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school_nameCanossa College
districtEastern
school_address10 Hoi Chak Street Quarry Bay
school_typeAided
student_genderGirls
school_tel25630272
school_fax25628910
school_emailinfo@canossa.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://www.canossa.edu.hk
school_missionWe are fully committed to offering an all-round education enhanced with the Gospel spirit and the virtues of humility, respect, kindness and love.
school_mottoHumility, Respect, Kindness & Love
commencement_of_operation_year1959
religionCatholicism
sponsoring_bodyCanossian Daughters of Charity
imcEstablished
language_policy1. Our school mainly adopts English as the medium of instruction.
2. To build an English Language-rich environment, Students are encouraged to use English on campus. Announcements are to be made in English. Students are responsible for sharing and leading the prayers in English during morning assemblies.
3. Elite class is arranged in S.1 and S.2.
4. Tutorial lessons outside class time are provided for junior form students failing Chinese, English and Mathematics tests and exams.
5. S.5 and S.6 students taking only two electives have to attend extra Chinese and English lessons.
6. Academic websites and e-learning resources are provided to promote extensive reading and self-directed learning.
7. To help students adjust to the new medium of instruction, the school adopts a Language-Across-Curriculum approach that integrates the learning of English and EMI subjects in junior levels.
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name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcWong Shui Kuk Anny
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMs.
name_of_principalWong Pui Yue Patricia
title_of_principalMs.
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members100
school_size4000
parent_teacher_associationYes
student_union_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts52
tsi_total_no_of_teachers54
tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training98
tsi_percent_of_bachelor100
tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above54
tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training69
tsi_percent_of_exp_0_425
tsi_percent_of_exp_5_911
tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above64
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Religious and Moral Education, Life Education, Physical Education (S.3)
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3English Language, Mathematics, Computer Literacy, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education(S.1 - S.2), History, Geography, Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1 - S.2), Life and Society (S.3), Visual Arts, Integrated Science (S.1 - S.2),Drama Education (S.1), Language Arts (S.2), Communication (S.3), STEM Education (S.1 - S.2), Biology (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Physics (S.3)
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Visual Arts, Ethics & Religious Studies, Religious and Moral Education (non-public exam.), Life Education, Physical Education
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6English Language, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Mathematics (with Extended Parts of Modules 1 & 2), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Music (non-public exam.)
2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6Citizenship and Social Development
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Religious and Moral Education, Life Education, Physical Education (S.3)
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3English Language, Mathematics, Computer Literacy, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education (S.1 - S.2), History, Geography, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Visual Arts, Integrated Science (S.1 - S.2), Drama Education (S.1), Language Arts (S.2), Communication (S.3), STEM Education (S.1 - S.2), Biology (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Physics (S3)
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Visual Arts, Ethics & Religious Studies, Religious and Moral Education (non-public exam.), Life Education, Physical Education
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6English Language, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Mathematics (with Extended Parts of Modules 1 & 2), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Music (non-public exam.)
2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6Citizenship and Social Development
current_year_no_of_class_s14
current_year_no_of_class_s24
current_year_no_of_class_s34
current_year_no_of_class_s44
current_year_no_of_class_s54
current_year_no_of_class_s64
sc_tong_fai_s4"$370"
sc_tong_fai_s5"$370"
sc_tong_fai_s6"$370"
sc_pta_fee"$90"
sc_student_union_association_fee"$25"
oa_s1_admissionOur 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 ).(1) Ranking in Discretionary Places Rank Order List/internal school report result - 40%
(2) Applicant's conduct - 30%
(3) Interview - 20%
(4) Extra-curricular activities/others - 10%
oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_lifeSummer Bridging Course; New Students Orientation Day in late August. Students are helped to develop their inner strength, live green and healthy, serve others through One-life-one-art/sports scheme, talks, Life Education, team building activities, English activities, spiritual development and services.
school_management_urlhttps://www.canossa.edu.hk/index.php/our-school/our-school-campus-meny-style/imc-managers
school_major_concerns_urlhttps://www.canossa.edu.hk/index.php/our-school/our-school-campus-meny-style/os
school_major_concernsCharacter formation and balanced development in moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual aspects are our main concerns.
school_organisationThere are more than ten committees responsible for academic development, character formation and resource management. The school embraces collaborative decision-making and teachers' participation in the formulation of annual school plan and new policies. The committees implement and supervise the progress of the plans and related daily practices.
imc_smc_mcIncorporated Management Committee
school_green_policyWaste separation for recycling by recycling bins on campus, promotion of environmental awareness by the Civic Education Committee and guidelines provided for the use of air-conditioners to prevent unnecessary consumption of energy.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttps://www.canossa.edu.hk/index.php/curriculum/learning-and-teaching
learning_and_teaching_strategies1. Integrating values education, character formation and development of Canossian spirit into the formal curriculum.
2. Enhancing students' language ability through cross-curricular collaboration.
3. Enriching students' knowledge, exposure and various skills through experiential learning.
4. Developing students' ability to learn how to learn.
5. Applying e-learning pedagogy to elevate self-directed learning and motivation.
6. Equipping students with study skills, thinking skills and speaking skills to facilitate learning effectiveness.
7. Promoting the habit of taking notes and keeping vocabulary book.
8. Providing study skills training to S.1 students.
9. Organizing school-based STEM curriculum in class and STREAM-related activities after school.
10.Adopt a reading-rich curriculum and provide opportunities for students to engage in morning reading, reading across the curriculum, book sharing, and book fairs.
school_based_curriculum1. Electives: 3X. Senior students can take three electives and Mathematics Extended Parts (M1/M2).
2. Curriculum highlights: Life Education and Religious Education are implemented in all classes to cultivate positive values and facilitate character formation and whole person development.
major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculumA. Moral, Civic and National Education
- Foster students’ positive values and attitudes through the learning and teaching of various Key Learning Areas/subjects and the provision of relevant learning experiences.
- Nurture students' twelve priority values and attitudes, which are: "Perseverance", "Respect for Others", "Responsibility", "National Identity", "Commitment", "Integrity", "Benevolence", Law-abidingness", "Empathy", "Diligence", "Unity" and "Filial Piety" through various subjects and school activities.
B. Reading to Learn
- Organize book exhibitions regularly to introduce new books.
- Assign teachers and reading ambassadors to share books that they like.
- Organize activities and competitions related to reading with various subject panels.
- Recommend reading book lists and e-learning resources for different subjects to students.
- Participate in the “eRead Scheme”.
- Carry out cross-curricular collaboration to promote Theme-based Reading.
- Subject teachers recommend reading materials for students in the morning reading periods.
C. Project Learning
- Carry out cross-curricular collaboration to promote students’ knowledge transfer and lifetime application of the skills learnt.
D. Information Technology for Interactive Learning
- Teachers use IT as a tool for learning and teaching to increase teaching efficiency and learning effectiveness, and to promote interactive learning.
- Adopt a BYOD policy in S1-S6 levels.
- Promote STREAM education through four areas: regular lessons, activity blocks and days, extra-curricular activities, inter-school competitions.
life_planning_educationObjectives and Highlights of Training for Each Level of Students:
F.1: Building self-confidence through adventured-based training;
F.2: Understanding different professions;
F.3: Understanding personal interests and abilities through subject selection workshop;
F.4: Learning to do reflection and setting plans through writing self-learning profile and joining life planning workshop;
F.5: Understanding career planning through alumnae sharing on Life Planning Day;
F.6: Strengthening personal skills and life planning through interview skills training and recollection.
student_support_urlhttps://www.canossa.edu.hk/en/
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity1. All subject panels formulate a plan to cater for learner diversity. Enrichment programmes are offered.
2. Outstanding students are selected to join our Talent Pool for special training. Recommend and subsidize students to join the training for gifted students offered by the EDB and tertiary institutes.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationOur school adopts the Whole School Approach to Integrated Education. Student Support Team is formed. Members include Special Educational Needs Coordinator, core-subject teachers, school social workers, student counsellor and Education Psychologist. Our school flexibly and strategically deploys various grants to provide comprehensive services for the students through the 3-tier support model. Assessment accommodations are formulated to address the needs of individual students in order to allow students to display their competencies.
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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
adaptation_for_learning_and_assessmentAt least two different modes of assessment are to be adopted in each subject and continuous assessment is commonly used.
home_school_co_operation_urlhttps://www.canossa.edu.hk/index.php/our-school/our-school-others-meny-style-2/parent-teacher-association
home_school_co_operation1. Arranging talks related to the school's educational objectives;
2. Parents' Forums are provided for parents of each level to keep them updated with current news about students' progress in learning and related school policies;
3. Parent Committee members and volunteers helping in organizing activities;
4. Organizing various leisure activities to enhance communication between parents and teachers;
5. Parents visiting the campus and tasting the food of lunch boxes to ensure good quality of the lunch boxes.
school_ethosSimplicity is a characteristic of the school. A spirit of warmth and care pervades all relationships with two form teachers in all forms and senior students as big sisters for S.1 students through the Foster Prefects Scheme. Our major concerns always focus on students' character formation and development of students' potential.
future_development_urlhttps://www.canossa.edu.hk/index.php/our-school/our-school-campus-meny-style/os
school_dev_plan1. To foster a healthy lifestyle among students.
2. To nurture students' positive values and sense of national identity.
3. To nurture active learners through various teaching strategies.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev1. To equip teachers with the strategies and abilities to implement the school plans, staff development programmes always align with the major concerns of the school.
2. To enhance teachers' capability, collaborative lesson planning and sharing of teaching experience are regularly arranged.
3. All teachers exchange lesson observation with peers or panel heads every year.
4. New teachers are provided with orientation and each is supported by an experienced teacher.
life_wide_learningBesides the four Houses and Student Council, we have 43 extra-curricular activity clubs/societies under six categories: Academic, Interest, Music, Sports, Community Service and Religious Affairs. To stretch students' potential, most activities of the clubs/societies are run by students. All S1 students are required to join either a music or sports group for a diversity of development. All S1 to S4 students must join one activity club/society.
fac_no_of_classroom25
fac_school_facilities25 classrooms, student activity centre, English Learning Centre, School History Room, STEM room, 2 visual arts rooms, 4 laboratories, music room, geography room, library, computer-assisted learning room, multi-media learning centre, counselling room, 2 social worker rooms, 2 basketball courts, 2 covered playgrounds (with air-conditioning systems), 2 multi-purpose rooms, 3 small class teaching room, chapel, cookery room, needlework room and hall. All classrooms are installed with infrared wireless microphone system. Wireless network coverage classroom and hall. The school, adjacent to Quarry Bay Park, has a quiet and green environment with plenty resting place and facilities.
fac_facility_for_special_educational_needsRamp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
others1. The Religious Affairs Committee coordinates and fosters spiritual growth among students. Activities include retreat, mass, sharing, prayer sessions, service on the Mainland and running game stalls at Caritas Bazaar.
2. For cultivation of service spirit, all students are enrolled CYC members, S4 have service learning to learn to organize activities for the needy and make contributions to the community.
3. Various study trips are organized for students to gain other learning experiences, exposure outside Hong Kong, and enhance the sense of national identity.
direct_public_transportation_to_schoolBus: All buses passing King's Road;
Tram: All trams passing King's Road;
MTR: Quarry Bay Station Exit B.