Citizenship and Social Development

Aims & Objectives

The aims of Citizenship and Social Development are to help students:

• enhance understanding of the complexities of society, the country, the human world, the physical environment and related knowledge;
• develop multiple perspectives on contemporary mature topics in different contexts (e.g. cultural, social, economic, political and technological contexts);
• become independent thinkers; be able to adapt to the ever-changing personal, social, national and global circumstances and construct knowledge; understand the complexities of the topics, and the challenges and processes involved in decision-making for making law-abiding, rational and affective analysis, and learning how to handle conflicting values;
• inherit Chinese culture and heritage in a pluralistic society, deepen understanding and sense of identity of individuals with Chinese nationality and Chinese citizenship, and at the same time appreciate, respect and embrace diversity in cultures and views;
• develop skills relevant to life-long learning and strengthen their ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills, including critical thinking skills, creativity, problem-solving skills, communication skills, collaboration skills, data management skills, self-management skills, self-learning skills, and information technology skills;
• develop positive values and attitudes towards life so that they can become informed and responsible citizens of society, the country and the world.

Department Members

Department Head: Mr. Lam Chak Wa

Teachers: Mr. Choi Kam Yuen, Mr. Leung Ting Hang, Mr. Lo Nik Cheung

Curriculum

Hong Kong under “One Country, Two Systems”

1. The meaning and implementation of “one country, two systems”
2. The situation of the country and sense of national identity
3. Characteristics of the cultural diversity of the Hong Kong society

Our Country since Reform and Opening-up

1. Reform and opening-up and the change in people’s life and overall national strength
2. The latest development of our country and the integration of Hong Kong into the overall national development
3. Participation in international affairs

Interconnectedness and Interdependence of the Contemporary World

1. Economic globalization
2. Technological development and information literacy
3. Sustainable development
4. Public Health and human health

Departmental Activities

Cultural and Scientific Tour to Inner Mongolia and Beijing

Hong Kong Interschool Mock Trial and Mooting Competition

2022-2023 First Runner-up

Mainland Study Tour to Guangzhou

Local Cultural and Historical Tour