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2.

Are there any elite classes in the school? What are the criteria of class streaming in Junior and Senior Secondary?

貴校有否設精英班？初中及高中的分班有何準則？

There are no elite classes in this school. Classes are grouped according to the proportion of gender in the form. Putonghua is used as the medium of instruction for Chinese Language in one to two classes.

In Senior Secondary, students are grouped according to their preference of elective(s) selection, not according to their academic performance or ability.

本校不設精英班，全級按男女比例分班，其中一至兩班為「普教中」班。

高中分班則以同學的選科意願而編配，同樣不設精英班 。

3.

What are the subjects available in the Senior Secondary curriculum (HKDSE)?

貴校的香港中學文憑試 (HKDSE) 高中課程有哪些可供同學選修的科目？

Core Subjects:

• Chinese Language
• English Language
• Mathematics
• Citizenship and Social Development (Chinese or English)

Electives (Chinese as the medium of instruction):

• Chinese Literature
• Chinese History
• Ethics and Religious Studies (ERS)
• Physical Education (PE)

Electives (English as the medium of instruction):

• Mathematics Extended Part: Calculus and Statistics (M1), Algebra and Calculus (M2)
• Literature in English
• History
• Geography
• Tourism and Hospitality Studies (THS)
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Economics
• Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Module (BAFS): Accounting (BAFS A), Business Management Module (BAFS B)
• Visual Arts
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

主修：

• 中國語文
• 英國語文
• 數學
• 公民與社會發展（中或英）

選修（中文授課）：

• 中國文學
• 中國歷史
• 倫理與宗教
• 體育

選修（英語授課）：

• 數學延伸部分: 微積分與統計 (M1), 代數與微積分 (M2)
• 英語文學
• 歷史
• 地理
• 旅遊與款待
• 物理
• 化學
• 生物
• 經濟
• 企業、會計與財務概論: 會計單元 (BAFS A), 商業管理單元 (BAFS B)
• 視覺藝術
• 資訊及通訊科技

4.

Is Chinese the medium of instruction for NSS Liberal Studies Education?

高中通識科的授課語言是中文嗎？

Most students in this school take Liberal Studies Examination in Chinese. Students who excel in English can apply for admission to the English Liberal Studies class. Nevertheless, this is subject to approval by the school, and these students are required to take DSE Liberal Studies Exam in English.

本校大多數同學均以中文應考通識科，惟部分英語能力優異的同學可申請入讀英文通識組，但需經校方審核批准，同學並需以英文應考DSE通識科。

5.

Is Putonghua the medium of instruction for Chinese Language in junior forms?

初中中國語文是否以普通話授課？

Students may apply for Putonghua-taught Chinese Language classes according to their preference and ability, while the school will select suitable students. Cantonese is used as the medium of instruction in the other Chinese Language classes. Please note that Putonghua-taught Chinese Language class is not offered in the Senior Secondary curriculum.

同學可按意願及能力報讀「普教中」班，學校會進行甄選；其餘班別則以廣東話授課；但請注意高中課程不設「普教中」。

6.

Does the school offer Chinese curriculum for Non-Chinese Speaking students?

貴校有沒有為非華語學生編訂中文課程？

Students of Non-Chinese Speaking or those who studied foundation Chinese programs in primary school can apply to be exempted from the standard Chinese curriculum. Instead, they can take foundation Chinese courses and sit for the IGCSE Chinese exam.

非華語學生或於小學時已修讀基礎中文課程，入讀本校後可申請豁免修讀正規中文課程，轉修「基礎中文」課程，改為報考IGCSE中文。

7.

Is Bible Studies a compulsory subject?

聖經是必修科嗎？

Bible Studies is a compulsory subject for all forms. Students are divided into two groups; namely, the Red Class (for mature believers) and the Green Class (for non-believers and new believers).

聖經是各級學生的必修科。學校按照同學的信仰狀況分為紅（堅信）、綠（未信或初信）兩組上課。

8.

Is it compulsory for students to learn a string instrument?

學生是否一定要學習弦樂？

String instrument learning is compulsory for students. The Junior Secondary music curriculum is divided into two parts; namely, vocal and string instrument learning. Each class forms a chamber string orchestra, and students can choose either  violin, viola, cello or double bass in accordance with their interests. In addition, the school offers instrumental classes for students to join voluntarily.

弦樂是初中音樂科的必修課程。初中音樂課程包括弦樂以及聲樂兩部分，每一班自組一個弦樂團，同學可按興趣選擇學習小提琴、中提琴、大提琴以及低音大提琴。此外，學校設有樂器班供同學自由參加。

9.

Is Japanese or French a compulsory subject?

學生是否一定要修讀日文或法文？

Students must take either Japanese or French. Japanese and French classes are provided in Junior Secondary. With a view to broaden students’ horizons, they can freely choose either one according to their interests to study for three years.

學生必須修讀日文或法文。初中設有日文及法文科，同學可按興趣自由選擇修讀其中一科修讀三年，以擴闊自己的視野。

10.

How does UCCKE assist new students in adjusting to the school?

貴校如何協助新生適應中學生活？

All newly admitted students should come to registration at school around mid-June accompanied by their parents, to be informed about school arrangements in early-September. Moreover, we offer new S.1 students a two-week “English Enhancement Summer Course” in August, preparing them for the comprehensive English learning curriculum; and more importantly, allowing tremendous interactions among them and their peers, as well as with the teachers, so that they can meet new friends and learn how to work together with one another in a fun and dynamic learning environment.

所有獲取錄學生連同家長必須於六月中旬前來學校辦理註冊手續，及早了解有關開學後的各項安排。此外，學校於開學前（八月中旬）安排中一級新生報名參加為期兩星期的英語增潤暑期課程，一方面為同學迎接全面使用英語學習打好基礎，更重要是透過兩星期的群體生活讓學生學習待人接物。

11.

Is it compulsory to board in school dorm? How is it arranged?

學生是否必須入住宿舍，當中的安排如何？

Every S.1 student must take turn to join the 10-week Boarding Programme. The Programme aims to enhance students’ self-management skills and improve their social and communication skills, as well as problem-solving and collaboration strategies through peer interaction. There are Dorm Parents (UCCKE teachers), Assistant Dorm Parent, Student Counsellors and HW Instructors to take care of and follow up on students comprehensively.

There will be orientation activities during the first week of the Boarding Programme.

所有中一級同學必須分批參加為期十個星期的住宿計劃，以培養學生的自理能力，幫助學生學習過群體生活。宿舍設有舍監（本校老師），另有舍監助理、學生輔導員及功課指導員，全方位照顧及跟進同學。

入宿第一個星期會有宿舍迎新活動啟動整個住宿計劃。

12.

Is iPad essential for lessons?

學生是否一定要自攜iPad上課？

Our school promotes eLearning vigorously. In the 2014-15 school year, we initiated BYOD Programme (Bring Your Own Device) among S.1 students to achieve the goal of creating interactive classrooms. Every student has to bring his/her own Apple iPad to class, which is put into usage with parents’ consents to be managed under school policies, so that students can learn in a safe and controlled environment with appropriate usage of iPads.

本校積極推動電子學習，自14-15學年正式開始實施中一「Bring You Own Device」計劃，以實現互動課堂的目標。每位學生必須自備一部Apple iPad平板電腦上課，而家長亦須同意由學校進行流動裝置的管理，以致同學可以在一個安全及規範的環境下學習如何正確使用平板電腦。

13.

What Co-Curricular Activities does UCCKE offer?

學校設有哪些聯課活動？

Our school has a large variety of sport teams including basketball, football, volleyball, table-tennis, badminton, squash, archery, athletics, cross-country running, swimming, tennis, practical shooting, etc., allowing students to develop their talents and participate in various competitions as school representatives.

Beside sports, we also provide a wide range of activities, including Student Council, Chinese Society, Science Society, Liberal Studies Society, Environmental Protection Club, Drama Team, English Drama Team, Debate Team, Editorial Team, Campus TV, Scouts, Red Cross, Board Game Club, Model Figure Club, Biology Research Team, Astronomical Society, Dancing Team, Musical Instrument Classes, Diving Classes, Sand Painting Classes, Dog Training Classes, Jogging Club, Robotic Classes, Painting Classes, Choirs, Orchestra, Company Programme, etc.

運動方面，本校設有籃球、足球、排球、乒乓球、羽毛球、壁球、箭藝、田徑、越野長跑、游泳、網球、實用射擊等校隊，讓同學發揮一己所長，並代表學校參加不同種類的比賽。

除此之外，本校亦設有學生自治會、中文學會、 科學學會、通識學會、 環保學會、中英文話劇隊、辯論隊、編輯小組、校園電視台、童軍、紅十字會、桌遊學會、模型學會、生物科研小組、天文學會、舞蹈組、樂器班、潛水班、沙畫班、狗隻訓練班、跑步班、機械人班、繪畫班、 合唱團、管弦樂團、學生營商計劃等，活動十分多元化。

14.

Does UCCKE provide school bus service?

貴校設有校巴服務嗎？

Currently, our school offers four bus routes, one route in Hong Kong Island (Central & Western District Route) and three in the New Territories (Tsuen Wan Route, Tseung Kwan O Route, Tai Po-Shatin MTR Route).

現時，本校設有四條校巴路線：一條港島區的校巴路線 (港島中西區線) 以及三條新界區的校巴路線 (荃灣線、將軍澳線、大埔沙田港鐵線) 。

15.

As our family live very far from campus, can my children apply to be long-term dorm boarders?

本人居於偏遠地方，子女是否可申請長期住宿？

Students living far from school can apply to be long-term boarders. The school will screen applicants according to a number of criteria, including school-home distance and current dorm room availability. However, the final decision will be made case-by-case.

部分居住偏遠地區的同學可申請長時間入住本校宿舍，但需於每一住宿期作獨立申請。校方會按幾項條件情況進行審批，包括：學校與住處距離及宿位情況。不過，最終申請結果亦會按申請人具體狀況而定。

16.

How can I get in touch with UCCKE teachers?

家長如何接觸老師？

The school regularly organizes “Parent-Teacher Happy Hours”, through which parents can learn about school developments through the Principal and teacher sharing, they can also learn about their children’s academic performance from the Class Teachers and Subject Teachers. In case of emergency, parents can contact FTs/AFTs, subject teachers, D&C Committee (Discipline and Counselling Committee) or Student Counsellors directly to seek assistance.

每年學校會定期舉辦「家長教師輕鬆談」，家長可透過校長和老師分享知道學校的發展，家長又可透過班主任、科任老師的講解， 以了解子女在校的學習情況。此外，如有突發事情，家長可即時聯絡班主任、科任老師、訓輔組老師或學生輔導員，盡快解決問題。

17.

How can I access school information?

家長如何取得學校資訊？

Our school strengthens parent-school communication via the eClass intranet platform. Parents can access school information, including school calendar, iMail, eNotice, eMoney, iSmartCard, student reports, etc. by logging in the parent accounts at eClass.

學校會透過 eClass 內聯網綜合平台，加強家校之間的連繫，家長只須以家長戶口登入系統，便可取得學校資訊，例如行事曆、電郵 、電子通告、電子收費、智能卡、學生報告等，以了解學校日常運作。