Message from the Principal (1st September 2016)

Munsang College

2016 / 2017

Message from the Principal (1)

1^st September, 2016

 

 

Dear Parents and Students,

 

Please take note of the following:

 

A.	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.
B.	School Major Concerns 2016/2017
	1.	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 curriculum for F.1 and F.2 students
			⚫	Adopting pre-lesson preparation to create space for deep learning
	2.	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
C.	Matters Concerning Financial Arrangement
	1.	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 6th September, 2016 (Tue).
		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 2015/2016.
			Parents who wish to apply on behalf of their children in 2016/2017 but were not granted the assistance in 2015/2016 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.
	2.	Grantham Maintenance Grants 2016/17 (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/pdf/common/Form/sgl/GMG_Application_Form_E.pdf
		The application form together with the supporting documents should reach Mr. Yu Kin-man, Vice-principal, at the General Office on/before 15th September, 2016 (Thu).
	3.	Tong Fai & Fee Collection
		a.	ePayment for F.1 – F.3
			Commencing in 2015/16, all F.1 – F.3 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:
			i.	PPS (繳費靈), select “Munsang College” (PPS Code: 6340), or
			ii.	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 6th September, 2016 (Tue).
			For PPS bill registration procedures, please refer to the Information for PPS Bill Registration printed on P.10. 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.4 to F.6
			Please submit fees listed in the table on P.9 by cheque to the class teachers on 2nd September, 2016 (Fri). 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 5th to 9th September, 2016 while refund of the overcharged amount for “Voice 2015/16” (Year Book) can be applied for from 11th October, 2016. The reply slip should be returned to the General Office on/before 21st October, 2016.
		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.
		e.	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.
D.	Health Concerns
	1.	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.11 and returning it to the Class Teachers on/before 5th September, 2016 (Mon).
	2.	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 15th September, 2016.
		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.
	3.	Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases in School
		a.	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.
		b.	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.
		c.	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 2016/2017. The control measure will take effect from 5th September, 2016 (Mon).
			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.
		d.	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.
E.	Careers Committee
	1.	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.2 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 during their years in school.
		F.1 students will receive a free green file for keeping careers materials.
	2.	Careers Programmes for the 1st Term
		Date Time Event Participants 22nd September, 2016 (D1, Thur) 3:30 – 5:00 pm JUPAS Talk for F.6 F.6 & Parents (optional) 21st October, 2016 (D1, Fri) 3:30 – 5:00 pm Career Day for F.4 – 1st Career Mapping Professional Mentorship (1) (Partnering with Alumni Association) F.4 17th November, 2016 (D2, Thur) 3:30 – 5:00 pm U-Life Sharing for F.6 F.6 19th December, 2016 (D5, Mon) 3:30 – 5:00 pm Career Day for F.3 Preparation for elective choices F.3
	3.	To go green and reduce paper consumption, Careers Programmes to be held on campus after class will be uploaded to the “School Homepage CCA Portal” and also printed on “Message from the Principal”. There will NOT be any extra circulars to be issued regarding these uploaded and printed programmes.
F.	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:
	1.	“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: 9th September, 2016 (Fri) Time: 3:30 – 5:15 p.m. Venue: School Hall
		ii.	Periodic lunch meetings
			Date: 12th October, 2016 (Wed), 7th December, 2016 (Wed), 10th May, 2017 (Wed) Time: 12:40 – 1:45 p.m. Venue: Home Room
		iii.	After-school activity
			Date: 11th April, 2017 Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Venue: School Hall
	2.	First Lunch Gathering for F.1 New-comers, i.e. students from primary schools other than MSCPS
		A lunch gathering and a guided school tour will be arranged to welcome F.1 students from primary schools other than MSCPS.
		Date: 2nd September, 2016 (Fri) Venue: D210-211 Time: 12:40 – 3:00 p.m.
G.	Co-Curricular Activity Committee
	The following activities would be arranged in September:
	1.	CCA Enrollment Days
		Students are required to attend the CCA Enrollment Day to enroll in CCA groups on 23/9 (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:
		a.	visit school home page → OLE → CCA
		b.	refer to the CCA Enrollment Day brochure (to be distributed in early September)
		c.	refer to the Student and Parent Handbook page 62 – 65
		d.	contact Mr. Tsoi Ka-wing (Head of Co-Curricular Activity Committee)
	2.	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 13th September, 2016 Tak House 15:40 – 16:30 Chapel Chi House 15:40 – 16:30 Hall 14th September, 2016 Tai House 15:40 – 16:30 Chapel Kwan House 15:40 – 16:30 Hall 15th September, 2016 May House 15:40 – 16:30 Chapel Love House 15:40 – 16:30 Hall
		Students who cannot attend the meeting have to apply for leave by submitting a parent letter to their house advisors two school days in advance. For sick leave, students have to submit a parent letter to their house advisors on the next school day.
H.	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 4th November, 2016 (Fri). This is compulsory for all F.4 students.
I.	民生書院家長學堂 – 申請成為會員及「家長卡」事宜
	為提昇家長對教育子女的理念，並掌握相關知識和方法以全面培育孩子的成長，本學年民生書院及家長教師會聯合推出第二期「民生書院家長學堂」，藉著一系列不同類型的課程、工作坊及活動，使家長能在餘暇自我增值外，亦加強了解學校的課程發展和子女的校園生活，從而幫助子女的學習及成長。
	為了鼓勵家長積極參與家長學堂的課程，持續進修及自我挑戰，計畫將推行學分獎勵計畫，臚列如下：
	目的 藉著整合民生書院家長教師會及學校相關之家長活動，有系統地組織成多元化的家長教育課程，以加強親子關係，促進家校合作 對象 民生書院學生家長 形式 家長講座、義工服務、活動、工作坊等 報名方法 ⚫ 如欲報名成為「民生書院家長學堂」的成員，只需填妥第13頁之回條，並繳交一張個人近照以製作「家長卡」之用便可，每個家庭可申請兩張「家長卡」 ⚫ 獲發「家長卡」之家長可因應自己的興趣及活動名額登入以下網址：http://event.msc.edu.hk/parents報名參與相關的講座及活動 費用 全免 學分計算 完成課程或活動後可獲取一個活動的特定學分，家長需於每一個活動後隨即拍卡紀錄學分，系統將會於學期完結時自動結算整個學年的學分 (必須攜學分卡出席活動儲分，積分將不另作補發) 獎賞 ⚫ 所有曾參與學校義工服務的家長均獲發證書，並於該年度之家教會週年大會中頒發 ⚫ 累積較高學分之家長將獲邀出席學校的特別活動(如：高桌晚宴、校慶典禮及聚餐、畢業典禮的嘉賓席及聚餐等)，以表揚其積極參與的精神及對學校的貢獻 備註 ⚫ 「家長學堂」課程將不斷更新，請登入http://event.msc.edu.hk/parents密切留意最新動向
	現誠邀各位家長報名參與是次計畫，有興趣之家長請填妥第13頁之回條，並於9月16日或之前交回班主任。
	( 二零一六至二零一七年「民生書院家長學堂」課程概覽 )
J.	Student and Parent Handbook 2016/2017
	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. The electronic version of the Handbook is downloadable from the school homepage under “Administration | School Policy and Handbook”.
K.	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, 2016 (Thu),   9th December, 2016 (Fri),   6th March, 2017 (Mon),     26th May, 2017 (Fri),   6th July, 2017 (Thu)
	Parents are also invited to view our homepage for the most updated information and a more comprehensive picture of the college.
K.	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.
M.	Christian Ministry
	Prayer Meetings for Campus Development Project
	We would like to engage parents, students and staff on the Campus Development Project through praying to our Lord. May our Lord provide sufficient resources for the development project and protect all Munsangnites during the course of the development.
	Date (1st Mondays) Time Venue 5th September, 2016 4:45p.m. – 5:15p.m. Administration Centre 3rd October, 2016 7th November, 2016 5th December, 2016 9th January, 2017 6th February, 2017 6th March, 2017 3rd April, 2017 8th May, 2017 5th June, 2017
May I wish my students a prosperous year 2016/2017 and thank you for your kind attention!
Yours sincerely,
Kuby CHAN
Principal
( Reply Slip )

Message from the Principal (20th July 2016)

Dear Parents and Students,
You may have already learned from the media that our student, F.5D Yau Chak-ming, Carson, and his family were attacked on a train in Germany. The following summarizes the latest information:
1.	The class teacher of F.5D, Mr. Mok Ka-lun, has already contacted Carson. He is now safe and unhurt.
2.	Chinese Embassy officials have arrived and are providing assistance.
3.	The vice-chairperson of our School Council, Ms. Tsui Ka-wah, Jennifer, is in Germany. She has contacted Carson and proposed to provide assistance.
4.	Hong Kong Immigration Department has deployed 4 officials to accompany Carson’s family members to visit Carson and his injured family members.
5.	To avoid inconvenience caused by excessive greeting messages, please do not send messages or phone calls to Carson directly as he may have to handle more urgent matters at this stage. You are invited to include Carson’s family and other victims in your prayer, giving them good strength in body and soul to face and overcome difficulties.
6.	This accident might cause emotional disturbance. Please be on alert of student’s emotional reactions towards this accident. For further assistance, please call our school office (Tel. number: 36553328) to contact Mr. Mok Ka-lun (F.5D Class Teacher), Ms. Chung Yau-lin (Counselling Mistress) or Mr. Lui Hang-sum, Louis (Assistant Principal). We are ready to render additional support.
7.	The school is paying close attention to the case. We will provide appropriate support to Carson upon his return to Hong Kong. The latest progress will be updated through the school email on a need basis.
Lastly, we sincerely invite you to uphold our school motto ‘All for One, One for all’ and earnestly pray for Carson’s family and other victims in the incident. May God bring comfort and heal upon them.
“If you say, ‘The Lord is my refuge,’ and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” (Psalm 91:9-12)
Kuby CHAN Principal
各位家長及同學﹕
相信大家已經從傳媒得知我校F.5D班邱澤銘同學及家人在香港時間本星期一晚於德國火車上遇到襲擊一事。根據所收集得的消息，現概括為以下幾點﹕
1.	班主任莫嘉麟老師已與澤銘取得聯絡，得知其現時安全，身體狀況良好，並與家人在一起。
2.	中國大使館官員已經到達及正提供協助。
3.	校董會徐嘉華副主席剛巧亦在德國事發地點附近，她本人已與澤銘取得聯絡，並向其提出可提供協助。
4.	香港入境處已派遣4名人員陪同家屬前赴當地，走訪各醫院探訪澤銘受傷家人。
5.	為了避免令到當事人現階段接收過多的問候信息，因而阻礙他處理更重要的事情，請暫時不要發短訊或以電話聯絡及慰問澤銘。大家可將問候和祝福的心意，放在禱告裏記念，支持他們一家及其他在事件中受傷的人，好等他們在身心靈上得到力量，去面對及克服各種困難。
6.	亦請家長及老師留意澤銘的同學群，如他們有一些不尋常的情緒，在這段時間可透過校務處(電話號碼﹕36553328)聯絡F. 5D班班主任莫嘉麟老師、輔導主任鍾有蓮老師或呂恒森協理副校長。
7.	校方會密切注意事態發展，在澤銘回港後提供適切的支援，並會按需要在學校內聯電郵更新相關資料。
最後，希望大家秉承我校「人人為我，我為人人」的精神，一起為澤銘並其家人及其他受傷人士禱告，求神的安慰及醫治臨到他們身上。
「耶和華是我的避難所﹔你已將至高者當你的居所，禍患必不臨到你，災害也不挨近你的帳棚。因他要為你吩咐他的使者，在你行的一切道路上保護你。他們要用手托着你，免得你的腳碰在石頭上。」(詩 91:9­12)
民生書院校長 陳嫣虹

Message from the Principal (27th May 2016)

Munsang College

2015 / 2016

Message from the Principal (4)

27^th May, 2016

 

 

Dear Parents and Students,

 

Please take note of the following:

 

I.	Academic affairs
A.	Second Term Examination   2/6 (Thu) to 15/6 (Wed)
	The Second Term Examination has been arranged from 2/6 (Thu) to 15/6 (Wed).
	Please refer to the attached for the Examination Timetable (Appendix 1) and note that the afternoon classes of all levels on 1st June 2016 (Wed) will be cancelled. Students are strongly advised to prepare well 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.
	16th June 2016 (Thu) is the Marking Day. Students do not need to attend school on that day unless it is assigned as the fallback day of the examination.
B.	Paper Checking after the Second Term Examination   17/6 (Fri) to 21/6 (Tue)
	Classes for paper-checking have been fixed as below :
		F.1 to F.3 17/6 (Fri) and 20/6 (Mon) F.4 and F.5 17/6 (Fri), 20/6 (Mon) and 21/6 (Tue)
	The Timetable will be released in due course.
C.	Supplementary Class for F.4 Students   22/6 (Wed) to 25/6 (Sat)
	Please refer to the attached for the supplementary class timetable (Appendix 2).
D.	F.3 Territory-wide System Assessment (TSA)   21/6 (Tue) to 22/6 (Wed)
	TSA for F.3 classes (Written Assessments in Chinese Language, English Language & Mathematics) has been scheduled for 21/6 (Tue) and 22/6 (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   5/7 (Tue)
	Students who fail in more than one of the following subjects in this academic year will be requested to take a supplementary test on 5/7 (Tue):
		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   7/7 (Thu)
	All F.1 to F.5 students should take roll-call in their homerooms at 9:00 a.m. on 7th July 2016 (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 (8/7).
G.	Registration Day   8/7 (Fri) (註冊日)
	All F.1 to F.5 students should take roll-call in their homerooms at 9:00 a.m. on 8th July 2016 (Fri) and produce the Report Cards with parents’ signatures for registration.
H.	Dropping of Electives (including SS Music) in 2016/17 (for current F.4 and F.5 students only)
	The application forms will be distributed to the students on 7/7 (Thu). They should be returned to the class teacher by 8/7 (Fri) or the General Office from 8/7 (Fri) to 12/7 (Tue). Late application will not be accepted.
I.	Summer Performance Booster for F.1 to F.3 Students Promoted On Trial 6/7 (Wed), 8/7 (Fri), 9/7 (Sat), 11/7 (Mon) to 13/7 (Wed)
	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 2015-2016 Page 51.
	The program is compulsory for the selected students who are promoted on trial. 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   28/7 (Thu) to 17/8 (Wed)
	The 2016 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.	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 2016/17 academic year. Eligible families at this College may apply for the following subsidies:
	•	The School Textbook Assistance (TA) Scheme
	•	The Student Travel Subsidy (STS) Scheme
	•	The Subsidy Scheme for Internet Access Charges (SIA)
	For details of the Financial Assistance Schemes, please visit the relevant webpage of SFAA:
		http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/primarysecondary/tt/general/details.htm
	Application Forms with the details of these schemes can now also be obtained from the school office. All applications should be handed directly to the SFAA Office by the end of May, 2016. 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 2015/16
	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:
	(i)	receiving "Comprehensive Social Security Assistance" (CSSA), or
	(ii)	receiving full grant under School Textbook Assistance Scheme (full grant), or
	(iii)	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 Rachel Lam at the General Office. The completed application forms should be returned to Mr. Yu Kin Man at the General Office directly by 3rd June 2016. All the application details will be kept confidential.
III.	Class Structure and Subjects offered in 2016/2017
A.	Class Structure
	F.1 F.2 F.3 F.4 F.5 F.6 Total No. of classes 5 5 5 5 5 (6#) 5 (6#) 30 (32)
	# 5 classes of F.5 / F.6 students to be streamed into 6 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 Chinese (1 class of each of F.1 & F.2 having PMI), Chinese History, Putonghua (F.1 & F.2 only) * Life Enrichment (F.1 & F.2 only) F.4 CORE   English, Mathematics, Liberal Studies ELECTIVE   3 groups   Chemistry   2 groups   Biology, Physics, Economics, BAFS   1 groups   Geography, History, ICT, Visual Arts, Music OTHERS   B.K., P.E., Visual Arts/Music CORE   Chinese ELECTIVE   1 groups   Chinese History F.5 CORE   English, Mathematics, Liberal Studies ELECTIVE   3 groups   Chemistry, Biology   2 groups   Physics, BAFS, Economics, Mathematics (Extended Modules)   1 groups   Geography, History, ICT, Visual Arts, Music OTHERS   B.K., P.E. CORE   Chinese ELECTIVE   1 groups   Chinese History F.6 CORE   English, Mathematics, Liberal Studies ELECTIVE   3 groups   Chemistry   2 groups   Biology, Physics, BAFS, Economics, Geography, Mathematics (Extended Modules)   1 groups   History, ICT, Visual Arts, Music OTHERS   B.K., P.E. CORE   Chinese ELECTIVE   1 groups   Chinese History
	*	Life Enrichment is a school-based curriculum introduced in F.1 and F.2 from 2016/17 onwards.
		It includes different learning elements such as study skills, value education, life and career planning, and project learning skills. Through the introduction of this new subject, junior form students would be equipped with not only a more solid knowledge foundation, but also be nurtured with positive attitudes and life values.
IV.	Post-examination Activity Arrangement   21/6 (Tue) to 8/7 (Fri)
	Please refer to Appendix 4 (page 1 & page 2) for details.
V.	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 fifth batch of cards was printed in 2013 and is going to expire on 1st September 2016. The three school years printed on the back of these cards are “13 – 14”, “14 – 15”, “15 – 16”. Card replacement is a MUST for this batch. These cardholders with no intention to withdraw have to pay $40 for card replacement by 17th June, 2016 during Post-exam Paper Checking. The details are as follows:
	a.	For F.1 – F.2 students,
		•	Payment should be made through ePayment system on/before 17th June, 2016.
	b.	For F.3 – F.5 students,
		•	Fee to be submitted by cheque to the Class Teacher by 17th June, 2016.
		•	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 2016 – 2017. The payment will NOT be debited or the cheque will NOT be cashed till 8th July, 2016 (Registration Day). Students who do not register eventually must submit a letter of withdrawal to the General Office by the Registration Day. The payment will be cancelled or the cheque will be returned to them immediately. Otherwise, fee refund of card replacement will not be made.
VI.	74th Speech Day & Related Arrangement   7/7 (Thu)
A.	Date, Time, Venue & Guest-of-honour
	The 74th Speech Day has been scheduled for 7th July 2016 (Thurs) at 3:00 p.m. at the School Hall. Mr. Yau Ying-sum William (Class 1970), Honorary Fellow of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, has kindly consented to address the gathering and present certificates and prizes.
B.	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 and academic awards for all form levels and the subject prizes for F.6 of 2015/16
	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 7th July 2016 (Thu). 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 released in due course via the School Homepage and eClass mail.
	Thank you for your kind attention.
Yours sincerely,
Kuby CHAN
Principal
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Appendix 4 (page 1)
Appendix 4 (page 2)

Message from the Principal (15th March 2016)

Munsang College

2015 / 2016

Message from the Principal (3)

15^th March, 2016

 

 

Dear Parents and Students,

 

Please take note of the following:

 

Academic Affairs Committee

F.1 – F.5 Second Term Form Test Timetable 5/4/16 to 8/4/16

(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 for 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 during the test period. Students are advised to go home immediately for revision.
   The normal lesson timetable will resume on 11/4/2016 (Mon, 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 25/4/16 to 20/5/16

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 named 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 25/4/2016 to 20/5/2016. 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) 19/4/16

TSA for F.3 classes (Speaking Tests in Chinese Language and English Language) has been scheduled for 19/4/2016 (Tue, Day 6) from 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. All F.3 students are strongly encouraged to adopt a serious attitude towards the assessments.

 

Careers Committee

A reminder to all the F.3 Parents:

• Spend time to talk with your children about their interests and careers aspirations so as to prepare them to think about their own career and life planning
• Walk with them your open-mindedness, understanding and support and this will help you and your children in their course of choosing elective subjects for their senior years.

Upcoming Careers Programmes:

Date	Time	Event	Participants
9/4/2016 (Sat)	10:00 am – 1:00 pm	Architecture Tour for Hong Kong Buildings HKGCC Partnering Program: Woods Bagot	Careers Ambassadors
15/4/16 (Fri, Day 4)	3:30 pm – 5:00 pm	Career Day for F.4 – 2nd Career Mapping Chun Wo Construction & Engineering	F.4
13/5/16 (Fri, Day 4)	3:30 pm – 5:00 pm	F.4 Promotion & Streaming Talk (2nd)	F.3 Students (Parents are optional)

 

Policy on Handling Emergency Situations and Class Suspension 2015/2016 (V02)

Arrangements of Class Suspension

Under inclement weather conditions and exceptional circumstances which could affect normal school operation, the Education Bureau (EDB) may announce the suspension of classes. When faced with emergency situations, the school may exercise discretion to suspend classes with the endorsement from the Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) and notification to the Regional Education Offices (REO). Official announcements regarding class suspension will be made via School Home Page (“http://www.munsang.edu.hk/secondary/”) as well as Munsang App (available for both Android and iOS devices). All stakeholders should check these media for the latest information. Below are the general arrangements of class suspension due to emergency situations:

 

(a)	Class suspension announced by the EDB
	Contingency Arrangements Red/Black Rainstorm Warning Issued before the school session begins Classes will be suspended all day as advised by the EDB. Students who have not left for school should stay home. School premises will be open and staffed until proper arrangements are made for arriving students to return home at an appropriate time. For enquiry, please call 3633 3429 (Guard Room) or 3655 3300 (General Office). Issued when the school is in session School would continue the lessons until the end of the normal school hours and ensure that conditions are safe before allowing students to return home. The announcement of EDB on suspension of classes does not mean sending all students home immediately. Parents need not collect their children from school immediately. For enquiry, please call 3655 3300 (General Office). Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above Classes will be suspended as advised by the EDB. Students who have not left for school should stay home. School premises will be open and staffed until proper arrangements are made for arriving students to return home at an appropriate time. For enquiry, please call 3633 3429 (Guard Room) or 3655 3300 (General Office). Others Under exceptional circumstances which may affect normal school operation territory- or district-wide (e.g. spread of communicable diseases, severe flooding in individual districts, serious traffic obstruction, etc.) and in consideration of the safety of students, the EDB may advise all schools or the schools in only one or just a few districts to suspend classes. If Munsang College (located in “Kowloon City”) is on the list, students need not go to school. Besides, students who are living in that/those districts need not go to school.
	Students and parents should listen to radio or television announcements when heavy persistent rain or tropical cyclones affect Hong Kong. Parents may exercise their discretion in deciding whether or not to send their children to school at the time of inclement weather. Allowance will be given to the affected students for lateness or absence from school at parents’ discretion on the day when inclement weather or flooding occurs. They should keep their children at home if they consider that local weather, road, slope, traffic or transport conditions at that time have yet to resume normal.
(b)	Class suspension announced by the school
	In response to emergency situations, the school may exercise discretion in making special arrangements in the light of the situation prevailing at the time, and/or having considered the advice of the relevant government departments. Examples include taking precautionary preventive measures (such as suspending classes) as proposed by the Centre for Health Protection in mitigating spread of communicable diseases in the school. In making school-based special arrangements under emergency, the safety of students is the prime consideration and disturbance to student learning would be kept to the minimum. The announcements of class suspension and re-arrangements of school events such as supplementary classes, tests and examinations during the period of class suspension will be made through our School Home Page and Munsang App as well as school circulars, if possible. For enquiries, please contact the General Office at 3655 3300.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

Kuby CHAN

Principal

Message from the Principal (17th December 2015)

Munsang College

Founded 1926

Message from the Principal

17^th December, 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 Monkey in February 2016.

 

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, Ho Wing Tung of F.2C. 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

Message from the Principal (14th December 2015)

Munsang College

Founded 1926

Message from the Principal (2)

14^th December, 2015

 

 

Dear Parents and Students,

 

Please take note of the following:

I.	Annual Stakeholder Surveys
	In order to assess the teaching effectiveness of the college, stakeholder surveys are conducted annually to collect opinions from parents, teachers and students for the betterment of the school. This year, we would like to administer the stakeholder surveys in two stages for F.1 and F.6 students. Below is the arrangement for parents.
	F.6 Parents: From 4th January 2016 (Monday) to 8th January 2016 (Friday)
	F.1 Parents: From 14th March 2016 (Monday) to 18th March 2016 (Friday)
	Parents will be invited to complete the Parent Questionnaire (Secondary & Primary Schools) designed by the Education Bureau (EDB). The questionnaire is to be done anonymously and the multiple-choice (MC) answer sheets will be destroyed subsequently. The data collected will be processed by the computer and then submitted to the EDB.
	Each parent will be given a transparent plastic folder containing the Questionnaire, “Parent Questionnaire (Secondary & Primary Schools)” and a sheet of instructions. Parents are invited to read the instructions carefully before answering the questions and not to fold the MC answer sheets. Students must return the MC answer sheets together with the plastic folders to the Class Teachers in the Home Period by the following deadline.
	F.6 Parents: 8th January 2016 (Friday)
	F.1 Parents: 18th March 2016 (Friday)
	Your kind assistance is very much appreciated.
II.	Dental Health Examination for F.1 and F.2 Students
	The Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong would provide our F.1 – F.2 students with an oral (dental) health examination at the school. This oral examination has been scheduled for early February 2016 in school hours and is free of charge.
	All the participants are invited to complete a questionnaire before the examination. An oral health report would be sent to the parents of each participant after the examination. Besides, an online motivational interview conducted by dental professionals of the faculty would be arranged for the participants as follow-ups when needed.
	If you would like your child to join this event, please complete and return the corresponding reply slip.
III.	F.1 – F.5 First Term Examination Timetable and F.6 Mock Examination Timetable
	Please refer to Appendix 1a and 1b.
	Students should refer to school homepage and AAC bulletin board for the details of the Oral Examinations and the related seating arrangement.
IV.	Dropping a F.5 Elective or F.4 Music
	Dropping a F.5 Elective
	According to the assessment criteria stated in the Student and Parent Handbook (P.56), F.5 students who have the First Term Examination result below 30% of the full mark in the elective subjects are not allowed to take the subjects in the Second Term. Other F.5 students whose performance in the elective subjects were unsatisfactory may apply for withdrawal from the subject provided that they have at least 2 elective subjects for the HKDSE Examination. The application letter with parents’ signature should be submitted to Ms. Ting Man Shuk, Head of AAC, on or before 29th February 2016 (Monday).
	Dropping F.4 Music
	F.4 students taking Music are allowed to make application for withdrawal from the subject if they found their performance not satisfactory.
V.	Supplementary Class for F.4 and F.5 Students during Christmas Holidays
	Please refer to Appendix 2 for the supplementary class timetable.
VI.	Arrangement for F.6 Paper-checking
	Date: 17th to 24th Feb 2016 (6 days)
	Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
	Remarks:
	Same timetable as usual except the following:
	(a)	no class teacher period and reading period
	(b)	staying in the home-rooms for the P.E. lesson.
VII.	Release of F.6 Examination Report Card
	Date: 11th March 2016 (Friday)
	Time: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
	Venue: To be released in due course on the school homepage
	Points to note:
	(a)	Students should collect their Examination Report Cards at the specified date and time.
	(b)	Students should wear proper school uniform.
	(c)	Students are not allowed to play in the playground.
	(d)	Students are to keep quiet in the corridor and NOT to disturb classes having lessons.
	(e)	Students should follow ALL the Health Cautious Measures of the school.
	For students who are unable to collect their Examination Report Cards should authorize in writing a representative to collect it. The letter should contain the following information: Name and Class of the student, Name and H.K. Identity Card number of the representative, and signatures of both the parent and student.
VIII.	No places for repeat in F.6
	Repeating F.6 may not be a good choice for students with unsatisfactory result in HKDSE Examination 2016 in view of the following factors:
	(a)	multiple pathways for F.6 students to pursue further studies under the new academic structure
	(b)	limited quota for F.6 elective subjects
	(c)	heavy burden incurred from school-based assessment (SBA).
	After detailed deliberation among teachers and careful consideration of the pros and cons, school administration has come up with the conclusion that there will NOT be a provision of places for F.6 places for repeat in 2016/2017. Students are strongly encouraged to try their best in the coming Mock Examination and HKDSE Examination.
IX.	ONE F.4 Class of 2 Electives in 2016/2017
	Commencing from the school year 2014/2015, F.3 students who ranked relatively low by the end of the school year (but not repeating) will be allocated to a F.4 class with two electives ONLY.
	Objectives:
	(a)	more effective use of lesson time boosting students’ performance in the core subjects
	(b)	provision of extra lessons for Chinese Language, English Language and Liberal Studies
	The arrangement applies to all F.3 students and F.4 repeaters in 2016/2017.
	From 2016/17 onwards, in view of the reduction in the student population of F.3, in order to have more effective use of human resources, there will be no split class arrangement for F.4 level. However, to continue providing a flexible subject combination and a broad senior form curriculum, the number of elective subject groups will remain the same, i.e. 6 groups for 5 classes in a block.
X.	Jockey Club Life-wide Learning Fund 2015/2016
	The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has set up the Jockey Club Life-wide Learning Fund since 2002. The fund aims to support needy students (F.1 – F.6) to participate in school recognized and ‘fee-paying’ life-wide learning activities. Activities include visits (both local and overseas), field studies, community services, camps, extra-curricular activities, interest clubs and leadership training programmes.
	Our school is entitled to the fund. Priorities would be given to students according to the following criteria:
	(a)	students in receipt of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA);
	(b)	students in receipt of the full grant of School Textbook Assistance Scheme and Student Travel Subsidy Scheme of the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA);
	(c)	students with financial difficulties.
	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 together with the receipt of payment should be returned to Mr. Yu Kin Man at the General Office directly before June 2016. All the application details will be kept confidential.
XI.	Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching 2015/2016 for F.1 – F.5 students
	To further enhance learning and teaching effectiveness, an eClass survey will be conducted from 16th to 17th December 2015 to collect students’ feedback in the following aspects:
	(a)	Teaching effectiveness
	(b)	Student involvement
	(c)	Evaluation of assessment
	(d)	Student learning
	As in 2014/2015 school year, the questionnaires are composed of 14 items and take students less than 15 minutes to complete. Statistical results will be sent to the subject teachers and the subject department heads concerned for evaluation of the learning and teaching effectiveness.
	Please make sure you have completed the survey by 11:59 p.m. on 17th December 2015 (Thursday).
	For F.6 level, you have to complete the questionnaire together with the stakeholder survey in the Class Teacher Period in early January 2016. Further details will be released in due course.
XII.	Careers Programmes till March 2016
	Date Time Event Participants 29/01/2016 (D1, Fri) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Career Day for F.5 Writing Personal Statements F.5 19/02/2016 (D3, Fri) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm F.4 Promotion & Streaming Talk (1st) Sessions for Students 3:30 pm, For parents 7:00 pm F.3 Parents and Students 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
	Reminder to all F.3 parents:
	•	Spend time to talk with your children about their interests and careers aspirations so as to prepare them to think about their own career and life planning.
	•	Walk with them with your open-mindedness, understanding and support, and this will help you and your children in their course of choosing elective subjects for their senior years.
On behalf of the College, I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Blessed Year 2016 !
Yours sincerely,
Kuby CHAN
Principal
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