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 help pupils develop and apply an ever-improving understanding of how language is organized, used and learned.

Strategies

To create a language rich environment to engage and motivate students to use English.

To provide opportunities for students to practise the English language in a variety of contexts effectively.

To develop students’ positive attitudes towards learning English through meaningful and purposeful activities.

To implement an English curriculum relevant to the individual needs of all students.

Features of our school-based curriculum

1.  Under the English Enhancement Grant Scheme for Primary Schools, we can enrich the English language environment by

     conducting more English language activities, developing more quality English language learning resources for students,

     promoting reading across the curriculum and enhancing e-learning.

2.  With the support service of School-based Curriculum Development (English Language) in Primary School by Education

     Bureau, the P.1 – 2 school-based English curriculum has been established last year. The P.3 – 4 school-based English

     curriculum will start this year. 

3.  Primary Literacy Programme – Reading and Writing (PLP-RW) is carried out for P.1 – 3 in order to enhance the reading

     and writing.

2017-2018 English Activities

Date	Activity	Objective
Whole year (recess and lunch break)	NET Chat	We provide opportunities for students to practise oral English with our NETs.
Every Tuesday	Speech Festival(solo speaking and choral speaking)	We offer the opportunity for students to develop an interest in public speaking and help to lay a strong foundation for their future.
Every Tuesday	English Drama	This activity enhances students' emotional, social and cognitive development. It also helps to develop imagination, self-confidence, concentration, cooperation and communication skills.
Morning Assembly	Class Sharing and Performance	We provide a platform for students to build their confidence in communication and presentation.
Second Term	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.
October, 2017	Calligraphy Competition	Students learn to appreciate the art of calligraphy and experience the personal satisfaction gained through competition.
October, 2017	English Week – Hooty Halloween	Students have the opportunity to learn English language and culture within an authentic, linguistically rich and fun environment.

2016-2017 English Activities

Date	Activity	Objective
Whole year (morning)	Morning Chat	We provide opportunities for students to practice oral English with our NETs.
Every Thursday	English Drama	The activity enhances students' emotional, social and cognitive development. They also help to develop students' imagination, self-confidences, concentration, cooperation and communication skills.
Morning Assembly	Class Sharing and Performance	We provide a platform for students to build their confidence in public speaking.
October, 2016	Calligraphy Competition	Students enjoy the art of calligraphy in the competition.
October, 2016	English Week – Hooty Halloween	With the language rich environment, students learn English when they take part in interesting activities.