History of St. Paul's Co-Educational College

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In what year was St. Paul's Girls' College founded?

  • 1915 (correct)
  • 1916
  • 1927
  • 1918

What year did St. Paul's Girls' College merge with St. Paul's Boys' College?

  • 1916
  • 1915
  • 1950
  • 1945 (correct)

In what year did the school move to 33 MacDonnell road?

  • 1959
  • 1916
  • 1927 (correct)
  • 1915

In what year did the school adopt the name St. Paul's Co-educational College?

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What was the name of the school before it became co-educational?

<p>St. Paul's Girls' College</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year did the school become an IB world school?

<p>2011 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did St. Paul's acquire the new primary school site in Wong Chuk Hang?

<p>2002 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

St. Paul's Girls' College was the first school in Hong Kong which required students to wear a uniform.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is St. Paul's Co-educational College located today?

<p>33 MacDonnell Road</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of the school was responsible for the merge between St. Paul's Girls' College and St. Paul's Boys' College?

<p>Dr. Woo</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times did the school move before settling down at 33 MacDonnell Road?

<p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the school motto 'faith, hope and love' symbolize?

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Flashcards

Understanding the present in the context of the past

The ability to understand the significance of past events in shaping the present world.

Critical thinking skills

The skill of analyzing and interpreting information to form reasoned conclusions. It involves evaluating evidence, identifying biases, and presenting logical arguments.

Making reasoned judgment

The process of using relevant information and logical arguments to support a claim.

Awareness of global issues

Recognizing the interconnectedness of global events and understanding their impact on different societies.

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Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings and experiences of others in the past.

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Appreciation of the importance of historical heritage

Appreciating the importance of historical artifacts, sites, and cultural practices in preserving cultural heritage.

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Preparation for DSE or IB exam

Preparation for standardized exams like DSE or IB, focusing on the understanding and application of historical concepts and developing exam-taking skills.

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Timeline of St. Paul's Co-educational College

A chronological list of significant events in the history of St. Paul's Co-educational College, arranged in order of occurrence.

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1915

The year when St. Paul's Girls' College was founded by the Sheng Kung Hui.

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1918

The year when St. Paul's Girls' College became the first school in Hong Kong to require students to wear uniforms.

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1916

The year Dr. Catherine Woo returned from England after studying at Oxford and became the Principal of St. Paul's Girls' College.

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1927

The year when St. Paul's Girls' College moved to 33 Macdonnell Road, securing its current location.

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1945

The year when St. Paul's Girls' College merged with St. Paul's Boys' College to become St. Paul's College, marking the creation of the first co-educational college in Hong Kong.

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1950

The year when St. Paul's College was renamed St. Paul's Co-educational College, reflecting the school's continued commitment to co-education.

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St. Paul's Co-educational College Badge Design

The school motto "faith, hope and love" was prominently featured on the school badge, echoing the school's values and beliefs.

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2001

The year when the school successfully transitioned to a Direct Subsidy Scheme school, indicating a new phase in its funding and management.

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2002

The year when the school successfully secured a new primary school site in Wong Chuk Hang, signifying the school's expansion plans.

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2008

The year when the school officially opened its new primary school site in Wong Chuk Hang.

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Chronological Order

The process of arranging events in the order in which they happened, from the earliest to the latest.

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Reverse Chronological Order

Organizing events in the opposite order of their occurrence, starting with the most recent event and moving towards the past.

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1842

The year when Hong Kong Island was ceded to Britain.

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1860

The year when Kowloon was ceded to Britain, expanding British control in Hong Kong.

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1898

The year when the New Territories were leased to Britain, significantly enlarging Hong Kong's territory under British rule.

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1997

The year when Hong Kong was returned to China, marking the end of British rule.

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Constructing a Timeline

The process of creating a visual representation of historical events, arranged in chronological order along a line.

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Writing a Summary of Events

Focusing on the main ideas and leaving out unnecessary details.

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A website that provides information about the history of St. Paul's Co-educational College.

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An online video that provides a visual overview of the history of St. Paul's Co-educational College.

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Study Notes

History of St. Paul's Co-Educational College

  • Goals of the Subject: Understanding the present in the context of the past, developing critical thinking skills, increasing awareness of global issues, fostering empathy, appreciating historical heritage, preparing for DSE or IB exams, and mastering related exam skills.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding the school's history
  • Chronological arrangement of events
  • Creation of a timeline

Key Events (Chronological Order)

  • 1915: St. Paul's Girls' College was founded by the Sheng Kung Hui.
  • 1918: St. Paul's Girls' College became the first school in Hong Kong to require students to wear a uniform.
  • 1916: Dr. Catherine Woo returned from England after studying at Oxford and became principal.
  • 1927: The school moved to 33 MacDonnell Road. The pre-war building is still standing today.
  • 1942: St. Paul's Girls' College was closed due to the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong.
  • 1945: The school reopened under Dr. Woo after the Second World War, merging with St. Paul's Boys' College to become the first co-educational college in Hong Kong.
  • 1950: The school was renamed St. Paul's Co-educational College. St. Paul's Boys' College moved to Bonham Road.
  • 1952: Dr. B.M. Kotewall succeeded Dr. Woo as principal.
  • 1959: Construction of the West Wing was completed under Dr. Kotewall
  • 1984: Dr. Kotewall retired, and Mrs. Chen Lam Ngar Sheung took over as principal
  • 1985: The 7-storey Annex was completed.
  • 1999: Mrs. Chen retired, and Mr. Poon Chun Kau became principal
  • 2001: The school became a Direct Subsidy Scheme school
  • 2002: A successful application for a primary school site at Wong Chuk Hang was approved.
  • 2004: Mr. Poon Chun Kau retired, and Dr. Anissa Chan became principal
  • 2008: The Wong Chuk Hang primary school site was ready.
  • 2011: St. Paul's Co-educational College became an IB world school.

Additional Tasks

  • Find out at least two more key events in the school's history from 2000 onwards and complete the timeline. Utilize the provided website as a resource.

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