| Language Policy |
English is adopted as the medium of instruction in all forms [except Chinese Language, Chinese History and Putonghua (S.1 and S.2)]. Putonghua is implemented in the junior form curriculum. Students' language ability in both Chinese Language and English Language is enhanced through the implementation of reading schemes, oral presentations and participation in activities like Speech Festivals, debates, drama, etc. A Chinese Centre and an English Centre are set up to organise programmes and activities. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
Apart from offering a conventional grammar school curriculum, our school also provides a school-based sports and visual arts curriculum that is unique to our college. Other unique features of our Learning and Teaching strategies include:<br>1. Evidence- based Practice - with a focus on accountability and continuous reporting to parents on students' performance in assignments, quizzes and tests<br>2. "eLearning" and "Self-directed Learning" - to enhance students' learning effectiveness<br>3. Remedial Learning Programme - to cater for learner diversity<br>4. Exam Preparation Programme - to help students prepare for the exam<br>5. Chinese Centre for promoting Chinese culture<br>6. English Centre for promoting English culture |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Apart from the core subjects, students are free to choose two to three elective subjects.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: We allow flexibility for students to choose their subject options. Students are free to choose two to three subjects from the following: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, History, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education and Visual Arts. Moreover, through "School Based Assessment" and "Continuous Assessment", students are able to learn more effectively. Apart from providing both enrichment and remedial programmes, special Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics courses are organised after school to improve students' performance. In regard to "Other Learning Experiences", the school provides moral education, civic education, national security education, career-related experiences, community services and opportunities for students to develop their potentials in sports and visual arts through extra-/co-curricular activities and formal curriculum. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
1. Weekday Support Programme: provides remedial support in Chinese, English & Mathematics for junior form students after school. <br>2. Elite Advancement Scheme: provides counseling support to high flyers in S4 & S5; arranges university visits and admission talks.<br>3. Summer Academic Enhancement Programme: follows up students who get unsatisfactory results in examinations. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
The Guidance & Student Support Committee is responsible for the planning and implementation of the Integrated Education Support Programme. When necessary, Form teachers, Form Coordinators, subject teachers, social workers, speech therapist and educational psychologist will be invited to attend case conference to follow up the support work.<br>The school has flexible use of learning support grant to buy different services. The school also provides suitable examination adjustments to students in need. Most importantly, our school values home-school cooperation and has established a constant communication mechanism to discuss strategies for supporting students. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Since the commencement of the school in 1989, PTA has been acting as a bridge between the school and parents. Every year PTA organizes various programmes and activities such as charity work, educational activities and get-togethers to promote home-school co-operation for bringing up the students. |
| School Ethos |
Our school ethos and motto emphasise a healthy life style, a kind heart, an aesthetic awareness to appreciate life and an independent mind. Two social workers and an Education Psychologist, together with more than twenty teachers from the Discipline Committee, Guidance & Student Support Committee, Student Exposure Committee and Student Growth Committee organize different programmes and activities to provide pastoral care for our students. |
| School Development Plan |
School major concerns for 2021-2024:<br>1. Pursuing Intellectual Excellence<br> - Empower independent learners<br> - Embed versatility in learning<br> - Embrace challenges<br>2. Advocating Holistic Development<br> - Instill positive values and morality<br> - Inject social competency<br> - Ignite global vision and citizenship<br>3. Fulfilling Unique Mission<br> - Enhance performance and creativity in sports and arts<br> - Encompass multiple connections<br> - Enrich campus aesthetic and facilities |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Apart from encouraging teachers to participate in professional activities / services organized by EDB and other educational institutions, the school organizes various staff development programmes. The themes of the programmes for this year include:<br><br>1.Digital Adventure for Future Educators – HKDI visit<br>2.The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Bill <br>3.Handling Suspected Cases of Child Maltreatment and Domestic Violence <br>4.Review & Evaluation of School Development Plan 2021-2024<br>5.Discussion of School Development Plan 2024-2027 |
| Life-wide Learning |
To ensure a well-balanced development, we provide many extra-curricular activities for our students. There are 16 clubs / interest groups and 16 school teams. Subject panels and working committees are encouraged to organise cross-curricular activities. Various kinds of visits, leadership training programmes, exchange programmes, etc. are held during the year. |
