| Language Policy |
1. English Language – Our school aims to create an English-rich environment and maximize students’ use and exposure to English. We are committed to cultivating students’ interest and enthusiasm in learning English, and broadening students’ understanding of English culture. The theme of the English Panel this year is Positive Education. Thereby, we are committed to promoting the joy of learning English in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere. Our Language Room is garnished with multimedia and e-Learning equipment. These state-of-the-art facilities would help boost students’ confidence and motivation, and consolidating their digital competence and information literacy. English enhancement and remedial classes are tailor-made for students with different learning needs. English oral practices are arranged periodically throughout the school term. Students take turns to lead prayers in English during morning assemblies. Display boards and circulars posted around the school are in English. Also, a vast array of English full-filled activities like Public Speaking Competitions, English Week, English Drama, English Musical, Reading Schemes, Movie Appreciation and Book Fairs are held to create an English-rich environment. <br>2. Chinese Language – Our school promotes learning to learn and developing students’ potential. We aim to fulfill students’ life goals and cultivate their Chinese Language learning. Teachers guide students to experience the beauty of language and characters through studying classic literary works and establishing a good sense of morality in daily lessons. In addition, teachers actively promote Chinese culture by holding various activities, such as Tea Art Workshop, Cantonese Opera Workshop and Chinese Culture Day. Through these activities, students can have a deeper understanding of the outstanding aspects of Chinese culture and civilization. Thus, enhancing their understanding of their country and their national identity. <br>3. Putonghua – Students are encouraged to speak in Putonghua to their subject teachers after class and participate in speech competitions. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
Our school is dedicated to promote reading and language across curriculum, widening students’ horizons, increasing their sensitivity and consolidating their good foundation to equip them with hands-on skills to take on challenges in an ever-changing world. A reflective learning mode is adopted in different learning activities to guide students to be observant and reflective, to learn from their past experience, to seek the truth, and to construct new knowledge through deep learning and analysis. Working with EDB Language Learning and Support Section, the school’s English Panel coordinates with different panels to launch cross disciplinary learning activities to brush up students’ related English language skills. To promote the use of IT in learning and teaching, panels use a variety of software and tools to assist in classroom teaching and extra-curricular activities. Meanwhile, through curriculum mapping, students have a taste of AI. Coding and Application Skills. At times, these e-resources and self-directed learning platforms enable students to share learning materials and enhance their teaching and learning efficacy. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 3X. Basically three elective subjects or elective subjects with Applied Learning Courses. Students are given the chance to make informed decision in the choice of their elective subjects under teachers' guidance and a careful consideration of their competence and interest. <br> 2. Curriculum highlights: School-based curriculum is in place and adopted in our junior form subjects to cater for learner diversity. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
We pay close attention to different educational needs of students and adopt a whole-school approach to deploy resources to cater for learner diversity. Split-class teaching, remedial and elite classes are provided in tandem with graded materials and after-school learning activities to enhance students' competence. Students are encouraged to strive for academic excellence and high achievers are selected to participate in activities including competitions outside school, inter-school activities, exchange programmes and university courses to further develop their abilities. We are also committed to implementing STEM education, further strengthening students’ ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills through STEM activities or projects. The Guidance Team also embarks on "Rainbow Scheme", an after-school learning support programme for students with learning difficulties. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
We adopt a whole-school approach to Integrated Education. The Student Support Team works with the Educational Psychologist and Speech Therapist to implement appropriate support measures to cater for our SEN students. Speech therapy, guidance service, training sessions and Inclusive Learning Workshop are organized to enhance students’ awareness and respect for individual differences. Regular meetings with parents of students with SEN are held to inform them of the progress of the students. Teachers are encouraged to attend relevant courses to enhance their professional capacity. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) was established in 1993, acting as a bridge between parents and the school and promoting the home-school cooperation. Such a collaboration facilitates good bonding among the school, parents and students and helps our girls grow healthily under love and care. The PTA hosts the annual general meeting and organises various activities every year including workshops, various outdoor activities, and visits, and issues PTA newsletters. Scholarships and special grants are generously offered by our parents to students with outstanding academic performance, services inside and outside school, and financial needs. |
| School Ethos |
In line with the spirit of Jesus’ love and the Catholic core values, our school is dedicated to providing holistic education to help students develop as all-rounded woman leaders. We are committed to realizing students' potential and grooming them into motivated lifelong learners, caring individuals with a strong sense of social responsibility and national identity. Such a distinctive student profile has been fostered and strengthened by our school's student support measures as demonstrated in a dual form-teacher system, parents’ meetings, parents' days and programmes held by the Parent-Teacher Association, and in-depth guidance and counselling service provided by the school educational psychologist and school social workers. Big sisters and prefects are nurtured as prominent student leaders to help junior form students in the areas of academic achievement and whole-person development. |
| School Development Plan |
Major concerns for 2021-2024: <br>1: To nurture reflective learners who can develop their potential to the highest to face future challenges. <br>2: To cultivate enterprising and innovative students who uphold Catholic Core Values and lead a positive life. <br>3: To formulate and implement measures to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment in school and nurture students to become good law-abiding citizens. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Ever since 2020-2021, in response to the Education Bureau's new requirements on teacher’s training for new graduate teachers, in-service teachers and promoted teachers, more systematic, theme-based and core vocational professional development programmes or resources have been organised, made available for and disseminated to all concerned teachers. To implement the professional ladder for teachers and enhance their growth, the school also organised talks and workshops on Catholic Education Core Values, National Security Law, e-Learning, STEM teaching strategies, self-learning, positive education and mental health. The Staff Development Committee specifically established an internal award scheme to motivate and encourage teachers’ active participation in courses, talks, seminars and workshops organised by the Education Bureau, Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, tertiary education institutions and other professional organizations. |
| Life-wide Learning |
To foster students’ holistic development, the school's ECA are divided into five categories, namely Sport, Art, Music, Service and Exposure. We enrol S1 and S2 students in a ‘One Sport and One Art for Each Student’ programme, thereby helping them to develop their different talents. In order to nurture and unleash students’ potentials, new clubs like the English Musical Programme, Cartoon Drawing Class, Illustration Class, Chinese Calligraphy Class and Ceramics Making Class have been set up this year. As for Music, the Guzheng Ensemble and Acapella Team have been newly established. As for sport, our newly set up rope skipping team has gained popularity among our students. <br>Our school teams have got outstanding results in different inter-school competitions. Our Volleyball Team (C Grade) was the first runner up in Inter-School Volleyball Competition 2022-2023 Division Two (Kowloon) Girls C Grade. In World Jump Rope Championship 2023 in Colorado, USA, our students got 2nd runner-ups in Solo Rope Speed event, Fancy Rope Skipping Entry and International Open Tournament. In the Inter-school Rope Skipping Competition 2023, our rope skipping team attained the champion in the 1 Minute 6 People Long Rope Speed event. In Joint-school Music Competition 2023, our Handbell Team won the Gold Award. Our Junior and Senior Choirs, String Ensemble, Chinese Orchestra obtained the Silver Award. The Chinese and English Drama Clubs also performed brilliantly in Hong Kong School Drama Festival 2023. They earned various prizes, namely Award For Outstanding Performer, Award For Outstanding Cooperation, Award For Commendable Overall Performance, Award for Outstanding Stage Effect and so on. |
