The aims of the History curriculum are to enable students to:

• develop an interest in the study of the past and understand the present in the context of the past;
• discover where they stand in the contemporary world through understanding the origins and development of modern events;
• understand the characteristics and values of their own culture, and appreciate the shared humanity and common problems of the world’s many peoples;
• develop distinctive skills of critical thinking, making sound judgments and effective communication through exploring historical issues ;
• approach past and current events in an impartial and empathetic manner, using a variety of perspectives (political, economic, technological and scientific, social, religious,etc.);
• cultivate both national consciousness and the consciousness of being citizens of the global community, the nation and the world; and
• be prepare d to explore in greater depth an issue of personal interest, or one that may be of relevance to their future careers and professional studies.

• At junior secondary level, the curriculum of History is school-based. It provides our students with the knowledge of a broad range of human experiences stretching from ancient times to modern times. After each unit, self-directed learning activities and exercises are designed to arouse students’ interest in learning history.
• The study of history at senior secondary level is based upon knowledge of history that students should have acquired a junior secondary level.
• At senior secondary level, the time frame in the curriculum concentrates on the study of 20 th century history. Two major themes have been included in the course of study with a view to ensuring a more thorough coverage of the world and promoting the development of a global outlook among students:
  • Theme A : Modernization and Transformation of 20 th Century Asia;
  • Theme B : Conflicts and Cooperation in the 20 th Century World

• We offer History in S.1, S.2 and S.3.
• We also offer History from S.4 to S.6 . It is one of the elective subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma Secondary Education Examination.

• Ms Chan Ka Ying
• Ms Lee Cheuk Ki
• Mr Lai Man Chung