Annual Plan 2019/20

(I) Our vision

To promote the development of strategies, values and attitudes that are conducive to effective, independent and lifelong learning.
To develop a rich language environment which facilitates and encourages learners to use English for academic and leisure purposes.
To assess and commend the work of students in ways which will encourage them to take pride in their English work and develop them into independent learners.

(II) Aims & Focus

All forms:

Junior forms:

To increase students' motivation in learning and using English as a means of communication

Senior forms:

To equip students with the skills and strategies for public exam.
To develop students' capability of using English as an effective tool for study and work

(III) Situational Analysis

1. Strengths

1.1 The English Panel has a panel of experienced, well-qualified and benchmarked teachers.
1.2 The School is playing a supportive role in promoting language teaching and learning in terms of resources for the purchase of materials and outsourcing services.
1.3 A form coordinator system has been established to facilitate curriculum planning and implementation.
1.4 The establishment of the English Language Room is enhancing the use of IT in language learning.
1.5 The school has introduced external support for the development of the English curriculum and professional expertise.

2. Weaknesses

2.1 Most students have not formed a regular reading habit and some have limited exposure to real use of English in life.
2.2 Though most learners are fluent in expressing ideas in writing and speaking, they need further polish on clarity and accuracy.
2.3 Catering learner diversity is an area to be further explored for higher effectiveness of teaching and learning.

3. Opportunities

3.1 The employment of new English teachers may bring new ideas and stimulation to the teaching, learning and environment of English.
3.2 The training of a team of capable students to become the English Ambassadors might create a modeling effect in school.
3.3 There are chances for collaboration with content areas (Integrated Science, General Studies) to enhance students' English learning through Language Across Curriculum (LAC).

4 Threats

4.1 The style of learning has changed a lot as most youngsters are very much into digital gadgets for recreational purposes. Teachers need to pay more effort on preparing lessons with more engaging activities and practices.
4.2 The change and reduction in manpower may lead to confusion in transition and heavier workload.
4.3 There might be insufficient English environment that may hinder students' spontaneity in reacting and responding to English.

(IV) English teachers and classes