Reading is an important basic learning skill. If students develop good reading habits and master effective reading skills, effectiveness of their learning can be enhanced. And we believe that lifelong learning and whole-person development can be achieved through extensive reading.
Through ‘Reading to Learn’, students are able to:
- Advance in basic language skills needed in communication, study and intellectual development;
- Develop thinking skills in the process of comprehension and interpretation; and
- Broaden their horizons and world of knowledge, have a deeper understanding of history, culture and life, and develop positive values.
1. Morning Reading Period
Every Wednesday and Friday morning, we hold a silent reading period during which students quietly read extracurricular books. We hope class teachers can help establish this routine early on, so that students can read under a quiet environment.
2. Secondary Three Reading Lesson
The teacher-librarian enables students to understand the operation of the school library in the lessons, so that students can make good use of the reading resources provided to broaden their knowledge across different subjects through extensive reading. The Chinese language teachers also incorporate literary elements and book recitation skills into the classroom.
3. Reading Award Scheme
- Both the Chinese and English Language subjects have incentive schemes, and they provide corresponding reading logbooks for students to record their reading achievements and share their experiences, with the ultimate goal of enhancing students' language proficiency. The library also offers an award for the highest borrowing volume.
- The Curriculum Development Team coordinates cross-curricular reading programs, organizes reading and writing competitions, and promotes a school-wide reading culture.
4. Subject-based Reading Scheme
Subject-based curricula assign reading assignments to strengthen reading as an important skill for learning subjects and as a self-learning method. There is also an emphasis on enhancing students showcasing their work, promoting a culture of reading, and providing positive reinforcement.
5. Reading Activities
Through a diverse range of activities, the school aims to enhance the reading atmosphere on campus. These reading activities include: subject-based book exhibitions in the library, author talks, reading clubs, book fairs, teacher-student reading sharing sessions, top borrowers lists, inter-class reading report competitions, and reading & writing competitions.
6. E-reading
Through various e-reading platforms, in conjunction with reading incentive schemes and subject-based inquiry learning activities, the school encourages students to establish reading habits and enhance their learning abilities through reading.
