Autonomous learning combined with AI to cultivate the new generation of the future

GCC&ITKD Lau Pak Lok Secondary SchoolAdhering to the school motto of “Education and Practice”, we are committed to cultivating future talents with international competitiveness. The school actively promotes artificial intelligence teaching and independent learning, and provides personalized learning paths through intelligent reading platforms to help students explore their potential in the process of "autonomous exploration and confident growth." In order to teach students in accordance with their aptitude, the school implements stratified teaching in small classes and invests a lot of resources in English education, including hiring four full-time foreign English teachers, implementing interdisciplinary vocabulary manuals and innovative cyclical writing courses, so that students can use English effectively in real contexts. At the same time, the school not only provides 48 multi-curricular groups, overseas exchange groups and community service programs to implement the concept of "service learning", but also has a rich scholarship system to fully encourage students' continuous development.

Establish a culture of independent learning and cultivate lifelong learners

Principal Wong Wai Man pointed out: "Our school actively promotes a culture of independent learning so that students can become learners who are willing to grow with the school." To this end, the school has established an "autonomous learning group" to help each student develop suitable learning goals and paths through personalized learning strategies. The school attaches great importance to students' coping and reflection abilities. During the admission interview, students are often asked how they faced and tried to overcome difficulties or stagnant moments in their past studies.

The school implements multiple independent learning models, including pre-class preview, peer collaboration, reflection and summary and other strategies. The teacher team regularly evaluates lessons and teaching research, constantly optimizes teaching methods, and creates a strong learning atmosphere. Interdisciplinary project learning allows students to do everything from data collection, analysis and thinking to presentation of results, cultivating active exploration and problem-solving abilities. Through the learning cycle of "preview - discovering problems - communication and discussion - seeking solutions - reflection and improvement", students not only improve their self-management skills, but also establish a positive attitude towards continuous learning.

Artificial intelligence is integrated into Chinese learning to cultivate future digital citizens

The school fully integrates AI technology into the teaching of various subjects, allowing students to master digital literacy in real applications. The school implements the "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) program and combines AI tools to assist learning. For example, the English subject uses an AI composition correction system for grammar testing, allowing teachers to focus more on content and writing guidance, and training students to make good use of AI to improve efficiency, rather than relying too much on it. The Chinese Department introduced the AI ​​picture generation function to teach idioms and poems, and trained students to write prompt words in text. They need to describe the artistic conception of the idiom in detail as a prompt word, and AI will generate images based on this to deeply understand the connotation of the idiom and poem, rather than just presenting the results.

The junior high school implements an intelligent online reading plan. The AI ​​system recommends personalized book lists based on students' reading habits and interests, and improves language skills through extensive English reading. High schools use big data to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of students' DSE English reading papers, conduct grade prediction and analysis of wrong questions, and provide personalized learning suggestions. The school emphasizes that students must have a solid foundation and multimedia literacy in order to make good use of AI to integrate information, distinguish authenticity from falsehood, and become innovators and problem solvers in the future society.

Deepen English courses and face DSE with confidence

Principal Wong Wai Man said: "English teaching is not only the teaching of language, but also the cultivation of ways of thinking. We reform and create real contexts through "circular writing", so that students can gradually internalize knowledge and deal with challenges calmly and confidently." The English subject uses "life-oriented content, recycled application, and layered support" as its principles to allow students to gradually internalize knowledge and skills and reduce exam pressure. English subjects at all levels use five life-oriented themes to allow students to conduct three rounds of writing under the same theme: in the first round, they master the structure and format through sample essays; in the second round, teachers and students use the "TREES framework" to co-construct detailed content and complete the draft on the spot, which is revised by the teacher; in the third round, grammar is tested in real time through the AI ​​platform, and the teacher gives detailed feedback on exposition ability, coherence and text style, allowing students to make corrections on their own, practicing "process writing".

The school pays more attention to extending English learning beyond the classroom. By organizing activities such as having afternoon tea in a coffee shop, shopping in supermarkets, and visiting Hong Kong landmarks, the school uses daily English in real situations, and students introduce their experiences to foreign teachers in foreign languages, achieving the true meaning of "learning English outside the classroom." At the same time, through interdisciplinary activities, such as English Fashion Week, Ocean Park animal photography poetry creation, etc., students combine visual and musical elements in an immersive English environment to strengthen their language application. The school has also compiled an interdisciplinary vocabulary manual that covers multi-disciplinary vocabulary, and teaches relevant sentence patterns in English classes in advance to make students more comfortable when studying other subjects.

Integrated learning with innovation and technology, STEAM education bears fruitful results

The school's STEAM development has received support from the Education Bureau, which continues to optimize learning and teaching, and further systematizes cross-disciplinary collaboration in curriculum and innovation and technology: the Micro:bit remote-controlled car for Secondary 1 integrates scientific testing, programming, engineering and mathematics; the advanced ultrasonic obstacle avoidance car for Secondary 2 applies ultrasonic principles; and the smart home model for Secondary 3 is designed to integrate multi-sensors, face recognition and Python programming. The school's STEAM emphasizes cross-disciplinary integration, such as mathematics and computer science plant data experiments, using Excel to analyze data, visualize abstract formulas, cultivate innovation and practical abilities, and create a forward-looking learning community.

The school actively encourages students to participate in STEAM competitions and has won numerous awards. For example, he won the championship in the "Mengxi Youth Talk" National Achievement Science Popularization Program Youth Innovation and Technology Practice Challenge; won the runner-up in the "MEV Motor Electric Vehicle Competition Shell Design Competition"; "2025 Innobot Asia Pacific STEM AI He won the bronze medal in the "Technology Innovation Challenge"; he won the first prize in the "MakeX Robot Challenge"; his students won multiple second prizes and technology awards in the "New Century Mechanical Talent Challenge 2025"; he won the third prize in the "Greater Bay Area Primary and Secondary School Smart Search and Rescue Challenge"; and he won the Merit Award in the "Spatial Computing Spatial Computing Application Challenge". In terms of academics, the "Hong Kong Secondary School Students Artificial Intelligence Quiz Competition 2025" won the bronze medal. The results are outstanding, which proves the students' innovation and problem-solving abilities.

Comprehensive learning experience to expand international horizons

The school has established partnerships with seven sister schools in Macau and Mainland China to jointly promote regional educational exchanges. Principal Wong Wai Man pointed out: "Through cross-regional and cross-cultural exchange activities, students can experience it first-hand, actively construct knowledge, and grow into talents with both national consciousness and international vision." This year's Sichuan cultural exchange group, which collaborated on seven disciplines, became a highlight. Students personally inspected ancient Shu civilization, tasted Sichuan cuisine, and had in-depth exchanges with Chengdu students to jointly explore local culture. After returning to Hong Kong, students used Canva to create e-newsletters to share their experiences and improve their multimedia application skills.

Overseas, the school organizes Australian English cultural exchange groups to allow students to practice cross-cultural communication in a real context. Local activities are also abundant. The "Local History and Art Study Tour and Workshop" arranges for students to inspect the buildings in the surrounding villages, taste Poon Choi, and make wooden structure models. In addition, through the "Fun to Know Hong Kong" historical independent study competition in the school, game-based learning is carried out using tablets to check in and solve problems, and deepen the local cultural identity.

The school also launches a number of special activities to broaden students' learning experience, such as sign language and first aid courses, balloon twisting classes, etc. Students also practice biological science knowledge through hydroponic cultivation, integrating classroom learning into daily life. The school attaches great importance to the combination of art and community service. Through the "Fuquan Baile" art activity to bring warmth to the spring and the "Art Community" pottery project, students are guided to go out of the classroom and create together with the elders in the district, embodying the whole-person education spirit of "learning through service, serving while learning".

Diverse talents show off, sports and arts research creates the future

The school attaches great importance to students' diversified development and encourages students to participate in different mathematics and physics competitions. It also provides systematic school team training, including basketball, handball, football, fancy rope skipping, track and field, orienteering, Chinese music, dance, English debate and Mathematical Olympiad school teams to help students develop their talents. At the same time, it has established more than 40 societies and interest groups to cultivate students' temperament.

In terms of academic research, students have won the championship of the "2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Mathematics Elite Cup Competition", the bronze medal of the "Thailand International Mathematics Competition", the overall champion of the "2025 Asian Physics Bowl Challenge" and the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Gifted Physics and Science Knowledge Competition 2024" and other international competitions. The field of arts and culture is also outstanding. Students have won gold, silver, bronze and first- and second-place awards in music festivals and recitation competitions, fully demonstrating their talents and achievements.

In terms of sports, the orienteering team won many awards including the New Territories Women's Overall Champion in the "Hong Kong Schools Orientation Championships (Short Distance) 2024/25"; the track and field team student Yao Zilang won the 100m and 200m in the Boys' Youth Group C of the "Tai Po District Age Track and Field Competition 2024". The football team won the runner-up in the "Youth Futsal Competition 2024"; the handball team won the runner-up in the 2024-2025 Sha Tin and Sai Kung District Inter-school Handball Competition (Girls' Group C).