Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School
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Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School (天主教伍華中學) is a boys' secondary school in San Po Kong
, Wong Tai Sin
, Hong Kong
. Founded in 1965 by Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
.
grammar school
for boys, under the sponsorship of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong.
Before moving into the new premises, with consent of the school authority of Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School
(CHESS), CHECSS was partially used by Ng Wah School school in its first year of operation, with a total of 480 junior form students (S1 to S3) in 12 classes.
On 30 March 1966, the present premises in San Po Kong were completed and were inaugurated by the then Governor of Hong Kong
, Sir David Trench on 14 April 1966.
After a donation by Mr. Ng Ping Kin, an architect
and Urban
Councillor
, the school was renamed Ng Wah College in commemoration of his father, Mr. Ng Wah. In 1974, an additional 6th floor was built to accommodate the then expanding student population.
In 1986, three standard classrooms were also in place in the covered playground. Under the School Improvement Project scheme, a new six-storey annex was built in 2000. In the same year, the three classrooms in the covered playground were converted into a bigger multi-purpose Student Activity Room.
Starting from September 2002, the school was renamed Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School in accordance with the naming system of schools under the sponsorship of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese.
In facing the challenging future, the school expects that students can contribute positively to their family and proactively to the society, with love for people, intelligence in careers, competence in communication and commitment in responsibilities.
San Po Kong
San Po Kong is an area in New Kowloon in Hong Kong. South of Wong Tai Sin and Diamond Hill, and north of the former Kai Tak International Airport, the area is bounded by Choi Hung Road and Prince Edward Road. San Po Kong is largely industrial and partly residential. Administratively, it belongs...
, Wong Tai Sin
Wong Tai Sin
Wong Tai Sin is a Chinese deity popular in Hong Kong with the power of healing. His name literally translates to the "Great Immortal Wong". Wong Tai Sin is the divine form of the individual "Wong Cho Ping".-Legend:...
, 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...
. Founded in 1965 by Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
The 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...
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History
Originally called Sanpokong Catholic College in 1965, Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School is a government aidedVoluntary aided school
A voluntary aided school is a state-funded school in England and Wales in which a foundation or trust owns the school buildings, contributes to building costs and has a substantial influence in the running of the school...
grammar school
Grammar school
A grammar school is one of several different types of school in the history of education in the United Kingdom and some other English-speaking countries, originally a school teaching classical languages but more recently an academically-oriented secondary school.The original purpose of mediaeval...
for boys, under the sponsorship of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong.
Before moving into the new premises, with consent of the school authority of Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School
Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School
Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School is a boy's secondary school situated in Choi Hung Estate, Wong Tai Sin. Established in 1966 by Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong.- 1960s :...
(CHESS), CHECSS was partially used by Ng Wah School school in its first year of operation, with a total of 480 junior form students (S1 to S3) in 12 classes.
On 30 March 1966, the present premises in San Po Kong were completed and were inaugurated by the then Governor of Hong Kong
Governor of Hong Kong
The Governor of Hong Kong was the head of the government of Hong Kong during British rule from 1843 to 1997. The governor's roles were defined in the Hong Kong Letters Patent and Royal Instructions...
, Sir David Trench on 14 April 1966.
After a donation by Mr. Ng Ping Kin, an architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
and Urban
Urban Council, Hong Kong
The Urban Council was a municipal council in Hong Kong responsible for municipal services on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon . These services were provided by the Urban Services Department. The equivalent body for the New Territories was the Regional Council.-History:The Urban Council was first...
Councillor
Councillor
A councillor or councilor is a member of a local government council, such as a city council.Often in the United States, the title is councilman or councilwoman.-United Kingdom:...
, the school was renamed Ng Wah College in commemoration of his father, Mr. Ng Wah. In 1974, an additional 6th floor was built to accommodate the then expanding student population.
In 1986, three standard classrooms were also in place in the covered playground. Under the School Improvement Project scheme, a new six-storey annex was built in 2000. In the same year, the three classrooms in the covered playground were converted into a bigger multi-purpose Student Activity Room.
Starting from September 2002, the school was renamed Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School in accordance with the naming system of schools under the sponsorship of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese.
Mission
Ng Wah Catholic Secondary School is dedicated to nurturing youth with all-rounded education. Based on Christian values and the invaluable essence of Chinese culture, Ng Wah provides quality education to young kids in the area, with focusses on moral, intellectual, spiritual and physical attributes.In facing the challenging future, the school expects that students can contribute positively to their family and proactively to the society, with love for people, intelligence in careers, competence in communication and commitment in responsibilities.
Motto
The School Motto is "IN CONSILIO SAPIENTIA" which means "To think conscientiously and to discern with intelligence".Alumni
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