| Language Policy |
We have classes using English as the major medium of instruction in junior forms. (Please refer to the table of Subjects Offered) English is used as the medium of instruction (EMI) for learning and teaching of all students in junior form Mathematics (S.1-S.3), Science (S.1-S.2) and Business English (S.3). To cater for learner diversity and difference in English capability, EMI and CMI are adopted by class for the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Computer Literacy, Home Economics, Design and Technology, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education for junior forms. Our English Enhancement Programme includes lunchtime conversation and after school activities with our NETs, English morning assembly, and other interesting activities to create an English-rich environment. We provide our junior form students with advanced English Language training (a variety of EMI activities and Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) approach) to enable them to choose EMI electives in senior forms. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
"Self-Regulated Learning (SRL)" has been incorporated as a whole-school approach, encouraging students to use 'Preparation-Presentation-Feedback' in their active learning, facilitating analytical thinking, nurturing enthusiasm and boosting their confidence. Through annual review and professional staff development, we now have collaboration among all departments and committees to better facilitate students' learning. Moreover, our school implements up-to-date learning tools such as Google Workspace, as well as online quiz platforms such as Kahoot and Quizizz, to provide students with more opportunities for self-learning and to equip them with the qualities needed in the 21st century. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Economics, Chinese History, History, Geography, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, HMSC, ICT, Visual Arts, BAFS, THS, M1 and M2.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Collaborative learning is used through all main subjects, in line with 'Self-regulated Learning' and 'Broaden students' horizons and raise their self-confidence through reading and English usage', various activities and teaching materials are designed accordingly.<br>In order to strengthen school development across the junior forms, we have a variety of EMI activities, which nurture students with potential in English and encourages them to use the language inside and outside classroom.<br>Through 'STEAM', our school integrates the subject knowledge of Science, Design and Technology, Visual Arts, Information Technology, Mathematics in order to raise students' high-order thinking and problem-solving competency across the curriculum.<br>In junior forms, humanities subjects and the Individual and Society complement each other and allow students to acquire and build a broad and solid knowledge foundation, so they become more knowledgeable and responsible citizens with a firm sense of national identity, as well as a global perspective. This enables them to have positive values and a good attitude, to treasure Chinese culture and respect social diversity. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
To cater for learner diversity, there is an extra split group for S.1 to S.3 Chinese Language and English Language according to students' language proficiency.<br>To cater for different needs of students, teachers of main subjects adopt class-based curricula and pedagogy in junior forms. After-school tutorials and enhancement classes are available to students. Academic and Most-progressed Awards are in place. Students are encouraged to participate in external competitions and exchange programmes. To raise learning competence, there is an extra split group in senior forms to allow small class teaching. Our school regularly organises various 'Other Learning Experiences' activities and encourages students to actively participate in external competitions to develop their potential in various aspects. Dual Class Teachers System supports our students' physical, mental and spiritual development. To meet the trend of integrated education, a student supporting group is formed to assist the students with special needs. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
The Special Education Needs (SEN) Coordinator liaises with the management team, subject and functional committee members, class teachers, social workers, educational psychologist and 'Student Support Team'. Our school uses 'Learning Support Grant' flexibly to provide SEN students with appropriate support and service from external professional organisations. Professional training courses on ‘Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs' are widely available for our teaching staff to equip themselves with relevant skills, which enable SEN students to reach their study targets step by step and obtain successful learning experience. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Parents and the school have been co-operating closely for the benefits of students. They take part in volunteer work actively and assist in running school activities. The PTA organises various activities and publishes a newsletter regularly to enhance mutual communication. Committee members of the PTA often share their views with the school in the committee meeting. Through frequent contacts, our teachers communicate with parents effectively and harmoniously to provide support to students. |
| School Ethos |
School Motto: Great is the Truth. Our Biblical belief lays a solid foundation in all our efforts to establish and nurture the school ethos of caring and fair discipline in a positive, harmonious learning environment. Our students are devoted to their school life. Various counselling and student activities are in place. The Big-Brothers-and-Sisters Scheme helps the young ones at school, accentuating the role of senior students. We also organise leadership and volunteer training with external organisations to enable our students to become student leaders in all levels of society. In addition, our students have won awards in the Shatin Outstanding Students, 'Volunteer Campaign' run by the Social Welfare Department and the 'Heart to Heart School' project organised by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups. It reflects the message of Jesus Christ, 'not to be served, but to serve others'. |
| School Development Plan |
1. Revitalise campus spaces, including newly renovated iLibrary, STEAM Room, Innovation Lab, Fencing Hall, Fitness Center, Cultural Center, Band Rehearsal Studio, English Room, Religious Room, Counselling Activity Room and Indoor Student Activity Centre to allow the diversified development of students.<br>2. Broaden students' horizons to enable them to possess global thinking and to become youngsters who can stand in the 21st century.<br>3. Enhance students' self-learning, reading interests and strengthen their thinking and generic skills.<br>4. Create an atmosphere of Christianity-based positive value education. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Our school Teacher Development Team organises staff professional development training regularly, including experience sharing, workshops, seminars and site visits. Our school also joins the Joint Schools Teachers Development Day to allow professional exchanges with other schools. We also actively encourage peer observation among teachers, common lesson planning and professional training through external providers to facilitate professional exchanges and development. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Our school has a range of student societies: the Student Union, four Houses and prefect teams, etc. We provide students with leadership training to develop their leadership potential.<br>We also have over 30 interest clubs, including orchestra and Chinese orchestra, dancing, choral speaking, fencing, rope skipping and Girl Guides and Boy Scouts, providing various activities. We also organise English drama competitions, EMI Subjects Week, the inter-class singing contest, picnic day, life-wide learning activities, Sports Days, overseas study tours. We support students to take part in various inter-school academic and sports competitions in order to widen their horizons.<br>In addition, we have designed a school-based curriculum for junior form students to strengthen their moral and civic education, career and life learning, and to build positive values and train self-management skills. |
