| Language Policy |
In the junior form, we have EMI classes where English is used to teach all the subjects except Chinese. In addition, some of our S.1 and S.2 classes use Mandarin as the medium of instruction in Chinese lessons. The senior forms students can choose to either take their examination in Chinese or English. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
For junior forms, students are assigned to different classes in accordance with the English level. An English class is provided with English as the medium of instruction. For senior forms, we do not have streaming based on Arts and Science. Instead, students can choose from two blocks of elective subjects according to their learning needs and styles in addition to the four core subjects. This helps to maximize their learning outcomes. The school also reserves extra funding to organize various apply learning courses by the service providers especially for Secondary 5 students, so that students can explore the direction of lifelong learning as well as their career prospects.<br>We also have the 'Life Wide Learning Award Scheme' to motivate students to strive for excellence in various aspects, especially their academics. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X. Elective subjects: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese History, Geography, History, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Studies<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: This academic year, e-learning will be fully implemented. It is hoped that through the implementation of e-learning initiatives, students will have more personal, interactive and collaborative learning opportunities. This can enhance the fun and effectiveness of learning, and raise students' ability to carry out self-directed learning. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Living up to the ideals of equal education opportunities, our school provides various support programmes for students with financial difficulty. School fee remission, scholarships and subsidies are available for families in need of financial assistance. Immigrant students need to join our school's "Immigrant Adjustment Scheme" which provides support to integrate into society such as life coaching and English remedial classes. The main aim of the scheme is to boost students’ confidence and social network. Other programs to help students include School-based After-class Learning Support, District-based Tutorials provided by NGOs and Student Activities Support Grant. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Our school has established a special team to cater for learner diversity aiming at providing appropriate support and advice to students with special education needs. Utilising resources such as Learning Support Grant and Grant for Supporting Non-Chinese Speaking Students with Special Educational Needs, there are a wide range of activities organized including "peer counselling scheme", "new student adaption scheme", "home visit scheme", "newly arrival scheme" etc. Besides, we also offer a "Chinese writing class" to support junior form students who have learning difficulties and organize an "interrelationship and social skills enhancement team" for students who face problems in socializing. In addition, our school has employed an educational psychologist to provide necessary support for SEN students, as well as suggestions, advice and follow-up for students whose assessment reports are outdated. In addition, appropriate adjustments will be made to the curriculum design and examination paper setting to meet the different needs of students. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
The PTA holds a variety of activities every year to facilitate the communication between parents and our school. Among all the activities it organizes "Parent-child Communication Talk", "Parent-child Computer Course" and "A Talk on Adapt to be a Secondary Student" are the most popular and welcomed ones. Besides, in order to strengthen the cooperation and connection between school and parents, parents and all the teachers participate in School Picnic together every year. The comfortable and relaxing environment provides a chance for teachers and parents to communicate freely together which helps strengthen a closer relationship. |
| School Ethos |
In 50 years of the school's establishment, Wai Kiu has always focused on whole-person development. As the school pays close attention to students' ethnic and moral development, students in Wai Kiu are sincere and honest. The school also endeavors to build up students' confidence and provides every possible chance to boost their self-esteem at the same time. |
| School Development Plan |
Given the flexibility of DSS mechanism, Wai Kiu College has adopted the 'Whole-person Development'. In addition to the NSS educational theory, students also need to attend Uniform Group trainings, overseas exchange programs and take part in community services actively so as to prepare themselves as future good youths with both moral integrity and professional competence.<br>In the coming three years, our school will focus on the following key areas: 1. Promote students' understanding of our motherland, establish a sense of national identity. 2. Optimize electronic learning, enhance self-learning ability. 3. Inspire students' diverse potential, live a positive life. <br>We are dedicated to equipping our students to embrace challenges. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Teachers are encouraged to continue their studies and actively participate in all types of training courses. In addition, the Teacher Development Day which takes place twice a year provides teachers with workshops, seminars, teaching exchanges, etc. in accordance with the needs of teaching and learning. It also helps establish professional teaching team to promote school development. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Form 1 students are required to join one of the following Uniform Groups, namely Scout, Venture Scout, Road Safety Patrol, Adventure Corps, St. John Ambulance Brigade and Marching Band. The training consists of foot drillings, life skill lectures and discipline trainings which help school achieve the aims to nurture students' discipline, perseverance and resilience.<br>Multiple-Intelligence classes are held every week. Students are given wide range of choices and they are free to choose any of the 20 societies under 5 categories namely academic, community service, sports, music and visual arts. These societies are carefully designed to discover their potentials in different aspects and facilitates both physical and psychological development. In addition, students also get opportunities to attend some overseas exchange programme through 'Global Learning Village Scheme', from which they broaden their horizons and enrich their experiences. |
