| Language Policy |
Biliteracy and trilingualism are emphasized in our school and we aim to create an effective language learning environment. Besides native English teachers, the English Corner also creates a platform for students to improve speaking skills by talking to our NET and engaging in English learning activities. Meanwhile, students are welcome to chat with our native Putonghua teacher after class. In addition, diversified language learning activities, such as Speech Festival (English, Putonghua & Cantonese), Drama Festival (Cantonese & Putonghua) etc, are organized in order to provide more opportunities to exercise biliteracy and trilingualism. Our school also implements free programs, e.g., after-class tutorials, English Enhancement Program, and Enrichment & Remedial Classes. Furthermore, we cultivate reading habits of our students and encourage them to take part in Writing Competitions. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
Our school adopts a student-centred approach, embraces diversified learning modes and nurtures students’ self-learning ability. According to students’ learning abilities & needs, we have adopted small class teaching and tailor-made the curriculum. Apart from classroom learning, we encourage students to participate in outdoor learning to broaden their horizons. Teachers are encouraged to conduct collaborative lesson preparation & peer lesson observation, which allow them to share strategies & skills in increasing learning effectiveness. We implement the BYOD policy to encourage wiser use of e-learning platforms and flipped classroom strategy. All subject departments have adopted e-learning strategies to enhance teaching effectiveness. Furthermore, we provide small-group enrichment/remedial programs for students of different abilities to sharpen their thinking & study skills. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Our school offers more than 15 elective subjects in senior form.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Our school offers a broad and balanced school-based curriculum. To cater for diverse learning needs of students, we tailor-made the syllabus. We encourage students to go beyond classroom learning and broaden their learning experiences. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
Student Support Committee stream students into small classes according to their abilities & needs. In some form levels, Chinese, English & Mathematics Departments adopt split-class teaching. The curriculum, pedagogical strategies & assessments are adjusted when needed. Besides providing After-school Tutorials & Enrichment Programs, lessons are tailored to suit different learning needs. We provide a range of learning experiences to unleash students’ potential. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Student Support Committee is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the whole school approach to integrated education. Members include Vice-Principal, Counseling Master, SENCO, Chinese/English/Mathematics teachers, counselor, social workers & educational psychologist. We use the Learning Support Grant & Grant for Supporting NCS Students with SEN to offer professional support, e.g. recruiting teaching assistants, speech therapy, clinical psychology service, literacy class, individual education plan and art class. We circulate SEN support information to teachers so that they can tailor the curriculum and review students’ progress through panel meetings & collaborative lesson preparation. We provide special examination arrangements for students in need, e.g. extra time, special venue & speech-to-text software. We also organize a variety of personal growth programs & inclusion activities to boost students’ confidence and foster an inclusive culture on campus, including talks, movies & Adventure-Ship Buddies Program . We keep in touch with parents of SEN students through calls, meetings & student support records. Parents can obtain relevant information and express their views through these channels of home-school communication & cooperation. Besides support from a school-based educational psychologist of Po Leung Kuk, we encourage teachers to undertake continuing professional development and share their experiences to upgrade our student support capabilities. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
Our school promotes home-school cooperation. We build close partnerships with parents through the Parent-Teacher Association and other avenues so that students can develop in a healthy and happy environment. Every year, the Parent-Teacher Association runs various activities to consolidate the relationship of parents and teachers. Activities include Annual General Meeting, Thematic Talks, Workshops, Family Day Trips and publication of Newsletters. These activities keep parents informed about education tips and strategies. |
| School Ethos |
Our school motto is ‘Be brave, perseverant, modest and harmonious’. We aim to foster a caring, inclusive and academically rigorous culture. Our school integrates discipline, guidance counseling, life education, co-curricular activities and life planning to help students develop the right attitudes and values, build self-esteem, learn happily and grow up healthily. Besides, there are 2 or 3 class-teachers for S.1-S.5 class. Discipline and counseling coordinators are also available for taking care of students’ needs. |
| School Development Plan |
1. Our school attaches importance to students’ academic and moral development. We help students set goals, plan for the future, and develop self-discipline and self-esteem.<br>2. To enhance students’ learning effectiveness, our school provides a language-rich environment for learning English. We uncover students’ potential based on their abilities and interests, and cater for their whole-person development. <br>3. Continue to foster a positive school culture to shape students' healthy development in body, mind and spirit.<br>4. Collaborate with tertiary institutes and other business sectors to organize activities that broaden students’ horizons, for example, ‘Rotary Adopt A School Programme’, ‘Project WeCan’, and 'Work-attachment Programme’.<br>5. Promote e-learning and encourage students to make the most of e-learning platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Google to enhance learning effectiveness and enable self-directed & extended learning.<br>6. Strengthen cross-curricular collaboration and collaboration between curriculum and committees to help students enhance self-confidence and plan for their future.<br> |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
Our school strives to become a professional learning community and encourages teachers to join teacher networks and collaborative projects organized by EDB or tertiary institutions. We capitalize on internal and external resources to offer a variety of professional training to teachers and create space for them to engage in professional exchanges such as educational research, focus lesson observation and teachers’ sharing, so that they can reach consensus on effective pedagogy and student support, keep up with the latest educational trends and teach more effectively. Our Principal and teachers have been invited to share their experiences with other educators. |
| Life-wide Learning |
Our Co-curricular Activities Committee aims to develop multiple intelligence so that students can reach their individual potential in “Ethics, Intellect, Physical Development, Social Skills and Aesthetics”. Our School offers more than 30 co-curricular activities for our students. These activities include academics, music, sports, arts and social services. Students may choose suitable activities based on their interests and aptitudes to uncover their potential, build confidence and perseverance, learn problem solving skills and achieve broad and balanced development. All S.1 students are asked to participate in “One Student One Uniform Service Group” or “ One Student One School Team”, which is designed to provide a balanced and all-round education for our students. Major school events such as Multi-Intelligence Program, Sports Day, Learning Day, and Talent Show are held annually to provide a platform for our students to show their talents and develop their potential. Student bodies, including Student Union and Four Houses, train students’ leadership, communication, problem solving and collaboration skills. |
