Bishop Paschang Catholic School
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Bishop Paschang Catholic School is a government aided whole day Roman Catholic coeducational primary school located in Kowloon Bay
, Kowloon
, Hong Kong
. It was founded by the Maryknoll
Fathers in 1969. The school is in Primary One Admission Net 46 of Kwun Tong
.
(Cantonese
) as the main medium of instruction, in line with the prevailing education policy set by the Hong Kong government. The sponsoring body is the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, commonly known as the Maryknoll
Fathers.
Fr Anthony Vincent Brenann MM picked up the role of Supervisor in 2004. The School employed an expert in curriculum design, Ms Chan Mei Hing, in 2009 to succeed the retiring headmaster, Mr Au Wing Cheung. Besides the supervisor and the headmistress, members of the Incorporated Management Committee (2010–2012) consists of Rev Fr. Thomas Anthony Peyton, Mr Joseph Lai, Mr Lee Ping Hing, Mr Au Wing Cheung, Mr Martin Lai, Ms Rosa Chan, Ms Priscilla Ko, Ms Stefy Wong, Ms Yip Miu Yee and Mr K.F. Chan.
spirit to serve those in need, and to preach the good news of Jesus. The school places high importance on moral values, so that pupils can become citizens who can walk the talk of “Love thy neighbours” of Jesus Christ.
AM section moved to Kowloon Bay
in 2002 and became a full day school.
Headmasters of Bishop Paschang Memorial School PM Section in Ngau Tau Kok
PM section of Bishop Paschang Memorial School became full day school in 2002.
Headmasters of Bishop Paschang Memorial School Full Day School in Ngau Tau Kok
Full day school of Bishop Paschang Memorial School was merged with Bishop Paschang Catholic School in Kowloon Bay
in 2008.
Headmasters of Bishop Paschang Catholic School in Kowloon Bay
Bishop Paschang Catholic School places high importance on moral education and participated in the “Marathon 101 Education Program”. In 2009, they invited the blind marathon winner Henry Wanyoike
and his leading runner Joseph Kibunja to the school to share with pupils their labour.
The School places priority in both Chinese and English learning. The school promotes English
reading program throughout, aiming at improving language skills of pupils and was a participant in the SCOLAR English Language Camp for Primary 4 Students in 2002. In addition, the school uses “Putonghua” (Mandarin) in all Chinese lessons from P1 to P3.
There are a number of different extra-curricular activities for pupils to choose. The Bishop Paschang Catholic School Alumni Association also awards an “A life body skill” scholarship to those pupils with outstanding performance in sports and arts.
and Kowloon Bay
campus. These two supporting bodies help the school in organizing activities and award scholarships to pupils.
Kowloon Bay
Kowloon Bay is a bay located at the east of the Kowloon Peninsula and north of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is the eastern portion of Victoria Harbour, between Hung Hom and Lei Yue Mun...
, Kowloon
Kowloon
Kowloon is an urban area in Hong Kong comprising the Kowloon Peninsula and New Kowloon. It is bordered by the Lei Yue Mun strait in the east, Mei Foo Sun Chuen and Stonecutter's Island in the west, Tate's Cairn and Lion Rock in the north, and Victoria Harbour in the south. It had a population of...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. It was founded by the Maryknoll
Maryknoll
Maryknoll is a name shared by three organizations that are part of the Roman Catholic Church and whose joint focus is on the overseas mission activity of the Catholic Church in the United States...
Fathers in 1969. The school is in Primary One Admission Net 46 of Kwun Tong
Kwun Tong
Kwun Tong is an area in Kwun Tong District, situated at the eastern part of the Kowloon Peninsula, and its boundary stretches from Lion Rock in the north to Lei Yue Mun in the south, and from the winding paths of Kowloon Peak in the east to the north coast of the former Kai Tak Airport runway in...
.
Timeline
Bishop Paschang Catholic School is a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government aided whole day coeducational primary school. With the exception of English and Putonghua (Mandarin) lessons, the school employs ChineseChinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
(Cantonese
Cantonese
Cantonese is a dialect spoken primarily in south China.Cantonese may also refer to:* Yue Chinese, the Chinese language that includes Cantonese* Cantonese cuisine, the cuisine of Guangdong province...
) as the main medium of instruction, in line with the prevailing education policy set by the Hong Kong government. The sponsoring body is the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, commonly known as the Maryknoll
Maryknoll
Maryknoll is a name shared by three organizations that are part of the Roman Catholic Church and whose joint focus is on the overseas mission activity of the Catholic Church in the United States...
Fathers.
- 1969 founded – Bishop Paschang Catholic School was formerly known as the “Bishop Paschang Memorial School”, originally located in Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was founded by Maryknoller, Rev Fr. John M Mcloughlin MM. Initially, there were an AM section and a PM section. Fr. Mcloughlin named the school after another Maryknoller Bishop Adolph John PaschangAdolph John PaschangBishop Adolph John Paschang was an American Maryknoll Catholic priest, missionary, relief worker and educator working in southern part of China in the early 20th century.-Early life:...
). - 1971 – First Primary 6 graduation of the AM section of Bishop Paschang Memorial School
- 1972 – First Primary 6 graduation of the PM section of Bishop Paschang Memorial School
- 1975 – First batch of pupils who studied from P1 up to P6 graduated in the year of 1975
- 1979 – 10th anniversary
- 1994 -- 25th anniversary, publication of 25th anniversary memorial booklet
- 1999 – Bishop Paschang Catholic School Parents-Teachers Association founded
- 2002 – AM section of Bishop Paschang Memorial School moved to the new campus in Kowloon BayKowloon BayKowloon Bay is a bay located at the east of the Kowloon Peninsula and north of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is the eastern portion of Victoria Harbour, between Hung Hom and Lei Yue Mun...
, became a full day school and was renamed Bishop Paschang Catholic School. New campus is situated in a school village next to Richland GardensRichland GardensRichland Gardens is a Home Ownership Scheme and Private Sector Participation Scheme in Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, near Kai Yip Estate. It was jointly developed by Hong Kong Housing Authority and Shui On...
, opposite to Kai Yip Estate, of Y2K design by the Architectural Services Department of HKSAR government. PM section of Bishop Paschang Memorial School stayed in Ngau Tau KokNgau Tau KokNgau Tau Kok is an area of Kowloon, Hong Kong, located at the northern part of Kwun Tong District, next to Kowloon Bay. It covers Jordan Valley, Ngau Tau Kok and Upper Kwun Tong town centre. The population of Ngau Tau Kok exceeds 210,000...
but became a full day school as well. - 2003 – SARS outbreak in Amoy GardensAmoy GardensAmoy Gardens is a high-density middle-class private housing estate in Hong Kong completed from 1981 to 1987...
, Ngau Tau KokNgau Tau KokNgau Tau Kok is an area of Kowloon, Hong Kong, located at the northern part of Kwun Tong District, next to Kowloon Bay. It covers Jordan Valley, Ngau Tau Kok and Upper Kwun Tong town centre. The population of Ngau Tau Kok exceeds 210,000...
. Bishop Paschang Memorial School in Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate was seriously affected too. - 2006 – Incorporated Management Committee founded according to the Section 40BU of the Education Ordinance 2004
- 2007 – Bishop Paschang Catholic School Alumni Association founded
- 2008 – All remaining classes of Bishop Paschang Memorial School in Ngau Tau KokNgau Tau KokNgau Tau Kok is an area of Kowloon, Hong Kong, located at the northern part of Kwun Tong District, next to Kowloon Bay. It covers Jordan Valley, Ngau Tau Kok and Upper Kwun Tong town centre. The population of Ngau Tau Kok exceeds 210,000...
were relocated to Bishop Paschang Catholic School in Kowloon Bay. A 39th anniversary special memorial booklet was published to commemorate this event. The campus in Ngau Tau KokNgau Tau KokNgau Tau Kok is an area of Kowloon, Hong Kong, located at the northern part of Kwun Tong District, next to Kowloon Bay. It covers Jordan Valley, Ngau Tau Kok and Upper Kwun Tong town centre. The population of Ngau Tau Kok exceeds 210,000...
was then handed back to the HKSAR government, and was subsequently demolished together with the rest of the Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate. The migration from Bishop Paschang Memorial School in Ngau Tau KokNgau Tau KokNgau Tau Kok is an area of Kowloon, Hong Kong, located at the northern part of Kwun Tong District, next to Kowloon Bay. It covers Jordan Valley, Ngau Tau Kok and Upper Kwun Tong town centre. The population of Ngau Tau Kok exceeds 210,000...
to Bishop Paschang Catholic School in Kowloon BayKowloon BayKowloon Bay is a bay located at the east of the Kowloon Peninsula and north of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is the eastern portion of Victoria Harbour, between Hung Hom and Lei Yue Mun...
was then completed. The campus in Lower Nga Tau Kok Estate were twice opened to the public to visit on 8 March 2008 and 20 July 2008. Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate was the last one of its kind of resettlementResettlementResettlement:*can refer to voluntary or involuntary human migration*can be a euphemism for forced migration*can be a euphemism for population transfer...
estate built by the Hong Kong Government, therefore, the news of demolishing it swept the territory arousing lots of collective recollection effect. The open day of Bishop Paschang Memorial School on 8 March 2008 was thus reported by local newspapers in Hong Kong. - 2009 – 40th anniversary – Bishop Paschang Catholic School Parent-Teacher Association, Bishop Paschang Catholic School Alumni Association and the School jointly published a memorial booklet. In addition, a memorial mass was held in the school by Bishop John Tong HonJohn Tong HonJohn Tong Hon is a bishop of the Catholic Church. In his youth, he spent ten years living in Huadu, Guangzhou before returning to Hong Kong. He earned a master's degree in philosophy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong before going on to doctoral studies at the Pontifical Urbaniana...
of the Catholic Diocese of Hong KongCatholic Diocese of Hong KongThe Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong is a Latin Rite ordinary diocese of the Catholic Church headed by Bishop John Tong Hon. Though the bishop is subject to the Roman Pontiff, he is not the vicar of the latter: he governs it in his own name. The diocese takes its name from the see city, the community...
Serving those in need
Bishop Paschang Catholic School is a government aided school, started to adopt forward small class teaching in 2010. Starting from 2010, the School enrolls five primary one classes, totaling 125 pupils intake every year. Most pupils are from grass root families in the neighborhood. There are now about 800 pupils altogether. Secondary schools that graduates attended include La Salle College, Wah Yan College, Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, Ying Wah College, King’s College, Cheung Chuk Shan College, Shatin Government Secondary School, Sing Yin Secondary School, St Paul’s School, and St. Catherine’s School for Girls. Occupation of graduates include doctors, lawyers, accountants, pharmacists, professors, principals, teachers, professional athletes, actors, administrative officers, and engineers.Fr Anthony Vincent Brenann MM picked up the role of Supervisor in 2004. The School employed an expert in curriculum design, Ms Chan Mei Hing, in 2009 to succeed the retiring headmaster, Mr Au Wing Cheung. Besides the supervisor and the headmistress, members of the Incorporated Management Committee (2010–2012) consists of Rev Fr. Thomas Anthony Peyton, Mr Joseph Lai, Mr Lee Ping Hing, Mr Au Wing Cheung, Mr Martin Lai, Ms Rosa Chan, Ms Priscilla Ko, Ms Stefy Wong, Ms Yip Miu Yee and Mr K.F. Chan.
Mission
The school was founded on the MaryknollMaryknoll
Maryknoll is a name shared by three organizations that are part of the Roman Catholic Church and whose joint focus is on the overseas mission activity of the Catholic Church in the United States...
spirit to serve those in need, and to preach the good news of Jesus. The school places high importance on moral values, so that pupils can become citizens who can walk the talk of “Love thy neighbours” of Jesus Christ.
Supervisors
- Rev. Fr. John M. Mcloughlin, M.M. (1969–1980)
- Rev. Fr. Peter Alphonsus Reilly, M.M. (1980–1994)
- Rev. Fr. Howard D. Trube, M.M. (1994–1995)
- Rev. Fr. Thomas Anthony Peyton, M.M. (1995–2004)
- Rev. Fr. Anthony Vincent Brennan, M.M. (2004 – now)
Headmasters
Headmasters of Bishop Paschang Memorial School AM Section in Ngau Tau KokNgau Tau Kok
Ngau Tau Kok is an area of Kowloon, Hong Kong, located at the northern part of Kwun Tong District, next to Kowloon Bay. It covers Jordan Valley, Ngau Tau Kok and Upper Kwun Tong town centre. The population of Ngau Tau Kok exceeds 210,000...
- Mr Chan Man Wai (1969–1984)
- Ms Yeung Yuen Man (1984–1992)
- Mr Leung Kwok Hung (1992–2001)
- Mr Lee Ping Hing (2001–2002)
AM section moved to Kowloon Bay
Kowloon Bay
Kowloon Bay is a bay located at the east of the Kowloon Peninsula and north of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is the eastern portion of Victoria Harbour, between Hung Hom and Lei Yue Mun...
in 2002 and became a full day school.
Headmasters of Bishop Paschang Memorial School PM Section in Ngau Tau Kok
Ngau Tau Kok
Ngau Tau Kok is an area of Kowloon, Hong Kong, located at the northern part of Kwun Tong District, next to Kowloon Bay. It covers Jordan Valley, Ngau Tau Kok and Upper Kwun Tong town centre. The population of Ngau Tau Kok exceeds 210,000...
- Mr Lau Neng Chung (1969–1976)
- Mr Lee Tai Chung (1976–1991)
- Mr Leung Kwok Hung (1991–1992)
- Mr Sun Leung Shek (1992–1996)
- Mr Lee Ping Hing (1996–2001)
- Mr Au Wing Cheung (2001–2002)
PM section of Bishop Paschang Memorial School became full day school in 2002.
Headmasters of Bishop Paschang Memorial School Full Day School in Ngau Tau Kok
Ngau Tau Kok
Ngau Tau Kok is an area of Kowloon, Hong Kong, located at the northern part of Kwun Tong District, next to Kowloon Bay. It covers Jordan Valley, Ngau Tau Kok and Upper Kwun Tong town centre. The population of Ngau Tau Kok exceeds 210,000...
- Mr Au Wing Cheung (2002–2006)
- Ms Au Suk Yan (2006–2008)
Full day school of Bishop Paschang Memorial School was merged with Bishop Paschang Catholic School in Kowloon Bay
Kowloon Bay
Kowloon Bay is a bay located at the east of the Kowloon Peninsula and north of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is the eastern portion of Victoria Harbour, between Hung Hom and Lei Yue Mun...
in 2008.
Headmasters of Bishop Paschang Catholic School in Kowloon Bay
Kowloon Bay
Kowloon Bay is a bay located at the east of the Kowloon Peninsula and north of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is the eastern portion of Victoria Harbour, between Hung Hom and Lei Yue Mun...
- Mr Lee Ping Hing (2002–2006)
- Mr Au Wing Cheung (2006–2009)
- Ms Chan Mei Hing (2009 – now)
Facilities
The campus in Kowloon Bay is of Year 2000 design by the Architectural Services Department of the Hong Kong SAR government, the current Hong Kong Government standard design for school buildings.Bishop Paschang Catholic School places high importance on moral education and participated in the “Marathon 101 Education Program”. In 2009, they invited the blind marathon winner Henry Wanyoike
Henry Wanyoike
Henry Wanyoike is a Kenyan athlete. He is blind and competes in the Paralympics and in marathon racing.-Early career:Wanyoike is one of the world’s fastest runners...
and his leading runner Joseph Kibunja to the school to share with pupils their labour.
The School places priority in both Chinese and English learning. The school promotes English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
reading program throughout, aiming at improving language skills of pupils and was a participant in the SCOLAR English Language Camp for Primary 4 Students in 2002. In addition, the school uses “Putonghua” (Mandarin) in all Chinese lessons from P1 to P3.
There are a number of different extra-curricular activities for pupils to choose. The Bishop Paschang Catholic School Alumni Association also awards an “A life body skill” scholarship to those pupils with outstanding performance in sports and arts.
Supporting bodies
Bishop Paschang Catholic School Parent-Teacher Association was founded in 1999. Bishop Paschang Catholic School Alumni Association was founded in 2007. Through the years active members of the alumni association have been extended to graduates of all years from both Ngau Tau KokNgau Tau Kok
Ngau Tau Kok is an area of Kowloon, Hong Kong, located at the northern part of Kwun Tong District, next to Kowloon Bay. It covers Jordan Valley, Ngau Tau Kok and Upper Kwun Tong town centre. The population of Ngau Tau Kok exceeds 210,000...
and Kowloon Bay
Kowloon Bay
Kowloon Bay is a bay located at the east of the Kowloon Peninsula and north of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is the eastern portion of Victoria Harbour, between Hung Hom and Lei Yue Mun...
campus. These two supporting bodies help the school in organizing activities and award scholarships to pupils.
School Song
The founding headmaster, Mr Chan Man Wai, invited the classical music composer from Taiwan, Mr Huang You Di, to compose the school song. Lyrics were written by Mr Lee Shi Shou who was the father of the second headmaster of Bishop Paschang Memorial School pm section.Titbits
- The Bishop Walsh Memorial School was also founded by the MaryknollMaryknollMaryknoll is a name shared by three organizations that are part of the Roman Catholic Church and whose joint focus is on the overseas mission activity of the Catholic Church in the United States...
Fathers in Hong Kong in 1963. When Bishop Paschang Memorial School was set up in 1969, most of the senior staff was transferred from Bishop Walsh Memorial School. Mr Chan Kai Yin, the husband of Ms Yeung Yuen Man, the second headmistress of Bishop Paschang Memorial School, was the headmaster of Bishop Walsh Memorial School before he retired. During the recruitment of headmaster of Bishop Paschang Memorial School in 2009, Mr Chan Kai Yin was on the selection board.
- School song of another Maryknoll Father school, Bishop Walsh Memorial School, was also composed by the same composer and lyrist.
Alumni
- Ms HO Ka Lai – former Hong Kong Fencing Team member
- Mr POON Man TikPoon Man TikPoon Man Tik is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Ngai.-School:Poon spent his primary school life in Bishop Paschang Memorial School, graduated in 1987 His younger brother, Poon Man Chun, another professional soccer player in Hong Kong also studied in the same primary...
– former Hong Kong soccer team member - Mr POON Man Chun – younger brother of Poon Man TikPoon Man TikPoon Man Tik is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Ngai.-School:Poon spent his primary school life in Bishop Paschang Memorial School, graduated in 1987 His younger brother, Poon Man Chun, another professional soccer player in Hong Kong also studied in the same primary...
, also a former Hong Kong soccer team member - Ms Myolie WU – Hong Kong TV actor
- Ms LEE Wai Sze – Hong Kong cycling team member (2010 Guangzhou Asia Games Gold Medalist)
Further reading
- Christ the Worker Parish
- Supervisors of Bishop Paschang Catholic School
- Headmasters of Bishop Paschang Catholic School
- Photo of founding teachers
- Photo of teachers in 1994
- Couplet presented by Mr Lau Neng Chung, founding headmaster of Bishop Paschang Memorial School, at the 40th anniversary of the School
- Staff photos in 2009
- Bishop Paschang Catholic School school song
- Graduation song written by deceased teacher Mr Fong Lai Man in 1975
- Jumgoo sunsite.cn
- Fr. Paschang with Latin students at Yangjiang, China, 1924 from USC digital library Website
- Children enjoying firecrackers at Jiangmen, China, 1947 from USC digital library Website
- Maryknoll priests at Dongzhen, China, 1922 from USC digital library Website
- Sacred Heart Hospital staff, Toishan, China, ca. 1949 from USC digital library Website
- Maryknoll Priests and Sisters at Hong Kong, China, ca. 1925 from USC digital library Website
- Fr. Paschang and graduating class at Gaozhou, Maoming, China, 1926 from USC digital library Website
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Jiangmen天主教柏德學校
