| Language Policy |
The school provides a very rich and strong English learning environment. All subjects except for Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Putonghua, Ethics & Religious Education, Life and Society and Citizenship and Social Development are taught in English. English-for-all Day is monitored on Mondays but everyone is strongly encouraged to use English as a medium for communication throughout the week. Morning Prayers, assemblies, prize-giving sessions, announcements and even meetings among staff are all conducted in English. Besides, Chinese Cultural Day and Putonghua Day are also held annually.<br> |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
The school lays strong emphasis on effective teaching and learning and adheres to the Seven Learning Goals. We have a student-centred curriculum coupled with IT and project learning. Teachers adopt diversified strategies to encourage students' active participation and develop their critical thinking skills. Our school focuses on a balanced and diversified secondary school curriculum for whole-person development to enable students to possess a broadened knowledge base that includes independent learning and interpersonal skills for lifelong learning. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 3X. S1-S3: Life and Society, S1-S2: Living Arts & STEM and Technology & Living respectively, S3: Business Fundamentals<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: The curriculum, which is in line with the Secondary Education Curriculum Guide, helps students build a solid knowledge foundation for whole-person development and nurture lifelong and self-directed learning capabilities. Knowledge (broadly organized around eight Key Learning Areas), generic skills, and values and attitudes permeate through various levels of learning, ensuring the vertical continuity and lateral coherence of the curriculum.<br><br>To cater for learning diversity, the School arranges additional Enhancement and Enrichment Course; uses online resources, and the Moodle platform to allow for a more tailored curriculum for each and every learner. Different online learning platforms have also offered new opportunities for self-directed learning and student-led conferences in many of the KLAs, in extracurricular and co-curricular activities.<br><br> |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Additional resources are put into catering for differences through enrichment and enhancement courses. Students will be streamed from S.2 onwards into two better classes and two average classes so that teachers can better cater for their needs. Enhancement and enrichment classes are offered with a stronger focus on the languages and Mathematics. The school organizes programmes for students' growth and development throughout the year. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
STC's Student Support Team is composed of the Principal, Vice-Principals, the Guidance and Discipline Heads, the SENCo, the Social Workers and the Educational Psychologist. The Team aims to create a positive learning environment for students with special education needs. The school oversees the inclusive education culture in a timely manner and ensures adequate resources have been utilized well to carry out inclusive activities. <br><br>Resources from the Learning Support Grant and other sources of school financial support are wisely used to tailor a comprehensive education plan for students with special education needs. The Student Support Team is a team that is experienced in meeting the needs of the different tiers of students with special education needs. The team has also obtained invaluable experience in supporting students with ADHD and ASD and is therefore able to recommend suitable and individualized support programmes.<br><br>To assist and enhance students’ learning and growth, a teaching assistant has also been employed. Different support services such as speech therapy, counselling and social skills training have also been introduced from external organizations to assist students more comprehensively. The school sets up Individualised Educational Plan (IEP) for students with special education needs. The school also conducts two to three IEP meetings with the parents over the school year to track students' progress and refine the goals if necessary. To cater for the needs of different students, teachers attend courses and seminars on supporting students with special education needs regularly. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
There has been close collaboration between the school and parents. The Parent-Teacher Association organises talks and workshops and publishes an annual newsletter to communicate with families. The Family Fun Day is an annual major event which provides an opportunity for students, parents and teachers to get together. The Parent Volunteers Team was set up to serve the school and the community. It also establishes scholarships to students with outstanding academic results. This allows additional support to the school which is imperative for further growth. |
| School Ethos |
We nurture healthy students by living out Christ's love through reinforcing the Five Catholic Core Values of Truth, Justice, Love, Life and Family, as well as the ten core values advocated by the EDB. The School endeavours to help students achieve value-added academic performance as it works in line with our school motto ‘Ora et Labora’; mission to glorify God with our work; and our vision to develop a well-balanced character and value systems compatible with Catholicism. Parents who enrol their children at STC are expected to enter a partnership with the school staff that is based on shared responsibility in creating in children an understanding based on mutual respect. |
| School Development Plan |
Please refer to the school website for the Development Plan 2021-2024. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Our teachers are the essence of STC as they are directly responsible for delivering the knowledge and training we offer our students. The passion, hard work and authentic interactions help uphold our reputation. In order to continue to support our staff particularly with technology and learning experiences evolving and with new major concerns being implemented, we need to empower them. We do so by investing in staff training. The mentality of ever-learning and ever-improving are crucial to STC moving ahead. Educators at STC are not only equipped with updated pedagogical skills, but also allow for opportunities to enrich the mind and body -- spiritually and physically. |
| Life-wide Learning |
The Students' Union helps co-ordinate diversified activities of 27 clubs, 6 teams and 2 uniform groups to help students develop their potential in non-academic areas.<br>The school organizes diverse activities, including study tours for Shungtakians. Destinations of previous tours included Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Taiwan, the Mainland, the US and the UK. Students have also hosted exchange students from Belgium, Germany, Italy and Austria. <br>The 'Self-development Project' for junior Shungtakians creates opportunities for students to explore their multiple talents. Hundreds of students have been trained to discover their own potential, and to apply both knowledge and skills to contribute in school and their future career pathways through our STC Leadership Training Programme. |
