| Language Policy |
1. Allocating more resources into improving English results: Each class is taught by 2 English teachers. 2. Enhancing the English atmosphere: a)One more NET has been hired to help implement the ‘Enriching Students’ English Language Learning Experience’ project and organise different activities. b) A variety of English activities are organised. c)English courses are offered after school and during holidays, e.g. KET and PET Courses, and Summer Bridging Course. d) An English award scheme has been set up to recognize those students who have shown outstanding performance or great improvement in English. 3. Enriching the reading environment at school: a) Some students are encouraged to join extra reading activities, e.g. Teen’s Reading Clubs. b) More outstanding pieces of writing are included in the school curriculum to enhance students’ language competence. c) Extra reading lessons are conducted to enhance students’ English reading skills. d) A cross-curricular English reading scheme is implemented. e) Book recommendations and reviews given by students and teachers are shared on different occasions. 4. Improving students' interest and standards in Chinese language. a) Various Chinese activities are held, e.g. Chinese writing group, theme-based book fair. b) Students will be provided with more opportunities to participate in public speaking contests and forums. Over the past years, students have received numerous awards, e.g. the Best Debater Awards and the Best Interrogative Debater Awards. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
1. Implementing e-Learning: a) The 'BYODevice' policy is implemented in F1 to F3 to help all students purchase IT equipment for learning. b)Teachers attend globally recognised programs to become experts in e-Learning. Nearly 90% of the teachers have become MIE and 12 teachers have attained MIEE qualifications. c) Different interactive e-learning platforms and software will be used to facilitate students' self-learning. 2. Developing STEAM education: a) The Science Park was built to facilitate the teaching of Science and Technology as well as the training of Prefects. b) A centre called 'STEM+ Innovation Centre' has been set up. c) The Science Park's Elite Program is in place to nurture young talents in engineering and digital technology engineering. d) Students attend workshops under the program of ‘Robotics, STEM and Green Innovation’ run by the CUHK's Centre for Innovation and Technology. 3. Enhancing self-directed learning and improving learning atmosphere: a) Measures are taken to develop students' self-study habits and skills in order to engage them more in learning and let them showcase their learning achievements. b) The school’s Math, Science and D&T departments have received about $300,000 from the QEF to promote self-directed learning and facilitate classroom teaching and learning. The funding has been used to set up a resources platform where students can access cross-curricular teaching videos and engage in self-learning. c) Students are encouraged to form study groups and make use of the self-study room and the learning materials provided in the room. d) An award scheme has been set up to promote self-directed learning. 4. Cross-subject lesson observations are carried out. 5. Providing enhancement and remedial classes to cater for the needs of different students. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Students can also choose to take Applied Learning courses.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: a) The school-based curriculum designed by different departments features themes, lesson planning ideas, materials and assessment methods to achieve their curriculum objectives. b) A cross-curricular school-based curriculum: Our school is eager to promote cross-curricular collaboration and teaching. For example, a kalimba STEAM program is jointly implemented by Physics, Mathematics, Design & Technology and Music. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
1. Enhancement and remedial courses are organised(the Chinese, English and Mathematics). 2. Senior and junior form supplementary classes are arranged after school, on Saturdays and during holidays. 3.Happy Team is arranged to tutor students to complete their homework. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
1. Our school’s Student Support Team is responsible for planning, implementing and reviewing the support for integrated education and formulating a school-based integrated education policy. The Student Support Team consists of the Principal, the Vice Principal, the Head of the Discipline Team, the Student Counselling Team, and Academic and Administration, Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO),panel heads and the school social workers. 2. Our team provides support for students with special educational needs using the Learning Support Grant. The support includes hiring a speech therapist to offer them one-on-one training. A school counsellor and teaching assistants are employed to provide them with individual counselling and social skills training, and to facilitate the implementation of small group activities. 3. Meetings are held among our school-based educational psychologist, social workers, counsellor, teachers and parents to monitor the learning progress of SEN students. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Parents' Day, Parents' Nights, talks for parents and interest classes for parents are organised. |
| School Ethos |
1. Our school is dedicated to creating a school culture which emphasizes love and discipline by combining disciplining and counselling of students. <br>2. A whole-school approach is adopted to implement a number of programs. For example, positive education is included in our curriculum and activities are held to facilitate students' health, growth and well-being as well as help them build a good social network. We also have the 'Form One Students Training Program' which includes marching drills and the Assignment Award Scheme to help them build good learning habits, interpersonal skills and proper values. <br>3. Small counselling groups are organized to help students improve interpersonal relationships, adapt to the new environment, improve their communication skills, etc. Also, post-secondary school students are hired to tutor students after school. |
| School Development Plan |
1. Learning and teaching: <br> a) To continue to refine teaching and assessment policies and improve students' learning strategies to boost their academic results. <br> b) To promote diversified teaching and learning strategies and strengthen junior form students' foundation.<br>2. Students' growth: <br> a) To enrich students’ learning exposure and develop their desire to improve themselves. <br> b) To nurture a positive attitude in students and create a caring and proactive culture at school. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
1. Subject-based training programmes are organised for teachers, e.g. sharing sessions and workshops.<br>2. Professional sharing is strengthened among teachers through regular co-lesson planning, lesson observations and evaluations, etc. <br>3. Teachers are encouraged to attend workshops, seminars or courses about information technology to prepare themselves for the new trends in e-learning. |
| Life-wide Learning |
1. A Drama Club has been established. Through a series of training sessions, students can improve their English standards as well as their acting skills. <br>2. Our school understands the importance of critical thinking and has encouraged our students to join Mock Trial Competitions where they are coached by lawyers. We have won The Best Lawyer Award and The Best Witness Award several times. Also, our students have done well in Inter-School Debating Competitions. <br>3. Over 200 school activities are organised every year including whole-school, inter-house, inter-class, club, subject, lunchtime, post-exam and summer activities. <br>4. Mainland or overseas exchange tours to places like Japan, Singapore, Beijing and Shanghai are recommended or organised for students. <br>5. Various school teams and clubs such as sport teams, dance team and school band are organised. <br>6. Leadership training programmes are organised for student leaders. <br>7. From interest classes to certificate programs and career planning:<br>a) Various interest classes are provided to students, e.g. magic course, Chinese acrobat course, anime characters drawing course, drama course, balloon twisting course, etc. <br>b) Locally recognised certificate programs are offered, e.g. professional stage makeup program, foundation certificate program in medical care, etc. for students to explore their strengths and understand job requirements, and improve their competitiveness.<br>8. Students perform well in local and international competitions in various fields, e.g. STEM, choral speaking, debate, IT, sports, music, dancing, photography and social service. They win more than 200 awards every year. |
