Canossa School (Hong Kong)
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
Primary:11 indicators apply, 3 matched
🎯 Mission
Canossa School (Hong Kong) is committed to: - Creating an atmosphere within our school community where gospel values and Christian living are encouraged; - Adopting the holistic approach to education where the development of the whole person focuses on being loyal, responsible, loving others and valuing ourselves; - Providing a balanced education which encompasses Spiritual, Moral, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Aesthetic skills, knowledge and attitude.
📚 Approach & Strategies
Student-Student interaction and Active Learning are valued. Flexible timetabling for excursions, camping, visits, competitions, overseas trips etc to broaden the students' horizons. High-order thinking skills and Affective Education being implemented.
💛 SEN Support
SENCO and student support team work with the other subject teachers to help the students. School-based speech therapy training (provide assistance to students with articulation problems) and support groups for students with special educational needs.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Red Cross, the Pioneers of Christ, Choir, Drama, Language activities, Debate, Student Reporters, Presentation skills, Art Club, Science Activities, IT Activities, Voluntary Group, Mathematics Olympiad, Chinese and Western Musical Instruments, Chinese Opera, Dancing, Swimming Team, Ballgames, Martial Arts and Skipping.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| poa_school_net | 14 |
|---|---|
| school_type_1 | Aided |
| school_type_2 | Whole Day |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members | - |
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Sister |
| title_of_school_head | Ms. |
| sponsoring_body | Daughters of Charity of The Canossian Ins Inc. |
| school_motto | To be humble, reverent,<br>caring and loving |
| school_size | 7000 |
| through_train_sec_school | - |
| feeder_sec_school | - |
| nominated_sec_school | Canossa College |
| school_bus | Yes |
| nanny_van | - |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| asc_school_fee | - |
| asc_tong_fai | - |
| asc_pta_fee | $100 |
| asc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $260 |
| asc_others | - |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 36 |
| fac_no_of_school_hall | 1 |
| fac_no_of_playground | 3 |
| fac_no_of_library | 1 |
| fac_special_rooms | TV studio, 3 Computer Rooms, Visual Arts Room, 2 Music Rooms, English Room, General Studies Room, Prayer Room, Stem Lab, Conference Room, Dancing Room. |
| fac_others | Game Room, Fun Land, Garden. |
| fac_support_for_specialedu | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 68 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 100 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 57 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 42 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 38 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 13 |
| previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 49 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p1 | 6 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p2 | 6 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p3 | 6 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p4 | 6 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p5 | 6 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_p6 | 6 |
| previous_year_no_of_class_total | 36 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p1 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p2 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p3 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p4 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p5 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_p6 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_total | 36 |
| cs_mode_of_teaching | 1. Co-operative learning in lessons;<br>2. All language teachers are subject trained;<br>3. Two class teachers in P.1 to P.6; <br>4. Different groupings in P.2, P.3 and P.4. |
| cs_remarks | - |
| no_of_test_per_year_P1 | 0 |
| no_of_exam_per_year_P1 | 2 |
| replace_test_exam_P1 | Yes |
| no_of_test_per_year_P2-P6 | 0 |
| no_of_exam_P2-P6 | 3 |
| formulate_appropriate_school_based_assessment_assignment_policy_inform_parents_collect_views_from_teachers_students_parents_regularly | No |
| upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_web | No |
| upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web | No |
| diversified_assessment | Summative Assessment and different kinds of formative assessment, including projects, habits review and physical fitness test. |
| avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays | Yes |
| arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon | Yes |
| streaming_arrangement | Without Streaming arrangement. |
| no_of_school_days_per_week | 5 |
| no_of_periods_per_day | 9 |
| duration_of_each_period | 35 |
| school_starts_at | 7:45 |
| school_starts_at_AMPM | AM |
| school_ends_at | 3:00 |
| school_ends_at_AMPM | PM |
| lunch_start_time | 12:15 |
| lunch_end_time | 1:10 |
| lunch_arrangement | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| school_life_remarks | Besides general subjects, there are also Life Skills Education, Morning Exercise, Morning Reading lessons and Assemblies for each class level, Visits, Camps etc. |
| school_management_url | http://www.canossahk.edu.hk/ |
| school_organisation | The School Management and Development Team, the Learning and Teaching Development Team and the School Ethos and Student Support Team are responsible for managing the school affairs, developing the learning and teaching as well as the school curriculum and enhancing the students' spiritual and moral development. |
| imc_smc_mc | Incorporated Management Committee |
| school_green_policy | 1. Energy-saving policy being implemented.<br>2. All staff and students use recycle lunch boxes and utensils at lunch time.<br>3. Collect all used paper.<br>4. Use recycle paper. |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.canossahk.edu.hk/ |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Optimize learning and teaching by cultivating students' sense of ownership and empowering them with 21st Century skills to navigate emerging challenges.<br>2. Promote Canossian values education and foster the holistic development of students by nurturing them into active, healthy leaders who recognize their role in the community and contribute to its growth. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.canossahk.edu.hk/ |
| major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum | Daily cultivation on students’ national identity and their awareness on national security education; utilizing students’ learning opportunities through small-class teaching; further development on STEAM education; and integration with reinforcement on cross-curricular learning experiences. Through continuous development on reading to learn curriculum, PIE learning model, and enhancement of assessments, the effectiveness of learning and teaching is optimized. |
| dev_of_generic_skills | To cultivate the students nine generic skills, especially focus on communication skills, collaboration skills, creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. |
| cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours | A School-based curriculum focusing on Canossian Spirit has been developed to instill positive values in our students. |
| student_support_url | http://www.canossahk.edu.hk/ |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Chinese, English and Mathematics Remedial Classes, P.2 and P.3 English / Chinese small group teaching, Counselling, Parent counselling, Angel Helper Scheme. |
| support_for_non_chinese_students | Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; appointing additional teacher(s)/teaching assistant(s) to support NCS students' learning of Chinese; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and our school uses Putonghua to teach Chinese in all classes / groups at certain levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc.. |
| curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation | Different subjects have curriculum adaptation to cater for students' needs and to support the gifted children. Small group teaching to cater for the weaker students. |
| home-school_co-operation_url | http://www.canossahk.edu.hk/ |
| home-school_co-operation | 1. Parents' Day and Parents' Meetings being held regularly.<br>2. Parents as a valuable asset for school development.<br>3. Parents' Education - Within this school year, more than 200 parents help looking after students at recess, decorating boards, preparing teaching aids etc.<br>4. Parent-Teacher Association arranges different functions, for example, fun fair, parents' workshops, talent show. |
| school_ethos | 1. School-based Adaptation programme for P.1 students.<br>2. Cultivating a caring culture.<br>3. Angel Helper Scheme.<br>4. Life Skills Education Lessons <br>5. Assemblies for different class levels.<br>6. Class meetings at all levels. |
| future_dev_url | http://www.canossahk.edu.hk/ |
| school_dev_plan | 1. Enhancing students' active learning skills.<br>2. Fostering value education. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | In order to enhance learning and teaching, the school:<br>1. Encourage teachers to take on courses.<br>2. Organise workshops for teachers according to their professional needs.<br>3. Promote school-based training on eLearning and Positive Education. |