Aims：

• To provide every student of English with further opportunities for extending their knowledge and experience of the cultures of other people as well as opportunities for personal and intellectual development, further studies, pleasure and work in the English medium.
• To enable every student to prepare for the changing socio-economic demands resulting from advances in information technology; these demands include the interpretation, use and production of materials for pleasure, study and work in the English medium.

Learning activities:

⃟    Reading

• Incorporate readers of different themes into a school-based curriculum. Teachers design different learning activities to develop students' language skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and higher-order thinking skills. Values education is also infused in reading workshop and other learning activities. Holistic reading strategies are infused to enhance students' reading skills.
• To foster active reading habits and enthusiasm through dynamic campus initiatives:
  • Morning Story Reading Time: Starting the day with inspiring narratives.
  • Reading Buddies Programme: Encouraging peer-to-peer learning and mentorship.
  • Rising Readers Programme: Celebrating individual milestones and steady progress.
  • STEAM Reading Corner: Connecting literacy with science and technology.
• To develop students' reading habits and interest in reading through school-based reading activities such as Morning Story Reading Time, Reading Buddies Programme, Rising Readers Reading Programme and STEAM Reading Corner.
• To facilitate the development of a reading culture by collaborating with Library Department and utilizing the e-reading platform in order to promote values education.
• To implement ability-based guided reading in Lower Primary to develop essential reading comprehension skills at their own pace.

⃟    Project Learning

Students acquire an inquiry-based approach and develop generic skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, computer literacy, values and attitudes through project learning. Creativity and presentation skills are promoted. Students are able to demonstrate their information technology skills by using different software or Apps.

⃟    Self-directed Learning and e-Learning

• To leverage e-Learning through the effective use of IT tools and interactive screen to enhance students' learning motivation, participation and facilitate self-directed learning.
• To build confidence in spoken English and improve writing skills through the use of AI tools.

⃟    Puppetry Theatre

• To foster creativity, confidence, and communication skills by integrating puppetry into lessons. Students have more opportunities to showcase talents beyond the classroom.

⃟    National Security Education and Cross-curricular Learning Activities

• To promote National Security Education and Chinese culture at school by infusing different learning activities in English lessons. Students participate in cross-curricular activities to enhance their understanding of Chinese culture.

• To enrich students’ learning experiences by providing students with a variety of extra-curricular activities.

• To enhance students’ speaking skills by integrating different speaking activities for diversified learning.
  • Grammar Hunt (P.1)
  • Storytelling and Craft (P.2)
  • Smart Talk (P.3)
  • Little Reporters (P.4)
  • Articulate Alliance (P.5)
  • Fun and Games (P.6)

• Other learning activities / programmes
  • English Fun Day
  • English Corner
  • SJS Channel
  • Puppetry
  • Competitions
    • e.g. Hong Kong Budding Poets (English) Award
    • Penmanship Competition
    • SOW
  • Interview training
  • Rising Reader Reading Programme (P.2)
  • Reading Buddies Programme (P.1-3)
  • STEAM Reading Corner (P.5, 6)
  • Morning Story Reading Time (P.1-2)

NET presents prizes for the best performers and the best puppets in the puppet show.

Students perform in the Hong Kong School Drama Festival.

Students do experiment in the English lesson.

International School students read storybooks with our students.

Our NET - Miss Hannah

Hello everyone. My name is Hannah Griffiths and I am from the UK. I am excited to be joining S.K.H. St. James’ Primary School this year for my second year at the school. I hope you have all had a good summer break and are ready to start the new school year.

I will be teaching Primary 1 to 3, focusing on reading, writing, speaking and listening.The students will have engaging and interactive English lessons in the Language Room, where they will be encouraged to try new things and not be afraid of making mistakes. Most of all, students will be stimulated to have a positive and enjoyable learning journey!

Looking forward to meeting you all!