Whole-school Language Policy:
English is the main medium of instruction. After-school enhancement courses are arranged for students who have a weaker English foundation so that more attention and support will be given to raise their English Language competence. In order to enrich the English speaking environment, a variety of interactive English Language activities are organized outside the classroom to maximize students’ exposure to English and to provide them ample opportunities to use the language. Examples are English For All, English Broadcast, Inter-class drama competitions and so on.

Learning and Teaching Strategies:
The school emphasizes the importance of nurturing students' ability to learn. With more teacher-student and student-student interactions, students are nurtured to be collaborative, responsible, inquisitive and proactive learners. The quality of teaching is enhanced through systematic teacher development programs which enable teachers to review and reflect their existing teaching practices and learn new ones. Collaboration among teachers is encouraged and peer observation among teachers is a common practice. In order to shape a supportive learning environment for students to be 21st century learners, we have also installed fibre-optic cables and there is full access to WiFi in every corner of the school campus to support learning and teaching.

School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. Students can choose 3 electives from 13 subjects.
2. Curriculum highlights: In order to reach the goal of developing students into well-educated people who are able to meet the demands and challenges of the 21st century, the curriculum is designed with the following emphases: Enabling students to attain knowledge and skills in diverse fields so that they will be able to actively explore their own academic pursuits and career paths. Developing students into self-directed learners so that they can be collaborative, responsible, inquisitive and proactive. Designing a vertical curriculum in all subjects to bridge the junior and senior levels.

Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. Language across the curriculum: Subject teachers, besides teaching subject content, also focus on enhancing students' English Language competence in reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. There is collaboration across the curriculum to help align the teaching curriculum to cater for the language needs of students. 2. Reading to Learn: In order to enhance students' reading skills, to enrich their knowledge and to keep students informed of local and international current issues, students are given opportunities to share their reading experiences. 3. Self-directed learning: The school has created a Self-Directed Learning (SDL) environment and through peer learning circles, engaging students in diverse learning experiences and challenging their academic capacities. 4. Religious, Moral and Civic Education: The school is committed to upholding and passing on the core values of Truth, Love, Life, Family and Justice to our students and seeks to fulfill this mission through a series of whole personal development programs on school liturgies, moral and civic education activities, talks or workshops on the Basic Law and human rights, the appreciation of Chinese History, culture and civilization. All these programs aim to foster among students a positive attitude towards life and a conscience imbued with the following qualities: to cherish life, be discerning, be responsible, be persevering, be respectful, love God and love one another. 5. Information Technology for Interactive Learning: (a) The school provides immense opportunities for students to get access to IT facilities, including mobile devices, WiFi network and optic fibers. (b) The school's Intranet is both an e-learning platform and a central repository of teaching and learning materials. It provides students with channels to discuss with teachers and peers and to facilitate their self-learning. Students are encouraged to incorporate IT skills in their assignments and projects.

Life Planning Education:
School-wide career and life planning activities are arranged for S.1-S.6 students both in and outside school to broaden their horizons, to develop their skills and proper values towards work and studies and to develop their career aspirations. All these correspond to their personal abilities, interests and values so that they can be better prepared to make informed and responsible choices. Thus, they are able to make the best of the opportunities ahead. Activities organized include thematic talks, career and tertiary institutions visits, job shadowing, an alumni mentorship scheme and individual consultation service.

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