Message from the Principal (1st September 2015)

Munsang College

2015/2016

Message from the Principal (1)

1^st September, 2015

 

 

Dear Parents and Students,

 

Please take note of the following:

 

1.	90th Anniversary Kick-off Ceremony (4/9 Fri)
	The 90th Anniversary Kick-off Ceremony of the College has been scheduled for 4th September 2015 (Fri) at 2:00 p.m. in the School Hall. It is our honour to have the kind consent of Professor Peter Mathieson, President and Vice-chancellor of HKU, and Mrs. Mathieson as the Guests-of-honour of the ceremony.
	In the morning of 4th September 2015 (Fri), there will be normal lessons. In the afternoon, all F.4 to F.6 students and F.1 to F.3 representatives must attend the ceremony. For the other students, they can leave the school at 12:40 p.m. and there will be no lesson in the afternoon session. Normal school days will resume on 7/9 (Mon).
2.	F.1 to F.3 Streaming
	A B C D E F.1 * Academically Stronger Academically Stronger Normal F.2 * Academically Stronger Academically Stronger Mediocre Normal F.3 Academically Stronger Mediocre Normal
	* Putonghua is adopted as the medium of instruction for Chinese Language.
3.	School Major Concerns 2015/2016
A.	Enhancing learning and teaching effectiveness
	(a)	Catering for learners’ diversity
		-	Adopting differentiated instruction and tiered assignments to cater for students’ diverse learning needs
		-	Using higher order thinking questions and assessing students’ learning outcomes
		-	Using e-learning to cater for students’ different learning styles
	(b)	Effective use of assessment
		-	Using assessment to
			♦	identify students’ common areas of improvement and misconceptions
			♦	help students’ self-reflection and self-monitoring
			♦	facilitate teachers to make adjustment to their teaching strategies
	(c)	Use of effective study skills
		-	Cultivating students’ note-taking skills and study skills through school-based programs for F.1 and F.2 students
B.	Building learning communities
	(a)	Strategies for students
		-	Enabling students to learn from their peers and to share good practices
		-	Providing a platform for high achievers to learn from their peers, teachers and alumni
		-	Facilitating students’ capability of employing reflection skills in running OLE activities
	(b)	Staff development for teachers
		-	Inculcating a sharing culture among teachers
		-	Providing teachers with chances on experience sharing on teaching and curriculum planning
		-	Managing and sharing learning and teaching resources
		-	Facilitating communication and collaboration among teachers of different committees and subject departments
4.	Matters Concerning Financial Arrangement
A.	Student Financial Assistance
a.	Collection of Eligibility Certificate ( 資格證明書 )
	The Student Financial Assistance Agency has mailed the captioned application results to the applicants who have submitted application for assessment of eligibility. To facilitate the assessment process, please complete and return the Eligibility Certificate to the class teachers on / before 4th September, 2015 (Fri).
b.	New Application
	Applications are invited for the above-mentioned assistance which includes assistance in the following areas:
	•	School Textbook Assistance
	•	Student Traveling Subsidy
	•	Subsidy Scheme for Online Charge
	The scheme is applied on a 'family-basis' and the Student Financial Assistance Agency has mailed pre-printed family-based Application Form B to applicants who were granted financial assistance in 2014/2015.
	Parents who wish to apply on behalf of their children in 2015/2016 but were not granted the assistance in 2014/2015 should
	•	obtain an Application Form A and the relevant information from the General Office, and
	•	mail the completed application form together with all the supporting documents to the Student Financial Assistance Agency directly.
B.	Grantham Maintenance Grants 2015/16 (For F.4-F.6 students)
	To be eligible for applying for the captioned maintenance grants, the student-applicant must be a Hong Kong resident who is not in receipt of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance in his/her own name or under the applicant's family. Repeaters will not be considered except under very special circumstances.
	Application forms can be downloaded from the following website:
	http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/eng/other/content16.htm
	The application form together with the supporting documents should reach Mr. Yu Kin-man, Vice-principal, at the General Office on/before 18th September, 2015 (Fri).
C.	Tong Fai & Fee Collection
a.	ePayment for F.1 and F.2
	Commencing in 2015/16, all F.1 and F.2 students will be able to make electronic payments (ePayment). An amount of HK$3,000 is to be deposited for settling the "Tong Fai and Fee to be collected”. Parents will be able to keep track of all payment transactions made at school via the eClass platform. For deposit of funds into students’ accounts, 2 channels are available:
	1.	PPS (繳費靈), select “Munsang College” (PPS Code: 6340), or
	2.	Bank in to the account 285-120754-003 (Hang Seng Bank - Bank Code: 024).
		Bank-in slip should be submitted to the class teachers on/before 2nd September, 2015 (Wed).
	For PPS bill registration procedures, please refer to the Information for PPS Bill Registration printed on P.8. Besides, parents are advised to keep a proper record of the transaction for checking purpose.
	At the end of an academic year, any unused balanced will be tallied and carried forward to the next academic year. Upon graduation, any remaining balance will be returned to students via a cheque.
b.	For F.3 to F.6
	Please submit fees listed in the table on P.7 by Cheque to the class teachers on 2nd September, 2015 (Wed).
	Points to note:
	•	have the cheque made payable to "The Incorporated Management Committee of Munsang College"
	•	write the name, class and contact number of student on the back of the cheque
	•	post-dated cheques not to be accepted
c.	If parents have two or more children studying in Munsang College, refund of the overcharged amount for the membership fee of Parent-Teacher Association can be applied for in the General Office from 7th to 11th September, 2015 while refund of the overcharged amount for “Voice 2014/15” (Year Book) can be applied for from 19th October, 2015. The reply slip should be returned to the General Office on/before 26th October, 2015.
d.	For iPortfolio (9) and Smart Card (10), the charges are ONLY applicable to the newly-admitted students (NOT for F.1 Repeaters). Students who have lost the cards should approach the General Office for replacement.
D.	Charge of $25 for the 2nd Copy of Testimonial / Transcript
	With reference to EDB Circular No. 46/99, the College has been given approval to collect HK$25.00 for the second copy of testimonial or transcript from students.
	Accordingly, applicants must submit HK$25.00 for each succeeding copy, other than the first copy, of the testimonial or transcript to be issued by the College.
5.	Students' Medical History
	In order to provide our students with better support services, you are invited to supply the information of your children's medication condition by completing the Table on P.9 and returning it to the Class Teachers on/before 4th September, 2015 (Fri).
6.	P.E. Lessons and Sports Activities of our School
	It is our objective to provide students with balanced development in integrity, intelligence, physical fitness, gregariousness and aesthetic. Physical Education is therefore a compulsory subject in our formal curriculum and all students must attend P.E. lessons.
	If a student suffering from serious health problems (e.g. chronic heart disease, injuries, surgical operation, and other diseases concerning internal organ or acute infections) wishes to be given exemption from P.E. / swimming lessons either temporarily or on a long term basis, application should be made to the Physical Education Department of the school on/before 16th September, 2015.
	The application should be in the form of a letter signed by the parents of the student, together with a medical certificate given by a doctor practicing western medicine. The student who has been granted exemption is still required to attend the P.E. lessons as an observer. Furthermore, he/she will not be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular sports activity until a written application to resume his/her P.E./swimming lessons is made by his/her parents. The school holds no liability in this connection.
	We therefore urge you as parents to make an early application to the school pursuant to this letter if you consider that your son/daughter cannot do vigorous physical exercises either temporarily or on a long-term basis. Appropriate arrangements will then proceed accordingly.
7.	Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases in School
	•	As advised by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH), outbreaks of communicable diseases such as human swine influenza, influenza, chickenpox, norovirus and hand, foot and mouth disease may occur in institutions and schools from time to time.
	•	Before the commencement of the new school year, we have thoroughly cleaned and disinfected the school premises. We would urge all students/staff members to pay attention to their personal hygiene and environmental hygiene of the school.
	•	For the sake of students’ health, we would like to appeal to you that in addition to maintaining a clean and healthy household environment, please remind your children to observe personal hygiene and keep the school environment clean. Please also kindly take note of the following measures:
		-	Seek medical advice as soon as possible if your children develop symptoms of diarrhoea, vomiting and skin rash. If symptoms such as fever, sore throat or cough are developed, they should put on a mask immediately and seek medical care from designated influenza clinics as soon as possible. Please also notify the school and let the children stay at home for rest until symptoms have improved and fever has subsided for at least 2 days, or follow the medical advice on sick leave, whichever is longer.
		-	Children with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) should be excluded from schools until fever has subsided and all the vesicles have dried and crusted. As an extra precaution, children with EV 71 infection should not go to school for another two weeks after all symptoms subsided.
		-	Inform the school immediately if children are sick or have been admitted to hospital for surveillance.
		-	Co-operate with the school by picking up children not feeling well from school and consulting the doctor immediately.
		-	Provide children with handkerchiefs or tissue papers and remind them not to share towels or tissue papers with others.
		-	Remind children to keep hands clean, cover nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing and dispose used tissue paper properly.
		-	Before sending children to school, measure their body temperature, record the reading and sign the temperature record sheet which is available in Student and Parent Handbook 2015/2016. The control measure will take effect from 4th September, 2015 (Fri).
	Please ask your child to present the temperature record sheet to his/her class teacher for checking every day. Students who fail to do so have to pay an amount of $3.00 for temperature checking at school.
	•	Again, we would like to appeal to parents’ co-operation in maintaining a clean and healthy household environment. Please remind your children to pay attention to personal hygiene and to take all necessary preventive measures against communicable diseases.
8.	Careers Committee
	To help students in managing their Careers & Life Planning (CLP), we have adopted a set of career tool books published by Hong Kong Association of Careers Masters and Guidance Masters (HKACMGM) to be used in students’ CLP sessions and activities. F.1 to F.3 students will use “Finding Your Colours of Life” ($15 per copy) whereas F.4 to F.6, Career Mapping ($27 per copy). Please remind your children to keep good custody of these tool books as they will be used for 3 years.
	Careers Programmes for 1st Semester
	Date Time Event Participants 18/9/2015 (D5, Fri) 3:30 – 5:00 pm JUPAS Talk for F.6 F.6 Students & Parents 5/10/2015 (D6, Mon) 3:30 – 5:00 pm Career Day for F.1 & F.2 Goal Setting F.1 & F.2 26/10/2015 (D1, Mon) 3:30 – 5:00 pm Career Day for F.4 – 1st Career Mapping Professional Mentorship (1) F.4 13/11/2015 (D3, Fri) 3:30 – 5:00 pm U-Life Sharing for F.6 F.6 1/12/2015 (D1, Tue) 3:30 – 5:00 pm Career Day for F.3 Preparation for elective choices F.3 Students only
9.	Counselling Committee and Guidance Prefect Association
	To provide support for F.1 students so as to help them to adapt to secondary school life, the following activities will be organized:
A.	“You Light up my Life” scheme (For all F.1 students)
	Each F.1 student will be assigned to a Guidance Prefect (F.2 - 5 students) as the mentor, whom they will meet in the Kick-off Ceremony, periodic lunch meetings and after-school activity have been scheduled as below:
	(i)	Kick-off Ceremony
		Date: 11th September, 2015 (Friday) Time: 3:30 – 5:15 p.m. Venue: School Hall
	(ii)	Periodic lunch meetings
		Date: 20th October, 2015 (Tuesday), 22nd March, 2016 (Tuesday), 10th May, 2016 (Tuesday) Time: 12:40 – 1:45 p.m. Venue: Home Room
	(iii)	After-school activity
		Date: 10th November, 2015 (1AB only) & 13th November, 2015 (1CDE only) Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Venue: School Hall
B.	First Lunch Gathering for F.1 New-comers, i.e. students from primary schools other than MSCPS
	A lunch gathering and guided school tour will be arranged to welcome F.1 students from primary schools other than MSCPS.
	Date: 2nd September, 2015 (Wednesday) Venue: D210-211 Time: 12:40 – 3:00 p.m. Remark: The fee for lunch box and drink is $24 and will be collected by the Guidance Prefects.
10.	Co-Curricular Activity Committee
	The following activities would be arranged in September:
A.	CCA Enrollment Days
	Students are required to attend the CCA Enrollment Day to enroll in CCA groups on 25/9 (Friday) after school (3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.). All students need to make application through the CCA promotion booths on that day. Late application would NOT be accepted except for absentees.
	Teachers-in-charge would select the members of the following groups before the enrollment day. Thus, students cannot make application to these groups on the Enrollment Day.
	a.	Student Leader Groups (Student Association, Prefect Association, House Committee and Guidance Prefect Association)
	b.	School Teams
		-	Music groups (School Choir, Western Instrumental Training Programme and Chinese Instrumental Training Programme)
		-	Sports teams (Athletic, Badminton, Basketball, Dancing, Fencing, Football, Swimming, Long Distance Running, Table Tennis and Volleyball Team)
	Students could get the detailed enrollment procedure and the information of CCA groups in the following ways:
	1.	visit school home page → OLE → CCA
	2.	refer to the CCA Enrollment Day brochure (to be distributed in early September)
	3.	refer to the Student and Parent Handbook page 62 – 65
	4.	contact Mr. Hui Kong Hang (Head of Co-Curricular Activity Committee)
B.	House Annual General Meeting and House Committee Election
	The House Annual General Meeting and the House Committee Election Meeting will be held on the same day this year. All house members have to attend the meetings according to the following schedule.
	Date House Time Venue 14th September 2015 Tak House 15:30 – 17:00 Hall Chi House 15:30 – 17:00 Chapel 15th September 2015 Tai House 15:30 – 17:00 Hall Kwan House 15:30 – 17:00 Chapel 16th September 2015 May House 15:30 – 17:00 Hall Love House 15:30 – 17:00 Chapel
11.	Mathematics Department
	Please be informed that the Mathematics Extended Modules Briefing Session for F.4 will be held after school from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on 11th November, 2015 (Wednesday). This is compulsory for all F.4 students.
12.	Student and Parent Handbook 2015/2016
	The Student and Parent Handbooks are for the easy reference of both students and parents. The content of the handbook covers information of the "parent-teacher correspondence", "school rules and regulations", "examination regulations", "assessment criteria", "remedial programs", co-curricular activities", etc. Parents are invited to make good use of the Handbook for getting to know us more and also for communicating with us.
13.	Message from the Principal
	In order to remind students and parents of the important school programmes / functions / events, a total of five "Message from the Principal" will be printed and uploaded onto the school homepage in this academic year on the dates listed below and parents are invited to offer us their opinions on school administration on the reply slip:
	1st September, 2015, 14th December, 2015, 15th March, 2016, 27th May, 2016, 7th July, 2016
	Parents are also invited to view our homepage for the most updated information and a more comprehensive picture of the college.
14.	School Events
	This year, details of school events will be announced through school homepage – MSC Portal. To be kept updated with school events, students and parents are reminded to visit the school homepage regularly.
	May I wish my students a prosperous year 2015/2016 and thank you for your kind attention!
	Yours sincerely,
	Kuby CHAN Principal

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Message from the Principal (19th June 2015)

MUNSANG COLLEGE

民生書院

founded 1926

 

19^th June 2015

 

Dear Members of the Munsang Family,

 

Your Support Counts

School Application for Relaxation of Building Height

 

Following the Education Bureau’s green light for funding the construction of a new school hall for Munsang College (Secondary School), Munsang College, School Sponsoring Body, has decided to capitalize on this opportune time to redevelop Block E (next to the swimming pool) so as to create more classrooms and facilities for further enhancing the learning and teaching environment of all the three schools on campus.

 

Now we feel excited to inform you that we have entered into a new phase of the campus development project: we are seeking the Town Planning Board’s approval to relax the height limit imposed on the site of the existing Block E and to redevelop Block E from a 5-storey into a 7-storey building. The additional 2 storeys would allow for the provision of an all-season swimming pool, an indoor playground and a number of classrooms.

 

The Town Planning Board has posted our application onto its website for the public to make comments by 30^th June 2015. We would like to invite all our stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers and alumni, to go onto the webpage below for the details of the application and make comments as appropriate.

 

http://www.info.gov.hk/tpb/en/plan_application/A_K18_314.html

 

As your affirmative comment is a decisive factor if our application for the above-mentioned height relaxation is to become a success, please bear in mind the deadline on 30^th June 2015 and that your support counts.

 

For any query or additional information, please kindly contact Mr. Louis Lui, Assistant Principal of Munsang College, at 3655 3336.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

Kuby CHAN Principal Munsang College

Flora LEUNG Principal Munsang College Primary School

Gladys CHEUNG Principal Munsang College Kindergarten

 

Message from the Principal (26th May 2015)

Munsang College

2014 / 2015

 

Message from the Principal (4)

26^th May, 2015

 

Dear Parents and Students,

 

Please take note of the following:

 

I.		Academic affairs
	A.	Second Term Examination 5/6 (Fri) to 17/6 (Wed)
		The Second Term Examination has been arranged from 5/6 (Fri) to 17/6 (Wed). Please refer to the attached for the Examination Timetable (Appendix 1) and note that the afternoon classes of all levels on 4th June 2015 (Thurs) will be cancelled. Students are strongly advised to be well-prepared for the examination and strive for the best.
		In case of contingencies arising from bad weather which warrant announcement on suspension of schools by the Secretary for Education Bureau, the examination concerned will be postponed accordingly. For instance, if school is suspended on Monday, the examination originally scheduled for Monday will be held on Tuesday.
		2015年聯校中五級中文科口試 6/6 (Sat)
		為提高同學的中文說話能力及應試心理素質，本校中文科將舉辦「聯校中五級中文科口試」，所有中五級同學必須參與，是次考試等同下學期校內考試卷四(說話能力)。部分中四級同學亦獲科任老師推薦參與是次口試，從旁觀摩各校考生之表現。口試詳情如下：
		日期： 2015年6月6日(星期六) 時間及地點： 上午8時30至12時正(考生的個別應考時間和地點已於五月中公佈，時間表亦將於六月初上載至學校網頁) 參與之學校： 喇沙書院、協恩中學、寶血會上智英文書院、華仁書院(九龍)、基督教香港信義會信義中學、培正中學及培道中學
	B.	Paper Checking after the Second Term Examination 19/6 (Fri) to 23/6 (Tue)
		Classes for paper-checking have been fixed as below :   F.1 to F.3 19/6 (Fri) and 22/6 (Mon)   F.4 and F.5 19/6 (Fri), 22/6 (Mon) and 23/6 (Tue) The Timetable will be released in due course.
	C.	Supplementary Class for F.4 Students 24/6 (Wed) to 26/6 (Fri)
		Please refer to the attached for the supplementary class timetable (Appendix 2).
	D.	F.3 Territory-wide System Assessment (TSA) 23/6 (Tue) to 24/6 (Wed)
		TSA for F.3 classes (Written Assessments in Chinese Language, English Language & Mathematics) has been scheduled for 23/6 (Tue) and 24/6 (Wed). Please refer to the attached TSA timetable for details (Appendix 3).
		All F.3 students are encouraged to adopt a serious attitude towards the assessments.
	E.	Supplementary Test for F.1 to F.2 Students 8/7 (Wed)
		Students who fail in more than one of the following subjects in this academic year will be requested to take a supplementary test on 8th July 2015 (Wed):
		Integrated Science, Geography, History and Chinese History
		Details of the venue and time for the supplementary test will be released in due course.
	F.	Release of Second Term Examination Results 9/7 (Thu)
		All F.1 to F.5 students should take roll-call in their homerooms at 9:00 a.m. on 9/7 (Thu) on which the report cards will be distributed to them. Parents are invited to review the performance of your children, sign the Report Cards and have them submitted to the class teachers on the Registration Day (10/7 Fri).
	G.	Registration Day 10/7 (Fri) (註冊日)
		All F.1 to F.5 students should take roll-call in their homerooms at 9:00 a.m. on 10/7 (Fri) and produce the Report Cards with parents’ signatures for registration.
	H.	Dropping of Electives (including NSS Music & French) in 2015/16 (for current F.4 and F.5 students only)
		The application forms will be distributed to the students on 9/7 (Thu). They should be returned to the class teacher by 10/7 (Fri) or the General Office from 10/7 (Fri) to 14/7 (Tue). Late application will not be accepted.
	I.	Summer Performance Booster for F.1 to F.3 Students Promoted On Trial 16/7 (Thu) to 23/7 (Thu)
		In order to improve the academic performance of the F.1 to F.3 students who fail to meet the minimum requirements for promotion of the school and so are promoted on trial, to the acceptable levels, the Academic Affairs Committee has arranged a Summer Performance Booster (Core subjects) for this group of students in the summer vacation. Details of the Assessment Criteria can be found in the Student and Parent Handbook 2014-2015 Page 41.
		The program is compulsory for the selected students who are promoted on trial and will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the period from 16/7 (Thu) to 23/7 (Thu). Circular will be issued to the selected students in due course. Parents are reminded to encourage students to try their best in academic pursuit and strive for a real balance between academics and activities.
	J.	Supplementary Class for F.5 Students 27/7 (Mon) to 15/8 (Sat)
		The 2015 F.5 Summer Supplementary Class Timetable will be released in due course.
		In case of contingencies arising from bad weather which warrant announcement on suspension of schools by the Secretary for Education Bureau, the supplementary class will be cancelled.
II.		Post-examination Activity Arrangement 22/6 (Mon) to 7/7 (Tues)
		Please refer to Appendix 4 for details.
III.		Class Structure and Subjects offered in 2015/2016
	A.	Class Structure
		F.1 F.2 F.3 F.4 F.5 F.6 Total No. of classes 5 5 5 5 (6#) 5 (6#) 6 (7*) 31 (34) # 5 classes of F.4 / F.5 students to be streamed into 6 classes * 6 classes of F.6 students to be streamed into 7 classes
	B.	Subjects Offered
		Form Level Subjects with English as MOI Subjects with Chinese as MOI F.1 to F.3 English, Mathematics, Liberal Studies, Integrated Science, Geography, History, Business & Economics (F.3 only), ICT, B.K., P.E., Music, Visual Arts, H.E. (F.1 and F.2 only) Chinese (1 class each of F.1 & F.2 having PMI) Chinese History Putonghua (F.1 & F.2 only) F.4 CORE  English, Mathematics, Liberal Studies ELECTIVE  3 groups   Chemistry, Biology  2 groups   Physics, BAFS, Economics  1 group   History, Geography, ICT, Visual Arts, Music OTHERS  B.K., P.E., Visual Arts/Music CORE  Chinese ELECTIVE  1 group   Chinese History F.5 CORE  English, Mathematics, Liberal Studies ELECTIVE  3 groups   Chemistry  2 groups   Biology, Physics, BAFS, Economics, Geography, Mathematics (Extended Modules)  1 group   History, ICT, Visual Arts, Music OTHERS  B.K., P.E. CORE  Chinese ELECTIVE  1 group   Chinese History F.6 CORE  English, Mathematics, Liberal Studies ELECTIVE  4 groups   Chemistry  3 groups   Biology, BAFS  2 groups   Physics, Economics, Geography, Mathematics (Extended Modules)  1 group   History, ICT, Visual Arts, Music OTHERS  B.K., P.E. CORE  Chinese ELECTIVE  1 group   Chinese History
IV.		Learning Fund & Financial Assistance
	A.	Student Financial Assistance
		The Government’s Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) is inviting families of Primary and Secondary students to apply for their relevant student subsidy schemes for the 2015/16 academic year. Eligible families at this College may apply for the following subsidies: The School Textbook Assistance Scheme The Student Traveling Subsidy Scheme The Subsidy Scheme for Internet Access Charges Application Forms with the details of these schemes can now be obtained from the school office. All applications should be handed directly to the SFAA Office by the end of May, 2015. For enquiries, please call the SFAA Office on 2802 2345.
	B.	Last call for the Application for the Hong Kong Jockey Club Life-wide Learning Fund 2014/15
		The Fund aims to enable financially needy students from P1 to S6 students to participate in life-wide learning programmes organised or recognised by schools for whole-person development. Programmes include visits (both local and overseas), field studies, community services, camps, extra-curricular activities, interest clubs and leadership training programmes.
		The following are the eligible students: receiving “Comprehensive Social Security Assistance” (CSSA), or receiving full grant under School Textbook Assistance Scheme (full grant), or meeting the school's established “financially needy” criteria. Needy students can apply for subsidies from the fund directly via the school. Application forms can be obtained from Connie Lam at the General Office. The completed application forms should be returned to Mr. Yu Kin Man at the General Office directly by 4th June 2015. All the application details will be kept confidential.
V.		V. CUHK Project on Cardiopulmonary Fitness in Hong Kong Children and Adoloescents (香港青少年心肺功能檢查研究計劃) [FOR F.1 – F.3 Students ONLY]
		The Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is going to conduct a study for developing normal reference values for cardiopulmonary fitness in healthy Chinese children and adolescents. F.1 – F.3 students under 15 years of age are invited to join the study. The assessment for our students, about 1.5 to 2 hours each, will be conducted in the Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin during weekends or school holidays. Research staff from the CUHK will arrange the assessment time with the participants individually during the period from 10th June, 2015 to 30th August, 2016. Each participating student will receive an individual report for completion of the assessment and HK$200 as travel allowance.
		If you would like your child to join this project, please complete and return the consent form to the Class Teachers on/before 28th May, 2015 (Thu)
VI.		Replacement of Smart Cards
		The use of smart cards on campus has been put into operation since September 2009. The smart cards are designed for use in three consecutive school years printed on the back of the cards. The third batch of cards was printed in 2012 and is going to expire on 1st September 2015. The three school years printed on the back of these cards are “12 – 13”, “13 – 14”, “14 – 15”. Card replacement is a MUST for this batch. These cardholders with no intention to withdraw have to submit a cheque for card replacement to the class teachers by 19th June, 2015 during Post-exam Paper Checking. The details are as follows: Card replacement per student: $40 Fee to be submitted by cheque to the Class Teacher by 19th June, 2015. Cheque to be made payable to “The Incorporated Management Committee of Munsang College”. Name, class and contact number of student to be written on the back of the cheque. Post-dated cheques not to be accepted. It must be noted that the submission of cheques carries no implication for securing a place at Munsang College of the next school year 2015 – 2016. The cheque will NOT be cashed till 10th July, 2015 (Registration Day). Students who do not register eventually must submit a letter of withdrawal to the General Office by the Registration Day. The cheque will be returned to them immediately. Otherwise, fee refund of card replacement will not be made.
VII.		School Events Update
		73rd Speech Day & Related Arrangement 9/7 (Thu)
	1.	Date, Time, Venue & Guest-of-honour
		It is our pleasure to inform you that the 73rd Speech Day has been scheduled for 9th July 2015 (Thurs) at 3:00 p.m. at the School Hall. Dr. Moses Cheng Mo-chi GBS, OBE, JP, Chairman of Education Commission, had kindly consented to address the gathering and present certificates and prizes.
	2.	Programme Rundown & Related Schedule
		The ceremony will start with the presentation of graduation certificates to F.6 graduates, to be followed by the presentation of scholarships, academic awards, subject prizes, service awards, and conduct prizes for all form levels of 2014/15.
		For the dress rehearsal, all graduates and prize winners must report to the teachers-in-charge at designated rooms at 10:00 a.m. on 9th July 2015 (Thurs). All F.5 students are also invited to attend the ceremony and report to the teacher-in-charge at designated rooms at 1:30 p.m.
		Detailed information will be release in due course via the School Homepage and eClass mail.

 

 

 

Thank you for your kind attention.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

 

 

 

Kuby CHAN

Principal

 

Message from the Principal (24th April 2015)

Munsang College

Founded 1926

Message from the Principal

24th April, 2015

Dear Parents and Students,

With profound grief and sadness, I regret to inform you that Dr. Rayson Huang (黃麗松博士) left us on 8th April 2015 in England.  Sorrowful as it was to learn of his departure, we are assured that he is now resting in God’s hands, and are very much privileged to have such a distinguished alumnus as Dr. Huang, whose achievements have brought glory to Munsang College and the Hong Kong education sector.

Dr. Rayson Huang was our alumnus of Class 1937, a year which was seething with turmoil and encroachments by foreign powers in China.  His personal legacy, in the meantime, attested to robustness and resilience of Munsang, which tided itself over during the days of turbulence in the city.

Dr. Huang was also the first Chinese Vice Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong.  This put him in the top echelon in education before the days of the handover.  He made enormous contributions to the community by overseeing the development of the tertiary education, as well as facilitating a smooth transition of the city in its socio-political fabric to the sovereignty of our motherland.

Last, and definitely not the least, Dr. Huang was the son of our founding principal, Mr. Rufus Huang (黃映然創校校長).  Words fail us in our gratitude to the Huangs for their guiding hands that laid Munsang on a solid foundation as it is blessed with today.

To commemorate Dr. Rayson Huang, the following activities will be held:

1. Memorial Service on 8th May 2015 (Fri)

    All F.1 to F.5 students Munsang College and student representatives of Munsang College Primary School are requested to attend a Memorial Service scheduled for 8th May 2015 (Fri) from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the School Hall. Parents and alumni are also invited to attend the service.

2. Condolence Expression from 24th April 2015 (Fri)

    From 24th April 2015 (Fri) onwards, all stakeholders of the Munsang Family are welcome to convey condolences to Dr. Rayson Huang in the Administration Centre, Munsang College.

May Dr. Rayson Huang rest in peace. Glory to Munsang.

Yours sincerely,

Message from the Principal (12th March 2015)

Munsang College

2014 / 2015

Message from the Principal (3)

12th March, 2015

Dear Parents and Students,

Please take note of the following:

F.1 – F.5 Second Term Form Test Timetable

(Please refer to Appendix 1.)

Remarks:

1. Students should refer to school homepage and AAC bulletin board for the seating arrangement (which is different from those in the First Term Form Test and Examination).
2. Students should arrive at the examination centre 15 minutes before the test commences.  Late candidates will not be given extra time to compensate for the time loss.
3. There is no lesson for F.1 – F.5 after the test.  Students are advised to go home immediately for revision. The normal lesson timetable will resume on 1st April 2015 (Wed, Day 6).
4. No supplementary test would be arranged for absentees.
5. Students are strongly advised to work hard for the Form Test and strive for their best.

F.1 – F.3 Performance Booster

In order to improve the academic performance of F.1 to F.3 students who have obtained unsatisfactory results in Chinese, English, and/or Mathematics (core subjects), the Academic Affairs Committee has arranged a remedial program, Performance Booster for them in the Second Term.

Students who failed in any of the core subjects (except Liberal Studies) in either the First Term Examination or the Second Term Form Test will be selected to join the Performance Booster from late April to May. Parents are reminded to encourage students to try their best in academic pursuit and strive for a real balance between academics and activities.

F.3 Territory-wide System Assessment (TSA)

TSA for F.3 classes (Speaking Tests in Chinese Language and English Language) has been scheduled for 21st April 2015 (Tue, Day 2) from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All F.3 students are strongly encouraged to adopt a serious attitude towards the assessments.

Earth Hour 2015 – 28th March 2015, 8:30 p.m.

Global warming is a real and serious threat to all of us.  To help reduce carbon dioxide emission which is one of the major causes of climate change, the school has taken steps to save energy such as avoiding non-essential air-conditioning.

In 2008, the global Ecological Footprint was 1.5 times what the planet could provide; meaning it would take 1.5 years for the Earth to regenerate the renewable resources which mankind used in a year.  In Hong Kong today, the situation is even more severe.  According to the latest research by the World Wildlife Fund (“WWF”) and Global Footprint Network, if everyone on Earth were to live the way Hong Kong does, humanity would require 3.1 Earths to meet its needs.

Earth Hour, organised by WWF, is the world's largest collective environmental action involving individuals, communities, businesses and governments across the world.  Participation is simple: as many people and organizations as possible turn off their non-essential lights at the appointed time for one hour.  This collective action sends a powerful message: everyone wants a sustainable future.

This year, Earth Hour 2015 will be held on 28th March 2015 at 8:30 p.m.  We earnestly hope that you would also participate in the event by turning off the lights at home for an hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on that day.  For more information, please visit the website of the WWF-Hong Kong at “https://earthhour.wwf.org.hk/en/”.  Your participation and contribution are highly appreciated.

Vigilance against Seasonal Influenza

According to the Centre for Health Protection (CHP), the current influenza activity in Hong Kong is still at a high level and is expected to remain at a high level for some time.  To prevent outbreaks of influenza or other respiratory infections, we would continue to actively check the body temperature of all students every day when they arrive at school so as to identify students with fever.  Students with fever and respiratory symptoms are strongly advised not to attend school till 48 hours after fever has subsided.  In addition, you are advised of the following measures to prevent influenza and respiratory tract infection:

• To receive seasonal influenza vaccination for personal protection;
• To build up good body immunity by having a proper diet, regular exercise and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking;
• To maintain good personal and environmental hygiene;
• To keep hands clean and wash hands properly;
• To cover nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing and dispose of nasal and mouth discharge properly;
• To wash hands after sneezing, coughing or cleaning the nose;
• To maintain good ventilation;
• To avoid going to crowded or poorly ventilated public places when influenza is prevalent; high-risk individuals may consider putting on surgical masks when staying in such places; and
• To wear surgical mask and seek medical advice promptly if symptoms of respiratory tract infection or fever develop.

Teaching Interflow & Staff Development Day

Teaching Interflow between teachers of our school and other renowned local secondary schools, who will pay us a visit and share with us their teaching experience, has been scheduled from 9th February 2015 to 25th March 2015.

To allow students time for preparing for the Form Test and facilitate teachers to reflect on the interflow, a staff development program has been arranged in the afternoon on 25th March 2015 (Wed) and the afternoon classes of all levels on that day will be cancelled.  Students are strongly advised to make good use of the afternoon and work hard for the Form Test.

Yours sincerely,

Kuby CHAN

Principal

Message from the Principal (8th January 2015)

Munsang College

Founded 1926

Message from the Principal 

8th January 2015

Dear Parents and Students,

Campus Development Project, CROSS

Consultation Forums

Following the Education Bureau’s funding approval of a new school hall for the secondary school, the school administration was given an opportunity to review the overall provision of campus facilities.  With an aim to enhance the learning and teaching environment of all three schools at the Munsang College campus in Kowloon City, it was decided to capitalize on this opportune time to redevelop the campus to create more classrooms and facilities for special purposes. 

For this infrastructure development project, we have commissioned a distinguished consultant, AD+RG Architecture Design and Research Group Ltd., to conduct design and feasibility studies.  However, before moving forward, we would like to seek the views of parents, students and alumni on the preliminary design concept.  Therefore, we would like to cordially invite you to attend one or both of the two consultation forums slated to be held next week.

	Session 1	Session 2
Date	13/1 (Tue)	24/1 (Sat)
Time	7:00 p.m.	2:30 p.m.
Venue	School Hall	School Hall

Your views are important to us and we really look forward to seeing you there. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Principal at 3655 3301 or Assistant Principal, Mr. Lui Hang-sum at 3655 3336.

Thank you very much for your attention.

Yours sincerely,

Kuby CHAN Principal Munsang College

Flora LEUNG Principal Munsang College Primary School

Gladys CHEUNG Principal Munsang College Kindergarten

Message from the Principal (5th January 2015)

Munsang College

Founded 1926

Message from the Principal

5th January 2015

Dear Parents and Students of Munsang College (MSC), Munsang College Primary School (MSCPS) and Munsang College Kindergarten (MSCKG),

New Year Red Packet

It has almost come to the time for celebrating the Year of Goat in February 2015.

As previous years, I am proud to introduce to you the New Year red packet of Munsang College, i.e. carrying our School Logo, which is designed by our student, Tjia Man Yan of F.2A.  You could refer to its spectacular design below.  To place order, please kindly fill in the information required on the Reply Slip.

Yours sincerely,

Kuby CHAN

Principal