Tung Chung Battery is a former battery located in Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It is close to Ma Wan Chung.
Built in 1817, it is a companion of Tung Chung Fort of the south.
The solid wall of the Battery was discovered in 1980. It was named as Tung Chung Battery to distinguish the structure from Tung Chung Fort.
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The Helena May main building
The Helena May main building is a declared monument of Hong Kong and a membership club located in the district on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. The present day building structure remains largely unchanged from its original building structure from 1914.
The building was built in 1914 and officially opened on September 12, 1916 by Lady May, daughter of Lieutenant General George Digby Barker, British Commanding Officer in China and Hong Kong from 1890 to 1895, as a respite for unaccompanied women arriving in Hong Kong. Lady May eventually married Sir Francis Henry May, of no blood relation to herself, who would become Governor of Hong Kong in 1912.
During the Second World War, the building was occupied by and later requisitioned by the Royal Air Force at the end of the war until 1947.
In 1985, The Helena May started accepting the women of all nationalities as residents.
History
The building was built in 1914 and officially opened on September 12, 1916 by Lady May, daughter of Lieutenant General George Digby Barker, British Commanding Officer in China and Hong Kong from 1890 to 1895, as a respite for unaccompanied women arriving in Hong Kong. Lady May eventually married Sir Francis Henry May, of no blood relation to herself, who would become Governor of Hong Kong in 1912.
During the Second World War, the building was occupied by and later requisitioned by the Royal Air Force at the end of the war until 1947.
In 1985, The Helena May started accepting the women of all nationalities as residents.
Tang Lung Chau
Tang Lung Chau is a small island to the west of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong.
This island is located south of Ma Wan, and is administratively part of Tsuen Wan District.
There was no spring or fresh water supply on the island so the light keeper of Tang Lung Chau Lighthouse use the rainwater which was collected from the roof and then diverted into underground tank.
Tang Lung Chau Lighthouse and the former light keeper's house, located on Tang Lung Chau, was declared a monument on 29 December 2000.
The Lighthouse, also commonly known as Kap Sing Lighthouse, was put into service on 29 April 1912; it is one of the five surviving pre-war lighthouses in Hong Kong. It is a skeletal steel tower of 11.8 metres high with a white lantern on top. The steel tower and light apparatus were obtained from England. The lighthouse, now unmanned and automated, is now under the management of Marine Department.
There is a bedroom, a kitchen, a latrine and a store room in the adjoining brick light keeper's house.
This island is located south of Ma Wan, and is administratively part of Tsuen Wan District.
There was no spring or fresh water supply on the island so the light keeper of Tang Lung Chau Lighthouse use the rainwater which was collected from the roof and then diverted into underground tank.
Tang Lung Chau Lighthouse and the former light keeper's house
Tang Lung Chau Lighthouse and the former light keeper's house, located on Tang Lung Chau, was declared a monument on 29 December 2000.
The Lighthouse, also commonly known as Kap Sing Lighthouse, was put into service on 29 April 1912; it is one of the five surviving pre-war lighthouses in Hong Kong. It is a skeletal steel tower of 11.8 metres high with a white lantern on top. The steel tower and light apparatus were obtained from England. The lighthouse, now unmanned and automated, is now under the management of Marine Department.
There is a bedroom, a kitchen, a latrine and a store room in the adjoining brick light keeper's house.
Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall
The Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall is the main ancestral hall of the Tang Clan of Lung Yeuk Tau. It is one of the largest ancestral halls in Hong Kong. It is located in Lung Yeuk Tau, Fanling, , in the New Territories of Hong Kong.
The ancestral hall was built in the early 16th century in memory of the founding ancestor, Tang Chung Ling , the sixth generation descendant of the . It is situated on a site in between Lo Wai and Tsz Tong Tsuen. It is a three-hall building with the "dong chung" placed at the central hall.
The rear hall is divided into three chambers. The central chamber houses the soul tablets of the ancestors of the clan including the soul tablets of the Song princess and her husband Wai-Kap whose posthumous title was Fu Ma Tang Wai-Kap . Their soul tablets were elaborately carved with dragon head, which distinguished them from the others. The chamber to the left is dedicated to the ancestors who had made significant contributions to the clan or those who achieved high ranks in the imperial court. The chamber to the right, on the other hand, is for the righteous members of the clan, one of whom is Tang Si-meng, a brave servant who saved the life of his master. In the late 16th century, he was kidnapped with his master. Claiming to be the son of his master, he volunteered to be detained by the kidnappers in exchange for the release of his master to raise ransom. After the departure of his master, he jumped into the sea and sacrificed himself. He was awarded the posthumous title of "Loyal Servant" and worshiped in this hall.
The whole building is decorated with fine wood carvings, polychrome plaster mouldings, and murals of auspicious motifs. The Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall was in November 1997. It is located along the Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail.
The ancestral hall was built in the early 16th century in memory of the founding ancestor, Tang Chung Ling , the sixth generation descendant of the . It is situated on a site in between Lo Wai and Tsz Tong Tsuen. It is a three-hall building with the "dong chung" placed at the central hall.
The rear hall is divided into three chambers. The central chamber houses the soul tablets of the ancestors of the clan including the soul tablets of the Song princess and her husband Wai-Kap whose posthumous title was Fu Ma Tang Wai-Kap . Their soul tablets were elaborately carved with dragon head, which distinguished them from the others. The chamber to the left is dedicated to the ancestors who had made significant contributions to the clan or those who achieved high ranks in the imperial court. The chamber to the right, on the other hand, is for the righteous members of the clan, one of whom is Tang Si-meng, a brave servant who saved the life of his master. In the late 16th century, he was kidnapped with his master. Claiming to be the son of his master, he volunteered to be detained by the kidnappers in exchange for the release of his master to raise ransom. After the departure of his master, he jumped into the sea and sacrificed himself. He was awarded the posthumous title of "Loyal Servant" and worshiped in this hall.
The whole building is decorated with fine wood carvings, polychrome plaster mouldings, and murals of auspicious motifs. The Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall was in November 1997. It is located along the Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail.
Tai Fu Tai Mansion
Tai Fu Tai Mansion is located in San Tin near Lok Ma Chau, north of Yuen Long, Hong Kong.
It was probably built in 1865 in the reign of the Qing Dynasty. It was built as a residence by Man Chung-luen whose ancestors had settled in San Tin since the 15th century.
It is a richly embellished residence situated on a spacious ground, with a large open space in front and a garden at the back. The whole mansion is surrounded by a green-brick wall. It is a fine example of traditional Chinese dwellings of the .
Technology in digital recording of structures was applied to capture the 3D images of the structure.
It was probably built in 1865 in the reign of the Qing Dynasty. It was built as a residence by Man Chung-luen whose ancestors had settled in San Tin since the 15th century.
It is a richly embellished residence situated on a spacious ground, with a large open space in front and a garden at the back. The whole mansion is surrounded by a green-brick wall. It is a fine example of traditional Chinese dwellings of the .
Technology in digital recording of structures was applied to capture the 3D images of the structure.
Stone Circles (Hong Kong)
Stone Circles are expected to be found in Hong Kong as Hong Kong is rich in Neolithic and Bronze Age artefacts.
Lo Ah Tsai Stone Circle was discovered in the northern part of Lamma Island by K M A Barnett, District Commissioner of the New Territories in 1956. Twenty eight large stones, lying buried in the earth on a slope 100 metres above sea level, form 2 overlapping stones circles.
This stone circle was investigated by the Hong Kong University Archaeological Team in 1959, 1963 and 1982 respectively.
Another stone circle was discovered at Fan Lau, on Lantau Island in 1980. It is at 40 metre above sea level.. This stone circle is a . The use of the stone circle is unknown, it was possibly used for rituals. It is assumed that it is a megalithic structure made during the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age .
Lo Ah Tsai Stone Circle
Lo Ah Tsai Stone Circle was discovered in the northern part of Lamma Island by K M A Barnett, District Commissioner of the New Territories in 1956. Twenty eight large stones, lying buried in the earth on a slope 100 metres above sea level, form 2 overlapping stones circles.
This stone circle was investigated by the Hong Kong University Archaeological Team in 1959, 1963 and 1982 respectively.
Fau Lau Stone Circle
Another stone circle was discovered at Fan Lau, on Lantau Island in 1980. It is at 40 metre above sea level.. This stone circle is a . The use of the stone circle is unknown, it was possibly used for rituals. It is assumed that it is a megalithic structure made during the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age .
St. Stephen's Girls' College
St Stephen's Girls' College , which is one of the grant schools under Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui , is a girls' schools in Hong Kong. Originally on Caine Road, the school moved to its current location at Lyttleton Road, Mid-Levels, in 1923. The main building is listed as one of the declared monuments of Hong Kong. The school which first opened in 1906 is managed by the St. Stephen's Girls' College School Council. It continues to be one of the most prestigious girls' school in Hong Kong.
St. Stephen's Girls' College is a Christian school whose primary aim is to provide good education in a Christian spirit. It strives to educate the 'whole person' by emphasizing the moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic, as well as spiritual development of every student. It aims to help students to achieve academic excellence, to develop their own potential, to become responsible citizens and future leaders, and to serve the community.
There were 6 expatriate principals up to 1991:
Miss W.M. Carden
Miss W. I. Griffin
Miss E.M. Middleton-Smith
Miss E.S. Atkins
Miss K.D. Cherry
Dr. K.E. Barker
Mrs. K.C. Too , the first Chinese principal
Reverend Mrs. Jenny Nam
The Main Building was opened in 1924. It was the first school in Hong Kong declared a historical monument, in 1992, and was renamed the June Li Building in 1996. An Archives Room was set up to preserve and exhibit school archives.
The Jubilee Building was opened in 1958. It was renamed the Ellen Li Jubilee Building 1996.
The Hse Ta Tung Memorial Building was built on the site of the Primary School, and was opened in 1996.
The Primary School and Kindergarten was relocated to Henrietta School, renamed the Yu Lee Mo Fun Memorial Building in 1996.
In April 1996 the Reprovisioning Project was officially completed.
Significant Landmarks
The SSGC Alumnae Association was established in 1926.
School uniforms were introduced in 1928.
The SSGC Parent-Teacher Association was established in 1951.
The Boarding School was closed in 1967.
Visually handicapped students were first admitted into SSCC in 1972 to receive integrated education.
Our 6th Principal, Miss K.E. Barker, was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Social Sciences by the University of the Hong Kong in 1989 for her contribution in education..
SSGC was chosen by the Education Department as one of the ten Pilot schools in Information Technology in 1998, as one of the Quality Education Fund projects.
Three past students had served in the HK Legislative Council: Dr. Ellen Li Tso Sau Kwan, Mrs. Rita Fan Hsu Lai-Tai, Dr. Rosanna Wong Yick Ming.
Academic
St. Stephen's Girls' College aims to help each student to develop her intellectual abilities to the full. Students are encouraged to participate actively in the learning process, and to strive for high standards. They are also advised on how to acquire and develop good study skills and habits.
On entry to the school in Form 1, students are placed in classes of mixed ability. Remedial lessons in English, Chinese and Mathematics are arranged in junior classes to give more help to those who need it. Later, when students enter Form 4, they may be placed in English 'sets', so that weaker students can concentrate on improving their foundations, and more able students can be challenged to widen their understanding and skills.
une Li Building
The main building, opened in 1924, was declared a historical monument by the Monuments and Antiquities Board in 1992. It is preserved by Government for its architectural beauty and historical value. In 1998, it was named the June Li Building.
The June Li Building has the following special rooms:
Ho Tung Hall
Kwok Siu Lau Hall
16 Classrooms
General Office
Principal Office
2 Assistant Principal Offices
2 Computer Rooms
AV Room
Multimedia Room
Campus Broadcasting Studio
Conference Room
Archives Room
Chapel
2 Staff Rooms
Music Room
2 Counselling Rooms
1 Covered Playground
Hsu Ta Tung Memorial Building
The Hsu Ta Tung Memorial Building was constructed on the old Primary School site and was completed in 1995. The Mrs. Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial Building now accommodates the Primary School and Kindergarten.
The Hsu Ta Tung Memorial Building has the following special rooms:
Jockey Club Hall
Library
Physics Laboratory
Chemistry Laboratory
Biology Laboratory
General Science Laboratory I
General Science Laboratory II
Basketball Court
Car Park
Ellen Li Jubilee Building
The Jubilee Building, opened in 1958, has been renamed the Ellen Li Jubilee Building after re-provisioning in 1995.
The Ellen Li Jubilee Building has the following special rooms:
15 Classrooms
2 Home Management Room
Needlework Room
Staff Room
2 Art Rooms
Gymnasium
Car Park
St. Stephen's Girls' College was founded in 1906 by the Church Missionary Society of the Anglican Church of England. It moved from its earliest site on Caine Road to Babington Path, and then to the present site on Lyttelton Road in 1924, when it also became a grant school. With only a short disruption caused by the Second World War, St. Stephen's Girls' College has offered a high-quality education for girls' in Hong Kong for over 99 years.
We build our school on Thee, O Lord,
To Thee we bring our common need
The loving heart, the helpful word,
The tender thought, the kindly deed.
We work together in Thy sight,
We live together in Thy love:
Guide Thou our faltering steps aright,
And lift our thoughts to heaven above.
Hold Thou each hand to keep it just,
Touch Thou our lips to make them pure;
If Thou art with us, Lord, we must
Be faithful friends and comrades sure.
We change but Thou art still the same,
The same good Master, Teacher, Friend;
We change, but, Lord, we bear Thy Name,
To journey with it to the end.
Dear Lord we pray, Thy Spirit may
Be present in our school alway.
* Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai, President of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, 1997-2008, member of the council for Hong Kong Island.
* Winnie Yu, Director of the Commercial Radio.
* Sandra Ng, Movie Actress.
* Regina Ip, Former Secretary for Security
School Mission
St. Stephen's Girls' College is a Christian school whose primary aim is to provide good education in a Christian spirit. It strives to educate the 'whole person' by emphasizing the moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic, as well as spiritual development of every student. It aims to help students to achieve academic excellence, to develop their own potential, to become responsible citizens and future leaders, and to serve the community.
Principals
There were 6 expatriate principals up to 1991:
Miss W.M. Carden
Miss W. I. Griffin
Miss E.M. Middleton-Smith
Miss E.S. Atkins
Miss K.D. Cherry
Dr. K.E. Barker
Mrs. K.C. Too , the first Chinese principal
Reverend Mrs. Jenny Nam
School Buildings
The Main Building was opened in 1924. It was the first school in Hong Kong declared a historical monument, in 1992, and was renamed the June Li Building in 1996. An Archives Room was set up to preserve and exhibit school archives.
The Jubilee Building was opened in 1958. It was renamed the Ellen Li Jubilee Building 1996.
The Hse Ta Tung Memorial Building was built on the site of the Primary School, and was opened in 1996.
The Primary School and Kindergarten was relocated to Henrietta School, renamed the Yu Lee Mo Fun Memorial Building in 1996.
In April 1996 the Reprovisioning Project was officially completed.
Significant Landmarks
The SSGC Alumnae Association was established in 1926.
School uniforms were introduced in 1928.
The SSGC Parent-Teacher Association was established in 1951.
The Boarding School was closed in 1967.
Visually handicapped students were first admitted into SSCC in 1972 to receive integrated education.
Our 6th Principal, Miss K.E. Barker, was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Social Sciences by the University of the Hong Kong in 1989 for her contribution in education..
SSGC was chosen by the Education Department as one of the ten Pilot schools in Information Technology in 1998, as one of the Quality Education Fund projects.
Three past students had served in the HK Legislative Council: Dr. Ellen Li Tso Sau Kwan, Mrs. Rita Fan Hsu Lai-Tai, Dr. Rosanna Wong Yick Ming.
Academic
St. Stephen's Girls' College aims to help each student to develop her intellectual abilities to the full. Students are encouraged to participate actively in the learning process, and to strive for high standards. They are also advised on how to acquire and develop good study skills and habits.
On entry to the school in Form 1, students are placed in classes of mixed ability. Remedial lessons in English, Chinese and Mathematics are arranged in junior classes to give more help to those who need it. Later, when students enter Form 4, they may be placed in English 'sets', so that weaker students can concentrate on improving their foundations, and more able students can be challenged to widen their understanding and skills.
une Li Building
The main building, opened in 1924, was declared a historical monument by the Monuments and Antiquities Board in 1992. It is preserved by Government for its architectural beauty and historical value. In 1998, it was named the June Li Building.
The June Li Building has the following special rooms:
Ho Tung Hall
Kwok Siu Lau Hall
16 Classrooms
General Office
Principal Office
2 Assistant Principal Offices
2 Computer Rooms
AV Room
Multimedia Room
Campus Broadcasting Studio
Conference Room
Archives Room
Chapel
2 Staff Rooms
Music Room
2 Counselling Rooms
1 Covered Playground
Hsu Ta Tung Memorial Building
The Hsu Ta Tung Memorial Building was constructed on the old Primary School site and was completed in 1995. The Mrs. Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial Building now accommodates the Primary School and Kindergarten.
The Hsu Ta Tung Memorial Building has the following special rooms:
Jockey Club Hall
Library
Physics Laboratory
Chemistry Laboratory
Biology Laboratory
General Science Laboratory I
General Science Laboratory II
Basketball Court
Car Park
Ellen Li Jubilee Building
The Jubilee Building, opened in 1958, has been renamed the Ellen Li Jubilee Building after re-provisioning in 1995.
The Ellen Li Jubilee Building has the following special rooms:
15 Classrooms
2 Home Management Room
Needlework Room
Staff Room
2 Art Rooms
Gymnasium
Car Park
History
St. Stephen's Girls' College was founded in 1906 by the Church Missionary Society of the Anglican Church of England. It moved from its earliest site on Caine Road to Babington Path, and then to the present site on Lyttelton Road in 1924, when it also became a grant school. With only a short disruption caused by the Second World War, St. Stephen's Girls' College has offered a high-quality education for girls' in Hong Kong for over 99 years.
School Hymn
We build our school on Thee, O Lord,
To Thee we bring our common need
The loving heart, the helpful word,
The tender thought, the kindly deed.
We work together in Thy sight,
We live together in Thy love:
Guide Thou our faltering steps aright,
And lift our thoughts to heaven above.
Hold Thou each hand to keep it just,
Touch Thou our lips to make them pure;
If Thou art with us, Lord, we must
Be faithful friends and comrades sure.
We change but Thou art still the same,
The same good Master, Teacher, Friend;
We change, but, Lord, we bear Thy Name,
To journey with it to the end.
Dear Lord we pray, Thy Spirit may
Be present in our school alway.
Notable alumni
* Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai, President of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, 1997-2008, member of the council for Hong Kong Island.
* Winnie Yu, Director of the Commercial Radio.
* Sandra Ng, Movie Actress.
* Regina Ip, Former Secretary for Security
St. Joseph's College, Hong Kong
Established in 1875, St. Joseph's College is the oldest Catholic boys' secondary school in Hong Kong. It is located at 7 , Mid-levels, in the Central and Western District. The College enrollment is about 1198; together with the affiliated kindergarten and at 48 , the enrollment of the schools now exceeds 4200.
The sponsoring body of the College is the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Known as the ' Brothers', the Institute's spirit is of faith and zeal: to have ''faith'' in God and an ardent ''zeal'' to teach the children, helping them in developing themselves so to live as brothers and sisters in a world of justice. In accordance, the mission of the College is "to educate students in areas of intellectual, physical, social, moral and emotional development" and "to impart a human and Christian education...and to do so with ''faith'' and ''zeal''".
The College provides education which emphasises not only academic but also extracurricular activities. The College also aims at stimulating the social awareness of the students, with a number of alumni becoming important social figures.
The north and west blocks of the College are declared monuments of Hong Kong.
The College was previously a commercial school named St. Saviour's College, established on Pottinger Street in 1860. Father Timoleon Raimondi, who was then the bishop of the Colony, convinced Rome to send the Lasallian Brothers to the . On 7 November 1875 six Lasallian Brothers arrived in Hong Kong: Brothers Hidulphe Marie , Hidulphe de Jesus, and Hebertus from the Boarding school of Marseilles; Brother Adrian Edmund and Aldolphus Marie from the Novitiate of London; and Brother Isfrid from Paris. They renamed the school after Saint Joseph, the patron saint of workers and the Universal Church.
At the time of the takeover the school had just seventy-five students. That year, hundreds of Portuguese families had taken refuge in Hong Kong as a disastrous typhoon had swept over Macau, so after weeks the enrollment had doubled and it became evident that an extension to the present building had to be contemplated. purchased a house situated at 9 Caine Road for $14,000 in June 1876, and the Brothers at once moved into it.
Experiences of the Lasallian Brothers proved to be beneficial to the school, especially when the first Director, Brother Hidulphe Marie, had success with schools in Agra and Colombo. In 1879 the enrollment had already increased to 259, making it the largest grant-in-aid school in the colony and second largest school overall; the largest school at that time was Central School with an attendance of 590. In the same year the first class for Chinese students was opened. Academic results were outstanding, with a passing rate at 90.71%.
In April, 1880, Brother Cyprian was appointed Director. He had been a distinguished teacher in New York and Quebec and had held the directorship of several schools in his native land, Canada, previous to his experience in London and Paris. In order to cater for the needs of the fast-growing school, a piece of land in Glenealy below Robinson Road was bought and a two-storey building became home to the College in 1881. In 1889 he was called to Colombo and Brother Abban took his place. Enrollment had been increased to 409 and two Chinese staff were employed by the college; in the same year a third storey was added to the school building for the accommodation of the boarders. The wings were further added in 1901.
The College soon became outstanding in both academic and sports fields. Students from the three higher classes led by Brother Stephen Buckley from got top results in Oxford University examinations. The College also became a cradle for the success achieved on the sports field of the Colony, especially in the area of soccer.
On 13 February 1918, a fifty-second earthquake struck the colony and the Robinson Road campus was severely damaged. Subsequently Principal Brother Aimar bought the Club Germania with its commodious grounds at 7 on 3 September - the splendid German building was confisicated by the Custodian of Enemy Property of the British Colonial Government since the outbreak of World War I. The top floor of the five-storey building was the Brothers' Quarters. The third floor was once a dormitory for students and boarders, while afterwards it served as the old ''Old Hall''. The second floor was the office and quarters of the secretary; the first floor located the general office and recreation room. The ground floor was a library.
Noting that pupils living on the Kowloon side had to cross by round-trip every day, Brother Aimar set up a branch school on Chatham Road, Kowloon, which later became the La Salle College in 1932.
In order to accommodate more students, the North Block was erected in 1920 and was opened by Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs. The Chapel Block was opened on 24 October 1925, housing the Chapel, laboratories, and Li Shek Pang Hall .
During the Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong from 1941 to 1945, the College was used as a clinical depot by the Imperial Japanese Army. Some Brothers fled to Vietnam and became guests of the and the , while others were kept as prisoners of war in the local concentration camps. The campus was kept in shape by a minor staffer called Ah Yiu, who would also smuggle essentials into the camps for the Brothers.
The College soon resumed class after the war. In 1962, Club Germania was demolished and a modern eight-storey building was erected under Principal Brother Brenden Dunne. Sir Robert Brown Black and Superior General Brother Nicet Joseph officiated the opening of the new building.
The College is located at 7 Kennedy Road which is only five minutes walk from , the central commercial district of Hong Kong. Neighbours include St. Joseph's Church and Hong Kong Park. St. Joseph's Path, which joins Kennedy Road and Garden Road, runs along the east side of the College.
The College's architecture is an interesting combination of typical colonial European and modern styles. The Old Building , constructed in 1920, houses most of the classrooms. The Chapel Block houses the Old Hall, music room, laboratories, lecture room and school chapel. These buildings were built in a Colonial style reflecting European influences; features include the clock towers, the turret and the verandahs built for ventilation. The two blocks are declared monuments of Hong Kong since August 2000.
The modern New Building , which replaced the original Club Germania on the site, houses the upper form classrooms. The New Hall, senior laboratories, library and computer rooms are located here. The Multimedia Learning Centre on the second floor has been in use since 2000. This special room has been equipped with a number of personal desktop computers and various audio-visual instruments for the enhancement of effective teaching.
In 2003, the school had installed kiosks within the campus for students to log in to the Internet. Due to enormous usage, the number of these workstations will be increased.
In 2007, the school had five new rooms : an art room, two staff rooms, a remedial room and an Information Technology Learning Centre under the new hall.
The College is governed by the School Management Committee. It is formed by the supervisor, the , two vice-principals, a teachers' representative, a Parent-Teacher Association representative, an Old Boys' Association representative, a senior teacher and three Lasallian Brothers.
The faculty includes fifty classroom teachers, a careers mistress, a discipline master, a counseling mistress, a sports master, a librarian, a music teacher, three Native English Speaking teachers, a French teacher and two art mistresses. Laboratory technicians, technicians and a library assistant are also employed. A part-time social worker is accessible to the students. The current school supervisor is Rev. Brother Thomas Favier.
St. Joseph’s College is an medium school. is offered as an alternative to as the second language. For the first three years of school various subjects were introduced to students, including English, Chinese/French, Putonghua, Mathematics, Integrated Humanities, Religious Studies , Music and Visual Arts. In order to raise students' awareness in business, Business Fundamentals was recently introduced. Integrated Science is introduced in Form One to Two, and by Form Three Physics, Chemistry and Biology are offered to students.
Starting from the academic year 2007-2008, a new subject, Integrated Humanities shall replace the subjects Geography, History and Economics and Public Affairs for Forms one and two; whereas the three subjects mentioned shall remain for one more year in Form three; they will be replaced by IH from the academic year 2008-2009.
Classes from Form Four onwards are two-stream classes . Form Four and Five students will prepare for the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination and all students must take English, Chinese/French, Mathematics and Religious Studies as their core subjects. History, Chinese History, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Principles of Accounts, Travel & Tourism, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Additional Mathematics and Computer & are offered according to the streaming. The College is among the first schools to offer the highly regarded Travel & Tourism course, and study activities such as visits and study tours are strongly backed up by the industry.
Matriculation classes are three-stream classes . Use of English, Chinese Language and , Economics, Business Studies, Principles of Accounts, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Pure Mathematics and Computer Application are offered. Students will take Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination at the end of matriculation.
Physical education, and education and reading lessons are compulsory for all students. The College also runs a summer tuition course for newly admitted Form One students who have a weaker foundation in English. There are also remedial classes of Chinese, English and Mathematics in the first three years for weak students.
Academic results of the College have been outstanding right from the very beginning. In the pre-war years students from the three higher classes would participate in the Oxford University examinations and get top results. In 1959 a Josephian obtained nine distinctions and two credits in the Hong Kong School Certificate Examination. In 1972 the Quiz team won the TVB quiz programme ‘On your marks’ for two consecutive years.
In 2002, the College topped all local schools with four Josephians obtaining ten A-grades in the HKCEE. The College continues to strive for academic excellency, setting new school record of a total of 312 A-grades in the HKCEE and a per capita of 1.63 A-grades scored in 2006.
The College has a high university entrance rate and a number of graduates have also gone on to top universities around the world. A lot of high achievers also entered medical schools. In year 2003, 11 graduates entered medical schools in Hong Kong.
Ever since the introduction of the school value-addedness analysis by the Education and Manpower Bureau, the College has been value-added for seven consecutive years.
Sports has been at the forefront of the College ever since its establishment. In 1877, just two years after its establishment, the College held the first local inter-school sports competition with , and around 1880 it established one of the first modern teams in China. The first local inter-school with and Diocesan Boys' School was held in 1899, and in 1903 the first local inter-school football league was formed with the two schools.
The College has established excellent results in various sports competitions. In 1909 and 1952 it captured a grand slam in inter-school football, winning both the First and Junior Team trophies. In 1983 the College recaptured the inter-school football overall championship, starting a two-decade long dominance of the position. 1996 saw a record sixth time grand slam in the history of the competition. By 2007, the College has already snatched the overall championship 18 times in 25 years.
From 1913 to 1918 the College was crowned champion of inter-school athletics six years in a row. The athletics team won the Governor’s Shield, champion of the inter-school athletics meet, for six times over the twelve years it was being offered .
Swimming is also a particular strength of the College. The College first won the inter-school championship of swimming in 1918. In 1991 the College recaptured the inter-school swimming overall champion title, last won in 1937; and in 1992 it won a grand slam in the competition. By 2006 the school has already captured the A grade inter-school swimming championship title for the tenth time, its eighth in the last decade. Josephians are currently holding six inter-school and sixteen Hong Kong swimming records.
For basketball, the team first won the Hong Kong Basketball Association Shield in 1925. In 1998 the school captured grand slam as well as the Jing-Ying and Marathon title in the inter-school basketball competitions. By 2000 the College had already been champion for six times in seven years in the All Hong Kong Inter-school Basketball Marathon and in 2006 the school captured the A grade inter-school basketball championship title for the tenth time, a record since the competition was splited in 1967. In 2007 the College captured the fifth ever overall championship in inter-school basketball competition.
Other major sports achievements included:
*1956: Snatched the Wing Wah Challenge Shield, being the inter-school tennis champion, three years in a row
*1961: The hockey team won the Sir Arthur Morse Challenge Trophy for two consecutive years
*1974: First school table tennis team to receive the ‘Champion Honour’ in the Hong Kong Open Championship
*1977: The bowling team won the annual SCAA High School Bowling Tournament for the third time in four years
*1987: The table tennis team captured the inter-school overall championship, the SCAA Open and the HKU President Cup titles all in the same year
*1991-93: Inter-school Swimming champion three year in a row
*1991-92: Inter-school life saving champion second year in a row
*1994: Inter-school champion second year in a row
*2006: Captured every championship in the seven-year history of inter-school waterpolo competition.
In fact, the College is known as a cradle for local elite sportsmen. In 1936 the College produced the first representing China in swimming. In 1978 two came from the College. From 1998 onwards the College has a steady output of Asian-gamers and in 2000 two Olympians representing HK, China came from St. Joseph's.
The College established the first Scout troop in Hong Kong in 1913, two years before the Scout Association of Hong Kong was established.
Since then the scout troop has received several awards, and in 1962 it became the first scout troop to hold the Prince of Wales Banner and the Carlton Trophy at the same time. By 1978 the Venture Scout captured the Prince of Wales Banner for fourteen years since the Banner's establishment.
In 1967, an ambulance cadet division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade was established in 1st November, 1967, and was the first ambulance cadet division after the first re-organization in the 1950s. In 1973, the St. John Ambulance Brigade won the Sir Michael Hogan Trophy three years in a row.
In 1970, Red Cross won the Drilling Shield three years in a row. Cadet Unit 17 is one of the most successful unit in Hong Kong. They have won a lot of competitions during the 90's.
In 1971 the College won its first debating trophy, the Haye’s Trophy, in the inter-school debating championships. Since then the school excelled in both Chinese and English debating. In 1988 it captured the Champion of English Debate Competition organized by the Joint School Debating Society and sponsored by the British Council of Hong Kong. The College captured the championship of Chinese debating in Sing Tao Inter-school Debating Competition in 2000 and 2001; furthermore, in 2004 it captured the first ever grand slam in the history of the competition in both the English and Chinese sections. By 2005 the school had won in the English debating section for two consecutive years.
Josephians also excelled in the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival, and in 1999 the school captured more than one hundred top-three positions in the annual Festival.
In 1974 the College won the champion title in Male Voice Quartet, Folk music: Solos and Duets, the Dorothy Smith Trophy , the Music Society Shield , the Dr. Karl Hohner Shield and the Moutrie Challenge Trophy in the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival.
Also, the School Orchestra was established in 2000. Each year, they will organize a concert in early July to raise funds for their development, except the year of 2003 because of the outbreak of SARS.
The current conductor of the School Orchestra is Mr. Chow Hing.
Official
Students' Union was established over 23 years ago. Important activities organized by the Students' Union include the Green & White Day and the Internal Talent Quest. Leading by Lower Six students in the college, junior members are also recruited from Form 2 to form 4.
Apart from the high achievement in sports, St. Joseph's College is also well famous for student activities and the leadership that Josephians possess. The college provides a free environment to allow students to demonstrate their creativity, team work and leadership.
''LABORE ET VIRTUTE'' -- Labour and Virtue -- sums up the life of Saint Joseph. He was a workingman, a carpenter by trade and his virtue made him worthy to be the foster-father of Christ. This motto expresses the spirit that it is by hard work and virtue that a Josephian shall make a success of his life, and so remain true to the traditions of the College.
The badge of the College displays a divided into three divisions. The top division shows the Signum Fidei - a five-pointed, radiant star, which is taken from the insignia of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. It reminds people of the spirit of FAITH of the Institute. The right lower division shows three symbolizing broken bones, reminding students of the bravery and ZEAL the Saint promoted. The left lower division shows the book of knowledge on top and a lamp below; together they symbolize the importance of education, something which emphasised.
The shield stands with a compartment with supporters each of French , since the Lasallian family originates in Rheims, France. The top features a ribbon with the name of the College, and a with a cross and a crown . Below the shield are three shells symbolising baptism. The motto of the College in Latin, Labore et Virtute, is also found at the bottom of the badge.
The combination of Green & White has become the official colours of the College over the years. ''Green'' represents Ireland's shamrock, while ''White'' represents France's fleur-de-lis. The Lasallian Brothers of the College mostly come from Ireland and France.
Shamrock: plant having leaves divided into three leaflets; symbolize the Cross and the Holy Trinity; the emblem of Ireland.
Fleur-de-lis: a charge representing lily with six pedals; symbolizing purity and the Holy Trinity; the symbol of ancient France.
*Hon. Ronald Arculli , GBS, CVO, OBE, JP; Solicitor, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, former chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, chairman of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, trustee of the SJC Foundation
*The Hon. Sir David Li Kwok-po , GBM, GBS, OBE, JP; Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, Chairman of the Bank of East Asia, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the SJC Foundation
*Dr. the Hon. Leong Che-hung , GBS, JP; Doctor, urologist, former chairman of the Hospital Authority of Hong Kong, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, trustee of the SJC Foundation
*The Hon. Sir Lee Quo-wei , GBM, CBE, JP; former chairman of Hang Seng Bank Ltd, former Chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , former member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong , recently donated HK$1 million to the SJC Foundation
*Dr. Sir Albert Rodrigues , CBE, LLD, JP; long time member of the Urban Council, Executive Council and Legislative Council, former Senior Unofficial Member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong , former President of the SJC Old Boys Association
*Dr. the Hon. Woo Pak Chuen , CBE, JP; solicitor and notary public, Messrs P C Woo & Co., Solicitors, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , former Senior Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , former member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong , former President of the SJCOBA
*Eric Peter Ho , CBE, JP; former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , former member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong , former chairman of the Public Service Commission , former Secretary for Trade and Industry , former Secretary for Social Services
*Li Fook Shu , OBE; former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, former member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, former member of the Urban Council, one of the first chartered accountants in Hong Kong, former President of the SJCOBA
*Sir John Joseph Swaine , CBE, SC, JP; Prominent barrister, Senior Counsel, currently the most senior barrister in Hong Kong, former Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, former President of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong .
*The Hon. Dhun Jehangir Ruttonjee, CBE, JP; son of the founder of Ruttonjee Sanitorium in Hong Kong, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, former Senior Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , former President of the SJCOBA
*The Hon. Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung , SBS, JP; member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, Trustee of the SJC Foundation, former President of the SJCOBA
*The Hon. Abraham Razack , SBS, JP; member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
*Edward Ho Sing-tin , SBS, OBE, JP, FHKIA; Prominent architect, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, Deputy Chairman & Managing Director of Wong Tung & Partners Ltd., Past President of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects , Trustee of the SJC Foundation
*Peter Tsao Kwang-yung , CBE, JP; former Secretary of the Government Secretariat. He ended his career as the head of Home Affairs, ranking fourth in the colonial hierarchy
*Donald Liao Poon-huai , CBE, JP; former Secretary for Housing
*Chau Tak-hay , GBS, CBE, JP; former Secretary for Trade and Industry, former Secretary for Broadcasting, Culture and Sport, former Secretary for Health and Welfare, former Director General of Trade
*Dr. Li Yuet Ting , CBE, JP; former Director of Education
*Andrew Wong Ho-yuen , JP; Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service
*Paul Tang Kwok-wai , JP; Permanent Secretary for Economic Development and Labour & Commissioner for Labour
*Benjamin Tang Kwok-bun , JP; Director of Audit
*Isaac Chow Yiu Nam , JP; Deputy Director of Government Logistics
*Dr. Joseph Chow Ming-kuen , OBE, JP; Husband of Selina Chow 周梁淑怡, civil & structural engineer, Chairman of Paul Y-ITC Construction Holdings Limited
*Lam Wo Hei , BBS, JP, FHKIA; Prominent architect, Director of Wong & Ouyang Ltd.
*Tony Ng Kwok Tung ; certified public accountant, Managing Partner of Tony Kwok Tung Ng & Co., Non-executive Director of Wah Ha Realty Company Ltd.
*Dr. Lo Ka-shui , GBS, JP; Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Great Eagle Holdings Limited, former Director of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and a past chairman of its Listing Committees of the Main Board and the Growth Enterprise Market
*Dr. Edgar Cheng , GBS, JP; Chairman of the World-Wide Investment Co. Ltd., Member of the Tenth Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, Chairman of the Council of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, former Head of Central Policy Unit of the Government of Hong Kong as well as the former Chairman of the Council of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
*Christopher Cheng , GBS, JP; former Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
*Vincent Lo Hong-shui , GBS, JP; Chairman of Shui On Group.
*Dr. Dickson Poon , SBS, CBE; Chairman of Dickson Concepts Ltd.
*Martin Lee Ka Shing ; Vice Chairman of Henderson Land Development and Henderson Investment Limited as well as a director of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited and Miramar Hotel and Investment Company, Limited
*Dr. Simon Lee Kwok Yin , MBE, JP; Chairman of the Sun Hing Group of Companies, Director of Wing Hang Bank Ltd, Director of Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd, Chairman of Pacific Canadian Investments Holdings Corp., establisher of Simon K Y Lee Hall of HKU, trustee of the SJC Foundation, recently donated HK$ 600,000 to the SJC Foundation
*William Doo , JP; Deputy Chairman of NWS Holdings Limited, Vice Chairman of New World China Land Limited and New World Mobile Holdings Limited; the brother-in-law of Dr Cheng Kar Shun, Henry
*William Junior Guilherme Doo ; Executive Director of NWS Holdings Limited; son of William Doo
*Ivan Wang Yoa Leung ; CEO of KING Enterprise and a Cantopop singer; the great-grandson of Bill Kwok , a leading family in Shanghai, the chief of Central Mint of China during the government of Doctor Sun Yat Sun.
*Howard Chao ; eldest son of Cecil Chao , Executive Director of Cheuk Nang Limited
*Archibald Chan Tai Wing ; businessman, former science teacher of SJC; retired Commandant of the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police; husband of Anson Chan 陳方安生
*Prof. Charles Kao , CBE; Father of Fibre Optics; former Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
*Prof. the Hon. Leong Che-hung , GBS, JP; Doctor, urologist, Professor of Surgery in Urology, the University of Hong Kong; former chairman of the Hospital Authority of Hong Kong, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, trustee of the SJC Foundation
*Prof. John C.Y. Leong ; Doctor, President of the Open University of Hong Kong
*Prof. S.K. Lam, OBE ; former Dean of the LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong.
*Prof. Richard Ho Man-wui , JP; President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Community College
*Prof. Dennis Lo ; Winner of the 2001 Outstanding Young Person of the World, winner of the 10 Outstanding Young Persons Award in Hong Kong , Associate Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and the Director of the Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences
*Prof. John H.C. Ho , CBE; Distinguished doctor, founder of the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society
*Dr. Raymond Wu Wai-yun , GBS, OBE, JP; Renowned cardiologist, former President of the Physicians Society, the Hong Kong Cardiological Society and the Medical Association, member of the Basic Law Committee and Deputy of National Peoples' Congress
*Dr. Peter Lee Chung Yin , JP; Renowned specialist in family medicine, former President of the Medical Association, recently donated HK$ 600,000 to the SJC Foundation
*Dr. Tsao Yen Chow ; Renowned paediatrician, former Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics at the University of Hong Kong, elected Honorary Life Member and former President of the Hong Kong Paediatric Society
*Prof. Lee Chack Fan , JP; Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Chair Professor in Geotechnical Engineering of the University of Hong Kong, Director of HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education
*Mr. Peter Tsui Yan Sau ; former teacher of SJC, founded Wah Yan College Hong Kong in 1919 and Wah Yan College Kowloon in 1924
*Prof. Jack Lau Ka Chun ; Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering of the HKUST, Chairman & Founder of Perception Digital Co. Ltd., the largest technology spin-off company from the HKUST, winner of the 10 Outstanding Young Persons Award in Hong Kong , winner of the Young Industrialist Awards of Hong Kong , younger brother of Prof. George Lau
*Prof. George Lau Ka Kit ; Professor in Gastroenterology & Hepatology of the HKU Department of Medicine, Assistant Dean of the HKU LKS Faculty of Medicine, Trustee of the Cheng Si-yuan Hepatitis Research Foundation, winner of the 10 Outstanding Young Persons Award in Hong Kong , elder brother of Prof. Jack Lau
*Prof. Joseph Lai Cho Sam ; Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean at the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy
* ; Hong Kong football legend; former , and Hong Kong National Football Team member
* ; Hong Kong Swimming Representative at Bangkok 1998 Asian Games, Pusan 2002 Asian Games and , Hong Kong Record Holder of : 100m Backstroke 59.71 , 200m Backstroke 2.05.47 , 400m Individual Medley 4.29.02 , 4x100m Medley Relay 3.51.07 , 4x200m Freestyle Relay 7.38.91 , : 200m Back Stroke 2.01.07 , 400m Individual Medley 4.21.08 , 4x200m Freestyle Relay 7.43.54 , singer and actor in Hong Kong
*Charles Szeto Shui-ki ; Hong Kong Swimming Representative at Bangkok 1998 Asian Games and Pusan 2002 Asian Games, Hong Kong Record Holder of : 4x100m Freestyle Relay 3.30.29 , : 100m Butterfly 55.74 , 4x200m Freestyle Relay 7.43.54 , television actor for TVB
* ; Hong Kong Swimming Representative at Bangkok 1998 Asian Games, Pusan 2002 Asian Games, Doha 2006 Asian Games and , Hong Kong Record Holder of : 50m Freestyle 22.46 , 100m Individual Medley 58.26
*Li Cheuk Lun ; Hong Kong Record Holder of : 50m Butterfly 29.12
*Chung Kwok Leung ; Hong Kong Swimming Representative at Pusan 2002 Asian Games, Hong Kong Record Holder of : 1500m Freestyle 16.02.83 , : 800m Freestyle 8.11.30 , 1500m Freestyle 15.38.44
*Martin Hong ; Solicitor, former Chairman of the Hong Kong Football Association
* ; former coach of First Division football teams such as , and Tsuen Wan; ESPN Cantonese commentator
*Ray Cordeiro MBE; The world's most enduring DJ
*Natalis Chan ; comedian and game show host.
*Damian Lau Chung-Yan ; film and television actor.
*Jan Lamb ; DJ of Commercial Radio Hong Kong, Cantopop singer and lyricist; voice-over talent for TV commercials
*Daniel Lee ; film director
*Anthony Tang Ho Kwong ; film and television actor; former Hong Kong Swimming Team captain
*Chiu Tsang-hei ; Cantopop composer and producer
*John Tang ; former television actor
*Luke Tsang Chi-wah ; renowned radio & television presenter for RTHK
*Ivan Wang Yoa Leung ; Cantopop singer & CEO of KING Enterprise; the great-grandson of Bill Kwok , a leading family in Shanghai, the chief of Central Mint of China during the government of Doctor Sun Yat Sun.
*Kelvin Kwan ; Cantopop singer
*Johnny Tang ; film and television actor
*According to a government report, Wednesdays were school holidays in the early days following Italian custom.
*The Boundary Path near the New Hall of St. Joseph's College was renamed as St. Joseph's Path in 1975.
*Prior to the establishment of St. Joseph's College Primary School, classes in the College ran from Class Eight to Class One, equivalent to Primary Five to Upper Six today.
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The sponsoring body of the College is the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Known as the ' Brothers', the Institute's spirit is of faith and zeal: to have ''faith'' in God and an ardent ''zeal'' to teach the children, helping them in developing themselves so to live as brothers and sisters in a world of justice. In accordance, the mission of the College is "to educate students in areas of intellectual, physical, social, moral and emotional development" and "to impart a human and Christian education...and to do so with ''faith'' and ''zeal''".
The College provides education which emphasises not only academic but also extracurricular activities. The College also aims at stimulating the social awareness of the students, with a number of alumni becoming important social figures.
The north and west blocks of the College are declared monuments of Hong Kong.
History
Foundation of the College
The College was previously a commercial school named St. Saviour's College, established on Pottinger Street in 1860. Father Timoleon Raimondi, who was then the bishop of the Colony, convinced Rome to send the Lasallian Brothers to the . On 7 November 1875 six Lasallian Brothers arrived in Hong Kong: Brothers Hidulphe Marie , Hidulphe de Jesus, and Hebertus from the Boarding school of Marseilles; Brother Adrian Edmund and Aldolphus Marie from the Novitiate of London; and Brother Isfrid from Paris. They renamed the school after Saint Joseph, the patron saint of workers and the Universal Church.
At the time of the takeover the school had just seventy-five students. That year, hundreds of Portuguese families had taken refuge in Hong Kong as a disastrous typhoon had swept over Macau, so after weeks the enrollment had doubled and it became evident that an extension to the present building had to be contemplated. purchased a house situated at 9 Caine Road for $14,000 in June 1876, and the Brothers at once moved into it.
Experiences of the Lasallian Brothers proved to be beneficial to the school, especially when the first Director, Brother Hidulphe Marie, had success with schools in Agra and Colombo. In 1879 the enrollment had already increased to 259, making it the largest grant-in-aid school in the colony and second largest school overall; the largest school at that time was Central School with an attendance of 590. In the same year the first class for Chinese students was opened. Academic results were outstanding, with a passing rate at 90.71%.
Days at Robinson Road
In April, 1880, Brother Cyprian was appointed Director. He had been a distinguished teacher in New York and Quebec and had held the directorship of several schools in his native land, Canada, previous to his experience in London and Paris. In order to cater for the needs of the fast-growing school, a piece of land in Glenealy below Robinson Road was bought and a two-storey building became home to the College in 1881. In 1889 he was called to Colombo and Brother Abban took his place. Enrollment had been increased to 409 and two Chinese staff were employed by the college; in the same year a third storey was added to the school building for the accommodation of the boarders. The wings were further added in 1901.
The College soon became outstanding in both academic and sports fields. Students from the three higher classes led by Brother Stephen Buckley from got top results in Oxford University examinations. The College also became a cradle for the success achieved on the sports field of the Colony, especially in the area of soccer.
The new Kennedy Road campus
On 13 February 1918, a fifty-second earthquake struck the colony and the Robinson Road campus was severely damaged. Subsequently Principal Brother Aimar bought the Club Germania with its commodious grounds at 7 on 3 September - the splendid German building was confisicated by the Custodian of Enemy Property of the British Colonial Government since the outbreak of World War I. The top floor of the five-storey building was the Brothers' Quarters. The third floor was once a dormitory for students and boarders, while afterwards it served as the old ''Old Hall''. The second floor was the office and quarters of the secretary; the first floor located the general office and recreation room. The ground floor was a library.
Noting that pupils living on the Kowloon side had to cross by round-trip every day, Brother Aimar set up a branch school on Chatham Road, Kowloon, which later became the La Salle College in 1932.
In order to accommodate more students, the North Block was erected in 1920 and was opened by Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs. The Chapel Block was opened on 24 October 1925, housing the Chapel, laboratories, and Li Shek Pang Hall .
During the Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong from 1941 to 1945, the College was used as a clinical depot by the Imperial Japanese Army. Some Brothers fled to Vietnam and became guests of the and the , while others were kept as prisoners of war in the local concentration camps. The campus was kept in shape by a minor staffer called Ah Yiu, who would also smuggle essentials into the camps for the Brothers.
The College soon resumed class after the war. In 1962, Club Germania was demolished and a modern eight-storey building was erected under Principal Brother Brenden Dunne. Sir Robert Brown Black and Superior General Brother Nicet Joseph officiated the opening of the new building.
Campus
The College is located at 7 Kennedy Road which is only five minutes walk from , the central commercial district of Hong Kong. Neighbours include St. Joseph's Church and Hong Kong Park. St. Joseph's Path, which joins Kennedy Road and Garden Road, runs along the east side of the College.
The College's architecture is an interesting combination of typical colonial European and modern styles. The Old Building , constructed in 1920, houses most of the classrooms. The Chapel Block houses the Old Hall, music room, laboratories, lecture room and school chapel. These buildings were built in a Colonial style reflecting European influences; features include the clock towers, the turret and the verandahs built for ventilation. The two blocks are declared monuments of Hong Kong since August 2000.
The modern New Building , which replaced the original Club Germania on the site, houses the upper form classrooms. The New Hall, senior laboratories, library and computer rooms are located here. The Multimedia Learning Centre on the second floor has been in use since 2000. This special room has been equipped with a number of personal desktop computers and various audio-visual instruments for the enhancement of effective teaching.
In 2003, the school had installed kiosks within the campus for students to log in to the Internet. Due to enormous usage, the number of these workstations will be increased.
In 2007, the school had five new rooms : an art room, two staff rooms, a remedial room and an Information Technology Learning Centre under the new hall.
Staff
The College is governed by the School Management Committee. It is formed by the supervisor, the , two vice-principals, a teachers' representative, a Parent-Teacher Association representative, an Old Boys' Association representative, a senior teacher and three Lasallian Brothers.
The faculty includes fifty classroom teachers, a careers mistress, a discipline master, a counseling mistress, a sports master, a librarian, a music teacher, three Native English Speaking teachers, a French teacher and two art mistresses. Laboratory technicians, technicians and a library assistant are also employed. A part-time social worker is accessible to the students. The current school supervisor is Rev. Brother Thomas Favier.
Academic
Curriculum
St. Joseph’s College is an medium school. is offered as an alternative to as the second language. For the first three years of school various subjects were introduced to students, including English, Chinese/French, Putonghua, Mathematics, Integrated Humanities, Religious Studies , Music and Visual Arts. In order to raise students' awareness in business, Business Fundamentals was recently introduced. Integrated Science is introduced in Form One to Two, and by Form Three Physics, Chemistry and Biology are offered to students.
Starting from the academic year 2007-2008, a new subject, Integrated Humanities shall replace the subjects Geography, History and Economics and Public Affairs for Forms one and two; whereas the three subjects mentioned shall remain for one more year in Form three; they will be replaced by IH from the academic year 2008-2009.
Classes from Form Four onwards are two-stream classes . Form Four and Five students will prepare for the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination and all students must take English, Chinese/French, Mathematics and Religious Studies as their core subjects. History, Chinese History, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Principles of Accounts, Travel & Tourism, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Additional Mathematics and Computer & are offered according to the streaming. The College is among the first schools to offer the highly regarded Travel & Tourism course, and study activities such as visits and study tours are strongly backed up by the industry.
Matriculation classes are three-stream classes . Use of English, Chinese Language and , Economics, Business Studies, Principles of Accounts, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Pure Mathematics and Computer Application are offered. Students will take Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination at the end of matriculation.
Physical education, and education and reading lessons are compulsory for all students. The College also runs a summer tuition course for newly admitted Form One students who have a weaker foundation in English. There are also remedial classes of Chinese, English and Mathematics in the first three years for weak students.
Achievements
Academic results of the College have been outstanding right from the very beginning. In the pre-war years students from the three higher classes would participate in the Oxford University examinations and get top results. In 1959 a Josephian obtained nine distinctions and two credits in the Hong Kong School Certificate Examination. In 1972 the Quiz team won the TVB quiz programme ‘On your marks’ for two consecutive years.
In 2002, the College topped all local schools with four Josephians obtaining ten A-grades in the HKCEE. The College continues to strive for academic excellency, setting new school record of a total of 312 A-grades in the HKCEE and a per capita of 1.63 A-grades scored in 2006.
The College has a high university entrance rate and a number of graduates have also gone on to top universities around the world. A lot of high achievers also entered medical schools. In year 2003, 11 graduates entered medical schools in Hong Kong.
Ever since the introduction of the school value-addedness analysis by the Education and Manpower Bureau, the College has been value-added for seven consecutive years.
Extra-curricular activities
Sports
Sports has been at the forefront of the College ever since its establishment. In 1877, just two years after its establishment, the College held the first local inter-school sports competition with , and around 1880 it established one of the first modern teams in China. The first local inter-school with and Diocesan Boys' School was held in 1899, and in 1903 the first local inter-school football league was formed with the two schools.
The College has established excellent results in various sports competitions. In 1909 and 1952 it captured a grand slam in inter-school football, winning both the First and Junior Team trophies. In 1983 the College recaptured the inter-school football overall championship, starting a two-decade long dominance of the position. 1996 saw a record sixth time grand slam in the history of the competition. By 2007, the College has already snatched the overall championship 18 times in 25 years.
From 1913 to 1918 the College was crowned champion of inter-school athletics six years in a row. The athletics team won the Governor’s Shield, champion of the inter-school athletics meet, for six times over the twelve years it was being offered .
Swimming is also a particular strength of the College. The College first won the inter-school championship of swimming in 1918. In 1991 the College recaptured the inter-school swimming overall champion title, last won in 1937; and in 1992 it won a grand slam in the competition. By 2006 the school has already captured the A grade inter-school swimming championship title for the tenth time, its eighth in the last decade. Josephians are currently holding six inter-school and sixteen Hong Kong swimming records.
For basketball, the team first won the Hong Kong Basketball Association Shield in 1925. In 1998 the school captured grand slam as well as the Jing-Ying and Marathon title in the inter-school basketball competitions. By 2000 the College had already been champion for six times in seven years in the All Hong Kong Inter-school Basketball Marathon and in 2006 the school captured the A grade inter-school basketball championship title for the tenth time, a record since the competition was splited in 1967. In 2007 the College captured the fifth ever overall championship in inter-school basketball competition.
Other major sports achievements included:
*1956: Snatched the Wing Wah Challenge Shield, being the inter-school tennis champion, three years in a row
*1961: The hockey team won the Sir Arthur Morse Challenge Trophy for two consecutive years
*1974: First school table tennis team to receive the ‘Champion Honour’ in the Hong Kong Open Championship
*1977: The bowling team won the annual SCAA High School Bowling Tournament for the third time in four years
*1987: The table tennis team captured the inter-school overall championship, the SCAA Open and the HKU President Cup titles all in the same year
*1991-93: Inter-school Swimming champion three year in a row
*1991-92: Inter-school life saving champion second year in a row
*1994: Inter-school champion second year in a row
*2006: Captured every championship in the seven-year history of inter-school waterpolo competition.
In fact, the College is known as a cradle for local elite sportsmen. In 1936 the College produced the first representing China in swimming. In 1978 two came from the College. From 1998 onwards the College has a steady output of Asian-gamers and in 2000 two Olympians representing HK, China came from St. Joseph's.
Scouting, Red Cross and St. John Ambulance
The College established the first Scout troop in Hong Kong in 1913, two years before the Scout Association of Hong Kong was established.
Since then the scout troop has received several awards, and in 1962 it became the first scout troop to hold the Prince of Wales Banner and the Carlton Trophy at the same time. By 1978 the Venture Scout captured the Prince of Wales Banner for fourteen years since the Banner's establishment.
In 1967, an ambulance cadet division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade was established in 1st November, 1967, and was the first ambulance cadet division after the first re-organization in the 1950s. In 1973, the St. John Ambulance Brigade won the Sir Michael Hogan Trophy three years in a row.
In 1970, Red Cross won the Drilling Shield three years in a row. Cadet Unit 17 is one of the most successful unit in Hong Kong. They have won a lot of competitions during the 90's.
Speech and debating
In 1971 the College won its first debating trophy, the Haye’s Trophy, in the inter-school debating championships. Since then the school excelled in both Chinese and English debating. In 1988 it captured the Champion of English Debate Competition organized by the Joint School Debating Society and sponsored by the British Council of Hong Kong. The College captured the championship of Chinese debating in Sing Tao Inter-school Debating Competition in 2000 and 2001; furthermore, in 2004 it captured the first ever grand slam in the history of the competition in both the English and Chinese sections. By 2005 the school had won in the English debating section for two consecutive years.
Josephians also excelled in the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival, and in 1999 the school captured more than one hundred top-three positions in the annual Festival.
Music
In 1974 the College won the champion title in Male Voice Quartet, Folk music: Solos and Duets, the Dorothy Smith Trophy , the Music Society Shield , the Dr. Karl Hohner Shield and the Moutrie Challenge Trophy in the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival.
Also, the School Orchestra was established in 2000. Each year, they will organize a concert in early July to raise funds for their development, except the year of 2003 because of the outbreak of SARS.
The current conductor of the School Orchestra is Mr. Chow Hing.
Student organisations
Official
Students' Union was established over 23 years ago. Important activities organized by the Students' Union include the Green & White Day and the Internal Talent Quest. Leading by Lower Six students in the college, junior members are also recruited from Form 2 to form 4.
Student activities
Apart from the high achievement in sports, St. Joseph's College is also well famous for student activities and the leadership that Josephians possess. The college provides a free environment to allow students to demonstrate their creativity, team work and leadership.
Heritage
School motto
''LABORE ET VIRTUTE'' -- Labour and Virtue -- sums up the life of Saint Joseph. He was a workingman, a carpenter by trade and his virtue made him worthy to be the foster-father of Christ. This motto expresses the spirit that it is by hard work and virtue that a Josephian shall make a success of his life, and so remain true to the traditions of the College.
School badge
The badge of the College displays a divided into three divisions. The top division shows the Signum Fidei - a five-pointed, radiant star, which is taken from the insignia of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. It reminds people of the spirit of FAITH of the Institute. The right lower division shows three symbolizing broken bones, reminding students of the bravery and ZEAL the Saint promoted. The left lower division shows the book of knowledge on top and a lamp below; together they symbolize the importance of education, something which emphasised.
The shield stands with a compartment with supporters each of French , since the Lasallian family originates in Rheims, France. The top features a ribbon with the name of the College, and a with a cross and a crown . Below the shield are three shells symbolising baptism. The motto of the College in Latin, Labore et Virtute, is also found at the bottom of the badge.
School colours
The combination of Green & White has become the official colours of the College over the years. ''Green'' represents Ireland's shamrock, while ''White'' represents France's fleur-de-lis. The Lasallian Brothers of the College mostly come from Ireland and France.
Shamrock: plant having leaves divided into three leaflets; symbolize the Cross and the Holy Trinity; the emblem of Ireland.
Fleur-de-lis: a charge representing lily with six pedals; symbolizing purity and the Holy Trinity; the symbol of ancient France.
Notable alumni
Executive Council members
*Hon. Ronald Arculli , GBS, CVO, OBE, JP; Solicitor, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, former chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, chairman of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, trustee of the SJC Foundation
*The Hon. Sir David Li Kwok-po , GBM, GBS, OBE, JP; Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, Chairman of the Bank of East Asia, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the SJC Foundation
*Dr. the Hon. Leong Che-hung , GBS, JP; Doctor, urologist, former chairman of the Hospital Authority of Hong Kong, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, trustee of the SJC Foundation
*The Hon. Sir Lee Quo-wei , GBM, CBE, JP; former chairman of Hang Seng Bank Ltd, former Chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , former member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong , recently donated HK$1 million to the SJC Foundation
*Dr. Sir Albert Rodrigues , CBE, LLD, JP; long time member of the Urban Council, Executive Council and Legislative Council, former Senior Unofficial Member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong , former President of the SJC Old Boys Association
*Dr. the Hon. Woo Pak Chuen , CBE, JP; solicitor and notary public, Messrs P C Woo & Co., Solicitors, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , former Senior Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , former member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong , former President of the SJCOBA
*Eric Peter Ho , CBE, JP; former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , former member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong , former chairman of the Public Service Commission , former Secretary for Trade and Industry , former Secretary for Social Services
*Li Fook Shu , OBE; former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, former member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, former member of the Urban Council, one of the first chartered accountants in Hong Kong, former President of the SJCOBA
Legislators
*Sir John Joseph Swaine , CBE, SC, JP; Prominent barrister, Senior Counsel, currently the most senior barrister in Hong Kong, former Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, former President of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong .
*The Hon. Dhun Jehangir Ruttonjee, CBE, JP; son of the founder of Ruttonjee Sanitorium in Hong Kong, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, former Senior Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , former President of the SJCOBA
*The Hon. Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung , SBS, JP; member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, Trustee of the SJC Foundation, former President of the SJCOBA
*The Hon. Abraham Razack , SBS, JP; member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
*Edward Ho Sing-tin , SBS, OBE, JP, FHKIA; Prominent architect, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, Deputy Chairman & Managing Director of Wong Tung & Partners Ltd., Past President of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects , Trustee of the SJC Foundation
Civil Servants
*Peter Tsao Kwang-yung , CBE, JP; former Secretary of the Government Secretariat. He ended his career as the head of Home Affairs, ranking fourth in the colonial hierarchy
*Donald Liao Poon-huai , CBE, JP; former Secretary for Housing
*Chau Tak-hay , GBS, CBE, JP; former Secretary for Trade and Industry, former Secretary for Broadcasting, Culture and Sport, former Secretary for Health and Welfare, former Director General of Trade
*Dr. Li Yuet Ting , CBE, JP; former Director of Education
*Andrew Wong Ho-yuen , JP; Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service
*Paul Tang Kwok-wai , JP; Permanent Secretary for Economic Development and Labour & Commissioner for Labour
*Benjamin Tang Kwok-bun , JP; Director of Audit
*Isaac Chow Yiu Nam , JP; Deputy Director of Government Logistics
Professionals
*Dr. Joseph Chow Ming-kuen , OBE, JP; Husband of Selina Chow 周梁淑怡, civil & structural engineer, Chairman of Paul Y-ITC Construction Holdings Limited
*Lam Wo Hei , BBS, JP, FHKIA; Prominent architect, Director of Wong & Ouyang Ltd.
*Tony Ng Kwok Tung ; certified public accountant, Managing Partner of Tony Kwok Tung Ng & Co., Non-executive Director of Wah Ha Realty Company Ltd.
Businessmen
*Dr. Lo Ka-shui , GBS, JP; Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Great Eagle Holdings Limited, former Director of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and a past chairman of its Listing Committees of the Main Board and the Growth Enterprise Market
*Dr. Edgar Cheng , GBS, JP; Chairman of the World-Wide Investment Co. Ltd., Member of the Tenth Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, Chairman of the Council of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, former Head of Central Policy Unit of the Government of Hong Kong as well as the former Chairman of the Council of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
*Christopher Cheng , GBS, JP; former Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
*Vincent Lo Hong-shui , GBS, JP; Chairman of Shui On Group.
*Dr. Dickson Poon , SBS, CBE; Chairman of Dickson Concepts Ltd.
*Martin Lee Ka Shing ; Vice Chairman of Henderson Land Development and Henderson Investment Limited as well as a director of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited and Miramar Hotel and Investment Company, Limited
*Dr. Simon Lee Kwok Yin , MBE, JP; Chairman of the Sun Hing Group of Companies, Director of Wing Hang Bank Ltd, Director of Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd, Chairman of Pacific Canadian Investments Holdings Corp., establisher of Simon K Y Lee Hall of HKU, trustee of the SJC Foundation, recently donated HK$ 600,000 to the SJC Foundation
*William Doo , JP; Deputy Chairman of NWS Holdings Limited, Vice Chairman of New World China Land Limited and New World Mobile Holdings Limited; the brother-in-law of Dr Cheng Kar Shun, Henry
*William Junior Guilherme Doo ; Executive Director of NWS Holdings Limited; son of William Doo
*Ivan Wang Yoa Leung ; CEO of KING Enterprise and a Cantopop singer; the great-grandson of Bill Kwok , a leading family in Shanghai, the chief of Central Mint of China during the government of Doctor Sun Yat Sun.
*Howard Chao ; eldest son of Cecil Chao , Executive Director of Cheuk Nang Limited
*Archibald Chan Tai Wing ; businessman, former science teacher of SJC; retired Commandant of the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police; husband of Anson Chan 陳方安生
Academics
*Prof. Charles Kao , CBE; Father of Fibre Optics; former Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
*Prof. the Hon. Leong Che-hung , GBS, JP; Doctor, urologist, Professor of Surgery in Urology, the University of Hong Kong; former chairman of the Hospital Authority of Hong Kong, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong, trustee of the SJC Foundation
*Prof. John C.Y. Leong ; Doctor, President of the Open University of Hong Kong
*Prof. S.K. Lam, OBE ; former Dean of the LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong.
*Prof. Richard Ho Man-wui , JP; President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Community College
*Prof. Dennis Lo ; Winner of the 2001 Outstanding Young Person of the World, winner of the 10 Outstanding Young Persons Award in Hong Kong , Associate Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and the Director of the Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences
*Prof. John H.C. Ho , CBE; Distinguished doctor, founder of the Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society
*Dr. Raymond Wu Wai-yun , GBS, OBE, JP; Renowned cardiologist, former President of the Physicians Society, the Hong Kong Cardiological Society and the Medical Association, member of the Basic Law Committee and Deputy of National Peoples' Congress
*Dr. Peter Lee Chung Yin , JP; Renowned specialist in family medicine, former President of the Medical Association, recently donated HK$ 600,000 to the SJC Foundation
*Dr. Tsao Yen Chow ; Renowned paediatrician, former Senior Lecturer in Paediatrics at the University of Hong Kong, elected Honorary Life Member and former President of the Hong Kong Paediatric Society
*Prof. Lee Chack Fan , JP; Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Chair Professor in Geotechnical Engineering of the University of Hong Kong, Director of HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education
*Mr. Peter Tsui Yan Sau ; former teacher of SJC, founded Wah Yan College Hong Kong in 1919 and Wah Yan College Kowloon in 1924
*Prof. Jack Lau Ka Chun ; Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering of the HKUST, Chairman & Founder of Perception Digital Co. Ltd., the largest technology spin-off company from the HKUST, winner of the 10 Outstanding Young Persons Award in Hong Kong , winner of the Young Industrialist Awards of Hong Kong , younger brother of Prof. George Lau
*Prof. George Lau Ka Kit ; Professor in Gastroenterology & Hepatology of the HKU Department of Medicine, Assistant Dean of the HKU LKS Faculty of Medicine, Trustee of the Cheng Si-yuan Hepatitis Research Foundation, winner of the 10 Outstanding Young Persons Award in Hong Kong , elder brother of Prof. Jack Lau
*Prof. Joseph Lai Cho Sam ; Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean at the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy
Athletes/Sports related persons
* ; Hong Kong football legend; former , and Hong Kong National Football Team member
* ; Hong Kong Swimming Representative at Bangkok 1998 Asian Games, Pusan 2002 Asian Games and , Hong Kong Record Holder of : 100m Backstroke 59.71 , 200m Backstroke 2.05.47 , 400m Individual Medley 4.29.02 , 4x100m Medley Relay 3.51.07 , 4x200m Freestyle Relay 7.38.91 , : 200m Back Stroke 2.01.07 , 400m Individual Medley 4.21.08 , 4x200m Freestyle Relay 7.43.54 , singer and actor in Hong Kong
*Charles Szeto Shui-ki ; Hong Kong Swimming Representative at Bangkok 1998 Asian Games and Pusan 2002 Asian Games, Hong Kong Record Holder of : 4x100m Freestyle Relay 3.30.29 , : 100m Butterfly 55.74 , 4x200m Freestyle Relay 7.43.54 , television actor for TVB
* ; Hong Kong Swimming Representative at Bangkok 1998 Asian Games, Pusan 2002 Asian Games, Doha 2006 Asian Games and , Hong Kong Record Holder of : 50m Freestyle 22.46 , 100m Individual Medley 58.26
*Li Cheuk Lun ; Hong Kong Record Holder of : 50m Butterfly 29.12
*Chung Kwok Leung ; Hong Kong Swimming Representative at Pusan 2002 Asian Games, Hong Kong Record Holder of : 1500m Freestyle 16.02.83 , : 800m Freestyle 8.11.30 , 1500m Freestyle 15.38.44
*Martin Hong ; Solicitor, former Chairman of the Hong Kong Football Association
* ; former coach of First Division football teams such as , and Tsuen Wan; ESPN Cantonese commentator
Show-business characters
*Ray Cordeiro MBE; The world's most enduring DJ
*Natalis Chan ; comedian and game show host.
*Damian Lau Chung-Yan ; film and television actor.
*Jan Lamb ; DJ of Commercial Radio Hong Kong, Cantopop singer and lyricist; voice-over talent for TV commercials
*Daniel Lee ; film director
*Anthony Tang Ho Kwong ; film and television actor; former Hong Kong Swimming Team captain
*Chiu Tsang-hei ; Cantopop composer and producer
*John Tang ; former television actor
*Luke Tsang Chi-wah ; renowned radio & television presenter for RTHK
*Ivan Wang Yoa Leung ; Cantopop singer & CEO of KING Enterprise; the great-grandson of Bill Kwok , a leading family in Shanghai, the chief of Central Mint of China during the government of Doctor Sun Yat Sun.
*Kelvin Kwan ; Cantopop singer
*Johnny Tang ; film and television actor
Trivia
*According to a government report, Wednesdays were school holidays in the early days following Italian custom.
*The Boundary Path near the New Hall of St. Joseph's College was renamed as St. Joseph's Path in 1975.
*Prior to the establishment of St. Joseph's College Primary School, classes in the College ran from Class Eight to Class One, equivalent to Primary Five to Upper Six today.
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St. John's Cathedral, Hong Kong
St. John's Cathedral , officially The Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist and located at 4 Garden Road, , is an Anglican cathedral in Hong Kong. It is the cathedral of the
Diocese of Hong Kong Island and the focus of the Province of . It also houses the seat of the Archbishop of Hong Kong.
The Anglican cathedral is one of the two cathedrals in the city, the other being the Roman Catholic . St. John's Cathedral is the oldest surviving Western ecclesiastical building in Hong Kong, and the oldest Anglican church in the Far East, with its construction completed in 1849. It was declared a in 1996. It is notable that the Cathedral is located at the centre of s of Hong Kong as it is surrounded by the Bank of China Tower, , Legislative Council Building , Central Government Offices and the Court of Final Appeal .
History
On the morning of 8th December 1941, the day after their attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese attacked Hong Kong. On Christmas morning 1941 the Reverend Alaric P. Rose took the morning service in St John's with a congregation of one hundred, whilst shelling continued on the island.
On the 9th September 1945, the first service after the arrival of the Royal Navy was held in the Cathedral.
The Government of Hong Kong granted the St. John's Cathedral site as freehold land, it is currently the ''only'' occpuied freehold land in the entirety of Hong Kong.
Clergy
Shek Pik
Shek Pik village, once located on the south coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong was relocated to its current location when the Shek Pik Reservoir was built. Below the dam of the reservoir is Shek Pik Prison which is managed by the Hong Kong Correctional Services.
The village can be reached by Keung Shan Road, with Tai O Road, from Tai O, and South Lantau Road from Mui Wo.
A clan from Ma Tau Wai in Kowloon accompanied the last two young emperors to Lautau Island and finally settled in Shek Pik to avoid the at the end of Southern Song.
Rock carvings from the neolithic age were found by Chen Kung-chiek in Shek Pik in 1939 when the local villagers told him there was an engraved carving on the upper part of the beach and to the west of Tung Wan. There was the second carving found on the opposite side of the valley. It has been split into two parts by lightning and the rock is now lying face down so the carving can not be seen. .
According to the local villagers, there is the third carving further up the valley. This carving, was found on a steep slope in Shek Pik in 1962 . The carving is at above sea level.
The Lower Shek Pik Rock Carving is now listed on the list of declared monuments of Hong Kong..
The village can be reached by Keung Shan Road, with Tai O Road, from Tai O, and South Lantau Road from Mui Wo.
Village
A clan from Ma Tau Wai in Kowloon accompanied the last two young emperors to Lautau Island and finally settled in Shek Pik to avoid the at the end of Southern Song.
Rock Carvings
Rock carvings from the neolithic age were found by Chen Kung-chiek in Shek Pik in 1939 when the local villagers told him there was an engraved carving on the upper part of the beach and to the west of Tung Wan. There was the second carving found on the opposite side of the valley. It has been split into two parts by lightning and the rock is now lying face down so the carving can not be seen. .
According to the local villagers, there is the third carving further up the valley. This carving, was found on a steep slope in Shek Pik in 1962 . The carving is at above sea level.
The Lower Shek Pik Rock Carving is now listed on the list of declared monuments of Hong Kong..
Old Stanley Police Station
The Old Stanley Police Station was a police station constructed in on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong in 1859. It is now the oldest remaining police station building in Hong Kong.
The British Army, during the early years of the colonial era, used the station from time to time in conjunction with the police because of its strategic position as the most southerly outpost on Hong Kong Island. During the , the Japanese Gendarmerie used the police station as a local headquarters and a mortuary was built onto the building.
After the war, the building reverted to its original use and served as a police station until 1974. Since then it has had a number of unrelated uses including a sub-office of the Southern District Office, a restaurant, and currently it is used as a grocery store.
There have been various attempts to have the government discontinue its commercial use, and to utilize it for some official function. One recent suggestion was to use it as a branch of the Hong Kong Police Museum.
The British Army, during the early years of the colonial era, used the station from time to time in conjunction with the police because of its strategic position as the most southerly outpost on Hong Kong Island. During the , the Japanese Gendarmerie used the police station as a local headquarters and a mortuary was built onto the building.
After the war, the building reverted to its original use and served as a police station until 1974. Since then it has had a number of unrelated uses including a sub-office of the Southern District Office, a restaurant, and currently it is used as a grocery store.
There have been various attempts to have the government discontinue its commercial use, and to utilize it for some official function. One recent suggestion was to use it as a branch of the Hong Kong Police Museum.
Old District Office North
The Old District Office North is a building located at 20 Wan Tau Kok Lane, Tai Po in the New Territories of Hong Kong. It was built around 1907 and was the earliest seat of the colonial civil administration of the New Territories. Administration and land registration of the northern part of the New Territories were carried out in this building. The building still housed a magistrate's court until 1961.
It is now used by the New Territories Eastern Region Headquarters of The Scout Association of Hong Kong.
It is now used by the New Territories Eastern Region Headquarters of The Scout Association of Hong Kong.
Maryknoll Convent School
Maryknoll Convent School is a prestigious Roman Catholic girls' school with and sections at Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. It was founded by the American Maryknoll Sisters in Hong Kong in 1925. at Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. MCS is well-known for its distinguished academic results and school traditions. It also has a good reputation for its cultural achievements at both local and international levels.
Mother Mary Joseph Rogers, founder of the Maryknoll Sisters said in 1925, "Let's see what God has in store for us." The organisation came to Hong Kong started providing education.
On 11 February 1925, Sister Mary Paul, began teaching 12 students various subjects in the Convent Parlour at 103 Austin Road. In 1931, due to the growing number of students and teachers, the school moved to 248 Prince Edward Road. The school moved again in 1936, to the current magnificent campus at 130 .
In 1941, the Maryknoll Sisters left Hong Kong and closed the school, as the . In 1945, after the , the school reopened.
In 1960, a new section was inaugurated at 5 Ho Tung Road for the section. The primary section remains at 130 Waterloo Road. In 1995, the Jockey Club Wing of the secondary section was opened. Since 1997, the primary section has been converted to a whole-day school. The Jockey Club Wing of the primary section was completed in 1998. Further, in 2005, the Rogers Annex is opened for the secondary section.
On May 16, 2008, Maryknoll Convent School became a .
Feb.11, 1925
MCS opens with 12 students in the convent parlour at 103 Austin Road with Sr Mary Paul in charge.
1931
The school moves to Prince Edward Road.
1937
The new building at Waterloo Road and Boundary Street becomes the new MCS.
1941
The Sisters have to leave H.K. because of the Japanese Occupation.
1945
The Sisters return to H.K. and reopened the school.
1950
MCS celebrates its Silver Anniversary. The MCS Former Students’ Association is formed.
1959
Sr Mary de Ricci replaces Sr Ann Mary as Principal.
1960
The Secondary School moves into a new building at 5 Ho Tung Road built because of a significant increase in the number of students. The Primary School remains in the Waterloo Road building under Sr Ann Lewandoski.
1961
Sr Miriam Xavier replaces Sr Ann Lewandoski as Primary Principal.
1965
Sr de Ricci is replaced by Sr Rose Duchesne as Principal of the Secondary Section .
1967
Sr Marie Corinne Rost succeeds Sr Miriam Xavier as Principal of the Primary Section.
The Maryknoll Student Association is set up for the Secondary Section under the guidance of Sr Jeanne Houlihan.
1969
Mrs Hilda Kan becomes Principal of the Primary Section p.m. Session.
1971
An experimental administrative system, a Staff Council, is set up in the Secondary Section. Ms Nancy Yu replaces Sr Teresa Perkes as Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section .
1972
Sr Jeanne Houlihan becomes Principal of the Secondary Section.
1974
Mrs Lydia Huang becomes the second Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section.
1975
Golden Anniversary of Maryknoll Convent School.
1977
Sr Marie Corinne Rost becomes Supervisor of the Primary Section. Mrs Elsie Wong becomes Principal of the Primary Section .
1983
Sr Rose Duchesne replaces Sr Marie Corinne Rost as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
1985
Diamond Jubilee of Maryknoll Convent School
Sr Marya Zaborowski replaces Sr Rose Duchesne as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
1986
Mrs Jennie Chan becomes Vice-Principal and Ms Edith Wong, Senior Council Member of the Secondary Section .
Jan. 1987
Mrs Lydia Huang replaces Sr Jeanne Houlihan as the first lay Principal of the Secondary Section . Sr Jeanne remains Supervisor.
1988
Sr Jeanne Houlihan replaces Sr Marya Zaborowski as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
1989
The Prefect system is revived for the Secondary Section to help students become more self-disciplined.
Jan. 1991
Sr Agnes Cazale replaces Sr Jeanne Houlihan as Supervisor of the Secondary Section .
1991
Mrs Lydia Huang replaces Sr Jeanne Houlihan as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
Ms Edith Wong becomes the Principal Assistant Mistress of the Secondary Section .
Ms Patricia Hong becomes the second Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section .
May 1992
The MCS Educational Trust is founded to advance education at Maryknoll.
Jan 1995
The Jockey Club Wing of the Secondary Section is opened.
Sept. 1995
Mrs Sophie Hsu replaces Mrs Jennie Chan as one of the Vice-Principals of the Secondary Section .
Mrs Teresa Chow replaces Mrs Elsie Wong as Principal of the Primary Section .
Sept. 1996
Mrs Winifred Lin replaces Mrs Sophie Hsu as one of the Vice-Principals of the Secondary Section .
Ms Edith Wong retires as Principal Assistant Mistress.
1997
Mrs Hilda Kan retires as Principal of the Primary Section .
The Primary Section turns into a whole-day school with Mrs Teresa Chow as Principal and Ms Joyce Fong as Vice-Principal.
Jan. 1997
Mrs Gloria Ko replaces Mrs Lydia Huang as Principal of the Secondary Section .
Feb. 1998
The Jockey Club Wing of the Primary Section is opened.
Sept. 1999
Ms Patricia Hong resigns as Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section.
2000
75 th Anniversary of Maryknoll Convent School
Feb. 2001
The School Advisory Committee is set up to replace the Staff Council of the Secondary Section.
July 2001
The General Staff Assembly is set up for the Secondary Section.
Sept. 2001
Ms Melaine Lee becomes the second Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section.
Mrs Josephine Lo replaces Ms Joyce Fong as Vice-Principal of the Primary Section.
Dec. 2001
The Maryknoll Convent School Parent-Teacher Association is set up.
June 2002
The Maryknoll Convent School Parent-Teacher Association is set up.
Sept. 2002
Mrs Winifred Lin replaces Mrs Gloria Ko as Principal of the Secondary Section.
Ms Cynthia Ho replaces Mrs Winifred Lin as one of the Vice-Principals of the Secondary Section.
Sept. 2003
Mrs Josephine Lo replaces Mrs Teresa Chow as Principal of the Primary Section.
Ms Maria Cheng replaces Mrs Josephine Lo as Vice-Principal of the Primary Section.
2005
80th Anniversary of Maryknoll Convent School
Feb. 2005
The Rogers Annex of the Secondary Section is opened.
July 2005
The Maryknoll Convent School Foundation is founded to succeed the Maryknoll Sisters as the Sponsoring Body of Maryknoll Convent School.
August 2005
Sr Jeanne Houlihan replaces Sr Agnes Cazale as Supervisor of the Secondary Section.
Sept. 2006
Ms Melaine Lee replaces Mrs Winifred Lin as Principal of the Secondary Section.
Mrs Olivia Chao, Ms Anna Chiu, Ms Cynthia Ho and Mr Aloysius Lee become Deputy Principals of the Secondary Section.
May 2007
MCS celebrates the 70th Anniversary of having moved into the school building at Waterloo Road and Boundary Street.
16 May 2008
MCS school building at Waterloo Road and Boundary Street is declared a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance.
Sept. 2008
Ms Doris Yuen become the vice principle of the Primary Section with Ms Maria Cheng.
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History
Mother Mary Joseph Rogers, founder of the Maryknoll Sisters said in 1925, "Let's see what God has in store for us." The organisation came to Hong Kong started providing education.
On 11 February 1925, Sister Mary Paul, began teaching 12 students various subjects in the Convent Parlour at 103 Austin Road. In 1931, due to the growing number of students and teachers, the school moved to 248 Prince Edward Road. The school moved again in 1936, to the current magnificent campus at 130 .
In 1941, the Maryknoll Sisters left Hong Kong and closed the school, as the . In 1945, after the , the school reopened.
In 1960, a new section was inaugurated at 5 Ho Tung Road for the section. The primary section remains at 130 Waterloo Road. In 1995, the Jockey Club Wing of the secondary section was opened. Since 1997, the primary section has been converted to a whole-day school. The Jockey Club Wing of the primary section was completed in 1998. Further, in 2005, the Rogers Annex is opened for the secondary section.
On May 16, 2008, Maryknoll Convent School became a .
Feb.11, 1925
MCS opens with 12 students in the convent parlour at 103 Austin Road with Sr Mary Paul in charge.
1931
The school moves to Prince Edward Road.
1937
The new building at Waterloo Road and Boundary Street becomes the new MCS.
1941
The Sisters have to leave H.K. because of the Japanese Occupation.
1945
The Sisters return to H.K. and reopened the school.
1950
MCS celebrates its Silver Anniversary. The MCS Former Students’ Association is formed.
1959
Sr Mary de Ricci replaces Sr Ann Mary as Principal.
1960
The Secondary School moves into a new building at 5 Ho Tung Road built because of a significant increase in the number of students. The Primary School remains in the Waterloo Road building under Sr Ann Lewandoski.
1961
Sr Miriam Xavier replaces Sr Ann Lewandoski as Primary Principal.
1965
Sr de Ricci is replaced by Sr Rose Duchesne as Principal of the Secondary Section .
1967
Sr Marie Corinne Rost succeeds Sr Miriam Xavier as Principal of the Primary Section.
The Maryknoll Student Association is set up for the Secondary Section under the guidance of Sr Jeanne Houlihan.
1969
Mrs Hilda Kan becomes Principal of the Primary Section p.m. Session.
1971
An experimental administrative system, a Staff Council, is set up in the Secondary Section. Ms Nancy Yu replaces Sr Teresa Perkes as Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section .
1972
Sr Jeanne Houlihan becomes Principal of the Secondary Section.
1974
Mrs Lydia Huang becomes the second Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section.
1975
Golden Anniversary of Maryknoll Convent School.
1977
Sr Marie Corinne Rost becomes Supervisor of the Primary Section. Mrs Elsie Wong becomes Principal of the Primary Section .
1983
Sr Rose Duchesne replaces Sr Marie Corinne Rost as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
1985
Diamond Jubilee of Maryknoll Convent School
Sr Marya Zaborowski replaces Sr Rose Duchesne as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
1986
Mrs Jennie Chan becomes Vice-Principal and Ms Edith Wong, Senior Council Member of the Secondary Section .
Jan. 1987
Mrs Lydia Huang replaces Sr Jeanne Houlihan as the first lay Principal of the Secondary Section . Sr Jeanne remains Supervisor.
1988
Sr Jeanne Houlihan replaces Sr Marya Zaborowski as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
1989
The Prefect system is revived for the Secondary Section to help students become more self-disciplined.
Jan. 1991
Sr Agnes Cazale replaces Sr Jeanne Houlihan as Supervisor of the Secondary Section .
1991
Mrs Lydia Huang replaces Sr Jeanne Houlihan as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
Ms Edith Wong becomes the Principal Assistant Mistress of the Secondary Section .
Ms Patricia Hong becomes the second Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section .
May 1992
The MCS Educational Trust is founded to advance education at Maryknoll.
Jan 1995
The Jockey Club Wing of the Secondary Section is opened.
Sept. 1995
Mrs Sophie Hsu replaces Mrs Jennie Chan as one of the Vice-Principals of the Secondary Section .
Mrs Teresa Chow replaces Mrs Elsie Wong as Principal of the Primary Section .
Sept. 1996
Mrs Winifred Lin replaces Mrs Sophie Hsu as one of the Vice-Principals of the Secondary Section .
Ms Edith Wong retires as Principal Assistant Mistress.
1997
Mrs Hilda Kan retires as Principal of the Primary Section .
The Primary Section turns into a whole-day school with Mrs Teresa Chow as Principal and Ms Joyce Fong as Vice-Principal.
Jan. 1997
Mrs Gloria Ko replaces Mrs Lydia Huang as Principal of the Secondary Section .
Feb. 1998
The Jockey Club Wing of the Primary Section is opened.
Sept. 1999
Ms Patricia Hong resigns as Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section.
2000
75 th Anniversary of Maryknoll Convent School
Feb. 2001
The School Advisory Committee is set up to replace the Staff Council of the Secondary Section.
July 2001
The General Staff Assembly is set up for the Secondary Section.
Sept. 2001
Ms Melaine Lee becomes the second Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section.
Mrs Josephine Lo replaces Ms Joyce Fong as Vice-Principal of the Primary Section.
Dec. 2001
The Maryknoll Convent School Parent-Teacher Association is set up.
June 2002
The Maryknoll Convent School Parent-Teacher Association is set up.
Sept. 2002
Mrs Winifred Lin replaces Mrs Gloria Ko as Principal of the Secondary Section.
Ms Cynthia Ho replaces Mrs Winifred Lin as one of the Vice-Principals of the Secondary Section.
Sept. 2003
Mrs Josephine Lo replaces Mrs Teresa Chow as Principal of the Primary Section.
Ms Maria Cheng replaces Mrs Josephine Lo as Vice-Principal of the Primary Section.
2005
80th Anniversary of Maryknoll Convent School
Feb. 2005
The Rogers Annex of the Secondary Section is opened.
July 2005
The Maryknoll Convent School Foundation is founded to succeed the Maryknoll Sisters as the Sponsoring Body of Maryknoll Convent School.
August 2005
Sr Jeanne Houlihan replaces Sr Agnes Cazale as Supervisor of the Secondary Section.
Sept. 2006
Ms Melaine Lee replaces Mrs Winifred Lin as Principal of the Secondary Section.
Mrs Olivia Chao, Ms Anna Chiu, Ms Cynthia Ho and Mr Aloysius Lee become Deputy Principals of the Secondary Section.
May 2007
MCS celebrates the 70th Anniversary of having moved into the school building at Waterloo Road and Boundary Street.
16 May 2008
MCS school building at Waterloo Road and Boundary Street is declared a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance.
Sept. 2008
Ms Doris Yuen become the vice principle of the Primary Section with Ms Maria Cheng.
Houses
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Man Mo Temple
Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu . It was built after two gods, Man the god of literature and Mo the god of war.
The temple itself also made an appearance in the video game Shenmue II for the Dreamcast and Xbox consoles. You can explore the temple and its grounds, however its locale in the game is different from its true location.
The one on Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan was built in 1847. It has been managed by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals since 1908. It is one of in the District.
The one in Tai Po has been listed as a .
The Man Mo temple is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily.
The temple itself also made an appearance in the video game Shenmue II for the Dreamcast and Xbox consoles. You can explore the temple and its grounds, however its locale in the game is different from its true location.
The one on Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan was built in 1847. It has been managed by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals since 1908. It is one of in the District.
The one in Tai Po has been listed as a .
The Man Mo temple is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily.
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King Yin Lane
King Yin Lei is a mansion located at 45 Stubbs Road above Happy Valley racecourse on Hong Kong Island. The Government plans to declare King Yin Lei, at 45 Stubbs Road a monument under the Antiquities & Monuments Ordinance.
It was up for tender in early 2004, which closed on 8th June. Despite claims that it was highly likely that the new buyer would demolish the property and redevelop it given the recovered property market, the Government of Hong Kong did not act. In the end the owner, Yau Mok Shing was against selling the property after much public pressure.
The Conservancy Association of Hong Kong , a strong advocate of the historical heritage, wrote to the Secretary for Home Affairs Patrick Ho in April requesting him to consider declaring the mansion as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. The Association also organised the "Save King Yin Lei Campaign" in June and generated a public discussion. Yau Mok Shing then told the media that he would not sell the building for the moment.
The Government of Hong Kong did not act to preserve the building, as it was private property and had not utilized its allocated land mass to the fullest. If the government was to declare it a historical building, thus forbidding the demolition and any further development on the site, it would have to pay huge compensations to the owner, in the millions.
The new owner wrote to the government on the preservation of the site but received no reply, which Secretary for Development Carrie Lam admits as her department being insensitive.
The owner then began demolishing the tiles of the building, which made news in the Hong Kong media. Realizing this development, the government declared the site a proposed monument to stop the work.
Finally, on 25 January 2008, the Government reached a preliminary understanding with the owner on a possible preservation option for the mansion. The owner will surrender King Yin Lei's whole site to the Government after restoration. Subject to the necessary town planning approval, the Government will grant an adjacent man-made slope site of a size similar to King Yin Lei to the owner for development, subject to the same plot ratio of 0.5 and a height restriction of three storeys.
The mansion was designed by architect A.R. Fenton-Rayen. It sits on a 50,650 square feet site. Construction began in 1936 and was completed by 1937. The site comprises a three-storey "red bricks and green tiles" building, a private garden festooned with bonsai plants, various pavilions and terraces. It has been a scenic spot for mainland and overseas tourists.
The building is well preserved because in the early years, the family who owns it valued the mixed-style pre-War residence with Chinese Renaissance architectural style.
In 2007, the Hong Kong Government listed nearly 500 buildings in Hong Kong as historical buildings but King Yin Lei is not on the list.
On 11 September 2007, dump trucks were spotted at the site. Parts of the roof have been removed. All 3 Chinese characters on a front gate plaque had been chiselled completely away by workers. The Conservancy Association of Hong Kong are disappointed that the government has not been able to preserve the estate.
The building was featured in several films and TV series over the years. In 1955, the interior was used for scenes in '''' when the character of Han Su Yin visits her family in Mainland China. Bruce Lee fans will recognise it from a long shot in the film where it is used to represent the exterior of Han's fortress. Clark Gable's '''' was filmed there in 1955.
The legendary TV series ''Yesterday's Glitter'' starring Liza Wang and the 1955 Hollywood movie '''' starring William Holden were both shot inside the mansion.
Saving King Yin Lei
It was up for tender in early 2004, which closed on 8th June. Despite claims that it was highly likely that the new buyer would demolish the property and redevelop it given the recovered property market, the Government of Hong Kong did not act. In the end the owner, Yau Mok Shing was against selling the property after much public pressure.
The Conservancy Association of Hong Kong , a strong advocate of the historical heritage, wrote to the Secretary for Home Affairs Patrick Ho in April requesting him to consider declaring the mansion as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. The Association also organised the "Save King Yin Lei Campaign" in June and generated a public discussion. Yau Mok Shing then told the media that he would not sell the building for the moment.
The Government of Hong Kong did not act to preserve the building, as it was private property and had not utilized its allocated land mass to the fullest. If the government was to declare it a historical building, thus forbidding the demolition and any further development on the site, it would have to pay huge compensations to the owner, in the millions.
The new owner wrote to the government on the preservation of the site but received no reply, which Secretary for Development Carrie Lam admits as her department being insensitive.
The owner then began demolishing the tiles of the building, which made news in the Hong Kong media. Realizing this development, the government declared the site a proposed monument to stop the work.
Finally, on 25 January 2008, the Government reached a preliminary understanding with the owner on a possible preservation option for the mansion. The owner will surrender King Yin Lei's whole site to the Government after restoration. Subject to the necessary town planning approval, the Government will grant an adjacent man-made slope site of a size similar to King Yin Lei to the owner for development, subject to the same plot ratio of 0.5 and a height restriction of three storeys.
History
The mansion was designed by architect A.R. Fenton-Rayen. It sits on a 50,650 square feet site. Construction began in 1936 and was completed by 1937. The site comprises a three-storey "red bricks and green tiles" building, a private garden festooned with bonsai plants, various pavilions and terraces. It has been a scenic spot for mainland and overseas tourists.
Preservation
The building is well preserved because in the early years, the family who owns it valued the mixed-style pre-War residence with Chinese Renaissance architectural style.
In 2007, the Hong Kong Government listed nearly 500 buildings in Hong Kong as historical buildings but King Yin Lei is not on the list.
Work in progress
On 11 September 2007, dump trucks were spotted at the site. Parts of the roof have been removed. All 3 Chinese characters on a front gate plaque had been chiselled completely away by workers. The Conservancy Association of Hong Kong are disappointed that the government has not been able to preserve the estate.
King Yin Lei in popular culture
The building was featured in several films and TV series over the years. In 1955, the interior was used for scenes in '''' when the character of Han Su Yin visits her family in Mainland China. Bruce Lee fans will recognise it from a long shot in the film where it is used to represent the exterior of Han's fortress. Clark Gable's '''' was filmed there in 1955.
The legendary TV series ''Yesterday's Glitter'' starring Liza Wang and the 1955 Hollywood movie '''' starring William Holden were both shot inside the mansion.
Joss House Bay
Joss House Bay, also known as Tai Miu Wan indigenously, is near the south end of Clear Water Bay Peninsula in Hong Kong.
The name ''Tai Miu Wan'' means the bay of large temple after the oldest Tin Hau Temple in Hong Kong.
The Tin Hau Temple was a large joss house built in 1266. It is the oldest and biggest Tin Hau Temple in Hong Kong so it is called the ''Big Temple''. It is a . The temple is located near Fat Tong Mun, the channel between the peninsula and Tung Lung Chau on the major channel along the sea route in the South China. It was founded by the Lam family in former Po Kong in Kowloon.
Rock Inscription at Joss House Bay is one of the Declared monuments of Hong Kong. This inscription is dated to the Jiashu year of Xianchun reign of Southern Song Dynasty . It is the oldest dated inscription found in Hong Kong, which records a visit by an officer in charge of the salt administration. It also gives the history of two temples, north and south of Joss House Bay.
Every year during , the will invite tender for the special ferry service between Joss House Bay and a town location pier, usually North Point.
New World First Ferry operated the service from North Point to Joss House Bay for worshippers over the two days from 19 April to 20 April in 2006. Both fast ferry and ordinary ferry services were provided . Over 10,000 worshippers used the service in 2006 .
2006 North Point to Joss House Bay Ferry Fares
Note: Single fare only available from Joss House Bay.
The name ''Tai Miu Wan'' means the bay of large temple after the oldest Tin Hau Temple in Hong Kong.
Tin Hau Temple
The Tin Hau Temple was a large joss house built in 1266. It is the oldest and biggest Tin Hau Temple in Hong Kong so it is called the ''Big Temple''. It is a . The temple is located near Fat Tong Mun, the channel between the peninsula and Tung Lung Chau on the major channel along the sea route in the South China. It was founded by the Lam family in former Po Kong in Kowloon.
Rock Inscription
Rock Inscription at Joss House Bay is one of the Declared monuments of Hong Kong. This inscription is dated to the Jiashu year of Xianchun reign of Southern Song Dynasty . It is the oldest dated inscription found in Hong Kong, which records a visit by an officer in charge of the salt administration. It also gives the history of two temples, north and south of Joss House Bay.
Transportation
Every year during , the will invite tender for the special ferry service between Joss House Bay and a town location pier, usually North Point.
New World First Ferry operated the service from North Point to Joss House Bay for worshippers over the two days from 19 April to 20 April in 2006. Both fast ferry and ordinary ferry services were provided . Over 10,000 worshippers used the service in 2006 .
2006 North Point to Joss House Bay Ferry Fares
Note: Single fare only available from Joss House Bay.
Island House
Island House is located on Island House Lane, Yuen Chau Tsai , in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong.
Built in 1905, Island House was built as the residence for the first British Police Magistrate appointed in 1898.
It was also the official residence of the District Officer and residence of District Commissioners for the New Territories. Island House had been resided in by a total of 15 District Commissioners since 1949. The last resident of the Island House was Sir David Akers-Jones, who became in 1985.
Since then, it has become the Island House Conservation Studies Centre after it was passed to the custodianship of .
It is one of the declared monuments of Hong Kong.
History
Built in 1905, Island House was built as the residence for the first British Police Magistrate appointed in 1898.
It was also the official residence of the District Officer and residence of District Commissioners for the New Territories. Island House had been resided in by a total of 15 District Commissioners since 1949. The last resident of the Island House was Sir David Akers-Jones, who became in 1985.
Since then, it has become the Island House Conservation Studies Centre after it was passed to the custodianship of .
It is one of the declared monuments of Hong Kong.
Hung Shing Temple
Few people know much about the life of Hung Shing . Even those who claim to know tell different stories. According to legend, the original name of Hung Shing was Hung Hei, the Governor of Kwong Lee in the Tang dynasty . Hung Hei was a righteous government official who won approbation from the people. During his tenure in office, he encouraged the study of astronomy, geography and mathematics. He even set up an astronomical observatory and his precise weather forecasting proved to be of enormous value to traders and fishermen. After Hung Shing's death, the reigning emperor disseminated his virtues to the whole country and bestowed upon him the of "Kwong Lee Hung Shing Tai Wong". It is said that Hung Shing still blessed the villagers after his death and had showed his presence to save many people during tempests.
Worshippers of Hung Shing go to pray in the temple on the 1st and the 15th day of every , likewise on the birthday of Kwun Yum, the Goddess of Mercy.
Constructed before 1847, Hung Shing Temple on Queen's Road East, in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, used to overlook the sea front.
Purely designed, this tile-roofed temple was built on large boulders against a craggy terrain. Succeeding to a number of , it now bears an arresting appearance in the middle of modern commercial and residential buildings. It is .
Hung Shing Temple on Kau Sai Chau is thought to have dated from 1889 according to the stone plaque at its front door. Base on the records of the villagers, the temple was renovated in 1949,1961 and more recently in 1985. In 1999,another conservation project of the Temple was made possible by a donation of HK$2 million from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and an additional funding of HK$300,000 from the Antiquities and Monuments Office. With its completion in March 2000, this project was awarded the Outstanding Project Award, UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage 2000 Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation.
It is one of the Declared monuments of Hong Kong.
The Hung Shing Temple is situated at Hang Mei Tsuen of Ping Shan. It was constructed by the Tang Clan residing in Ping Shan. Base on the year inscribed on the board inside the Temple, it was probably built in Dinghai during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty. The existing structure was rebuilt in the fifth year of the reign of the Qing Dynasty followed by a substantial renovation in 1963.
Worshippers of Hung Shing go to pray in the temple on the 1st and the 15th day of every , likewise on the birthday of Kwun Yum, the Goddess of Mercy.
Hong Kong
Wan Chai
Constructed before 1847, Hung Shing Temple on Queen's Road East, in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, used to overlook the sea front.
Purely designed, this tile-roofed temple was built on large boulders against a craggy terrain. Succeeding to a number of , it now bears an arresting appearance in the middle of modern commercial and residential buildings. It is .
Sai Kung
Hung Shing Temple on Kau Sai Chau is thought to have dated from 1889 according to the stone plaque at its front door. Base on the records of the villagers, the temple was renovated in 1949,1961 and more recently in 1985. In 1999,another conservation project of the Temple was made possible by a donation of HK$2 million from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and an additional funding of HK$300,000 from the Antiquities and Monuments Office. With its completion in March 2000, this project was awarded the Outstanding Project Award, UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage 2000 Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation.
It is one of the Declared monuments of Hong Kong.
Ping Shan
The Hung Shing Temple is situated at Hang Mei Tsuen of Ping Shan. It was constructed by the Tang Clan residing in Ping Shan. Base on the year inscribed on the board inside the Temple, it was probably built in Dinghai during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty. The existing structure was rebuilt in the fifth year of the reign of the Qing Dynasty followed by a substantial renovation in 1963.
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Hoh Fuk Tong Centre
Hoh Fuk Tong Centre is located at 28 Castle Peak Road, San Hui, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong. Morrison Building is a of Hong Kong.
The Centre was named after Rev. Hoh Fuk Tong, the first Chinese pastor in Hong Kong.
Hoh Fuk Tong Centre was built by General Cai Tingjie , who led the Nineteenth Corps against the Japanese invasion between 1936 and the early 1940s.
The Centre was the villa of General Cai from 1936 to 1946. It was used for tertiary education by the Dade Institute, founded under the directive of Chinese leaders Zhou Enlai and Dong Biwu, from 1946 to 1949.
After the closure of Dade Institute, the London Missionary Society, now the Council for World Mission, bought the campus and lent it to the Church of Christ in China since 1950.
The London Missionary Society formally transferred the ownership of the compound to the Church at a token fee of one dollar in 1961.
To protect the historic building from demolition, Morrison House was declared as proposed Monument on 11 April 2003; it was later declared as monument on 26 March 2004.
The Morrison Building and the Hoh Fuk Tong Center Building are two of the oldest buildings in the Center.
Constructed in 1936, Morrison Building was the oldest building in the Hoh Fuk Tong Centre; it was the main building of the Former Dade Institute.
Hoh Fuk Tong Centre Building was constructed in the 1940s; it had been used as the girls' dormitory of the Former Dade Institute. It was also known as the "Red House" as it was built of red bricks.
The Centre was named after Rev. Hoh Fuk Tong, the first Chinese pastor in Hong Kong.
History
Hoh Fuk Tong Centre was built by General Cai Tingjie , who led the Nineteenth Corps against the Japanese invasion between 1936 and the early 1940s.
The Centre was the villa of General Cai from 1936 to 1946. It was used for tertiary education by the Dade Institute, founded under the directive of Chinese leaders Zhou Enlai and Dong Biwu, from 1946 to 1949.
After the closure of Dade Institute, the London Missionary Society, now the Council for World Mission, bought the campus and lent it to the Church of Christ in China since 1950.
The London Missionary Society formally transferred the ownership of the compound to the Church at a token fee of one dollar in 1961.
To protect the historic building from demolition, Morrison House was declared as proposed Monument on 11 April 2003; it was later declared as monument on 26 March 2004.
Buildings
The Morrison Building and the Hoh Fuk Tong Center Building are two of the oldest buildings in the Center.
Morrison Building
Constructed in 1936, Morrison Building was the oldest building in the Hoh Fuk Tong Centre; it was the main building of the Former Dade Institute.
Hoh Fuk Tong Centre Building
Hoh Fuk Tong Centre Building was constructed in the 1940s; it had been used as the girls' dormitory of the Former Dade Institute. It was also known as the "Red House" as it was built of red bricks.
Former Marine Police Headquarters Compound
The Former Marine Police Headquarters Compound , constructed in 1884, is located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
The Kowloon compound used to occupied by the Marine Police, now a unit within the Hong Kong Police Force, since its establishment until late 1996; it was moved to Sai Wan Ho.
The compound is a since 1994 as it is one of the four oldest surviving government buildings in Hong Kong. The Compound and the Old Kowloon Fire Station will be re-developed into a heritage hotel with food and beverage outlets and retail facilities.
The former Marine Police Headquarters was constructed in 1884, comprises a main building, a stable block and signal tower. It has been by the Marine Police , except for the when the compound was used as a base by the Japanese navy.
During the Japanese Occupation Period, extensive underground tunnels were constructed beneath the lawn but after World War II, these tunnels were blocked and the lawn was re-turfed for the safety of public.
In 1970s, the compound lost a large part of its grounds for levelling the slope was levelled and lying Kowloon Park Drive.
The approval allows the developer to preserve and redevelop the historical building into a heritage tourism facility. Flying Snow will transform the building into a heritage hotel with food and beverage outlets, and retail facilities.
The project is the first attempt by the Tourism Commission to engage the private sector to preserve antiquities by revamping them into tourist attractions.
The Kowloon compound used to occupied by the Marine Police, now a unit within the Hong Kong Police Force, since its establishment until late 1996; it was moved to Sai Wan Ho.
The compound is a since 1994 as it is one of the four oldest surviving government buildings in Hong Kong. The Compound and the Old Kowloon Fire Station will be re-developed into a heritage hotel with food and beverage outlets and retail facilities.
History
The former Marine Police Headquarters was constructed in 1884, comprises a main building, a stable block and signal tower. It has been by the Marine Police , except for the when the compound was used as a base by the Japanese navy.
During the Japanese Occupation Period, extensive underground tunnels were constructed beneath the lawn but after World War II, these tunnels were blocked and the lawn was re-turfed for the safety of public.
In 1970s, the compound lost a large part of its grounds for levelling the slope was levelled and lying Kowloon Park Drive.
The approval allows the developer to preserve and redevelop the historical building into a heritage tourism facility. Flying Snow will transform the building into a heritage hotel with food and beverage outlets, and retail facilities.
The project is the first attempt by the Tourism Commission to engage the private sector to preserve antiquities by revamping them into tourist attractions.
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