- 科組地帶
- 英文科
Aims
The overall aims of the English language learning and teaching are:
– to provide every student with further opportunities for extending their knowledge and experience of the cultures of other people as well as opportunities for personal and intellectual development in the English medium; and
– 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 and study in the English medium.
It is our aim to offer every student the opportunity to attain the maximum degree of bilingual competence of which he/ she is capable, with account being taken of the various constrains inherent in the situation. We believe all students coming to our school can be a diligent, cooperative, active and happy learner through effective learning and teaching.
We especially focus on the following four generic skills.
– Communication
– Creativity
– Critical thinking skills
– Problem-solving skills
English Activities
ICAS Assessments
ICAS Assessments is an annual online competition aimed at recognizing and rewarding academic excellence among high-potential students. The assessments evaluate students’ abilities to apply classroom learning to new contexts, focusing on higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. To keep the experience engaging and beneficial, new assessments are developed each year for every subject and year level.
Over the past 40 years, ICAS has seen participation from more than 20 countries and regions, including Hong Kong and Macau, with approximately 9 million students taking part to identify their strengths and weaknesses in various subjects. Notably, nearly 400 schools in Hong Kong and Macau are actively involved in ICAS Assessments.
The results of the ICAS indicate that out of a total of 39 participants, which includes 20 students from P.4 and 19 students from P.5, there was 1 distinction, 4 credits, and 5 merits awarded.
5C Alfie Chan has awarded “The 4th TOEFL and TOEIC Best of the Best Award Presentation Ceremony in Hong Kong”
Our school is awarded “The 4th TOEFL Best of the BestSchool Award”
Students who are awarded distinction and merit.
Morning Assembly
On Wednesday mornings, students and teachers hold an English assembly. With book sharings, facts, news, stories, riddles and quizzes, the assemblies are interactive and all students are often invited to participate with singing or answering questions. It’s a great opportunity for students to practice their English speaking and listening skills outside of the classroom.
English Games (Recess Game Stalls and English Corner)
Our NET teacher visits every P4-6 classroom to play engaging board games, promoting teamwork and language skills. During recess, the English Station offers fun English games, creating an exciting environment for learning. These activities take place regularly throughout the school term, encouraging students to enhance their English abilities while enjoying themselves. By participating in these games, students develop communication skills, make new friends, and immerse themselves in a lively, interactive learning experience.
Campus TV (English Channel)
Students produce impressive English-based videos each year, covering topics from engineering challenges to audience etiquette.
These videos showcase creativity and knowledge while providing an opportunity for students to improve their language skills. Attention to detail, clear communication, and multimedia elements enhance the quality of the videos, making them both informative and entertaining.
Book Character Day
Book Character Day was a fun and educational event that encouraged students to engage with their favorite literary characters. On this day, students were invited to dress up as characters from their favorite books and participate in a range of activities that celebrated reading and storytelling.
Book Character Day was a great way to promote literacy and encourage children to explore different genres and stories. By dressing up as their favorite characters, children developed their creativity and imagination while connecting with those characters.
During Book Character Day, students participated in activities such as book readings, character parades, and trivia contests. These activities provided an opportunity for students to share their love of reading with others and learn more about the characters they admired.
Book Character Day was a fantastic way to foster a love of reading and inspire children to explore new worlds and ideas through literature. It was a fun and engaging event that had a positive impact on children’s academic and personal growth.
P.6 Interview Workshop
This year’s secondary school interview training took place online due to Covid-19. Small groups of P.6 students did a brief online interview with Mr. John. They learned how to bring out the best in themselves and speak with more confidence. They were then given guidance on how to improve individually. Finally, they got to practice in a more authentic setting, with a more formal one-on-one interview bringing everything they had learned together. Our students made the most of the opportunity and were well prepared for their actual secondary interviews.
Our Day at Disneyland
In June, P.5 and P.6 students with exceptional English grades were invited to join a trip to Disneyland as a reward for their hard work. They used English to learn about the different elements of synergy. They learned interactively, participating in group activities, playing games and watching shows and performances. After, they had lunch and then went to play on the most exciting rides they could find and do some souvenir shopping!
Speech Festival
Despite the cancellation of this year’s choral speaking competition, the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival Solo Speaking event proceeded as planned, with approximately 50 of our students from all age levels participating. They selected and memorized their chosen poem, and the dev n worked diligently to bring it to life through expressive tone, pitch, and intonation.
Although the Speech Festival’s choral speaking competition, they performed a poem about a teddy bear in unison, using pitch, tempo, tone, voice projection, and small actions to convey the poem’s meaning and make it an enjoyable experience for the audience. The show was a tremendous success, and we look forward to achieving additional top-three finishes when the official choral speaking competition resumes.
Congratulations to our students who have achieved tremendous results at the Solo Verse Speech Festival:
- 6D Tai Wai Kei Blair (3rd place)
- 4C Leung Cheuk Yan Brittany (2nd place)
- 4C Fei Yi Fei (Winner of the P4 Girl’s Solo Verse)
English Drama Team
Fifteen students from P.3-P.6 participated in the International Drama Competition, working hard to learn their lines, intonation, and actions for their performance of “The Elves and the Shoemaker.” The story centers around a poor shoemaker who discovers that elves secretly make shoes for him and his son, but they start to take the elves for granted until the elves ultimately leave. However, the shoemaker’s family reconciles with the elves, making the elves return and leading to a happy ending. The students’ dedication paid off as they earned the “Award for Outstanding Performer,” which few Hong Kong schools achieved this year.
In addition to their performance at the drama competition, the drama team also presented another full production this year. The students who earned the “Award for Outstanding Performer” include Chan Alfie, Leung Yat Long, You Tsz Wing, Lao Hoi Ching, and Yuen Sze Kiu.
Stream Day
The Hop Yat STREAM event was a great success! Students explored how science, technology, engineering, art, and math intersect with food science through a variety of activities. The sink or float experiment allowed students to apply their understanding of buoyancy and density to real-world food examples. Making ice cream using a STREAM approach helped students understand the chemistry of food and encouraged problem-solving skills. Building a density tower using different food items encouraged critical thinking and knowledge of density and buoyancy. Overall, the event was a fun and interactive way for students to engage with STREAM concepts and food science, inspiring a love for learning and future STREAM-related careers.
Promoting Communities of Practice to Enhance Small Class Teaching” – McDonald’s
Our Primary 3 students were thrilled to join the “Promoting Communities of Practice to Enhance Small Class Teaching” Support Scheme, in collaboration with professionals from the Chinese University. This innovative program aimed to enhance students’ English language skills through engaging and practical experiences. As part of this initiative, students had the exciting opportunity to visit McDonald’s, where they ordered food using English. This real-world interaction not only boosted their confidence but also reinforced their language skills in a fun and familiar setting through engagement with the direct community. We look forward to more similar opportunities and exciting developments as we continue to empower our students to excel in their learning and grow into confident communicators!
Choral Speaking
Choral speaking is a valuable activity in our primary school that promotes teamwork and communication skills. Our choral speaking team performs poetry and prose as a unified group, enhancing their verbal expression and rhythm. The team has achieved notable success, winning the champion title in previous years and earning remarkable results in the Speech Festival. Parents can look forward to seeing our students demonstrate their skills during upcoming performances, showcasing their hard work and dedication.
The Native English Teacher (NET)
Hello every one! My name’s Mr. John and I’ve been Hop Yat Church School’s Native English teacher since 2015. I’m originally from England, but I’ve lived and taught in Hong Kong for around 10 years, and I love it here!
When I’m not teaching I spend my time reading books, playing with my dog or riding my bike on Tai Mo Shan, but the one thing I like doing most is talking to my students! I’m a very talkative and friendly person; so whether you want help with English work or you just want to talk or play a game during break time, feel free to find me. I’m always happy to meet students, especially those I don’t get to teach every week.
I look forward to seeing you all in the near future, and hope to build some more great memories with you and the Hop Yat family!
Website Recommendations
| Website / Content | URL |
| 香港資訊教育城—英國語文教育 | http://www.hkedcity.net/english/ |
| Cambridge | https://dictionary.cambridge.org/ |
| Cbeebies | http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/asia/ |
| British Council | http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/ |
| British Council phonics games | http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/sounds |
| Introducing basic phonics | http://www.starfall.com/n/level-k/index/load.htm?f |
Hong Kong Speech Festival
Solo Verse Speaking| Boys | ||
| Level | Class code | Poems |
| P.1 & P.2 | U51 | A Baby Sardine by Spike Milligan |
| P.1 & P.2 | U52 | In Trouble Again by Susan Quinn |
| P.3 | U53 | Sounds by Irene Rawnsley |
| P.3 | U54 | The Cow by Robert Louis Stevenson |
| P.4 | U55 | The Sweet by Tony Bradman |
| P.4 | U56 | Experiment by Danielle Sensier |
| P.5 | U57 | The Cod by Lord Alfred Douglas |
| P.5 | U58 | On Top of Spaghetti by Anon. |
| P.6 | U59 | My Old Man by Angela Topping |
| P.6 | U60 | Daddy Fell into the Pond by Alfred Noyes |
| Girls | ||
| Level | Class code | Poems |
| P.1 & P.2 | U20 | Snowball by Shel Silverstein |
| P.1 & P.2 | U21 | Little Silver Aeroplane by Anon. |
| P.1 & P.2 | U22 | Who Has Seen the Wind_ By Christina Rossetti |
| P.3 | U23 | Give Yourself a Hug by Grace Nichols |
| P.3 | U24 | Shaggy Dogs by Richard Edwards |
| P.3 | U25 | Our Cats by Wes Magee |
| P.4 | U26 | It’s Spring by John Foster |
| P.4 | U27 | Postcard by Tony Langham |
| P.4 | U28 | Samantha is Sobbing by Gareth Owen |
| P.5 | U29 | Colouring In by Jan Dean |
| P.5 | U30 | Someone by Walter de le Mare |
| P.5 | U31 | This is Where… by James Carter |
| P.6 | U32 | The Cheer-up Song by John Whitworth |
| P.6 | U33 | Cobweb Morning by June Crebbin |
| P.6 | U34 | Something Told the Wild Geese by Rachel Field |
P.1-P.3 e-Learning in Space Town: Space Town Go
Space Town Go is the successor to the Reading Town APP, and is easily accessible on any device with an internet connection. It’s a great reading companion to the Space Town program with over 200 story and letter books and games for students to play and practice their phonics learning with. Everything on Space Town Go reinforces the language and phonics sounds our students learn in the Space Town program. Here’s what you can expect from Space Town Go:
Units matching with Space Town
Small reader books and letter books
Each book can be listened to, read or recorded
Students can play games to practice their blending, high frequency word and content word knowledge
Scan the QR code or use the link to try Space Town Go for yourself!
https://nets.edb.hkedcity.net/spacetowngo/web/index.php
Epic! Reading App
Do you want thousands of books, readers and videos at your fingertips? Then Epic is the app for you! Epic is an online collection of kid’s books, audiobooks, videos and literary quizzes for young children. It’s a fantastic tool for promoting reading and has something for all levels, whether it’s a phonics book for a beginner reader or a complex storybook for an advanced reader. With the app available on phones, tablets and as a web page, you can take your books with you anywhere you go!
 Easy and intuitive interface |  Thousands of books for all levels and personalized collections of your favourite books |  Audiobooks, videos and custom quizzes for a more rounded learning experience |
Get Epic now:
URL for Web Browser Student Log In (getepic.com)
URL for Apple Devices: Epic – Kids’ Books & Reading on the App Store (apple.com)
URL for Android Devices: google store
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