Welcome

1. Welcome

2. St. Margaret’s Co-educationalEnglish Secondary & Primary School Parents’ Briefing Session 19 June 2010

3. Aims • To understand the curriculum, activities and information about the School in 2010-2011 • To reinforce the communication between parents and the School

4. Message from Mrs. Grace TamPrincipal

5. Common Objectives on Outcome of Students Caring Enthusiastic Positive All-round Independent, positive responsible 21st Century Global Citizen with an international perspective and ability to solve problems and face challenges with confidence

6. 共同目標：學生表現 Caring 具愛心 Enthusiastic 有活力 Positive 態度積極 All-round 全人發展

7. Tips for Parents

8. 家長的錦囊

10. 家長的錦囊

11. Class Teachers / • Subject Teachers • Ms Catherina Cheng • (VP, Academic) • Ms Lo Siu Yin • (VP, Non-academic) • Ms Nancy Lee • (VP, Primary) • Mrs Grace Tam (Principal) Communication Channels Telephone Letters Intranet, E-mails Interview by Appointment

12. 班主任 / 科任老師 • 鄭慕賢副校長(學務) • 盧小燕副校長(非學務) • 李蘭苑副校長(小學) • 譚張潔凝校長 (校長) 溝通渠道 電話 信 內聯網， 電子郵件 約見

13. For the next 12 years, let’s work together to realize our ‘Through – train’ vision.

14. 未來十二年請與我們合作實現 我們相信的「一條龍」教育理念

15. School Hours Monday to Thursday 8:15 am – 3:20 pm Friday 8:15 am – 4:05 pm Monday to Friday Homework Club 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Optional) Monday 12:50 pm – 1:35 pm Uniform Teams / JPC / CYC/ I.A

16. Class Structure *P.1 to P.2 Three Classes (3 / 4 Groups) Regrouping after 1st & 2nd Assessment for more effective learning & teaching

17. *P.3 to P.6 Two Classes (3 Groups) *S.1 to S.2 Four Classes (5 groups for major subjects) *S.3 to S.5 Three Classes (4 groups for major subjects) *S.6 to S.7 Two Classes

18. Class size *Junior Primary : around 21 – 24 students in one group *Senior Primary & Junior Secondary: about 34 students in one class, and then split into smaller groups on need basis *Senior Secondary Section: depending on individual subjects

19. Subject Lessons (45mins) Medium of Instruction P.1 P. 2 P.3 & 4 English 6 6 5 English Chinese 7 7 6 Putonghua Modern Language 1 1 3 (French, Spanish &Japanese) (French/Spanish/Japanese) (PTH for Non-Chinese students) Mathematics 5 5 5English General Studies 33 3English Time Allocation and MOI

20. Modern Languages • French • Spanish • Japanese • Putonghua (For Non-Chinese students)

21. Time Allocation and MOI Subject Lessons (45mins) Medium of Instruction P.1 Arts Education 2 Physical Education 2 Dramatic Arts / Dance (1/1) Talent Class 1 Learning to Learn1 Religious Studies 1 Life Education1(Mother Tongue) Uniform Team1 Mainly English

22. P.1 Sample Time-table 2010-2011

23. Talent Class/Uniform Team *P.1 to P.4 Talent Classes (School Hour) Fee Charging Classes (optional) *Other levels Saturday - School Teams

25. Uniform and Service Teams(P.1 & P.2 - during weekdays’ lunch) • Brownie/Girl Guide • Cub Scout/Grasshopper • Road Safety Patrol • Community Youth Club • Junior Police Call

26. Curriculum Emphasis: Self-learning Learning corners in classroom Project-based learning Problem-based learning (senior level) Life-wide learning Visits, interviews, authentic learning experiences Preparation for Liberal Studies

27. Curriculum Integration Cross-curricular Activity Weeks e.g. P.1 Animals P.2 Multi-culture P.3 Environment P.4 Stories P.5 Civilization P.6 First People & Mythology

28. Curriculum Individual Differences * Regrouping in English, Chinese and Mathematics in P.1 to P.6 after each term * Enhancement/Enrichment Classes at 3:20 pm – 4:05 pm after school * Homework Club at 3:20 pm – 5:30 pm after school (optional)

29. Textbooks English: Phonics Book & School-based Materials Third Languages, Learning to Learn, Religious Studies & Life Education: School-based Materials

30. Textbooks • Chinese books (No. 16 - 29) for all students • Putonghua Book (No. 39)for Non-Chinese • Students • Phonic Fun E-book (No. 3 & No. 4) • optional • Dictionaries (No.5 & No. 30) for reference

31. Reading Scheme • Lunch and Morning Reading • Reading Journal • (Award) • Encourage students to always • bring a book to read • Book Corner in classroom

32. Assignment Policy • Students are expected to finish most of the • assignments at school • Students might spend half to one hour on • homework • Homework and message to parents will be • uploaded to intranet every day

33. Assessment • P.1 • Continuous Assessment • With regrouping in English, Mathematics and • Chinese after the assessment • Comments for all subjects • P.2 and Up • Summative and Formative Assessment • Regrouping in English, Maths and Chinese • Marks in all subjects except Life Education

34. Upgrading Promotion Scheme

35. Gifted Education Programme • Authentic learning experience outside school – e.g. Little Scientist • Gifted courses offered by EDB and other education institutes • School workshop – Creativity, Leadership, Communication skills

36. Discipline & Guidance Summer Uniform ~ short white socks

37. Discipline & Guidance Winter Uniform ~ long grey socks (girls) ~ short/long white socks (boys)

38. Discipline & Guidance PE Uniform ~ four houses

39. School Shoes & School Bag

40. Library for ParentsTuesday to Friday3:30p.m.– 5:30p.m.(With Student Card)

41. Recruit Parent Helpers Talent Classes (Tuesday/ Thursday afternoon ) Library Helpers (Lunch, afternoon or Saturday morning) Lunch Auntie (Lunch)

42. Reminder • Ordering : Textbooks, School Uniform, School Shoes, School Bus Service, Schoolbag

43. Reminder 2 August 2010 Pay school fee balance Collect textbooks (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) Mid of August 2010 (Letter) ~ Subjects Briefing Session (21/8/2010) ~ 21.8.2010 (1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.) Confirm School Bus, Collect Schoolbag, School Uniform & School shoes

44. Reminder School Website: www.smcesps.edu.hk ( check homework, school notices and school information)

45. Thank You