Student Development
Nurturing Values and Character
Moral, Civic and National Education forms the cornerstone of values education at our school. In accordance with the Education Bureau's Values Education Curriculum Framework and the Curriculum Framework of National Security Education in Hong Kong (2025), the school nurtures students' proper values and attitudes through learning and teaching across different Key Learning Areas (KLAs) and subjects, as well as other relevant learning experiences. We aim to help students identify the values embedded in issues and challenges they encounter at different stages of their development, analyse situations objectively, exercise sound judgement and translate their values into action, preparing them to face the challenges of future life.
In response to students' developmental needs and changes in society, the school adopts "Taking Root in Chinese Culture, Connecting with the World, Embracing the Future" as its overarching direction. We actively nurture the twelve Priority Values and Attitudes recommended by the Education Bureau, while integrating the Five Core Values of Catholic Education, the six virtues promoted by Caritas schools, and the school's character strengths education. Through the cultivation of positive values and attitudes, students are encouraged to make reasonable, informed and responsible decisions when addressing personal and social issues.
Guided by the spirit of "Reverence for God and Love for All", Caritas schools promote the following six virtues:
The school promotes the development of 24 character strengths, with particular emphasis on the following six:
Enhancing students' understanding of our country and strengthening their sense of national identity are key priorities of the school's National Education programme. Through National Education, students are encouraged to develop a comprehensive and multi-perspective understanding of our country, strengthen their sense of identity and belonging, and develop a willingness to contribute to national development and the well-being of the people. The school plans its annual National Education activities with reference to the important dates listed in the Activity Planning Calendar of the National Education One-stop Portal, while taking account of school-based needs. The specific learning objectives for junior and senior secondary students are as follows:
Develop a sense of belonging and responsibility towards society and our country, and recognise their identities as citizens and nationals.
Understand the opportunities and challenges encountered in our country's development, and reflect on the roles they may play in the future.
Participate in local or Mainland experiential learning and exchange opportunities to gain an initial understanding of the development of Chinese culture and strengthen their sense of belonging and responsibility towards our country.
Show concern for the development of Hong Kong and our country, while developing an international perspective.
Recognise the importance of the rule of law and respect for human rights in society.
Develop social awareness and critical thinking skills to identify the values and perspectives underlying social issues.
Examine the challenges and opportunities currently facing our country rationally, critically and from multiple perspectives.
Strengthen their sense of national identity and develop a willingness to contribute to the development of our country and the well-being of its people.
The Team promotes Moral and National Education through six guiding principles: organic integration, natural connection, diversified strategies, mutual coordination, learning within and beyond the classroom, and whole-school participation. Values education is integrated into the learning and teaching of different Key Learning Areas and subjects, recognising that the acquisition of knowledge and the cultivation of values are closely interconnected. By incorporating values education into both curricular and co-curricular learning experiences, the school seeks to provide students with a coherent and holistic learning experience.
The Civic and Moral Education Team aims to help students understand their roles and responsibilities within their families, society and our country, while nurturing positive values and attitudes. Through close collaboration with different Key Learning Areas and subject panels, the Team ensures that its programmes are aligned with the educational mission and ethos of Caritas schools. We strive to strengthen students' sense of national identity and encourage them to contribute positively to our country and society.
