Tuen Mun Catholic Secondary School

Chemistry

Aims

Arouse Interest & Curiosity

To arouse students' interest and curiosity in Chemistry and Science.

Discover Chemical Facts

To provide adequate opportunities for students to discover chemical facts and patterns as well as to understand the concepts and principles behind together with their limitations.

Scientific Investigation Skills

To assists students to manage the methods and skills related to scientific investigations.

Chemistry in Daily Life

To help students aware of the applications of Chemistry in social, technological and environmental aspects in daily life.

Scientific Inquiry in Chemistry

Chemistry Practical Learning Portfolio Scheme (2025/26)

Self-directed learning scheme

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Junior Secondary Science Online Self-learning Scheme 2025

《Gold Award》

Ng Chun Yin and Huang Ho Sen were further honored with the Outstanding Award.

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Chemists Online Self-study Award Scheme

《Diamond Award》

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e-STEAM@Home2026

《Platinum Award》


Young Astronaut Training Camp 2026


Amidst fierce competition from over 200 secondary schools across Hong Kong, our student, Huang Ho Sen, successfully emerged from a rigorous selection process. Having excelled in a quiz competition, intensive pre-camp training, and interviews, he has been selected as one of the exclusive 30 student representatives citywide to participate in the "15th Young Astronaut Training Camp 2026".



「中學生中醫藥 專題研習比賽 2026」

This program adopts a project-based learning (PBL) approach to explore the practical applications of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in local communities, as well as the future directions and challenges of primary healthcare development.

Students will conduct autonomous investigations and research on key TCM topics. By engaging with real-world issues close to their daily lives, the program aims to stimulate their curiosity and interest in the subject.

Through a blend of theory and practice, students will acquire a fundamental understanding of TCM concepts, cultural heritage, and modern applications, while simultaneously developing their observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

《Second Runner-up》

Li Yan Ting Leung Tin Yan Xu Kai Wai Zhao Kai Tong

University Course

HKUST 【Dual Program】 — Excellent Performance 🏆


Zhu Tsz Hin 〈Chemistry〉 Outstanding performance

Chan Ho Wang Hilton 〈Chemistry〉 Excellent performance

Hung Tak Hei 〈Chemistry〉 Excellent performance


CUHK【Science Academy for Young Talent】Distinction 🌟


CUHK【Program for the Gifted and Talented】 🎓


Li Yan Ting 《Applied Biochemistry II》

Leung Ka Chit《Fighting Against Bacterial and Viruses》

Wong Yuk Ho《Fighting Against Bacterial and Viruses》

Yu Hoi Chun《Fighting Against Bacterial and Viruses》


Curriculum Outlines:

1. Chemistry Curriculum and Assessment Guide (Secondary 4-6):

The table shows the topics and time allocations for the Chemistry Curriculum.

Compulsory Part (Total 182 hours)

  • I. Planet Earth (6 hours)
  • II. Microscopic World I (21 hours)
  • III. Metals (22 hours)
  • IV. Acids and bases (25 hours)
  • V. Fossil fuels and carbon compounds (18 hours)
  • VI. Microscopic World II (8 hours)
  • VII. Redox reactions, chemical cells and electrolysis (23 hours)
  • VIII. Chemical reactions and energy (7 hours)
  • IX. Rate of reaction (9 hours)
  • X. Chemical equilibrium (10 hours)
  • XI. Chemistry of carbon compounds (25 hours)
  • XII. Patterns in the chemical world (8 hours)

Elective Part (Total 48 hours, select any 2 out of 3)

  • XIII. Industrial chemistry (24 hours)
  • XIV. Materials chemistry (24 hours)
  • XV. Analytical chemistry (24 hours)

Investigative Study (20 hours)

  • XVI. Investigative study in chemistry


2. Supplementary notes

Science Education - Chemistry - Education Bureau