| Language Policy |
English language will diffuse through all curriculum planning and implementation other than Chinese Language, Chinese History and Putonghua lessons. To enrich and strengthen the acquisition of English in a life-like and rich learning environment, non-curriculum measures are put in place to expose our students to the context of English Day Camp, weekly English Day activities, English Passport Incentive Scheme to encourage active and interactive communication and other supportive curriculum measures designed by the whole-school teaching team. Putonghua training for Cantonese speaking students is enhanced through school enrichment programmes similar to that of English on top of school curriculum. Regular publications of the English magazine and Chinese anthology have also extended students’ learning experiences. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
On the whole school planning level, a three-dimensional approach is put in place an integrated bundle of knowledge, generic skills and values of learning. Tailor-made materials are designed to ensure lessons are conducted effectively in the cycle of ‘preview – showcase – discussion – feedback’ for the success of both teachers and students. Active learning is the ultimate goal for individual students with the assistance of state-of-the-art learning equipment and technologies - classroom computers; projectors, smart boards and WiFi900 Scheme. Internet connection enables interactions between teachers and students in all learning circumstances. To enhance students’ learning effectiveness, learning foundation is built on learning strategies which focus on note taking techniques, revision necessities, research abilities and memory-through-understanding approaches. Within the strength of traditional subjects in the junior level, elementary substances extracted from the senior forms such as the subject of Liberal Studies for junior form students could open up the learning horizons of young learners. They are prepared for critical thinking on close-ups of social issues and world affairs. Hence, solid foundation is established for more challenging school-based studies and researches in the senior form curriculum. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X. Include: Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Bridging Course: our school offers Chinese, English, Mathematics, Integrated Humanities and Integrated Science Bridging Course for S.1 students. After-school Tutorials: With the support from After School Care Programme, our school offers school-based and district-based after-school tutorials. The tutorials offer Chinese, English and Mathematics enhancement courses for our junior form students. Arts Development: our Chinese and Western orchestra, Choir, Marching band, guitar and dancing groups offers varieties of learning experience. Cultural Studies: we organize different China or overseas study groups for students to broaden their horizons. Life Planning: our Career Day and High Table Dinner bring different information on studying and working to our students. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Catering for learner diversity does not mean expecting a uniform standard of learning outcomes among different students. Each student is different. Understanding why students are not able to learn efficiently and effectively is important in order to provide the best support to our students. In order to make the most out of the optimum teacher-student ratio, group teaching both small classes and remedial groupings according to students’ ability has been adopted. What’s more, school-based learning materials of different tiers have been devised so as to allow students to experience success. In addition, special examination arrangements have been adopted for students with special needs so that students are encouraged to perform as best as they can. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Our school has attained the requirements of EDB’s “Teacher Professional Development Framework on Integrated Education”. Through the utilisation of professional evaluation or outcomes of Pre-Secondary One Hong Kong Attainment Test, students with special educational needs will initially be differentiated. With the support of Integrated Education Committee, the school speech therapist, EDB’s audiological services and speech therapy service are always accessible to students who are in need. In addition, the Learning Support Grant such as School-based After-school Learning and Support Programmes fund, Diversity Learning Grant or Newly-arrived Children Subsidy have been utilised to provide school-based pull-out programmes for the concerned students. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Various courses and activities are organized to enhance the effectiveness of the Parent Teacher Association. Parents and teachers maintain close contacts through the school web, newsletters, professional dialogues and meetings. |
| School Ethos |
The school believes in simplicity, modesty and nurturing through harmony of interaction. The school has received world-wide recognition such as ‘International Invitational Education Fidelity Award’, 'Excellent Caring School Award’, 'Safe and Healthy School Award’ and ‘Healthy School Award’ through the endeavor of all parties involved. Our environmental conscious effort has earned us the reputation of ‘Sustainable Development School’ and ‘Green School’ and the school stands among the leading schools in these areas of achievements.<br>We believe in mutual trust, mutual respect and stay positive in achieving growth of all nature within the parameters of the school campus.<br>Our comprehensive nurturing program has been put in place from the first day of operation. The ingrained practices have managed to give a hand to those who are less privileged in their social and personal attainments. They are observed enjoying the changes brought about by the related programs.<br>For the fresh form one students, we have established the 'nurturing leaders' scheme. Students from senior forms, namely S.4 and S.6 nominated volunteers, dip in to help with programmes that would cultivate a sense of belonging to the school and the community as a whole. |
| School Development Plan |
Our school flexibly uses a variety of resources to enhance teaching quality and students' multiple talents. To achieve the 2021-2024 school’s development policy, the Academic Affairs Department promotes ‘self-motivated learning’ by using the ‘preview – display – discuss – reflect' cycle. At the same time, it deepened the planning on school-based curriculum, enhancement course to align with National Security Education and to perfect the mode of assessment. The Nurturing Department develops students’ positive values to raise their self-confidence and to enrich their career path. Furthermore, we highlight the role of student leaders, boost up their responsibility and sense of achievement to develop an inclusive school. These, are the same time, strengthen parent-child relationship, benefit parent-school cooperation. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
75% of our teachers possess master degrees, 100% bachelor degrees and 96% have completed teacher professional training. Peer collaboration lesson planning sessions are conducted every Monday after school, annual quality learning circle sharing are conducted and school-based teacher professional development publications are distributed for self-enhancement. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Four houses for student activities in the name and spirit of ‘Fidelity’; ‘Trust’; ‘Benevolence’ and ‘Virtue’ are established. They form the backbone of various clubs attached to develop academic arenas, interests, sports and service potentials of students. Large-scale whole-school involvements are academic weeks, reading weeks and talent show. Annual local and overseas trips are arranged to strengthen students’ exposure in life experiences.<br><br>For the past decade, we have been awarded the ‘Caring Campus Award’. We have also been given the title of “Best Reading Atmosphere School” for eight years in a row; Championships in both Solo verse and Choral Speaking (English and Chinese) of the Speech Festival held annually; not to mention those awards in the categories of Mathematics, Dance, Photography, Sports, Rowing as well as Swimming. We are proud of our students’ accomplishments in various local and international academic and art-oriented activities. |
