📚 Secondary ・ Yau Tsim Mong
St. Mary's Canossian College
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
20
Low
Secondary：10 indicators apply, 2 matched
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St. Mary's Canossian College
Yau Tsim Mong ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1900
📍 Address
162 Austin Road
📞 Phone
27242771
📠 Fax
27242719
✉️ Email
info@smcc.hk
⛪ Religion
Catholicism
👩🏫 Principal
Wong Wai Chun Janet
📅 Founded
1900
🏷️ School Type
Aided
👫 Gender
Girls
🎯 Mission
We are committed to a belief that all our students CAN develop to their full capacity. We provide a positive learning environment for the promotion of the whole person grounded in Christian virtues and the formation of heart, to empower them all to make the best use of God’s given talents in service to their fellowmen.
📚 Approach & Strategies
We actively promote a self-motivated, high-order thinking learning environment; through project learning our students are empowered to excel in the nine generic skills. To promote interactive learning classrooms, student-centered teaching strategies including pair work and group work are regular features in classroom teaching. Blended learning and elearning is widely adopted. Besides, each subject department reviews and refines the curriculum and class assessments using various kinds of assessment data to help students attain more desirable outcomes.
💛 SEN Support
The Student Support Team (Learning Support Section) provides support to students with special educational needs. It comprises Coordinator of Special Educational Needs (SENCO), Head of Learning and Teaching, Speech Therapist and SEN Counsellor. Learning Support Grant and NCS SEN Grant are utilized. Support to students and NCS students with SENs include early identification, collaboration with different parties (teachers, parents, Guidance Team, school social workers, Educational Psychologist, School-based Speech Therapist and EDB officers), special examination arrangements, and speech therapy. Whole-school inclusive programmes are organized to promote inclusive culture among students. Teachers are also invited to attend trainings and workshops which equip them with professional skills on c…
🎨 Whole-person Learning
按學術、興趣與體藝、社會服務及宗教四大類設立超過20個學會及興趣小組，而學生會及四社則負責統籌全校課外活動，個別學科如中、英文科、體育、音樂、數學等亦會組織學生參與校際比賽及舉辦不同課外活動。
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Sister |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Ms. |
| imc | Established |
| school_size | 10000 |
| sponsoring_body | Canossian Daughters of Charity |
| school_motto | One Heart and One Way |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 76 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 99 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 71 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 71 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 10 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 5 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 85 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Integrated Science, Life and Society/Citizenship, Economics and Society, Visual Arts, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education, Information Technology, Religious Education |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese History |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Economics, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Religious Education, Music, Literature in English, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management and Social Care |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, History, Geography, Integrated Science, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Visual Arts, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education, Information Technology, Religious Education |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese History |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Economics, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Religious Education, Music, Literature in English, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management and Social Care |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| current_year_no_of_class_s1 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s2 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s3 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s4 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s5 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s6 | 6 |
| sc_school_fee_s1 | - |
| sc_school_fee_s2 | - |
| sc_school_fee_s3 | - |
| sc_school_fee_s4 | - |
| sc_school_fee_s5 | - |
| sc_school_fee_s6 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s1 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s2 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s3 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s4 | $280 |
| sc_tong_fai_s5 | $280 |
| sc_tong_fai_s6 | $280 |
| sc_pta_fee | $50 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | $80 |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | School Publication $70 |
| sc_others | - |
| sc_remarks | Secondary School Net: Secondary Schools in Own District |
| oa_s1_admission | Our school will accept discretionary places. Our school will participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2026 ).The School considers academic performance, conduct and other achievements as the selection criteria for interview. Besides, EDB Rank Order and interview performance will be considered as the S.1 admission criteria. (For details, please refer to the school website.) |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | Orientation programme is held for incoming F.1 students and parents in late August before the term starts.<br>Our school takes measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by regularly alerting parents to the preventive measures. The quality and nutritive values of F.1 lunch boxes and snacks provided by the tuckshop are closely monitored. Seminars on healthy eating and weight management are conducted. “Joyful Fruit Day” is organized monthly to promote the benefits of eating right. Our school also encourages students to develop a habit of regularly taking part in physical activities. |
| school_organisation | IMC Management is enthusiastically promoted: a Senior Administration Team and a Middle Management Team set the direction for the whole school. A 3-year development strategy and an annual school plan are formulated to guide and co-ordinate the work of various functional teams throughout the year. |
| imc_smc_mc | Incorporated Management Committee includes: seven members of school sponsoring body, the school principal, a teacher manager, a teacher alternate manager, a parent manager, a parent alternate manager, an alumna manager and an independent manager. |
| school_green_policy | Being a member school of the Student Environmental Protection Ambassador Scheme, the school has integrated ‘green’ elements into both formal and informal curricula to stress the importance of environmental protection. The Environmental Education Team is set up to make a conscious effort to create a green learning atmosphere in school. Selected students are trained to help promote environmental conservation messages and organize relevant activities in school. Students are frequently encouraged to exercise their civic responsibilities as green citizens in the school as well as in the community. |
| language_policy | Proper language medium is adopted for learning in our classrooms: except for the subjects of Chinese Language and Chinese History, all subjects are taught in English. Students are expected to use only English as the language for their everyday life on campus while English and Putonghua are the two spoken languages in whole school gatherings, functions and ceremonies. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X, 3X and 4X. We offer over 100 different subject combinations for senior students.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: School-based curriculum is developed and promoted in junior secondary levels in order to achieve a full-integration with the Senior Secondary Education System. Due emphasis is put on differentiation which has been adopted in planning our school-based curriculum and assessments in all subjects to cater for learners in view of the school context as well as individual needs and competence. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | 1. Reading to Learn: Regular morning reading time allows both students and teachers to engage in reading and form reading habits. Our school reading team coordinates different subject departments to design reading materials or recommend subject-related books and /or multimedia resources to students and facilitate and boost their learning. Reading activities like sharing, games and competitions are organised to help promote a positive reading culture in the whole school. Besides, collaboration between language subject teachers and other subject teachers in promoting Reading across the Curriculum (RaC) has been strengthened, widening students’ horizons and keeping up with the momentum for Reading to Learn. <br>2. Information Technology for Interactive Learning: The school-based Information and Communication Technology (ICT) curriculum, with the focus on enhancing self-directed learning and information literacy, aims to prepare students to become active lifelong learners who are also effective and ethical users of data and technology. Our school strives to promote e-learning in an interactive mode via incorporating various e-learning platforms / tools. <br>3. Project Learning: To provide opportunities for students to integrate and apply knowledge and skills across disciplines and promote self-directed learning, students are engaged in mini-research, presentations, and particularly the STEAM-related projects in junior levels. Our emphasis is to develop students’ independent learning capabilities, generic skills and interpersonal relationships through conducting research and analysing data. <br>4. Moral and Life Education: Nurturing our students with Gospel values, we aim at empowering them to become spiritual, compassionate and integrated persons who uphold true moral values, appreciate life and embrace challenges posed by life. National Security Education and Basic Law Education has also been incorporated in the curriculum, thus enriching students’ related knowledge and values and grooming informed and responsible Chinese national and global citizens. Students’ whole-person development can hence be fostered via formal and informal curricula. |
| life_planning_education | The Careers and Further Studies Team aims at equipping students with the knowledge, skills and attitude required so that they can make informed choices in careers and life planning. Some examples of the wide variety of programmes include talks on local and overseas university applications, parents’ evenings, careers workshops on leadership and interview skills, activities organized by Government and NGOs, and university programme sharing sessions by alumni studying at local universities. Students also have authentic exposure to careers world through alumni mentorship programme, which cover a wide range of work fields including job shadowing and careers visits to different workplaces. To further strengthen support for our students to pursue their interests and realize their potential, target students are invited for individual counselling sessions. During the session, students can decide the focus of the discussion, including life planning, personal development, and time management, goal setting skills, overseas studies and matters related to university admission. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Catering for student diversity has been one of the school’s major concerns. Each subject department has applied various learning & teaching strategies to take care of students' diversified learning abilities, needs and styles.<br>The Student Support Team provides support to both gifted students and students needing enhancement by liaising with the Learning and Teaching Section and subject departments. Various grants, including Learning Support Grant and Diversity Learning Grant are utilized to organize programmes which aim to nurture students’ talents in different disciplines. Some of the school-based gifted programmes include Mathematics High-flyer Programme, Science competitions, Annual Fashion Show and Artist-in-Residence Programme. Gifted students are also nominated to many programmes and trainings organized by tertiary institutions and various organisers throughout the year. Remedial work includes school-based enhancement classes (providing additional academic support to F.1 – F.6 students) and Learning Support Centre (in which F.3 – F.5 tutors assist junior form students with homework and revision). |
| support_for_non_chinese_students | Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: arranging intensive Chinese learning and teaching mode(s), e.g. pull-out learning if necessary, split-class/group learning, etc.; developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting learning and teaching materials; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. Tailor-made curriculum for NCS students is developed according to their needs. Drawing reference to the learning progress at different learning stages as described under the Learning Framework, appropriate teaching strategies are adopted. In addition, teacher-student reading program and summer bridging course are also launched to enhance students' learning and prepare them for a healthy and colourful school life. Students are also prepared to sit for internationally recognized language examinations. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | Special examination arrangements (such as supervised breaks or extra time allowance) are provided for students with special education needs subject to professional recommendation on students' need. |
| home_school_co_operation_url | http://www.smccpta.org/ |
| home_school_co_operation | Home-school co-operation is enhanced through the Parent-Teacher Association, which aims at providing support to the school and students, in order to create a more welcoming and supportive environment for all. Different activities are organized by the five teams: Cultural & Recreation Team, Parenting Education Team, Publications & Communication Team, School Service Team and Welfare Team. Every year, the PTA holds talks, workshops, annual outing and Parent-daughter Obstacle Race on Sports Day. Parents are also encouraged to join as volunteers on different occasions like F.1 lunch box distribution, Joyful Fruit Days and Christmas Celebration. |
| school_ethos | The school is committed to grooming St. Marians to be open to growth, intellectually competent, sound in moral and religious values, loving persons and willing to serve others. |