The following information is only a preliminary plan which is to be finalised in due course.
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Proposed subjects for the NSS curriculum
Proposed class structure for the NSS curriculum
Interface of junior and senior secondary curricula
Professional development of teachers for NSS
Preparation for Liberal Studies
Talk on NSS Curriculum (PPT 1 / PPT 2 / PPT 3)
Proposed subjects for the NSS curriculum
Core Subjects 
Elective Subjects
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Proposed class structure for the NSS curriculum
4A |
4B |
4C |
4D |
4E (Challenge Class) |
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| Core Subjects | Chinese Language English Language Liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics (Core Subjects) | Compulsory Part |
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| Elective Subject 1 | One from Group A |
One from Group A |
Physics |
Physics |
Physics |
| Elective Subject 2 | One from Group B |
One from Group B |
Combined Science* |
Chemistry |
Chemistry |
| Elective Subject 3 | One from Group C |
One from Group C |
One from Group C |
One from Group C |
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| Group A | Chinese History Economics Geography |
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| Group B | History Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Chinese Literature |
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| Group C | Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Economics Visual Arts |
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Please refer to the website of Education Bureau (http://www.edb.gov.hk/334) for more information on NSS curriculum.
Expected numbers of students for elective subjects
| Subject | Maximum number of students |
Minimum number of students |
| Physics | 120 |
120 |
| Chemistry | 80 |
80 |
| Biology | 40 |
8 |
| Combined Science (Chemistry & Biology Parts) | 40 |
40 |
| Information and Communication Technology | 40 |
8 |
| Chinese Literature | 40 |
8 |
| Chinese History | 40 |
8 |
| History | 40 |
8 |
| Geography | 80 |
16 |
| Economics | 80 |
16 |
| Business, Accounting and Financial Studies | 80 |
16 |
| Visual Arts | 20 |
8 |
Interface of junior and senior secondary curricula
In preparation for the NSS curriculum, a survey was conducted in order to understand the needs and interests of students, and the expectation of parents. Also, the strengths of our teachers would be considered in the hope that the design of the NSS curriculum would help students achieve well-balanced development.
In our existing junior secondary curriculum, there are two lessons of Moral and Civic Education each cycle in which students have in-depth discussion on different issues. Some of these elements correspond with the ones in the syllabus of Liberal Studies.
Moreover, in the existing Secondary 3 curriculum, there are two Guided Activity Periods (GAP) each cycle to nurture students' ability to learn independently, which is emphasised in the study of Liberal Studies. Good language ability is also another prerequisite for succeeding in Liberal Studies. Therefore, we would strengthen the language learning of our junior secondary students to improve their ability in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Different forms of activities in our curriculum and various extra-curricular activities are also held in order to further develop students' generic skills.
Professional development of teachers for NSS
Professional development for the NSS curriculum in the year 2007-2008
| Subjects | Number of teacher participants |
Total number of learning hours |
| Administration | 2 |
3 |
| Chinese Language/ Chinese Literature | 2 |
33 |
| English Language | 7 |
56 |
| Mathematics | 8 |
75 |
| Liberal Studies | 9 |
376 |
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| Chemistry | 2 |
19.5 |
| Biology/ Combined Science | 1 |
6 |
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| Geography | 3 |
42 |
| Economics/ Business, Accounting and Financial Studies | 1 |
6 |
| Visual Arts | 1 |
15 |
| Music | 1 |
6 |
| Health Management and Social Care | 1 |
3 |
Professional development for the NSS curriculum in the year 2006-2007
| Subjects | Number of teacher participants |
Total number of learning hours |
| Administration | 4 |
98.5 |
| Chinese Language/ Chinese Literature | 1 |
35.5 |
| English Language | 7 |
47 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
12 |
| Liberal Studies | 11 |
905 |
| Physics | 3 |
26 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
12 |
| Biology/ Combined Science | 3 |
21 |
| Information and Communication Technology | 1 |
2 |
| Chinese History | 3 |
78 |
| History | 2 |
20 |
| Geography | 3 |
91 |
| Economics/ Business, Accounting and Financial Studies | 3 |
520 |
| Visual Arts | 1 |
12 |
Preparation for Liberal Studies
In 2009, there will be six teachers responsible for teaching Liberal Studies. They will be in three pairs, with an arts teacher and a science teacher in each pair. Each class will be taught by one of the three pairs. Six more teachers will join the team in 2010.
The Liberal Studies Department has been established with a team of thirteen teachers, including the department head. They have meetings regularly to prepare the syllabus and materials needed for the launch of the subject.