| Language Policy |
To nurture students’ biliterate language proficiency, HLC encourages students to strive for excellence in proficiency in an English-rich environment. We subscribe to the belief that English Musical and English Debating are effective and enjoyable ways for HLCians to foster their creativity, divergent thinking and collaboration. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
To prepare students for lifelong learning, our pedagogy is student-centred to enhance self-directed learning. E-learning is adopted in all subjects and reading is actively promoted at HLC. HLC is the very first Hong Kong secondary school to collaborate with The University of Hong Kong to nurture gifted students through MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses). We also offer “HLC Scholar Scheme” which is a fast track curriculum to gifted students who obtain excellent results academically and complete MOOCs from designated subjects. HLC scholars may skip one year in the junior forms. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 3X. <br> (1) To reach a high level of biliterate & trilingual proficiency in order to connect with the global community;<br> (2) To master solid generic skills (Creative, innovative and information literate);<br> (3) To understand and develop oneself (Set personal goals, make wise life choices and prepare for lifelong learning);<br> (4) To achieve well-being and build a flourishing life;<br> (5) To develop good interpersonal skills (Effective collaboration with others embracing diversity and individuality);<br> (6) To become leaders of tomorrow (Serve the community, nation and the world by embodying 3S: Self-directed learning, Self-discipline & Self-efficacy).<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Develop e-learning to strengthen students' learning skills and promote self-directed learning; Provide plenty of OLE programmes (including education camps & study tours) to enhance learning effectiveness; Promote Drama Education; Tailor-made school-based curriculum of various levels for students with different learning progress. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
With the advantages of direct subsidy scheme, more teachers and peer counsellors are employed. Together with the educational psychologist, the clinical psychologist and the speech therapist, our school aims to cater for learner diversity and build a positive school culture. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
A whole-school approach is adopted to provide assistance to students with special educational needs. Students are not only supported by teachers to cater for their diversified learning needs, but there are also trained teachers on Guidance Team, Special Educational Needs Coordinator, clinical psychologist and speech therapist who work collaboratively and provide help right at our school. We also emphasize the importance of home-school cooperation in order to provide all-round, appropriate support to students. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
The PTA was founded in 2008. The PTA and our School organize workshops, talks and interest classes for parents. The Principal keeps parents updated about the School through his quarterly reports; we also use the intranet and mobile applications to inform parents of news and students' homework. |
| School Ethos |
We strive on good conduct and discipline and students are well-behaved; We implement the Education for Life Programme to develop and support students comprehensively according to their needs; It is characterized by the 3-S Programme, viz. Self-directed learning, Self-discipline and Self-efficacy; Inculcate five core values among students including "respect for others", "responsibility", "caring for others", "integrity" and "perseverance". |
| School Development Plan |
Unlocking Potential, Promising Tomorrow<br>1. Cultivating lifelong digital learners;<br>2. Embracing thriving lives. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Provide subsidies for teachers' development programmes in raising teachers' language competency and knowledge in learning and teaching and management. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Uniform groups, voluntary services, sports, music, art and interest groups. |
