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On 30th August, 2016, five F5 and F6 students attended the “Aspiring Medical Students” Information Session held by The Hong Kong Medical Society of United Kingdom (HKMSUK) at the Chinese International School. HKMUSK is a newly-founded student led non-profit organisation started by university students from Hong Kong who are currently studying Medicine in the UK. Three current medical students who are studying at Imperial College and the University College of London were the speakers for the talk. Their sharing was very detailed and comprehensive as they described the different medical schools in the UK, their application processes, interview experiences and lives after becoming a medical student in the UK. The speakers also went through some useful tips and sample questions of the UKCAT and BMAT admission tests, which are required by many medical schools in the UK. They also gave advices on the techniques of how to ask appropriate questions at the end of interviews. The talk was very informative and helpful to students who would like to apply for medicine in the UK. |
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2015-16 Pilot Career Programme for Non-Chinese Speaking Students offered by Caritas |
During the school year of 2015-16, our school was invited by Caritas Hong Kong, which has been commissioned by The Hong Kong Education Bureau to take part in their Pilot Career Programme for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students in secondary schools. As most career-related information and career opportunities provided to students in Hong Kong are in Chinese, the programme helped to bridge the language gap by providing English-based career information and experiences to our NCS students and parents. We are pleased to announce that the pilot programme was launched in our school with great success! A small group consisting of 18 Form 2 and Form 3 NCS students participated in the programme from March to August 2016. Creative activities were designed for this purpose and social workers from Caritas helped students to understand what they were each suited for in terms of personality, ambition and skill. The experience was further enriched by job visits to multiple workplaces, which students had previously expressed interest in. Guest speakers from different professions were also invited to share their career journey with the students. It was truly a valuable experience for the students! At the conclusion of the programme, students were given a list of possible job options formulated from a test they had completed in the earlier days of the workshop. All the students felt that the programme has helped them to explore different career options and brought them a step closer to achieving their goals. Given the successful implementation of the programme in 2015-16, the programme will be provided to our F2 NCS students in 2016-17. |
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On 12th July, 2016, three professors from Pembroke College of the University of Oxford, Professor Andre Furger, Professor Hannah Smithson and Professor Mark Fricker, as well as Dame Lynne Brindley, Master of Pembroke College and Ms. Jennifer Ma from ARCH Education came to SPCS. In the first part of the event, students participated in inspiring mock tutorial sessions with the professors on medical science, biological science and psychology. Students learnt to integrate knowledge from different disciplines in science and to think beyond the curriculum. Through the admissions talk, students and parents also found out more about the course structure, interviews and admissions requirements of this world-class university. The guests were then taken on a school tour accompanied by Rev. Sr. Margaret where they were introduced to the distinguishing features of our school. Overall, this event was an invaluable one as Paulinians were able to gain insights into how small group tutorials of science subjects and interviews are conducted in Oxford. |
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On 9th July, 2016, our Careers Counsellor, Ms. Keung and Ms. Jennifer Ma from ARCH Education enlightened prospective Oxbridge applicants from F4 and F5 on the application processes for these two top universities. Students were walked through each step - from personal statements, admission tests, interviews, to scholarships, the pooling process, and the collegiate system. Past and current Oxbridge students were also invited to share with us their experiences at the two universities. Students gained a deeper insight into the cultures of Oxford and Cambridge respectively, and were introduced to the differences between the testing systems, the courses provided, the environments, and more. After the workshop, students found themselves much better informed and enthusiastic towards the preparation and application process, as well as the undergraduate study experience at Oxbridge. |
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On 28th June, 2016, all Form 4 students attended a workshop organized by the school’s Careers Team. The workshop was designed according to “Career Mapping”, a booklet given to the students as a career development tool. Through talks and discussions, students were able to identify careers of their choice as well as their work values. They also learnt how to set short term and long term goals and ways to implement their action plans. Furthermore, the workshop enabled the students to discover and explore their Holland Codes, which not only gave them a better understanding of their strengths but also enabled them to match their personalities with their career choices. In addition, they were updated on their opportunities for further studies and the entry requirements of different universities. Overall, this informative and self-reflective workshop was successful in equipping the students with the information that they would need to plan their future studies. |
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On 13th December 2015, 13 SPCS students attended the event, ‘Career’s Network: 15 Careers a day’ organized by ARCH Education. The program commenced with Ms Jennifer Ma of Arch Education conducting an interesting and engaging CV and Career Workshop and an Interview Skills Workshop. These workshops greatly helped in understanding and learning how to write a cover letter and an impressive CV. We were also coached on how to prepare for interviews and respond to possible interview questions. During the workshop, we we were split into separte small groups for a panel discussion. The discussion in each group was led by a a young and accomplished leader in his/her respective field. These leaders highlighted the skills, traits and knowledge that graduates must possess before they can be considered for employment by potential employers. They also discussed the myths and misconceptions about some industries. Later, a discussion about career growth and career transition also took place. Subsequent to the group discussions, there were also industry-specific breakout sessions. Students were now reorganized into new groups, in accordance with career choice. Finally, the day ended with a tea session where the participants were able to exchange their views in a relaxed and casual setting. Overall, the workshop was a meaningful event for all of us as we all got an opportunity to learn more about different career paths that await us in the future. |
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On 17th November, 2015, havingMr. David Rice, the admissions manager of the University of Birmingham Law School, came to our school to explain to our Form 4 to 6 students about the different Law courses available at the university and their entry requirements. officerThe students were excited to hear about the wide range of modules available in their various law programmes, for instance, criminology, bioethics, counter terrorism law, and international human rights law, as well as their unique and CEPLAR service, which gives students opportunities opportunitiesy to experience law in action, Mr. Rice also introduced the beautiful town of Birmingham and the university’s self-sufficient campus with the numerous facilities available there. Overall, the students found the talk very useful becausein giving them a better idea about studying Law at the University of Birmingham and what the Law School expects from applicants. |
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September 25 – October 8: Form 4 and Form 5 Careers Video Competition
October 26 (Form Period): Form 1 – Form 3 Careers Quiz October 28 (DIP): Career Talk on the Hong Kong Disciplined Services October 29 Afterschool): Orbis NGO Talk October 30 (Afterschool): Oxbridge Interview Workshop |
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With the aim to enhance students’ knowledge on career-related topics, the Careers Team organized a video competition for Form 4 and 5 classes during October. Each class was tasked to produce a 5-8 minutes video clip on topics such as
• the Dos and Don’ts in a job interview • information day of local universities • considerations when deciding the future pathway The videos were judged based on the engagement of the video clip with the audience as well as the extent of useful information provided. The three best videos in this competition were from Forms 5S, 5P and 4P. |
 
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Form 1 – Form 3 Careers Quiz |
The Interclass Careers Quiz for Form 1 to Form 3 students was successfully held on 26th October. The purpose of the quiz was to arouse the students’ awareness on the importance of life and career planning at an early stage. This 20 minute quiz had two separates parts - Part A and Part B.
Questions from part A were based on careers video competition for Form 4s and 5s held earlier. Part B involved questions to test the junior form students’ knowledge on careers related topics. |
Winners of the F1 – F3 Careers Quiz Congratulations | |
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On 28th October 2015, twenty Form 5 students participated in a careers talk by two of the eight official uniformed forces under the Hong Kong Disciplined Services: the Hong Kong Fire Services Department and the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department. The talk was held in the lecture theatre at EDB Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre. Over 200 students from more than 10 schools attended the talk. Officers from the two departments introduced to the audience the entrance requirements and job descriptions of various posts. They also covered in detail the employment opportunities as well as salary and benefits for these jobs. The students found these talks very informative and useful. |
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On 29th October 2105, our alumnus and former head prefect, Miss Theodora Yeung, gave us a talk on Orbis, the non-governmental organization where she is employed. The theme of her talk was “The Road Less Travelled”. Through this very informative talk, our students learned a lot about the running of NGOs, the daily operation of Orbis Flying Hospital, and the role of Orbis Hong Kong as a “fundraising back office” to raise funds to support services provided worldwide. Miss Yeung also shared her personal experiences with the students such as on choosing subjects at school, deciding on her major at university and finally a fulfilling career. Her inspirational talk was much appreciated by the students. |
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2015 Oxbridge Interview Workshop |
On 30th October, 2015, representatives from ARCH Education came to our school to share with our current and prospective Oxbridge applicants on ways to prepare for Oxbridge interviews. Ms. Emma Humphries first outlined the collegiate system and differences between the courses provided by Oxford and Cambridge. Students were then split into groups with several discipline specific tutors from ARCH according to their chosen subjects. The tutors simulated Oxbridge style interviews and shared with students how to answer questions skillfully to better demonstrate their knowledge and enthusiasm towards the subject. Students found the workshop inspiring and helpful towards their applications to these top universities. |
 
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Cleft Lip Mission |
On 25th October 2015, five students (Vanessa Sze 6P, Tiffany Chu 6A, Kelly Au-Yeung 6S, Christy Chan 6S and Tina Ip 5P) accompanied by Ms. S. Keung and Ms. M. Leung joined Dr. Abbie Li and Dr. Candy Chan in attending the Huiyang District Medical Association and Medical Mission For Children (MMFC) Forum on Cleft Lip and Palate in Huiyang, China. The MMFC team comprising of volunteer ENT surgeons, anesthetist, dentists and nurses from the US and HK collaborated with doctors from Huiyang People’s Hospital to provide free consultation, surgical and post-operative treatment to underprivileged children, including orphans, from various regions in China suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate. Upon arrival, the students joined a hospital tour and visited the surgical ward at the hospital. The highlight of the trip was shadowing the doctors’ consultation session at the out-patient clinic, where students had the opportunity to observe closely the clinical assessment process, as well as the medical conditions of cleft lip and palate patients. The students also attended the medical forum in the afternoon, where the specialists came together to discuss the exact treatment of each case. Throughout the trip, the students witnessed the passion and professionalism of the volunteer doctors and how they showed empathy toward the suffering of patients and their families and caregivers. The students found the experience extremely rewarding and inspirational, further affirming their desire to strive for their medical career goals and work hard to help those in need. |
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Admission Talk – University of Birmingham |
On 23rd September 2015, our school had the pleasure of hosting Ms Alexa Haslam, International Admissions Officer at the University of Birmingham, who visited our school to give the students an insight into higher education in the UK and at the University in particular. After all the students had introduced themselves and expressed their areas of interest for undergraduate studies, Ms Haslam went on to discuss in detail the entrance requirements for the University. She explained how the University could provide the right fit for some of the students who are keen on higher education in UK. Ms Haslam also introduced Birmingham’s campus life to us. A question-answer session that followed at the end of the talk was indeed very useful as Ms Haslam was able to address and discuss in detail specific queries of the students. |
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