To enable students to develop an ever-improving capability to use English, the overall curriculum aims are:
- to think and communicate;
- to acquire, develop and apply knowledge;
- to respond and give expression to experience;
and within these contexts, to develop and apply an ever-increasing understanding of how language is organized, used and learned.
As a school using English as a medium of instruction, we put language excellence at the heart of our mission. We strongly promote biliteracy and trilingualism to advance students’ proficiency for personal growth, intellectual development, and future pathways in study and work.
To support diverse learning needs, we implement a streaming policy that places students into appropriate groups based on their English proficiency. We celebrate students’ achievements by publishing exemplary writing in school anthologies and magazines, further boosting interest and confidence in English. To help new S1 students adapt to learning through English, we run a Pre-S1 Summer Bridging Course each year, which significantly strengthens their confidence and academic performance.
Beyond classroom learning, we offer a rich array of English activities each year, giving students ample opportunities to showcase their talents. Signature programmes include Campus TV (Chinese and English channels), the English Ambassadors Team, the English Magazine Team, English Debate Teams, and English Choral Speaking Teams. As a member of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals school network, our students frequently welcome guests from around the world, honing their hospitality skills and using English in authentic, real-life settings.
We further broaden students’ horizons through activities and competitions that cultivate language arts and cultural appreciation. Highlights include English Festivals, book exhibitions, multimedia performances, HKDSE analysis seminars, language arts appreciation sessions, the Book Café, the Inter-House English Quiz Show, and English Fun Day. Study tours are organised every year to deepen students’ exposure to English-speaking environments, enhance language competence, and encourage students to use English confidently in daily life.
