| Language Policy |
Besides the use of learners' first language, Cantonese, in the classroom, students are encouraged to develop their English skills. Our school has two native English-speaking teachers, who are responsible for conducting activities in the English World. The English department offers students English Tutorial Class, English Writing Class, English Musical Class, English Bazaar and English Day Camp. The Chinese department also provides Chinese Tutorial Class and Chinese Writing Class. Reading Scheme is implemented in both Chinese and English. Verse Speaking Contests and Debates are also organised. We welcome students to participate in Speech Festivals. We have Putonghua lessons for junior form students to enable students to master the language. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
Much teaching has been conducted using Information Technology. Self-motivated lessons and STEAM education are well developed. School-based curriculum development, which encourages teacher-student and student-student interaction, and project learning are the key elements of all subjects. A wide variety of activities like visits and study tours are organized. Students are encouraged to read extensively and participate in inter-school academic activities. We offer a wide range of subjects for students, which include traditional Arts, Science and Commercial subjects, Life Education, Putonghua, Music, Home Economics and Information and Communication Technology, Tourism and Hospitality, Physical Education, Visual Arts (HKDSE Syllabus) and Other Learning Experiences class. Manpower is delegated to implement small class teaching, organising enrichment and enhancement tutorial. Through co-planning of lesson, Doing Assignments Together, F.1 and F.2 Homework Policy, Pre-exam revision week, after school tutorial classes, summer classes and weekend tutorial classes, we enhance students' effectiveness in learning. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X. Business Management, Accounting and Financial Studies, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Chinese History, Geography, Health Management and Social Care, Information and Communication Technology, Tourism and Hospitality, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Applied Learning, Foreign language courses (Japanese, French and Spanish).<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: To cater for students' learning diversities, school-based curriculum is adopted in Chinese, English, Mathematics, Life and Society and Life Education. Teaching materials and worksheets are tailor-made. To develop students' generic skills, enquiry learning is employed in various subjects. Through collaborative learning and project learning, the lessons have become interactive. Various extra-curricular activities are organized to enrich students’ other learning experiences, including talks, dramas, English bazaar, competitions, study tours, etc.<br>In order to develop students' personal potential and interests through different experiences, we provide Other Learning Experience, including Physical Education, Music, Local Cultural Exploration and Social Services. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
We nurture our students to take care of classmates with special educational needs. We equip our teachers with professional knowledge to cater for learner diversity. Our school employs extra teachers and works with various service providers to provide tailor-made programmes and services for students with special educational needs. We also have social workers, educational psychologist and a term headed by Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator to cater for students' diversity. Students who have physical needs can have access to the lift in school. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Our school is committed to creating an inclusive and caring campus to support the students with SEN using the Whole School Approach. We have set up a Student Support Team (SST) to plan, implement and review student support services. The SST consists of the vice principal, SENCO, counselors, guidance teachers, social workers, school-based Speech Therapist and the educational psychologist. The SST formulates appropriate guidelines and procedures to ensure that subject teachers concerned are informed about the suggested support measures for the students so that they can understand students’ development. To help cater for learner diversity, we design Individual Education Plans (IEPs). In the course of planning, implementing and reviewing the support measures, we communicate and collaborate with parents, so as to provide the most appropriate support for the students. We use the Learning Support Grant (LSG) flexibly to provide more comprehensive services for the students with SEN such as occupational therapy and clinical psychological service etc. Besides, we make special examination arrangements in accordance with students’ individual needs such as giving extra time and providing technical aids, appropriate examination venue/seating arrangement. School provides support programmes and assistive facilities according to student’s abilities and needs, so that they can learn in the least restrictive environment. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Our Parent-teacher Association (PTA) was established in 2000. Every year, PTA organises a wide range of activities for parents, teachers and students. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in school activities, PTA activities and Parent-School activities. Parents generally support, trust and appreciate the work of the school. There are parent representatives in the School Management Committee, the Trading Operations Supervision Committee and Tendering Committee. The home-school co-operation facilitates the long-term development of our school. |
| School Ethos |
Our school aims at cultivating students' self-discipline, respect and care for others. We have a comprehensive award-punishment system for students to observe. We put great emphasis on students' behaviour and attitudes both within and outside school. Through moral, religious and life education, and a project named 'S. 3 Dream set sail' organised by Students' Development Team, we aim at better and whole person development of our students. Moreover, we offer Secondary One Adaptation Programme, Life Education in The Movie, S. 6 Graduation Camp and Farewell for graduates. In recent years, the Religious Team has introduced the 'Alpha Course', 'Gospel Camps', 'Christian Fellowship' for students. Different counselling programmes are organised for various forms to take care of students' mental health. We have also joined the 'Thematic Network on Promoting Wellness in School'. Co-form teachers system is implemented in various forms to provide extra care for students. The Whole school approach fosters a caring, supportive school culture for the students to learn and develop. With the efforts of teachers and students, we have been awarded the Teacher-Student Connection Award in the Hi-Five Student Engagement Award Scheme. |
| School Development Plan |
3-year development plan<br><br>1. To strengthen the school team and foster on-going professional development for teachers;<br>2. To develop diversified teaching, and enhance e-Learning;<br>3. To build mutual care and self-discipline, and deepen positive mindset. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
The Staff Development Team at our school launches a number of Staff Development Days each year. In addition, allowances are available for teachers to encourage them to pursue further studies. |
| Life-wide Learning |
More than 60 extra-curricular activities are offered to our students, including student bodies (Students’ Union, the Four Houses, Physical Education Committee) and uniform teams (Boys' Scout, Red Cross, Flag Raising Team). The school also offers a wide range of academic clubs and interest groups including music groups (choir, philharmonic, Zheng), religious teams (Christian Fellowship, Alpha Course), sports teams (swimming, athletics, canoeing, cheering team, triathlon, basketball, football, volleyball, handball, table tennis, badminton, bowling and various ball teams, Korean dance, Chinese dance, shooting team and skipping team), Arts activities, Photography Club, Drama Club, Stage Makeup Team, Foreign Languages Group, Gardening Group and Chess Group. Experienced coaches are hired for some school teams of ball games. This year, pastel painting team and darts team will be added.<br><br>Each year, our school organises study tours and leadership training workshops such as outbound training for students. We also encourage students to take part in voluntary work such as the Elder Academy to serve the local elderly. |
