Objectives:
- To strengthen students’ problem-solving and generic skills.
- To encourage students to maintain positive value and attitude in their daily life based on Catholic core values.
- To develop students’ competence in using the four language skills encompassing listening, speaking, writing and reading.
- To help students develop independent learning capabilities by incorporating the ‘Four Key Tasks’ – Reading to Learn, Project Learning, Information Technology for Interactive Learning and Moral and Civic Education – into the English curriculum.
English Activities
English Week is an interesting and fun annual event dedicated to celebrating and enhancing our students’ proficiency and enthusiasm for the English language. This provides a vibrant platform for immersive language experiences through a diverse range of engaging activities, including Spelling Bee, storytelling sessions, poetry recitations, drama performances, tongue twister competitions, creative writing competitions, craft making and interactive language game counters.
During lunchtime, students can play popular English board games, join lively storytelling circles to share and listen to tales in English, and participate in energetic song singing sessions. These relaxed yet engaging options create a joyful atmosphere for spontaneous conversation and peer interaction. In parallel, our specially designed simulation activities—highlighting the ever-popular Hoi Fan Supermarket—allow students to step into realistic scenarios as customers or shop assistants, practising essential phrases for shopping and handling transactions. Together, these activities transform ordinary lunchtime into dynamic opportunities for immersive learning and cultural enjoyment.
Different festive activities are prepared throughout the school year, blending cultural traditions with joyful English language practice to create memorable and immersive experiences for our students. The celebrations come alive with festive game stalls offering interactive challenges, engaging storytelling sessions, hands-on craft making to create seasonal decorations and Hoi Fan Music Station, where students dedicate cheerful songs to friends and teachers in English and spread warmth and love through music and kind words. These festive engagements not only celebrate diverse cultures but also provide authentic opportunities for students to express themselves confidently in English while fostering joy, creativity, and a sense of togetherness.
Our school participates in the ‘Story to Stage’ Puppetry Competition. Through engaging workshops and guided preparation, participants develop creativity, teamwork, storytelling skills, and confidence in oral English expression. Our students have actively engaged in this exciting opportunity, showcasing their talents and contributing to the vibrant celebration of language and performance arts.
Our school actively participates in the SCOLAR English Alliance, partnering with the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) and institutions such as CUHK’s Centre for Language Education and Multiliteracies Research. Through this collaboration, students enjoy specialised e-writing workshops that develop 21st-century digital writing skills and creative expression. We also offer engaging language lab and story quest sessions featuring interactive STEAM storytelling, puppet-based communication, and e-learning activities to boost conversational confidence.
School-based Curriculum
