Explore knowledge, pursue excellence, and develop in an all-round way to face the future

Sharon Lutheran SchoolSince its founding in 1971, the school has always been student-oriented and adheres to the school motto of “Establishing oneself and building others, being new and innovative every day”. As a school with "international vision, caring culture, and joyful learning" as its core, "SLS" has formulated three educational cores: Serve with love, Learn with curiosity, and Strive for excellence. Principal Feng firmly believes that the true value of education lies not only in imparting knowledge, but also in inspiring the soul, shaping character, and cultivating correct values, so that every student can learn to live in the world, contribute to society, and maintain a lifelong learning attitude in the rapidly changing 21st century, practicing the spirit of "new every day."

Immersive English education to cultivate biliterate and trilingual talents

English is the universal language that connects the world. The school attaches great importance to English education and employs four foreign English teachers to communicate with students in English both inside and outside the classroom. This creates a real and natural English environment and allows them to subtly improve their English listening and speaking skills. In order to help students establish a solid foundation in English, its school-based pinyin and reading course materials are compiled by professional English teachers according to students' abilities, and students are taught to master pinyin skills from the basic to the more advanced.

At the same time, the school comprehensively implements English drama education in grades four to six, allowing students to interpret stories, create dialogues, and present roles in English on stage. In addition, the school has set Thursday as English Speaking Day, where all teachers and students of the school communicate in English on that day; through Author Studies, they focus on specific children's literature authors and conduct in-depth reading of relevant works, as well as creation, discussion and games, so that students can improve their understanding and creative expression through text experience. The school also strives to create a comprehensive English interactive space, opening an English room during recess periods, and providing English karaoke, interactive games, story reading and other diverse activities for students to participate freely.

Offer a variety of foreign language courses to share culture and connect the world

The school offers a wide range of foreign language courses, including French, Spanish, and Japanese, for students to participate in extracurricular/after-school activities. Students can participate according to their interests, learn about different countries from multiple perspectives such as language structure, cultural customs, and living etiquette, and cultivate an international perspective. Guide students to understand the world through international exchange activities, cultural experiences and cross-cultural issues learning. In the course, senior students learn to care about the world and think about social responsibility by exploring global issues such as poverty, environmental protection, sustainable development, racial inclusion, etc.

The school also actively promotes overseas exchange activities, allowing students to experience local culture, history and life in different countries. In the past, teachers and students have traveled to Malaysia, South Korea, Australia and other places. In recent years, they have also carried out exchanges in the mainland and went to Xi'an to explore Chinese history and culture, allowing students to experience the country's profound cultural heritage. During each exchange activity, students will take the initiative to communicate with local teachers and students, giving small gifts with Hong Kong characteristics and introducing local culture, thereby exercising their language skills and communication skills.

Actively promote digital education and integrate AI into school-based curriculum

With the advent of the artificial intelligence era, schools have also followed the pace of social development, actively promoted digital education, integrated AI technology into school-based courses, and trained students to become innovative talents who make good use of AI. For example, fourth-grade students learn programming Scratch to cultivate logical thinking; fifth- and sixth-grade students use the design tool Canva to create personal study files for high school to train their layout and organization skills. The school also encourages students to participate in various AI competitions, including artificial intelligence image generation and video creation, and some students have won gold medals.

The visual arts subject is also integrated with AR technology, allowing students to "walk into" the Chinese architectural scene through mobile phones or tablets, observe architectural features, structures and aesthetics at close range, and then combine it with Chinese literature appreciation to describe buildings and scenery with rhetorical techniques, conduct cross-disciplinary creations, and design their ideal architectural models. This learning model that combines AR, AI, literature, art, and design breaks subject boundaries and time and space restrictions, making learning more interesting. The school constantly explores the latest educational technologies and carefully selects tools and methods suitable for students to ensure that technology applications truly meet learning needs.

School-based curriculum is rich and diversified to promote whole-person development

The school's school-based curriculum is rich and diverse, covering culture, technology, sports, visual arts, music, financial education and other fields. Among them, the financial education course is designed in cooperation with the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the University of Chicago. Through the experience of financial market activities, students can understand the concept of money, basic financial management concepts and develop saving habits. The relevant courses will also be included in the regular curriculum in the future; while the physical education course introduces projects such as lacrosse, dodgeball, dodgeball, hard hockey, and kung fu fans to allow students to explore their own interests. The school also has a lacrosse team to select potential students for professional training and represent the school or Hong Kong in competitions.

In addition, the school holds a curriculum integration week at the end of the semester to promote interdisciplinary practice through thematic learning. For example, the first grade takes "Park" as the theme, conducts field trips, observations, and records, and then works in groups to design an ideal park; the second grade takes "Games and Toys" as the theme, visits museums to learn about traditional toys, and uses creativity to design unique toys; the third grade takes "Health and Welfare" as the theme, explores topics such as physical fitness, spirituality, social interaction, and diet, and promotes health-themed works. Through the learning model of real situations, hands-on production and mutual observation, students can develop good collaboration, expression and creative abilities.

Seamless connection and considerate support lay the foundation for learning

VBS Summer Bible Class is a grand event held every summer in the school. It is taught by senior foreign teachers from the American Lutheran Church, creating a relaxed and enjoyable all-English experience environment for students. The course combines activities such as religion, story reading, and handicraft creation to allow students to experience the fun of communicating in English. During the activity, teachers from our school will participate in the whole process and work hand in hand with foreign teachers to help prospective primary school students familiarize themselves with the campus and adapt to primary school life in advance, eliminating anxiety about the start of school. After the official start of school, the school specially arranges the first week as an adaptation week to guide students to understand the campus environment and conduct courtesy and order training so that they can adapt to the rhythm of primary school life. The school also holds a "100-Day Celebration" event on the 100th day of school to celebrate this important milestone in the learning process with students.

In addition, the school is also very thoughtful in planning for subject connection. Taking the Chinese subject as an example, in response to the differences in students' pinyin and literacy abilities, the school has set up pinyin and literacy classes to effectively expand students' vocabulary through a variety of games and activities, thereby enhancing their reading interest and comprehension. At the same time, Primary One implements diversified progressive assessments throughout the year, including paper-and-pencil exercises, classroom performance, reading sharing, oral expression and self-study activities, aiming to observe students' learning process in an all-round way so that students can truly demonstrate what they have learned.

Collaborate side by side and go hand in hand to create a place of caring and growth

Excellent teachers and close home-school relationships are the keys to the school's steady development over the years. The school adheres to the student-centered educational philosophy, adapts to the new educational trends of the 21st century, and creates a diverse, adaptable and inclusive learning environment. Through whole-person care and support, we cultivate students' core competencies, inquiry abilities and independent learning spirit, so that every student can thrive in an atmosphere of love and bravely face the future. The teaching team is also proactive and keeps pace with the times. They often participate in professional training, constantly optimize teaching, try new technologies and new courses, and keep up with educational trends.

The school has always been working side by side with parents in a transparent, open and positive manner. By organizing various parent lectures, workshops, activity days, etc., parents can have an in-depth understanding of the school's curriculum, concepts and counseling strategies. In the future, the school will continue to uphold the school motto of "Establish ourselves and others, be innovative every day", adhere to the core values ​​of SLS, and cultivate every student with care so that they can move forward confidently on the road of life.