Ms Mendy Cheng & Ms Eva Kam 10 March 2010

1. Sharing Session on Diversity Learning GrantWan Chai District School Network Senior Secondary Music Partnership Programme灣仔區學校網絡 高中音樂課程協作計劃 Ms Mendy Cheng & Ms Eva Kam 10 March 2010

2. Background • With the support of the Wanchai Regional Education Office and the music section of the EDB, a working partycomprised of interested schools was formedin August 2008 to work on the idea of a partnership in offering NSS music to students of the 1st cohort. • During the academic year of 2008~09, regular monthly meeting was held to prepare the teaching materials, the timetable, the allocation of duties, the selection criteria & the promotion leaflet. • In September 09, the Wan Chai District School Network Senior Secondary Music Partnership Programmewas commenced.

3. Partner Schools 協作學校 何東中學 香港華仁書院 香港真光中學 玫瑰崗學校

4. The Curriculum 課程 For the cohort 2009 ~ 2012, the programme will cover all thecompulsory modules and Module 5 from the elective part.

5. 3-year plan

6. The Admission Requirements 修讀及取錄條件 • attained Grade 4 in ABRSM practical examination or equivalent • passed Grade 5 ABRSM theory examination • recommended by the music teacher.

7. The Lesson Arrangements 課堂安排 • Lessons are conducted on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at Hotung Secondary School for Module 1 (Listening) and Module 3 (Creating I) in two 90-minute sessions delivered by two teachers, with a 30-minute break in between. • Guest speakers are invited on specific topics. • As for Modules 2 and 5 (Performing I & II), 40 hours of lessons are delivered by the music teachers of individual schools. • The School-based Assessment are conducted at individual school.

8. Coverage of DLG • a part-time teaching assistant • Creative Music Workshops (LCSD & Composers’ Guild) • Cantonese Operatic Music Scheme (HKIED) • Site license of Sibelius 6 ‏

10. Thank you