| Language Policy |
Chinese as the medium of instruction is basically adopted. Some subjects would provide adequate extensive English learning opportunities in order to raise students' English standard. School prayers, morning assembly and Sports Day are conducted in bilingual language. Students will be taught in small classes according to their language proficiency so as to take care of students' learning differences. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
With the government’s promotion of STEAM education, our school has made great efforts to improve the relevant facilities. Through cross-disciplinary and cross-curricular activities, we aim to enhance students’ problem-solving skills and creativity, and cultivate their potentials to meet future challenges. <br>In order to enhance students' learning effectiveness, we have applied for the Community Care Fund Assistance Programme - Provision of Subsidy to Needy Primary and Secondary Students for Purchasing Mobile Computer Devices to facilitate the practice of e-Learning.<br>In order to promote the self-directed learning in our school, we are aiming at equipping our students with necessary study and learning skills to improve their learning outcome. At the same time, we have provided various learning programmes, such as the Pre-exam Study Class for junior form students, inter-class competition for F.1 and F.2, for students to develop their habit in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating learning goals, choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies and evaluating their own learning outcomes.<br>In order to promote our language education, the New English Corner and the Chinese Corner has been made to aim at strengthening our English & Chinese language education. Various academic award schemes and progress award are designed so as to foster students' positive learning attitude and nurture their responsibility. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X. Besides the 4 compulsory subjects, students can select 2 electives from the offered subjects.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: According to our students' learning ability and interest, the school curricula are modified in junior forms to improve their learning outcome. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
The Committee of Student Counselling comprises of ten teachers and two social workers. Investigating the needs of our students, we design adequate activities to enhance their development in growth and adaptation. We are responsible to follow up special student cases, hold regular case meetings and set up policies. We frequently cooperate with the committee of discipline, the special educational need support team, class teachers, subject teachers, the educational psychologist, and parents.<br>The system of twin class teachers in all levels provides all-rounded care to students. The Student Guidance Team helps the form one students to accommodate the new school life easily. We strive for a harmonious school culture and equal learning opportunity in school. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Aiming to promote inclusive education culture and build up a caring campus, our school adopts the whole school approach to provide support to students with special educational needs (SEN).<br>The Student Support Team consists of the Vice Principal, the SENCO, the Counselling Mistress, the Educational Psychologist, the speech therapist, counsellors, and SEN support teachers. The team members collaborate with teachers of different subjects and other functional teams to devise different support programmes. To strengthen teachers’ capacity in catering for students with SEN, in-service training sessions are conducted by the Educational Psychologist throughout the school year. With the provision of the Learning Support Grant, our school can deploy resources flexibly. To allocate more manpower resources, three SEN counselors are recruited to provide assistance to teachers and support to students with special educational needs. In addition, outsourcing services, like focus training groups and literacy training groups are deployed to provide SEN students with necessary individualized support according to their support needs. As for internal examinations and assessments, special arrangements are given to these students. For students who have severe special learning needs, further assessments and referrals would be provided. Moreover, members of the Student Support Team would collaborate with different subject teachers, and design individualized study plans for them. As part of the whole school approach, our students are encouraged to provide peer support to SEN students. Regular meetings are held between parents and teacher. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Our school provides support, guidance and proper channels for parents, teachers and students to express their needs and concern. The Parent-teacher Association functions well in bridging parents and the school. |
| School Ethos |
Our school advocates simplicity. We have high expectation for students' discipline. |
| School Development Plan |
2021-2024 Major Concerns:<br>1. To optimize teaching strategies that cater for students’ learning diversity and to enhance teachers’ pedagogical effectiveness.<br>2. To provide multiple learning experiences and assist students in setting goals.<br>3. To establish a caring campus environment and promote a positive culture.<br>The Alumni Association supports the teaching and learning of our school. In order to enhance the learning effectiveness of Senior form students, core subjects enhancement courses subsidized by the Alumni Association are organized.<br>“Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)" will be promoted so as to facilitate e-Learning. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Apart from the school-based teacher development programmes, teachers are encouraged to participate in specialized seminars, workshops and courses. |
| Life-wide Learning |
There are totally 39 clubs under the extra-curricular activity committee, including the aspects of Catholic Society, student union, subject-based societies, sports training, uniform groups, social services, arts and creative performances, interest groups and student organizations. Regular meetings were held. |
