Sha Tin College
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Sha Tin College (STC) is a co-educational international secondary school in Hong Kong and a member of the English Schools Foundation.
Established in 1982 as the Shatin Annexe based in the campus of KGV School in Kowloon Tong, the school relocated to 3 Lai Wo Lane, Fo Tan, in 1985, adopting its present name.<ref>[1]Template:Dead link</ref>
StudentsEdit
For the 2020–2021 school year, the school had 1389 students.<ref>2018–2019 Annual Report</ref> In 2020, 65.8 percent of students were Chinese, a total of 894 students. The next largest group was Eurasians, then Caucasians.<ref name="provision">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
House systemEdit
There are four houses at Sha Tin College. Students are randomly placed in either one of four houses. The houses are Dragon, Griffin, Pegasus, and Phoenix.
CurriculumEdit
Middle schoolEdit
The middle school curriculum is designed for Years 7 to 9. The middle school follows the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP).
IGCSEEdit
Students in Years 10 and 11 follow the IGCSE curriculum. Some subjects are compulsory, such as English, mathematics, sciences, and physical education.
IB DiplomaEdit
Year 12–13 students have the option to choose between the IBDP and the IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme).
AcademicsEdit
Sha Tin College's IBDP program achieved a 40–40 status (where over 40% of students achieve 40 points or above). In 2021, 13 students received achieved full scores for their IB diplomas.
In 2017, one student at the college achieved the world's highest IGCSE maths score.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 2022, a student received the world's highest IGCSE History score. Two other students were each awarded the world's highest IGCSE mark in Psychology and Geography respectively. In 2023, three students received achieved outstanding awards from their examinations. One student gained the highest mark in the world for IGCSE Textile Design.
FacilitiesEdit
The school's campus consists of art, drama, music, film, design and computer science studios, science and food technology laboratories, a comprehensive suite of subject-based classrooms, an exhibition and multi-purpose space, a school hall, a library and learning centre, seminar rooms, a senior school centre, and a canteen and cafe.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Sha Tin College's Sports Complex comprises an indoor swimming pool, two sports gymnasiums, a climbing wall and a bouldering wall, a fitness studio, outdoor basketball courts, a rooftop basketball court, and a rooftop pitch.
Notable alumniEdit
- Dawen – Singer-songwriter
- Stephanie Ho – Singer, actress and golfer
- Vivian Kong – Professional Olympic fencer, Women’s Épée Olympic Gold Medalist (2024)<ref name="esf page" />
- Kaylin Hsieh – Professional Olympic fencer<ref name="esf page" />
- Chu Ka Mong (Moonie Chu) - Professional Olympic fencer<ref name="esf page">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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- Wesley Wong – Actor
As a filming locationEdit
Because of the school's location in the Hills as well as for logistical reasons, Sha Tin College has been a filming location for several TV shows and movies, including Fight Back to School.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
See alsoEdit
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