Whole-school Language Policy:
Our school places great emphasis on developing students’ biliteracy and trilingualism and Extended Learning Activities (ELA). This year, History, Geography, Technology and Living, Design and Applied Technology, Visual Arts, Mathematics and Integrated Science lessons are conducted in English in some S.1 classes. Moreover, History, Geography, Technology and Living, Design and Applied Technology and Visual Arts lessons are also conducted in English in some S.2 classes. To enhance students' English language proficiency, our students have an exchange programme with international school students after school. Through the exchange programme, students can increase their confidence and ability in using English.
It is our belief that speech training is an effective way to help students master languages. Choral Speaking teams of English, Cantonese and Putonghua have been set up in junior forms. Students represent our school in Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival, and various speaking and drama competitions. Our students have been awarded Championships in various categories in Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival. We also encourage students to actively participate in writing contests, public speaking contests, debate competitions and drama competitions and students achieve outstanding results in competitions.

Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Through joining the 'School-based Support Programme' of Education Bureau and collaborating with the Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools, our school has been promoting Self-directed Learning and e-Learning by taking full advantage of 'Small Class Teaching'. All the classrooms are equipped with an 86-inch 'Interactive Whiteboard' to enhance students' learning efficacy. Various kinds of reading activities are in place to cultivate the reading culture in school. A subject-based reading programme is implemented to increase students’ exposure to different reading genres and subject knowledge. Besides, students’ reading habit is developed and general knowledge is constructed through the morning reading programme and different kinds of book sharing activities. A 'Reading to Learn' lesson is in place in S.4 and S.5 to improve students' reading and writing abilities. To foster STEM education, students are provided with ample opportunities to learn more about science, technology and mathematics, and take part in various inter-school competitions.

School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X. In addition to taking the 4 core subjects, senior form students can choose from 12 electives according to their own interests. Various English and elite programmes are conducted on Saturdays to cater for students' interests and needs.
2. Curriculum highlights:
(1) Mastering two languages and three dialects;
(2) Equipping students with broad knowledge base;
(3) Developing multiple intelligences;
(4) Building a healthy lifestyle; active participation in school activities;
(5) Cultivating a vision in life-planning; nurturing a positive learning attitude;
(6) Becoming a civic-minded citizen; nurturing oneself so as to reach out to others.

Development of the Four Key Tasks:
The theme of the Three-Year School Plan (2021-24): Nurturing oneself through diversified learning, Reaching out to others through giving back to society
1. To learn enthusiastically, explore knowledge, pursue truthfulness and innovation
2. To develop diversified talents, care for the community, and embrace challenges
To learn enthusiastically and explore knowledge, our school promotes ‘Self-directed Learning’ and ‘e-Learning’ to broaden students’ horizons and enhance their learning motivation. Each year, the two 'Life-wide Learning Days' and subject-based co-curricular activities such as workplace visits, S.1 excursion to Central and Sheung Wan, and S.2 and S.4 cross-border learning trips provide enriched opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills in community work. With the support from 'Project WeCan' of Wharf Limited, our students are actively involved in a whole array of inter-school and territory-wide competitions. All these endeavours facilitate the creation of a promising future.
In addition, tutorial classes such as Saturday English and Mentorship Programmes in junior forms, HKDSE elite classes, remedial classes, and TSA preparation classes are organised to enhance students' learning efficacy.

Life Planning Education:
To foster students’ life planning, a ‘Life Planning Resources Centre’ has been set up and a 'Life Planning Handbook' has been devised to help students identify personal development goals. In collaboration with different subjects and departments as well as various organisations, a whole array of career and life planning activities are arranged to enable students to undergo diversified learning experiences and set personal goals for their future.
Through Project WeCan, students participate in a whole series of life planning activities including Workplace Visits, Mentorship Scheme and Job Tasting Programme. Through the summer internship programme at the subsidiaries of Wheelock Properties Limited and Wharf Limited, our students can grow and learn, as well as gain a better understanding of the daily operation of business.

Details: https://www.nyss.edu.hk/