Principal’s Message
Welcome to the Sha Tin College website where we hope to offer you an insight into life on the Sha Tin College campus.
Our clearly stated purpose is to “We challenge our students to make meaningful contributions to the world.” Our priorities, guided by our core values of “Be curious, Be inclusive, Be generous, Be responsible”, are to sustain an inclusive culture where every voice contributes to school life, where students can lead their own learning and engage with challenging ideas; amplify an inclusive and unifying Sha Tin Colleg culture; and enable every student to lead their own learning, in school and beyond.
The first thing that strikes most guests to the College is the warmth, joy and vibrancy of the welcome. There is a palpable energy and sense of purpose, as well as a strong work ethic, exemplified by students and staff alike. Our students are serious about their learning and our staff both nurture and challenge them.
We are very much an inclusive community where we value and nurture effective and productive relationships between students, parents and staff. The diversity of our community is something we value and celebrate, where each member of our community can find a place where they can be themselves.
Our exceptional examination results speak for themselves and highlight our commitment to academic achievement and success for each individual student. That alone however is only one part of what we value at Sha Tin College in ensuring our students are well-educated and prepared for life beyond school. With numerous experiential learning activities and opportunities on offer, students are encouraged to get involved and engage with a wide range of experiences. We especially focus on building self-awareness, self-esteem and leadership skills in our students and encourage them to lead active healthy lives.
Our culture of community is most evident in our House system. All students and staff are members of one of our four Houses: Dragon, Griffin, Pegasus and Phoenix. The Houses are run by senior school student leaders and focus on a variety of activities, events, charities and competitions throughout the academic year. There is an equal measure of healthy rivalry between the Houses and students supporting each other, which culminates in the award of House trophies at the end of year.
The team at Sha Tin College very much look forward to having the opportunity to welcome you to our truly wonderful school.
Carol Larkin
Principal