| Language Policy |
English is used as the medium of instruction in most of the subjects. To facilitate EMI learning and raise English standard, measures including interactive teaching, creating a language-rich environment, English activities (including summer classes, English Camp and overseas study tours), procurement of family support and external resources are adopted. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
The cultivation of an interest in learning and of self-learning ability is the principle of teaching. The modes of teaching and learning include field trips, experiments, study camps, group projects, investigation approach and reading. 'Reverence for God and Love for People' and 'All-round Excellence' are our missions. We stress a balanced development in community service, civic education, life education, IT and physical health. While adhering to the 7 learning goals specified by EDB and the educational goals of our school (developing an interest in learning and learning to learn), our school curriculum incorporates a wide range of learning experiences and learning areas to build a solid foundation in our students for life-long learning. Also, according to the EDB guidelines and the principle of school-based management, reading time (morning reading sessions) is included in the timetable to enhance an interest in reading; a wide range of text genres and reading materials is provided to cultivate a reading habit and to improve reading skills to facilitate effective learning. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Our school provides 10 electives and over one hundred subject combinations for students to choose. Students can also choose to study Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 or Module 2.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: <br>a. Our school offers a comprehensive senior secondary curriculum to cater for our students' needs.<br>b. Lessons on ethics and religious education are included in F.1-F.6 timetables. The curriculum is tailor-made for our students based on the values of Catholicism, the five core values of Catholic education and the school culture. The whole curriculum aims to nurture reverence for God and love for people.<br>c. STEM lessons are incorporated into the junior curriculum. Catering for students' interests, teachers design a curriculum and experiments which can boost students' creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills as well as their innovation and entrepreneurial spirit required in the 21st century. Students get a greater sense of achievement from learning. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Support measures for academically gifted/under-privileged students are implemented by all subjects. After-school remedial classes and Saturday English and Mathematics classes are organised for junior forms to cater for learner diversity. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Our school is committed to developing an inclusive culture through the Whole School Approach to support students with special education needs. In order to take better care of these students, the Student Support Team has been set up. Different training programmes, speech therapy, IEP and special arrangements for tests and examinations have been provided to help SEN students overcome their barriers to learning and have a happy school life. The Student Support Team members also meet the parents of SEN students regularly to discuss the supporting measures for the students. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Our PTA organises home-school cooperation and parent-child activities including parenting workshops, second-hand book sale, recycling of school uniform, Chinese New Year gatherings, etc. |
| School Ethos |
Our school cultivates an ethos of simplicity and a caring, supportive school culture. Teachers maintain a good rapport with students and students have a harmonious relationship with their peers. Our school has a democratic Student Council and there are various extra-curricular activities to enhance students’ all-round development. |
| School Development Plan |
1. To develop students into self-directed learners so that they can stretch their learning potential to the fullest;<br>2. To cultivate in students the five core values of Catholic education, aligned with the school spirits and Chinese virtues, so that they can have a positive attitude towards life. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Oriented towards education reforms, new theories and principles are introduced and implemented to guide students towards whole-person development. Focus is also given to the development of staff's mental and physical health, self-improvement, sense of mission and team spirit. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Activities organised by more than 30 clubs and service groups are coordinated by Student Council and Student Activities Section. School teams include athletics, ball games, trampolining, chess, debate, etc. School choir and Chinese Orchestra have been formed too. Besides, there is Experiential Learning Week every year. Students are provided the chance to visit cultural heritage sites, join self-challenge activities and leadership training camps, take part in voluntary work and overseas trips, etc., so as to boost their confidence, enrich their life and enhance their personal growth. |
