| Language Policy |
The primary mode of instruction of junior form is in the mother tongue, but we also provide a rich English language environment. We organize English musicals, English activity days, and exchange programs with overseas partner schools, among other initiatives. Some subjects also offer English bridging courses and extension activities to establish a solid foundation and atmosphere for students' learning, preparing them for university studies conducted in English.<br>We also promote interdisciplinary language team, actively integrating English into various subjects. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
We cultivate the generic skills of students through school based curriculum of Chinese, English, Mathematics, Humanities, and Science & Technology subjects. We introduce Moral & Civic Education curriculum for value education. We develop talents in Sports, Music & Visual Arts through taste of wide range of interesting themes, training, exhibitions, performances and competitions. We introduce English Musical in English and Music curriculum and enrichment through public performance. We actively participate in different projects with Universities, EDB and NGO to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning. We also introduce cross curriculum and overseas field visits for cultural exchange, language training and global experiences. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. M2, Diversity Learning Programme and Applied Learning Programme.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: S.1-S.3 curriculum is well-connected with S4-S6 curriculum. We develop STEM courses with topics such as jellyfish-feeding and bee-feeding, and digital programming. Moreover, the school places much emphasis on developing students’ bi-literate and tri-lingual abilities which lays the foundation for language-learning. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Our school participates in the Jockey Club "Diversity at Schools" Project, which involves establishing a student data management platform and promoting inclusive teaching methods. We provide diverse teaching strategies and establish a student "talent pool" to allow students to unleash their maximum learning potential. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
We provide the following support measures for students with special educational needs and those with slightly lower academic performance: We are dedicated to establishing an inclusive culture that supports students with special educational needs through a "whole-school approach" model. We have established a Student Support Team, coordinated by the Head of Special Educational Needs, which includes inclusive education teachers, counselors, social workers, on-campus educational psychologists, subject teachers, and teaching assistants. They assist all teachers in catering to individual differences through the "whole-school approach". We offer an after-school peer and alumni support program that provides homework assistance to inclusive students who have difficulties completing their assignments. We have procured "speech therapy" and "clinical psychology" support services, providing weekly group/individual support sessions for students with speech disorders and emotional support needs. We organize social groups, rope courses, and adventure activities to provide growth support services for inclusive students. We offer learning and homework adjustments for students with specific needs and provide progress reports to parents through classroom observations and recording of students' learning outcomes. We provide parent education, including lectures, training courses, and workshops, to help parents understand the learning characteristics of students with special educational needs and to align with the school's measures. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Cooperation between parents and school: Through the establishment of Parent-Teacher Association, we organize Parent night, Parent day, various activities for parents and children as well as make telephone contact and home visit to facilitate cooperative effort on supporting students' growth. |
| School Ethos |
1. Fostering spiritual growth and fruitful life: <br> 1.1 Teachers are providing good examples through their personal code of behaviour; <br> 1.2 Activities like morning assembly, weekly assembly, Religious Education lessons, Moral Education lessons, Class Teachers' lessons, Christian fellowship, retreat camps, gospel week are provided; <br> 1.3 Students can share the Love of Christ, establish their value system and enjoy meaningful lives; <br><br>2. Promoting the cultivation of self-discipline and caring and loving in students under a positive school culture: <br>Fostering the development of moral character by making use of an integrated model of disciplining and counseling beliefs, to guide students earnestly and seriously to distinguish right from wrong. With acceptance, love and care, teachers are always ready to guide students to face and deal with their learning and living problems positively, and wisely. It is believed that students can gradually become independent, self-disciplined and self-determined. With a serving heart they are growing to be a leader for the new millennium;<br><br>3. Student-support counselors are employed to provide professional counseling to parents and students. |
| School Development Plan |
2022-2025 School Major Concerns: <br>Improve students’ academic efficiency, and establish a positive culture in school. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Aim: sharing through continuing training and mutual observation. Our work:<br>1. We promote lesson observation so as to enhance the teacher professionalism and the teaching skills. <br>2. We emphasize the training for new colleagues. By consolidating the induction programme, we assist the beginning teachers to adapt to the teaching work and the school life.<br>3. We establish the framework of professional development and encourage our colleagues to strive. <br>4. We assist planning professional development for different departments according to their need. <br>5. We hold staff development days for professional development of our teaching team. |
| Life-wide Learning |
We aim at achieving whole person development. We provide varieties of extra-curricular activities in the areas of religion, academic, arts, culture and interests, social services, and sports for students. Special functions are held regularly: Mutual Appreciation Day, Positive Life Day, Students Appreciation Day, English Fun Days, Chinese Culture Appreciation Day, Gospel Week, Music Week, Mathematics and Science Week, Marathon, Visual Arts Exhibitions, Inter-class Ball Games, Christmas Charity Carnival, overseas study tours and visits, environment and community education programmes. |
