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Sacred Heart Canossian School

POA School Net：11

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school_name	Sacred Heart Canossian School
district	Central & Western
school_address	26 Caine Road, Central, Hong Kong
school_type_1	Aided
school_type_2	Whole Day
medium_of_instruction	Chinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English
school_tel	25248679
school_fax	28698154
school_email	shcs@shcs.edu.hk
school_website	http://www.shcs.edu.hk
school_motto	I am the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14 : 6)
school_mission	The Canossian Educators of Faith draws 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_body	Daughters of Charity of the Canossian Institute
student_gender	Girls
commencement_of_operation_year	1860
religion	Catholicism

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poa_school_net	11
imc	Established
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members	100%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Lee Yuk Shan Rossetti
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Ms.
name_of_school_head	Ho Ka Yee Martina
title_of_school_head	Ms.
school_size	1900
feeder_sec_school	Sacred Heart Canossian College
school_bus	Yes
parent_teacher_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
asc_pta_fee	"$100"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items	"Specific purposes fee $250"
fac_no_of_classroom	30
fac_no_of_school_hall	1
fac_no_of_playground	2
fac_no_of_library	1
fac_special_rooms	10 (Visual Arts Room, 2 Music Rooms, Computer Room, Innolab, Student Guidance Room, English Resource Room, Student Sick Room, 2 Parlours)
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	57
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers	60
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training	100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor	100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above	52
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	83
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	23
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	15
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	62
previous_year_no_of_class_p1	5
previous_year_no_of_class_p2	5
previous_year_no_of_class_p3	5
previous_year_no_of_class_p4	5
previous_year_no_of_class_p5	5
previous_year_no_of_class_p6	5
previous_year_no_of_class_total	30
current_year_no_of_class_p1	5
current_year_no_of_class_p2	5
current_year_no_of_class_p3	5
current_year_no_of_class_p4	5
current_year_no_of_class_p5	5
current_year_no_of_class_p6	5
current_year_no_of_class_total	30
cs_mode_of_teaching	Small class teaching is implemented. Diversified teaching mode includes activity-based learning and teaching, cooperative learning and group discussion.
cs_remarks	P.1-P.6 will offer whole-day classes starting from the 2025/2026 school year.
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	Yes
upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_web	Yes
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web	Yes
diversified_assessment	Assessment for learning (including student evaluation, peer evaluation and parent evaluation); teacher observation, class performance, daily assignment in the form of continuous assessment; written assessment, performance tasks, skills assessment, meaningful homework (including online assessment, kinesthetic tasks, book report, oral presentation, role play, word list, project etc.).
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays	Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon	Yes
streaming_arrangement	Mixed ability classes from P.1 to P.6.
no_of_school_days_per_week	5
no_of_periods_per_day	6
duration_of_each_period	40
school_starts_at	8:35
school_starts_at_AMPM	AM
school_ends_at	3:30
school_ends_at_AMPM	PM
lunch_start_time	12:35
lunch_end_time	1:30
lunch_arrangement	Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_life	Our school promotes students' physical, mental and spiritual health through exhibitions, workshops, and programs, including mass, liturgy, religious day, pilgrimage, morning exercise, eye exercise, “Happy Tuesday”, healthy eating month, mental health day, School Physical Fitness Award Scheme, MVPA60 Award Scheme, recess sports activities, Energy-Generating exercise bikes and rope skipping machine.
school_life_remarks	P.1-P.6 will offer whole-day classes starting from the 2025/2026 school year.
life_wide_learning	In order to develop individual interest and one's potential, we have a "Multiple Intelligences Programme" which provides more than 30 extra-curricular activities including music, P.E., V.A., I.T., academics, hobbies, services and uniformed groups. The school also encourages students to participate in different sorts of competitions, excursions and religious activities, so as to widen their scope of learning and become well-rounded citizens.
school_management_url	http://www.shcs.edu.hk
school_organisation	The school is managed by The Incorporated Management Committee of Sacred Heart Canossian School. The School Supervisor, the Principal, the administrative group, lead the staff who are allocated to one of the four core groups namely School Administration Group, Students' Guidance Group, Curriculum Development Group and Spiritual & Religious Development Group, and are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of the school policies so as to achieve the school development plan.
imc_smc_mc	Incorporated Management Committee is established in September 2013.
school_green_policy	Our school joined the Green Schools 2.0 - Energy Smart scheme to cultivate a positive and green school culture. A variety of activities are held to nurture the student’s awareness of environmental protection.
school_major_concerns_url	http://www.shcs.edu.hk
school_major_concerns	1. To promote "Whole School Health Programme". 2. To construct highly effective lessons.
learning_and_teaching_plan_url	http://www.shcs.edu.hk
learning_and_teaching_strategies	Students acquire knowledge through different types of learning experiences. Inquiry-based Learning and Project Learning are carried out through integration of subjects. Cooperative learning and small-class teaching strategies are used to strengthen students' generic skills and enhance higher-order thinking. Self-directed and individualized learning are promoted through the use of e-learning, gifted education, STEAM education and performing arts. Students are encouraged to read across the curriculum in order to broaden their horizons. The medium of instruction for teaching Chinese Language in P.1 to P.3 is Putonghua and in P.4 to P.6 is in Putonghua or Cantonese.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum	1. Strengthening Values Education ● Implementing school-based A+ values education with a whole-school approach, integrating the moral education with Catholic and Canossian core values to cultivate a positive culture. ● Develop national education and national security education through cross-curricular learning, cross-border exchange activities, Chinese Culture Day, speeches, etc. 2. Creating spaces for whole-person development ● Cultivate students' independent learning ability through the four-day themed learning activities, together with life-wide learning and cross-curricular reading. ● Develop students' lifelong learning ability through special reading time, Reading Rainbow Reward Scheme, Christmas reading tasks, etc. 3. Enhancing STEAM Education ● Ignite students' creativity through strengthening students' scientific inquiry and hands-on ability. ● Promote students' interest in innovation and technology through various activities and learning experiences.
dev_of_generic_skills	Students learn to be independent learners and critical thinkers through generic skills.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours	Students are taught to become Sacred Heartists who understand gratitude, respect all things and have the courage to take responsibility through courses, experiential activities, teacher-student sharing and parent participation.
student_support_url	http://www.shcs.edu.hk
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	Students' Support Team, Intensive Learning Support for catering individual differences.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	We take care of students with Special Education Needs according to the EDB 'Early Identification and Intervention Programme for Primary One Students with Learning Difficulties' and 'Enhanced School-based Speech Therapy Service'. We also cater for diversity through integrated education under the whole-school approach with the Learning Support Grant. In addition, we implement a 'Buddy Scheme', in which the upper form students assist the P.1 students in adapting to the new school life and school work.
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.. In addition, we provide Chinese Learning Support Class (Chinese Reading Comprehension) and School-based Reading Scheme for NCS students.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation	Gifted Education and Soaring Team (Chinese, English, Mathematics remedial classes)
home-school_co-operation_url	http://www.shcs.edu.hk
home-school_co-operation	Emphasizing home-school collaboration, regular tea gatherings are organised to enhance communication. The Parent-Teacher Association organizes diverse parent education and parent-child activities. A team of parent volunteers is developing to assist in promoting school events.
school_ethos	With a strong religious atmosphere, our school emphasizes on students' moral and spiritual formation. Their positive values and attitudes are fostered through formal curriculum and various activities. Our school-based achievement programme encourages students to take challenge and strive for excellence. Our school encourages students to engage in the community so as to carry on our foundress' spirit. In order to assist P.1 students to have a smoother transition in the new school environment, we arrange an orientation day and pre-visits for them.
future_dev_url	http://www.shcs.edu.hk
school_dev_plan	1. Promote Reading across curriculum. 2. Enhance learning and teaching effectiveness through e-Learning. 3. Facilitate CRT project learning. 4. Strengthen students' computational thinking skills and promote STEAM Education. 5. Cultivate students' positive values. 6. Promote Diversified Assessment for Learning. 7. Sustainable development in Gifted Education.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	In response to annual school plan and major concerns, teachers attend workshops and sharing sessions in order to enhance teachers' professional development.
school_character_others	Overseas study tours allow students to learn other languages and conduct cultural exchange; Mainland exchange programs and Sister school exchange programs allow students to broaden their horizons and strengthen their understanding of their motherland and their sense of belonging.