Yuet Wah College

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Yuet Wah College
粵華中學
Emblem of Yuet Wah College
School Badge of Yuet Wah College
Address
18, Estrada da Vitoria

Estrada da Vitória, Macau

Macau
Information
School typeGrant-in-aid, Secondary school
Motto"IN VIRTUTE SCIENTIA"
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1925
StatusOpen
PresidentFr. Francis HUNG, SDB (孔智剛神父)
PrincipalMr. Muang Sein Myint (周伯輝神父)
GradesPreschool, primary school, and F.1 - F.6 (Equivalent of Grades 7-12)
GenderMale Only
Enrollment1692
Education systemEnglish Section: GCE/IGCSE
Chinese Section:
LanguageChinese,English
AffiliationSalesians of Don Bosco
Websitehttp://www.yuetwah.edu.mo
Yuet Wah College
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese粵華中學
Simplified Chinese粤华中学
Portuguese name
PortugueseColégio Yuet Wah

Yuet Wah College (Portuguese: Colégio Yuet Wah; Chinese: 粵華中學; abbr: YWC), often referred to as Yuet Wah, is a Macau all-boys Catholic preschool through secondary school in São Lázaro (St. Lazarus Parish), Macau.[1] It was founded in 1925, making it one of the oldest secondary schools in Macau. It is accredited by the Salesians of Don Bosco.

The school aims to provide a liberal education based on Catholic principles; its students are encouraged to be well-rounded. School teams participate in various inter-school sports and music competitions. In 2001, a primary school division was opened on campus.

Yuet Wah College has a long list of notable alumni, including entrepreneurs, politicians, musicians, actors, four members of the Macau Executive Council and two members of the Macau cabinet.

History[]

Yuet Wah College was founded in 1925 in Canton, China. The school, which is run by the Salesians of Don Bosco, aims at giving the students a complete and balanced education in its moral, intellectual, social and physical aspects.

Curriculum[]

Yuet Wah College (English Section) prepare the students for the Edexcel London Examinations IGCSE and GCE A-Level following the Edexcel Syllabus and the recommendations made by the Education Department of Macau.[2]

Facilities[]

  • Covered Playground
  • Gym Room
  • Taekwondo Room
  • Hall
  • Jubilee Staff Room
  • Toilets
  • Classrooms
  • Priest's Dormitory
  • School Office
  • General Office
  • Principal's Room
  • Admission Counseling Room
  • Library
  • Stationery Shop
  • Religious Activity Room
  • Salesian Youth Room
  • Small Chapel
  • School Supervisor's Room
  • Meeting Room
  • Dominic Canteen
  • Dominic Music Room
  • Dominic Art Room
  • Toilets
  • Communication Office
  • Small Hall
  • Classrooms
  • Rinaldi Music Room
  • Rinaldi Art Room
  • Electric Laboratory
  • Toilets
  • Computer Rooms
  • Physical Laboratory
  • Chemical Laboratory
  • Social Worker's Room
  • First Aids' Room
  • Student Union's Room
  • PE Room
  • Toilets
  • Chapel
  • Bosco Staff Room
  • Rinaldi Canteen
  • Orchestra's Room
  • Meeting Room
  • Toilets
  • Table Tennis Room

Notable alumni and staff[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Colégio Yuet Wah." Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (Macau). Retrieved on 9 April 2017. "Estrada da Vitoria, no.18" - Chinese profile: "學校地址:德勝馬路18號"
  2. ^ Enrollment Information 2009–2010[permanent dead link] accessed on 14 September 2009

External links[]

Coordinates: 22°11′50″N 113°32′54″E / 22.19709°N 113.54825°E / 22.19709; 113.54825

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