







CHEUNG CHAU SACRED HEART SCHOOL
CHEUNG CHAU SACRED HEART SCHOOL


English Language
2026-2027
Curriculum Features
Comprehensive Textbooks & Scaffolded Learning
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We have transitioned to Living Oxford English (Oxford University Press), offering structured progression in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and phonics.
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Learning Community for Primary Chinese Language and English Language Teachers: Integrating Pedagogical Innovations into Chinese Language and English Language Cross-curricular Learning to Foster an Innovation Spirit, Proactive Attitudes and Good Citizenship.
"From Play to Purpose" Pedagogical Continuum
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KS1 (P.1–P.3) — Game-Based Pedagogy: Integrating gamified phonics, school-based interactive language games, and digital platforms to build foundational fluency, pronunciation, and reading interest.
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KS2 (P.4–P.6) — Self-directed Project-based Learning: Engage students with school-based multimodal readers on Rainbow One to scaffold independent inquiry. Students create authentic English artifacts, including digital e-magazines, podcasts, and video documentaries.
Diversified Dictation & Assessment Forms
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Moving beyond traditional dictation to include a diversified set of dictation forms, including Image-cued Dictation, Phonics Dictation, Story-based Dictation, Recitation, Fill-in-the-blanks, and Theme-based Dictation in order to cater for learner diversity.
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Implementing multimodal formative assessments (e.g., lapbooks, infographics, posters, oral recordings, and game-based tasks) on platforms like Rainbow One to cater for diverse learning styles.
AI Literacy & Ethical Digital Citizenship
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Embedding age-appropriate AI literacy into KS1 (visual awareness & guided perception) and KS2 (guided interaction, vocabulary extension, and critical evaluation of AI-generated content).
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Promoting Assessment as Learning through immediate formative feedback while reinforcing digital ethics and authentic human interaction.


2026–2027 Subject Focus & Development Goals
Heir of Hope Curriculum (Truth & Justice)
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P.4–P.6 e-Reading modules on Rainbow One featuring value-embedded stories that inspire reflective writing and oral expression.
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Co-planning with the Religious Education (RE) team to align English unit themes with core Catholic values (Truth, Justice, Love, Life, Family).
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An annual Cross-Curricular Values Learning Showcase displaying student portfolios and value reflections.
Heir of Heritage Curriculum
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Integrating local Cheung Chau, national Chinese, and global Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) into P.1–P.6 English learning and teaching.
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Students building connection and engagement with island community bearers, research cultural roots, and create authentic advocacy artifacts (audio tour guides, podcasts, documentary videos).
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Showcase student achievements to an international audience.


Learning Activities and External Competitions
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Tuesday English Day
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English Ambassador
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78th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (Solo Verse Speaking & Choral Speaking)
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Hong Kong School Drama Festival
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Speak Your Mind! Competition
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TED Talk for Kids
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AI Summit @ Learning & Teaching Expo (Student Innovation & Advocacy Showcase)


Self-Learning Platforms & Websites
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Oxford Reading Buddy: An interactive digital reading library
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Oxford Reading Planet: Daily reading assignment platform
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OUP iSolution & E-Learning Portal: Online e-books, listening activities, and interactive grammar resources.
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Rainbow One: School-based multimodal e-reading/ assessment platform