Start a happy learning journey and students develop their talents

Kwong Ming School has always been adhering to the school motto spirit of "Morality, Diligence, Knowledge, Beauty and Innovation" and is student-centered, trying its best to help students develop their talents in all aspects and develop good character to lay the foundation for future development. Principal Xing Yi attaches great importance to students' language development and believes that English learning should not be limited to the classroom, but should be closely connected with the environment and integrate vivid learning into life. Therefore, the school is committed to creating a rich English environment on campus and through a variety of interesting activities, encouraging students to use English naturally so that they can demonstrate their confidence and enthusiasm for using English.

Develop reading habits and lay the foundation for English

The school firmly believes that reading is an important nutrient for students' growth. Based on this belief, the school attaches great importance to cultivating students' reading habits. School-based English courses aim to help students lay a solid foundation in English through extensive reading, and help students discover the joy of reading by exposing them to reading materials suitable for their reading level. Students from Primary 1 to Primary 6 attend weekly reading classes led by foreign English teachers. In order to cultivate students' love of reading, the school introduces the works of famous authors such as Julia Donaldson, Andy Griffiths and Roald Dahl. Teachers develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills by designing different learning activities.

Expand vocabulary and enrich language skills

Expanding students' vocabulary is critical to language development. To this end, the school created the “KMS Vocabulary Bank” for lower-grade students. This resource broadens their vocabulary and students enjoy learning new words and using them in everyday conversations, allowing them to demonstrate greater confidence in using new words in speaking and writing.

Puppets in the classroom Promote engagement and creative learning

In order to make the classroom more lively and interesting, the school is trying innovative teaching methods and introducing Puppet to inject new vitality into teaching! Puppet is not only a storytelling tool, it can also bring interactive and fun conversations and stimulate students' imagination. During the Puppet performance activities, students practiced scripts and performed stories, which not only improved their confidence in speaking English, but also enjoyed it, making the learning experience more unique!

KMS Café Creates a language interactive environment

This year, the school added KMS Café to provide students with a lively space for English conversation. During recess, students purchase drinks and popcorn as customers while interacting in English with KMS baristas and teachers. This creative and fun environment encourages students to use English naturally, making KMS Café a good place for bright students to relax.

Broadcasting trains English speakers and provides immersive language exposure

The school will conduct daily English broadcasts, including weather forecasts and inter-class broadcasts, to provide students with more platforms to listen and speak English. In addition, morning news reporting sessions are arranged twice a week, and students will be trained to become reporters, aiming to cultivate excellent English speakers in the school. Principal Xing shared, “At first, students will feel nervous when speaking English, but through continuous practice, they gradually become more confident.”

Drama and puppetry to boost confidence and inspire learning

As a signature project of the school, the annual English drama performance showcases the talents of the students. The school uses drama as a medium to provide students with the opportunity to learn English, develop creativity and teamwork skills. Through drama training and performance, students become more confident in speaking English. The teacher observed that the students’ self-confidence improved significantly after the training, which is encouraging!

At Kwong Ming School, a vibrant puppet show has become a highlight of the year. Students, teachers and parents work together on the puppet show. The school's production of puppets, backdrops and props is a valuable experience for students, who not only learn English outside the classroom, but also gain the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and communication skills.

By integrating English into students' daily experiences, schools create authentic opportunities for language use outside the classroom. Through engaging activities and immersive exposure, students not only improve their English skills but also develop a lifelong love of English.

Explore Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage and inspire students’ diverse potential

The school's long-holiday project study course, with the theme of "Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage", allows students to deepen their cultural roots through diversified experiential activities, while integrating specific value education and career planning, cultivating students' sense of responsibility, perseverance and cultural heritage, and inspiring them to explore future directions between tradition and modernity. Every academic year, students are required to conduct in-depth research and reports on a topic during the long vacation. The aim is to make good use of the school time and create a space for students to cultivate their independent learning abilities and attitudes, so as to maximize their learning benefits.

This year, the school has chosen "Intangible Cultural Heritage" as the theme of the Level 6 project study. In addition to allowing students to complete the study, the school also specially arranged a number of visits and experience activities for students, hoping to deepen students' knowledge, skills and attitudes on the intangible cultural heritage theme, and also broaden students' horizons. Ms. Xie Qiaoling, Director of Curriculum Development, said: "We hope that through the theme of intangible cultural heritage, students can deeply understand and cherish the value and importance of intangible cultural heritage, thereby stimulating their creativity and innovative thinking, so that they can create works or projects with modern characteristics on the basis of traditional culture. At the same time, by understanding intangible cultural heritage, they can be proud of their cultural heritage and actively participate in the work of protection and inheritance in the future."

Integrate traditional culture into modern creation and become a cultural inheritor

Through project learning, students not only acquire knowledge, but also develop self-confidence and national identity through practice. They learn to use information technology, computing power and communication skills to integrate traditional culture into modern creations and show unlimited creativity. At the same time, the curriculum integrates value education and career planning to guide students to cherish cultural heritage, actively participate in protection and inheritance, and become responsible cultural inheritors.

Activities at all levels:

The first grade students visited the Ping Shan Heritage Trail and tasted Poon Choi at the Tang Clan Ancestral Hall. During the guided tour, students learned to respect the value of traditional food culture, understand the meaning of family reunion, and cultivate a sense of gratitude.

The second grade students visited Ronghua Mooncake Factory and made snowskin mooncakes by themselves. They experienced the master’s decades of persistence and inspired students to pursue excellence and think about career paths in the food industry.

The third graders participated in tofu making at Gonghe Tofu Factory, experienced the patience and concentration behind the stone grinding technology, cultivated perseverance, and learned about the challenges and opportunities of traditional industries through dialogue with the factory owners.

The fourth grade listened to alumni Chinese medicine practitioners explain the culture of herbal tea, learned about the professionalism of Chinese medicine practitioners and the value of serving the community, and stimulated students' interest and sense of responsibility in the medical industry.

The fifth graders visited Tai O Dragon Boat Festival, interviewed residents and made salted eggs. They experienced the spirit of mutual help and trust among fishermen, cultivated a sense of teamwork, and considered career possibilities in cultural tourism.

The sixth graders participated in the Tai Hang Dance Fire Dragon Making Workshop, where they made small fire dragons with their own hands. They experienced the decades of persistence and responsibility of the craftsman in inheriting the skills, and inspired the students' enthusiasm and mission for cultural conservation.