Hong Kong University Graduate Association College or HKUGA College (HKUGAC; ) is a secondary school located at No. 9

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History

It was founded in 2006 by the Hong Kong University Graduates Association. The Hong Kong University Graduates Association Education Foundation is a registered non-profit-making organization founded by members of the Hong Kong University Graduates Association,

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of The

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(HKU), and other members of society. The foundation consists of nearly 200 members and is managed by an elected Executive Committee.

School Emblem

The school emblem is an orange star with a blue wave on its leg and is shaped to look like its dancing. According to the school website, the star stands for: *Leadership and Inspiration *A child dancing with the delight of learning *A new mode of quality education in the new millennium *Dynamics, energy and creativity

School Motto

Strive for Virtue, Quest for Truth

The motto is defined by people needing to hold firm to their ambitions in bringing up esteemed personality and endeavoring in pursuing truth.

Curriculum

Junior Secondary Level (S1 - S3)

The 8 Key Learning Areas of the curriculum are

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, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Life and Society, Technology and living, Humanities,

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, and

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. Increasing interest in reading and different cultures are focuses of the cirriculum. Events surrounding community services are also conducted in school and around Hong Kong for students to participate in. A mandatory one-week trip, usually overseas, is held every year as a promotion for immersive cultural learning. A cross-cultural project is usually conducted by students in groups to be presented back at school.

Senior Secondary Level (S4 - S6)

HKUGA College follows the

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(HKDSE) cirriculum in its senior secondary level, managed by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA). Four mandatory classes, and most often three, occasionally two electives are chosen by students at the end of their third year to be studied in the entirety of their senior secondary level. The four mandatory classes include Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics Compulsory Part, and Citizenship and Social Development (after 2024

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, in lieu of Liberal Studies). The electives typically include

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, Chemistry,

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, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Literature in English, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies,

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and

, although the availability varies depending on the year and staff present to teach. Students additionally go on a one-week trip to either

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to provide services for underprivileged students in Secondary 4.

10th Anniversary

HKUGAC's 10th Anniversary Open Day celebrations was held on the 5th and 6 December 2015. The school campus was opened to the public. It was estimated that 3000 visitors in total toured the campus. Students performed a

lion dance F Lion dance () is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume to bring good luck and fortune. The lion dance is usually performed during the Chinese New Y ...

, singing etc. for the visitors in the Opening Ceremony. A musical play named "Extravaganza" was arranged in the Closing Ceremony.

References

External links

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Website of Hong Kong University Graduates Association Education Foundation
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