| Language Policy |
Our school puts great emphasis on enhancing students' language proficiency in English. It is also the medium of instruction in some junior forms, except for subjects such as Chinese, Chinese History, Putonghua and Religious Studies. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
Our school strives for excellence in students’ academic performance for which the curriculum is designed for diversified learners. We value whole-person development and nurturing students’ multiple intelligence. We emphasize on developing students’ independent learning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are the corner stones of being a self-directed learner. Ultimately, they become lifelong learners. Being responsive to curriculum reform, field trips and outings are arranged for different forms of students to broaden their horizons. Project learning is implemented in the junior forms and has been proven effective in consolidating students’ learning. <br>We are dedicated to promoting reading for we believe that reading is the foundation of the learning process. The school library cooperates with different subject departments in promoting a rich reading environment. To assist students to establish regular reading habits, apart from implementing the Morning Reading Programme, Mandatory Reading Programme is launched in junior forms. Also, the English and Chinese Departments organize Extensive Reading Programme and Online Reading Programme to further enrich the reading culture on campus. To engage students in reading, our school library organizes book fair and recommends suitable books to students regularly. Certificates are presented to keen readers in recognition of their efforts. <br>Our school promotes e-learning. All junior forms have adopted “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) to promote interaction in the lessons and facilitate students’ own learning after school. <br> |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Senior form students can choose among 10 electives and Mathematics Extended Part.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: The core curriculum is appropriately fine-tuned to cater for learning diversity in the classroom. Enhancement and consolidation classes are organized after school so as to enhance learning outcome. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
The Student Development Team is responsible for coordinating resources for the caring of student growth and the training of student leaders. The implementation of value education through whole school events, regular weekly and morning assemblies, class-based activities and Liberal Studies curriculum in junior forms enables students to have a balanced development in knowledge, affection and attitude. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
The whole-school approach is adopted to implement integrated education. A student support group has been established with the learning support grant to serve students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Members include a SEN coordinator, two social workers, an educational psychologist, the deputy heads of Counselling Committee, Academic Committee, supporting teachers and teaching assistants. Individual counselling, workshops, other services (such as, clinical psychological assistance and speech and hearing therapy and occupational therapy) provided by outsourcers, homework accommodation, assessment accommodation are measures to cater for their special needs. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Established in 1994, the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) aims to foster home-school cooperation. We organize seminars, workshops and courses for parents about parenting. In 2001, the Resources Centre was set up for better communication and unity among parents.<br>According to the External School Review, “we have had a very close partnership with parents.” To assist S.1 students to adapt to secondary school life, the PTA has taken initiative in communicating with parents of S.1 students. Seminars on facilitating parenting, for example, positive parenting and emotion management are held every year. |
| School Ethos |
The school aspires to nurture students’ positive qualities through the support of the Discipline and Counseling Committees. The school plays an important role in inspiring students to develop the ability to tell right from wrong. The school uphold a commendable ethos. Our internal disciplinary efforts are rooted in love and care through our schemes and punishment. We have established the "Change for the better" program, providing students with opportunities for self-improvement and learning self-love and self-discipline. In addition, we prioritize the training of the future leaders and regularly host leadership development activities. |
| School Development Plan |
The theme of the year is “Challenge yourself and strive for excellence. Shine brightly and brighten up others”. Students are encouraged to take the initiative to take continuous improvement and stretch their potential. With series of comprehensive activities, students are nurtured to possess the virtues: Self-discipline with strictness, treat others with leniency, and be caring to the community. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Our school is committed to teachers’ professional development and training. Externally, we participate in school-based support programme. Through experienced educators’ sharing, professional mentorship programme and workshops on teaching skills, teachers are equipped with essential skills and knowledge to keep up with the latest development in education. <br>To further enhance our teachers’ professionalism, our teaching staff establishes a learning community. We engage in group professional dialogues, workshops, peer lesson observations, and collaborative lesson planning in which we share insights and experiences on positive education, self-directed learning, teenage development and administrative management. The multi-faceted teacher development activities help to enhance teaching effectiveness. <br> |
| Life-wide Learning |
There are a total of 36 extra-curricular activities ranging from academic societies to interest groups, from social service teams to Christian Fellowship, from physical training to aesthetic training. Special activities are held on a regular basis, including Sports Days, Moral Education Week, Gospel Week, STEM Week, English Week, Overseas Study Tour, Leadership Training Camp, inter-class competitions, inter-house competitions, school picnic, Kei Long Race and various inter-school functions and competitions. A mandatory community service programme will be launched for secondary 4 students. |
