| Language Policy |
Our school utilizes mainly Chinese as our Medium of Instruction. To elevate students’ standard of English, a variety of English activities and extended learning programmes are organized to create a language-rich environment. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
1. The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy has been set up for e-learning. iPad interacting electronic notes are well prepared to enhance learning effectiveness of students. <br>2. The "Dr. Stephen Chan Self-Regulated Learning Scholarship" has been established to award students with good performance in self-regulated learning. In addition, free tutorial classes are conducted after school to promote learning habit and improve students' academic performance. <br>3. English Drama Training, Morning Assembly Sharing and Reading Aloud Activities are conducted in school to motivate the interest of learning and build up students' self-confidence. <br>4. In order to improve students' ability in English communication, our school has employed three NETs so as to provide more opportunities for students to practice English. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Senior form students can apply for Applied Learning (Mode 1 and Mode 2).<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: <br>(a) A school-based project-based learning curriculum is designed for S.1 and S.2 students, covering Chinese cultures, History and Geography. <br>(b) A school-based "Business Study" course is designed for S.3 students, focusing on "Skills Needed in the 21st Century". It is also in line with the future global trends of society and education so as to equip students with a pragmatic and socially caring business vision to handle the future challenges. (c) Buddhist Meditation lessons are established for senior form students so that they can experience peace of mind and achieve physical & spiritual growth. <br>(d) Free enhancement and enrichment classes are also held in all forms to consolidate students' learning skills and boost their academic performance in public examinations. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
1. The "Student-centred" curriculum has been compiled for junior form students. Assessments consist of "core" and "extended" parts which help students learn from "small steps".<br>2. We offer different tailored free tutorial classes for students with special needs, non-Chinese speaking students and the newly arrived students. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Our school adopts the Whole School Approach to promote Integrated Education. A student support team is established. Led by the Assistant Principal, the team consists of a coordinator (SENCO), two SEN support teachers and one counselor to assist the daily operations. Through flexible deployment of the “Learning Support Grant” and the eclectic use of other resources available in our school, our team strategically designs support programs for students with special educational needs. Our programs include literacy training, speech therapy, student support service (social worker) and study skills training. The panel chairpersons of Chinese, English, Mathematics and Citizenship and Social Development are invited to be the academic advisers of our team. Their main duty is to cater for students' learning diversity through curriculum design, diversified teaching strategies, assignments and assessment adjustments so as to enhance the learning effectiveness of students with special educational needs. Our team works closely with the Education Bureau and the educational psychologist by having regular meetings and carrying out diagnostic assessments for students. We also invite parents to attend meetings to develop Individual Education Plans for students as well as monitor and review the measures so as to enhance their learning effectiveness. Our school has always valued professional development. We encourage teachers to attend SEN training programs and seminars so as to enhance their professional capacities of taking care of students with special educational needs. We also use the "Grant for Supporting Non-Chinese Speaking Students with Special Educational Needs" to employ a teaching assistant for providing support to students with special educational needs. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
1.The Parent-Teacher Association was established to facilitate effective communication between the school and parents. <br>2. Thanks to the dedicating participation of the Chairperson and committee members of PTA, several scholarships and security allowance have been set up to assist students with their academic and personal development. <br>3. Parents are enthusiastic about participating in school activities and facilitating the school development. Workshops focusing on communication skill and interest classes are provided for parents. |
| School Ethos |
1. We dedicate ourselves to the promotion of a culture of respect.<br>2. Each class is led by two class teachers. Form meetings are held in each form for discussing and collaborating on the matters of common concern such as learning, behavioral and emotional problems. Through those regular meetings, students' problems can be addressed effectively and efficiently.<br>3. With the implementation of form-based and school-based Award Schemes, we are able to promote an attitude of self-initiatives among students.<br>4. We have been awarded the “Caring School Award” from the Hong Kong Christian Service and Education Bureau for 12 years and “Excellent Caring School Award” in April 2010. In 2010, we won the title of “Caring Campus”. We were also awarded "The Best Home-School Cooperation Award" of the "Caring School Programme" in 2013.<br>5. Our school is an Inviting School. We have been awarded the "Inviting School Fidelity Award" from IAIE (US) for 14 years. We received "Gold Award" in 2017. |
| School Development Plan |
1. To improve students’ learning efficiency and effectiveness, cultivate students' confidence and interest in using biliteracy and trilingualism, and consolidate students' study habits. To establish a preview culture, and enhance learning effectiveness by strengthening teachers' mastery of "e-learning" teaching strategies.<br>2. To help students develop a good moral and character. To cultivate students to know themselves and develop a sense of responsibility.<br>3. From 2021 to 2024, we have participated in Healthy School Programme and been granted around $1,600,000 for organizing activities related to personal growth education, paving their way towards a healthy and joyful life. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
1. By joining the learning circles of international organizations and schools affiliated with Hong Kong Taoist Association and holding internal learning circle meetings, professional development among teachers is promoted. <br>2. Thematic Peer Observation is strongly recommended. Teachers can share their experience and hence promote the effectiveness of teaching. <br>3. Our school participates in teaching and research activities held by Education Bureau and universities to further develop innovative and effective teaching methodologies.<br>4. To support new teachers with an orientation program providing a comprehensive and systematic set of tailor-made support work. |
| Life-wide Learning |
1. We have participated in "Project We Can", which is sponsored by The Wharf Holdings Ltd. Students can visit and work as interns in different companies and organizations under the scheme. Also, we have received support from Poly U students for organizing activities for our students to broaden their horizons.<br>2. Our school has incorporated "Life-wide Learning Day" into the regular curriculum, which is held on a regular basis on Fridays. There are about 50 activities including Dance Club, Lion-dancing Club and Sports Teams, Girl Guides and the Boy Scouts, which target at developing the multiple intelligence of our students. Students are provided with chances to participate in various free co-curricular activities with the school subsidy.<br>3. To strengthen the promotion of holistic education, we seize different learning opportunities and activity subsidies for our students. <br>4. Our school has continuously supported students to take part in study tour. Through joining local tours and virtual tours, students can take part in different cultural exchange activities with students from all over the world, such as Mainland China and Germany. By taking part in these activities, students can widen their horizons and have a better understanding on other cultures, enabling themselves to keep learning under travel restrictions. |
