Southern
Sacred Heart Canossian College
Address: 2 Chi Fu Close Chi Fu Fa Yuen Pok Fu Lam HK
Tel: 25506111
Email: office@shcc.edu.hk
Fax: 28753242
URL: http://www.shcc.edu.hk
How to travel to Sacred Heart Canossian College
Buses: 37A, 37B, 38, 40, 40M, 95C, 970, 970X
About
Sacred Heart Canossian College is a Aided Girls secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1860. The school is located in Southern, and covers an area of approximately 5574 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Agnes LAW Sister,And the principal is Veronica FOK Sister undefined. The sponsoring body of Sacred Heart Canossian College is Canossian Missions and is a Catholicism school. The mission of the school: "We aim at providing an all-round education of Christian values and formation of the heart to empower our youngsters to be women of integrity and versatility with global awareness."School has Parent-Teacher Association,has student union,doesn't has IMC,has old students/alumni associations, the existence of these organizations promotes the cohesion and cooperation of the school community. The motto of Sacred Heart Canossian College Adhering to the school motto of Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life - "Via, Veritas, Vita". , encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 6 classes. Form 2: 6 classes.
Form 3: 6 classes. Form 4: 6 classes.
Form 5: 6 classes. Form 6: 6 classes.
^It is important to note that these class numbers may change over time, so students and parents should check with the school for the most up-to-date class structure when applying for admission.
2022-2023
Secondary One Entrance
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 2023 ).Please refer to the school website for details, including the admission criteria and weightings.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
S.1 Bridging Course, S.1 Orientation Day and Guidance Sisters Scheme are organised to help S.1 students to cope with the secondary school life. In September, various activities, including the Club Promotion Days, are organised by the Student Council and Houses to allow the S1 students to be familiarised with the school learning environment.
The school strives to provide a healthy and safe environment for students to maximise their potential and prepare for future challenges. We value the whole person development of the students and encourage them to adopt a balanced lifestyle. Mental well-being ambassadors are introduced this year. Positive education is a major focus of the school. Various departments and teams work collaboratively to offer diverse programmes to enhance the positive outlook of students and give support to them in becoming knowledgeable as well as emotionally, physically and spiritually healthy.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Sacred Heart Canossian College is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $290".
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $290".
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $290".
The PTA dues are $120" per year.
Student union fee: $25".
The approved charge for non-standard items is Fees for Specific Purposes (S.1-S.3): $310 per year.
Other charges/fees: House Fee: $25.
^Please note that the above prices and charges are for reference only and may change over time. Students and parents should check with the school for the latest tuition and related fee details when applying for admission.
2022-2023 Faculty Profile (Including Principal)
Based on 2022/2023 data, Sacred Heart Canossian College has a total of 79 teachers and 77 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 100% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 35% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 65% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 39% of the total number of teachers in the school.
In terms of seniority of teachers, the data are as follows:
∎ Teachers with 0-4 years of experience account for 29% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 14% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 57% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Sacred Heart Canossian College has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. more than half of teachers hold master's, doctoral or above degrees, which will help to provide more in-depth and professional educational content.Also, there are there are many of teachers trained in special education, which shows that the school cares about and is committed to students with special educational needs. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 57% of teachers have 10 or more years of seniority. This means that they have accumulated rich experience and professional knowledge in the teaching field, and can better guide and support the growth of students.These teacher profiles reflect that Sacred Heart Canossian College has a team of strong and experienced teachers who provide a high quality education to their students.
Subjects offered in the 2022-2023 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Biology (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), English Literature (S.3), Geography, History, Integrated Science (S.1 & S.2), Life and Society, Life and Society: Resources and Economic Activities (S.3), Physics (S.3), Religious & Moral Education, Computer Literacy, Drama (S.1 & S.2), Home Economics, Music, P.E., Dance, Visual Arts
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 & S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Mathematics, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Ethics and Religious Studies, Geography, History, Information and Communication Technology, Literature in English, Physics, Music (S.4, non-DSE), P.E., Religious & Moral Education, Visual Arts (S.4, non-DSE)
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, English Literature (S.3), Geography, History, Integrated Science (S.1 & S.2), Life and Society, Science (Biology), Science (Chemistry), Science (Physics), Religious & Moral Education, Computer Literacy, Drama (S.1 & S.2), Home Economics, Music, P.E., Visual Arts
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Mathematics, Biology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Ethics and Religious Studies, Geography, History, Information and Communication Technology, Literature in English, Physics, Music (S.4, non-DSE), P.E., Religious & Moral Education, Visual Arts (S.4, non-DSE)
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
College Hall, Charity Fung Auditorium, Campus TV Studio, Conference Room, Computer-assisted Learning Laboratory, Gym, Language Consultation Room, Library, Multi-media Learning Centre, Religious Activity Room, Self-access Learning Centre, air-conditioned classrooms with interactive white boards, student lockers, library (and e-library) and lift to all floors.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Empowering students to be committed self-directed learners.
2. Grooming students to be grateful, value-driven young people, ready to serve and share with others.
3. Providing an energising environment for learning and teaching to take place.
School Management Organisation:
SHCC is a school of LOVE patterned after the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The interest and welfare of students, as well as their whole person development are the prime concerns of the school. Under the guidance of the IMC and the Senior Administration Team, the Administration Core Team, the Learning and Teaching Advancement Team and the Student Qualities Development Core Team take care of the school administration, learning and teaching and student qualities development respectively. Different staff members contribute to the development of these areas through various teams and departments. The school also fosters close collaboration with the EDB, the school sponsoring body, AA, PTA and other tertiary institutes.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The composition of the Incorporated Management Committee includes: seven members from the school sponsoring body, the School Principal, a teacher manager, an alternate teacher manager, a parent manager, an alternate parent manager, an alumna manager and an independent manager.
School Green Policy:
It aims to raise students' awareness towards environmental protection through the following:
1. Education on environmental protection to be delivered during morning assemblies, home periods, formal and informal sharing, as well as cross-curricular activities.
2. Implementation of practices for the greening of the school such as the use of photovoltaic system; installation of energy generating bicycles; collection of recyclable materials; proper use of air-conditioners; economical use of paper; use of reusable cutlery; consumption of healthy lunch and drinks.
3. Each class devises own green class policy to keep the classroom an environmentally-friendly learning environment.
4. Appointing green perfects to promote green policy.
Details: https://shcc.edu.hk
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
The medium of instruction for all subjects is English, except for Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature and Putonghua. The official languages to be used in formal school functions are English and Putonghua. All students are expected to become bi-literate and tri-lingual.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Our school promotes a holistic education which emphasises academic, moral and spiritual development. Learning and teaching strategies catering for learner diversity encourage students to develop their generic skills, self-motivation, creativity and to strive for intellectual growth. Formation of the heart, cultivation of diverse interests and a balanced personal development are given equal emphasis as academic excellence. We offer different subject combinations to accommodate the interest of students and a wide range of extra-curricular activities such as overseas cultural study tours and service programmes to widen the exposure of students. To meet the needs of the fast-developing world, much e-learning elements have been included in the daily learning and assessment of students. We also empower our students to read beyond the classroom and enhance their language proficiency.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. 3X in S.4, S.5 and S.6
2. Curriculum highlights: Our school integrated Drama Studies into our S.1 and S.2 English Language curriculum. The current courses incorporate elements of performance, as well as script writing, speech training, language arts, applied theatre, improvisation and theatre history. Students are encouraged to think on their feet and explore language in an interactive and relaxed fashion. We also value experiential learning with activities like S2 Project-based Learning, S.3 Sacred Heart Enterprise Challenge and S.4 Service Day. Life-wide learning activities days/weeks are organised for students to broaden their horizons.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. Spiritual, moral, civic and national education - The school provides all-round education to help students recognise true moral values and the school’s core values, foster students' whole person development, cultivate a sense of responsibility and respect, and appreciate life. Values education and positive education continue to be the major concerns of the school. Their understanding of the Chinese culture is also deepened through various activities.
2. Reading to learn - Our school aims to foster a positive attitude towards reading, cultivating students' character and widening their exposure through a language-rich environment. The reading scheme, the eLibrary and sharing from published authors aim to enhance students’ literacy.
3. Project-based learning – PBL in junior levels aims to develop students’ generic skills and design thinking skills as they work on self-directed learning projects. Humanities and STEM projects are offered to S2 students to acquire project, application and integration and problem-solving skills as they exercise creativity and empathy. “Sacred Heart Enterprise Challenge” provides S3 students with an authentic business experience through the start-up, operation and liquidation of their class-based social enterprise. Their awareness of business ethics and social responsibility are strengthened.
4. I.T. – Through providing a technology-rich environment and the use of e-learning strategies in teaching, students’ self-directed learning, problem-solving, collaboration and computational thinking competency are strengthened. The “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) policy empowers students to be interactive learners and enable them to adopt the blended mode of learning. The Self-access Learning Centre offers learning software to allow students to improve their English Language skills according to their learning styles and progress. A range of online exercises are available on the school intranet for students to make full use of their learning opportunities outside the classroom.
Life Planning Education:
Our school aims to develop life planning skills of students including self-understanding, goal setting, problem solving, reflective thinking and personal planning through home period curriculum, talks, workshops, career-related experience and individual guidance. Apart from equipping students to make informed choices for their future studies and pave their way for career aspirations, we also aim to assist students to develop a positive attitude towards work and learning so that they can fully utilise their strengths for a fulfilling life.
Details: http://www.shcc.edu.hk
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
Differentiated instructions are implemented by the whole school to cater for learner diversity. Special and individualised assistance will be given to students with special financial, emotional and learning needs. Small class teaching for three core subjects in junior forms (Chinese Language, English Language as well as Mathematics) and tutorials groups are arranged to cater for students requiring additional support so as to help individual students build a stronger foundation in academic area. Pull-out programmes are organised for students with talents in different areas. A survey is conducted in Secondary 1 to help students identify their learning styles.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
We adopt the ‘Whole School Approach to Integrated Education’ for students with special educational needs (SEN) and commit to providing specific measures for these students to enhance their learning and personal development. The Student Learning Support and SEN Coordinating Team is established with the SEN Coordinator and teacher members under the supervision of the Principal for formulating SEN policies and incorporating such policies into the School Development Plan. The team also collaborates with the Educational Psychologist, School-based Speech Therapist, Social Worker, Counselling Team, Discipline Team and Homeroom Teachers concerned to provide individualised support for students with SEN. An individual education plan (IEP) will be arranged if such a need arises. We also encourage and give support to our staff to participate in training courses organised by the Education Bureau and tertiary institutes to improve their professional knowledge in integrated education. Tutorials and various training courses to strengthen interpersonal skills and mental health management are organised with the Learning Support Grant. Other programmes are organised for all students to respect individual differences and promote a caring school ethos. Early identification for specific learning difficulties is conducted for S.1 students by the Chinese Department to identify and give prompt measures to students with special needs. The SEN Coordinating Team conducts evaluation meetings with parents to review the effectiveness of IEP and strengthen family-school cooperation to develop their talents and overcome any shortcomings.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
1. One common test and one exam in the first term and the second term.
2. Formative feedback and on-going assessment are carried out throughout the school year.
3. Individualised learning programmes and special examination arrangements are provided for SEN students after consulting the Educational Psychologist, social workers, teachers, parents and other professionals.
Details: http://www.shcc.edu.hk
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
The school places a lot of importance on the collaboration and communication with students and parents so as to fully utilise school resources for students' balanced development in academic, social and cultural areas as well as to ensure that proper care has been given to their growth. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) forms an integral part of this collaboration and provides a communication channel between the parents and the school. The PTA also plays an active role in monitoring the running of the tuck shop and the provision of school uniforms and school bus service.
School Ethos:
Students in SHCC enjoy an environment filled with love and trust. All members of the Sacred Heart family are encouraged to model on the love shown by Jesus on the cross. Attention to the needy, being respectful and responsible are stressed. Our school also encourages students to express their views through channels such as student forums. The School Development Advisory Committee ensures that opinions from different stakeholders are respected and taken into consideration at the school administration level. The school is supportive to students in the pursuit of excellence with local and international learning experiences and competitions. Students are empowered to be effective learners.
Details: https://shcc.edu.hk/
Future Development
School Development Plan:
The 2021-2024 school development cycle centres on the theme ‘Learning with Commitment; Serving with Gratitude’. Built on our school mission, the School is committed to grooming students to become autonomous, self-directed learners through the promotion of deep learning and cross KLA/departmental/team collaboration. With an aim to build a school community with a positive energizing outlook, positive education remains an integral part of our values education. Effective learning and mental well-being of students continues to be the focuses of the school.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Staff development programmes are organised in relation to the school theme and the major concerns of the year. Workshops, seminars and intensive school-based courses, school visits, group sharing and peer lesson observations are conducted to enhance teachers' professionalism. Teachers are encouraged to employ effective teaching approaches to broaden students' international perspectives. Working groups are set up to explore new teaching strategies to enhance the effectiveness on student learning.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Students are offered a range of co-curricular activities to cater to their intellectual, interest, aesthetic and physical development, service and religious development as well as to develop their interests. Regular activities include: Annual Athletics Meet, Swimming Gala, Fun Fair & various inter-house competitions. Experiential learning & learning beyond the classroom are stressed. In particular, activities that allow students to develop positive attitudes and values will be organised.
Details: http://www.shcc.edu.hk
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