Sheng Kung Hui Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School
Sheng Kung Hui Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School is an Anglican secondary school located at Kwai Shing Circuit, Kwai Chung, the New Territories, Hong Kong. The school was founded in 1970 by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui and was named after Mr. Lam Woo for his donations to promote education. It is one of the parish schools of Crown of Thorns' Church. The school consists of 1,227 students from 31 classes and 70 staff at the year of 2006/2007 and is headed by the principal Mr. Hong Yung Cheng.
The school is notable for its academic achievements as evident in students' public examination results. In the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination 2007, each student scored 5.1 distinctions and credits on average, which is above average among secondary schools in Hong Kong. In 2008, the school announced its first student getting 10As in the HKCEE since the foundation of school.
Academic achievement
In Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination 2007, 17 students of the school obtained 6As or above. The best result obtained by 3 of these students was 8As & 1B.In Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination 2008, 9 students of the school obtained 6As of above. 1 of these students obtained 10As, who has been the 1st achiever in the school's history.
In Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination 2010, 20 students of the school obtained 6As of above and 1 of these students obtained 10As.
In all the previous Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination, many students of both arts class and science class obtained 5As or 6As. The ratio for Lam Woo matriculation students to enter university is 100% every year.
Music Department
The Music Department is part of the school's Cultural Faculty. The teacher-in-charge is Ms. Lee Siu-mei, the school's assistant principal and music director.The department runs six Music School Teams and more than 90 Instrument Training Classes with the assistance of the Extra-Curricular Activities Section of the Non-Academic Development Division. The school teams are Junior Choir, Mixed Voice Choir, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Chinese Orchestra and Harmonica Band.
Also, the Mixed Voice Choir won the Gold Medal & Champion in the 6th World Choir Games in 2010. According to the Musica Mundi World Ranking List, the choir is ranked 35th in the Children's and Youth Choirs category, and 138th overall in the world.
In 2013, the school's Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Chinese Orchestra have awarded three gold prizes in the 2013 Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows competition.
Outstanding alumni
Government & Administration of Justice
- Sin Chung Kai - a member of Hong Kong Legislative Council
Professionals
- Irene Chow Yin Suen - a graduate of Faculty of Law of University of Hong Kong, and now a solicitor of Hong Kong
- Jeffrey Chan Hon Wing - a graduate of Faculty of Law of University of Hong Kong, and now a solicitor & a 'partner' in a local law firm in Hong Kong
- Franky Fung Kin Wah - a graduate of Faculty of Law of University of Hong Kong, and now a solicitor of Hong Kong
- Jis Leung Wai Chi - a graduate of Faculty of Law of University of Hong Kong, and now a solicitor of Hong Kong
- Christie Chong King Yee - a graduate of the medical school of Chinese University of Hong Kong, and now a medical doctor
- Chong Nga Yee - a graduate of the medical school of Chinese University of Hong Kong, and now a medical doctor
- Ahna Wong Ah Na - an architecture graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York of the United States, after completing Form 6 and obtaining a scholarship; and now living & working as a registered architect in Washington, D.C..
Business
- Vicky Ng - a graduate of Faculty of Business Administration of Chinese University of Hong Kong, and now a Product manager in a travel company
- Kelly Ng - a graduate of University of Melbourne, CPA, Int.Dip., FRM Executive program, postgraduate Law program, was awarded the Certificate of "Appreciation for Combating the SARS 2003" by HKSAR Government, Film Censorship Adviser in HK, broadcaster for Radio 3ZZZ FM 92.3 in Australia and now works in Regional Head Office for a multinational financial institution
- Vincci Wong - a graduate of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology specialising in Human Resources Management. Ms Wong now works as a HR Operations Specialist in Microsoft in Dubai
- Ivan Mak - a graduate of University of Newcastle and Monash University, Doctor of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Information Management and System, Master of Business and Administration, GradDipBusSys, CPA, Certified Public Accountant CPA, Authorised Supervisor of HKICPA, Certified Technologist, Kindergarten Manager and now a Financial Controller in a Publicly Listed Company in HK.
- Kenny Hung - a graduate of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology specialising in marketing, and now a marketing manager in a large distilled water company in Hong Kong.
- Suzanna Hui Suet Wah - a graduate of Faculty of Business Administration of Chinese University of Hong Kong & an 'Outstanding Student of HKSAR' in 1996, and now a senior officier in an international investment bank in Hong Kong.
- Albert Leung - a graduate of Faculty of Business Administration of Chinese University of Hong Kong, and now a management staff in Citybus.
- Issac Luk - a graduate of City University of Hong Kong, and now a management staff in Fuji Xerox.
Education
- Grace Ho Ying - a graduate of Faculty of Business Administration of Chinese University of Hong Kong & an 'Outstanding Student of HKSAR' in 1995, and now a professor of University of Macau. She now lives with her husband in Macau.
Media
- Monie Tung - a graduate of Arts Faculty of University of Hong Kong specialising in French, and now a model, singer and actress in Hong Kong
- Ng Ka Man - a graduate of Faculty of Business Administration of Chinese University of Hong Kong, and previously a reporter & anchor person in Cable News Hong Kong, and since 2006 a reporter & anchor person in TVB News until now, specialising in financial news. Mr Ng is currently responsible for a programme called 'Inside the Stock Exchange' in TVB Jade, TVB Pearl & High Definition Jade, as well as a programme called 'HK Stock Commentary' in TVB Pay Vision.
- Chim Chi Man - a graduate of Faculty of Business Administration of Chinese University of Hong Kong, and now a disc jockey of Commercial Radio Hong Kong
- Chan Kin Kai - a graduate of Faculty of Business Administration of Chinese University of Hong Kong, and previously a reporter in Cable News Hong Kong. Ms Chan had reported in news such as failed launch of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines, protection of Queen's Pier, and the estate of Nina Wang, and now works as a reporter in Ming Pao regarding financial news.