Characteristics of English Curriculum
Our English curriculum aims to inspire confident, articulate, and self-directed lifelong learners within an immersive language environment. Through student-centred teaching, dynamic whole-school initiatives, and tailored support, we ensure every pupil thrives regardless of starting point.
We integrate cutting-edge AI technologies to provide personalized feedback, while placing a strong emphasis on public speaking. By blending traditional literacy with digital innovation and rhetorical training, we empower students of all abilities to communicate with poise and impact both inside and outside the classroom.
Our team
Department Heads:
- Mr Lam Ka Ho
Deputy:
- Mr Tam Ka Hang
- Ms Joyce Louise Ho
Teaching Members:
- Ms Lee Pui Yan
- Ms Ng Yan Lam
- Ms Lee Wing Yee
- Ms Ma Suk Yee
- Ms Liu Ka Wai
- Ms Lee Lai Ming
- Ms Wong Hoi Ling
- Ms Cheung Hiu Lam
- Ms Wong Hoi Yim
NETs:
- Mr Mark Christopher Harris
- Mr Rave Tabernero
Life-wide Learning Activities
A.English Tuesdays
English Speaking Tuesdays
English Speaking Tuesdays are fun opportunities for students to talk in English and win prizes. At recesses, students on each floor meet their NETs, English Ambassadors and teachers to chat about the theme of the month. The students that speak to the most people collect stamps in their English Tuesday passport booklets. With enough stamps inside, students can win a prize!
English Speaking Tuesdays Prize Giving
Pictured are some highlights from our prize ceremony following a recent English Speaking Tuesday. It was great to see so many students collecting stamps to receive a prize. Congratulations to our students for your English speaking efforts - keep up the good work in November!
Public Speaking Team
Established in 2023, our Public Speaking Team builds pupil confidence in both solo and group performance. Celebrating top accolades at the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival and Creative Speech Competition, we continue to elevate student voices. Looking ahead, the team will join Toastmasters International in Term 2 of the 2026–2027 academic year to foster world-class rhetorical leadership.
B.English Paradise
CBT’s English Paradise episodes are monthly morning assembly videos made with the help of NETs, English Ambassadors, and teachers. Each episode features updates on the English activities at CBT, interviews with teachers and students, and interactive quiz questions for students to answer in the class.
C. Open Day
In November, we welcomed primary school students to our school for our annual Open Day. In the English Department, we chose to teach students about acrostic poems. We hosted poetry lessons throughout the day and each primary student took home an acrostic poem that they wrote by themselves. The students did an excellent job, and teachers and student helpers enjoyed welcoming them to CBT! Furthermore, four of our wonderful Form 4 students performed their dramatic duologues for parents. The students learned their lines and rehearsed meticulously to put on an entertaining show. After their performance, the parents gave them a huge round of applause. The students were thrilled to show their parents how much their English skills have improved through doing drama in secondary school.
D. English Week
Our 2526 English Week brought language to life through vibrant, hands-on experiences across the school. Pupils dived into creative workshops to hone their original writing and performance skills, while curated movie screenings sparked lively discussions and critical analysis. A major highlight was an artistic exploration of Xu Bing’s famous Square Word Calligraphy, where students discovered the captivating intersection of English text and traditional Chinese visual culture. Ultimately, it was an inspiring week dedicated to celebrating imagination, cross-cultural appreciation, and artistic expression throughout our school community.
Useful Links
- English Department Website
https://bit.ly/cbtenglish - English Department Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/cbt_eng/