| Language Policy |
Proper language medium is adopted for learning in our classrooms: except for the subjects of Chinese Language and Chinese History, all subjects are taught in English. Students are expected to use only English as the language for their everyday life on campus while English and Putonghua are the two spoken languages in whole school gatherings, functions and ceremonies. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
We actively promote a self-motivated, high-order thinking learning environment; through project learning our students are empowered to excel in the nine generic skills. To promote interactive learning classrooms, student-centered teaching strategies including pair work and group work are regular features in classroom teaching. Blended learning and elearning is widely adopted. Besides, each subject department reviews and refines the curriculum and class assessments using various kinds of assessment data to help students attain more desirable outcomes. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X, 3X and 4X. We offer over 100 different subject combinations for NSS students.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: School-based curriculum is developed and promoted in junior secondary levels in order to achieve a full-integration with the New Senior Secondary Education System. Due emphasis is put on differentiation which has been adopted in planning the school-based curriculum and assessments in all subjects to cater for learners in view of the school context and students’ specific needs and competence. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Catering for student diversity has been one of the school’s major concerns. Each subject department has applied various learning & teaching strategies to take care of students' diversified learning abilities, needs and styles. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
The Student Support Team provides support to both gifted students and students with special educational needs. Its members include the Section Head of Learning and Teaching Section, Team Head of Student Support Team, Coordinator of Special Educational Needs (SENCO) and Subject Teachers from English, Chinese, Maths, Integrated Science and Visual Arts Departments. Various grants, including Learning Support Grant, Diversity Learning Grant and NCS SEN Grant, are utilized to organize programmes which aim to nurture students’ talents in different disciplines. Some of the school-based gifted programmes include Mathematics High-flyer Programme, Science competitions, Annual Fashion Show and Artist-in-Residence Programme. Gifted students are also nominated to many programmes and trainings organized by tertiary institutions and various organisers throughout the year. Support to students and NCS students with SENs include early identification, collaboration with different parties (teachers, parents, Guidance Team, school social workers, Educational Psychologist, School-based Speech Therapist and EDB officers), special examination arrangements, school-based enhancement classes (providing additional academic support to F.1 – F.6 students), Learning Support Centre (in which F.3 – F.5 tutors assist junior form students with homework and revision) and speech therapy. Whole-school inclusive programmes are organized to promote inclusive culture among students. Teachers are also invited to attend trainings and workshops which equip them with professional skills on catering for diversified learning needs. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Home-school co-operation is enhanced through the Parent-Teacher Association, which aims at providing support to the school and students, in order to create a more welcoming and supportive environment for all. Different activities are organized by the five teams: Cultural & Recreation Team, Parenting Education Team, Publications & Communication Team, School Service Team and Welfare Team. Every year, the PTA holds talks, workshops, annual outing and Parent-daughter Obstacle Race on Sports Day. Parents are also encouraged to join as volunteers on different occasions like F.1 lunch box distribution, Joyful Fruit Days and Christmas Celebration. |
| School Ethos |
The school is committed to grooming St. Marians to be open to growth, intellectually competent, sound in moral and religious values, loving persons and willing to serve others. |
| School Development Plan |
The school will set the path towards the direction of providing a balanced curriculum to develop students academically, morally and spiritually in a positive learning environment. It is also our aim to cultivate among students the spirit of our Foundress, St. Magdalene of Canossa, so that they can be sensitive to others’ needs, willing to serve the community with humility and contribute to the well-being of our society at large. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Teachers are encouraged to pursue their own professional and career development subject to their own needs and school concerns. A team has also been set up to tailor-make programmes for all staff in alignment with the school’s development and needs. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Over 20 Co-curricular Activities Clubs are grouped into four main categories, namely, Academic Clubs, Cultural & Interest Clubs, Uniform Groups & Social Service & Religious Groups. The Student Council and the Four Houses coordinate all student activities at school level. Individual subjects such as English & Chinese Language, Mathematics, Sports and Music hold interschool contests for students at various levels. |
