Educating Hearts & Minds
Educating Hearts & Minds
At St. Bosco Koon Ying School, we proudly offer an exceptional modified curriculum based on the U.K. National Curriculum, crafted to cater to the unique needs of our learners. Unlike traditional curricula, our approach prioritises the acquisition of core skills, recognising that progress is varied and individual rather than linear. Our curriculum emphasises skill development, knowledge, and capabilities through thematic learning, fostering collaborative planning and resource management throughout our vibrant school community.
The curriculum is structured around seven dynamic Areas of Learning, adapted from the Equals Formal Curriculum and the U.K. National Curriculum, designed specifically for pupils working below age-related expectations. This non-key stage specific framework allows pupils to engage at levels appropriate to their developmental age while providing the right level of challenge. The seven areas include:
This comprehensive curriculum guarantees that our pupils receive a well-rounded education that is both meaningful and engaging, equipping them for future success and empowering them to reach their fullest potential.
English is generally taught in My Communication lessons, with a focus on learners moving beyond functional communication to become confident in communicating in the wider world. Examples of communication methods include verbal, PECS, signing and electronic devices used for speech (AAC). The wide range of learning, physical, sensory and health needs of the students means that a ‘Total Communication’ environment is needed to meet the diverse communication challenges that our students face.
Maths is taught through a thematic cross-curricular approach and is included in My Thinking and Problem Solving. It is embedded in all sessions in a way that is relevant and meaningful to the students. The rationale for this is that many mathematical concepts can be abstract, and it is important for our students to learn, develop and understand key mathematical concepts with a strong concrete foundation. This approach means that maths is taught in a practical way that students can relate to, understand, generalise and importantly, find engaging. A focus on practical and useful maths gives learners the skills to apply maths to their own lives as they prepare for adulthood.
My Independence and Life Skills is an important area for our students as, for many, they will not have the same social understanding as their peers in mainstream settings. Understanding the ‘rules of life’ may not naturally develop for them as easily and therefore they have to learn these, which may take time. For some of these skills, depending on the physical ability of the student, we must reduce the level of dependence as far as possible whilst increasing opportunities for choice and decision-making. We involve the learner in the process so that it is something done with the learner rather than to him/her. It may also be that physical difficulties allow us the opportunity to work more on making informed choices. As the range of our students is so varied, we personalise learning to what is important to individuals, and learning may look very different from one student to another.
Wellbeing and movement is a huge part of the curriculum across the school and is incredibly important to all learners. Physical Wellbeing looks quite different for each child depending on the opportunities they are accessing. Within lessons, the class teacher may have a more “P.E. based” session or they may decide to have thematic activities that encourage an awareness of the student’s wellbeing. The children have a P.E. lesson at least once a week which helps them to work towards their wellbeing goal, as well as a session run in classrooms around wider aspects of personal wellbeing.
Students work towards their learning goals or other important life skills by consolidating existing skills or learning new things about the world around them. Enrichment also provides fun, exciting experiences for our pupils, that they may not always get the chance to be part of outside of school life. Students learn life skills that enable them to be active in routines and to complete everyday tasks more independently. Activities are personalised to the child depending on things that are most important to them and their potential future independence.
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The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal Number 8 will be issued at 8:00AM today.
Due to the weather condition, schools are suspended today (7th Aug 2025). We advise parents to check for information on the Anfield App and website and Google Classroom page for more information.
Update time: 7th Aug 2025 8:00AM
