Wan Chai
St. Francis' Canossian College
Address: 9-13 Kennedy Road Wan Chai Hong Kong
Tel: 25872700
Email: sfcc@sfcc.edu.hk
Fax: 25291758
URL: http://www.sfcc.edu.hk
How to travel to St. Francis' Canossian College
Buses: 6, 10, 109, 113;
MTR: Wan Chai Station;
Green public light bus: 28.
About
St. Francis' Canossian College is a Aided Girls secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1869. The school is located in Wan Chai, and covers an area of approximately 11000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Law Yuen Ming Sister,And the principal is Kenneth Law Mr. undefined. The sponsoring body of St. Francis' Canossian College is Canossian Daughters of Charity and is a Catholicism school. The mission of the school: "Through the Gospel values of Truth in Love, we form women of dignity, instilling in them love for learning, commitment and compassion."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 St. Francis' Canossian College Adhering to the school motto of Live by the Truth in Love, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 4 classes. Form 2: 4 classes.
Form 3: 4 classes. Form 4: 4 classes.
Form 5: 4 classes. Form 6: 4 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 ).Stage 1: Examination of Applicants' Profiles (70%) Selection criteria: Academic performance in primary school 60%, conduct, performance in extra-curricular activities, academic and non-academic talents and skills, awards and services 10%. Stage 2: Individual Interview (30%) Selection criteria: Power of expression in English and Chinese, numerical ability, logical thinking and interactive skills.
In case of cancellation of the interviews due to the latest development of the COVID-19 and the announcement of the EDB, video portfolio / online interview will replace the interview.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Summer Bridging Programmes are held. Besides, orientation programmes for Form 1 students and parents are held in early September.
Our school aims at providing a healthy and safe environment for students. The Sex & Health Education Team helps to promote the benefits of healthy eating and regular exercise. Activities like cooking classes, cooking competitions, aerobic exercise classes and "Joyful Fruit Day" are organized regularly.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for St. Francis' Canossian College is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $160".
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $160".
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $160".
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $350".
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $350".
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $350".
The PTA dues are $100" per year.
Student union fee: $80".
The approved charge for non-standard items is 300 per year.
Other charges/fees: $0.
^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, St. Francis' Canossian College has a total of 57 teachers and 53 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 95% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 100% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 59% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 26% 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 23% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 17% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 60% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that St. Francis' 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. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 60% 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 St. Francis' 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, Information Literacy (S.1)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, History, Geography, Life and Society (S.1-S.2), Life and Society: Resources & Economic Activities (S.3), Integrated Science (S.1-S.2), Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3), Information Technology, Technology & Living (S.1-S.2), Basic Business and Accounting Studies (S.3), Visual Arts, Music, Religious & Moral Education, Physical Education, Information Literacy (S.2)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Religious & Moral Education, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension Module 1 (Calculus and Statistics) and Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus), Liberal Studies (S.6) / Citizenship and Social Development (S.4 & S.5), Economics, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Music (S.4 & S.5)
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Information Literacy (S.1-S.2), Religious & Moral Education (S.1)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, History, Geography, Life and Society, Science, Information Technology, Technology & Living (S.1-S.2), Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Religious & Moral Education (S.2-S.3)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Religious & Moral Education, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension Module 1 (Calculus and Statistics) and Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus), Citizenship and Social Development, Economics, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Music (S.4 & S.5)
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
All classrooms, special rooms and School Hall are air-conditioned and provided with Internet and Wi-Fi access. Each classroom is equipped with a visualiser, a projector and a display screen. Special rooms include Computer Room, the Multimedia Learning Centre and School Library equipped with computer facilities.
The school historical archive “Memory Gallery” has been established to document the school’s history and serve as a testament to alumni’s collective memory.
Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, tactile guide path and accessible public information / service counter.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
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School Management Organisation:
School management teams include: School Administration Team, School Middle Management Committee, Value Education Team, Academic Team, Student Support Coordinating Team, Examination Section and Staff Development Team.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
With constant commitment to quality and emphasis on continuous development, our school has adopted a transparent and accountable approach to decision-making. The participatory and collaborative framework, involving the Incorporated Management Committee (IMC), the School Administration Team (SAT), the Middle Management Committee and the general staff, provides a forum for the views of different key stakeholders and caters for the holistic development of the entire school community.
School Green Policy:
Recycled paper, aluminium cans and plastic bottles are collected on a regular basis and recycle bins are available on the school campus. Every year, the Social Science Union organizes different activities like "One-Person-One-Flower Scheme" to promote environmental conservation.
Details: http://www.sfcc.edu.hk/school/plan_report.html
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
English is used as the medium of instruction in all subjects except Chinese Language, Chinese History , Putonghua, Information Literacy and Ethics / Religious Education. The school aims at developing trilingual and biliterate competence in students. Apart from regular language classes, English conversation groups led by native speakers are conducted outside class.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
The school adopts student-centred inquiry-based approach to teaching and fosters independent learning. Teachers motivate students to learn by means of questioning, group interaction, experiments and use of IT. Students are also encouraged to take the initiative to acquire knowledge and seek the truth. Taking into account students’ interests, the school curriculum is constantly revised to meet the needs of society. Through the adoption of the school-based Integrated Science curriculum and project learning, students' generic skills such as creative thinking, critical thinking and communication skills can be enhanced. The Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) reading programme, which takes place every day aims at broadening students' scope of knowledge, enhancing their Chinese and English language proficiency and promoting reading in students' leisure time. In order to facilitate eLearning, the school has implemented the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative for S.1 and S.2.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Every S.4 student is required to take three electives so as to gain knowledge from various disciplines. The school has also systematically introduced the Other Learning Experiences (OLE) that align with the New Academic Structure to complement academic learning.
2. Curriculum highlights: Through the adoption of the school-based Integrated Science and Information Literacy curricula at junior level, as well as project learning and reading across the Curriculum, students' generic skills such as creative thinking, critical thinking and communication skills can be enhanced.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
(1) Our School regards highly the moral formation of students, and “values education” will be the major concern for school development for the next three-year cycle. The themes for each academic year from 2022-2025 are “Gratitude”, “Respect” and “Commitment”. Through a wide range of activities, our School will reinforce values education to enhance whole-person development of Franciscans.
(2) Our School endeavors to promote national education and to arouse students awareness of their national identity.
(3) In S1, the Information Literacy curriculum is refined with a focus on media education.
(4) To cater for learner diversity and enhance classroom teaching efficiency, two school-based initiatives have been introduced -
(i) Professional Development of Curriculum Leaders on Assessment Literacy and
(ii) Language Across the Curriculum.
Life Planning Education:
The Careers Guidance Team aims to foster students' self-understanding, personal planning, goal setting and reflective habits of mind. By helping students to understand their own career and academic aspirations, they can make career decisions in accordance with their interests, abilities and orientations. Considering this, our School has participated in a 3-year program, "Imaging the Future" The Futures Lab - Secondary Section organised by Agent of Change Foundation.
Besides, students can meet with our Careers Teachers to seek careers support and advice in the Careers Room. The Careers Room contains a repertoire of resources on career life planning, further education and career opportunities. Every year, the Careers Guidance Team holds seminars for parents and students as well as sharing by alumni. Also, with the implementation of a mentorship programme, students will be given opportunities to connect with our alumni with the aim of fostering positive work value and preparing them for their future careers. In addition, the team partners with companies from the business sector to provide different learning opportunities for our students. Students can thus develop the competencies needed for progression or entry into the next educational or occupational level.
Details: http://www.sfcc.edu.hk/school/curriculum.html#
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
Each subject department has devised their own strategies to cater for learner diversity, for instance, the introduction of enrichment Mathematics courses, remedial Chinese, English and Mathematics classes in the lower forms, the streaming of S.1 students according to their level of proficiency in the Chinese language, the English language and Mathematics, introduction of S.5 and S.6 Chinese, English and Mathematics remedial classes and organization of English conversation groups.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
The SEN Team caters to the special educational needs of the SEN students by means of classroom seating arrangement, homework accommodation, examination arrangements and provision of counselling service by the school social worker and support for parents. Every year, the team holds regular meetings during which various measures for assisting SEN students to overcome their learning difficulties are discussed and considered from every angle.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
One exam in each term, tests and quizzes throughout the term, completion of a cross-curricular project in S.1, S.2 and S.4. Continuous assessment of students' learning attitude and daily performance in S.1-S.6.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Parent-Teacher Association meetings are held at least four times a year. Workshops on parent-child relationship and communication skills are organized. Parents work as volunteers assisting in school functions, for example the Sports Day, the school picnic and field trips. PTA newsletters are published regularly with the aim of strengthening ties between the school and parents.
School Ethos:
The school has an ethos of simplicity. The Student Support Coordinating Team oversees various school programmes for fostering students' whole person development held by the Counselling Team, the Careers and Life Planning Education Coordinating Team, the Civic Education Team and the Sex and Health Education Team.
Details: http://www.sfcc.edu.hk/pta.html
Future Development
School Development Plan:
The two areas of concern for 2022-2025 are:
1. To reinforce values education to enhance whole-person development of Franciscans.
2. To cater for learner diversity by enhancing classroom teaching efficiency.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
To enhance teaching and learning, the school provides school-based development programmes that align closely with the school's major concerns for teachers. They are also encouraged to attend various seminars and workshops to keep abreast of latest education trends.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
4 houses, 19 clubs which fall into 5 categories: School Teams, Religious Groups, Service and Uniform Groups, Interest Groups and Academic Groups. In order to cultivate a spirit of service and a stronger sense of responsibility, each S1 student is required to join one of the uniform / service groups.
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Others
Please refer to the school webpage.