Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School - West Kowloon

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[Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School] (West Kowloon) or 官立嘉道理爵士中學(西九龍). It is a government school. Referred to as SEKSSWK or "EK"

School Mission: To develop in students:

  • all-roundedness and multiple intelligences
  • respect for other cultures
  • a sense of social awareness and responsiblility

Contents

[edit] School Motto:

Latin: Carpe Diem (English translation: Seize the day)

[edit] Background

SEKSSWK was first established at a site in Sai Ying Poon through the generosity of the Kadoorie Family in 1890's. The Hong Kong Government assumed the school management in 1916 and the school later moved to its old site at Eastern Hospital Road. For many years, it was operated as a primary school until the 1960's with the introduction of the secondary classes. It has remained a government co-educational secondary school ever since. At the beginning of the new millennium, the school has moved into its present site, a new and very well facilitated school building with the latest modern design, progressing onwards with strength and vitality into new era ahead.

[edit] Medium of Intstruction

The medium of Instruction for the school is English. Also, students have to choose a 2nd language to study (Chinese / basic Chinese, French, Urdu, Hindi).

[edit] Facilities:

  • School Hall with (Air Conditioning)
  • Classrooms
  • Physics Lab
  • Biology Lab
  • Basketball Courts
  • Volleyball Court
  • Football Court
  • Computer Lab
  • Multi-Media Learning Centre
  • Art Room
  • Music Room
  • Culture Square
  • School Office
  • Parent's resource centre
  • Teaching resource centre
  • Social worker's office
  • Conference room
  • Staff Room
  • Student Activity Centre
  • Principal Room
  • Covered Playground
  • School Garden
  • Library
  • Parking Lots

[edit] School Houses

All students are divided into 4 houses: Red, Blue, Yellow, Green.

[edit] Clubs / Sport Team

  • Volleyball Team
  • Cricket Team
  • Hockey Team
  • Basketball Team
  • Soccer Team
  • Math Club
  • Putonghua Club
  • Badminton Club
  • Junior Police Call
  • Hong Kong Air Cadet Squadron (601)
  • Football team
  • Art Club
  • Handicraft Club
  • Cooking Club
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