| Language Policy |
Although we promote mother-tongue education, it also emphasizes biliteracy and trilingualism, and the language of instruction adopted in junior form classes is professionally determined. In order to enhance students’ English ability, we are integrating the use of English into different subjects in Junior Forms and we have implemented English extended learning activities and this helps students in learning in English in Senior Forms.<br>In order to develop students' interest in learning English and establish an English learning environment, the ordinary classes have been divided into small of classes in English lessons. Through small class teaching, it increases students’ participation in class activities and the opportunity in using English, this also provides teachers with more opportunities to help the individuals. The speaking lessons are conducted by the Native English Teacher and a variety of English activities are organized to increase students’ opportunity in using English.<br>To enhance students' proficiency in Putonghua, the medium of instruction is Putonghua in Chinese Language lessons in some of the S.1 classes. Every Day 2 and Day 5 are English Days, while the announcements are conducted in Putonghua on Day 4, so as to increase students' exposure to English and Putonghua. Besides, we have also promoted English drama, writers’ lectures, book fairs and extensive reading scheme, in response to promote Biliteracy and Trilingualism. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
Our school provides opportunities for moral development and helps students develop the ability in reading and the application of IT. Student-oriented policy is adopted in planning the school curriculum. An All-round and balanced curriculum including excursions is designed for students to adapt to society. A wide range of activities are promoted to motivate learning and critical thinking. Learning to read advocates the idea of reading to learn. Reading award scheme and morning reading sessions are also set up to foster a reading atmosphere in school. We are dedicated to developing multi-strategies for learning and teaching, a group of teachers from different backgrounds is responsible for promoting Self-Regulated Learning and E-Learning. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Each senior student can choose two to three elective subjects, the school has provided more than 100 combinations.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: STEM Education, Aesthetic Service for S.4 students and Moral & Civic Education for S.1 to S.2 students. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
We emphasize the catering for learner diversity and we practise small group activities in classroom teaching. Our school also has policy catering for elite and less-able students. Our school has joined the Learning Support Grant for Secondary Schools (LSGSS), which provides professional support, Individual Educational Programme (IEP) and specific examination arrangements. We are one of the partner schools with Teach Unlimited Foundation (TUF) and we would like to support students’ development regarding their English proficiency, Life Planning Education and Career Guidance through the mentorship programme. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Student Support Team members include Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Special Educational Needs Support Teachers, the Discipline and Counselling team leader, school social workers, Education Psychologists and full-time teaching assistants.<br>Besides, the Learning Support Grant (LSG) is used to unify and flexibly arrange the school resources in order to provide suitable support services to students in need. Our school provides various support services to students with Special Educational Needs. The services include after school workshops on Chinese, English and Mathematics; individual speech therapy to students with speech and language impairments; individual occupational therapy to students with weak hand muscles; lengthening the time limit in examinations; purchasing and lending Frequency Modulation System (FM) to students with severe hearing impairments; individual counselling services to students with Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and students with mental health issue and organize Life Planning and career training to students in need from service providers.<br>Through individual case study, we deal with students’ emotion, academic and behavioural problems so that students can attain the expected academic standard and fulfill individual study plan. Our school also organizes meetings and/or interviews with parents for establishing and evaluating the arrangement of counselling. Our school also offers workshops to parents and teachers to let them understand the characteristics of students with Special Educational Needs and enhance the effectiveness of the school policies to help students through parent-school cooperation. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Our Parent-teacher Association was founded in April in 2002, aiming at strengthening the ties between the family and the School, enhancing the communication between parents and teachers and, discussing and assisting in the improvement of students’ well-being. Also, our Board of Directors includes two parent representatives, hoping to encourage parents’ participation in the school policies. |
| School Ethos |
We adopt whole-school participation and the integration of discipline and guidance as our counselling approach to create a caring, positive and harmonious campus atmosphere. Moreover, through the implementation of "Annual Moral Education Themes", "Core Values", "Positive Education" and "Seven Habits", we help students build positive values and apply what they have learnt into their daily lives to become joyful and successful teenagers. |
| School Development Plan |
The school has offered "Professional Discretion to Determine the MOI" classes since 2022. Students will have more opportunities to learn in English. We provide adequate supports to students for learning in English and strive for more opportunities in future. Promoting Self-regulated Learning, Studies Skills and Language across Curriculum. The school is committed to the development of e-learning and STEM education. Through different e-learning channels, such as e-learning platforms and electronic classrooms, teachers can use different electronic materials, online discussion tools and evaluation systems to cater for students' learning differences while allowing them to learn more interestingly and effectively. In addition, through a STEM school-based curriculum, the school promotes cross-curricular learning. Students can experience the fun of creation, and thus explore their own potentials and take initiative to learn. Through adopting different award schemes and support services, we aim to reinforce students’ positive values as well as to foster their personal growth. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Comprehensive training and developments for all teachers, ranging from teaching to non-teaching skills, from professional to personal developments. The school has collaborated with the Chinese University of Hong Kong to implement the “Quality School Improvement Project” to enhance students' abilities in “self-directed learning” and “Quality School Improvement Project - Promotion to Middle Management” which provided training to middle managers for school's sustainable development. Moreover, by participating in the “Quality School Improvement Project - Lesson Observation and Evaluation”, the effectiveness of teaching and learning is enhanced. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Exchange programmes and all-round learning activities covering areas of academic subjects, interests, sports, art, and uniformed groups are provided to explore and cultivate students' potential while enhancing their leadership and self-learning ability can be greatly enhanced. More than 30 extra-curricular activities are offered. The Life-wide Learning session allows students to learn outside the classroom, broaden their knowledge, stimulate their interest in learning, and extend their classroom learning experience. |
