| Language Policy |
Chinese is the medium of instruction in F.1 to F.3. Students are given many chances to develop and improve their English language skills. English Corner is set up with rich teaching materials, creating a favourable environment for learning English. Chinese Corner is set up to enrich students' knowledge about Chinese cultures and raise students' interest in learning Chinese. Various activities are organized to enhance students’ language proficiency. In addition, a series of language-across-the-curriculum activities are implemented each school year so as to strengthen students' English. These activities include: 1. Cultural Day, 2. The Amazing Race, 3. Worldwide Wonders and 4. Extended learning activities after school. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
To motivate students in self-learning, a wide range of activities and award schemes are launched. Interactive and collaborative teaching approaches are adopted as well as the use of information technology. The school-based curriculum is tailor-made to suit students' interests and abilities. Our school employs the following strategies to promote learning: <br>1. Remedial classes are arranged for F.1-F.5 Chinese Language to cater for learner diversity. 2. Remedial classes are arranged for F.1, F.2, F.4 & F.5 English Language and F.1, F.2 & F.4 Mathematics to cater for learner diversity. 4. There are Elite Classes and Enrichment programmes for able students to further develop their knowledge. 5. ‘Life-wide Learning Day’ is organized twice a year to extend students’ learning beyond the classroom. 6. Projects in all subjects for F.1 to F.3 students are coordinated so as to let students learn more effectively and efficiently. 7. Cross-curricular activities are arranged so as to help students develop their generic skills. 8. Elements of STEAM, choice of materials, coding etc., are included in Junior Form Science and Computer lessons and Senior Form Maths. We aim at nurturing students to apply STEAM knowledge in daily applications. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X. Students can choose two electives, applied learning courses, other languages or other programmes.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Moral and Civic Education has been introduced in junior secondary level. MCE helps students establish correct life values and develop appropriate moral standard by drawing their attention to topics ranging from issues revolving around their daily lives and personal development to current affairs. To enrich the content of the NSS, Music is included in the F.4 (SS1) curriculum and MCE is included in F.5 (SS2) curriculum. Besides, Career and Life Planning is included in F.6 (SS3) Curriculum. Career and Life Planning lets students understand more about themselves so as to explore their potential and vocation, to establish their goals and to make reflections. Reading lessons have been introduced to F.1 to F.6 students so as to promote reading to learn and reading across the curriculum (RaC). |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
The school has allocated extra resources to facilitate remedial teaching on Chinese Language and English Language and some other subjects offer extra lessons after school to cater for individual differences and the needs of every single student. There are enrichment programmes to help students to widen their horizons in different subjects. English classes and Induction classes are arranged for newly-arrived children. Cross-border travel allowance and special support measures for cross-border students. The school provides scholarships encouraging students' outstanding performances in non-academic areas such as conduct, services, activities, sports and promotion of multi-cultural understandings. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
1. Our school provides facilities for students with special educational needs. 2. Our school organizes talks every year on the importance of integrated education and a harmonious campus. 3. Our school arranges teachers to attend courses and workshops about catering for students' diverse learning needs. 4. Our school has implemented adjustments in teaching pedagogy, curriculum, assignments and assessments for students with special educational needs. 5. An individual portfolio and counselling sessions are arranged for each student with special education needs so as to provide them with better support. 6. Differentiated instructions are adopted in different subjects. Pull-out programmes are arranged for students with Special Education Needs in some classes. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
We always stress the importance of Home-school Cooperation in nurturing our children. The Parent-Teacher Association in our school has been established for 31 years. Every year, PTA holds different types of activities and talks, aiming at promoting a nice and warm atmosphere among teachers, parents and students. These activities and talks include 'Family Fun Night', 'Parent-child Day Camp', 'Parent Education Seminars', 'New Senior Secondary Curriculum Seminar', etc. |
| School Ethos |
With the support of parents, the Student Affairs Committee organizes various programmes to develop a caring environment for the students. Programmes are organized to help nurture students with good sense of morality. Our school supports Integrated Education and provides systematic learning and support programmes which help students with special educational needs in utilizing their potentials and achieving all-round development. |
| School Development Plan |
A wide range of programmes and activities are launched to explore students' potential and promote self-learning, discipline and the pursuit of excellence. To explore students' potential, "Core Extra-curricular Activities" are launched by different organizations and associations including "Martial Arts Team", "Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps", "Boy Scouts", "Girl Guides", "Dancing Team", "Musical Instrument Class", 'Art Class', etc. F.1 students have to participate in one of the uniform troops and one of the interest groups. All the programmes are free of charge. Regarding teaching and learning, different teaching approaches are adopted to cater for learner diversity. As a whole, we are devoted to unleashing students' potential, providing them with basic knowledge and developing their self-learning skills so that they can equip themselves well when facing challenges. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
"Teachers' Development Days" are held annually. Experts are invited to share teaching beliefs and research results with teachers. Through staff development programmes, teachers can have self-reflection. Also, a collaborative teaching approach and lesson observations are promoted. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Students are allocated to 4 Houses - Red, Yellow, Blue and White. The Students' Union and over 31 school clubs provide a wide range of extra-curricular activities for students, such as Floor Curling, Airsoft Practical Shooting, School Band, etc. |
