Kwun Tong Kung Lok Government Secondary School
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| motto = VERITATEM FACIMUS
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| chairman = Mr. Hui Chi Fung Cliff
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| principal = Ms. Yim Suk Ching, Suzanne
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| streetaddress = No. 90 Kung Lok Road
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| country = Hong Kong
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| district = Kwun Tong
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Kwun Tong Kung Lok Government Secondary School ({{zh|t=觀塘功樂官立中學}}; often abbreviated as KTKLGSS) is a secondary boys' school founded in 1970.{{Cite web |title=School Information |url=http://applications.chsc.hk/ssp2014/sch_detail1.php?lang_id=1&sch_id=118}}{{Dead link|date=February 2020|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}} It is located at 90 Kung Lok Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, and occupies an area of {{convert|86080|sqft|sqm}}.
History
In 1970, the Education Department founded Kwun Tong Government Secondary Technical School. Because of the changes in Hong Kong's education policy, the school name was changed from Traditional Technical schools to the same as Traditional Grammar schools, Kwun Tong Kung Lok Government Secondary School (Kung Lok refers to Kung Lok Road).
In 1990, the school began setting up the student union.
In 1993, Kwun Tong Government Secondary Technical School Alumni Association was set up.{{Cite web |url = http://www.ktklgss.edu.hk/oldboy/alu_asso/introduction.asp |title = 本會簡介 |language = zh-hk }}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
In September 1999, the alumni association’s name changed to Kwun Tong Kung Lok Government Secondary School Alumni Association.{{Cite web |url = http://www.ktklgss.edu.hk/oldboy/alu_asso/introduction.asp |title = 本會簡介 |language = zh-hk }}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
The school's basketball team has had an outstanding performance, up from D1 level to D3 level in just four short years.
The school implements The Hong Kong Award for Young People.
In 2000, the alumni association designed the poster for the new wing and donated a banyan to commemorate the 30th anniversary.{{Cite web |url = http://www.ktklgss.edu.hk/oldboy/alu_asso/introduction.asp |title = 本會簡介 |language = zh-hk }}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
In mid-April 2010, the school made headlines across Hong Kong newspapers due to bullying problems and alleged inaction by teachers.{{Cite web |url = http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/news/20100622/00176_022.html |title = 校園暴力 男生遭同學夾指 |language=zh-hk }}
Purpose
Kwun Tong Kung Lok Government Secondary School aims to provide holistic education to students, instructing them towards a balanced development. The school also provides maturity learning facilities, assists the students in comprehensive education, help them create a positive outlook on life, and encourage them to think globally while serving the community.{{Cite web |url = http://www.ktklgss.edu.hk/introduction/aim.asp |title = 辦學宗旨 |language = zh-hk }}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Alma Mater
Many thoughts our minds employ, every day throughout our lives,
Hopes of health and ease and joy, 'tis for these we often strive,
These two truths at school we learn, the truth of what is just and fine,
Next to know ourselves in turn, and seek improvement all the time.{{Cite web |url = http://www.ktklgss.edu.hk/information/index.asp |title = 校歌, English Version |access-date = 7 June 2015 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150420223405/http://www.ktklgss.edu.hk/information/index.asp |archive-date = 20 April 2015 |url-status = dead }}
Subjects Offered
S.1 – S.3:
Chinese, English, Mathematics*, Integrated Science* (S1-S2), Geography*, Chinese History, Computer Literacy*, Music*, Physical Education*, Visual Arts*, Putonghua, Life and Society*, Liberal Studies* (S3), Business & Economics Foundation (S3), Design & Technology
S.4 – S.6:
Chinese, English, Mathematics, Liberal Studies, Combined Science (Chemistry, Biology)(S5-S6), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Geography, Chinese History, Information & Communication Technology, Design & Applied Technology, 'Business, Accounting and Financial Studies', Visual Arts, Tourism & Hospitality, Film & Video Studies, Music, Physical Education, Applied Learning (Mode 1), English extended learning activities.{{Cite web |url = http://applications.chsc.hk/ssp2014/sch_detail6.php?lang_id=1&sch_id=118 |title = Subjects Offered |accessdate = 7 June 2015 }}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Notable alumni
- Tsui Po-ko, a Hong Kong police office who was implicated in a number of crimes.{{cite news |language=zh-hk |title = 母親細說徐步高一生 |publisher = 壹週刊 |pages = A054 |date = 26 April 2007 }}
- Ian Hung Kin Wah, a Hong Kong singer.
See also
References
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External links
- {{official website|http://www.ktklgss.edu.hk}}
{{Kwun Tong District}}
Category:Educational institutions established in 1970