English Language

Learning Objectives

Our English department is committed to promoting effective teaching practices and collaborating with other EMI subject departments to support students' learning. We evaluate student performance and explore their capabilities in English, aiming to improve their proficiency and performance in public exams. We create an English-rich environment that enhances their interest in the language, fostering high student engagement and providing ample opportunities for verbalization of ideas. We actively encourage students' participation in competitions, stretching their potential and increasing their exposure to new opportunities.

 

Our team

Department Head:

Ms Angie Leung

Department Members:

Mr Jimmy Cheung (NET)

Ms Monica Chan

Ms Angie Chung

Ms Kelly Ho (RaC Coordinator)

Ms Carrie Kung

Ms Susanna Kwan

Ms. Cathy Lau

Ms Michelle Wong

Teaching Assistant: Ms Rena Au

 

Student Teams

The English Department has various student teams that are specifically designed to stretch students' potential in English. These student teams not only provide opportunities for personal growth and skill development but also contribute to building a vibrant English-learning community within our school. We encourage students to join these teams, embrace challenges, and unlock their potential in a supportive and inspiring environment.

 

A.

English Ambassadors
Our English Ambassadors team comprises passionate and talented students who actively promote English language learning and cultural exchange within the school community. They organize events, workshops, and activities to foster a love for English and create a supportive environment for language development.

 

Team building activities

 

Training

   
B.

English Debate

The English Debate team offers a competitive and intellectually stimulating platform for students to refine their critical thinking, research, and public speaking skills. Through participating in debates, students learn effective communication, logical reasoning, and persuasive techniques.

   
C. TOPs TV
TOPs TV is an exciting student team that focuses on multimedia production and broadcasting. Students get hands-on experience in producing English-language videos, interviews, and documentaries, developing their creativity, teamwork, and technical skills. They bring engaging content and captivating stories to our school community.
   
D. TOPscoop (School Newspapers)
Students involved in TOPscoop (our Newspaper Team) contribute to the creation and publication of our school newspaper, showcasing their talents in writing, journalism, and editorial work. They cover important school events, share student achievements, and express their perspectives on various topics.

 

Activities

  1. Form activities
    At our school, S1-5 students actively participate in at least two form activities each year, directly related to their learning topics and skills. These activities include inter-class competitions, where representatives compete with each other, fostering a sense of healthy competition and enabling students to apply their knowledge in practical settings. Through these engaging activities, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills while enjoying a dynamic learning environment.

 

  1. Seasonal activities
    To promote interdisciplinary learning, our English department collaborates with various EMI subject departments to organize activities that allow students to apply what they have learned in their subject lessons and connect that knowledge with their daily life experiences. These collaborative efforts extend to departments such as History, Integrated Science, Technology and Living, Mathematics, Geography, Citizenship, Economics, and Society. By integrating knowledge and perspectives from different subjects, we provide students with an educational experience that enhances their understanding and makes learning more meaningful and relevant.

     

    Alchemy Turning Copper into Gold (with IS Department)

     
     
    Lava Lamp (with IS Department)
     
     
    Chinese Sesame Puff Making 1 (with T&L Department)
       
     
    Fun Day
     
     
     
     
    Dim sum model making
     

 

  1. Internal and external competitions
    To broaden students' horizons, we enroll them in various internal and external competitions, including public speaking, writing, movie making, and poetry. Through relevant training and support, our students have achieved remarkable results, showcasing their talents and skills while gaining valuable experience. These competitions foster creativity, critical thinking, and English language proficiency, instilling confidence and a passion for self-expression.
     

    Speech Festival, Hong Kong Secondary Schools Debating Competitions, Poetry Remake Competition, The GlobalWE Essay Contest

     

    Time to Talk Public Speaking Competition – Champion

     

    Filmit Competition – Champion (Documentary)

     

Curriculum (learning topics)

Junior curriculum

In our junior curriculum, we promote multimodal learning by incorporating four projects that engage students in understanding and creating multimodal texts. These projects include tasks such as designing infographic posters featuring inspiring individuals and creating webpages for movie reviews. In our language arts curriculum, we explore fiction and non-fiction, drama, and poetry, fostering creativity and literary appreciation. In addition to the four language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), we place emphasis on building a strong foundation in grammar and ensuring students develop accuracy in their language use.

Syllabus

 

Core Curriculum (topics)

Language Arts Curriculum

S1

Nice to Meet You

Take Away my Takeaway Hong Kong (Multimodal Text Project)

Just for Fun

Sport for All (Multimodal Text Project)

Amazing Experiences

Poetry

Drama:
Five One-Act Plays

Fiction:
Charlotte’s Web

Non-fiction:

Take Away my Takeaways Hong Kong

S2

Green Living

Inspiring People (Multimodal Text Project)

Animal Friends

It’s Showtime (Multimodal Text Project)

Looking Good

Helping Others

Non-fiction:

Malala

Drama:

The Witches: A Set of Plays

S3

Feeling Good

Mysteries and Secrets

In Business

Our Heritage

Life in the Future

Non-fiction:

Front Desk

 

Senior curriculum

Our curriculum prioritizes DSE skills training, seamlessly integrating language arts and non-language arts modules into the core curriculum. Students are required to demonstrate their abilities through diverse assessments, such as group projects and team speeches. This approach prepares them to confidently express themselves in both written and spoken forms and equips them with the skills to tackle new and unexpected tasks. Moreover, students learn to synthesize information and effectively use language in real-world settings, transcending the boundaries of exams and embracing practical applications.

 

Core Curriculum (topics)

Integrated language arts and non-language arts modules

S4

Hand in Hand

For the Fun of it

Home Sweet Home

Culture Creatures

Popular Cultures

S5

Sci-tech

Our Society

Life Lessons

Big Business

Workplace Communication

Social Issues

S6

DSE / Internal paper drilling