly share your expectations and show your support
to
your child. 3. Keep checking students’ learning progress through
VLE
system. Contact details 2Y, M & C: Mr. Paul Wong -
[email protected]
2A: Mr. Wallace Lau - [email protected] 2H & K: Mr.
Joshua Tillott - [email protected]
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Subject: Geography Curriculum content In this year, students
will study the following topics:
1. The trouble with water – too much and too little a. Water
related problems: flooding, drought, pollution b. The situation in
China and other parts of the world
(Singapore, Bangladesh, UK) 2. Living with natural hazards
a. Natural hazards around us: landslides, typhoon, earthquakes,
volcanic eruption, tsunami, etc.
b. The cause and effects of these hazards c. How people deal
with these problems (E.g. Hong Kong,
India) 3. Changing climate, changing environments
a. The cause and effect of the greenhouse effect and global
warming
b. Ways how different people deal with these problems The main
resource is the textbook (Oxford Junior Secondary Exploring
Geography Book 3, 5 and 11), but notes and worksheets will also be
provided in lessons.
Homework and Assignments Students are expected to be organized,
meet homework deadlines: Workbook Geography booklet / worksheets
News reviews Presentation(s) Quizzes and tests
Students should also bring all the things requested Textbook
Workbook An A-4 sized Geography folder The Geography exercise book
All stationery needed: pen, pencil, ruler, protractor, colour
pencils Expectations of students 1. They should also learn with
a positive attitude – be
cooperative and attentive. 2. They should be active in doing
tasks in the interactive
whiteboard during lessons.
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How parents can help
1. Please encourage your son/daughter to ask for extra help if
necessary – during the lesson, recess, lunchtime and before / after
school.
2. Please check VLE and handbook regularly, so that you know
what homework / test is given.
3. Please encourage your son / daughter to hand in homework on
time and follow instructions of the teacher.
4. Please encourage them to look at geography department website
for necessary information: http://sites.google.com/site/imymca/
Contact details 2Y, M & C: Mr. Kent Lo -
[email protected] 2A, H & K: Mr. Ian McKirdy -
[email protected]
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Subject: Integrated Science
Curriculum content Semester 1: 1. Living Things and Air 2.
Making Use of Electricity 3. Space Travel 4. Project: Building a
lung model
Semester 2: 1. Space Travel 2. Common Acids and Alkalis 3.
Sensing the Environment 4. Dissection: Ox Eye
Homework and Assignments Assessment: 1. Class Mark 2. Exam Mark
The Class Mark is determined by: 1. Daily Participation/Effort -
10% 2. Weekly Assignments - 20% 3. Weekly Labs/projects - 20% 4.
Monthly Quizzes/Tests - 50%
Expectations of students Respect: 1. Respecting speakers (peers
and teacher) 2. Not putting others down (verbally/physically) 3.
Not cheating or copying others’ work Bring required books and
stationaries to class Be on time!
How parents can help
1. Check the VLE often 2. See if the students need help
(especially during revision) 3. Maintain communication
Contact details Dr. Terence Wang -
[email protected]
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Subject: Chinese History
Curriculum content Semester 1: 1. 隋的統一與速亡 2. 唐的盛世與變亂 3. 五代武人專政
4. 北宋的積弱與變法 Semester 2: 1. 南宋的偏安 2. 元代的高壓政治 3. 明代的君主集權
Homework and Assignments 1. 課堂筆記 2. 作業 3. 小組討論與專題探討
Expectations of students 1. 讓同學認識中國歷史 2. 培養同學的反思能力與批判思維 3.
積累語文素材 4. 掌握中國文化的理念
How parents can help 1. 督促同學完成功課 2. 協助同學溫習
Contact details Mr. Lee Hong Shing -
[email protected]
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Subject: Hong Kong China Studies
Curriculum content Semester 1: 1. Introduction to the course 2.
China in historical aspect
Legacy of China (The Huang-he civilization & Four Great
Inventions of Ancient China)
3. China in social aspect Characteristics of Traditional Chinese
families Concept of Filial Piety Overpopulation and One Child
Policy Challenges of Modern Chinese Families
Semester 2: 1. China in cultural aspect
Festivals and Customs in China Chinese Zodiacs Origins of
Chinese New Year
2. China in historical and economic aspect Establishment of the
People’s Republic of China Reform and Opening Up (Challenges,
Problems and
China’s development) 3. Tourism in China
Homework and Assignments The following modes or a combination of
them will be applied throughout the year: 1. Written assignments 2.
Group work 3. Projects 4. Presentations
Expectations of students 1. Bring textbook and stationary to
every lesson. 2. Be open to current issues. 3. Involving greatly in
discussions and other class activities. 4. Helping peers to involve
in class and assignments. 5. Submit assignments on time.
How parents can help
1. Encourage students to talk to their teacher if they need
help. 2. Encourage students to read more news, both local and
international. 3. Talk with students on current issues
especially ones related
to China. 4. Clearly share your expectations and how your
support to
your child. 5. Keep checking students’ learning progress through
the VLE
system. Contact details 2Y, C & H: Mr. Vincent Wong
[email protected]
2M & K: Mr. Paul Wong - [email protected] 2A: Mr. Kent
Liu [email protected]
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Subject: Drama Curriculum content Activities and tasks to
develop students’ oral, presentation and communication skills,
their co-ordination, spatial awareness, confidence imagination,
creativity and focus (concentration). Students will develop their
ability to work in a group focusing on trust, cooperation and
respect for others. They will also develop their ability to work
independently and self-reflect on their own development.
By the end of the semester students should be able to: 1.
Recognize and use the conventions and the form of script 2.
Consolidate and deepen their understanding of how space,
movement and voice communicate meaning and evaluate that use 3.
Work constructively and creatively alone and with the group,
consolidating the ability to negotiate, make decisions, select
and apply a range of techniques and structures as part of a
group
4. Understand and apply the skills required for effective
spontaneous improvisation
5. Use a range of approaches to create credible
characterizations, varying vocabulary and body language as
appropriate
6. Develop the ability to use a range of skills and techniques
to structure an effective performance
7. Understand and apply the common and discreet skills required
in the process and the performance of drama
8. Use and understand technical vocabulary: Blocking/ Teacher in
Role/ Forum Theatre/ Flashback/ Hot Seating/ Characterization/
Protagonist/ Proscenium (open staging)/ Non Naturalistic/ Duologue/
Genre/ Motivation/ Conflict
9. Discuss and analyze the issues and themes involved in their
work, showing awareness in their own experience and that of
others
10. Understand the difference between spontaneous and prepared
improvisation
11. Develop the ability to reflect upon and respond
constructively to their own work and that of others.
Homework and Assignments Throughout the course students will be
internally assessed on practical skills: voice, movement, gesture
and characterization in solo presentations and group work, theory:
knowledge of drama and theatre terms and journal reflections
Expectations of students 1. To be able to work productively with
others and perform to each other.
2. To bring Drama journal to all lessons 3. To show an ability
to understand theatre as an art form
How parents can help 1. Regular monitoring of VLE record. 2.
Contact with teacher if there is any cause for concern. 3. Provide
support with materials, books and stationary.
Contact details Ms. Siobhan Walsh -
[email protected]
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Subject: Physical Education
Curriculum content Semester 1: 1. Fitness -Test and Measurement
2. Football - Passing and Shooting; Controlling and Defendin 3.
Athletics - Long Jump; Running; Sprint/Distance Run; Relay;
Shot
Put and Discus; High Jump and Hurdles 4. Volleyball - Passing:
Overhead Pass; Serving and Games and
Rules Semester 2: 1. Handball: Shooting, goal keeping and game
situation. 2. Basketball: Shooting, rules of the game and hand
signal form
referee and game situation. 3. Rugby: Basic theory, ball sense,
pass and receive, rules of the
game, basic techniques, tackle and game situation. 4. Swimming:
Theory of water safety, swimming test, water
confidence (non swimmers and swimmers a. Swimmers - leg action,
arm action, complete and speed
development (breaststroke) b. Non Swimmers - push and glide and
leg kicking c. Assessment - 50m time trail and skill test
5. Fitness Test: 1 min. sit up, 1 min. push up, sit and reach
test, vertical jump, heave test and 9-min run test.
Homework and other expectations of students
1. All students should bring their PE kits to attend their PE
lessons. 2. If student can’t attend a PE lesson due to medical
illness, he/she
should submit a parent’s letter to his or her PE teacher on that
day. Contact details Ms. Holly Tau - [email protected]
Mr. Vernon Small - [email protected]
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Subject: Music
Curriculum content Semester 1: 1. Learn about the background
& features of Musical Theatre,
illustrated with excerpts of representative musicals 2. Detailed
study of a musical (Hairspray), including the plot,
production background & characters 3. Performance of a scene
from a chosen musical: singing,
acting & dancing 4. Study the history, characteristics &
representative
composers of the Classical Period 5. Learn to play Classical
melodies on keyboard (basic score
reading skills) 6. In-depth study of Mozart’s life &
work
Homework and Assignments 1. Write an analysis of the characters’
personalities, a summary of the story and a musical review
2. Compose a song related to a musical scene 3. Research project
on a Classical composer & analysis of the
music features 4. Biography film planning: presentation on
storyboard 5. Compose a simple instrumental melody (score
notation)
Expectations of students 1. Be open minded to explore various
music activities 2. Practise for assessed performance (singing/
instrumental) 3. Complete homework with effort and understanding 4.
Hand in work punctually
How parents can help
1. Check the student handbook to see whether all work have been
completed
2. Encourage their children to join a Music ECA or instrumental
class to develop performance & teamwork skills
3. Support their children to perform in front of audience or
even at home. To make performance an enjoyable activity which
creates satisfaction and builds self-confidence
Contact details Ms. Lorraine Chow -
[email protected]
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Subject: Art
Curriculum content Semester 1: Objects of Desire A project with
a subheading ‘ All About me’ allows students to consider the
meaning and symbolic significance of objects. Objects and the way
Pop artists celebrated consumer culture and brands will be
considered. The end result will be a painting, a self portrait that
also contains drawings or prints of different objects the student
prefers We will present Opportunities to explore a range of
techniques, processes and media in both two and three dimensional
media
Homework and Assignments One homework per week Expectations of
students Respect the material and the environment. Look after your
own
work and don’t touch others work in progress. To be polite
cooperative and interested
How parents can help Talk about the homework
Contact details Ms. Sharon McMahon -
[email protected] Ms. Patsa Heung
[email protected]
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Subject: Home Economics Curriculum content Note: Classes are
divided based on class numbers. One half takes Home Economics
whilst the other half takes Art lessons. Students will switch over
at the end of the semester.
Semesters 1 & 2: 1. Revision of basic kitchen safety,
hygiene and the uses of
common equipment and utensils. 2. Revision and expansion on the
concepts of nutrition,
balanced/healthy lifestyles and different cooking
techniques.
3. Approximately 10 lessons of demonstrations followed by
practical group work to create dishes such as Cheesecake, Muffins,
Spaghetti Bolognaise and Curry.
Homework and Assignments 1. At the beginning of the course,
students are given the teaching content with a list of ingredients
that they are expected to purchase themselves. The tasks of
purchasing and bringing in the correct ingredients will be
considered as assignments and assessed accordingly.
2. Students are expected to bring their ingredients, aprons and
containers to ALL practical lessons.
Expectations of students 1. Students are expected to follow
instructions carefully to ensure a safe learning environment.
2. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own
learning and bring the required materials for lessons.
3. Students are expected to tidy up after themselves and clean
their utensils and working areas properly.
4. Students are expected to behave in a cooperative manner when
working with others and respect others’ dietary needs.
How parents can help
1. Ask your children about their lessons and new things they
have learnt.
2. Students will be encouraged to take food home for parents to
try. Please try and give positive feedback on their efforts to
boost their confidence and their skills.
3. If your child has a tendency to be forgetful or disorganized,
kindly remind them occasionally to make sure they have their
ingredients, aprons and containers on lesson days.
Contact details Mrs. Anne Whitman -
[email protected],
Subjects - cover (Form 2)Table of Contents (Form 2)F.2
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