| Language Policy |
Our school has always supported the " Biliterate and Trilingual " policy and actively enhanced students' standard in English, Putonghua and Cantonese. Our school mainly teaches in Cantonese. We offer Putonghua lessons in junior forms. Reading Across Curriculum (RaC) is implemented in the junior form curriculum (Citizenship, Economics and Society). We also implemented Learning across Curriculum (LaC) in subjects such as Geography and Chemistry, where students engage in inquiry-based learning, writing, and presentations in English, providing them with more opportunities to use and engage with the English. Our school allows students with higher English proficiency to take the HKDSE in English in Physics and Chemistry starting from S4. All English teachers and Putonghua teachers in our school have attained the LPR or have attained an overall proficiency level of 4 or above. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
The school promotes experiential learning and all subject departments optimize teaching methods by organizing theme-based learning activities such as English Festival, Arts and Humanities Education Week, and interdisciplinary project studies. These initiatives aim to nurture students into active learners. The English department has curated a series of measures and activities for junior students, including phonics activities, English board games, English drama and debating activities as well as English Learning Celebration and Awards program. These initiatives facilitate students to learn and use of English. The English, Chinese and other subject departments utilize online self-learning platforms to provide students with more opportunities for self-directed learning. Students can progress and learn in a systematic and progressive pace. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X. Elective groups are arranged according to the interests and abilities of students, including Chinese History, Economics, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Designed and Applied Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Health Management and Social Care, Visual Arts, as well as four Applied Learning subjects and VPET.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Our school offers 12 elective subjects including Chinese History, Economics, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Design and Applied Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Health Management and Social Care, Visual Arts and Applied Learning (Computer Game and Animation Design/ Aviation Studies/ Hospitality Services in Practice/ Interior and Exhibition Design) in order to cater to the diverse interests and abilities of students. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
To strengthen support for student diversity and enhance learning effectiveness, we organize after-school tutorials and remedial classes with the support of the School-based After-school Learning and Support Programmes. Courses on languages enhancement and high-order thinking skills are conducted. To boost students’ learning motivation, collaborative teaching is adopted in every classroom. We give full support to Inclusive Education and respect individual differences. We cater to the special educational needs of individual student by hiring experts and teaching assistants to arrange suitable activities and programmes. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
The school fosters Inclusive Education by using “Whole School Approach” to help students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). By allocating resources, the school provides suitable and various supports, aims at helping students to improve academic results, discover potentials and blend in with school life.<br>Members of the School Based Support team include Assistant Principal, SEN Coordinator, Guidance Teacher, Teachers of Chinese, English, Mathematics, Social Worker, Educational Psychologist and Speech Therapist.<br>Learning Support Grants (LSG) is used for hiring three teaching assistants. LSG is also used for purchasing services for SEN students, for instance, hiring Clinical Psychologist and counsellor to help students with emotional problem. Our Social Workers also provide after guidance support for students with emotional needs.<br>Remedial classes in Chinese, English and Math are organised by three SENS teachers for S1 students with special needs. Homework adaptation measures are provided with SEN students in needs. Meetings of Individual Education Plan (IEP) are held, providing a platform for different professionals in exchanging views and planning the IEP.<br>The school values the cooperation with parents. Views and suggestions from parents for helping SEN students are collected in various means. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) fosters a strong bond and communication with the school through regular meetings and inviting parents to participate in school activities. Parents talks, collaborative activities and picnic are organized to promote parent education, enhance parent-school relationships, and facilitate parent-child communication. Two parent representatives are elected by parents to join the School Management Committee. |
| School Ethos |
With the Counselling, Discipline teams and Academic Affairs Committee working closely, we adopt a firm policy that aims at boosting students' self-confidence. ‘Outstanding Students Scheme’, 'Award Scheme’, 'Leadership Training Programme', 'S1 LEAP Programme' and 'Student-LED Committee' are set up to nurture students and to build up good school ethos. |
| School Development Plan |
Our school has been a co-ed school since September 2009 and we always strive for continuous improvement. Our major concerns and implementation strategies are set out in the school annual plan every year so as to cater for learning diversity. Our school organizes a wide range of activities to promote whole person development. Our school will continue to build closer ties with universities and communities to allocate more resources for our students.<br>The major concerns for the School Development Plan from 2021 to 2024 are:<br>1. Promote active learning to enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching.<br>2. Promote Positive Education & Foster Whole-Person Development. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Induction of new teachers and teacher experience sharing sessions are held regularly with special attention to effective teaching & learning. Teachers are encouraged to attend courses and seminars to upgrade their professional knowledge. Our school organizes school-based or joint-school staff development activities. Various talks, discussions, school visits and sharing sessions are held to keep teachers abreast of the latest issue of education. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Our school provides a diverse array of life-wide learning opportunities for every student. Such opportunities encompass five pivotal experiences: Intellectual Development, Values Education, Community Service, Physical and Aesthetic Development, and Career-related Experiences. These invaluable learning experiences extend beyond the traditional classroom setting, taking place in a multitude of contexts. There are over 30 clubs, societies, and interest groups that offer a wide range of extracurricular activities and inter-school events. In addition, we employ professional coaches and teachers who are dedicated to helping students acquire lifelong skills. Our extensive selection of clubs, societies, and interest groups, coupled with the expertise of our professional coaches and teachers, ensures that our students have access to a comprehensive and enriching educational experience. Through these opportunities, students acquire not only academic knowledge but also invaluable life-long skills that will empower them to thrive in their future endeavors. |
