St. Paul’s College, a traditional direct-subsidized boys’ school, held a briefing session for Secondary One admission this morning (6th). Two briefing sessions were attended by a total of 1,200 people.
Parents can complete the registration process through the online system from today to December 6. The school will arrange an interview for 700 applicants for about one hour on February 26.
The school had about 100 off-campus enrollment places as always in the 2022/23 academic year. The principal disclosed that it received about 1,600 applications last year, which means that every 16 students compete for one place.
Some alumni took part in the briefing session with the boy who is about to enter middle school. He pointed out that there is no immigration plan under the immigration tide. Although there are concerns about the addition of national courses in the school, he thinks that letting children know more about it is not necessarily a bad thing. "To understand the problem, the most The main thing is to see whether the message will be unilateral," and I am confident that through communication, my son will maintain the correct values.
Principal Yuan Dean pointed out that the school received about 1,600 applications last year, and then selected about 600 people for interviews.
He continued that the number of interviews will increase to 700 this year, and he hopes to provide more opportunities to meet with applicants.
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This briefing will be held in two sessions with 600 participants in each session. In addition to the physical lectures, the principal will also record a condensed version of the online briefing video, which will be uploaded to the school website simultaneously today.
The second briefing session started at 12 o'clock. The principal, Yuan Dean, first introduced the school's history and mission.
100 places for off-campus admission can be applied online from now until December 6th
In terms of admissions, St. Paul's College, as always in the 2022/23 academic year, has about 100 off-campus admissions places.
Vice principal Zhong Wang Wanxia said that parents can complete the registration process through the online system from today to December 6.
The school will arrange a one-hour interview for 700 applicants on February 26. The interview content will be divided into Chinese and English answers and Chinese group discussions. The topics will focus on daily life.
In terms of admission criteria, Chinese and English interviews accounted for 30%, primary five and six sub-tests accounted for 60%, and school contact, conduct and awards accounted for 10%.
The number of interviews increased to 700
The school will select 700 students for interviews on the students' Form Five scores and extracurricular activities.
Principal Yuan Dean pointed out that the school received about 1,600 applications last year, and then selected about 600 people for interviews.
He continued that the number of interviews will increase to 700 this year, and he hopes to provide more opportunities to meet with applicants.
However, Principal Yuan emphasized that the interview questions will not be very difficult. The main emphasis is on students' communication skills and thinking analysis. He also gives students "tips" for the interview. Remember to keep smiling, confident and have eye contact with the teacher during the interview.
The school will also reserve about 10 knock-off places this year for those who have less than ideal results for the allocation of Secondary One places next year to seize the opportunity to apply. Applicants also only need to submit an online application.
In addition, the school also provides scholarships and tuition reduction applications. For details, please refer to the school website.
No impact on admissions under the immigration tide
In the new school year under the tide of immigration, DSS schools are also facing the problem of student loss. When asked if they are worried about affecting the admission of students this year, the principal bluntly said, "Don't worry about it. All schools have to face it." In 170 years, the school will face different impacts in different eras. The most important thing is for the school to do its best. "Continue to undertake to nurture the next generation. Other problems are just the ups and downs of the process, which will eventually pass." Although some students chose to drop out. Immigration, but he said there was no impact on the admission of Secondary One students this year.
New subjects will be added in the coming year to cultivate students' inquiry spirit
On the 170th anniversary of the school’s founding, the principal, Yuan Dean, said that in the future, he will continue to focus on cultivating students to welcome the future.
In response to the release of classroom hours after the reform of Liberal Studies, the school will launch a new curriculum. Secondary 4 and 5 students must complete independent project research within two years and calculate credits.
The topic topics are customized by students, aiming to cultivate their curiosity, inquiry and problem-solving skills. STEM elements will also be added to the curriculum.
Alumni brought his son to the briefing session: the principal used to be my head teacher
Alumni Mr. Yang said that after the briefing, he learned about the school’s policies in various aspects. He revealed that the current principal was the head teacher during his studies. The traditional method focuses on cultivating students with better grades, but the resources are now focused on treating them equally, "it is much better than the care and training of students with less ability to return to, and it is better to appreciate."
He revealed that for the time being, he participated in a total of three middle school admission briefings. As for which middle school he would choose, he gave the decision to his son.
Little friend Yang, who is currently studying at St. Anthony’s School in the Central and Western District, said that he most hopes to enter a boys’ school at the moment. In addition, I have confidence in my eloquence and look forward to having the opportunity to participate in the debate team.
Parents have no intention of immigrating and are confident to teach children correct values
In the new school year under the tide of immigrants, I was asked if I thought it would be easier to enter the favorite school.
Mr. Yang pointed out that his daughter entered middle school last year and did not feel that competition from traditional prestigious schools had diminished.
He also revealed that he has no plans to emigrate for the time being, and he bluntly said that "Hong Kong is my real estate company, and there is no reason why the problem is going to be me."
When asked why, he said that he was confident in teaching children the correct values, "I feel that if I can maintain communication in the housing company, I believe it will bring you correct thinking."
In addition, some of the school's courses will also talk about national development and help students establish a national identity. Mr. Yang has concerns about this.
But he believes that letting children get to know more about it may not necessarily be a bad thing. "To understand the problem, the most important thing is to see whether the message will be unilateral."
Matthew, who attended the briefing session with the children, believes that the school provides good support to students. In addition to focusing on academic performance, there are also many extracurricular activities to cultivate students' diversified development.
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Appreciate the diversified development opportunities provided by the school
Mrs. Matthew, who attended the briefing session with the children, thinks that the school supports students well.
In addition to paying attention to academic performance, there are also many extracurricular activities to cultivate students' diversified development. "My son likes music, you can try it."
Student Ma also said that he noticed that the school provided many extracurricular activities for students, and that he started to learn piano and violin from the first grade of primary school, so he was also very interested in music, track and field extracurricular activities.
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