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Yellow Bus Family World
Over a hundred teachers and students enjoyed "China's Table Tennis: A Comeback from the Brink" together.
[ #Inspiring ] With the sponsorship of the #YikoutianCharitableEducationFoundation , over a hundred teachers and students from Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School yesterday attended the newly released sports film, " #ChinaPingPong: The Comeback ." Teacher Tan Chaoqun, who led the group, explained the film's background to the students beforehand, pointing out that the history of Chinese table tennis is connected to Ng Siu Mui. Rong Guotuan , China's first world table tennis champion, was a Hong Kong player who grew up in the Shau Kei Wan shantytown and attended Salesian Secondary School , which belongs to the same educational organization as Ng Siu Mui Secondary School. Liang Zhihao, a student from Class 4B, couldn't help but praise it after watching the film: "This is a masterpiece! It's not a sports movie driven by nationalism, but an inspirational film. There are many parts that amazed me. I highly recommend it!"
RTHK Television 32 - Uniting Hong Kong
Secondary school students learn age-friendly technology through STEAM education
Our school was recently invited by RTHK TV32's "Unite Hong Kong" program to introduce the school's STEAM teaching development strategy and the latest immersive learning venue, "Senior Citizens' Technology Application Learning Centre".
The interview begins at 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
RTHK Radio 2 - Pets at Home
Two of our school's cat volunteer students were recently interviewed by RTHK Radio 2's "Family Pets" program, where they shared their stories of caring for two adopted cats at school with the public via radio waves.
The interview was conducted by the program's host, Ah Lu, at the school's cat shelter, named "Heartbeat," with cats Sasa and Boss by their side, creating a heartwarming scene. The students shared their unforgettable experiences as cat volunteers and their reflections on life and personal growth while caring for the animals, also conveying a message of animal welfare.
Program Recap (08:00 - 23:56)
HK01
Wu Shao Mei Secondary School's Grand Farewell Ceremony After Reopening from the Pandemic
With the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) just over a month away, Salesian Catholic Ng Siu Mui Secondary School in Kwai Chung held a farewell ceremony yesterday (March 2nd) to send off its Form Six students and present them with a "Happiness Toolbox" to encourage them. This year's candidates are among the first batch of students to be able to take the exam "without masks" since the pandemic began, and their past three years of high school have been spent amidst the pandemic.
Topick
Wu Shao-mei's Senior Citizen Technology Application Learning Center encourages students to design products to improve the lives of senior citizens.
The "Hi-Senior" Senior Living Technology Application Learning Center introduces immersive learning experiences, featuring a "Senior Living Simulation Experience Area" that simulates a fully equipped home environment, including a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathroom. Sponsored by Wan Chung Smart Living Co., Ltd., the center provides "IoT" smart devices, allowing students and seniors to interact and understand the seniors' daily needs. This collaborative effort then leads to the design of product solutions to address the problems they encounter in their daily lives. The learning center is also open to the community for experiential days and workshops.
Ming Pao
Leading students in community service extends campus learning to community practice.
"Serving others and contributing to society" may just be a slogan for many students, but Lee Kin-man, the principal of Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School, encourages students to take "serving others and contributing to society" as their starting point when participating in various in-class and extracurricular activities. Recently, he even took the students into the community for a social studies class.
Yellow Bus
Wu Shaomei Middle School's character education has reached a new level.
Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School incorporates the element of "serving others and contributing to society" into all subjects and extracurricular activities, aiming to cultivate students into a proactive, empathetic, and responsible new generation. To extend campus learning to a larger and deeper level of community service, Principal Li Jianwen of Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School specially invited three well-known philanthropists from Hong Kong—Principal Chan Fung, founder of Principal Chan's Free Tuition Centre; Ming Gor from Sham Shui Po, founder of Beihe Tongxing; and Brother B from Sheng Kee Noodles, who has long cared for the elderly in Sha Tin District—to serve as "Star Mentors" at Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School, leading students in community service work.
" Sunny News "
Secondary school students go into the community to serve the elderly, cultivating good character and love.
"Serving others and contributing to society" may just be a slogan for many students, but Lee Kin-man, the principal of Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School, encourages students to take "serving others and contributing to society" as their starting point when participating in various in-class and extracurricular activities. Recently, he even took the students into the community for a social studies class.
Yellow Bus
Szeto Wah Award winner for Best New Teacher, Wong Yin-chi, acts as a "tree hole" for his students.
The recipient of the 10th Szeto Wah Award for Best New Teacher is Mr. Wong Yin-chi from Salesian Catholic Ng Siu Mui Secondary School. In his fourth year of teaching, Mr. Wong, walking among the tall and imposing students of the boys' secondary school, appears like an older brother, yet he is a "stabilizing force" for these restless boys in their adolescence who need care, guidance, companionship, and understanding.
eZone
Secondary schools set up "future classrooms" to help primary school students get to know AI at an early age.
Since the start of summer vacation, several primary schools have arranged for their students to come to our school's iLab to participate in our "Future Classroom" courses and learn basic artificial intelligence knowledge.
As a community campus, we actively share resources and work together with people from all walks of life to build a better community.
"Da Ji Yuan"
Newly promoted teachers cleverly build ecological laboratories to promote interdisciplinary learning and broaden thinking.
What happens to a smart display case showcasing a new car after it has completed its task? Wong Wai-Chun, the head of the biology department and a newly appointed teacher at Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School, is adept at recycling and reuse. He spent several months transforming it into a multifunctional ecological laboratory, Eco-Lab. The semi-transparent display case allows light to pass through, providing a natural light environment for the organisms to grow. He enjoys collaborating with teachers from different disciplines, making full use of Eco-Lab's features to encourage students to explore the wonders of nature from various perspectives.
Topick
Marathon stories inspire phased goal setting; Principal Wu Shaomei of Wu Shaomei Middle School: Cultivating fighting spirit and willpower
Hello everyone! Today I'd like to share a story about achieving a goal, a true story! In 1984, there was a Japanese marathon runner who won the Tokyo Marathon in his first marathon, astonishing everyone. How could an unknown young man, participating in his first marathon, be so amazing and win?
Ming Pao News
Teacher Invites Student to "Eat a Bowl of Noodles," Saves Student from Sitting Still, Awarded Szeto Wah Prize: Student Waits to Be Loved
Three years ago, on a school day, secondary school teacher Wu Jia'en was at work as usual when her phone suddenly received a message. Upon opening it, she was horrified to find a photo of one of her students sitting precariously in a building. Wu immediately dropped everything and rushed to the building where the student was. After some persuasion, she managed to get the student back to safety. Although the student has since graduated, she hasn't forgotten her teacher's kindness, and the two often meet up to reminisce. Many of Wu's students come from underprivileged families, such as those living in subdivided flats or newly arrived immigrants. Besides teaching knowledge, Wu believes that caring for students' growth is equally important. "There are no unruly students, only students waiting to be loved," she says.
Ming Pao
EcoLab, a container shipping company, has recognized its newly recruited environmental education teacher.
Constantly innovating and improving hardware facilities, while racking their brains to enrich students' learning experience – this is the spirit of the teachers at Wu Shaomei Middle School.
Hong Kong Federation of Social Service
Students design intelligent medicine dispenser, practicing at Leiling Technology.
We are committed not only to cultivating students' knowledge and skills for the future, but also to fully supporting them in applying what they have learned to make creative inventions that improve the quality of life for the elderly.
Encouraging students to improve every day, become better people, and bring positive change to the world has always been the educational mission of Wu Shao Mei Secondary School.
These two Form Two students won an award in an international youth invention competition in Thailand last year for inventing this smart medicine dispenser. After improvements, they continued their efforts and won the Most Popular Invention Award in a local competition.
Winning an award is secondary; the most important thing is to cultivate empathy for the elderly by applying what we have learned, and to take action to care for and improve their lives.
DSE2021
Chinese Literature Volume 3 contains many classical allusions
The difficulty level is similar to that of previous years.
Ms. Li Jiayi, the deputy head of the Chinese Department at our school, was interviewed by several media outlets to comment on this year's Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE), specifically the Chinese Language Paper 3, Listening and Comprehensive Abilities section.
Teacher Li provided a professional analysis, noting that the difficulty of this year's exam was similar to previous years. She also carefully reminded students of the challenging points and scoring areas they should pay attention to in this exam.
Apple News
Wu Shao Mei Secondary School Installs "iLAB" Smart Classroom
Learn AI Programming
In recent years, primary and secondary schools have been vigorously promoting STEM education, and many schools have strengthened related equipment and teacher training. Salesian Catholic Ng Siu Mui Secondary School is one of them. The school recently launched a smart classroom called "iLAB" to allow students to learn about artificial intelligence and programming. Principal Li Jianwen said that the school received a HK$2 million grant from the Wo Fu Charitable Foundation to build iLAB and design courses, hoping that students can master 21st-century knowledge, skills and values during their secondary school years.
Hong Kong Economic Journal
The Salesian Catholic Church's iLAB was unveiled, emphasizing experiential learning.
Talent is key to driving innovation and technology development, and related educational resources are indispensable. Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School in Kwai Hing has received a HK$2 million grant from the Wo Fu Charitable Foundation to open a brand-new creative laboratory, iLAB . iLAB will provide all students with training in innovative technologies such as data science, artificial intelligence, programming, and the Internet of Things. It will also be open to primary school students and the elderly in the area, with the aim of cultivating students' skills, fostering good character, and giving back to the community.
Yellow Bus
Salesian Catholic Church Wu Shao Mei Secondary School iLAB Inauguration!
Integrating innovative technologies into regular curriculum to create the school of the future
Promote community connections and use technology to contribute to society.
Innovation and technology are the trends of the 21st century. As places that nurture talent, schools also need to keep pace with the times, equipping students with technological knowledge and skills to help them establish themselves in the future society. Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School deeply understands this point and has specially built a brand-new innovation laboratory, iLAB, for its students. This lab will integrate innovation and technology into the regular curriculum, combining various facilities and classes to realize the concept of a "school for the future." iLAB will also be open to primary school students and the elderly, encouraging students to use technology to serve others and contribute to society.
TVB News
The Diploma of Secondary Education Examination will begin tomorrow.
Wu Shaomei will divert candidates and arrange special rooms.
We strive to do our best for the well-being of young people.
TVB News reports on how the school is preparing a safe and sterile examination room for this year's DSE candidates.
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The story of the young man cutting down a tree encourages students to continuously improve themselves. Principal Li: Continuous learning leads to success.
The story of people traveling teaches us that having clear goals is not enough; we must also move forward and put them into practice. The second story tells us that having determination and taking action is important, but even more crucial is having a good mindset. This means constantly equipping ourselves with goals, determination, action, and methods. Persistence will surely lead to success. I hope every student can maintain a continuous learning attitude and strive towards their dreams.
Ming Pao
Secondary school's Last Day party includes a "happiness box".
Han Eye Drops Radio MC Pen
Topick
DSE candidates received a "Happiness Box" as a gift.
A list of meaningful test-taking items to support
The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE) will be held in April. With the "Last Day" approaching, DSE candidates have begun self-study at home, focusing on their exam preparation. Last week, Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School's Form Six students had their last day of classes. The school specially presented them with a "Happiness Toolbox," containing exam-related items such as face mask covers, stationery, and radios, as well as vitamin pills, eye drops, phone cards, stress-reducing dice, and devotional cards, to take care of the students' physical, mental, and spiritual well-being during their exam preparation period.
Topick
A Form One student who came to Hong Kong refused to repeat a grade and preferred challenges.
South Korea wins science prize for its investment in STEM research.
High school transfer to humanities
On the day of the visit, Weijun listened to his teacher's lecture in the laboratory, gazing at his scientific invention, the "Eco-friendly Smart Flowerpot," and its medal. A serene smile graced his mature face, revealing a childlike innocence befitting his age, and a deep longing for the future. He had finally fulfilled his promise to himself that he could catch up even without repeating a grade. This boy's ambition is truly commendable.
Yellow Bus Family World
Should adults apologize to children when they make a mistake?
There's an old saying: "Parents are never wrong." But adults also make mistakes. If parents or teachers make a mistake, should they apologize to their children? If adults admit their mistakes, will children or young people become disrespectful or disobedient? Principal Li Jianwen of Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School shares crisis management methods for adults who make mistakes.
Topick
A social worker who frequented the sports field and ran a sports club for four years, emphasizing the importance of early childhood education, later became a secondary school principal and vowed not to give up on any student.
本校李建文校長曾經為社工並擁有輔導碩士學位，在三年前起服務本校。在李校長的帶領和每位教職員的努力下，現時整個校園不論在環境設施、學習經歷、校風和教學效能上都可說是脫胎換骨。
今天的伍少梅中學充滿動力和創意，能為每位同學帶來新的學習體驗，培養同學正確價值觀和良好品格，並為未來持續升學做好準備。
Parents Daily
PD is pleased to see the principal
On the card of Principal Lee Kin-man of Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School is the saying, "Education is a Matter of the Heart." Principal Lee has created various performance opportunities and platforms for students, ensuring that their potential is not buried due to their family background. Today, education consultant Leung Wing-lok takes everyone to Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School to hear Principal Lee Kin-man's thoughts on educating the younger generation.
Yellow Bus Family World
Mei Kee Power Station
Students form teams to ride electric bicycles
Ride 98 kilometers to raise funds for Zheng Sheng College
School physical education classes are not only a way to help children generate energy, but also a good opportunity to integrate moral and emotional education. The "Fitness Electricity – Mei Kee Power Station" project launched by Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School encourages students to ride electric bicycles to raise funds for those in need and organizations, while also teaching students to conserve energy and create a greener future. In the past two months, the school's students have collectively cycled nearly 100 kilometers to raise funds for Cheng Sing College.
In addition to enhancing students' athletic skills and knowledge, physical education at Wu Siu Mui Secondary School also emphasizes moral and ethical education. The "Fitness Electricity – Mui Kee Power Station" uses electric bicycles to help students learn various virtues while exercising. During each activity, the school records the amount of electricity generated by students, and teachers and students discuss and select suitable beneficiaries. The school then seeks donations from kind-hearted individuals, such as helping disadvantaged groups in the area pay their electricity bills.
Parents naturally have good intentions in educating their children, but often children don't listen and may even react negatively. The same idea, if expressed properly, can have drastically different effects on discipline and parent-child communication.
Principal Li Jianwen was invited by "Yellow Bus Parenting World" to share his insights on raising children with parents in several episodes. The theme of the first episode is "Words Parents Have Always Said That Have Backfired," which parents should not miss.
Yellow Bus Family World
"Intelligent Medication Dispenser"
Winner of My Favorite STEM Project
Improving the quality of life for the elderly
Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School won the "My Favorite STEM Project" award at the SMART Community Hackathon 2020 for its "Smart Medicine Dispenser" invention. The SMART Community Hackathon 2020 competition, part of the HSBC Hong Kong Community Partnership Scheme, encourages local students to use their creativity and knowledge to invent projects that cater to the needs of different people.
As long as we educators are sensitive and always remember that we are not only helping children improve their shortcomings, but also spending more time and energy to discover opportunities for students to showcase their strengths, I believe that children's strengths will turn into self-confidence and affirmation, giving them the opportunity to continue moving forward.
Topick
Achieve goals through action
Schools are not just places for teaching, but also places for creating opportunities for young people and encouraging them to pursue and realize their dreams.
Hong Kong Education Leadership Association
The first step towards your ideal
The latest issue of "Zuni Educators" invited Principal Lee Chien-wen of our school to share his educational insights.
Principal Li Jianwen shared his experiences as a volunteer in Calcutta, India, and in Taiwan, encouraging young people to cherish learning opportunities and to always be grateful.
"NOW News"
[Full Resumption of Classes] Students Hope to Catch Up on Progress; Schools Adjust Teaching Arrangements to Prevent Further Closures
All primary, secondary and kindergarten schools in Hong Kong resumed in-person classes today. Some secondary school students said that online classes are easy to get distracted and they are worried that they will fall behind. The school teaching arrangements have been slightly adjusted due to the epidemic, and the parts that must be completed in school will be dealt with first.
With the pandemic still ongoing, teaching courses need to be adjusted so that we can have a backup plan in case classes are suspended again in the future.
Salesian Ng, a teacher at Wu Shaomei Secondary School: "When teachers who teach high school return to school, they will definitely deal with school-based assessments first. Some papers may be done at home, or content that does not require close teacher guidance may be arranged to be done at home. For example, for science-related subjects, the experimental part will be arranged first."
During the half-day program, the school uploads instructional videos to YouTube for students to review, and also prints QR codes on worksheets for students to read additional articles.
TVB News
Primary and secondary schools and kindergartens fully resume face-to-face classes
Primary and secondary schools and kindergartens have fully resumed face-to-face classes, with students attending classes for half a day. Before returning to school, students at this secondary school in Kwai Chung first "challenged" this sloping road.
Secondary 2 student Li said, "I think it's better to go back to school for classes because the internet connection is sometimes bad when taking classes online, so I miss a lot of details and I don't learn the important knowledge."
Secondary 2 student Li said, "I'm very happy to see my old classmates and play with them. It's been a long time since I've seen them."
The principal and teachers greeted each student with an arm-bump. Students had their temperatures checked and sanitized their hands with hand sanitizer before entering the campus. Upon entering the classroom, teachers reminded students again to pay attention to epidemic prevention measures. One teacher said, "During recess, if you really need to eat, please put your mask away properly."
HK01
Resumption of Classes | Wu Shaomei, a Form 1 student, went from online friend to classmate, expressing excitement. Principal: Face-to-face instruction is unparalleled.
Today (September 23), schools across Hong Kong resumed classes in phases. For secondary schools, Form 1, Form 2, and Form 6 students were the first to return. Around 7 a.m., Assistant Principal Chan Chi-wai was already standing by the school gate welcoming students as they returned, greeting them with an arm bump instead of a handshake, his excitement evident in his eyes. He stated, "To truly understand the students' situation, such as their health and emotions, seeing them in person is the best way," hoping to make students feel the warmth of home on the first day of school.
Principal Li Jianwen said that face-to-face communication with students is unparalleled and "I am eagerly looking forward to it." He pointed out that in addition to classroom content, soft skills and values are all taught face-to-face, which is ideal. He also said that "teachers are very good at keeping track of students."
South China Morning Post
Coronavirus: Hong Kong pupils return to school en masse for first time in months as face-to-face classes resume
More than 300,000 Hong Kong primary and secondary school pupils finally met their peers and teachers for the first time since the new academic year began, as the opening phase of face-to-face class resumptions kicked off amid a sustained decline in coronavirus infections.
Children in Primary One, Five and Six; Form One, Five and Six; and kindergarten K3 returned to campuses for half-day classes on Wednesday morning with infection control and social-distancing measures in place.
In Salesians of Don Bosco Ng Siu Mui Secondary School in Kwai Chung, about 100 pupils arrived on campus before classes began at 7.55am.
Some 50 Form One children in their first year had previously joined an orientation program earlier this week to familiarize themselves with the school environment.
Assistant principal Ricky Chan Chi-wai said pupils would be taking seven lessons, each about 35 minutes and lasting until 12.50pm.
Frank Lee, a Form Six student, who expects to be sitting the university entrance Diploma of Secondary Education exams next year, said he was “excited and nervous” to be back on campus after months of online classes.
Apple News
Schools will reopen in phases starting today.
Parents and students are excited: Finally, we can stop fighting with trapped beasts!
Students from Salesian Catholic Ng Siu Mui Secondary School in Kwai Tsing District returned to school one after another starting at 7:00 a.m. Teachers waited at the school gate, reminding students to sanitize their hands first. Principal Lee Kin-man warmly greeted each student with an arm-bump. Following tradition, the school invited the superintendent, a priest, to encourage the new students and distributed vitamin pills and holy tablets to them. The school also took a special photo shoot for the new students as a memento.
Li Jianwen pointed out that orientation days have been held for new students on Monday and Tuesday to get to know each other and adapt to the new environment. Parents' evenings are also planned to be held in mid-October. "It is best to have face-to-face meetings." The snack bar of the school is open as usual. Li Jianwen explained that the school needs to take into account the needs of students, and some students may not be able to make it in time for breakfast. "It is inevitable for students to eat in public places." He emphasized that the school has taken sufficient anti-epidemic measures, including taking body temperature and preparing hand sanitizer.
on.cc EastNet
Wu Shaomei Secondary School distributes Vitamin C supplements to students returning to school; former Secondary 1 classmates finally meet in person.
In response to the pandemic, the school year was "open but not in school" for nearly a month. Today (23rd), all primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong, including grades 1, 5, and 6, as well as kindergarten seniors, resumed face-to-face classes. Students have finally officially returned to school. This morning, a reporter from Oriental Daily News visited Salesian Ng Siu Mui Catholic Secondary School in Kwai Chung District. The school supervisor, Father So, presented the students with welcome gifts, including a box of Vitamin C and a Catholic holy tablet, and wished the students good health and academic progress.
During the recess, Form 1 freshmen He and Zhou were very familiar with each other. It turned out that they were the first to become "netizens" on the online orientation day, and they also had "private chats" on a daily basis. Student Zhou said that he was looking forward to today, and admitted that online classes were "very exciting" and that he preferred face-to-face classes.
"NOW News"
Schools will suspend in-person classes on Tuesdays, and adjust their schedules to include more interactive online classes.
Schools across Hong Kong reopened on Tuesday. The Education Bureau has temporarily suspended in-person classes. Some schools have set up equipment and adjusted schedules to allow teachers to conduct classes in real-time, while others are procuring electronic devices for students. Schools indicated that they have learned from last year's experience and are now making adjustments to ensure they can cope with future school closures.
This year, there will be no students in the classrooms when school starts; only spotlights and cameras will be present. Teachers and students will attend classes but cannot meet in person. Teachers will make a final push during the summer vacation, rehearsing online teaching.
By incorporating interactive elements into teaching materials, such as quizzes, teachers can easily see who answered correctly and which questions were answered incorrectly. They point out that increasing real-time interaction can compensate for the shortcomings of online classes.
"Sunny News"
Students returning to school online received eye drops to relieve dry eyes.
Yesterday was September 1st, the first day of school, but due to the pandemic, schools had to switch to online classes. Some parents reported that schools required students to wear full school uniforms even while attending classes at home and to stand and sing the school song. One principal revealed that, to prepare for the "new normal" of online learning, they specially arranged for each student to have a bottle of eye drops to relieve dry eyes. Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung said that the pandemic will eventually subside, and he believes that students will soon be able to "strongly return" to school.
Principal Lee Kin-man of Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School stated that a "gift package" was specially prepared for students on the first day of school yesterday. The package included textbooks, eye drops, and greeting cards written by their homeroom teachers, intended to encourage students and alleviate eye dryness caused by online learning. In addition, the school has applied for a charity fund to purchase approximately 100 tablets, which will be donated to students in need in the future, incorporating elements of e-learning. He added that with only about three weeks until the resumption of classes, the learning progress is not expected to be affected, but current Form Six students may need to attend make-up classes to prepare for the Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE).
Ming Zhou Culture
Principal Li Jianwen counting sheep
We will not give up on our students.
In a society that places great emphasis on exam scores, children who fall behind academically are prone to losing confidence and feeling helpless, which in turn hinders their learning and creates a vicious cycle. If these children are not helped to reverse this trend, their growth will be painful. Since most of these children lack strong family support, schools and teachers are their hope. Many teachers dedicate themselves to helping these children; Salesian Catholic Ng Siu Mei Secondary School is one such example. They face many setbacks every day, but the teachers, like those who collect starfish on the beach and toss them back into the sea, strive to do what they can and never give up on their students.
Topick
Secondary schools broadcast pre-recorded videos to avoid network congestion at the start of the school year; Education Bureau guides online classes to be 25 minutes each, but many schools have failed to follow suit.
Students started school today, and many schools broadcast their opening ceremonies online. Some secondary schools will broadcast pre-recorded opening ceremony videos during the first week of school to avoid network congestion caused by thousands of schools starting online simultaneously. Starting tomorrow, they will also distribute eye drops and other supplies donated by kind-hearted people to students to encourage them. Lee Kin-man, principal of Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School in Kwai Chung, said that the first two days of school will be conducted online via video for homeroom teachers, and the online opening ceremony will be held on Thursday (3rd), but it will be a pre-recorded video to reduce network load. Li Jianwen pointed out that many students at his school come from low-income families and some have special learning needs (SEN). He has prepared gift packages and arranged for students to pick them up in batches over three days starting tomorrow. During this period, class teachers will briefly check on students' online learning needs one-on-one.
Ming Pao
Difficulty in gathering during the pandemic
Send cheers online
The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE) results were released today, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of the candidates, inevitably causing some anxiety. The principal and teachers of Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School offered encouragement to Form Six students via a live online broadcast yesterday (pictured). The school had originally planned a graduation ceremony, teacher appreciation banquet, and results celebration on campus last Saturday (18th), but these were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Principal Lee Kin-man (second from left in the back row) said that this year's DSE candidates faced many challenges, including fewer class hours, the postponement of the DSE exams, and the controversy surrounding the history exam questions. He added that students might experience a mix of emotions as the results approached, hence the live broadcast with teachers, hoping to support students through this important moment.
Apple Daily
[DSE results release] Teachers and staff lamented the loss of warmth when the results were released online during the epidemic: they did not have to accompany their classmates through that heavy experience
The Wuhan pneumonia epidemic shows no signs of easing, and the annual Diploma of Secondary Education Examination results were forced to be moved online. In the past, faculty members were able to witness candidates' emotions immediately after receiving their results, but this year they can only hear about them through video or phone calls. An assistant principal of a middle school said that in the past, he could be there to support his classmates, but this year, under the epidemic, he was unable to make his students feel the "warmth between people" immediately, and believed that it had a great impact on students.
《黃巴士》
因材施教 結伴同行 舊生：感恩母校發掘天賦實踐夢想
"Personalized instruction" is a principle everyone understands, yet in Hong Kong, a city that values academic performance, grades still play the most important defining role. The problem is, not everyone has a talent for studying, and it's hard to maintain interest in something you can't do well no matter what you do, right? Is it necessary to find the key to the future in books? Stepping into Salesian Catholic Ng Siu Mui Secondary School, you'll see a pottery studio where students make their own coffee cups.
Sing Tao Education
Wu Shaomei Middle School Intelligent Robot
Pandemic prevention and STEM education are both easy
To combat the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across Hong Kong have implemented numerous preventative measures, some of which have continued to be used after classes resumed. Salesian Catholic Ng Siu Mui Secondary School in Kwai Tsing District was used as an examination venue during the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE). To prevent candidates from being infected, the school specially arranged for three intelligent robots to "on duty" to provide candidates with preventative measures and encouragement. After classes resumed last month, the robots will remain at the school as "teachers" for STEM learning, enhancing students' interest in learning.
Hong Kong 01
Nearly two weeks after classes resumed
Form 3 students are happy:
School is like a second home
With the COVID-19 epidemic in Hong Kong relatively eased, Form 3 to Form 5 students resumed classes on June 27, while Primary 4 to Form 2 students resumed classes today (June 8). Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School in Kwai Chung has also made full preparations and added a number of epidemic prevention measures to welcome students back to school.
Some Form 3 students who had resumed classes for two weeks said they were happy to go back to school. They also said that although classes had been suspended for four months, they quickly adapted to life after classes resumed. "School is like a second home."
ezone
By robots
Cheer on DSE candidates
After being postponed, the DSE Open Step 4 exams finally began last week, allowing candidates to focus on their studies. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, this year's candidates faced not only the pressure of the exams themselves but also the pressure of daily pandemic prevention measures, making their mood relatively heavy. Salesian Catholic Ng Siu Mui Secondary School deployed three intelligent robots to provide hand sanitizer, distribute candy, offer words of encouragement, and play music for the candidates, aiming to boost their morale, alleviate their anxiety, and help them achieve their best performance.
Sing Tao Education
Assistant Principal Chen Zhiwei's final advice to test takers
Following the earlier invitation from Commercial Radio to our school's teachers to explain the requirements for taking the Liberal Studies exam, Sing Tao Daily's Education section has also invited our school's Health Management and Social Care teachers to provide exam tips for students across Hong Kong.
Wishing all candidates the best of luck in their exams!
Ming Pao
Teaching is fun
The pandemic is ruthless
Teachers are compassionate
Students in adversity show true feelings
Ming Pao
Robots stationed at the testing site to cheer on DSE students
The Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE) starts on Friday. Before entering the examination hall, candidates usually grab their notebooks and take notes before the last minute. There is a tense atmosphere at the scene. The Catholic Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School, one of the exam venue schools, has hired three intelligent robots as assistants to "patrol" outside the exam venue to remind candidates to enter the exam venue in time. They will also provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer to candidates, and give encouraging speeches to spread positive messages and cheer up candidates.
Ricky Chen, the assistant principal of the school, said that this kind of intelligent robot can be seen in some nursing homes and hotels, responsible for patrolling rooms and delivering meals. This time the school purchased one, and together with two borrowed ones, three robots will "reside" outside the examination room.
"Sunny News"
Secondary schools set up test sites with limited access to robots
Helping fight the epidemic and boosting morale
The Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE) will finally begin the day after tomorrow. This year, candidates will have to worry about the exam while also paying attention to epidemic prevention. Examination venues have implemented various epidemic prevention measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as temperature checks. Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School has introduced three intelligent robots to patrol the examination venue. In addition to disinfecting and taking temperatures, the robots will also play encouraging quotes to cheer on the candidates!
Chan Chi-wai, Assistant Principal of Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School, explained that the school had previously purchased one intelligent robot and borrowed two others, which would be placed on the covered playground and the waiting room on the fourth floor of the school on the day of the exam. They each have different functions, providing alcohol-based hand sanitizer, a thermal monitoring probe, and air disinfectant, respectively.
South China Morning Post
Robots check body temperatures as Hong Kong's university entrance exams go ahead amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has forced Hong Kong officials to postpone the city's university entrance exams which were originally expected to start on March 27, 2020. When the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams finally got under way on April 24, candidates all needed to get temperature checks, wear face masks and sit 1.8 meters (6ft) apart to try and minimize the risk of spreading Covid-19.
At Salesians of Don Bosco Ng Siu Mui Secondary School, three robots were in place to perform temperature screenings, as well as provide hand sanitizer, disinfect the exam hall and display encouraging messages to the exam candidates.
Sing Tao Education
The first in Hong Kong to introduce intelligent robots
Use hand sanitizer to take body temperature
Cheer up the test takers
The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) will begin on Friday. Although the pandemic is beginning to ease, in addition to the various examination venues actively implementing epidemic prevention measures, some schools have strengthened their epidemic prevention equipment. Among them, Salesian Catholic Ng Siu Mui Secondary School, an examination venue located in Kwai Tsing District, is the first school in Hong Kong to use intelligent robots for educational activities. They recently purchased an intelligent robot, plus two borrowed robots, to assist in taking care of candidates and carrying out epidemic prevention work during the HKDSE .
Principal Li Jianwen stated that during the pandemic, people need to maintain a certain social distance, but intelligent robots can directly provide test takers with hand sanitizer, take their temperature, disinfect the examination room, send messages, and offer words of encouragement. He hopes that the robots can boost the test takers' morale and alleviate their anxiety. "When test takers see the robots, they may feel quite proud, and their tense emotions will be relieved."
Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union Bulletin
Campus Connects to the Community
More important during the pandemic
"Why should we use old methods to solve new problems (the pandemic)? We should use new thinking and new methods to solve new problems that we have never faced before." Principal Li Jianwen, wearing a pink shirt, held a coffee cup made by students, looking particularly energetic. It was traditional but also had a touch of unconventionality.
Amid the pandemic, school colleagues have been extremely busy. Principal Li said with a smile, "I'll treat them to a tea meal as a reward." He spoke with confidence and energy, encouraging his colleagues to constantly "try new approaches" to solve problems.
TOPick Parenting Interview
Autistic and gifted children suffer from school bullying.
The mother chose a Band 3 secondary school over a prestigious one so her son could have a happy school experience.
The results of the discretionary placement for Form 1 were announced on the 7th of this month, and many parents anxiously awaited good news regarding their children's acceptance into their desired secondary schools. Milk's son is a high-ability autistic student, ranked as a Band 1 student in Hong Kong by the Education Bureau. He currently attends a primary school in a public housing estate in Tsing Yi and will be entering Form 1 next year. Due to the bullying her son experienced by classmates during his primary school years, Milk was very selective in choosing schools for the discretionary placement. Although her son had the opportunity to attend one of the top schools in Kwai Tsing District, she wanted him to grow up in an inclusive environment. Ultimately, she gave up the interview for the prestigious school and chose to attend a secondary school with a slightly lower ranking.
Yellow Bus Light
Parenting Monthly Report
The child's questioning shifted from "Why?" to "Why not?"
Upon visiting Salesian Catholic Ng Siu Mui Secondary School, I couldn't help but smile when I received Principal Li Jianwen's business card—the card was designed with artwork by students, and teachers' cards also showcased different students' work. Principal Li said, "We believe that every student has something to be praised for, and everyone's talents are different. Unfortunately, Hong Kong's education system only focuses on one standard—academic performance. This is one of the directions we've chosen to prove to others that we believe in our students' abilities. Besides showcasing talents, boosting students' self-confidence is even more important."
Sing Tao Daily
Wu Shaomei Secondary School: Returning to Simplicity
Simulated mailing of Form Six students' exam preparation materials
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, authorities are encouraging primary and secondary schools to use online teaching to ensure "learning continues despite school closures." One secondary school principal reported that most students come from underprivileged backgrounds and lack electronic devices or sufficient mobile data to support video recordings at home. Therefore, online teaching materials primarily consist of slides and text. Furthermore, in a "back to basics" approach, mock exams and return envelopes are sent to Form Six students' homes via express mail. Students are required to mail them back to school after completion, and communication between teachers and students is primarily text-based. The principal also pointed out that moral education and life education should be promoted during school closures, so students were invited to create "Fighting the Pandemic Together" sticker packs to encourage each other.
Sing Tao Daily
Secondary school collects 4,000 masks
Weekend Party for the disadvantaged community
The secondary school principal who initiated the event pointed out that the school's mask stockpile was far from sufficient, and no one had used them during the school closure period. It would be better to donate them to those who urgently need them now, embodying the spirit of "If we fight with each other, we will not have enough; if we share with each other, we will have more than enough" that has been widely circulated recently. "The event is a good form of civic education, teaching students through action that they should care for and help each other in times of difficulty."
The Epoch Times
Secondary school teachers and students side by side
Together in the face of the pandemic
Teaching should not forget community care
On Children's Day, April 4th, Salesian Ng Siu Mei Secondary School presented a special Children's Day gift to 190 underprivileged families. The gift included supermarket vouchers worth NT$2,000 as a subsidy for daily necessities, multilingual pandemic prevention information cards, and students could choose a toy or stationery item from a "mountain of gifts." Assistant Principal Chan Chi-wai, who was in charge of planning the event, believes that in the face of current adversity, schools rooted in the community can further care for those around them. In addition to imparting knowledge, it is even more important to instill positive values of "self-reliance" and "giving back to society" in students.
Sunday Archives
I want to learn Chinese
Hong Kong has over 500,000 ethnic minorities, comprising approximately 8% of the population. For them, even after years of establishing themselves in Hong Kong, language remains a barrier to integration into mainstream society. Even those whose listening and speaking abilities are comparable to those whose first language is Chinese often face challenges in education and employment due to lower reading and writing skills compared to local students. Non-governmental organizations have pointed out that Hong Kong lacks a curriculum specifically designed for Chinese as a second language, placing the burden of curriculum design on teachers in addition to teaching students of varying abilities. How are teachers currently addressing this? What are the perspectives of those with experience in this field?
Five major challenges of online education
The wealth gap is the most difficult problem to solve.
Wen Wei Po
The pandemic has been a major test for impoverished families and those with lower socioeconomic status, and the prevalence of online or live-streamed teaching may further disadvantage these students. Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School, whose students mostly come from underprivileged backgrounds, addressed this issue by delivering physical practice questions and mock exams to the homes of Form Six candidates at the beginning of last month's school closure, ensuring everyone could prepare properly. Principal Lee Kin-man pointed out that to effectively implement e-learning, in addition to hardware such as mobile phones and computers, internet access is also an indispensable element; otherwise, students will simply have the resources but not the opportunity to use them.
Under the pandemic
Student-centered continuing learning
Catholic newspaper
Since the Education Bureau announced the suspension of classes across Hong Kong at the end of January, Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School Principal Lee Kin-man has implemented a series of measures to ensure students can continue learning and to care for their emotions and mental well-being. These measures include sending "gift pouches" to students preparing for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) in early March. He said, "The 'gift pouch' symbolizes hope, that even in the face of difficulties, there is always a way, and encourages students to be resourceful."
"Trust Students"
More than just verbal support
Please have Form 1 students design business cards.
[Ming Pao News] Lee Kin-man is the principal of Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School. This is his second academic year, and the small school with fewer than 300 students continues to face challenges in student enrollment.
"The school has 30% Chinese students (non-Chinese speaking students), and some new immigrant students whose grades are not good. A quick online search will easily reveal some negative rumors about the school in the past." He believes that Hong Kong must have different types of schools to admit all kinds of students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Firmly believing that every student is unique, he seeks ways to affirm students beyond academics. Principal Li handed over a business card with artwork by a Form 1 student printed on it.
PolyU President Lee
I will never forget the student's apology.
[Ming Pao News] On a sunny morning, sunlight streamed into the school, illuminating the "Change the world" banner hanging on the wall of Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School.
Lee Kin-man, the secondary school principal who "rehabilitated" students during the Polytechnic University siege, was a former outreach social worker. Seeing that even students expelled from school still yearned for education, he switched to working in the education sector. After 25 years of working with young people, Principal Lee says that after reflection, he feels he still needs to relearn how to understand them. "Students don't naively believe that everyone should pamper and protect them, but even if their behavior is inappropriate, they want others to understand their motives."
Principal Li, who personally experienced the hardships and dangers of rescuing the student along with other principals, said "I'm sorry" as the first thing the student said after their reunion, hoping to establish trust between the student and the school in the future.
Take a sip. Coffee education.
"Awesome Campus" Interview
"Every Friday, the school's coffee shop hosts a professional barista who teaches students how to brew coffee, supplemented by instruction from teachers. The operation is similar to running a real shop. I want to give students 'hope' and let them develop their different talents."
Taking a leisurely sip of his personally brewed coffee, Principal Li Jianwen (Man Sir) recounted his story of transitioning from the social welfare sector to the education sector. Always guided by the principle of "See Beyond the Faces" in nurturing children, Man Sir has dedicated many years to "supporting" and "waiting," much like a cup of fragrant, rich coffee where the beans need to "ferment" to improve its quality. Similarly, a person needs time to "settle" and mature before they can grow.
School transformed into a coffee shop
Students practice Muay Thai in real-life scenarios
City Daily reported
A school has been transformed into a coffee shop – is the school trying to train students to become like Moses Chan? Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School in Kwai Chung has spent nearly one million dollars this school year to revitalize many parts of the campus, including setting up a coffee shop, a gym, and a Muay Thai gym. The newly appointed principal, Lee Kin Man, explained that the coffee shop is intended to provide students with a real-world learning environment, while the Muay Thai gym is intended to not only improve students' physical fitness but also teach them the spirit of never giving up.
(Text and photography by Huang Qi'an)
Lee Kin-man, who previously taught at a Direct Subsidy Scheme school, transferred to Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School, a subsidized school, this academic year to serve as its principal, and immediately brought about several reforms to the school. Principal Lee, who has a background in social work, explained that his ideal is also to serve a group of disadvantaged youths.
Former social work principal
Extend a helping hand before leaving
Hong Kong Economic Journal Report
"I hope to build a teaching team that constantly strives for improvement, to cultivate a group of teenagers with excellent character and a willingness to put their ideals into practice, and to create a Catholic school that is respected by the community and the education sector," said Lee Kin-man, principal of Salesian Ng Siu Mui Secondary School.
Before becoming a teacher, Principal Li worked as an outreach social worker, both roles primarily serving teenagers. What ultimately led him to become a teacher was also young people: "The young people I help every day are students who have left school. It's like a retrospective effort. Why not help them earlier? Start helping them while they're still in school, ensuring they remain in the safe environment of school and receive the support and learning opportunities they need."
