| Language Policy |
Bi-literacy and Tri-lingualism is given top priority. In order to enhance students’ interest in English, diverse activities are held on a regular basis, for example, English Day on Thursdays, yearly theme-based English Week, Reading Aloud Scheme, English Ambassador Scheme, Campus Word Card, a Sentence a Day, etc. An English learning centre has been established and annual English Summer Camp are subsidized by the IMC. To strengthen students’ proficiency in English, other subjects even design different English extended learning activities. Besides English, the Chinese department puts a focus on students’ writing proficiency and public speaking ability. To expose students to the use of Putonghua, this subject has even become part of the school’s regular curriculum and students have a chance to practice it on Putonghua Day. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
Based on the principle of Bi-literacy and Tri-lingualism, students receive language training. With a view to strengthening interaction in lessons, enhancing interest in learning and even encouraging self-learning, our school values the application of diverse teaching approaches and promotes engaged learning. Students are expected to strike a balance between subjects of different kinds (i.e. Arts, science, business and technology) and we have school-based curriculum for junior forms such as Introduction to Economics (S.3), Accounting and Business Management (S.3), etc. Taking into account the students’ learning progress and the ever-changing society, each subject department make amendments to teaching focuses, strategies, teaching materials (e.g. worksheets), online self-learning and discussion forums every year. Professional development for teachers is also high on the list of priorities. Our school is keen to carry out lesson studies, collaborative lesson planning, peer observation, collaboration between different subjects and even sharing between schools(both local and overseas schools). |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, BAFs, Geography, History, Chinese History, Economics, ICT, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Balance with Arts, Science and Business. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
To raise students' confidence and the effectiveness of teaching and learning, lessons and activities are planned based on students' ability. In addition to split classes and groups, our Gifted Education Team recommends elite students to take gifted education courses so that they can develop their talents. To take care of students with special educational needs, Student Support Team devises support programmes as well as special examination and assessment arrangements. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Through Whole-School Approach, integrated education is implemented to build an inclusive and caring school environment in which students with special education needs (SEN) can be provided with comprehensive and appropriate support. Student Support Team (SST), including the Vice Principal (Pastoral), SEN Coordinator, SEN Support Teacher, SEN teaching assistant, our school social workers, an educational psychologist and a speech therapist, is set up to devise suitable support programmes for students with SEN. To enhance understanding of integrated education, all teachers are kept informed of relevant information from time to time. If necessary, subject talks are held to share teaching adaptations and suggestions for SEN students. Our teaching staff are encouraged to attend the training courses organized by the Education Bureau to enrich their professional knowledge of integrated education. Our school flexibly utilizes the Learning Support Grant. For instance, a SEN teaching assistant is recruited to provide students in need with group or individual support. To increase students’ learning efficacy, enhance communication and instill a positive attitude and confidence into their life values through transdisciplinary cooperation, SST takes into account each student’s needs to provide relevant professional services such as training on social skills, language remedial teaching, speech therapy and educational psychology services with parents’ consent. Home-school cooperation is our top priority. To provide SEN students with support for their learning and growth, a communication channel has been set up between SST and parents so that they can be kept informed of their children’s learning progress and give advice. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
To enhance family relationships and students’ sense of belonging to the school, parents’ talks and family activities are held. In addition, there is collaboration between schools at festivals, which aims at enhancing students’ understanding of Chinese culture and its traditions. It is a crucial factor in developing a right attitude citizens and nationals should take. |
| School Ethos |
Our school embodies the culture of simplicity. We aim at cultivating students' good character, moral traits and consciousness of citizenship. To take better care of our students, enhance class discipline and build students’ sense of belonging, two teachers work as a pair for each junior class. To build confidence and develop a proactive attitude, students are provided with chances to pay educational visits, join exchange programmes and offer community service, thereby broadening their horizons. In addition, elite students are role models and they take a student leadership role. Our school has designed Award Scheme to motivate students to learn and provide a classroom for after-school self-learning. Both the School Management Committee and the Parent-Teacher Association have set up a scholarship respectively to reward students for their excellence in conduct and assessment. To raise students’ awareness to the health of one’s body, mind and spirit and the importance of environmental protection, Healthy School Policy has been adopted. MAPLE scheme is introduced to foster the good character of students. |
| School Development Plan |
The three-year plan for 2021 to 2024:<br>1. Cultivate perseverance, Learn to abide by the Law, With empathy, Strengthen the sense of belonging to the school, Positive values; <br>2. Learning, starts from me.<br><br>This academic year’s major concerns:<br>1. To promote teachers’ professional development and optimize learning and teaching strategies; <br>2. To establish the culture of Self‐directed Learning (SDL), promote extensive reading, and enhance students’ learning strategies; <br>3. To implement Life Education and promote traditional Chinese culture and to cultivate students’ humanistic qualities. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Teacher professional development is conducted through lesson studies, peer observation and sharing. In addition, teachers are encouraged to pursue their studies, share views on teaching and work with colleagues and even counterparts from other schools in order to broaden horizons and boost teaching effectiveness. |
| Life-wide Learning |
The OLE activities for senior forms and co-curricular activities for junior forms are balanced and diverse. They include academic, interest, sports, arts, discipline and leadership training classes. In addition, students have chances to visit Mainland China and other countries. They can also join exchange programmes and community service. Our school has triumphed at inter-school competitions and received numerous awards, for example, I.T. application, website design, project learning, etc.<br>Through OLE (Other Learning Experiences), senior form students are exposed to knowledge other than regular courses. To encourage students to pursue their own interests and develop their talents, the OLE activities are designed based on the junior form curricula of extra-curricular activities and experiences. In addition to regular class time, OLE provides students with other learning experiences including Moral, Civic and National Education, Social Services, work-related experience, art development and physical education. The ultimate goal is to broaden students’ horizons, nurture students’ positive values, strike a balance between regular courses and provide more opportunities for whole person development. |
