Father Deane Achievement Award 2014-2015
Updated: Oct 13
Enkindles the spirit & education philosophy of Fr. Patrick Deane
Uncover touching experience & achievements of St. Louis Students
Organizers:
• Father Deane Foundation Fund
• SLOBA
I. Brief History of Father Deane
Date | Event |
12 Jun 1926 | Born in Goaulane, Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland |
Oct 1943 | Joined Salesian Order in Palaskenry Ireland |
14 Feb 1949 | Arrived in Hong Kong; Studied philosophy at Shaukiwan |
1951 to 1954 | Worked and taught at Aberdeen Technical School |
1954 to 1958 | Studied Theology in Melchet Court, Hampshire, England |
1958 to 1963 | Returned to Hong Kong and stayed at Aberdeen Technical School |
Aug 1963 | Transferred to St. Louis School |
1964 | Became Prefect of Studies at St. Louis School |
1982 | Became Principal of St. Louis School |
1986 | Retired due to Parkinson disease |
1997 | Returned to Ireland and stayed in nursing home |
2007 | Passed away on 9 May 2007 |
Young Patrick Deane (left 2) & his family in Ireland in early 1950's
Fr. Deane (right 1) & Fr. Foster (left 2) in Hong Kong in late 1950's
Requiem Mass in St. Anthony's Church, Hong Kong in May 2007
Grave in Dublin, Ireland
II. A Story of Gratitude – from a Trust Fund (Father Deane Foundation Fund) to a Scholarship Award (Father Deane Achievement Award)
Father Deane Foundation Fund was first established in 2000 to provide supplementary care to Father Patrick Deane who retired to a nursing home in Dublin, Ireland.
The fund was managed as a Trust Fund under the administration of a Trustee (Father Deane Foundation Pty Ltd.).
A group of Father’s past students and friends formed the directors of the Trustee.
For seven years till Father’s death in May 2007, the Trust has appealed to St. Louis Old Boys and Father’s friends to raise money for the Fund.
Upon his death, the money left unused in the Fund was applied to become a scholarship for outstanding students of St. Louis School.
III. Fr. Deane’s Education Philosophy
Genuine belief that every student, no matter what their academic results were, can be and should be given an opportunity to be “helped and supported” in the maturing of their personalities”.
“In every young person, no matter how far he may seem to be from the straight and narrow, there are hidden sources of good which if properly stimulated can lead to an option for faith and honesty.”
IV. Father Deane Achievement Award (FDAA) – Mission and Objectives
To foster Fr. Deane’s education philosophy and to promote its practice in St. Louis School.
To recognize students with outstanding achievement besides academic excellence.
To reward not only the “outstanding and talented” ones but also those who have “stepped forward” to “make a difference” in themselves and in their community by serving those around them.
V. What is FDAA Looking For in the Students
Act on one’s own initiatives.
Aware of others’ needs and problems.
Readily prepared to take up personal and social responsibilities.
High degree of self-discipline with submission to order and rules.
Excel in own potentials with achievement attained through persistent effort, dedication and growth in the background of one’s unique story and personal endeavor.
VI. FDAA – Inauguration in Sep 2008
The FDAA program started in Sep 2008 with the first award presented in Jan 2009.
The FDAA trophies
Prize firstly awarded in Jan 2009 to winners of 2008
Hall of Fame unveiled by Secretary of Education, Mr. Suen Ming Yeung in Mar 2009
VII. FDAA Winners - 2008 to 2014
2014 is the seventh year since the inauguration of FDAA in 2008.
In the seven years from 2008 to 2014, twenty six scholarships of $5,000 each were granted to the students and over twenty old boys had served as mentors and interviewers for the Award.
Grade | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
S1 | LAW Tak Lok, Owen | NG Chun Yip, Gavin |
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S2 | TSE Man Yin, Jason | SZE Siu-Ki | CHEUNG Tsun Wing, Jason |
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S3 | HUI Wing, Irving | LEE Sheung Man, Eugene | TAM Jing Wah, Arnold | LI Hiu Wang |
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| YU Hin-Chung, Nikko |
S4 | YUEN Hiu Fung, Ben | CHAN Chun Hei, Alex | HO Cheuk Yin | YIP Kam San, Jasper |
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| YUNG Chin- Hei |
S5 | YEUNG Wing Cheung | CHENG Kun Yin | CHAN Chun Hei, Alex |
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| LAM Tsz Kiu & KWONG Ho Ming |
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S6 | HUI Yi Yuk |
| LUK Ka Wing | WONG Shing Kit | LAI Tat Ching & TANG Sek Hou |
| LAM Tsz Kiu |
VIII. The 2014-15 Father Deane Excel and Beyond Program (Interim Report - Sep 2014- Mar -2015)
Assessment for 2013/14
A year of warm up and orientation for both the mentees and the mentors
With a few exceptions, relationship building is gradual and progressive with rooms for further improvement and strengthening
Mentees mainly on the receiving end of events/activities with minimal outputs/contributions demanded from them
Positive attitude and values (e.g. self confidence, people & communication skill, initiatives) are generally observable among mentees
Awakening experience from events like Zheng Sheng College visit and Nanhai Middle School visit but positive behavioral changes are yet to be seen
Features of 2014/15 Program
Encourage and direct mentees to develop personal skills, cultivate positive attitude and values in themselves and turn what they have learned into actions with positive change in behavior.
In general, both mentors and mentees need to be more proactive to bring the relationship to the next level
Mentees not only to take from but also to give to the events:
repatriate to the school by serving as junior mentors to S1 students and become role models(the S1 Mentorship Program)
perform tasks to contribute in each event/activity (e.g. English teaching to primary school students plus agricultural/community service in rural Fujian)
as a first step in building one’s dream, to set one simple personal goal to advance himself in the new school year
The 2014-15 FDAA Program (Sep 2014 to Mar 2015)
Events | Date | Remarks |
1. Induction Session (completed) | 12 Sep 14 | To mentees and student mentors |
2. S1 Mentorship Program (ongoing) | Not applicable | For entire school year (2014-15) |
3. Training Camp for S1 Mentorship Program (completed) | 18-19 Oct 14 | Camp site: Jockey Club Cheung Chau Don Bosco Centre |
4. Life Experience Camp (pending) | 24-28 Dec 14 | Fujian Visit postponed to Jun 15 |
4. Job Shadowing Program (Completed)
| Feb & Mar 14 | Visit 4 hosts of different trade, industry and profession |
Induction Session (completed)
12 Sep 2014 (Friday), 4 – 5 pm
A briefing session for student mentors of the S1 Mentorship Program
Clarify the role of student mentors
Introduce basic mentoring skills
Start preparation work of the training camp for the S1 Mentorship Program
S1 Mentorship Program
Entire school year 2014-15
All participants are invited to be mentors of S1 students
Objectives
Improve communication skills of both student mentors and S1 mentees
Enhance their self-confidence
Improve their proactivity and initiative
Improve their self-understanding (strengths and weaknesses)
Pass on the heritage of SLS and enhance their sense of belonging
Junior mentors and S1 mentees getting to know each other through group activity |
Indoor group games to foster team work |
Training Camp for S1 Mentorship Program
18 – 19 Oct 2014
Orientation of S1 mentees to the St. Louis family
Pass on the school heritage and promote the sense of belonging
Ice-breaking between student mentors and S1 mentees
Mutual-trust building
Student mentors practice caring of junior S1 mentors
Team work challenge – high level tight rope balancing act |
Group photo at the Cheung Chau Don Bosco Youth Centre |
Job Shadowing Program
Alumni in different trade, industry and profession are invited to serve as hosts to the participants
Each participant is expected to spend one day in the workplace shadowing the host
Objectives of the job shadowing are:
To widen the participant’s vision through external exposure
To improve communication skills of the participants
To enhance self-confidence of the participants
To improve proactivity and initiative of the participants
To improve self-understanding of the participants (strengths and weaknesses, personal goals and future career)
Host 1 – Artlink Design Associated Limited
Company introduction by Mr. Choy Pak-Ling, founder of Artlink Design Associated Limited |
Office Tour and debriefing |
Renovation site visit |
Host 2 – Hong Kong Broadband Limited
Hosted by Mr. Andrew Wong, Deputy Financial Controller of Hong Kong Broadband Limited |
Mock interview by Mr. Andrew Wong |
Review of company information |
Host 3 – Endoscopy Centre and Optometry Centre
Introduction by Dr. Joseph Lee |
Demonstration of endoscopy equipment by Dr. Joseph Lee |
Trial use of optometry equipment |
Host 4 – Toy Factory in Shenzen
Briefing by factory owner, Mr. Allen Chan and Mr. Kayson Chan |
Factory Visit |
Group photo at the factory |
The FDAA Team
The 2014-15 Committee:
Mr. Alex Wong(Chairman, 1969 graduate)
Mr. Sunny Cheng(1969 graduate)
Mr. Patrick Pak(1969 graduate)
Mr. Anthony Liu(1962 graduate)
Mr. Duncan Tai(1981 graduate)
The 2014-15 Mentors:
Mr. David Cheung(1994 graduate)
Mr. Jason Ho(2001 graduate)
Mr. Aaron Lee(1994 graduate)
Mr. Joseph Lee(1969 graduate)
Mr. Thomas Lee(1978 graduate)
Mr. Jonathan Man(1994 graduate)
Mr. Winson Nagi(1998 graduate)
Mr. David Tam(2003 graduate)
Mr. Andrew Wu(1969 graduate)
Mr. Howard Ho(2003 graduate)
Mr. Douglas Chan(2003 graduate)
Teacher-in-charge:
Miss Chan Man-ying, Crystal
Mr. Lui Yiu-sun, Chris
Supervisor:
Mr. Lo Chi-wing
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