Language Policy |
We adopt the policy of bi-literacy and tri-lingualism. Since 2000, the EMI (English as the Medium of Instruction) stream has been in operation. Starting from 2013-2014, all junior secondary classes (S.1 to S.3) have adopted English as the medium of instruction. We have employed native English-speaking teachers to assist in executing our language policy. The school organizes English Camps and Overseas Study Tours. Putonghua is the medium of instruction in Chinese Language and Chinese History lessons. The school encourages students to participate in inter-school academic and language competitions, such as the Speech Festival and the Drama Festival. |
Learning and Teaching Strategies |
The policy of "Innovative Teaching, Tailored Curriculum, Strengthening the Foundation, Catering for Learning Diversity" has been implemented. Small class teaching has also been adopted. The school places a lot of emphasis on the policy of biliteracy and trilingualism. We aim to nurture in students the ability of self-directed learning and creative thinking. Gifted education is also developed. To ensure learning and teaching efficacy, collaborative lesson preparation, peer lesson observation and evaluation are implemented. In order to advocate personalized learning, our school establishes a series of learning circles in numerous subjects, such as Chinese, Mathematics, Physics, Computer, Chinese History, History, Geography and Economics, etc. |
School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X. Senior Secondary Curriculum: 4 core subjects and 2 to 3 electives.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Diversified school-based subjects have been incorporated into our curriculum. We have offered Life and Society, Self-Regulated Learning, Chinese Culture, English Reading and Speaking Lessons as well as STEM Project Lesson for S.1 to S.3 students. We also provide the elective courses of English Drama Lessons for S.1 & S.2 students as well as Mathematics Enrichment Programme, Traditional Chinese Painting and Sport and Health Course for S.3 students. |
Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Teachers, parents and experts work collaboratively to meet students' needs. |
Approach to Integrated Education |
Our school fosters an inclusive culture and adopts the Whole School Approach to cater for students with special educational needs. The SEN team, which consists of the deputy principal, discipline master, counselling mistress, social workers and educational psychologist, is committed to providing students with appropriate support by various means, including special exam arrangements, social training programmes, learning support programmes and educational psychology service. |
Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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Home-School Co-operation |
Our school attaches great importance to home-school cooperation. The Parent-Teacher Association has been established for more than 60 years. Our school sets up a Parent Resource Center and arranges yearly activities such as "Teacher's Day", "PTA Picnic", "S.6 Caring Day" and "Be Grateful to Parents". Besides, our school establishes a "Parent Academy" with workshops and seminars focusing on tips on parenting and family education. In addition, the Class Visit for Parents, Parent's Day and Home-visit activities are organised. |
School Ethos |
The school cherishes an ethos of simplicity and modesty and has been awarded distinction in this aspect by the External School Review Team of the EDB. Class teachers make regular phone calls to parents, meet with parents, pay home visits and work closely with the discipline and counselling teachers as we believe "Prevention is better than cure". We implement the Seven Good Habits and Self-regulated Learning Projects. The holistic counselling approach, including "Let's Thrive with Responsibility, Self-motivation, Gratitude and Confidence" scheme, is carried out to support the growth of students. In 2011-2012, our Discipline and Counselling Department was awarded the Certificate of Merit of the Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence in the area of Moral and Civic Education. In 2013, our school was awarded the "Inviting School Fidelity Award" by the International Alliance for Invitational Education. |
School Development Plan |
The focuses of this year are: <br>1. to create a humanistic, caring and harmonious school campus;<br>2. to transform students into discerning future leaders with virtues of responsibility, self-motivation, gratitude and confidence;<br>3. to create 4I (Information, Interesting, Interaction, Impact) Classroom;<br>4. to promote the Nurturing Talent Schemes on Scientific Innovation;<br>5. to cultivate the all-round talents of the students and to consolidate our strength in academic, sports and aesthetic areas.<br><br>Future Development: We practise the seven development strategies (LEADING): Leadership in Learning and Teaching, Education for Excellence, All-round Development, Distinction in Performance, Interpersonal Touch, Nationalism and Global Perspective. |
Teacher Professional Training and Development |
We encourage teachers to be life-long learners and share among peers. We strive to be a "learning organization" and promote self-reflection and innovative teaching. The school encourages teachers to conduct lesson study. To widen teachers' perspectives, our teachers also share their experiences with teachers from other schools in Hong Kong, mainland China and overseas. |
Life-wide Learning |
The school has set up over 50 clubs and interest groups. Professionals are hired as tutors to hold multiple-intelligences courses such as Chinese Orchestra, Dance Group and ball game courses. Our school was ranked Second among all the co-ed schools in the BOCHK Bauhinia Bowl Award in the latest contest. Our Table-Tennis Teams, Badminton Teams, Swimming Teams, Cross-country Teams, as well as Girls' Basketball Team have been promoted to Inter-school Division 1. The school has launched the "One Life, One Talent" scheme for S.1 - S.3 students. To enrich students’ campus life, numerous award schemes have been implemented. Besides, our student union and the four houses launch regular inter-class and inter-house activities. Students’ participation in voluntary work, talks, All-round Learning Week, different exchange programmes and other learning experience are all documented in their extra-curricular activities and awards record. |