Whole-school Language Policy:
English language will diffuse through all curriculum planning and implementation other than Chinese Language, Chinese History and Putonghua lessons. To enrich and strengthen the acquisition of English in a life-like and rich learning environment, non-curriculum measures are put in place to expose our students to the context of English Day Camp, weekly English Day activities, English Passport Incentive Scheme to encourage active and interactive communication and other supportive curriculum measures designed by the whole-school teaching team. Putonghua training for Cantonese speaking students is enhanced through school enrichment programmes similar to that of English on top of school curriculum. Regular publications of the English magazine and Chinese anthology have also extended students’ learning experiences.

Learning and Teaching Strategies:
On the whole school planning level, a three-dimensional approach is put in place an integrated bundle of knowledge, generic skills and values of learning. Tailor-made materials are designed to ensure lessons are conducted effectively in the cycle of ‘preview – showcase – discussion – feedback’ for the success of both teachers and students. Active learning is the ultimate goal for individual students with the assistance of state-of-the-art learning equipment and technologies - classroom computers; projectors, smart boards and WiFi900 Scheme. Internet connection enables interactions between teachers and students in all learning circumstances. To enhance students’ learning effectiveness, learning foundation is built on learning strategies which focus on note taking techniques, revision necessities, research abilities and memory-through-understanding approaches. Within the strength of traditional subjects in the junior level, elementary substances extracted from the senior forms such as the subject of Liberal Studies for junior form students could open up the learning horizons of young learners. They are prepared for critical thinking on close-ups of social issues and world affairs. Hence, solid foundation is established for more challenging school-based studies and researches in the senior form curriculum.

School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X. Include: Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts.
2. Curriculum highlights: Bridging Course: our school offers Chinese, English, Mathematics, Integrated Humanities and Integrated Science Bridging Course for S.1 students. After-school Tutorials: With the support from After School Care Programme, our school offers school-based and district-based after-school tutorials. The tutorials offer Chinese, English and Mathematics enhancement courses for our junior form students. Arts Development: our Chinese and Western orchestra, Choir, Marching band, guitar and dancing groups offers varieties of learning experience. Cultural Studies: we organize different China or overseas study groups for students to broaden their horizons. Life Planning: our Career Day and High Table Dinner bring different information on studying and working to our students.

Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Moral and Civic Education are major cores of our education values on top of academic excellence. We have designed our in-school ‘Yes I can’ programme to encourage persistence and commitment on good deeds. Learning through reading is effective in promoting writing skills and a good life-long habit in self- enrichment. Through ‘Reading across curriculum’ projects and various promotional awards, students are fully exposed to the joy of reading and hence their writing skills and critical thinking skills would undoubtedly be raised. Project learning strategies are implemented through museum visits and outdoor activities of all nature. Through careful groupings and guidance involving all teachers, students learn all kinds of generic skills as required in their junior years of S.1 and S.2. Teaching and learning resources are well documented in the e-class intranet for easy access for both teachers and students.

Life Planning Education:
The career team puts a great emphasis on developing the life skills of students through organizing various activities such as Career Day, High Table Dinner, Talks on interview and communication skills, and Cross-border Visits. The school expects that these schemes can allow students together with their families to map out proper career paths and get the latest information about further study and the work environment.

Details: http://www.cchpwss.edu.hk/subjects/subjects.htm