Constructing learning happiness and a happy English learning process

San Wui Commercial Society School is committed to providing students with different abilities with space and opportunities to develop, and to help them continuously accumulate learning experience. Principal Hu Lifeng said: "This year, our focus is to allow students to enjoy learning and create a sense of happiness." In terms of English teaching, the school coordinates curriculum, activities and context to provide students with a learning experience that is enjoyable, interesting, successful and satisfying. The school's results in the placement allocation for secondary school last year were also very satisfactory. Many students were admitted to well-known English secondary schools, such as King's College, St. Stephen's Girls' School, Yinghua Girls' School, Hong Kong Chinese Women's Association Secondary School, etc.

Introducing high-tech equipment to lay a solid foundation for learning

The school has purchased new high-tech equipment to integrate English knowledge into general knowledge courses. For example, the flight simulator installed in the STEM room uses English software to coordinate with students' flight learning and expose them to aviation-related English words. In addition, remote weather monitoring poles installed on the rooftop can collect data such as temperature, humidity, PM2.5 and wind speed, and integrate them into the course. These devices make the learning process interesting and enhance students' interest in learning. They understand English vocabulary and usage in different fields in other subjects, broaden their learning scope and consolidate their English foundation. This lays an important foundation for students to enter English secondary schools, study science, information technology, geography and other subjects in English, as well as future career choices, and serves as an inspiration for career planning and development.

Experience interesting activities and enjoy the fun of English

Principal Hu focuses on creating a sense of happiness for children and allows students to enjoy the fun of learning English through a variety of English activities. Earlier, the school held an English drama performance with the participation of the whole school. Every class had the opportunity to perform on stage. Regardless of their English proficiency, students were assigned roles and stood on the stage to participate. During the rehearsal process, the students repeatedly practiced English, which improved their English knowledge, ability and self-confidence. They learned and applied the English knowledge they learned every day, and gained a sense of satisfaction and success from completing the performance, which became the driving force for active learning. On the day of the performance, the school invited parents and many guests, such as kindergarten principals, church pastors and university professors, to provide guidance to the students so that the students could benefit a lot from their learning and growth.

Principal Hu shared: "In this process, the students have no boundaries of ability. They learn with each other and unite to surpass themselves. From their smiles, I see the joy and happiness gained from learning." In addition, the school has activities such as "FUN FUN ENGLISH" to help students develop multiple intelligences and enhance their English skills through interesting activities and a pleasant atmosphere. The school also regularly arranges overseas exchanges for students, such as study tours to Singapore, allowing them to use English locally and use language as a bridge to see the world and broaden their knowledge.

Implement the strategy of teaching students in accordance with their aptitude to cater for different learning needs

In order to provide students with adequate support and care in the classroom, English classes in all grades are taught by three foreign English teachers in collaboration with local teachers. English classes in lower grades adopt the "Level Teaching" model to take care of students' different learning differences. At the same time, the class will arrange an additional teaching assistant to enter the classroom to assist the subject teacher in teaching. During group activities, teaching assistants will actively communicate with students, answer their questions immediately, provide timely assistance, and provide individual support to students at any time, allowing them to learn English with a relaxed attitude.

Intimate campus layout, immersed in English atmosphere

The school has made thoughtful arrangements for the English learning environment to create a pleasant English context so that students can learn happily. For example, color cards with daily expressions in Chinese and English are posted in various conspicuous places on campus, and English posters with different themes are placed in the corridors, such as the English names of Chinese dim sum and an introduction to C.S. Lewis, the author of the children's literature "The Chronicles of Narnia". Students can be exposed to various English vocabulary and even understand foreign literary works in different corners of the campus, thereby strengthening their absorption of English knowledge and stimulating their curiosity and interest.

In addition, the school will also post English versions of famous quotes, such as Einstein's famous quote "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." Students can not only learn vocabulary and sentence patterns, but also apply them in writing, and internalize the principles, forming an education in values ​​and emotions. The school also has a colorful English room with bean bag sofas for students to read English books comfortably, providing a relaxing and enjoyable learning space.