Originally named Shau Kei Wan Government Technical Secondary School it now stands as Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary School. The school’s story began in 1963. Initially, technical subjects formed the core of its curriculum.
At the start, Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary School operated from temporary locations. These included Hill Road Primary School and Tanner Road Police Government Primary School. These were not permanent homes.
A turning point arrived when the Danish government stepped in. They funded a permanent school building on Chai Wan Road. This new building opened its doors in 1965. It marked a significant milestone for Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary School. The school could finally provide education in its own space.
The 1990s brought change to Hong Kong’s industrial landscape. Industries shifted north reducing the need for technical skills. Shau Kei Wan Government Technical Secondary School adapted to these evolving needs.
On September 1 1998 the school’s name changed. It became Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary School. The curriculum broadened to include liberal arts sciences engineering and commerce. This marked the school’s transition to a grammar school.
Mr. Lai Ping Fai Tony is the current principal. Today Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary School has 25 classrooms and 17 special rooms. Around 660 students attend the school. The primary medium of instruction is Chinese.
Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary School motto is “Through broad learning to develop benevolence”.
In November 2019 students from Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary School joined a citywide strike. They walked with students from Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School and Salesian English School. They expressed their views through banners and slogans.
Tragedy struck in November 2020. A 14-year-old student from Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary School drowned during a class outing. He was at Shek O Beach with classmates.
Several notable individuals have passed through the halls of Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary School. Pinky Lai is a renowned automotive designer. Wong You-nam is a successful actor. Ng Chau-pei once chaired the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions. Anna Lo became a politician in Northern Ireland. Wallace Chung Hon-leung is a well-known actor. Cheung Ming-man is a singer and actor. Andrew Chiu is a politician. They are all alumni of Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary School.