| Language Policy |
Our school aims for a high level of proficiency, spoken and written, in both Chinese and English. English is the main medium of instruction (except in Chinese Language & Literature, Chinese History and Putonghua lessons). Students are tri-lingual and bi-literate. This tradition will continue in the school. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
1) To adopt student-centred pedagogy to promote self-directed learning and enhance learning ownership;<br>2) To enhance problem-based / inquiry-based learning, discovery approach to stimulate students’ intellectual ability;<br>3) To deepen experiential learning to enhance authentic learning experience locally and globally;<br>4) To enhance students’ peer and self-assessments. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 3X. Students are allowed to select 3 electives among 14 subjects offered in senior secondary forms.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: <br>1) Form 1 Chinese Language Arts aimed to help students appreciate the joy of learning Chinese, cultivate moral values, and enhance self-directed learning abilities through various activities that nurture creativity using the design thinking process. <br>2) The Form 1 SHARP project and Form 2 Problem-Based Learning curriculum promote STEAM education and equip students with creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills to meet the changes and challenges in the future.<br>3) Form 3 cross-curricular collaboration between Technology and Living and Business, Account and Finance Studies. The curriculum and project focus on applying marketing strategies in the food industry to foster students' entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and communication skills. Students gain hands-on experience and explore real-world marketing concepts in the dynamic food industry. <br>4) Form 4 Cultural Arts is a one-year school-based programme. It aims to enrich students’ understanding of different interfaces between culture and arts, stimulate their interest in further exploration of arts, and encourage their appreciation of their cultural heritage.<br>5) School-based programmes are planned and implemented cross and interdisciplinary collaborations. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
1) To cater for learning diversity, the junior forms' English, Chinese and Mathematics lessons are timetabled so that students with similar abilities can have lessons together to maximize their learning. 2) The school organises the year-long Form One Programme to facilitate a faster transition to secondary school life and a different learning mode. Our Big Sister Scheme also helps new students adapt to secondary school life through the care and support of senior students. 3) The Guidance Team and the Careers Team run programmes throughout the year to meet the needs of students at different stages of development and provide for different student characteristics. 4) Funding from the government also allows us to run tailor-made programmes for students with different needs, be they special learning difficulties or gifts that need stretching. Examples of our tailor-made programmes include relaxation therapy and dog training. These programmes aim to reduce stress in students and encourage self-love, self-care, and a sense of responsibility. The additional service of a senior speech therapist also provides regular support training for students with speech and language impairment. 5) To develop the potential and nurture the uniqueness of our multi-talented students, departments and teams offer different pull-out programmes, such as enhancement classes, field studies and team training. In addition, suitable students are nominated to participate in various accelerated courses and competitions organized by universities and professional organizations. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
With the Learning Support Grant, the Student Support Team, which includes the Guidance Team and the SEN Team led by the SEN Coordinator, collaborates closely with teachers and parents to offer timely support to cater for diverse learning needs. We provide different learning activities, assessment accommodations, and career planning based on specific needs, including NCS students with SENs. Consultation and professional assessment services are available from an Educational Psychologist and a Speech Therapist to further enhance the effectiveness of supporting SEN students. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
In addition to Parents' Day, a Parents' Evening is arranged for parents of each Form. In those events, parents are provided with more focused support and information and have the opportunity to express opinions and share their experiences. Our Parent-Teacher Association is one of the oldest PTAs in Hong Kong. They run regular seminars and workshops to enhance parenting skills. Coffee Mornings with the Principal is a much-treasured opportunity for parents to enjoy informal chats with the Principal. |
| School Ethos |
SSGC is committed to providing the community with a well-rounded education for girls that cater to whole-person development and life-wide learning. We emphasise the teaching of the ‘whole person, which includes developing body, mind and spirit. We seek to educate all students to become thinking and aspiring individuals. The school, therefore, strives to develop each student’s potential, encouraging each student to develop her talents, ambition and set of ethical values. Every student is seen as a unique individual made in the image of God, with their dignity, freedom and responsibility before God and the community. |
| School Development Plan |
Major concern 1: To nurture students to be proactive, reflective and confident life-long learners.<br>Major concern 2: To nurture students’ health and personal growth with different dimensions of wellness. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Teachers actively participate in various local and overseas refresher courses, talks, seminars and workshops. The school also organizes professional development events such as staff development conferences, self-evaluation, and lesson observation programmes to enhance the professional standard further. |
| Life-wide Learning |
A vast array of other learning experiences is arranged for all students. Ample opportunities are provided for students to showcase their talent and stretch their potential. School teams participate in various competitions, including sports, music, dance, speech, and academic in nature. Other signature events include the Global Experience Programme, Experiential Learning Days, exchange programmes, joint-school events, community learning programmes, the Mentorship Programme, etc. All these contribute to the development of a sound affective basis for knowledge construction as well as the enhancement of students’ life-long learning skills, which will ultimately nurture our students as competent 21st-century global citizens. |
