Careers and Further Studies @ SPCS


The 2015 Global Aspiring Medic Conference
On 11th July, 2015 (Saturday), five of our Paulinians attended the Global Aspiring Medic Conference organised by ARCH Education in The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. Paulinians joined four booth sessions and four talks during the one-day programme, covering a wide range of themes related to the healthcare industry, for example Chinese medicine, radiology, psychology, diabetes, medical research and of course information about global medical schools admission. Paulinians who aspire to work in the healthcare industry were greatly inspired and found further direction as to work as a medical worker in the future. Students each received a certificate as appreciation for their participation and support to the event.


F.4 Career Workshop
On 8th July, 2015, the Form 4 students attended a one-day Career Workshop at school hall organised by the school Careers Team based on "Career Mapping", a career development tool for senior secondary school students in Hong Kong. Students learned a variety of transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes, as well as a series of career-building strategies. Through the workshop, the students gained a deeper understanding about the importance of personal growth, setting short and long term study and career goals, and how to transform their plans into actions through discussions and interactive activities. Besides, students had the opportunity to explore different university courses and occupations that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest assessment tool - the Holland Code. They also learned how to prepare their Student Learning Profile, which would provide a solid foundation for their further studies and career development. After attending this comprehensive and informative workshop, students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals, but are also better equipped in setting and achieving them during their senior secondary school years.









160th Anniversary Open Days (4th – 6th July) - Careers & Further Studies Room
Aiming to increase visitors’ understanding towards life education as well as the diversified study pathways that are offered around the world, the Careers Room was divided into a total of 6 stations, with each representing a ‘stage’ of life education. During the Open Days, the Careers Team teachers and Careers prefects showed their hospitality to the visitors and ardently explained to them the details of each station. From the details of various entrance exams to the diversified study pathways, and from the job-shadowing experiences to the ‘do’s and ‘don’t’s during interviews, all information and messages were effectively transmitted to the visitors during the Open Days. In a nutshell, the Careers Room was a success and thanks must be given to the Careers Team teachers as well as students for their hard-work and support throughout.



Tsinghua University Admission Talk
On 15th May 2015, two admission tutors and two student representatives from Tsinghua University visited our school to give an admission talk. The admission tutors briefly introduced to the students the application requirements, while the student representatives shared their life-changing learning experience in Tsinghua University. Students found the talk inspiring and useful, and it has deepened their understanding about studying in mainland China.



Study in France
On 7th November 2014, we were very happy to have Miss Lavender Cheung, the Academic officer and the representative of the Campus France from the Consulate General of France In Hong Kong and Macau to give a talk on Further Studies in France. French club and Careers Team jointly organized the talk. Miss Cheung started with a very basic introduction of France and its specialties. This gave students the chance to improve their existing knowledge of the country and further discover some interesting facts. Regarding Further studies in France, Miss Cheung talked about the various courses that students can do in Universities and the different types of schools that exist in France. She also talked about the expenses that students will have studying in France and the different financial help that overseas students can gain. Overall, the talk was quite informative and engaging.


Oxbridge Sharing Session
On the 7th November, 2014, admissions tutors from Cambridge, as well as representatives from ARCH Education came to our school to share with our current and prospective Oxbridge applicants on how to perform better in Oxbridge interviews. Ms. Emma Humphries from ARCH first introduced the features and differences between Oxford and Cambridge, as well as what students should expect from these universities. Then, she gave a brief introduction of the four Cambridge admissions tutors and ARCH instructor, who have rich experiences in teaching and admissions in Oxbridge. The students were divided into discipline specific groups according to their subjects of interest, and matching tutors were assigned to each group to share interview skills with students. The tutors simulated interviews which encouraged students to think more about the academically related questions and answer questions skillfully to demonstrate their knowledge. Students found the workshop inspiring and helpful towards their applications to these top universities.



Report on Careers Week (27 Oct – 31 Oct 2014) October 14, 16, 23 and 27 (Afterschool): JUPAS / NONJUPAS Sharing Sessions October 30 (Form Period): Form 1 – Form 3 Careers Quiz October 31 (Afterschool): Careers Talk on “Marketing Industry”

Careers Talk – Marketing Industry
On 31st October, around 30 Form 5 and Form 6 students attended an inspirational talk by Ms Carman Cheung, an alumnus of our school, on the Marketing industry. Ms Cheung, who started studying BBA (Law) at HKU but decided not to finish her Law degree after the third year in order to pursue a career in Marketing, now works as an Assistant Brand Manager in Hong Kong Taiwan Olay. She told us how she overcame hardships and uncertainties when she was studying at HKU. She also told us that it was not until she finished 9 internships in Law that she discovered her passion for Marketing. She shared with us the details of a brand manager’s job and the hectic pace of work she had to cope with when she first joined the industry. Emphasizing the importance of an all-rounded personality and a well-polished CV, Ms Cheung encouraged us to take part in more extra-curricular activities so that we could have a better understanding of what we wanted to study in the future. Through this sharing session, not only did we learn more about the Marketing industry, but we also realised that it is okay to be uncertain about what we want to do or be in the future. Her valuable experience and helpful suggestions were truly an inspiration for us all.