| Language Policy |
The School emphasizes English Language learning. For some junior form classes, English is adopted as the medium of instruction for Mathematics and Integrated Science. Extended Learning Activities in English are conducted in most subjects except Chinese Language, Chinese History and Putonghua in junior secondary. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Economics in the Senior Secondary have offered both English and Chinese classes in order to cater for the student's learning needs. The School has formally established the Language Across the Curriculum Committee to enrich student’s English learning among different subjects and enhance students' confidence and abilities in using English. We have input extra resources to employ additional English teachers, teaching assistants and English extracurricular activities and enhancement classes instructors to provide various English proficiency classes and activities after school and during holidays in order to cater for students’ diverse needs. We also organize interesting activities and provide self-access learning space at The English Den. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
We promote students' initiative in learning. Learning skills are formally taught in junior forms to help students build up good study habits, including having pre-lesson studies preparations, maximizing the use of e-Learning platforms, organizing personal notes and so on. The School constantly upgrades IT facilities and makes good use of them in learning and teaching. We also put emphasis on knowledge construction and interactive learning through using various types of information technology. Field studies and activities outside the classroom are frequently organized to promote active learning. We encourage students to participate in various inter-school competitions to gain valuable experiences and broaden their horizons. We also organize interesting English activities to enhance the English learning environment. The main objective is to help students acquire life-learning skills. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Every student may choose at least 2 elective subjects, plus the Mathematics Extended Part and/or the third elective if the student is capable. There are altogether 15 elective subjects offered. This creates up to a hundred combinations to fit students’ needs and interests.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: <br>(1) Nurturing students’ interests in learning English and enhancing students’ English abilities: We have small-class teaching in S.1 to S.6 English lessons to create more opportunities for students to use English. We strive to create a fruitful and joyful English learning environment to motivate students with various activities, such as English Speaking Days, inter-class English competitions, snacks-making workshops, English Cafes, Reading Club, movies and songs appreciation sessions, etc. (2) Promoting STEAM education: We conduct different activities and cross-curricular collaboration projects to strengthen our students’ knowledge, skills and confidence in observation, application, analysis, problem-solving, integration and evaluation, so as to nurture students' strong interest in learning. We organize interesting STEAM activities and provide training at the STEAM Studio. (3) Small-class teaching: We recruit extra teachers to enable more small-class teaching to offer better support to students. We have small-class teaching in English, Chinese, Mathematics, Computer Literacy, Home Economics, and Design & Technology lessons. We have classes using Chinese or English as the medium of instruction in Mathematics, Science and Humanities. There are different levels of enhancement classes for students during weekends and holidays. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Arousing interest in study and fostering self-directed learning are our major concerns. Great efforts are spent on refining curriculum design, teaching pedagogy, assessment and professional development. We have split classes during most Chinese, English and Mathematics lessons. Teachers fine-tune specific curriculum and tailor-make teaching materials according to student's abilities and needs. Different enhancement classes are conducted to provide extra assistance to students in need. We have also joined school-based development projects organized by the EDB and other tertiary institutes. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
The Inclusive Education Committee is established to cater for the requirements of students with special educational needs. We believe that students with such needs should have the same learning opportunities as others, having a normal school life to improve and equip themselves. Each of these students is assigned with a caring teacher who provides appropriate assistance to help them accommodate school life. Extra manpower is recruited to conduct peer counselling programmes, provide learning support and speech therapy, and prepare for examination adjustments. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
The Parent-Teacher Association organizes recreational activities and gatherings to enhance the communication between teachers and parents. It also co-organises parent education workshops and various summer classes and activities with the School. |
| School Ethos |
We teach our students to lead a simple lifestyle and respect teachers. We also promote a sense of care and concern for others. With the integration of discipline and counselling, we aim at helping students grow gradually. We conduct various educational programmes and encourage them to have the spirit of serving others, both in school and in the community. Our teacher-student relationship is harmonious. Students and teachers mutually respect each other. Also, we have good home-school collaboration and our alumni always come and contribute back to school.<br>We promote the education of 'Diligence, Integration, Respect and Commitment' in this academic year:<br>1) We have dual class teachers from S.1 to S.6 to enhance the pastoral care of students. We build teacher-student mutual trust through activities.<br>2) We have the “Stars of Praise Programme” to promote positive behaviour.<br>3) We develop progressive life education programmes.<br>4) By making use of live examples and current affairs, we nurture students to understand respect, caring, positive attitude and positive value.<br>5) We organize adventure experiences and leadership activities to develop students’ potentials.<br>6) We care about the students with special educational needs, providing them the adequate facilities and teachers the necessary training.<br>7) We emphasize the importance of home-school cooperation to support students’ growth. |
| School Development Plan |
The School will design plans to implement the following major concerns outlined in our School Development Plan.<br>1) Utilizing diverse approaches in learning and teaching; Cultivating a proactive and self-directed learning attitude among students.<br>2) Optimizing curriculums and learning environments; Nurturing students' interest and confidence in learning languages.<br>3) Promoting the education of 'Diligence, Integration, Respect and Commitment'; Extending students' positive potentials. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
We strive to promote professionalism and establish a learning community. A Staff Development Committee has been formed to achieve this goal. Apart from setting up the school educational resources database, according to the school development plan, our school uses every opportunity to invite distinguished professionals to share insights with us. Our teachers make good use of all sorts of training courses, workshops and seminars to equip themselves with the latest development in education and share things they have acquired with other colleagues through staff meetings and subject meetings. The School encourages teachers to participate in secondment or work for the Education Bureau or the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authorities in order to broaden their horizons and upgrade their teaching standards. In addition, the School has arranged teachers to have professional sharing with different education institutes. |
| Life-wide Learning |
All eight Key Learning Areas are included in our S.1 to S.6 curriculum. We provide students with well-balanced and wide-ranging extra-curricular activities. All S.1 students participate in learning activities of their interests and choices, including art, music, drama and sports activities, as well as joining uniform groups, one to two days a week. Students are given the opportunities to develop their potentials and involve in community services in the junior secondary while leadership training is heavily emphasised in the senior secondary. Our aim is to nurture students' whole-person development and equip them for their future studies and careers through these activities. Our students excel in various inter-school competitions including academics, languages, STEAM, verse speaking, drama, dancing, environmental protection activities and sports competitions, especially in swimming, basketball, football, volleyball, badminton and table-tennis. |
