| Language Policy |
The school is adopting English as the medium of instruction in all subjects except Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1-S.3), Citizenship and Social Development (S.4-S.6), Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Library Lesson Physical Education and Social Entrepreneurship Programme. The school is also taking measures in line with the "Bi-literate, Tri-lingual" Policy. Morning assemblies and ECA activities are conducted mainly in English. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
A holistic curriculum has been designed to promote all-round education. A school-based junior-form curriculum to nurture students' generic skills and study skills is implemented. Students have a variety of choices in subject selection. For Liberal Studies, students will be divided to study in smaller groups to facilitate teaching and learning. We arrange overseas study tours every year to different countries so as to widen students' horizons. As an EMI school, the school endeavors to build up an environment conducive to learning in English through a variety of activities including English Speaking Week etc. The school's curriculum runs in line with the EDB guidelines, and takes into account of the students' interest, abilities and the strengths of our staff. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 3X and 4X. Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Economics, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information and Communication Technology, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Tourisum and Hospitality Studies, Music, Japanese<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: (a) Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) is implemented in S.1 and S.2 to help students learn better in English under Science, Geography and History. (b) S.1 to S.3 will have Citizenship, Economics and Society: contents include personal growth, Hong Kong, China and global issues. (c) School-based cross-curriculum STEM Projects for S.1 to S.3 students. Self-directed Learning (SDL) is implemented in S.2 STEM Education. <br>(d) School-based Social Entrepreneurship Program for S.4 and S.5 students. Students will acquire practical social entrepreneurship concepts and facts. <br>(e) School-based Moral and Civic Education and S.1-S.3 Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Moral Education Curriculum are implemented in form periods.<br>(f) S.1 to S.6 students have to complete Kap Yan Whole Person Development Award Scheme every year and report the progress and results to parents and form teachers. S.6 students have to prepare their self-account. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
1. Chinese, English and Mathematics remedial classes are provided after school. Small class size gives room for students to polish their language skills. Study skills enhancement classes are also organised on Saturdays for students. 2. We make use of the Diversity Learning Grant to organise various school-based Gifted Education programmes to enable students to excel their talents. 3. The Peer Counselors plan and organise various activities such as S1 Study Skills Enhancement Programmes for S.1 students. The Peer Counsellors also help S.1 students to adapt to secondary school life through sharing and activities. 4. The whole-school 'Student Support Net' is implemented to promote collaboration among Moral Education, Guidance and Discipline teachers in each year level. This aims at facilitating Form teachers to undertake 'Classroom management' practices in order to support students' overall development. <br>5. We provide assistance to students with different learning needs during lessons and after school through various teaching strategies and administrative arrangements. 6. We nominate students to join gifted education programmes organised by EDB, Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education and various universities. 7. Enhancement Programmes in Chinese, English, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development (S4-S6) are provided after school. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
The Special Education Need Student (SEN) Support Team consists of the SEN Coordinator, social workers, Educational Psychologist, Speech Therapist and senior teachers from Student Support Teams. Our school aims at providing comprehensive support services to cater for individual differences of SEN students. The school regularly reviews the inclusive culture of the school and uses community resources to provide inclusive activities. The SEN Support Team will formulate a strategic support plan based on the special educational needs of the students, formulate support targets and budgets, use the learning support grant and integrate other school resources to provide appropriate support to students with special educational needs, which includes providing outsourcing services such as group or individual counseling, social skills training groups and mental health workshops. To enhance the professionalism in supporting students with special educational needs, our school encourages in-service teachers to enroll in the training courses of the Education Bureau, school-based staff development programs and attend related seminars and talks to foster professional sharing. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
PTA regularly holds talks, workshops, Christmas party, volunteer service, picnic and interest classes for better family relationship. |
| School Ethos |
The school adopts a whole-school approach to implement the CORE values of Care, Oneness, Respect and Excellence through the work of all subject panels and departments. The Student Guidance Board actively provides a variety of activities to create a harmonious school environment and to provide assistance to S.1 students through the Peer Counsellors. The ECA Board also encourages students to participate in community service, organize various club activities and leadership training programmes. |
| School Development Plan |
1. Nurture students to be proactive in learning, develop their confidence and 21st-century learning competencies.<br>2. Promote well-being and positive values to cope with future challenges. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Apart from school-based staff development programmes, our teachers participate actively in professional development events organised by EDB, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and other organisations. Peer lesson observation and sharing are held to enhance collaboration in teaching. |
| Life-wide Learning |
1. Activities organised by Students’ Association, 4 Houses, more than 20 Clubs, Uniform Groups, and Schools Teams (e.g. Sports, Academic, Arts)<br>2. S.1 'Kap Yanner's Talent' Programme<br>3. Life-wide Learning Activities (e.g. adventure training and life-planning visits)<br>4. Cross-border study tours and immersion programmes <br>5. Kap Yan Whole Person Development Award Scheme<br>6. Activity and Picnic Days<br>7. S.1 Life Skills Camp<br>8. Leadership Training<br>9. Volunteer Services<br>10. Post-exam Activities (e.g. Singing Contest, Interclass Quiz, Interest Group Classes) |
