| Language Policy |
English has been adopted as the medium of instruction for all subjects (except Chinese, Chinese History, Putonghua and Religious Studies). To enhance the foreign language-learning environment, there are three NETs at our school, and we launch the after-school one-on-one online oral practice programme, with external English, Japanese, German and Korean tutors as coaches. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
IT Education is incorporated in lessons in order to enhance the learning and teaching effectiveness. The computer curriculum for students in S1-S3 has been augmented with the introduction of new modules such as "AI lessons" to nurture students as future leaders, empowering them to harness the full potential of AI. Furthermore, different subjects will incorporate augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) technology. The S3 Science Extension class will participate in the STEM Expo, which provides students with a platform to showcase their innovative ideas.<br><br>Student Development Report<br>Commencing in 2023, it has been decided that the conventional academic report will be substituted by the "Student Development Report." This report will encompass an evaluation of a student's academic performance, subject knowledge, subject activities performance, and subject attitude. Additionally, a student's conduct will be assessed based on their self-discipline, manner, service, and diligence. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 3X. All S4 students are required to take 3X (3 elective subjects), and individual students can make adjustments according to their needs and abilities. In addition to traditional subjects, our school also offers elective subjects such as Literature in English and Music in response to students' learning and interest development. There is no minimum class size limit.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Apart from the traditional disciplines, we emphasize on the development of students’ exposure. In junior form, Literature in English and S.3 Science Extension are offered. Teaching staff from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University are invited to teach Artificial Intelligence in our school, and the topics are Biotechnology, Big Data and Engineering Physics. <br><br>Science, Art and Language Enrichment Programmes (SALep) - Students will have SALep lessons during school time. S.1 and S.2 students are required to complete the compulsory modules, Chinese Calligraphy Class and English Drama Class respectively. From December onwards, students may select one elective module from 17 modules below: Japanese Class, Korean Class, German Class, French Class, Spanish, Food Science Class, Chinese Calligraphy (Intermediate Level), AI in Arts, Digital Drawing, Creative Cooking Class, Creative programming and Electronics, Mathematics Plus, Advanced English Drama and Aviation Technology. Some courses are taught by external tutors and all fees will be sponsored by the school. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Curriculum design and student-centered teaching model are introduced to students with diverse needs. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
YLLSS's Student Support Team is comprised of the Principal, Vice-Principals, Assistant Principals, the Discipline Committee Head, the Counseling Committee Head, the Career and Guidance Head, the SENCo, the Social Workers and the Educational Psychologist. Guiding principles and procedures have been developed and implemented to cater for the needs of every student based on their individual differences and special educational needs (SEN). |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Gatherings among parents and teachers are held for different forms annually. For the growth of students, workshops are held regularly to improve communication between parents and children. |
| School Ethos |
Our school aims at rectifying students' minds and cultivating them in the name of God, providing a good learning environment for students. We have Academic Prefects, a group of students with outstanding academic achievement, to provide academic assistance to junior form students in the hope of creating the culture of caring in the campus. We strive to nurture students' whole-personal development through multiple aspects of development, namely spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic. Soaking students in the love of God, we can promote excellent school ethos. |
| School Development Plan |
1. Cultivating the ‘Happydemic’ Atmosphere and Fostering Talented, Virtuous and Blessed Lutheranians<br>2. Implementing Globalized Pedagogical Approaches and Broadening Students’ International Perspectives<br><br> |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
A three-year staff continuous professional development plan which aligns with the school's areas of concern is implemented. Our school also organizes Staff Development Day and other in-school training programmes to enhance the school’s development and address areas of concern.<br> |
| Life-wide Learning |
“Be an Active Learner! Take the initiative to organize a New Club!” <br>Students are given opportunities to propose new clubs to school by submitting the proposal. Gymnastics Club, Animal Caring Club, European and American Pop Music Club, German Culture Club, Film Club, Dodgebee Club and Rubik’s Cube Club are formed under this scheme.<br><br>Service Learning<br>We strengthen the cooperation between ELCHK, the Social Service Group and organize a Social Service Year for S2 students. Be rational and learn to understand each other's needs from the perspective of service partners, communicate in depth, and learn from each other.<br><br>Lutheranian Leadership Development Blueprint<br>Every student in YLLSS has an equal opportunity to be selected as the chairperson or vice chairperson of different organisations from junior forms. We deliberately arrange and plan the Lutheranian Leadership Development Blueprint, from which students can continue the foundation developed in primary schools, and be trained into leaders in the 6-year secondary school life; which eventually equip them for the future.<br><br>Sports Development<br>In addition to traditional sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, athletics and cross-country, swimming, indoor rowing and fencing, our school also promotes newly emerged sports like Kinball, floorball, lacrosse, bubble football, and even eSports. |
