Whole-school Language Policy:
The school adopts English as the teaching medium in all classes and for all subjects except Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Putonghua and Citizenship and Social Development.

Learning and Teaching Strategies:
It has always been our mission to provide a quality education which emphasizes interaction in teaching and learning. We are also devoted to the development of information technology, as seen in the establishment of the MMLC. This, together with our varied teaching activities which enhance creativity and widen horizons, provides our students with a pleasurable learning experience. The junior curriculum aims at laying a solid foundation in students whereas the senior one stresses the cultivation of multi-intelligence. The school promotes reading through the English Extensive Reading Scheme, the Chinese Extensive Reading Scheme, and a Reading Club.

School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Our school offers subjects in science, arts and business, totalling 109 combinations.
2. Curriculum highlights:
(a) The curriculum of most subjects at junior secondary level is modified to facilitate smooth transition to the senior secondary level.
(b) Notes and exercises in some subjects are specially designed to suit students’ levels.
(c) We offer tutorial classes for junior students who are weaker in Chinese, English and Mathematics respectively. We also organize summer classes in Chinese, English and Mathematics for F.1, F.2 and F.3 students to prepare them for the NSS curriculum.
(d) Mathematics and Science training classes are run to boost students’ interest and skills in the subjects.
(e) A tailor-made syllabus is designed for Learning Skills to help F.1 students explore helpful skills in their secondary studies.
(f) Reading schemes are conducted in some subjects to enhance students’ interest in reading and understanding of the subjects.
(g) Outside classroom activities are organized in some subjects to sustain students’ interest in topics learnt.
(h) Project learning is done on a cross-subjects scale.
(i) Online exercises are prepared for students.

Development of the Four Key Tasks:
In line with the curriculum goals established according to students' needs and curriculum reform imperatives, our school strategically incorporates the development of the 4 key tasks into the curriculum. To cultivate students' interest in reading, diverse reading schemes and activities are launched jointly with different subjects and clubs by the library. Scholarships and awards are provided for the best readers, and a Reading Corner is set up. The availability of MMLC, IT supporting staff, computer rooms helps to create an environment conducive to using IT for teaching and learning. Interactive learning is also encouraged through information exchanges on Intranet folders of various subjects. Project learning has been widely adopted among subjects. The school library provides support for teachers and students in gathering information and conducting project learning activities. Moreover, the curriculum of moral and civic education is specially modified to suit the needs of all students and is provided through various activities, such as visits, exhibitions, talks, quizzes, flag-raising ceremonies, etc.

Life Planning Education:
Our school aims at helping students to plan their paths after graduation according to their abilities, interests and talents. In 2022, 98% of our F.6 students furthered their studies at post secondary level. 86.5% of our students obtained a JUPAS offer and 35.9% of them were admitted to the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong. Furthermore, 33.3% of the students were admitted to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Our school provided personality tests and academic aptitude assessments for junior form students to discover their potentials and prepare for elective subject selection in F.3. Students were encouraged to participate in volunteer services, career visits, university taster programmes and job experiencing programmes so as to explore different career development opportunities.
Senior form students were given chance to join activities like mock interview, alumni sharing sessions, admission talks, university visits to equip students with knowledge and skills for career planning. Group and individual counseling would be conducted to assist students in subject selection under JUPAS and applications of various post-secondary programmes. Talks on multiple pathways and newsletters with career information were also delivered to parents regularly.

Details: http://www.plkno1whc.edu.hk/plan/annual_sch_plan.htm