英文科

Aims

To develop pupils an ever-improving capability to use English, to think and communicate, to acquire, develop and apply knowledge.
To aid students’ understanding of how language is acquired, organized and used emphasising on the four-core language-learning fundamentals of writing, reading, listening and speaking skills.
To help pupils develop and apply an ever-improving understanding of how language is organized, used and learned.

To enhance the English Curriculum via Drama Education and learn life skills such as cooperating with others, speaking publicly, being creative and imaginative etc.

Strategies
To create a language rich and innovative environment by using situational learning strategies to engage and motivate students to use English.
To provide greater opportunities for pupils to use English for purposeful communication both inside and outside the classroom.
To enhance learning effectiveness through cross-curricular reading and engaging phonics program.

To implement a fun, engaging, task-based course that helps students not only develop the essential language skills, but also expands their knowledge and broaden their horizons by incorporating cultural elements, and STEM topics, helping them to become active global citizens and self-directed leaners.

Features of our school-based curriculum
We enrich the English language environment with a brand-new Life Experiential Learning Centre in school through conducting more interactive and fun activities such as cooking and orienteering, which giving our students the confidence to converse comfortably in English.

1. In lower primary, we provide a highly engaging, structured, synthetic phonics program. It accelerates learning by allowing students to learn new graphemes by using colour-coding and multi-sensory teaching approach to create confidence and a love of learning.
2. We motivate students to read more and read deeper with a critical eye to explore topics and relate texts to their daily lives.
3. Under the guidance of the Education Bureau, we have also implemented a primary literacy program (PLP-R/W) for P1 to P3, which focuses on reading and writing, real-life tasked based learning and the comprehensive integration of all language skills, to improve the literacy levels of the students.
4. The Net Scheme provides an authentic environment for students to learn English. Native English teachers work with local English teachers to develop the curricula, innovative learning and teaching methods, materials, and activities suited to the needs of local students.
5. We promote cross-curricular reading and maximises students’ exposure to a wide range of text types.

2023 - 2024 English Activities

Date	Activity	Objective
Whole Year	Read with NETs	We provide opportunities for students to practise oral English with our NETs through games and reading time.
Whole Year	Campus TV	Campus TV is used to produce English videos on topics such as song dedication and storytelling to engage students in an authentic, practical and functional use of English language.
Whole Year	Class Sharing and Performance	We provide a platform for students to build their confidence in communication and presentation during morning assembly.
OLE Session	English Drama	This activity enhances students' emotional, social and cognitive development. It also helps to develop imagination, self-confidence, concentration, cooperation and communication skills.
OLE Session	Master Chef / Cultural Learning / Little Reporter	Using various interactive activities to facilitate language learning with students. These help students to apply the language in different contexts.
October, 2023	English Week	Students have the opportunity to learn English language and culture within an authentic, linguistically rich and fun environment.
November to December, 2023	Speech Festival (solo speaking)	We offer the opportunity for students to develop an interest in public speaking and help to lay a strong foundation for their future.