Highlights of they year
- Students Achieve Excellent Results in Public Examinations
Students in the biology program have performed outstandingly in Diploma Secondary Examinations, with some achieving the highest grades of 5** and 5* in both combined science – biology and biology subjects. Additionally, students in the top class have achieved a 100% pass rate, reflecting excellent learning outcomes and a solid foundation.
- Diverse Learning Activities Enhance Engagement
The biology classes feature a variety of learning activities, including using microscopes for observation, dissecting animals and animal organs, conducting field trips, drawing biological diagrams, and engaging in inquiry-based experiments. These hands-on experiences enhance students’ interest and participation in biology.
- Exploring Beyond the Classroom
Students participate in international excursions, having visited countries such as the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden, where they explore local natural ecosystems and engage in environmental protection activities. These experiences not only broaden students’ perspectives but also deepen their understanding and awareness of global environmental issues, fostering an open worldview.
Aims
- Enhance Interest and Curiosity:
Cultivate students’ interest in biology and stimulate their curiosity to explore life phenomena.
- Master Basic Knowledge and Skills:
Enable students to understand fundamental concepts in biology, including the life processes of plants and animals, genetics and evolution, and human physiological regulation.
- Develop Scientific Inquiry Skills:
Foster students’ scientific inquiry abilities by encouraging them to conduct experiments, make observations, and analyze data, enhancing their practical experience.
- Enhance Critical Thinking:
Promote students’ critical thinking skills, allowing them to analyze and evaluate biological problems and their solutions.
- Understand the Social Impacts of Biology:
Make students aware of the importance of biology in social, ethical, and environmental contexts, fostering a sense of responsible citizenship.
- Integrate Knowledge and Interdisciplinary Thinking:
Through a gradual learning process, help students connect different topics and develop comprehensive thinking skills.
- Build the Foundation for Future Learning:
Establish a solid foundation for students’ future studies and research in biology and related scientific fields.
Learning Objectives
| Knowledge and Understanding | Skills and Processes | Values and Attitudes |
|---|---|---|
| Gain an in-depth understanding of biological principles, concepts, and terminology. Apply biological knowledge to various contexts and understand its application in daily life. Understand current developments and issues in biology. | Develop scientific inquiry skills, including observation, questioning, hypothesis formulation, and evidence analysis. Foster critical thinking by analyzing the pros and cons of biological issues. Conduct experiments using scientific methods to accurately collect and analyze data. | Cultivate a love for learning biology and respect for nature and the biological environment. Recognize personal responsibility for environmental protection and practice a healthy lifestyle.Acknowledge the continuous development of biological knowledge and its social implications. |
Teachers
Panel Chairperson: Ms. LI WAI YEE
Teachers: Ms. CHENG TIN NOK
Links
- Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority – Biology: https://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/tc/hkdse/assessment/subject_information/category_a_subjects/hkdse_subj.html?A2&2&5
- Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department: http://www.afcd.gov.hk/web/index_c.htm
- Food and Environmental Hygiene Department: http://www.info.gov.hk/fehd/
- Department of Health: http://www.info.gov.hk/dh/
- Curriculum Development Institute, Education Bureau: http://cd.ed.gov.hk/
- Environmental Protection Department: http://www.info.gov.hk/epd/
- Water Supplies Department: http://www.info.gov.hk/wsd/index.htm
- Government Laboratory: http://www.info.gov.hk/govlab/
- Hong Kong Medical Association: http://www.hkma.com.hk/index.htm
- Hospital Authority：http://www.ha.org.hk/
- Hong Kong Biodiversity Information System (HKBIS)： http://www.nature.edu.hk/
- Hong Kong Biodiversity Museum：https://zh.hkbiodiversitymuseum.org/
- Family Planning Association of Hong Kong – Sex Education Page： http://www.famplan.org.hk/student/index.htm
- World Wildlife Fund (Hong Kong)：http://www.wwf.org.hk/chi/index.html
- Hong Kong Consumer Council：http://www.consumer.org.hk/
- Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health：http://www.info.gov.hk/hkcosh/
- Waste Reduction Committee：http://www.info.gov.hk/wrc/
External Awards
Jockey Club BEAM Plus in Schools Project – Student Ambassador Scheme
The Biology Department and the Moral and Civic Education Committee collaborated to participate in the Jockey Club Beam Plus in School project, aimed at enhancing students’ environmental awareness and practical skills. In this activity, three students explored alternative possibilities for composting kitchen waste through observation and reflection. They applied their existing subject knowledge and skills to successfully ferment the kitchen waste, generating micro-currents and creating a “kitchen waste generator.” The design by the three students received recognition from the organising body and was even featured in an interview by Sing Tao Daily at the school.
