| Language Policy |
Our school places strong emphasis on English. Small group teaching is practiced throughout F.1 to F.6 to cater for learners' differences and allows greater students' participation in more interactive English lessons. We also run various activities to facilitate a wider use of English. In F.1, English is used as the medium of instruction in some subjects, mainly content-based ones, in some classes. In the rest of F.1 classes, although Chinese is used as the medium of instruction (CMI), extended learning activities in English are conducted in Maths and Science. Besides, students in CMI classes are exposed to more English through different activities in subjects like Visual Arts, Music, etc. In senior forms, English is used as the medium of instruction in Science subjects. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
We emphasise catering for learners' differences in junior forms. Small group teaching is practised in Chinese, Maths & English, in groups of about 20. By doing so, teachers can take better care of students, whose ability and confidence in the subject will then increase. Each group has its own curriculum and teaching objectives. Different teaching methods & activities are used to assist the less able students and enhance the performance of the more able ones. We believe increased practice, greater critical analysis and more assessments in senior forms can consolidate students' knowledge, increase their creativity and fully prepare them for future challenges. A whole-school Reading Programme is run in the morning before class. One period per cycle is allocated to teach F.1 students about the reading skills. Extensive reading is also a requirement in other subjects. In order to help students enter universities, we have a series of plans. Tutorial classes of different subjects are held for F.5 and F.6 students to help them get good public examination results. The passing rates of the HKDSE were over 80% in the past few years. Every year, about 90% of our students enter universities and tertiary institutes. In recent years, many of our graduates have entered university with flying colours. For example, Ng Yiu Fai majored in Actuarial Science in the University of Hong Kong. Ng Yuk Yi got early admission to the Department of Nursing, the University of Hong Kong. Lam Siu Sze and Lo Ting Hei majored in Finance and Accounting in the University of Hong Kong, Tsang Mei Po majored in Physiotherapy in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Ye Yong Yu majored in Professional Accountancy in the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Leung Ho Chun majored in Computer Science and Engineering in the Chinese University of Hong Kong. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Students must study 4 core subjects and sit for at least 2 electives in the HKDSE.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: We have started 'Life Education' through Buddhist values in junior forms. Through daily life examples and current issues, we hope students can put Buddhist values into practice, develop their positive moral values and attitudes towards life, and strengthen their resilience in times of adversity. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
In order to cater for students' diverse learning needs, the School Management Committee supports the employment of several additional teachers for small-class Chinese, English, Mathematics and Liberal Studies teaching. Teachers majoring in Psychology & Social Work are designated to care for students with needs other than academic ones. Our school has been winning the 'Caring School Award' for years. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Adopting the "Whole School Approach" to support students with Special Education Needs (SEN) together with additional resources from Education Bureau (Education Development Fund (EDF), Learning Support Grant (LSG) and Top-up fund), we are enabled to offer appropriate and diversified support services to our students enhancing their learning and development. Our school has also established a student support group with members from multi-professions such as Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), educational psychologist, speech therapist and social workers. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
In order to maintain good communication and close relationship with parents, our school has organized a series of activities such as "Writing Family Letters", parents' seminars, workshops, interest groups", "Family picnics" and publishing a PTA newsletter, etc. All these help to promote communication among parents, teachers and students. They also help to build up a harmonious parent-child relationship and enhance students' sense of belonging to school. In addition, through activities like "Getting Close to Parents Card", "Parents' Sharing" and "Book Promotion", we help in the growth of parents and children. By setting up a network for parents, we provide a channel for parents to exchange and learn ideas on family discipline. |
| School Ethos |
Our students are modest, receptive to advice and well-disciplined. Class teachers have frequent communication with parents. Our counseling teams are highly effective. F.1 - F.3 students are required to stay at school for lunch with regular lunchtime activities provided. Students are welcome to join various interest groups & uniform organizations. To raise students’ aesthetic ability, F.1 students are required to take part in an arts activity (English drama, Chinese orchestra, school choir or dancing). Aesthetic Education is provided for F.4 and F.5 students. Our students visit the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, the Hong Kong Dance Company and the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. We have also assigned teachers majoring in Psychology or Social Work to be responsible for Moral Education and Counseling, which proves to be highly effective. |
| School Development Plan |
Development Focuses:<br>1. To develop students' learning autonomy and the ability to do scientific exploration through STEM education and e-learning.<br>2. To encourage more participation in the Leadership Training Programme to cultivate quality leaders.<br>3. To improve students' English proficiency through different English activities such as English Drama, English Debate and English Choir. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
To boost teaching effectiveness, we put emphasis on the implementation of "Lesson Studies". Every teacher is to join "Lesson Studies" to enhance learning & teaching and strengthen the culture of peer observation among teachers.<br>In recent years, our teachers have often been invited by the Education Bureau and other educational organizations to be the guest speakers in various talks to share their teaching achievements with primary and secondary school teachers. |
| Life-wide Learning |
There are about 30 clubs and interest groups in our school. The special ones are Uniform Groups and Campus TV. To extend learning beyond the classroom, various activities have been held e.g. Shaoguan Rural-area Life-experience Camp, Beijing-Hongkong-Macau Student Exchange Tour and Reception Program for Exchange Students, etc. We also organize study tours for students every year. Students have visited Taiwan, Shanghai, Shouzhou and overseas countries like England, Singapore and Australia, where they immersed into the language by staying with host families. |
