| Language Policy |
We nurture our students to become biliterate and trilingual learners with a view to maximizing their future educational and career opportunities. Chinese is the main medium of instruction for S1 and S2, while extended learning activities (ELA) in English is offered in various subjects (except English Language, Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua and Physical Education) to enhance students' exposure to the language. In senior secondary levels, electives are taught in either Chinese and English to suit students' ability. Putonghua is also made available to S.1-S.3 girls. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
Overseen by the Curriculum & Academic Development Committee, our curriculum accords with directives from the Curriculum Development Institute (CDI) and a variety of teaching strategies are employed to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness. Co-curricular, extra-curricular and cross-curricular activities are conducted to enrich students' learning experiences. In junior forms, in humanities subject classes, we give students the opportunity to develop their higher-order thinking skills as well as ensure they learn and practise all the vital, basic skills necessary for their further education. In senior forms, we provide a wide variety of subject choices, including Applied Learning Subjects. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X. Our school offers 11 elective subjects and several Applied Learning courses to S.4-S.6 students. They can choose 2 electives according to their interests and abilities.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Our school has arranged split classes for Chinese, English and Mathematics for some junior levels. We also arranged common lesson preparation sessions for many subjects to share on curriculum planning and pedagogies. In addition, a wide range of activities and workshops are organised to boost students' confidence in using both languages, such as Saturday Oral Classes, English Week, English Drama, Chinese Oral Practices, Joint-school workshops on DSE Chinese Examination. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
We give full support to Inclusive Education and respect individual differences. Our whole school policy is to foster a loving, caring and respectful culture on our campus and we cater to the special educational needs of individual students. In addition, we are delighted that we have been publicly recognized in the Caring School Award Scheme and is now acknowledged as one of Hong Kong's Caring Schools, which represents a strong commendation of our sustained effort in fostering a loving, inclusive culture. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
We have always actively pursued a whole-school approach towards integrated education when offering assistance to students with different needs so as to enable each of them to realize her potential. To this end, the school has set up the Student Support Committee, comprising the Assistant Principal, the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), SEN support teachers, core subject teachers, school-based social workers and teaching assistants. Various fruitful activities are held, e.g. after-school homework assistance class, focus enhancement training, training on strengthening executive functions, emotion management training, etc. In addition, as a result of our participation in the School-based Educational Psychology Service, School-based Speech Therapy Service and Student Mental Health Support Scheme, students and parents enjoy access to professional opinions. Moreover, during uniform tests and examinations, the school makes appropriate arrangements for students with special learning needs, such as the establishment of a special exam room, provision of extra exam time, etc. After these official assessments, the school carefully reviews the performance of students with unsatisfactory results and provides them with the necessary support. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is a very active organisation and provides valuable aid in a number of ways. It sponsors a number of awards as well as provides commendation certificates for various student posts. The PTA also awards scholarships to students who make excellent progress. In addition, the association organises helpful parent volunteer groups and gives generous donations to support learning and training programmes such as the Extensive Reading Scheme. The PTA meets regularly and from time to time organises social activities such as barbecues as well as interesting seminars and workshops. Two members of the PTA serve on the School Management Committee and provide a voice for parents to comment on school management and resource allocation. |
| School Ethos |
The school ethos is one of mutual care, respect and sincerity among all members of the school community. We focus on whole-person development and encourage each student to realise her potential. Students are expected to be courteous and responsible, to develop different interests, to expand their creativity and to participate fully in the life of the school. In addition, participation in competitions both within the school and outside is encouraged and we celebrate both students' efforts and achievements. Headed by the Assistant Principal, the Student Development Committee is in charge of coordinating and liaising among the different committees so as to ensure the best possible nurturing of our students. Specifically, the Guidance and Counselling Committee takes care of students' developmental needs; the Discipline Committee helps cultivate their self-discipline and sense of mutual respect; the Careers Committee helps students to make informed choices by understanding their own interests, aptitudes and aspirations; and the Moral, Civic, National & National Security Education Committee holds a variety of programmes to strengthen students' sense of national identity and to guide them on the right ways to exercise civic rights and duties. Lastly, our Social Workers provide support and counselling to individual students. |
| School Development Plan |
These are our major concerns during the 2023/24 school year:<br>(1) Eagerness to learn; and<br>(2) Character education. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Three Staff Development Days are held annually to give our teachers the opportunity to keep abreast of the latest developments in education. Teachers are encouraged to attend other workshops and lectures throughout the year in order to maintain the highest professional standards. |
| Life-wide Learning |
There are three major ECA Groups: Subject Societies; Civic, Cultural & Spiritual; Sports and Interest, with a total of 32 ECA Clubs. Every year, there are a variety of large-scale activities involving the whole school, such as ECA Promotion Day, Leadership Training Camp, Christmas Assembly, social services, post-exam activities and summer activities. Students may participate either individually or as a House member. Apart from encouraging our students to take part in inter-school, joint school or open functions and competitions to broaden their horizons, we also work in close, strong partnership with the Rotary Club of Kingspark Hong Kong and other professional bodies to arrange appropriate activities to bring about a wider scope of learning experience for our girls. Over the years, the school has arranged the "One Student, One Musical Instrument" activity for S1 students. Starting from this school year, S1 students must also participate in either the "One Student, One Musical Instrument" or the "One Student, One Uniform" activity so as to enhance their discipline and willingness to serve. As they can also participate in both activities, in addition to selecting one extra-curricular activity of their choice, S1 students can therefore participate in a maximum of three extra-curricular activities to help broaden their horizons and develop their potential. |
