St. Bonaventure College & High School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
Secondary:10 indicators apply, 2 matched
🎯 Mission
Our school is a Catholic secondary school following the Franciscan Spirit in education. We strive to build up a pleasurable learning environment, and motivate our students to learn with a humble attitude so as to achieve wisdom. We aim to provide a holistic education with equal emphasis on the spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic development of the students.
📚 Approach & Strategies
Through Professional Learning Community & Collaborative Lesson Planning, our teachers design interactive lessons, which have a variety of learning activities and are related to daily application for our students. Students are encouraged to participate, collaborate, communicate and create in order to construct knowledge by themselves. Besides, our teachers provide learning activities of different levels to cater for learners’ diversity. Teachers make use of continuous and different modes of assessment to give feedback on students' learning, so as to promote assessment for learning. Students are motivated to learn through projects, site visits, experiential learning, social services and self-learning on the web. In this way, it is hoped that students' self-learning habits and life-long lear…
💛 SEN Support
Our school has set up the post 'SENCO' to coordinate the Whole School Approach to Integrated Education. Learning Support Grant is mainly spent on employing counselors, clinical psychology service, and speech therapy service and interest classes for exploring students’ talent. In addition, our school participates in the Student Mental Health Support Scheme and Aim Project Autism Support Network. We also implement the Individualized Education Program for some SEN students.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
本校設有約30個常設的課外活動學會及小組,與及因應學生需要而舉辦的聯課活動。全方位學習組負責統籌及舉辦多元化之活動,在資訊科技、制服團隊、體育和管樂團方面之表現尤為突出,各小組在學界的公開比賽中屢獲殊榮。學生透過管理及參與不同類型之活動,培養各項共通能力及領導才能,以及建立正確的價值觀和態度。本校著重中一至中三級的制服團隊計劃,目的是培養初中學生的自律精神及對學校的歸屬感。此外,學生均會接受「領袖訓練」,以提升領導才能,以應對廿一世紀生活挑戰。
📋 School Data
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| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Ms. |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Mr |
| principal_qualifications_experiences | (MA in Education (School Leadership & Management), BSSc (Hon), Dip Ed) |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | 93 |
| school_size | 6000 |
| sponsoring_body | Minister of Order of Friars Minor |
| school_motto | Ubi Humilitas, Ibi Sapientia (Latin) |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 55 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 85 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 38 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 66 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 33 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 15 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 52 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Putonghua, Mathematics, Chinese History, Religious Education, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, Computer Literacy* |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Integrated Science (including Physics, Chemistry and Biology), Integrated Humanities (Geography, History, Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1-S2), Life and Society (S.3)) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Ethics and Religious Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Geography, Chinese History, History, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Health Management and Social Care, Citizenship and Social Development. |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Physics, Chemistry |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | Biology, Economics, Mathematics |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Putonghua, Mathematics, Chinese History, Religious Education, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, Computer Literacy* |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Integrated Science (including Physics, Chemistry and Biology), Integrated Humanities (Geography, History, Citizenship, Economics and Society) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Information and Communication Technology, Chinese History, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Health Management and Social Care, Citizenship and Social Development |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Ethics and Religious Studies, Geography, History, Music, Visual Art |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | Biology, Economics, Mathematics |
| current_year_no_of_class_s1 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s2 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s3 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s4 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s5 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s6 | 4 |
| 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 | $340 |
| sc_tong_fai_s5 | $340 |
| sc_tong_fai_s6 | $340 |
| sc_pta_fee | $30 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | $20 |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | Annual electricity fee for IT maintenance and replacements: $300 |
| sc_others | Exercise Books (according to the needs of students) |
| sc_remarks | A wide range of Other Learning Experiences with both lessons (Music, Visual Arts, Religious Education and Physical Education), and quality-based co-curricular activities (Talent Shows, Sports Days, Music Concerts, Community Services Schemes, Experiential Learning and Site Visits) are offered. The activity plan will be evaluated and amended yearly to cater for the needs of students. |
| 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 ).Admission criteria and weightings for S.1 discretionary places: Academic result (50%), Interview performance (20%), Conduct (15%), ECA & Awards (10%), Religion and Connection (5%). |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | To establish a close relationship between the parents and the school, help new students understand the school, reinforce students' sense of belonging to the school and develop good relationship among students, the Student Development Committee of our school holds an Orientation Day and a series of Orientation activities for both the new students and parents in August, as well as the Orientation Workshop for all the Form One students in September every year. Besides, we arrange two three-day courses of Reading for Fun Activities' for students to adapt to the curriculum and change of medium of instruction. The school implements the “Healthy School Policy", with the aim of helping our students to build healthy life concepts through lessons and talks, extra-curricular activities and other learning experiences. Physical Education teachers and Health Education Committee teachers take care of the health condition of students. They frequently provide relevant information and guidance. The school provides lunch service for full day schooling. |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Consolidate language competence, strive for excellence.<br>2. Come to terms with Christianity, learn the truth and implement the core values of Catholic education. |
| school_organisation | Under the leadership of Incorporated Management Committee, communication with stakeholders is viable through various administrative groups such as the Academic Committee, School Executive Committee, Parent-Teacher Association and Students' Association, so as to ensure the quality of education. The system of self-evaluation and accountability is implemented to ensure the quality of teaching and learning, and realization of the concept "Plan, Implement & Evaluate". |
| imc_smc_mc | Incorporated Management Committee consists of fifteen members, including the Supervisor, Principal, affiliated primary school Principals, retired Principals, parents, teachers, and independent members. |
| school_green_policy | Implementing environmental conservation education is an important mission to inculcate Franciscan spirits into students of St. Bonaventure College & High School. The school has established Health & Environmental Protection Education Committee and formulated the Environmental Protection Education Policy. Different resources have been fully utilized to enhance the environmental conservation education, such as implementing Green School 2.0, and set up an Environmental Ambassadors Program. We have been awarded the Green School Award and the Sustainable Development Community Project Award. We hope our students can learn to treasure Mother Nature through the participation in the above projects. |
| language_policy | All along, the school puts emphasis on "Biliteracy and Trilingualism". Our major concerns are: <br>1. Enrich the language learning environment;<br>2. Make use of the opportunities from the fine-tuning of MOI to increase Extended Learning Activities in English;<br>3. Raise the language proficiency of the teaching staff. <br>The school provides a broader coverage of English learning environment for students with the ability so that students can adapt to the English-medium senior secondary subjects. The school uses the Attainment Test results to allocate students to different classes. The school has set up a mechanism for students to be promoted to Form 2 and Form 3 classes. Our substantial arrangement to upgrade the language proficiency of students includes split-class teaching for Secondary Two to Six English; school-based English curriculum reform, in order to promote interactive learning; assessment for learning to promote English learning; the implementation of Language-Across-Curricular English learning activities to increase opportunities for students' exposure to English; after-school English enrichment classes and the extra-curricular activities in enhancing language learning. There are bridging courses in English for primary six students allocated to our school to enable them to adapt to changes in the medium of instruction. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. We offer 11 elective subjects, totally 15 groups, divided into 2 or 3 blocks, for our students to choose with reference to their ability and interest. <br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Our school-based curriculum is broad and balanced, and we provide our students with a variety of subjects so that they can have whole-person development and learn for life. We have curriculum tailoring so as to provide learning activities of different levels for our students and cater for learners' diversity. Besides the acquisition of knowledge, our curriculum also emphasizes the cultivation of values and the mastery of generic skills. In addition to the core curriculum, extended curriculum is provided to further develop students' potential and cater for learners' diversity. For SS core subjects: English, Chinese, and Mathematics, we arrange small group learning so as to strengthen the care for learners' diversity. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | The implementation of the three key tasks enables students to develop independent learning ability and learn for life. Reading to learn: through the co-operation of the Reading and Writing Enhancement Committee, Library and KLA Extensive Reading Programmes, and Reading Periods, students can learn reading skills and nurture reading habits. IT in education: effective application of e-learning platform to encourage students to collaborate, communicate and create more. Our School puts strong emphasis on Values Education. Besides integrating this aspect into the curriculum of different subjects systematically, our School conducts different thematic morning assembly speeches every week. On top of these, we currently utilize external resources to provide students with various types of educational activities such as overseas exchange tours. |
| life_planning_education | Our school offers comprehensive careers education and programs to enhance students’ self-understanding, personal planning, goal setting, as well as capacity to make alterations as a result of self-reflection. In order to help them explore more and set goals, Careers and Life Planning Committee offers a wide range of activities, including institution seminars, job simulations, firm visits, board games, mentorship programs, and individual counseling. Besides, we spare no effort in promoting gifted education and Applied Learning. Students are offered with diverse learning programs to actualize their potentials. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Split-class teaching is implemented in English, Chinese and Mathematics in different forms and the method of splitting is based on the examination results. A tailored class-based curriculum is offered in order to cater for learning diversities in students. Curriculum (English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics) for academically-gifted students is offered to F.1 to F.3 students after school. We also provide remedial tutorials for students. The SEN Support Committee makes use of the Learning Support Grant for Secondary Schools (LSGSS) to carry out a whole-school plan to cater for students with special educational needs. We also employ assistant teachers and buy outside services to support them. In addition, we have a plan to arrange our teachers to receive training in this area to support students further. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | The school puts emphasis on "Assessment for Learning" and "Assessment of Learning". Apart from internal tests and examinations, various modes of assessment are adopted such as project learning, journals, and peer lesson observation. The strategies include students' self-evaluation, peer learning and teachers' evaluation, so as to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning. |
| home_school_co_operation | The PTA has set up a PTA Scholarship to award students' remarkable achievement. The PTA also organizes the Respect Teachers Campaign. In order to achieve the aim of home-school co-operation, the PTA organizes different activities for the parents, teachers and students to join, such as annual outing, second-hand book donation, and talks for parents. Meanwhile, parents offer voluntary services such as student lunch tasting, being on duty in the Parents Resource Centre during lunch time, distributing 2nd-hand school uniform for the needy, accompanying students to the Hong Kong Speech Festival and concerts and assisting in handling lost property of students. |