| Language Policy |
Our school mainly uses English as the Medium of Instruction [except Chinese Language, Chinese History, Religious Education, Putonghua, General Education and Visual Arts (Senior Secondary levels)]: to nurture our students to be “biliterate and trilingual". Implement S.1 English Enhancement Program. Students from each S.1 class will have an extra after-school lesson every week so as to receive training targeted for the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
Adhering closely to the Preventive System propagated by St. John Bosco, the founder of the Salesian Congregation, St. Louis School strives for the nurturing of an open, participative and religious school atmosphere in which joy, trust, a sense of unity and self-discipline prevail. This atmosphere, in St. Louis context, aims at instilling into our students:<br> - humility and a quest for knowledge and virtue (Scientia et Pietas);<br> - nobility of character;<br> - politeness, being respectful to religion and decency dedication to service.<br>1. Offering a diversified SS curriculum;<br>2. General Education is implemented in all levels;<br>3. Nurturing students to be self-directed learners. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. A variety of electives are provided to suit the students' interest and competency. Each student is allowed to choose 2-3 elective subjects.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: English Language Arts (S.1-S.2), Class-teacher Periods (S.1-S.6), Reading Lessons (S.1-S.6) |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
We adopt the following teaching strategies and learning approaches to cater for students' diverse learning needs: streaming; split classes; co-teaching/co-planning; consolidation courses for high achievers/Remedial courses for underachievers; various teaching/learning/assessment modes (IT/Project-based Learning/group discussion/portfolio); after-school study group; introducing students to various learning/reading skills; Peer Mentor Scheme. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
The school is committed to building a culture of inclusiveness and supporting students with special educational needs via a "whole school" model. With the Learning Support Grant, we can employ teaching assistants, and work with different professional teams to provide a wide range of support services for students with special learning needs. The "Student Support Team" includes SENCO, Vice-Principal, counselling teachers, social workers, educational psychologist, class teachers and subject teachers. In addition to the homework and test adjustment arrangements, the school also flexibly uses the government subsidies to acquire professional services to help the students with special needs. For example, we invite clinical psychologists to provide psychotherapy services for students with emotional distress and behavioral problems; arrange "occupational therapy" services to provide individual training for students with impaired writing skills; to provide "concentration" and "Executive Skills" training, which teach students self-management skills; organize a "life-planning" course to explore the career paths for students; and hold parent talks and workshops to let parents know more about their children's unique growth needs; participate in the Jockey Club Autism Support Network to provide social group training for autistic students. There are also various development courses and activities, such as drama therapy training, board-game training, and animal-assisted therapy. We also regularly review school-based measures to ensure our effectiveness. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
During the past 30 years, SLS PTA has given every assistance to the continuous development of St. Louis School, and the PTA will endeavour to maintain good and close relations with the School to enhance her spirit of "Freedom and Self-Discipline". |
| School Ethos |
• We, considering that the school should be a second home to students, always keep the premises open so as to provide them with a joyful and comfortable learning environment.<br>• We do not impose undue regulations on students as we count on their self-discipline and initiative.<br>• We seek to foster a harmonious relationship between teachers and students. With love, our teachers inspire students; with gratitude, our students respond to teachers.<br>• We emphasize freedom and autonomy, under which students develop an interest to learn and a lifelong learning attitude. Such a conducive environment unleashes the potentials of students, boosting their motivation to organize activities independently.<br>• We encompass religious activities in education to enrich students' spiritual temperament. We impress upon students the importance of cultivating a noble character through guidance and counselling. We promote various activities and competitions to help students nurture a strong physical make up, a passion for life, a sense of responsibility and caring for people and the world. |
| School Development Plan |
School Development Plan (2022-25)<br>Major concern 1. To cultivate a reading culture by engaging students in extensive reading across various disciplines and develop their interest and proficiency in both the Chinese and English language<br>Major concern 2. To cultivate a value-rich school campus that embraces the school motto: Scientia et Pietas<br><br><br> |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Enhancing the professional competence of our staff via various workshops, talks and seminars. |
| Life-wide Learning |
There are 39 school teams, clubs and organisations which offer related learning opportunities to students. Examples of activities are as follows:<br>1. Life Wide Learning Day <br>2. School teams training programme and inter-school competitions (including academic, sports, music etc.) <br>3. Pre S1 Summer Activities Programme<br>4. Leadership Training Programme<br>5. Club Activities |
