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"The sense of freedom to choose is cultivated," the principal said.
They will also learn that if and only if they choose to do it, they will succeed; and nothing will be gained without efforts, Miss Ng added.
She noted that the students regard these credits as honours. Their behaviour and learning attitude improve after joining the campaign.
Dormitory life is also another major of practical school.
Under guidance of programme workers and house parents, boarding students will participate in various recreational programmes.
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Apart from tuition, they may join interest courses on drama, handicraft and
Organised outings will also be arranged. Students will not go out individually.
"It is just a misunderstanding that our neighbourhood will be affected by our students," Miss Ng said.
"Dormitory is a place to cultivate students' leadership and independence," the vice-principal of Hong Kong Sea School, Mr Kwong Lit-ming added.
Hong Kong Sea School is the first practical school in Hong Kong.
Our students are those less motivated by normal school curriculum. They are likely to benefit from our curriculum placing more emphasis on practical skill. Mr Kwong said.
It is our responsibility to provide a suitable education system catering the need of those students who cannot develop their potential in traditional curriculum, he added.
The range of subjects and skills provided will better stimulate students' interest in learning and eventually building up their self-confidence.
Upon completion of junior secondary education, students will choose to continue their studies in ordinary schools, further their vocational training, or start their career.
"Half of our graduates continue their secondary education in grammar schools and half of them choose technical institutes." Mr Kwong said.