Learn independently and move forward with confidence, allowing students to embark on the bright road

GCC&ITKD Lau Pak Lok Secondary SchoolAdhering to the concept of "learn well and practice hard", we are committed to cultivating the balanced development of students' five educations and becoming outstanding talents in society in the future. Students achieved excellent results in this year's Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, with a passing rate of 70% in English subjects, a passing rate of 80% or above in Chinese, Mathematics, and Social Studies subjects, and a passing rate of 100% in Mathematics M1, Economics, Visual Arts, Chemistry, and History. The results are encouraging. This year the school focuses on the promotion of independent learning, hoping to enable students to "learn independently and move forward with confidence." In addition, the school has made strategic plans in terms of English learning, STEAM education, learning experience, etc., hoping that students can embark on a prosperous road after graduation.

Establish an independent learning model and develop good habits that will benefit you throughout your life.

Principal Wong Wai Man said: "This year, we focus on independent learning, hoping that students can take the initiative to learn and solve problems." The school has set up an "autonomous learning group", and the teaching strategies formulated by teachers allow students to have a clearer understanding of their "expected learning outcomes" and "choose" a learning method that suits them. She understands that students will inevitably encounter a variety of problems in the classroom, so they need to learn to solve problems. The school encourages students to preview before formal classes and establish independent learning habits, allowing students to try to find problems during the preview and then solve them, or seek external help to find solutions. On the other hand, by establishing the habit of independent learning, they can improve their self-management capabilities, enhance problem-solving skills, and develop the motivation to continue learning.

Establish AI artificial intelligence teaching strategies to stimulate learning motivation

The school's e-teaching strategy has been implemented for many years. Teachers regard AI as an important teaching partner. They use active methods to induce students to use AI-assisted learning, stimulate students' learning motivation and interest, and encourage them to make good use of technology for independent learning, making learning more efficient. For example, make good use of the Google Classroom system, Padlet online platform, etc. Last year, the school introduced artificial intelligence to grade essays for students; this year, the school plans to go one step further and teach students to use electronic platforms to create and revise writing. Principal Wong Wai ManFor example: "During the holidays, students completed math problems in books. In the past, the answers were provided on the last page of the textbook, but the problem-solving process was not provided. However, through artificial intelligence, students can clearly see the steps to solve the problem, understand their own mistakes, and make improvements."

Although artificial intelligence can help students integrate massive amounts of information, it is still the students themselves who make the decisions. Therefore, students need to learn how to control it. They need to have basic knowledge and multimedia literacy to be able to judge whether the information is right or wrong. Students need to learn how to make good use of artificial intelligence to solve problems in different situations.

Create a pleasant English context and help students use English confidently

In the process of English learning, foreign English teachers play a very important role. The school specially hired four foreign English teachers to provide students with an international English atmosphere. In addition to providing authentic English teaching, foreign English teachers also organize activities to lead students to participate. Through communication and exchange, they create a relaxed and pleasant English context, stimulate their interest in English learning, encourage them to take the initiative to learn English, and cultivate the spirit of independent learning. At the same time, they will strengthen their English listening and speaking skills, master a richer English vocabulary, and improve their overall English level, allowing them to build their self-confidence in using English and move forward with confidence.

In addition, the school will also implement the principle of "listen more, speak more, read more, write more", and provide diversified English-themed activities beyond the classroom to integrate English learning with daily life. For example, on "English speaking day", on the day of the event, all school activities, morning meeting hosting, radio announcements, and even communication between teachers, students or classmates will be conducted in English. Teachers will also work with student English ambassadors to invite students to have conversations in English during recess and lunch time, creating a natural English context for students and allowing them to learn English in real-life situations.

Complete supporting facilities to support STEAM learning, and project learning to integrate knowledge

The school has two STEAM rooms, the "Innovative Design and Technology Center" and the "Innovation and Technology Module Learning Center", which focus on four STEAM learning areas: manufacturing technology learning, technology learning, science learning and innovative life technology learning. The rooms are equipped with virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality modules, UV printers, automation and robotic arm modules, smart home modules, etc. for students to use in class and after school, allowing students to learn to make good use of technology and control technology.

In the course, the focus is on strengthening the application abilities in each learning area and across learning areas, and through project studies, students can integrate knowledge in different fields. For example, Form 1 focuses on scientific knowledge and provides students with different experiences on different topics, such as air resistance and flight principles. If students are interested in flying, teachers will also teach drones and simulated aircraft. On the other hand, teachers will also teach simple car steering skills and sensors, allowing students to make obstacle avoidance or line-following cars and design car shells, using skills in different areas flexibly. STEAM courses will be adjusted according to students' interests, stimulate their interest in learning, improve learning efficiency, and use progressive assessment as an assessment method to reduce students' exam pressure.

In addition, the school also encourages students to participate in STEAM-related competitions to broaden their knowledge, and they have won many external awards, including winning the runner-up in the first "Space Journey" space seed planting practice competition (secondary school group); winning the championship in the "Mengxi Youth Talk" National Achievement Science Popularization Program; and winning the Greater Bay Area Land and Air Smart Logistics Interschool Challenge. Won the bronze medal in the Hong Kong competition area; won the best appearance design championship and third runner-up in the 2024 Football Robot Cup held by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University; won the runner-up and first prize in the MakeX Robot Challenge Mid-Year Competition 2024 at the same time in the Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area Student Alliance Competition.

Comprehensive learning experience enriches learning

Outside the classroom, the school broadens students' horizons through diversified learning experiences, making the entire learning process more colorful. For example, students can participate in overseas exchange groups that travel to various places to explore different topics and build an international perspective. Earlier, the school held the "Innocent Love. Heart of China" Guangzhou exchange and cultural study tour 2024, leading students to conduct field trips to understand China's major historical events and experience Lingnan culture. The school also takes students to Australia and Singapore for visits and exchanges, allowing students to immerse themselves in a natural English context and build cross-cultural communication skills through communication and experience. Earlier, the school recommended students to participate in the "Charity and Care for Scientific Research Youth Development Program—Beijing and Xi'an Aerospace Science and Technology Study Tour" to visit national aerospace and scientific research institutions, historical attractions and cultural facilities, learn about the development of aerospace science and technology, and feel the connotation of Chinese culture. In addition, the school introduced and sponsored many students to go overseas this summer to participate in the "English Experience Exchange Group" and "Exploring Historical and Cultural Marks Exchange Group", which traveled to the United Kingdom, Australia and Norway.

The school will also arrange different outings, such as a visit to the Yuen Long Drainage Bypass for Form 4 Geography subjects, a cross-subject activity for Form 5 History and Visual Arts subjects "Hong Kong History X Early Architectural Art Study Tour and Workshop", etc. Through walking tours, students are allowed to independently explore the historical footprints of various places in Hong Kong, and combined with game learning to enhance learning motivation and learn about Hong Kong history and culture in an interesting way.

Development of multiple intelligences, showing potential inside and outside school

Students have their own talents and potentials. The school arranges systematic school team training for them. In addition to basketball, handball, football, fancy rope skipping and track and field school teams, there is also an orienteering school team, a Chinese music and dance performance group, an English debate team and a Mathematical Olympiad team, allowing students to develop their potential and show off their talents. The school also provides them with opportunities to participate in off-campus competitions and shine on a larger stage. The students also lived up to expectations. For example, the football team won the third place in the "Secondary Boys Challenge Cup"; the handball team won the third place in the 2023-2024 Shatin and Sai Kung District School Handball Competition (Girls Group C); and won the Hong Kong School Orientation Championship. In the competition (short distance) 2023-2024 (preliminary New Territories District), the school won one championship and five third place results; in the "Wan Chai District City Orienteering Challenge 2023", two students won the championship and runner-up respectively. In terms of art, students also performed well and won the gold medal in the "AI Generated Drawing Design Competition (Secondary School Group)"; the "Student Visual Art Works Exhibition 2023-2024" won the "Chinese Ink Painting Award", and the results are encouraging.