St. Margaret’s Co-educational

English Secondary & Primary School

Parents’ Briefing Session19 June 2010

Aims•To understand the curriculum, activities and information about the School in 2010-2011

•To reinforce the communication between parents and the School

Message from Message from Mrs. Grace

TamPrincipal

Common Objectiveson Outcome of Students

Caring

Enthusiastic

Positive

All-round

Independent, positiveresponsible 21st CenturyGlobal Citizen with an internationalperspective and ability to solve problems and face challenges with confidence

共同目標：學生表現Caring具愛心Enthusiastic有活力Positive態度積極All-round全人發展

獨立自主，積極自發，負責任，具國際視野及解難能力之世界公民，有能力面對人生各項挑戰

Tips for Parents

Do help your child to be independent

Don’t overprotect your child

Do allow them to have more exposure and experiences

Don’t tie them down with academic work only

Do help them acquire good habits, be firm

Don’t spoil them

Do respect each child to be an individual

Don’t compare with others

Do focus on whether your child has learned

Don’t be bothered by marks/regrouping

家長的錦囊應該 不應該

幫助孩子獨立 過份保護

讓孩子有多樣化的經歷 只顧學業

幫助孩子養成好習慣 縱壞孩子

尊重每個孩子是獨特的 與他人比較

重視孩子是否學會了 / 有效學習

為分數 / 分組煩惱

Do forgive other child’s wrong- doings, educating them is more important than punishing them

Don’t refuse to admit your child’s wrong-doings, our focus is educating the child

Do trust our professionalism but constructive suggestions are welcome

What we do is the best for your childDon’t criticize the school or teacher in front of your child , come and talk to us

Do come and participate

in educating your child

Don’t just let teachers do all the work

Do set an example for life-long learning

Don’t be left behind by society

家長的錦囊應該 不應該

將心比己，體諒其他孩子一時的過錯

只要求嚴懲他人，否認自己孩子的問題

信任我們團隊的專業，歡迎建設性的意見

在孩子面前批評學校 / 老師，請與我們聯絡

與我們攜手教育孩子 只倚靠教師教育孩子 給孩子終身自學的榜樣

落後於社會發展

Communication Channels

Telephone

Letters

Intranet, E-mails

Interview by

Appointment

Class Teachers / Subject Teachers

Ms Catherina Cheng

(VP, Academic)

Ms Lo Siu Yin (VP, Non-academic)

Ms Nancy Lee

(VP, Primary)

Mrs Grace Tam (Principal)

溝通渠道

電話

信 內聯網，電子郵件 約見

班主任 / 科任老師

鄭慕賢副校長 ( 學務 )

盧小燕副校長 ( 非學務 )

李蘭苑副校長 ( 小學 )

譚張潔凝校長 ( 校長 )

For the next 12 years, let’s work together

to realize our ‘Through – train’ vision.

未來十二年請與我們合作實現我們相信的「一條龍」教育理念

Monday to Thursday 8:15 am – 3:20 pm

Friday 8:15 am – 4:05 pm

Monday to Friday Homework Club 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

(Optional)

Monday 12:50 pm – 1:35 pm

Uniform Teams / JPC / CYC/ I.A

School Hours

*P.1 to P.2 Three Classes (3 / 4 Groups)

Regrouping after 1st & 2nd Assessment for more effective learning & teaching

Class Structure

*P.3 to P.6 Two Classes (3 Groups)

*S.1 to S.2 Four Classes (5 groups for major subjects)

*S.3 to S.5 Three Classes (4 groups for major subjects)

*S.6 to S.7 Two Classes

Class size *Junior Primary :

around 21 – 24 students in one group *Senior Primary & Junior Secondary:

about 34 students in one class, and then split into smaller groups on need basis *Senior Secondary Section:

depending on individual subjects

Subject Lessons (45mins) Medium of Instruction

P.1 P. 2 P.3 & 4English 6 6 5 English

Chinese 7 7 6 Putonghua

Modern Language 1 1 3 (French, Spanish &Japanese)

(French/Spanish/Japanese)

(PTH for Non-Chinese students)

Mathematics 5 5 5 English

General Studies 3 3 3 English

Time Allocation and MOI

Modern Languages

• French

• Spanish

• Japanese • Putonghua (For Non-Chinese students)

Subject Lessons (45mins) Medium of Instruction

P.1 Arts Education 2 Physical Education 2Dramatic Arts / Dance (1/1)Talent Class 1Learning to Learn 1 Religious Studies 1Life Education 1

(Mother Tongue)Uniform Team 1

Mainly English

Time Allocation and MOI

P.1 Sample Time-table 2010-2011

TIME\DAY Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

8:15-8:30 Morning Assembly / Class Teacher(s)

8:30-9:15 Eng Eng Eng Eng Eng

9:15-10:00 Chi Chi Maths Chi Eng

10:00-10:20 Recess

10:20-11:05 Maths Drama/Dance Chi LL Maths

11:05-11:50 Chi Maths R.S. Maths G.S.

11:50-12:10 Class Teacher(s) Period

12:10-12:50 Lunch

12:50-1:35 Uniform

Team/

Reading/Game

Weekly

Assembly Uniform Team/

Reading/Game/Enhancement Classes

1:35-2:20 G.S. ML G.S. P.E Chi

2:20-2:35 Recess

2:35-3:20 P.E. Chi Arts Ed. Talent

Class

Arts Ed.

3:20-4:05 Enhancement/Enrichment Classes (recommended by teachers) Life Ed

3:20-5:30 Homework Club (optional)

Talent Class/Uniform Team*P.1 to P.4 Talent Classes (School Hour) Fee Charging Classes (optional)

*Other levels Saturday - School Teams

Uniform and Service Teams

(P.1 & P.2 - during weekdays’ lunch)

•Brownie/Girl Guide•Cub Scout/Grasshopper

•Road Safety Patrol•Community Youth Club

•Junior Police Call

CurriculumEmphasis:

Self-learning Learning corners in classroom

Project-based learningProblem-based learning (senior level)

Life-wide learning Visits, interviews, authentic learning experiences

Preparation for Liberal Studies

Curriculum IntegrationCross-curricular Activity

Weeks e.g. P.1 Animals

P.2 Multi-culture P.3 Environment

P.4 Stories P.5 Civilization P.6 First People & Mythology

CurriculumIndividual Differences

* Regrouping in English, Chinese and Mathematics in P.1 to P.6 after each term* Enhancement/Enrichment Classes at 3:20 pm – 4:05 pm after school* Homework Club at 3:20 pm – 5:30 pm after school (optional)

TextbooksEnglish:

Phonics Book & School-based Materials

Third Languages, Learning to Learn, Religious Studies & Life

Education: School-based Materials

Textbooks• Chinese books (No. 16 - 29) for all students• Putonghua Book (No. 39) for Non-Chinese Students•Phonic Fun E-book (No. 3 & No. 4) optional• Dictionaries (No.5 & No. 30) for reference

Reading Scheme•Lunch and Morning

Reading•Reading Journal (Award)•Encourage students to always bring a book to read• Book Corner in classroom

Assignment Policy•Students are expected to

finish most of the assignments at school•Students might spend half to one hour on homework• Homework and message to parents will be uploaded to intranet every day

AssessmentP.1

Continuous Assessment•With regrouping in English, Mathematics and Chinese after the assessment•Comments for all subjects

P.2 and Up Summative and Formative

Assessment•Regrouping in English, Maths and Chinese•Marks in all subjects except Life Education

Upgrading Promotion

Scheme

Gifted Education Programme•Authentic learning experience

outside school – e.g. Little Scientist•Gifted courses offered by EDB and other education institutes• School workshop – Creativity, Leadership, Communication skills

Discipline & GuidanceSummer Uniform

~ short white socks

Discipline & GuidanceWinter Uniform

~ long grey socks (girls)

~ short/long white socks (boys)

Discipline & GuidancePE Uniform ~ four

houses

School Shoes & School Bag

Library for Parents

Tuesday to Friday3:30p.m.– 5:30p.m.

(With Student Card)

Talent Classes (Tuesday/ Thursday afternoon )

Library Helpers(Lunch, afternoon or Saturday morning)

Lunch Auntie (Lunch)

Recruit Parent Helpers

• Ordering :

Textbooks, School Uniform, School Shoes, School Bus Service, Schoolbag

Reminder

2 August 2010 Pay school fee balance Collect textbooks

(9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

Mid of August 2010 (Letter) ~ Subjects Briefing Session (21/8/2010) ~ 21.8.2010 (1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.) Confirm School Bus, Collect Schoolbag,

School Uniform & School shoes

Reminder

School Website: www.smcesps.edu.hk ( check homework, school notices

and school information)

Reminder

Thank You