YHKCC History (I)
How old is YHKCC?
20 years old!
About how many nationalities are represented in the school?
40+ different nationalities
HKDSE and IGCSE
Besides red, what color is featured on the Hong Kong flag?
White
John Lennon was a member of which musical group?
The Beatles
What are the school colors?
Red, blue, white
About how much (as a percentage) of students studying in YHKCC are international students?
70% (officially 73%)
Who is our school's Careers teacher who is also an Economics teacher?
Ms. Peggy Lee
What year was the Hong Kong SAR established?
1997
In what direction does a fan rotate?
Anti-clockwise
Who was the principal prior to Ms. Diana Lo?
Mr. Dion Chen
Under what government subsidy scheme is YHKCC under?
DSS (Direct Subsidy Scheme)
What is the full name of HKDSE/IGCSE? (pick one)
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
International General Certificate of Secondary Education
What is the oldest monument/structure in the New Territories?
Tung Chung Fort
In what country are more camels found than in Egypt?
Australia
How many years (in total) did the school cancel IFF (International Fun Fair) because of COVID-19?
two (2019 and 2020)
How many principals has the school had in total?
Six
How many university offers is a HKDSE graduate allowed? (under the DSE scheme)
Only one!
What is the name of the monument that commemorates the ceding of Hong Kong back to China in Wan Chai?
Golden Bauhinia Square
How many types of polynomials are there?
Three: monomials, binomials, polynomials
True/false: the four Houses were always named Williams, Taylor, Morrison, Chambers.
False: the names were changed to their current meaning years ago
What percentage of the school's teachers are from overseas?
around 40% (as of May 2022)
What government body handles the DSE exam?
HKEAA (Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority)
How many football fields is the Hong Kong International Airport (in length)?
Who wrote the novel "The Great Gatsby"?
Scott Fitzgerald