| Language Policy |
Since the establishment of our school, we have persisted in mother-tongue teaching. To enhance students' capability of handling trilingualism is also our school major concern. We firmly believe that mother tongue is the most effective medium of instruction for our students by which they can fully acquire the subject knowledge and develop higher order thinking. Concurrently, English language learning is always a top priority. We adopt small class teaching in English subject. We are devoted to creating a favourable English learning environment for our students. By launching different English learning programmes, the English standards of our students have greatly improved.<br>Mathematics and Integrated Science subjects at Junior Forms and Senior Forms are taught and assessed using English in our school. English textbooks are adopted. This aims to increase students' exposure to English and chance in using the language, thereby enhancing their confidence in learning English and facilitating a smoother transition to university. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
We received the honour of Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence (2016/2017) in “Science Education Key Learning Area”. To improve learning effectiveness through the enhancement of students' self-learning skills is our school major concern. Apart from the implementation of e-learning, we also create student learning communities and equip students with learning strategies. Our teachers are responsive, hardworking, dedicated and innovative. Significant enhancement in the professional qualification of teachers can be seen. The professional development and mentorship schemes of our school encourage peer lesson observation, collaborative lesson preparation, lesson study and other informal sharing among our teachers. Catering for students' diverse learning needs, we adjust the curriculum according to students' individual differences. <br>To foster self-management and learning abilities in students, we train them with 9 Key Learning Habits (KLHs) for efficient learning. Decorating our campus with English signs & quotes and increasing the proportion of English elements in school activities are our key steps to provide an enriched English learning environment. Apart from English subject, Math subject and Science subjects also get involved in promoting English teaching and learning. These subjects collaborate and use common teaching strategies for enhancing students' learning in and through English.<br>Cross-curricular integration is implemented to reduce overlapping content and make good use of the teaching resources. The junior secondary subject, Life and Society, aims at helping students to develop a positive understanding of oneself and to become informed and responsible citizens.<br>Our school is also devoted to promoting STEAM education so as to develop among students a solid knowledge foundation and enhance their interests in Science, Technology and Mathematics, to strengthen their ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills to solve authentic problems, as well as to foster innovation and design thinking skills as required in the 21st century. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 3X. Our students are given proper guidance to decide on the elective subjects that best suit their interests, aptitudes and abilities.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Our school provides cross-curriculum project-based learning activities to junior form students. The main themes of learning activities are about value education, Chinese traditional culture and healthy lifestyles. We aim at fostering students' proper values and attitudes (such as perseverance and caring for others) and developing their generic skills(such as collaboration skills and creativity). |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Apart from fostering curriculum development and the enhancement & remedial work at different learning stages, we also cater for student diversity by collaborative teaching and varying instructional grouping, especially in English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. Besides, the adaptation of the curriculum, the design of classroom activities and the arrangement of extended learning activities as well as the peer learning groups after class time are the measures to meet students' needs. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Our school is committed to establishing an inclusive and caring campus. The Whole School Approach is adopted to support the students with special educational needs. The Student Support Team of our school is composed of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), teachers from Discipline and Counselling Team, a social worker and an educational psychologist. Our school has utilized the Learning Support Grant to hire additional staff and procure outside professional services such as speech therapy services and tutoring services. Our school also places great emphasis on home-school cooperation. Teachers involved communicate with the parents of students with special educational needs on a regular basis. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
It is generally agreed that family involvement in school education is vital in bringing about positive learning outcomes of children. Without doubt, the active involvement of our parents has given fresh impetus to the development of our school. |
| School Ethos |
Our teachers have long been committed to nurturing students' virtue and righteousness by making use of a caring attitude and firm discipline. Through participating in different training and activities, our students are able to foster a set of positive values. Moreover, our students are generally praised for their self-discipline, courtesy and good characters. The co-operative and helping culture among our students makes BWLSS a more caring campus. |
| School Development Plan |
1. Foster self-management and learning abilities in students<br> - equipping students 9 Key Learning Habits (KLHs) for being a responsible learner;<br> - developing students' generic and cross-curriculum abilities.<br>2. Improve students' English proficiency<br> - making an English-enriched campus environment;<br> - enhance English learning experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.<br>3. Promote physical and social-emotional well-being in students<br> - encouraging students to develop healthy lifestyles for their physical wellness;<br> - encouraging students to aware their own emotional and mental needs for social-emotional wellness. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
We conduct self-evaluation and validate the findings through external reviews. The process turns our teachers into reflective practitioners who can see their own strengths and weaknesses. Our teachers are keen to upgrade themselves through continuing professional development. As our school has become a learning community, there is momentum for sustainable development and continuing improvement.<br>In order to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness and strengthen teachers’ professional capacity, we have participated in the Quality School Improvement Project (QSIP) established by the Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research (HKIER) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) since 2019, in which teachers are equipped with the skills of collaborative lesson planning and observation and self-improved mechanism.<br>We have a team of senior teachers to conduct "Open Lessons" this year. All teachers are welcomed to observe the lessons. A post-lesson conference will be held as it is a valuable opportunity for teachers and observers to share good teaching strategies and practices, and refine the lesson plan for better learning outcomes. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Our school is devoted to providing over 40 different kinds of extra-curricular activities for students so that their potential and interest can be fully developed. Besides, we encourage our students to take part in various competitions and impressive results have been obtained. |
