Science

Key Learning Area

Science Education

Objectives

We aim to enable students to

acquire the basic scientific knowledge and concepts for living in and contributing to a scientific and technological world;

master scientific skills in performing and designing experiments;

develop the ability to inquire and to solve problems;

be acquainted with the language of science and be equipped with the skills in communicating ideas in science related contexts;

develop curiosity and interest in science;

recognize the usefulness and limitations of science and the interactions between science, technology and society and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship, including respect for the environment and commitment to the wise use of resources;

be able to appreciate and understand the evolutionary nature of scientific knowledge;

be able to apply their acquired knowledge in solving daily life problems.

Department Members

Department Head

Mr. Lam Pui Chow

Assistant Department Head

Mr. Ho Hok Leung, Mr Lam Man Fai

Teachers

Mr. Hung Kwang Hse

Miss Chan Hau Yin

Mr Lam Hoi Ting

Miss Tsui Wai Sum

Laboratory Technicians
Mr. Li Yun Kau
Mr. Ng Chun Ming

Academic Activities

The Science Department organized science quizzes for S.1 and S.2 students. The students actively participated in the quiz.

Active participation of students in the Science Quiz

A group of S.4 students joined an online workshop on Hong Kong forests, learning biodiversity in HK and the importance of forest conservation.

S.4 students participating the online workshop on Hong Kong Forest Conservation

Students participated the science related OLE activity, using WiFi eyepieces with microscopes and iPads to observe crystal formation and microorganisms.

Students participating the science related OLE activity: Wonders of the microscopic world

Our students are demonstrating the use various laboratory equipment to the guests

This activity was organized by the HKIVE, Faculty of Engineering of HKU, Hong Kong Construction Association. 4 of our S.4 students jointed this activity. They had hands on experience of constructing a bridge.

Science Quiz (S.1-2)

The Science Department organized science quizzes for S.1 and S.2 students. Three representatives from each class were invited to participate in the quiz. Representatives studied both the textbook and some extra-curricular science books to prepare for the quiz. The students actively participated in the quiz.

Active participation of students in the Science Quiz

Student-led Science Department Activity:

Crystal DIY workshop

Around 20 students from various forms (S.1-5) joined the workshop. They had the hand on experience to design and make their own crystal stones.

Students enjoying making crystal stones with their own hands

The Science department joined the scheme of “Green Living Starter” which is held by the La Violet education. 15 S2 students in the Science Enrichment Class participated in this programme. Through the programme, students have learnt how to put the concept of green living in practice. Combining the design thinking concept and technology, students designed suitable proposal to conserve energy and keep a green living style.

Students working on their own model prototypes

Our alumni, Adans Ko conducted a talk with title “Mars Rover Curiosity from the beginning to Now” to our S4 Physics students. 39 S4D students attended the talk and they raised a lot of questions concerning the topic.

Students show great interest in the content of the talk on Mar Exploration

Outstanding Achievements

Some of our junior form (S.2-3) students joined 2021 Science Assessment Test organized by Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education, they achieved outstanding results.

Diamond Award:

Choi Tin Yan, Chow Sze Tsun

Gold Award:

Lie Yin Ting, Wong Hoi Pak Edison

Silver Award:

Chan Ka Hei, Chan Siu Yeung, Ko Yan Yu, Lam Yuet Hei, Lee Mei Wai, Mak Yan Yu, Yau Ying Shan

Bronze Award:

Chan Kam Yan, Cheng Hoi Ting, Hui Chung Tung, Hui Tsz Tung, Lau Yat Kiu,

Leung Hoi Lam, Leung Yee Lam, Mak Yau Ka, Wan Tin Lam, Yau Chi Him,

Yuen Shing Him

2021 Science Assessment Test: Awardees of the Bronze Award

Some of our S.6 students joined the Hong Kong Biology Literacy Award (2020/2021) organized by the Hong Kong Association for Science & Mathematics Education, our students achieved outstanding results.

First Class Honours: Choi Yik Chun, Kam Hoi Yi

Second Class Honours: Choi Shu Ching

Third Class Honours: Chan Shing Yan Alvin, Wang Sui Chi

Merits: Lau Ka Siu, Song Yang, Tam Tsz Ching Cheri

Students getting outstanding results in the Hong Kong Biology Literacy Award (2120/2021)

Two teams of students, which included 4 S4 (Choi Shu Ching, Chow Sze Yu, Feng Ka Ip and Wang Sui Chi) and 4 S3 (Hon Ka Fung, Leung Chiu Yat, Tsang Chi Pang and Yan Cheuk Hei) students, joined the Aurora Cup organized by the Hong Kong Polar Research Institute. Students were to draft proposal of scientific investigation for arctic research in May 2019. The S4 team got the silver award while the S3 team got the Merit award. The theme of the scientific investigation of the S4 team is Aquaponics in Arctic. On 28 June 2019, an interview was held by the reporter of Sing Tao Daily and the scientific investigation proposals submitted by the top 3 winners of the competition, which included our school, were shared.

Merit award:

S.3 Team (Hon Ka Fung, Leung Chiu Yat, Tsang Chi Pang and Yan Cheuk Hei)

Silver award:

S.4 Team (Choi Shu Ching, Chow Sze Yu, Feng Ka Ip and Wang Sui Chi)

Students getting outstanding results in the Aurora Cup 2019

Professional development initiative of the Science Department:

Lesson study on Groupwork as a pedagogical strategy to facilitate student learning in junior science

In this academic year (21-22), we have conducted a school-based professional development project in the Science Department. Using lesson study as our major development approach, we explore using groupwork as a pedagogical strategy to facilitate student learning in S.2 Integrated Science (ISC). The topics and areas covered in the project include the following: evaluating eye models, investigation design about photosynthesis, making better pH indicators, solving electric circuit puzzles and free body diagrams.

During lesson observations, active participation and high engagement of students in learning activities were common and frequent scenes in almost all lesson trials. They were highly motivated and enjoyed activity-based learning tasks.

Participating teachers actively involved in the lesson study and tried out new classroom practices, modified those practices after evaluation in order to improve the effectiveness of student learning. Teachers are highly motivated in this project and generally find the lesson studies meaningful and fruitful in enhancing student learning.