| Language Policy |
The teaching of Chinese Language, Chinese History and Putonghua is conducted in Putonghua. All other academic subjects except English Language are taught in English or Chinese depending on class. We emphasize language education. In addition to allotting more time to teach the two languages, we also provide Language Bridging Course for those students in need. Furthermore, we nurture students to enhance biliterate and trilingual abilities through Chinese and English intensive reading schemes, choral speaking competitions etc. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
We emphasize a balanced curriculum of moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic education. We also place great importance in the development of students' creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the nurturing of their personal character, civic awareness, interpersonal skills and sense of responsibilities. In junior forms we have designed school-based curriculum by means of integration and tailoring in order to motivate students to learn. We also implement morning reading scheme, award for reading, project learning scheme, life-wide learning activities and information technology for interactive learning. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. We offer the curricula of the local HKDSE in the Direct Subsidy Scheme Section as well as IGCSE and IBDP in the International Section. We believe the provision of multiple curricula enables us to better cater to our diverse needs of students, who encompass a broad array of talents and interests as well as different learning styles. In Secondary 4 - 6, students principally follow the HKDSE programme, with the option of studying the IB Diploma programme in Year 12 and 13. In both Diploma programmes there are key opportunities for students to pursue individual aspirations through a wide choice of elective courses.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: In junior forms, we have designed school-based curriculum basing on students' abilities in order to meet their needs. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
To cater for student diversity, we would adjust the curriculum and assignment, and revise the teaching methodology and assessment methods. We also provide remedial classes for senior forms students and homework sessions for junior forms students after school and adjusted Chinese Language curriculum for non-Chinese speaking students. In the aspect of gifted education, we organize school-based pull-out approach and off-school support programmes. Gifted students are also nominated to join gifted education programmes organized by the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education and tertiary institutions. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Our school has always promoted Integrated Education (IE) in accordance with five basic principles, namely Early Identification, Early Intervention, Whole School Approach (WSA), Home-School Co-operation and Cross-Sector Collaboration. In response to the EDB’s enhanced measures on integrated education, the Learning Support Team was established and a teaching assistant specifically employed to cater for students with special needs. <br>Academically, our school adopts a flexible approach in making good use of the Learning Support Grant and other (internal and external) resources to provide diverse assistance to students with individual learning needs. In addition to homework and assessment accommodation, support also comprises literacy tutoring and guidance service for teachers offered by the educational psychologists of the Education Bureau, aiming to employ and implement effective teaching and learning strategies to enhance students’ academic outcomes.<br>The Learning Support Team, besides, cares about our teachers and the students’ well-beings (including our Non-Chinese students with special education needs), thus we collaborate well with higher education institutes to strengthen the students’ awareness and understanding of mental health. Through various kinds of programmes and the individual psychological counselling service offered by Hong Kong Shue Yan University, our students’ emotional needs and their wellness can be fully supported in a positive school climate. <br> |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
PTA convenes meetings regularly. PTA organizes seminars and social gatherings for parents and teachers so as to strengthen the communication between them and enhance the cooperation between home and school. Class teachers keep regular contact with parents via the parents' days, school intranet and telephone. |
| School Ethos |
The school ethos is positive, with emphasis on good discipline and moral education. Moral education is imparted in normal lessons, weekly morning assembly and weekly school assembly. Junior forms students are required to take lunch at school. Through extra-curricular activities, we could cultivate various interests of the students, develop their potentiality and mould their character. Experienced counselling teachers and trained social worker can provide advice on further education, career choice and life skills. |
| School Development Plan |
Enhance the information technology facilities in order to promote e-learning, set up specific team to promote STEAM education. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
The Staff Development Day is held twice a year. Academics are invited to speak in seminars. The school also encourages teachers to pursue further study and attend seminars and workshops. We also arrange collaborative lesson preparation, peer lesson observation and peer sharing of teaching experiences. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Life-wide learning experiences, such as visits and field studies of different key learning areas, exchange programmes to visit Mainland China and other countries, 36 groups of extra-curricular activities, classified into 5 types: academic, service, art, interest and sport, are provided to help students to gain the essential learning experiences of intellectual development, moral and civic education, community service, physical and aesthetic development and career-related experiences. Certificate courses such as professional IT training, first aid, mountaineering and orienteering will be provided to broaden students' horizons. Holistic education has always been one of our school’s focuses, our school-based co-curricular activities cultivate students’ interest in culture, sports, and arts. |
