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St. Mary's Canossian College

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school_name	St. Mary's Canossian College
district	Yau Tsim Mong
school_address	162 Austin Road
school_type	Aided
student_gender	Girls
school_tel	27242771
school_fax	27242719
school_email	info@smcc.hk
school_website	http://www.smcc.hk
school_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.
school_motto	One Heart and One Way
commencement_of_operation_year	1900
religion	Catholicism
sponsoring_body	Canossian Daughters of Charity
imc	Established
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.

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name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Fok Wai Man Veronica
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Sister
name_of_principal	Wong Wai Chun Janet
title_of_principal	Ms.
school_size	10000
parent_teacher_association	Yes
student_union_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	76
tsi_total_no_of_teachers	78
tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training	99
tsi_percent_of_bachelor	100
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_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
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_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
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_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_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. 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.
learning_and_teaching_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.
school_based_curriculum	1. Electives: 2X, 3X and 4X. We offer over 100 different subject combinations for senior students. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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).
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	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 catering for diversified learning needs.
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.
school_dev_plan	The school will set the path towards the direction of providing a balanced curriculum to develop students academically, morally and spiritually in a positive learning environment. It is also our aim to cultivate among students the spirit of our Foundress, St. Magdalene of Canossa, so that they can be sensitive to others’ needs, willing to serve the community with humility and contribute to the well-being of our society at large.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	Teachers are encouraged to pursue their own professional and career development subject to their own needs and school concerns. A team has also been set up to tailor-make programmes for all staff in alignment with the school’s development and needs.
life_wide_learning	Over 20 Co-curricular Activities Clubs are grouped into four main categories, namely, Academic Clubs, Cultural & Interest Clubs, Uniform Groups & Social Service & Religious Groups. The Student Council and the Four Houses coordinate all student activities at school level. Individual subjects such as English & Chinese Language, Mathematics, Sports and Music hold interschool contests for students at various levels.
fac_no_of_classroom	36
fac_school_facilities	Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel, Playground, Covered Playground, IT Laboratory (3), Demonstration Room, Multimedia Learning Centre, Activities Room, Library, Geography Room, Art Room (2), Music Room, Needle Work Room, Home Economics Room, English Learning Centre, Careers Resources Centre, Medical Room, Counselling Room (2), Self Access Language Learning Centre, Student Council's Office and Laboratory (5).
fac_facility_for_special_educational_needs	Ramp.
others	The school offers over 35 scholarships donated by alumnae to recognize students' attainments in leadership, services, sports, music, visual arts, drama & language arts, information technology, Christian values and conduct. There are also over academic awards to encourage students to make impressive improvement and achievements in learning.
direct_public_transportation_to_school	MTR: Jordan, Tsim Sha Tsui or Hung Hom Station; Hung Hom Cross Harbour Tunnel: Kowloon Side Entrance; All bus routes that stop at Chatham Road.
other_districts	Kowloon City