Cultivate a growth mindset and become a pillar of society

In the rapidly changing 21st century, the goal of education is no longer just the infusion of knowledge, but how to equip students to face unknown challenges. Carmel Bunnan Tong Memorial Secondary SchoolPrincipal Chan Oi Chi believes that in the face of a future society full of variables, what students need most is a growth mindset so that they can more easily adapt to various changes. In recent years, @TERM3@@ has regarded "cultivating healthy living habits and correct values" and "improving students' general abilities and learning effectiveness" as the school's key concerns. It not only cultivates students' ability to control technology, but also guides them to thrive in academics, character and other aspects, embrace challenges, and become the pillars of the future society.

Warm STEAM education uses technology to cultivate values

The school implements a warm dual-track STEAM education, taking into account the development needs of all students with "STEAM for All" and "STEAM for Elite". It not only allows every student to be exposed to STEAM skills and develop design thinking, but also provides professional training for students with potential. Last year, the school planned STEAM interdisciplinary practical learning with the theme of "Humanistic Care": Form 1 integrated science and mathematics subjects to make a wind turbine, while practicing technology, while exploring sustainable development; Form 2 integrated music, mathematics and computer subjects to make a music box as a Mother's Day gift to convey family affection and gratitude. In addition, the school also organizes students to participate in overseas study tours, such as going to Singapore to explore issues such as ecological protection and sustainable development, and integrate humanistic care into STEAM education.

For students with potential in science and innovation, the school carries out special training and encourages students to participate in off-campus competitions such as robots and drones, so as to promote learning through competition and promote the development of thinking. The students performed well in the competition and won the highest honor in science in the international joint school subject assessment and competition; they designed a "tumbler trash can" in the joint school science exhibition, practicing the concept of inclusiveness and sustainable development, and demonstrating the value of science and technology serving society. In addition, the school also cooperates with the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education to provide systematic training and simultaneously establish a "student talent pool" to explore students' potential.

Promote digital education and harness innovative technology

The school actively promotes digital education and has incorporated AI into the three-year development plan. Currently, about half of the subjects have integrated AI into curriculum design, teaching and assessment. For example, the Chinese subject uses AI to assist in revising essays to help students learn independently after class; the computer subject combines Chinese cultural education to teach students to make AI mechanical lions and dragon boats. Secondary 3 students also use AI to create a health problem solution website through special study, combined with different health needs in society, to realize the application of subject knowledge and practice the concept of science and technology serving society.

At the same time, Principal Chan Oi Chi understands that the online world and the real world are inseparable, so the school has incorporated information literacy topics into junior high school computer courses, covering key contents such as fact-checking, online respect, and the correct use of digital products. It also allows student organizations such as Leadership Students and Fourth Society to operate their own social media accounts. Teachers provide timely guidance during the process, allowing students to cultivate information literacy and the ability to think critically in practice.

Use more, show more, English practice makes perfect

In order to create a rich language learning environment, the school is committed to creating diversified English application scenarios so that students can continue to practice and make progress in real contexts, thereby building self-confidence and improving language skills.

In school, English learning is no longer limited to the classroom. In recent years, the school has actively promoted English speech training, integrated speech elements into the curriculum, and established an "English Public Speaking Team" to systematically train students' English expression skills, discover speech talents, and enable them to shine confidently on the stage.

At the same time, the school also strives to improve students' writing literacy. The "CBT Journalists" program newly established this year specially invites lecturers from the university's Department of Journalism and Communication to provide personal guidance and teach professional English news writing skills. In the process of writing reports, students can learn how to accurately choose words and sentences, organize opinions, and truly apply what they have learned.

In order to keep pace with the development of the times, the school has also introduced artificial intelligence and virtual reality technology to help students revise their essays through the AI ​​writing platform, and uses the VR system to provide immersive conversation practice scenarios, allowing students to study independently and practice repeatedly after class, effectively improving their ability to cope with English oral examinations.

Cultivate independent learning "programs" and establish lifelong learning habits

In order to cultivate students' independent learning ability and lifelong learning habits, the school has constructed a learning model of "preview - class notes - reflection after class" to guide students to reflect on the knowledge they have learned and difficult problems after class, and to know how to use different methods to solve problems, so that students can take the initiative in learning, and at the same time build the belief of continuous growth and not giving up easily. Principal Chan Oi Chi added: “Whether it is artificial intelligence or other e-learning tools, our purpose is to train students to establish a ‘program’ for learning.”

Reading is an important part of independent learning. The school holds morning meetings every Wednesday where reading ambassadors and teachers recommend books, covering various types of books such as novels, emotions and time management, to enhance students' language knowledge and cultural exposure. The school also integrates reading into various campus activities, such as the Chinese Culture Week with the theme of "Heroes", which organizes students and teachers to drink tea and discuss Jin Yong's works, and explore the image of heroes and cultural connotations through literature. It is expected that students will absorb cross-field knowledge and creative thinking through extensive reading, and enrich their learning experience.

Create a happy campus atmosphere and support students’ healthy growth

The school attaches great importance to students' physical and mental health and implements the direction of "cultivating healthy living habits". This year, with funding from the Jockey Club, it cooperated with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to implement the "Balance Space" project. The students established the "Balance Heart Society" to organize interesting activities for classmates. It also set up exclusive spaces for students to rest and relax. It not only provides a place for rest outside of study, but also allows students who organize activities to cultivate resilience and bring closer interpersonal relationships.

In addition, the school has launched a new "Whole School Sports Day" this year to use sports to bring teachers and students closer together, add vitality and joy to the campus, and cultivate students to establish healthy living habits. At the same time, the school also held a "Mental Health Week" to popularize health knowledge and stress management methods to students. It also used questionnaire screening to early identify students with emotional distress, and arranged individual follow-up counseling to fully support the healthy growth of students.