| Language Policy |
Our school emphasizes the development of biliterate and trilingual abilities. Small class teaching is implemented for Chinese, Mathematics, English, Reading, Information and Communications Technology, STEM and Dream Building across the junior forms. Small-class teaching is adopted in English-speaking lessons taught by 3 NETs to provide students with more opportunities to interact with their teachers and classmates. A variety of language activities are held. In addition, students are encouraged and provided with the opportunity to take part in the Speech Festival and writing competitions. Lunch activities are held in the English Learning Centre, establishing an English-rich environment for students to learn English in an easy and enjoyable way. A wide range of English activities including English Speaking Day, inter-class competitions, film shows and English TV programmes and so on, are organised by the English Extended Learning Activities Team (EELA) to motivate students and boost their confidence in using English. Since academic year 2019/20, the school has adopted English as the teaching medium for Geography and some science subjects in some junior form classes. Commencing in 2022/23, MOI is adopted in some elective subjects in senior forms to provide more options for students. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
1. Students are divided into sets according to their abilities in English, Chinese and Mathematics so as to maximise teaching and learning efficiency. Activity-based lessons are designed with the aim of creating a balance between academic and fun learning. Diversified learning activities and enrichment/remedial programmes are also provided to cater to the diverse interests, abilities, and aspirations of all students.<br>2. The subjects Life & Society and Commerce are incorporated into the junior form curriculum to equip students with the knowledge and skills required in the senior secondary curriculum. In senior forms, our school offers courses belonging to the Arts, Science, and Business streams in order to meet the wide-ranging needs of students. Students are also encouraged to take Applied Learning courses to explore their career aspirations.<br>3. Two morning reading lessons are scheduled every week to boost students' reading proficiency. Commencing in 2020/21, the Reading Promotion Team has established a whole school reading programme entitled Readers Dozen, aiming at promoting cross-subject reading and broadening students' horizons. Activities include reading club, readers theatre, book talks and so on, in order to foster a reading culture in the school.<br>4. Open class observations, teaching demonstration and collaborative lesson planning are held regularly to enhance learning and teaching, and to encourage continuing professional development. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Chinese History, Economics, Ethics and Religious Studies, Geography (CHI/ENG), History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Biology (CHI/ENG), Chemistry (CHI/ENG), Physics (CHI/ENG), Information & Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, EP (M1), EP (M2) <br> 2. Curriculum highlights: (i) In 2023/24, the 'Dream Maker' program, which teaches knowledge and skills related to sports, IT, creativity, and more, was integrated into the curriculum. This program follows a whole-school approach aimed at nurturing students' diverse interests, exploring their multifaceted potential, and fostering their holistic development. (ii) A new STEM programme has been introduced in the junior forms in order to boost their proficiency in mathematics, science, and technology commencing in 2021/22. (iii) A whole school reading programme called Readers Dozen has been implemented in each level to promote cross-curricular reading in both Chinese and English, spark their interest in reading, and broaden their horizons. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Small class teaching in core subjects is implemented, effectively reducing the student-teacher ratio in order to allow for differentiated instruction, making deep learning possible. A gifted education programme is introduced to provide competent students with more learning opportunities, boosting their knowledge and skill, as well as broadening their horizons and helping them set higher goals for themselves. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Our school is committed to building up an inclusive culture and supporting students with special educational needs with a whole school approach. 1. A SEN committee, including teachers, a social worker as well as an educational psychologist, is in place to provide support to students and parents with special educational needs. 2. Other supporting members, such as a SEN event officer, a school-based speech therapist, a counsellor, teaching assistants, and teachers, are included in the committee to provide SEN support to the entire school population. 3. SEN-related training sessions are provided to the staff. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
1. The PTA has been set up with the aims of strengthening cooperation between parents and the school, fostering a harmonious atmosphere within the school. By holding a wide variety of activities, such as Parents Classroom, workshops, parent-child activities, school picnics and interest classes, parents are able to integrate into the school community.<br>2. The PTA funds a diverse range of school activities such as Volunteer Service. They have also established various awards including "Inter-class Academic Improvement Award", "Inter-class Conduct Merit" and "Handing in Homework on time throughout the year Award", to encourage students to strive for excellence.<br>3. PTA will publish the parent's publications regularly.<br>4. Every September, class teachers will reach out to the parents by "Sunshine Call", with the aims of establishing a relationship and getting to know the needs of the students. Parent-teacher conferences take place in October, December, and March, where matters e.g. students' academics and conduct are discussed, experience is shared, and school policies are explained to the parents, so that the two parties are in step with each other, enhancing student growth and development. |
| School Ethos |
Our students are modest, receptive to advice and well-disciplined. The school emphasises the development of moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic virtues in a balanced way, aiming to equip students with not only knowledge and skill but also life-long learning habits, so that they can contribute to society. To this end, the school combines both discipline and guidance in its policies, where all teachers are involved in the work of discipline and guidance. Two class teachers are assigned to every class to provide more comprehensive care to the students. All S.1 and S.2 students are required to stay in school for lunch with regular after lunch activities provided. |
| School Development Plan |
1. Management and Organisation – to promote team learning, cultivate a Collaborative Learning School culture and develop into a quality school.<br>2. Teaching and Learning – to strengthen students' ability to speak and write as well as provide reflective moments for deep thinking.<br>3. Students' Growth – to let students realize their full potential and instill good values through quality education. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Three to four full-day professional development seminars and workshops are organised each academic year to enhance teaching effectiveness. Open class observations and Learning Study sessions also take place every year so that teachers can improve through continuing professional development and sharing their expertise with each other, enhancing teaching and learning efficiency. |
| Life-wide Learning |
1. Activities are organised in various key learning areas annually in the hope of providing students with vibrant learning opportunities, e.g. Reading and Chinese Week, Sports Week, Religion Week, Art Week, Maths and Science Week etc. The Learning Activity Day is designed to encourage the whole school to venture out of the campus into the outside world, e.g. visits to external organisations and overseas trips, to expose students to real-life learning situations and broadening their horizons.<br>2. To realize their potential and develop their leadership skills, students are encouraged to participate in four main types of cross-curricular activities: Social Service Groups, School Sports Teams, Societies and Interest Groups, and other school events such as Talent Shows and School Outings.<br>3. To offer a whole-person development programme to students and nurture them the ten priority values and attitudes, the junior-form curriculum includes a course in student growth, whereas the senior-form curriculum dedicates a course to the theme of “living a colourful life through serving the community”, which is conducted through experiential learning, e.g. talks on Life Education, to instill in students important concepts such as the value of life and a positive outlook on life. Through talks and forums, students' moral and civic education as well as national identity can be strengthened. Ample opportunities are provided to students, including a large-scale, Voluntary Work Day, visits to singleton elderly by students, and Flag Days. The establishment of the VNET team also allows for systematic training and learning opportunities through the medium of voluntary work, making students more cognisant of the society they live in and inspiring them to care for others.<br>4. The school closely collaborates with various external organizations to provide a range of career exploration activities for students, including 'Shape Our Future: WeCan!' and 'Career Live – Work Experience Activity'. |
