Raimondi College
| Raimondi College (高主教書院） | |
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In Constantia Fortitudo | |
| Location | |
| 2 Robinson Road, Mid-levels, Hong Kong | |
| Coordinates | 22°16′42″N 114°09′12″E / 22.2783°N 114.1533°ECoordinates: 22°16′42″N 114°09′12″E / 22.2783°N 114.1533°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Band 1 EMI Secondary School |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1958 |
| Authority | Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong |
| President | Mr. Peter S. T. Lee |
| Principal | Ms. L. Lo |
| Faculty | 57 |
| Enrollment | 950 |
| Information | (852) - 2522 2159 |
| Website | http://www.raimondi.edu.hk/ |
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Raimondi College (Chinese: 高主教書院) is a prestigious, aided[1] co-educational English-medium secondary school located at Robinson Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong. It was named after Bishop Timoleon Raimondi, the first Vicar Apostolic of Hong Kong. The Raimondi College Primary-Section moved to Stubbs Road in Wan Chai in 2008.
School history
Raimondi College was opened in 1958. It was dedicated to the memory of Bishop Raimondi, the first Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong. Raimondi College was the first Catholic Diocesan secondary school established in Hong Kong. Father Joseph Carra was appointed as Supervisor and Principal.
- In 1961, Mr. Edward Chan was appointed as Principal; the Old Boys' Association was founded
- In 1964, Mr. Y. S. Mui was appointed as Principal.
- In 1966, the Parent-Teacher Association was founded.
- In 1967, three secondary 6 classes were opened after the completion of the Form 6 Building
- In 1968, Mr. A. C. Morales was appointed as Principal of secondary sectio.
- In 1969, the Student Council was founded.
- In 1971, the New Extension Building was completed.
- In 1978, the secondary section of the College became a fully aided school.
- In 1990, the Student Council was restructured and renamed as Student Union.
- In 1991, Father J. Carra, the supervisor died.
- In 1992, Father J. B. Tsang was appointed as supervisor.
- In 1995, Mr. G. W. Au was appointed as principal of secondary section.
- In 1996, renovation of Carra Hall was completed.
- In 1998, the Education Department granted approval for the Secondary Section to use English as the medium of instruction.
- In 2000, Secondary 6 & 7 became co-educational.
- In 2002, the Raimondi Old Boys' Association was renamed as Raimondi Alumni Association.
- In 2004, external school review was completed.
- In 2008, both the primary and the secondary section became co-educational.
- In 2011, the school announced the re-opening of the kindergarten section which will be located at North Point.[2]
- In 2012, Mr. Peter S. T. Lee took over as the new supervisor after the resignation of Rev. John Baptist Tsang.
- In 2013, Mr. G. W. Au, the principal, announced his retirement from the school. The principal of Lai King Catholic Secondary School, Ms. Louisa Lo took his place as the new principal in September.
Principals since 1958
| Name | Period | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Father J. Carra | 1958 - 1961 |
| 2. | Mr. Edward Chan | 1961 - 1964 |
| 3. | Mr. Y. S. Mui | 1964 - 1968 |
| 4. | Mr. A. C. Morales | 1968 - 1995 |
| 5. | Mr. G. W. Au | 1995 - 2013 |
| 6. | Ms. L. Lo | 2013 - |
Student Union since 1997
- 1997 - 1998 Ten Monkeys
- 2000 - 2001 Radio Gaga
- 2001 - 2002 Innovator
- 2002 - 2003 Gears
- 2003 - 2004 Out of ourselves(O3)
- 2004 - 2005 Nutcracker
- 2005 - 2006 Enzyme
- 2006 - 2007 Unique
- 2007 - 2008 Transformer
- 2008 - 2009 Pioneer
- 2009 - 2010 Novel
- 2010 - 2011 Sparkle
- 2011 - 2012 The 43rd Student Union (Originally as Nova)
- 2012 - 2013 Resonance
- 2013 - 2014 Libre
- 2014 - 2015 Vector
Presidents of Student Union since 1968
- 1968 - 1969 So Chick Bong Anthony
- 1969 - 1970 So Wai Ki William
- 1970 - 1971 Tse Yun Tin Paul
- 1971 - 1972 Li Pak Kun Stephen
- 1972 - 1973 Luk Kam Chung
- 1973 - 1974 Tsui Ping Benjamin
- 1974 - 1975 Luk Kam To
- 1975 - 1976 Cheng Wai Lam
- 1976 - 1977 Lo Siu Fai
- 1977 - 1978 Wong Kwok Hong
- 1978 - 1979 Poon Fook Yiu
- 1979 - 1980 Tsui Wai Man
- 1980 - 1981 Li Kit Man Eric
- 1981 - 1982 Mok Shiu Kee
- 1982 - 1983 Mak Kwok Chuen
- 1983 - 1984 Shum Tak Yuen
- 1984 - 1985 Luk Kar Yan
- 1985 - 1986 Cheung Kin Chu Anthony
- 1986 - 1987 Chan Siu Cheung
- 1987 - 1988 Yam Kar Wah
- 1988 - 1989 Mak Chun Yu
- 1989 - 1990 Jones Lionel
- 1990 - 1991 Ng Kin Chung Alvin
- 1991 - 1992 Lai Kin Chung
- 1992 - 1993 Ju Chung Wai Eric
- 1993 - 1994 Choi Kin Fai
- 1994 - 1995 Kwok King Wai Raymond
- 1995 - 1996 Ling Man Sum Larry
- 1996 - 1997 Wong Yu Bong Nicholas
- 1997 - 1998 Chan Ting Kee Paul
- 1998 - 1999 Yuk Kai Yao Keith
- 1999 - 2000 Chan Bok Man Andrew
- 2000 - 2001 Lee Kin Cheung George
- 2001 - 2002 Wong Edwin
- 2002 - 2003 Wong Yu Ting Trevor
- 2003 - 2004 Lam Tsin Wang Vick
- 2004 - 2005 Wong Kam Ming John
- 2005 - 2006 Ng Cheuk Ho
- 2006 - 2007 Ku Kerry
- 2007 - 2008 Lo Tsz Fung Wilson
- 2008 - 2009 Cheng Yin Chun Alan
- 2009 - 2010 Tong Chun Kit
- 2010 - 2011 Cheng Wai Shun Alexander
- 2011 - 2012 Chan Ho Yin Justin
- 2012 - 2013 Yuen Chi Kiu Ryan
- 2013 - 2014 Chan Chi Kin Oscar
- 2014 - 2015 Li Ling Fung Julian
Activities and Clubs
Subjects Clubs
- Chinese Society
- English Society
- Mathematics Society
- Science Association
- Social Studies Association
- Liberal Studies Society
Services and Uniformed Groups
- Community Youth Club
- Interact Club
- Junior Police Call
- Library Club
- Campus TV Team
- Red Cross Youth Unit 7
- Scouts 99th HK Group - Scout Troop and Venture Scout Unit
- Hong Kong Adventure Corps
Sports Clubs
- Sports Association
- Basketball Club
- Badminton Club
- Table-tennis Club
- Athletic Club
- Football Club
- Swimming Club
- Rugby Club
- Tennis Club
Cultural Clubs
- Art Club
- Association of Performing Arts
- English Speech and Drama Society
- Photography Club
- English Debating Society
- Wind Orchestra
- String Orchestra
- Junior Choir
- Music Society
- English Readers' Club
Religious Clubs
- Catholic Society
- Legion of Mary
- Christian Fellowship
Interests Clubs
- Anime and Model-making Club
- Bridge Club
- Chess Club
- Computer Club
- Magic Club
- AYP
- Drama Club
- Literacy Club
Disciplinary Group
- Prefect Body
Publications
- SU Bulletin - from the Student Union
- The Ripples - from the Press Association
- Extravaganza - from the English Society
- The Raimondian
School Buildings
The school consists of 3 Blocks, Block A (The Main Building), Block B (The Form Two Building), and Block C (The Form Six Building).
Raimondi College is the tallest secondary school in Hong Kong. Block A of the College has two exits, with the ground floor exit at Glenealy and the eighth floor exit at Robinson Road.
There are totally 14 floors.
Fees and Charges
Since this is an aided school there will be no annual and tuition fees. There will only be Tong Fai which is around 200 dollars for junior section and around 400 for senior section.
Facilities
1 Junior Science Laboratory, 1 Biology Laboratory, 2 Physics Laboratories and 2 Chemistry Laboratories, 3 Staff Rooms, 2 Computer Rooms, 1 CCTV Studio, 1 MMLC, 1 Counselling Room, 1 Student Union Office, 1 Library, 2 Halls, 1 Music Room, 1 Geography Room, 1 Gymnasium, 1 Art Room and 1 Home Management Room. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with IT facilities.
References
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