{"id":12129,"date":"2021-08-04T15:01:38","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T07:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rcps.raimondi.edu.hk\/wordpress\/?page_id=12129"},"modified":"2026-08-21T15:11:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T07:11:59","slug":"general-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/rcps.raimondi.edu.hk\/wordpress\/curriculum\/general-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"General Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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General Studies \/ Primary Humanities \/ Primary Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Curriculum of GS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Curriculum Aims<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/strong> The GS curriculum aims to enable students to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 maintain healthy personal development and become confident, rational and responsible citizens;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 recognize their roles and responsibilities as members of the family and society and show concern for the common good;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 develop a sense of national identity and be committed to contributing to the nation and the world;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 develop curiosity and interest in the natural world and technological world as well as understand the impact of science and technology on society;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 develop care and concern for the environment and practice green living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Learning Targets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students are expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 understand their growth and development, develop a healthy lifestyle and respect for themselves and others, and attach importance to harmonious interpersonal relationships;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 understand the development and changes of the community, and appreciate and respect multiculturalism of Hong Kong;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 develop care and concern for the well-being of their families, the community of Hong Kong, the nation and the world, and as a result understand their roles and responsibilities in their families, society and country, respect the rule of law and contribute for the common good;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 develop interest in exploring the scientific world and technological world, be able to integrate and apply science and technology knowledge and skills to solve everyday problems;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 understand the impact of science and technology on human society and the environment, and practise green living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Strands<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    There are six strands in the GS curriculum, which provide students with diversified learning experiences that lay a solid foundation for their learning. The six strands are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Health and Living<\/li>\n
    • People and Environment<\/li>\n
    • Science and Technology in Everyday Life<\/li>\n
    • Community and Citizenship<\/li>\n
    • National Identity and Chinese Culture<\/li>\n
    • Global Understanding and Information Era<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      4. Strengths<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • About 80% of the lessons are conducted in English. Students are well-prepared for learning in secondary school adopting English as the medium of instructions.<\/li>\n
      • Our General Studies Room will be transforming into a STEAM room designed to inspire students through experiments, 3D printing, and robotics. It provides students with opportunities of hands-on and minds-on learning activities in order to foster learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        5. Life-wide Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Life-wide learning provides students with the opportunities to learn in authentic contexts. Diversified life-wide learning activities are organized to deepen students\u2019 learning as well as develop in them positive values and attitudes, through observation, experimental learning, sharing and reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n