| Language Policy |
Chinese is the medium of instruction (MOI) in almost every subject, with the following exceptions: (1) S.1-S.6 English lessons; (2) Putonghua, which is used as the MOI in at least one Chinese Language Class in S.1, S.2 and S.3; (3) Certain class in S.1 and S.2 will use English to go through the relevant subject concepts and contents in Life and Society and Science that have already been taught through mother tongue. Extended learning activities in English will also be conducted in certain class of S.3 for Biology, Geography and History. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
We constantly strive to enhance the effectiveness of our teaching and student learning. <br>1. We have benefited from the theory of 'Success Education' i.e. we create as many opportunities as possible for students to achieve success and reach their full potential. We set appropriate assignments and give quick feedback so that they can grasp the basics step by step; <br>2. We apply various teaching strategies such as cooperative learning, e-learning, mastery pedagogy, etc;<br>3. To foster better learning, BYOD scheme is implemented in senior forms. Students use 'Notability' to jot notes and organise learning materials.<br>4. We adapt curriculum to cater for students’ learning diversity.<br>5. Other strategies include: S.1-S.3 Chinese, English and Mathematics set classes, After-school Homework Classes, Preparatory Mathematics Class, S.4-S.6 Enhancement Schemes. Alumni, who are studying at the local universities, are stationed in the Library from 4pm to 7pm every school day, to help students with their homework. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 3X. (3X, Since 2021-2022, the third elective subject is Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus), Applied Learning , school-based STEM programme, Certification of Sports Industry)<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: (1) To cater for different learning styles, our school put emphasis on employing various teaching strategies; (2) The school has implemented an S.1-S.3 school-based English curriculum to meet the needs of our students; (3) STEM courses including Drone programming, robot programming and Hydroponics Courses, have been set up to promote the application of new technologies. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
The school has completed the 'School-based Professional Support Program' of the Education Bureau. Teaching approaches and materials have been adapted and modified to accommodate different learning abilities. In addition to develop a school-based Learning Activity Sequence framework, teachers from different subject areas have conducted open lessons in the First and Second school terms. The Lesson Study, 'Collaborative Lesson Planning, Lesson Observations and Post-lesson Evaluation' have been implemented in order to develop teaching strategies for our diverse learners. Other strategies used in our school include: interactive teaching, layered questioning skills, collaborative learning, project learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as enhancement and remedial classes at all form levels. In addition, college students who graduated from our school are employed as homework tutors in the library to help students solve problems. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
KLSS is committed to promoting Inclusive Education and establishing an inclusive culture. We provide comprehensive support for students with Special Educational Needs. The school has established a "Student Support Team" with members including the principal, deputy principals, educational psychologists, counselling master, special education needs coordinators and the panel heads of Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics. Meanwhile, KLSS also uses the Learning Support Grant to hire multi-disciplinary professional team to provide appropriate support to students in need. Services include inclusive education instructors, speech therapy and various treatment services. In addition, the school provides adjustments such as: extra time, screen readers and voice input. KLSS provides assessment, referral and individual learning plans for students with serious special educational needs, and helps students learn and grow through inter-professional cooperation. KLSS also organizes different types of inclusive activities to promote inclusive culture, such as the project of "Harmony Ambassador", Week of Inclusive Culture, etc. KLSS also attaches importance to home-school cooperation. We hold seminars for parents of students with special educational needs. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
The PTA aims to help both students and parents build a sense of belonging in the school. It also works very hard to enhance the communication between students, parents and the school, through a variety of activities, including parents' talks, cooking classes, voluntary service and Care Programs for students sitting for public examinations. This fosters a more caring interaction between the school and the students. Our school website also provides parents with timely information to help parents and students build a better parent-child relationship. |
| School Ethos |
KLSS received the 'Inviting School Fidelity Award' for the year 2017 and 'Outstanding Caring School for Promoting Career and Life Planning Education' in 2019. KLSS is honored as a 'Caring Campus' for thirteen consecutive years. KLSS focuses on Character Education. A whole-school approach to counselling, discipline, co-curricular activities, civic education and advice for careers and further studies is used to meet our students' needs in the areas of physical, aesthetic and emotional development, life skills, moral values, family and inter-personal relationships. There are two mentors in junior forms and senior forms. Mentors are responsible for students’ growth; taking care of them and building up strong and long-lasting relationship with them. Our three-year plan is to practise life education and share a healthy life style. There is a monthly whole school moral theme - courtesy, respect, commitment, developing a sense of responsibility, self-discipline, integrity, caring, gratitude, optimism and perseverance. There are also inter-class competitions, weekly assemblies, level meetings and class periods - all designed to cultivate positive values and healthy attitudes in students. The aim is to equip the students with the positive attitudes they need to face future challenges. |
| School Development Plan |
1. To cater for learners' diversity and enhance students' learning effectiveness: to deepen questioning skills and provide worksheets that cater for different standards so as to challenge the capable ones and encourage the less capable ones;<br>2. To practice life education and share a healthy life; to promote the physical and mental health of students; to cultivate the quality of Ko Lui students; and to care for and serve the community. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
KLSS is greatly concerned about enhancing its teachers' professional training in order to enhance the overall learning and teaching effectiveness. KLSS has a series of training programmes for new teachers, so that they can inherit the professional that the school has upheld for many years, and can learn and use different high-effective teaching strategies. The training includes classroom management, e-learning, cooperative learning, questioning skills, disciplinary and counseling skills, etc. In recent years, KLSS has been more active in developing e-learning platforms, allowing every teacher to conduct e-learning classes, and applying the scaffolding techniques to cater for learners' diversity. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through, Key Learning Areas, Extra-curricular Activities, Co-curricular Activities, etc.)<br>1. All S.1-S.3 students can choose one activity from the following: Chinese musical instruments, dance, ball games, athletics, Chinese martial arts, skipping, digital production or drama. S.4-S.5 students can continue to further develop their talent in above mentioned activities, or opt to taste art therapy, graffiti design, pet care, animation dubbing, mobile phone repair or more in Creative and Life Skills Education. These activities help to enhance creativity and communication skills. They provide a variety of opportunities for our students to gain confidence on stage and to develop their performance potential to the fullest.<br>2. We offer up to 37 co-curricular activities for students giving them the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of learning experiences. These programs consist of sports, arts, academic studies, recreational and career-related activities. Students can enroll in classes such as darts, water-color painting, English debate, Science, aerial photography, business and marketing, cooking, badminton and handball.<br>3. There is a Life-wide Learning Day in each school term. Students enrich their learning experiences outside the classroom through visiting, field trip and project learning in different key learning areas. |
