- 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
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!
English Activities
English Corner
Our English Corner provides a fun space for students to bond with classmates and their NET teacher over engaging board games.
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.
P.6 Interview Workshop
Secondary School Interview Training with our NET Teacher for P.6 Students.
Movie Magic
Celebrating academic excellence with a special screening of “Super Mario Bros. Galaxy!” So proud of our hardworking students!
Speech Festival
Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival Success!
Our students delivered outstanding performances in the English Solo Verse Speaking.
English Drama Team
Success at the Hong Kong School Drama Festival!
Our drama team achieved outstanding success at this year’s festival, taking home four prestigious awards:
- Adjudicators’ Award
- Award for Outstanding Stage Effects
- Award for Outstanding Cooperation
- Award for Outstanding Performer
Congratulations to our talented cast and crew!
Stream Day
Sweet success on STREAM Day! Students made delicious homemade ice cream while exploring the science of freezing.
English Station
Students play games and enjoy lively conversations with their NET teacher at the English Station.
Choral Speaking
Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (English Speech)
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 |
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 |
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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