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Canossa Primary School (San Po Kong)

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school_nameCanossa Primary School (San Po Kong)
districtWong Tai Sin
school_address9 Choi Yee Lane, San Po Kong, Kowloon
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel23238883
school_fax23236665
school_emailcpsspk@cps.edu.hk
school_websitehttps://www.cps.edu.hk
school_mottoCharity, Righteousness, Humility
school_missionThe Canossian educators of Faith draw inspiration from Jesus on the Cross and St. Magdalene of Canossa. We dedicate ourselves to the Formation of Heart of our students, to love life and learning, to serve the Community, especially those whose needs are greatest.
sponsoring_bodyCanossian Missions
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1968
religionCatholicism
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poa_school_net45
imcEstablished
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members85%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcYuen Wai Ching
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMs.
name_of_school_headChan Cheong Shun Charley
title_of_school_headMr.
school_size5960
school_busYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$40"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"Special-used fee $100"
fac_no_of_classroom36
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground4
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsSTEM Room, English Room, Activity Rooms, Language Room, Multi-purpose Rooms, Visual Arts Room, Music Rooms, General Studies Room.
fac_othersRoof-top Garden, Medical Room, PTA Room, Prayer Room, Counselling Room, Conference Room.
fac_support_for_specialeduAccessible lift and Accessible toilet.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts66
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers67
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above30
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training59
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_422
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_928
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above50
previous_year_no_of_class_p16
previous_year_no_of_class_p26
previous_year_no_of_class_p36
previous_year_no_of_class_p46
previous_year_no_of_class_p56
previous_year_no_of_class_p66
previous_year_no_of_class_total36
current_year_no_of_class_p16
current_year_no_of_class_p26
current_year_no_of_class_p36
current_year_no_of_class_p46
current_year_no_of_class_p56
current_year_no_of_class_p66
current_year_no_of_class_total36
cs_mode_of_teachingCollaborative learning in small groups. Implementation of small class teaching from P.1 to P.6.
no_of_test_per_year_P10
no_of_exam_per_year_P12
replace_test_exam_P1Yes
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P60
no_of_exam_P2-P63
formulate_appropriate_school_based_assessment_assignment_policy_inform_parents_collect_views_from_teachers_students_parents_regularlyYes
upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_webYes
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_webYes
diversified_assessmentA total of 3 summative assessments per academic year (1 on main subjects, 2 on all subjects); regular written formative assessments; project learning, research-based learning, oral presentation, self-evaluation, peer review, etc.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementMixed abilities in class arrangement to cater for learner diversity. For each year level, 4 classes out of 6 adopt Putonghua as the medium of instruction in Chinese Language; 2 classes out of 6 adopt Cantonese as the medium of instruction in Chinese language.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day8
duration_of_each_period35
school_starts_at7:50
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:00
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:30
lunch_end_time1:25
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_lifeOur students have morning exercise every week. We join the LCSD's SportAct, School Physical Fitness Award Scheme and School Sports Programme, training students to build up healthy exercise habits.
school_life_remarksClass teacher period, Morning reading, Morning exercise, After-lunch activities, Remedial classes, Extra-curricular activities, etc.
life_wide_learningDebate Team, Junior Musical, Olympiad Maths Classes, School Teams (Basketball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Swimming, Football, Athletics), Choir, Orchestra, Music Classes (violin, flute, clarinet), Visual Arts Classes, STEM courses, mBot, VEXIQ, Programming and Drone courses, Taekwondo Classes, Artistic Gymnastics, Chinese Dance, Jazz Dance, Chinese Opera;
Life-wide Learning Days, Multi-intelligence Classes, Study Tours, Outdoor Learning Activities, Educational Camp, Adventure Based Camp, Cub Scouts, Brownies, Red Cross, CYC.
school_management_urlhttps://www.cps.edu.hk
school_organisationThe sponsoring body of our school is Canossian Missions. Under the supervision of the Incorporated Management Committee, the school is empowered the autonomy of self-management by the School Policy Executive Committee and the other four functional committees.
imc_smc_mcIncorporated Management Committee was established on 31st August 2013. Members include representatives from the sponsoring body, the supervisor, principal, teacher and other independent managers to give advice on the school development.
school_green_policyEnvironmentally-friendly lunchboxes, Renewable (Solar) Energy System (Feed-in Tariff Scheme), Energy saving facilities and policies, such as the lighting system; optimal room temperature of the air-conditioning, Sky garden that lowers the room temperature of the top floor, Collection of materials for recycling.
school_major_concerns_urlhttps://www.cps.edu.hk
school_major_concerns1. Foster students' physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, cultivate a willingness to serve, establish positive values, and develop into law-abiding citizens with good civic awareness.

2. Optimize school-based curriculum development, enrich learning and teaching experiences, utilize technology wisely, promote innovation, and expand students' diverse potential.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttp://www.cps.edu.hk
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. Emphasis on moral and civic education, various learning experiences, such as Leader in me curriculum, 'Our Foundress" Programme, core value curriculum, reading schemes, STEM curriculum, overseas exchange programmes, cross-curricular learning activities and social services for students' life-wide and life-long learning.
2. Small class teaching across all year levels. Putonghua is used as the medium of instruction in some classes.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum1. Our school optimizes the "Canossian Values Education" curriculum, which is implemented in collaboration with the various subject groups, to cultivate students' positive values and attitudes of gratitude, respect and responsibility.
2. Through the national education and the national security education, the curriculum enables students to understand our country and Chinese culture, cultivates and strengthens our national identity.
3. Optimizing STEAM education, broadening all-round learning experiences to develop students' generic skills and inquisitive thinking and promote whole-person development.
4. Encourages students to utilize class time to create room, cultivate independence and promote independent learning.
5. Strengthen reading across the curriculum, cultivate students' habit of active reading and use information technology in a rational and responsible manner.
6. To meet the learning needs of students, strengthen home-school cooperation to cater for the diversity of students' learning.
dev_of_generic_skillsFocus on creativity, critical thinking problem solving and communication skills through collaborative learning.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behavioursSharing the common vision and mission of the Canossian educators, our dedicated Canossian teachers have always been striving for excellence to nurture students' 'Formation of Heart' to love life and learning, to serve the Community, especially those whose needs are greatest.
Our school-based moral and civic education curriculum embraces the core values of Catholic education, guiding our students to love and to be the salt and light to the needy ones in society.
student_support_urlhttp://www.cps.edu.hk
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversitySmall group activity approach teaching, Collaborative learning activities and "Mentor & Me Program" for P.1 pupils let students help and inspire others to learn and achieve their own goals.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationOur school has a strong commitment to inclusion. Through a flexible allocation of resources, personalisation of the curriculum and differentiated learning and teaching strategy, we provide students with specialized support in order to raise their learning efficiency and to enable them to adapt in their school life. We utilize different subsidies to hire teachers and counsellors to cater for learning diversity. We offer a range of activities such as remedial programmes, reading, writing and social skills workshops and School-based Speech Therapy Service for students with a range of needs. Furthermore, we offer workshops for parents to understand the special educational needs of their children, to coach them at home and to collaborate with teachers and students to achieve students' personal growth.
support_for_non_chinese_studentsOur 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; 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; 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_adaptationCater for different learning needs through flexible seating and examination arrangement, various forms of homework, etc. Recommend gifted students to participate in training programmes and competitions organised by other institutes.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttps://www.cps.edu.hk
home-school_co-operationTo enhance parent-teacher communication, parents days and nights are adopted. Performing the important role as a bridge between parents and our school, the PTA has established a good relationship of mutual trust with the school. Through various functions, two-way communication has been strengthened.
school_ethosBuild up a harmonious teacher-student relationship, develop the spirit of love and serving others, and stress on positive culture through the core values of Catholic education, class management, sincere communication and self-learning activities. Widen pupils' vision, extra care is given to P.1 pupils' adaptation to primary school life and P.6 pupils' preparation for their secondary education. Develop parent education for better parent - school cooperation.
future_dev_urlhttps://www.cps.edu.hk
school_dev_plan1. Promote e-learning, develop self-learning skills and utilize assessment as learning in order to raise students’ learning efficacy.
2. Develop the ‘Canossian qualities’ in our students so that they can become grateful citizens.
3. Promote professional development among our teachers. Establish a learning organization and demonstrate the achievement of learning and teaching.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev1. Promote professional development among our teachers. Establish a learning organization.
2. Showcase professional development and achievements; encourage mutual appreciation culture among teachers and students.
school_character_othersScholarship given by Parent-Teacher Association and Alumni Association.