| Language Policy |
We strive for our students to be tri-lingual and bi-literate in Chinese, English and Putonghua with a language-rich environment and enormous learning opportunities. Starting from the current year, curriculum reform is introduced in our English subject so that the curriculum content will shift towards international level subsequently. Elements of TOEFL Junior is incorporated in our Junior Forms curriculum. Elements of TOEIC and IELTS tests are introduced in our Senior Forms curriculum so as to further uplift students’ English standard and cater their educational needs. In addition to full-time Native English Teacher (NET) in the establishment, we recruit an extra NET who help promote English activities, programmes and competitions. We also hire tutors from professional organisations to run English courses at school. A wide range of English activities and programmes including English debate workshops, school-based e-learning programmes and the English Ambassador Scheme are organised. We have a fully-equipped English room with resources for students to enhance their interests and capacity in learning and using English. We have received extra funding from the EDB Quality Education Fund for developing a number of school-based Chinese projects and English projects. We have also worked collaboratively with universities to develop the school-based Integrated Science and the school-based Mathematics curricula. We have Mathematics and Science groups using English as MOI, and Chinese groups using Putonghua as MOI. Extended Learning Activities (ELA) are integrated into the other subjects. In senior forms, we provide students with choices to study particular subjects either in Chinese or English to suit their interests, needs and abilities. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
We believe that every student possesses potentials and we are committed to assist students to develop the ability to self-learn and achieve individual learning goals, in turn, believe in themselves and realise their talents in full. To cater for students’ individual needs and abilities, our teachers put effort into tailoring the most suitable curriculum and adopting effective strategies to, on one hand, strengthen their foundation, and on the other hand, further develop their strengths. We organise small-group classes, streaming classes, after-school learning programmes, summer classes and gifted education courses for our students with the collaboration of external professional organisations. It is always our goal to assist our students to maximize their learning through professional development, collegial community and collaboration with parents. Teachers use note-taking skills and promote blended-learning to strengthen students’ self-learning ability and enhance the interactions in class. Professional development of teachers is further strengthened through lesson studies and organization of learning community. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Students may take Applied Learning courses offered by external organisations. Mathematics Extended Modules (M1 and M2 are also offered). Non-Chinese speaking students may take GCSE/IGCSE Chinese examinations on top of the HKDSE.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: "Dream a Dream, Walk a Dream" — following the completion of new facilities in our campus, we has established "Dream Creation Classes" starting from this year. Students could choose their favourite curriculum from more than 40 choices to seek for their own dreams and direction of development. A diverse and balanced curriculum is offered. Independent subjects are kept in the junior level to ensure students can build up a strong knowledge foundation. As a Christian school, we provide a holistic education for students and put much emphasis on life and value education. Religious Studies, Visual Arts, Music and Culture, Physical Education are compulsory at all levels, supplemented with diversified extra-curricular activities such as little pilot training and room escape activities. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Each F.1 and F.2 class has three class teachers to cater the needs of students. Providing comprehensive support for students’ diverse needs in learning and all round development; implementing core and enrichment curriculum in junior levels to cater diverse abilities. Small classes / groups, after school tutorials, activities and summer courses are also conducted to consolidate learning outcomes and enhance effectiveness. In senior levels, we adopt a diverse and flexible curriculum structure for students to choose the preferred subject combinations and medium of instruction. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
The Special Support Team comprises Principal, SEN Coordinator, guidance and discipline teachers, school social workers, educational psychologist and speech therapist. With extra teachers, professional service from external organizations and close collaboration with parents, the Team provides comprehensive support for our students in respect of their needs on learning, social skills and growth including: 1. Providing courses on learning and social skills, speech therapy and educational psychology service. 2. Providing special examination arrangement. 3. Providing individual counselling service on career and life planning. 4. Appointing Love and Care Ambassadors for Peer Learning Scheme. 5. Launching different activities on inclusive education. 6. Integrating messages on inclusive education in school curriculum. 7. Arranging teachers to attend relevant professional courses regularly. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
The school maintains close communication and cooperation with parents. Apart from the annual parents' days, orientation and meetings are organised for parents of the newly-intake F.1 students. The aim of the meeting is to enhance the understanding of parents on their children's school life and learning needs with the support of form teachers. The Parent-Teacher Association was established in 2002 with its aim to enhance the school-home communication and relation. The PTA publishes newsletters, organises parents' talks, family activities, mock exam publication activities, as well as takes part in the School Sports Days, Anniversary Celebration and Open Days. The PTA also supports students participating in school activities by giving prizes and subsidy. Besides, the School holds parents' days and talks regularly. Whenever necessary, parents are consulted on school policies. |
| School Ethos |
We aim to foster our students to have sound moral values and to be socially responsible. We adopt the whole-school approach to discipline and guidance to help students develop confidence and build character. Two form teachers take care of each class and the Form-teacher periods enhance the support to students’ growth and communication with individual students. Our teachers design and implement appropriate guidance and discipline activities to instil positive values and to promote respect among students with a simple and genuine school ethos regarding students’ needs.<br>Assembly, religious studies and value education in different subjects help to uphold students’ sense of value. Our students are generally disciplined, well-behaved and virtuous. They have a strong sense of belonging to the school and enjoy school life. They maintain a harmonious relationship with the peers and show respect for the teachers. Our students participate in extra-curricular activities and services actively. Student leaders, prefects and student union demonstrate exemplary sense of responsibility. These are well received by students and parents, and praised at the EDB External School Review. <br>Students are encouraged and empowered from junior with leadership training and opportunities. Students not only enjoy activities and competitions of choral speaking, dancing, drama, choir, orchestra, sports, etc. |
| School Development Plan |
Dream a Dream, Walk a Dream<br>We believe that Education could inspire a child to “Dream a Dream, Walk a Dream” — to identify her/his own goal and work hard on it.<br>Why entrusting SSCC to take care of your children?<br>1. We provide a favourable soil for our children: “Pastoral Care” is our tradition.<br>2. We believe that we have to broaden our children’s horizons.<br>3. We deploy most of our resources to create successful experience for students, to uplift their learning effectiveness.<br>Direction of Future Development:<br>1. Reform on the English curriculum: Introducing "TOEFL Junior", "TOEIC" and "IELTS" elements and tests in our curriculum of different forms.<br>2. Innovating ideas on Campus, Inspiration for Students: SSCC English Dreamland, New Solar Power Electricity Generation System, Research Project on Water Quality and Fish Growth.<br>3. Establishing SSCC Air Cadet and Building the Aviation Lab: A 1:1 Boeing 737 Fixed base Simulator in most advance standard will be introduced. The project aims to uplift students' logical thinking and communication skills, broadening their horizons and cope with their life planning through a series of flight training, theoretical sessions, local, national and overseas excursions, collaboration with local universities and professionals.<br>4. Establishing "Dream Creation Classes": Students could choose a favourite curriculum from more than 40 choices to explore their dreams and direction of development.<br>5. Establishing "Sailing for Dreams Community College": Sharing our innovative facilities with P.5 & P.6 pupils and parents in the community. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Our teachers participate actively in continuous professional development and attend seminars, workshops and talks to strengthen their professional skills. Lesson study, peer lesson observation and collaborative lesson preparation are encouraged to facilitate collegial learning. At least three staff development days are arranged each year. Cooperation with the EDB, universities and tertiary institutes and other external organisations also helps to broaden the horizons, professional experience and knowledge of our teachers. |
| Life-wide Learning |
The school is committed to nurturing students to achieve whole-person development, and the policy of “one person, one activity” has long been actively implemented for years. To encourage students to develop according to their potential and interests, the school has more than 30 societies and teams covering academic, service, religion, sports, and interests. The school also regularly organizes annual Sports Day, STEM learning experience activities, Clubs and Societies Carnival, Life-wide Learning Days and various activities and competitions. Students can develop comprehensively through various experiential learning activities. The school also arranges different types of study tours to broaden students’ horizons, not only in different provinces and cities in China, but also in different parts of the world. Through personal experience, students can understand the history, culture and different aspects of development around the world from multiple perspectives, so as to achieve the goal of whole-person development.<br><br>Students actively participate in inter-school and co-curricular activities. The English debating team and singing groups have achieved good and encouraging results in inter-school competitions. Hundreds of students join the musical instrument classes in the school learning about 20 instruments including violin, cello, viola, bass, guitar, flute, brass and woodwind instruments, harmonica, keyboard, percussion and jazz drums. The choir, orchestras, dancing team, drama team get wonderful results in various performances and competitions over the years. Students also actively participate in social services, such as organizing the "Elder Academy" with the H.K.S.K.H. Western District Elderly Community Centre. Our students also organize English and STEM activities for primary schools in the district to polish their skills and practice what they have learned. Every year, the most outstanding student in service receives a prize from the International Kiwanis Club. |
