St. Mary's Canossian College

St. Mary's Canossian College

St. Mary's Canossian College
St. Mary's Canossian College

St. Mary's Canossian College is an aided school located in Yau Tsim Mong District. The school admits only female students and the medium of instruction is mainly English. Founded in 1900, St. Mary's Canossian College is a Catholic school run by the Sisters of Charity of the Canossian Church.

Application for S1 admission:

The school accepts applications for S1 Discretionary Places and participation in the Central Allocation of Secondary School Places System.

Application form for S1 discretionary places for 2024:Click here to download

Interview Date:

  • March 9, 2024

Self-allocation and central allocation (Part A and Part B) places in 2024

Form 1Secondary One placesSelf-supporting placesPart A placesPart B placesKnock-in Places
61981521412

Admission requirements, criteria and weighting:

The school will consider the student's academic performance, conduct and other achievements in the interview for selection, and the admission criteria will be based on the Education Bureau's sub-list and performance in the interview.

School Type

  • District: Yau Tsim Mong
  • School Type: Subsidized
  • Student Sex: Girls' School
  • School Banding: Band 1
  • Medium of Instruction: English as the main language
  • School religion: Catholic

School History

Year of Establishment: 1900
Organization: Sisters of Charity of the Canossians
Objective: Based on the spirit of living out the Gospel of Christ, we are committed to nurturing students' spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic development, with special emphasis on the development of personal potential and students' initiative, self-discipline and positive spirit of learning.
School Motto: One Heart One Way
Management Structure: School-based management is actively practiced, with a school administration team and middle managers responsible for formulating the school's overall objectives, three-year plan and work plan outline, as well as leading the executive team to coordinate the work throughout the year.
Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: Law Yuen Ming
Current Principal: Ms. Wong Wai Chun

Teacher Information

  • Total number of teachers in the school: 78
  • Percentage of teachers holding Diploma in Education : 95%
  • Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 97%
  • Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 58%
  • Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 33%

Teacher seniority:

  • Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 9%
  • Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 14%
  • Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 77%

Teaching and Learning

Language of Instruction:

The medium of instruction is mainly English.

The subject of Chinese Language Teaching and Learning from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:

Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua

English Language Teaching (ELT) subjects from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:

English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, History, Geography, Integrated Science, Life and Society, Visual Arts, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education, Information Technology, Religion

Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 Literature and Literature subjects in the 2023-2024 school year:

Chinese Language, Chinese History

Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) subjects from S4 to S6 in the 2023-2024 school year:

English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Economics, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Religion, Music, English Literature, Business, Introduction to Accounting and Finance, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management and Social Care.

School-wide language policy:

The language of instruction at the school is English for all subjects except Chinese and Chinese History. Students are required to use English as the language of life on campus, while all school assemblies, large-scale gatherings, ceremonies and rituals are conducted in both English and Putonghua.

Tests and study adaptation measures:

In terms of assessment and examinations, the school will provide special examination arrangements (e.g. breaks or extra time) for students with SEN in accordance with professional advice.

Class Establishment:

  • Number of S1 classes in this school year: 6
  • Number of S2 classes in this school year: 6
  • No. of S.3 classes in this school year: 6
  • Number of S4 classes in this school year: 6
  • Number of S5 classes in this school year: 6
  • Number of S6 classes in this school year: 6

School fees:

No Tuition Fee Payment

How is St. Mary's Canossian College?

How is St. Mary's Canossian College?

St. Mary's Canossian College Band:

The ranking of St. Mary's Canossian College is estimated to be Band 1A.

School Wind:

The school aims to cultivate in its students broad-mindedness, far-sightedness, proper moral and religious values, and a willingness to help others.

Learning and Teaching Strategies :

We strive to create a learning environment that emphasizes higher-order thinking, encourages active learning, and strengthens students' nine generic skills through inquiry-based project-based learning. In the classroom, we adopt student-centered teaching strategies, such as group activities and discussions, in order to enhance the interaction between teaching and learning. In response to the constant changes of the new paradigm, blended learning and e-learning have been widely adopted in the school. In addition, the curriculum and assessment design of each subject is reviewed and revised using a variety of assessment data with the aim of achieving better student performance.

Teacher professional training and development:

The school encourages teachers to formulate their own professional development plans according to their own needs and those of the school. In addition, the school has set up a task force to coordinate school-based training workshops and professional seminars.

Whole School Participation Model Integrated Education:

The Student Support Team provides support for gifted students and students with special educational needs. It consists of the Head of Learning and Teaching, the Student Support Team Co-ordinator, the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and subject teachers in English, Chinese, Mathematics, Integrated Science and Visual Arts. The school makes use of various resources, including the Learning Support Grant and the Multi-Learning Grant, to develop students' talents in different subjects. Some of the school-based gifted and talented programs include the Mathematics Mastery Program, Science Competition, Fashion Show, Artist-in-Residence Program, etc. The school also represents the gifted and talented students to participate in the International Arts Festival and the International Arts Festival. Gifted students also represent the school in a number of gifted programs and competitions organized by tertiary institutions. The School is also committed to supporting students with special educational needs (SEN), including early identification of SEN, collaboration with different groups (e.g. teachers, parents, guidance teams, school social workers, educational psychologists, school-based speech therapists, and staff of the Education Bureau), provision of special examination arrangements, provision of a school-based subject enrichment program for Secondary 1 to 6 students, a school-based homework support centre for lower primary students by Secondary 3 to 5 students, and an After-school Learning Support Centre and a speech and language support centre for lower primary students. After-school Learning Support Centers and Speech Therapy are also available. Special education courses and seminars are also organized for teachers to enhance their professional capacity in catering for learner diversity.

Educational support for non-Chinese speaking students:

The School provides additional support to the admitted NCS students to help them learn Chinese: arranging intensive Chinese teaching modes (e.g. pull-out learning, small group learning, etc.); developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting teaching materials; and organizing cultural integration activities. The school organizes summer bridging courses and a companion program for them to help them integrate smoothly into school life and learn happily. The school also prepares students for internationally recognized language examinations.

School facilities:

Auditorium, Gymnasium, Sanctuary, Stadium, Rainy Day Playground, 3 Computer Rooms, Demonstration Room, Multi-Media Classroom, Activity Room, Library, Geography Room, 2 Art Rooms, Music Room, Sewing Room, Home Economics Room, English Activity Room, Counseling Resource Center, Nursing Room, 2 Counseling Rooms, Language Self-Study Rooms, and 5 Student Council Offices and Labs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) System consists of two phases: Discretionary Places Allocation (DP) and Central Allocation (CA).
Discretionary places refer to S1 places reserved by schools for self-admission of students. Government, aided and caput secondary schools are allowed to reserve S1 places not exceeding 30%, while DSS secondary schools are allowed to reserve S1 places exceeding 30%.
The application period for the 2024 Discretionary Places is from January 2 to January 16, 2024. All secondary schools participating in the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) System (participating secondary schools) will accept applications during the same period. Parents of current Primary 6 students participating in the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) will receive two copies of the Application Form for Secondary 1 Discretionary Places in early December 2023 through their children's elementary school.
Parents may refer to the "Handbook on Application for Secondary One Discretionary Places", or visitEducation Bureau(https://www.edb.gov.hk/) or call: 2891 0088 for a list of schools through the Education Bureau's automated telephone enquiry system.
Parents can submit applications in paper form or through the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) e-Platform. Once an application is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn, canceled or changed.

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Parents can only apply for a maximum of two participating secondary schools for their children. Note: Applications for Discretionary Places from more than two secondary schools, whether submitted in paper form or through the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) e-platform, will be considered invalid.
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