F.4 Career Workshop
On 9th and 10th July, the Form 4 students attended a two-day Career Workshop organised by our teachers at school based on "Career Mapping", a career development tool for senior secondary school students in Hong Kong. Students learned a variety of transferable skills on managing their learning styles and attitudes, as well as a series of career-building strategies. From the valuable experiences and knowledge imparted by the teachers, the students gained a deeper understanding about the importance of personal growth, setting short and long term study and career goals, and how to transform their plans into actions through questionnaires, discussions, games and other interactive activities. Besides, students had the opportunity to explore different university courses and occupations that best fit their personality traits with the help of a career interest assessment tool - the Holland Code. They also learned how to prepare their Student Learning Profile, as well as, to write an effective Curriculum Vitae, which would provide a solid foundation for their further studies and career development. After attending this comprehensive and informative workshop, students not only gained a clearer picture of their academic and career goals, but are also better equipped in setting and achieving them during their senior secondary school years.
  

Careers Talk on Further Studies
On Saturday, 6th July, around 60 Form 4 and 5 students came back to attend an inspirational talk by Ms Elaine Ng, an alumni of our school, about her journey towards studying Law at Cambridge University. Ms Ng shared how she began a ¡¥secret mission¡¦ since Form 1 to pursue her dream to study in Cambridge and all the steps she took throughout secondary school to turn her dream into a reality. Ms. Ng illustrated university life as a process of individual and proactive learning - ¡¥It is all about stretching your limits and stepping out of your comfort zone¡¦. She then shared how she overcame obstacles, hardship and uncertainties when she started studying in Cambridge. Through the sharing, Paulinians understood that pursuing dreams, no matter big or small, inevitably requires persistence and perseverance. Her valuable experiences and genuine testimony were truly an inspiration to us all.
  

HKU and HKUST Admission Talks
On the 12th and 16th of November, 2012, student recruitment representatives from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the University of Hong Kong visited our school to share information regarding university admission to Form 5 and 6 Paulinians. Our guests introduced the requirements for both the JUPAS and Non-JUPAS systems. Not only were students informed about the latest information regarding the systems and procedures for entering both universities, but through the interactive Q&A sessions with our guests, Paulinians gained a better understanding of all aspects of entering these two outstanding universities. Moreover, at the end of the talks, students and parents were given the valuable chance of asking our guest speakers any further questions they had in mind.

 
  

Meeting with StudyGroup ¡V Multiple Pathways for Paulinians
On November 7 2012, our Principal, Rev. Sr. Margaret Wong and the Careers Team had the privilege of meeting Mr. Matt Coles and Mr. George Warshaw, representatives from the StudyGroup (a corporate partner of Edexcel), as well as Ms Catherine Kwan from Edexcel Pearson. Mr. Coles and Mr. Warshaw introduced to us a new pathway for applying to UK universities for our students called the "International Year One" (IY1). IY1 is a one-year course of study (equivalent to a first year undergraduate study) especially tailored for international students. The meeting was an interesting and fruitful one. If any students are interested in learning more about IY1, please contact the Careers Team

 
  
Careers Talk ¡V The Road to becoming a Pilot

On 26th October, 2012, a First Officer from Dragonair, Ms Hazel Cheung, visited our school to introduce Form 5 and 6 Paulinians to life as a pilot. Ms Cheung described, in detail, the hardships she faced in order to become the successful First Officer she is today, including taking many examinations, interviews, and most of all, a 61-week intensive training course in Adelaide, Australia. Moreover, Paulinians learned about the busy schedules of pilots, their different rankings, and their many duties. Through her persistence, Ms Cheung has demonstrated to Paulinians that working hard to achieve ones goals does pay off in the end.

 

Visit by the President of the University of Winnipeg (Canada)

On 21st September, 2012, we were very pleased to have Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, the President of the University of Winnipeg and delegates from Manitoba, Canada, as well as members of the Canadian Consulate in Hong Kong to visit our school. Our Form 5 Paulinians participated in this event and have gained a better insight of the world. Dr. Lloyd Axworthy gave an inspirational talk on human rights. Through sharing his life experience, students were able to cultivate a deeper understanding of current human rights issues around the globe. By having a better picture of the world we live in, Paulinians can definitely develop an exceptional attitude towards helping those in need and live in peace with one another.
 
UK Road Show 2012
¡§The 2012 UK Education Road Show was successfully held at our school on 28th September 2012. We were very pleased to invite the British Council, as well as representatives from 23 universities from the UK, to visit our school. A presentation was held by delegates from various UK universities, which offered useful information such as application procedures, what to include in personal statements and a general picture of the education system in the UK. Moreover, students and parents had a chance to develop an in-depth understanding about further studies in the UK through a consultation session after the presentation. This valuable experience has definitely encouraged Paulinians to strive for a brighter future.