Buddhist Tai Hung College
| Buddhist Tai Hung College | |
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「明智顯悲」Translated: To instill the virtues of Modesty & Integrity, Humility & Self-discipline, Industry & Thoughtfulness, Initiative & Independence, and Care & Compassion into our students. | |
| Address | |
| 38 Cheung Fat Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon | |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary School |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Buddhism |
| Established | 1969 |
| School district |
 Hong KongSham Shui Po District |
| President | 衍空法師 |
| Dean | 31 |
| Principal | 何婉瑩女士(Ho Yuen Ying) |
| Staff | 3 |
| Faculty | 59 |
| Grades | 6 |
| Website | http://www2.bthc.edu.hk/ |
Coordinates: 22°20′24″N 114°09′29″E / 22.340108°N 114.158085°E
Buddhist Tai Hung College（Chinese: 佛教大雄中學）is located in the Cheung Sha Wan area of Sham Shui Po district of Kowloon, Hong Kong, near Caritas Medical Center. Established in 1969, it is the second established school in the Hong Kong Buddhist Association. The current principal is Ho Yuen Ying. The school is accredited with having a passing rate approximately 10% higher than that of the territory average for students in the HKCEE and Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination.[1] Students in Levels One to Three have four classes, two of which are taught in English and the other two taught in their native language. Students in levels Four to Six have five classes.[2] The school offers various subjects taught in English including Mathematics, Science, Music, and Visual Arts. The Life-wide English Learning Committee is dedicated to integrating language learning and communication confidence in English-related activities.[3]
Previous Principals
- Ng Kwong Yuen （1969-1971）
- Wong Yi Wah （1971-1981）
- Wu Man Yung （1981-2004）
- Lam So Man Wan （2004-2008）
- Ho Yuen Ying （2008-）
Notable Alumni
- Mr. Ho Shuen Man: Vice Principal, Macau University（Academy）
- Mr. Lui Hon Kuong: Associate Professor of Marketing and International Business, Lingnan University (Hong Kong)
- Mr. Siu Tak Wah: Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Hong Kong
- Mr. Chu Siu Cheng: Senior Lecturer of Language Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University
- Mr. Lo Wing Hong: News Corp. Chief Executive Officer, Sing Tao Daily
- Mr. Siu Sai Wo: Chief Executive Officer cum Chief Editor, Sing Tao Daily
- Mr. Ng Fui: Emergency Medicine Consultant & Department Head, Caritas Medical Centre[4]
References
1. "Buddhist Tai Hung College". Buddhist Tai Hung College (in Chinese). Hong Kong Buddhist Association. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
2. "School Profile". Buddhist Tai Hung College (in Chinese). Retrieved 6 April 2015.
3. "Life-wide English Learning Committee". Buddhist Tai Hung College. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
4. "Notable Alumni & Graduate Award List". Alumni Buddhist Tai Hung College (in Chinese). Buddhist Tai Hung College. 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.