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St. Mary's Canossian School

POA School Net：31

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school_name	St. Mary's Canossian School
district	Yau Tsim Mong
school_address	162 Austin Road, Kowloon
school_type_1	Aided
school_type_2	Whole Day
medium_of_instruction	Chinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
school_tel	23684204
school_fax	23141966
school_email	school@smcs.edu.hk
school_website	http://www.smcs.edu.hk
school_motto	One Heart And One Way
school_mission	The School upholds the educational philosophy of the Canossian Daughters of Charity by developing students' integrity and gospel values through a balanced educational programme. The School attaches great importance to moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual development, to live up to the school motto "One Heart and One Way". With these qualities, St Marians would in return contribute to their families, school, community and country.
sponsoring_body	Canossian Missions
student_gender	Girls
commencement_of_operation_year	1900
religion	Catholicism

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poa_school_net	31
imc	Established
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Wong Pui Ling Virginia
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Sister
name_of_school_head	Au Man Yi
title_of_school_head	Principal
school_size	6780
through_train_sec_school	St. Mary's Canossian College
school_bus	Yes
parent_teacher_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
asc_pta_fee	"$50"
fac_no_of_classroom	24
fac_no_of_school_hall	1
fac_no_of_playground	2
fac_no_of_library	1
fac_special_rooms	10 rooms (Art Room, Music Rooms, Computer Room, Multi-Media Room, STEAM LAB, Marian Maker Space, Marian Cave Plus (Immersive Learning Room), Remedial Rooms, Activities Room).
fac_others	Chapel, Medical Room, Student Guidance Room cum PTA Centre.
fac_support_for_specialedu	Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and Visual fire alarm system.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	44
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers	44
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training	100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor	56
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above	44
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	63
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	16
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	33
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	51
previous_year_no_of_class_p1	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p2	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p3	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p4	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p5	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p6	4
previous_year_no_of_class_total	24
current_year_no_of_class_p1	4
current_year_no_of_class_p2	4
current_year_no_of_class_p3	4
current_year_no_of_class_p4	4
current_year_no_of_class_p5	4
current_year_no_of_class_p6	4
current_year_no_of_class_total	24
cs_mode_of_teaching	Activity-Based Teaching, Self-Directed Learning, Collaborative Teaching, Group/Cooperative Learning
no_of_test_per_year_P1	2
no_of_exam_per_year_P1	2
replace_test_exam_P1	Yes
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P6	2
no_of_exam_P2-P6	2
formulate_appropriate_school_based_assessment_assignment_policy_inform_parents_collect_views_from_teachers_students_parents_regularly	Yes
upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_web	No
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web	Yes
diversified_assessment	Assessment for learning: Self-Assessment, Peer Assessment, Formative Assessment, Project-Based Assessment, Summative Assessment, Practical Assessment, Oral Assessment
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays	Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon	Yes
streaming_arrangement	Mixed ability classes in P.1. Students of P.2 and P.3 are allocated to Putonghua class or Cantonese class according to Chinese and Putonghua abilities. Students of P.4 to P.6 are streamed according to their academic results.
no_of_school_days_per_week	5
no_of_periods_per_day	9
duration_of_each_period	35
school_starts_at	8:05
school_starts_at_AMPM	AM
school_ends_at	3:00
school_ends_at_AMPM	PM
lunch_start_time	12:20
lunch_end_time	1:20
lunch_arrangement	Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_life	We promote a healthy lifestyle through various campus activities, including the Fitness Incentive Program, morning exercises, short exercise breaks, Fruit Day, Wellness Breaks with multiple activities during lunchtime, organizing different types of sports and competitions for students and teachers, and mindfulness training. These initiatives aim to cultivate good health habits among students.
life_wide_learning	Our school offers over 30 extra-curricular activities (including 5 uniform groups) and more than 50 after-school leisure programmes, school picnic, sports day, overseas and mainland exchange programmes, inter/intra-school academic, physical and aesthetic activities, social services and summer programmes to help students develop their potential. Through “Integrated Lesson,” we provide diverse learning experiences to enrich students’ learning journeys.
school_management_url	http://www.smcs.edu.hk
school_organisation	Based on the Education Bureau’s performance indicators, we divide our core teams into four major categories and establish different working groups to drive school development. We foster a culture of self-assessment, the whole school approach of 'Planning-Implementation-Evaluation' is implemented. We utilize stakeholder surveys to collect data for continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
imc_smc_mc	The Incorporated Management Committee consists of 14 members. It has been set up to manage the School and to promote education in the School, ensuring that the Vision, Mission and Core Values of the School are carried out.
school_green_policy	We put efforts to arouse children's concern about the environment.
school_major_concerns_url	http://www.smcs.edu.hk
school_major_concerns	1. We implement the Canossian educational philosophy to nurture students’ spiritual growth, helping them understand, experience, and transmit the core values of Canossian education for holistic development. 2. Lead a healthy lifestyle, develop personal hobbies and talents in order to achieve a balanced physical and mental development. 3. We actively promote STEAM education to enhance students’ general competencies.
learning_and_teaching_plan_url	http://www.smcs.edu.hk
learning_and_teaching_strategies	1. We encourage self-directed learning and e-learning strategies to develop students’ lifelong learning abilities. Our BYOD program (for Pr. 4-6) fosters students’ information literacy. 2. By optimizing lesson and learning time through blended learning, we provide meaningful pre-learning and post-extension activities. We design diverse learning experiences for students, inspiring their multifaceted potential through various learning opportunities. 3. Evidence-based review and feedback drive our teaching practices, aiming to enhance both teaching and learning effectiveness. 4. In addition to regular classroom learning, students participate in various learning activities, such as school-based gifted programs, comprehensive learning experiences, outdoor learning, and overseas exchanges, enriching their educational journey.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum	1. Utilize blended learning and flexible schedules to create learning opportunities and enrich students' experiences. 2. Emphasize value education, including Chinese culture, National Security Education, to promote students' holistic development. 3. Encourage interdisciplinary learning through project-based studies, integrating STEAM education to foster creativity, problem-solving, and generic skills. Use tech knowledge to improve lives and support those in need, while embodying compassion and humility. 4. Promote healthy living habits through sports and mental well-being activities to achieve balanced physical, mental, and spiritual development.
dev_of_generic_skills	Through various subject-based learning activities, classroom activities, and diverse types of activities, students develop generic skills.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours	Our school values a caring campus culture, actively promoting values education. We emphasize gratitude, respect, and responsibility as core elements, enabling students to build a positive and resilient mindset during their six years of primary school.
student_support_url	http://www.smcs.edu.hk
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	We implement the differentiated instruction strategies in the classroom. Enrichment classes for elite students and remedial classes for weaker students. Speech therapist and educational psychologist pay regular visits to help students in need.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	Funds from the Learning Support Grant and the Enhanced Speech Therapy Grant are deployed to support students with SEN and cater for student diversity. Students are provided with diversified modes of support to enhance their learning effectiveness and help them adapt to school life.
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; 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..
home-school_co-operation_url	http://www.smcs.edu.hk
home-school_co-operation	The PTA plays a crucial role in the school by organizing workshops, seminars on parenting and parent-child activities and subsidizing the expenses on exchange study tours and activities. Newsletters are published regularly so as to inform parents of their children's school life. Representatives from the PTA supervise school bus, lunch boxes, and take part in school tendering affairs. Volunteers provide valuable manpower support.
school_ethos	With a strong religious atmosphere and the emphasis in the formation of heart, the School upholds and teaches the core values, Charity, Commitment, Humility, Integrity, Perseverance and Respect to prepare students properly for their life and future responsibilities. Students are given opportunities towards attaining excellence in accordance with their aptitudes.
future_dev_url	http://www.smcs.edu.hk
school_dev_plan	1. Promote the cultivation of Canossian values — gratitude, respect, and responsibility — among students, and help them establish positive life values and attitudes. 2. Foster a school-wide atmosphere that enhances students' understanding of the nation and Chinese culture, nurtures their national identity and sense of citizenship, instills patriotism, and encourages the practice of good behavior rooted in traditional Chinese virtues. 3. Promote a healthy lifestyle and a positive outlook on life to support the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of students and the development of a positive mindset. 4. Cultivate students' generic skills through cross-curricular learning, integrating technology and interactive learning methods. Enable them to connect knowledge and skills from various subjects to real-life understanding, and continuously develop their learning capabilities through diverse learning experiences, equipping them to become future pillars of society.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	To adapt to educational reforms and school development, we systematically arrange various teacher training programs at the school level. We encourage teachers to pursue professional development based on their individual needs.