Salesian English School

Salesian English School (Secondary Section), is a secondary boys school in Hong Kong. Founded by the Roman Catholic religious institute the Salesians of Don Bosco, it is located at Chai Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island. The school's patron saint is Blessed Filippo Rinaldi and the motto is "Alere Flammam".

Salesian English School
New Wing of Salesian English School
Address
16 Chai Wan Road

Hong Kong
Information
TypeDSS school
MottoALERE FLAMMAM
(To feed the flame)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic;
Salesians of Don Bosco
Patron saint(s)Bl.Filippo Rinaldi
Established1951 (primary school)
1956 (secondary school)
School districtEastern District, Hong Kong
PrincipalMs. To Yuk Yin
SupervisorFr. Chan Hung Kee SDB
YearsForm(s) 1–6
GenderBoy
NewspaperThe Salesian
Websitewww.ssshk.edu.hk
The view of Salesian English School Main Building (Old Wing)

History

In 1941, due to the great demand at the time, the Salesians of Don Bosco established the Salesian Children's Home under the Salesian Seminary, the progenitor of the Salesian English School. The school was operated by the Salesian China Province of Mary Help of Christians.

The primary section of the Salesian English School was established in 1950 with the secondary section following in 1955. In 1959, the first senior secondary students sat for the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination. The construction of the house of the secondary section was completed and started to operate in the same year. Then Hong Kong Governor Sir Robert Brown Black was invited as guest in the opening ceremony. The new indoor playground and new wing construction project were launched in 1966 and completed in 1972.[1] Three years later, the school has joined the scheme of subsidy school (DSS).

In the 1990s, the first female teacher was employed at the school, which had not happened since the opening year.

Entering the 21st century, the school has proposed reform schemes in improving teaching methods and campus environment. To help students adapt the technology-orientated era, the school was renovated and new equipment was imported to assist the new education system.

Due to the education reform in 2000, the school was classified as CMI school which has gravely affected the future development of the school.

In 2018, the “Hing Yik Footbridge” had been damaged in an accident and was permanently removed. [2][3]

Notable Alumni

References
  1. "History". www.ssshk.edu.hk. Retrieved 2016-06-06.
  2. 節錄自2000-2001年度慈幼學校五十周年金禧校慶紀念特刊
  3. Salesian English School. "History". Salesian English School. Archived from the original on 2014-05-12. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
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