| Language Policy |
Since 2010/11, English has become the medium of instruction. Students take the DSE of the following subjects in English: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Information & Communication Technology, Economics, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, while the following subjects in Chinese: Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Citizenship and Social Development and Visual Arts. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
Our school stresses on the importance of academic excellence which enables students to be highly competitive in different pathways and be capable of realizing their dreams. Besides, equal emphasis has been put on the moral development of students. Positive values and attitudes are instilled into the students through class teacher periods, Life Education lessons and activities organized by the Moral Civic & National Education Unit. We aim to educate students to be sensible, aspiring, and disciplined young people who can conduct themselves honourably and contribute to the well-being of society and humankind. To optimize students’ learning experience, the school has jointly organized activities with external organizations at lunch-time, after school and on OLE Days. The activities organized are of a wide variety such as Legco and museums visits, study skills workshops, creative thinking skills programmes, leadership training programmes, music and drama shows. <br>As reading is essential and beneficial to students learning, the school has put strong emphasis on nurturing good reading habits, especially among the junior form students. To promote reading and to help students to build a solid foundation, Chinese and English extensive reading lessons are introduced in the junior forms, extensive reading award scheme is conducted by the School Library, good books are shared at the morning assemblies and book fairs are organized from time to time. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 3X. A total of 11 elective subjects plus M1 / M2 are offered.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Junior form curriculum: Focusing on building a solid foundation and life-long learning skills of students. To enhance students’ language proficiency, school-based English curriculum of Literature in English and Dramatic English are provided, while our school-based Chinese curriculum puts strong emphasis on Classical Chinese with training on writing and poem recitation. In addition, students are equipped with a variety of learning skills; for instance, promotion of STEM education In S2 and development of students' high order thinking skills in S.3. Moral and valued education is strengthened through Life Education curriculum and class teacher periods. <br>Senior form curriculum: A total of 11 elective subjects plus M1/M2 are offered. Apart from strengthening students’ self-directed learning skills by pre-lesson preparation and daily revision, various subjects also make efforts in developing students’ high-order thinking skills. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
To cater for students' learning diversity, enrichment programmes. Programmes and remedial classes have been organized for students with different learning abilities.<br>In addition, Student Counselling, Students Support Unit and Moral, Civic & National Education Unit work closely to provide counselling, guidance services and to cultivate the concept of inclusion among our students. School social workers and the Educational Psychologist of EDB also play the role of supporting frontline teachers, providing professional assessment and counselling for students referred by teachers. Teachers actively participated in professional development courses to keep them abreast of latest resources and understand the needs of individual students to provide appropriate assistance. In teaching and learning, clear guidelines and requirements are set out in lesson observations and curriculum design and arrangements. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Our Student Support Unit consists of a SEN co-ordinator and counselling teachers who have received different levels SEN in-service training offered by the EDB. By utilizing the Learning Support Grant, various measures have been implemented to cater for the students with special educational needs, such as adapting the curriculum and assessments, arranging speech therapy and art therapy sessions, hiring a clinical psychologist, organizing social skills training group, horticultural therapeutic group and positive leadership training, participating in Autism support network and devising individual education plans. Moreover, the Student Support Unit collaborates with the school social workers and the educational psychologist in evaluating and offering personalized support to students in need. The Student Support Unit also keeps close contact with the parents to follow up the student cases and arrange related seminars for the parents. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
The school works closely with the parents and an effective partnership has been developed. To enhance communication, school news is disseminated to parents regularly through The Ringing Ten. <br>Parent-Teacher Association has been long-established. Co-working with our Counselling Unit and school social workers, the PTA organized parent education seminars and workshops all year round. Moreover, various leisure activities have been arranged to strengthen communication among the parents. |
| School Ethos |
With the strong commitment and dedication of teachers, our school has established five characteristics. <br>1. Simplicity – Simplicity and morality of students are always our key concerns. Our students are diligent, respectful, obedience and well-disciplined.<br>2. Good public exam results – Our students have consistently achieved good results in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) and the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) throughout the years, and the outstanding performance sustains in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE). Students have solid foundation and are well-prepared for their future studies and work.<br>3. Remarkable achievements in extra-curricular activities – Students actively participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and numerous awards have been achieved in Speech Festival, Music Festival, sports competitions and visual arts competitions, etc. many of our sports players (Handball, Badminton and Basketball) have become representatives of Hong Kong. <br>4. Outstanding uniform groups – St John Ambulance Cadet, St John Nursing Cadet, and Girl Guide are cradles for student leaders. <br>5. Rich cultural education – The school aims at developing students’ cultural qualities. Our school campus is full of cultural elements and Cultural Week is organized for students every year. |
| School Development Plan |
1. To enhance the effectiveness of instruction.<br>2. To strengthen students' learning efficiency.<br>3. To strengthen moral and value education and promote diverse student development. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
The school highly values about the continuous professional development of our teachers. Staff development seminars and workshops corresponding to school development and teachers’ needs have been arranged throughout the year to enhance teachers’ personal qualities as well as their teaching skills. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Apart from emphasizing students' conduct and academic excellence, we encourage students to actively participate in various extra-curricular activities. We have organized a 3-day Other Learning Experience (OLE) Days and other outreach activities, so as to maintain a good balance between study and leisure. To widen student' exposure and to bring their talent into full play, "One-person-one-activity" and“One-person-one-sport” campaigns are carried out in the junior form. For further details, please refer to our school website. |
