Introduction
Geography as a secondary school subject enables students to explore and understand the relationship between human beings and the Earth through the study of space, place and environment – the three elements which form the core of Geography in secondary school education. In this process, the geographical questions of “What”, “Where”, “How”, “Why” and “What if” form the basic constructs for developing a geographical framework for inquiry.
As an elective PSHE subject in the senior secondary curriculum, Geography aims to provide students with an understanding of the Earth and the modern world. Through examining the interrelationships among people, places and the environment, Geography helps students to acquire an in-depth understanding of the changing contemporary world in terms of space and environment.
Goals
(a) Understand the Earth they inhabit, and enable them to recognize and interpret, from a spatial perspective, the arrangement of phenomena and features on Earth, the processes at work, the interactions that occur, the changes that result, and the issues and management responses that arise;
(b) Develop the general intellectual capacity and generic skills needed for lifelong learning through geographical inquiry, and the ability to apply these in life situations;
(c) Appreciate the wonder, interdependence and fragility of the local and global environment, and the importance of promoting sustainable development; and
(d) Develop a sense of citizenship, a global outlook, and readiness to take action for the betterment of society, the nation and the world.
Activities
Investigative field trips contribute to the development of students’ general abilities, such as problem-solving skills and critical thinking. Through processes such as observation, data collection, analysis, and presentation, students can apply geographical concepts learned in class. Our school organizes various field trips, including exploring living environments in Cheung Chau, industrial areas in Wong Chuk Hang and Yuen Long, agricultural visits in Lam Tin, urban exploration in Sheung Wan, and field trips on Lamma Island.
Furthermore, geography collaborates with other humanities subjects to organize diverse visit activities, enabling students to connect their life experiences with their learning. Some of the visited locations include Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, High Island Reservoir, Shek O, Ma Wan, The Mills, and Tai Kwun.
By studying contemporary issues related to national security, students recognize the importance of sustainable development and the significance of safeguarding national security. Geography collaborates with other humanities subjects to organize exchange trips to mainland China, such as cultural exploration of Jiangxi ceramics and ancient architecture through the “Outside Guangdong Province Mainland Exchange Programme for Secondary Students” and Shenzhen visits through the “Mainland Exchange Programme for Junior Secondary”.
Geography encourages students to participate in geography competitions, where they can showcase their creativity and apply their geographical knowledge. Some of these competitions include the Fieldwork Report Competition for Secondary School, Environment and Conservation Fund The Hong Kong Green Microfilm Creation Competition, and the “Create Your District” Competition.
High Island Reservoir in Sai Kung
“Outside Guangdong Province Mainland Exchange Programme for Secondary Students” in JiangXi
“Create Your District” Competition
Field Trip in Tsim Sha Tsui
Field Trip in Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
Achievements
1. Environment and Conservation Fund The Hong Kong Green Microfilm Creation Competition 2023-2024 – Merit Award
2. Fieldwork Report Competition for Secondary School 2020-2021 – Merit Award