| Language Policy |
The school is keen on promoting bi-literacy and tri-lingualism. To raise the English standards of our students and providing students more opportunities to use the language, the school hires additional English staff and we have two NETs (Native-speaking English Teachers) in the school. We have different fun activities in recesses and after school as well as a range of elite and foundation programmes. We implement both Reading across the Curriculum and Language across the Curriculum to enable students to gain sufficient exposure in English. For Putonghua, we enact the junior form curriculum in the subject to brush up students’ ability in listening, speaking and reading the language. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
The school focuses on helping every student to achieve high academic standards and providing enough opportunities for students to develop their abilities to the fullest by: 1.expecting every student to build good learning and self-management habits; 2.putting emphasis on creating a good learning environment and designing a diversified curriculum with a variety of learning activities; 3.setting targets on whole-person development, reaching out for a wide range of learning experiences and the consolidation of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for junior form students; 4.providing programmes that cater for individual differences in ability and interest for senior form students; 5.developing positive values and fostering life-long learning ability. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X. Students are allowed to choose two subjects from a wide range of elective subjects offered.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: To facilitate the interface and continuity between different learning stages, the school implements 'Vertical Curriculum Co-ordination' in the four core subjects, Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and Citizenship and Social Development. With teachers' professional judgment and collaboration, we enact a school-based curriculum to help students acquire essential knowledge, develop generic skills, cultivate proper attitudes, and realize their potentials. STEM Education includes the school-based “Maker” curriculum. This stimulates students’ creativity, inquisitiveness and practicality when solving problems. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Our school has different strategies of curriculum development, teaching and assessment in order to cater for learners’ diversity. We actively create an integrated environment in education, with 31 teachers equipped with training and experience in special education. The school promotes and teaches acceptance and care for one another in hopes of creating a safe and orderly environment for learning. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Our school believes in the adoption of the Whole School Approach in supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). We have established the Student Support Team, which is comprised of our Education Psychologist, SEN Coordinator, Dean of Studies, Counselling Mistress, SEN Support Teachers, Counsellors, Panel Heads of Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and LS/CSD/Humanities, and School Social Workers. The team sets up different learning plans, including Individual Education Plan (IEP) and evaluates the implementation of inclusive education in our school regularly. We also provide support programmes according to students’ needs, such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, clinical psychological service and study skills training. Our school also offers special examination arrangements and support, including time extension, special examination setting, screen reader and speech-to-text programme. Activities like Mindshift Ambassador, social communication group and other interest groups are conducted to further enhance the inclusive and integrated atmosphere and culture in our school. In addition to all the programmes and activities, we hold strong belief in home-school cooperation. Apart from frequent communication with parents, the team holds “Parents Support Group” and a range of different workshops to support parents. We also prepare year-end summary for parents to understand their children’s development and the assistance provided by the school. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
The school values cooperation among parents, teachers and the school authority. Besides setting up the Parent Teacher Association, we have selected parent managers since 2006. In addition, various kinds of family activities are organized and training courses are provided for parent volunteers. Through taking part in these activities, parents spend more time with their children and take up more important roles in their children’s growth. |
| School Ethos |
The school values each and every teacher who exerts an influence on the life of each and every student. Through the frontline teachers themselves setting examples of good behaviour for students, the school aims to help students develop their potentials through a positive outlook on life. The school also encourages students to contribute to the society for the benefit of the members of the community. The school believes that a reasonably disciplined but nurturing environment can help students become self-disciplined and independent. Turning all our students into fully-accomplished individuals is our major target. |
| School Development Plan |
Three Years Plan 2021-2024:<br>1. Enhancing teaching and learning effectiveness<br>2. Cultivating students to become global citizens |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Our school understands the importance of team building and professional development. In order to keep up with the latest education trends, our teachers engage in continuous professional development and exchange our teaching experience. Through a range of programmes, “Lesson Study Programme”, “Project WeCan”, “QSIP”, “Mentorship Programme”, and etc., the school explore themes like self-learning, catering for learners’ diversity, e-learning development, positive-education, and classroom management strategies. The school strives to establish a professional learning community to improve our teaching and learning effectiveness and nurturing strategies. Our school has been given “Caring School Award” in the last five years. We have also received IAIE Award, Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence, etc. We are well recognized by different sectors.<br> |
| Life-wide Learning |
The sports teams, interest groups, academic clubs, the four houses and the student union of the school provide students with a variety of activities that cover the following aspects: religious education, academic development, sports, interest, aesthetics and social service. The school also cooperates with a variety of community organizations to organize field studies, visits, performances and competitions. In addition, the school holds annual sports day, school picnic and Christmas parties to develop students in an all-round manner. |
