St. Francis’ Canossian College School Development Plan 2012/13 – 2014/15 Annual School Plan 2013/14 Contents School Development Plan 2012/13 – 2014/15 School Motto & School Vision 1 School Mission & School Goals 2 Our School 3 School Self-Evaluation Mechanism 4 Holistic Review 2011 - 2012 5 SWOT Analysis 10 Major Concerns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 12 School Development Plan 13 Annual School Plan 2013/14 Major Concerns Appendix Diversity Learning Grant – Network Programme 17 School Development Plan 2012/13 – 2014/15 1 School Motto “Live by the truth in love” School Vision We form the heart of our students leading them to embrace Christian values through a life of integrity and charity. School Development Plan (SFCC) (26/10/2012) 2 School Mission Through the Gospel values of Truth in Love we form women of dignity, instilling in them love for learning, commitment and compassion. School Goals Our aim is to instill in students a love for learning and develop their ability to think critically. We encourage students to work and to develop fully their God-given abilities and talents. We inculcate the Christian values of self-respect and morality which are integral to individual growth. We prepare students to achieve clearly defined goals which give meaning to their life. Through education we help students to become responsible citizens who are committed to serving the needy, and to contributing to the well-being of the society. School Development Plan (SFCC) (26/10/2012) 3 Our School Brief Introduction of the School St. Francis' Canossian College was founded by the Canossian Daughters of Charity, missionaries from Italy in 1869. The School initially offered a basic education to the poor and needy children living in Wanchai district. Over the years it expanded and developed into a co-educational primary school and then into a secondary girls' college. St. Francis' is a grant-in-aid secondary school, consisting of Form 1 to Form 6 classes, with about 820 students and around 70 staff. It is an English Medium of Instruction School. Following the teachings of Christ and the vision of the Foundress, St. Magdalen of Canossa, the Sisters and teachers are dedicated in their commitment to offering a quality education. This quality education places great emphasis on an all-round education. The focus is on helping students to develop their full potential both academically and in terms of personal, social and moral development. The school motto: 'Veritas In Charitate, Live by the Truth in Love' places special value upon spiritual growth, social awareness and compassion, along with a clear sense of justice. More information about our school can be found on (iii) our school’s webpage at http://www.sfcc.edu.hk and (iv) the webpage of our school profile at http://www.chsc.hk/ssp2012/sch_detail1.php?lang_id=2&chg_district_id=1&sch_id= 151&return_page=sch_list.php%3Flang_id%3D2%26chg_district_id%3D1%26searc h_mode%3D%26frmMode%3Dpagebreak%26district_id%3D5%26page%3D School Development Plan (SFCC) (26/10/2012) School Self-Evaluation Mechanism Holistic Review 2011 - 2012 Effectiveness of the previous School Development Plan Major Concerns 1. To prepare for the 334 New Senior Extent of targets achieved Fully Achieved Follow-up action Remarks Will continue as part of the regular teaching After the completion of curriculum the first cohort of the Ongoing review and evaluation of the teaching NSS, it was observed that practices, which have been put in place in the there is a wide spectrum past 3 years, will be part of the evaluation of learning differences. mechanism Catering for learning The finalized framework and teaching diversity will be the major materials for the LS Curriculum was adopted concern in the coming in NSS1 years. • Incorporated as a routine measure Students’ and teachers’ • The focus of the SDP will continue to • Secondary Curriculum • • 2. To help students understand Fully Achieved themselves and develop their self management skills fostering other skills in students. view was solicited and it was commonly felt that courtesy in our students needs to be further reinforced. 3. To hone students’ English for the NSS Electives, enrich the English learning environment in school, and provide support in the teaching and learning of English Majorly Achieved (The school was unable to hire a suitable teaching assistant and the ILC curriculum/material development was put on hold.) • An efficient and capable teaching assistant will be able to develop the stipulated number of ILC teaching material in the next two years. Evaluation of the School’s Overall Performance PI Areas 1. School Management Major Strengths 2. Professional Leadership 3. Curriculum and Assessment Area for Reinforcement / Improvement The school had a transparent and accountable approach to decision making Collaborative framework provided a forum for the view of different key stakeholders As always, a “bottom-up” approach to decision making on important issues was in place Evidence-based evaluation mechanism was practised Target oriented seminars were organized Teachers attended suitable courses and seminars for reinforcement of their professional competence “Teacher Seminar Record System” recorded data of teachers’ professional development Teachers need to continue to attend more NSS subject based seminars to be able to handle the demands of the NSS curriculum A school-based curriculum was adopted in I.S. (S1), IH (S2), IT (S3), R.S. (S1-S5) & (S6-S7) and English (S1-S7) to cultivate students’ generic skills CAS continued to be in practice to evaluate students’ learning progress and outcomes Parent endorsement mechanism in the “DEAR” Passport continued to foster parental involvement in promoting a reading culture in school Curriculum re-structuring in the lower form IH is proposed and planned in order to strengthen the content knowledge of Humanities for better preparation of senior form Liberal Studies. PI Areas 4. Student Learning and Teaching Major Strengths S1 Summer Bridging Programme during the summer holidays was organized S4 conversational English lessons by the AWA volunteers were conducted ‘DEAR’ Reading programme continued to enhance students’ interest in English KLA co-ordinators brainstormed strategies for uplifting public exam results A staff workshop on the implementation of the above strategies was organized Last year’s focus for Civic Education was ‘Elections’ Workshops and seminars were held with the specific aim of upgrading students’ performance in HKDSE electives To upgrade the academic standard of students by catering to learning diversity, seminars and workshops were held Area for Reinforcement / Improvement Strategies need to be developed in order to motivate some passive and unmotivated students More needs to be done in order to upgrade students’ performance in public examinations Measures need to be taken to upgrade the academic standard of students by catering for learning diversity PI Areas 5. Student Support Major Strengths The Special Education Needs (SEN) Team continued its support ILC continued to foster independent learning in three language areas The LMS continued to serve as a platform to foster the self-learning culture Health development activities were organized Provisions were made to cater for learner Area for Reinforcement / Improvement More resources need to be provided in order to help the students in need (e.g. employ SEN officer, organize staff development for SEN identification and encourage teachers to attend the thematic courses) Review the Crisis Management Procedure in school and carry out the crisis drill in school differences with remedial classes in the 3 core subjects and enrichment classes in Mathematics 6. Partnership The Student Association partnered with the “Steering Committee on Promoting Voluntary Service” The Careers Team joined the School-Company Partnership Programme led by the Young Entrepreneurs Development Council (YDC) and also a job shadowing programme under the guidance of the Junior Achievement Hong Kong The Counseling Team worked together with the Caritas in offering the PATHS programme to S1 and S2 students More opportunities in careers-related programme need to be given to the Junior Form students More connection with alumnae needs to be established PI Areas 7. Attitude and Behaviour Major Strengths 8. Participation and Achievement Area for Reinforcement / Improvement As reflected by the encouraging responses in the Stakeholders survey, students have a positive attitude and the sense of belongings to school Students respect teachers and like their school There is an overall harmonious atmosphere and caring culture in school Outstanding performance by the School Swimming Team SportACT Award Exemplary performance in the HK Schools Music and Speech Festival Students got 9 Gold, 38 Silver and 59 Bronze Individual Awards for Volunteer Service SFCC got the Gold Award (Organization) for volunteer service More opportunities need to be given to students in other KLA (e.g. International Mathematics Olympiad, Australian & Canadian Mathematics Competition, Australian National Chemistry Quiz etc.) 10 SWOT Analysis Our Strengths A well established school organizational structure Strong emphasis on moral and spiritual development of students A good learning environment Well equipped teaching and learning facilities Suitable NSS subject combination is offered to meet students’ needs and expectations Most students are well disciplined, cooperative and friendly Most students put in effort in their academic pursuits Some student-centred/autonomous teaching and learning methods are in place There is the incorporation of Project Learning and subject integration into the curriculum to develop students’ generic skills A variety of co-curricular activities expose students to different learning experiences and help them to explore their potential There is a comprehensive assessment and reporting system in place Dedicated, competent, caring and committed staff Good support for the school from parents, past students and the school sponsoring body Good link with the community & external organizations Hygienic and healthy school campus There are remedial initiatives to uplift the academic standard of the potential achievers There is effective collaboration in the development of NSS curriculum Effective communication between the school and parents through seminars Our Weaknesses Lack of space for teaching, students’ self study, recreation and staff work place aggravated by the process of school redevelopment Lack of space for NSS activities Some students are hesitant to express their views Some students are passive and lack self-autonomous learning skills Some students lack motivation in learning Some students lack motivation in extra-curricular activities School Development Plan (SFCC) (26/10/2012) 11 Our Opportunities Students have the opportunity to be exposed to different cultures and professions through workshops and overseas visits Students are engaged in different forms of Language Arts and English Language Enhancement activities The implementation of small class teaching in Liberal Studies and Chinese Language electives in NSS The implementation of remedial classes for core subjects in junior forms The implementation of small class teaching in English for F.1 students NSS students have the opportunity to be exposed to dynamic learning experiences through OLE activities The application of the intranet platform widens students’ scope of learning and facilitates teacher-student communication On completion of the school redevelopment project, students will have better learning environment and facilities There are school-based initiatives to enable teachers to cater for learning diversity Our Threats Growing problems in students’ families Some students lack self-management skills Parents are generally over-protective of their children and impose pressure on school Some parents shift their responsibility of educating their children to teachers Some students and parents are generally weak in handling emotions Some students are so concerned with exam/academic results that they neglect the importance of the learning process and fail to develop their interest in learning Very heavy workload for the school staff Teachers are overburdened with the demands of education reform initiatives Declining student number in secondary schools Declining standard of incoming F.1 students and growing divide in students’ academic abilities Financial constraints on staff professional development due to insufficient funding from EDB Insufficient regular staff establishment to sustain NSS development Teachers are over burdened with the curriculum demands of Non-Chinese Speaking and SEN students Lack of resources to cater for the needs of SEN, Non-Chinese speaking students and their parents Increase in administrative preparation for the smooth transition from SMC to IMC Students’ over-reliance on private tutoring affects their time management, learning at school and participation in extra-curricular activities School Development Plan (SFCC) (26/10/2012) 12 Major Concerns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 (in order of priority) 1. School Redevelopment Plan 2. To upgrade the academic standard of students by catering to learning diversity 3. To reinforce the concept of courtesy on our students School Development Plan (SFCC) (26/10/2012) School Development Plan (2012/13 – 2014/15) Time Scale Major Concerns Intended Outcomes / Targets (in order of priority) 1. School Redevelopment Plan (Please insert ) 12/13 13/14 14/15 To provide an up-to-standard teaching and learning environment A General Outline of Strategies Monitor the progress of the construction works Maintain current/future SOA & CFA Review & revise the master programme Maintain listings of current/future SOA and floor plans Manage user groups’ input and feedback Manage the use of government funding properly Manage feedback loop for staff/ teacher-in-charge of the EBMPR Carry out the cost saving exercise Set up a fundraising committee to disseminate school redevelopment and provide support to the redevelopment project Regular fundraising committee meeting, staff meeting, morning assembly, PSA dinner and PTA seminars to publicize fundraising events To reinforce the bonding among staff, parents, teachers, students and alumni Reach out to the community which includes all stakeholders Major Concerns (in order of priority) Time Scale Intended Outcomes / Targets 2. To upgrade the academic standard of students by catering to learning diversity To improve the learning attitude, motivation and skills of potential achievers To enhance professional development to cater for learners’ diversity Enhance the communication and opportunity to disseminate upcoming events Establish and maintain historical archive material Evaluation of the strategies with respect to: methods of assessment arrangement of supplementary lessons (NSS electives) remedial lessons and post-exam learning sessions for Junior Forms NSS subject choice criteria A General Outline of Strategies Publicize upcoming events through webpage Develop a system to record or keep the archive material Collect archive material from parties concerned and/or record archive Update and present the archive To revise methods of assessment (i.e. setting of exam papers and design of assignments) For Senior Forms: To arrange supplementary lessons (NSS electives) to cater for learning diversity (Please insert ) 12/13 13/14 14/15 F.3-4 F.3-5 F.3-6 F.4 F.4-5 F.4-6 F.1-3 F.1-3 For Junior Forms: F.1-3 To organize remedial lessons (core subjects) to cater for the needs of potential achievers To conduct post-exam learning sessions for potential achievers To set NSS subject choice criteria to promote students’ learning effort To conduct staff development workshops Time Scale Major Concerns Intended Outcomes / Targets (in order of priority) 3. To enable students to be considerate and courteous To enable students to be considerate towards others’ feelings care for the wishes and needs of others live in harmony with one another To evaluate the theme of courtesy (2012-2015) A General Outline of Strategies (Please insert ) 12/13 13/14 14/15 Design Home Programs to facilitate students’ self -reflection Hold a whole school programme/seminar to arouse students’ concern on courtesy Finalize the focus and implementation plan of student formation based on questionnaires and teachers’ workshop Annual School Plan 2013/14 17 Annual School Plan 2013/2014 Major Concerns (in order of priority) 1. School Redevelopment Plan 2. To upgrade the academic standard of students by catering to learning diversity 3. To reinforce the concept of courtesy in our students 4. To hone students’ English for the NSS Electives, enrich the English learning environment in school, and provide support in the teaching and learning of English Annual School Plan (SFCC) (18/11/2013) 1. Major Concern: School Redevelopment Plan Strategies / Tasks Time Scale To move in to the new school campus Monitor the progress of the construction works Manage user groups’ input and feedback Manage the use of government funding properly Whole year People Responsible To reinforce the bonding among staff, parents, teachers, students and alumni Reach out to the community Enhance the communication and opportunity to disseminate upcoming events Establish and maintain historical archive material Methods of Evaluation Success Criteria Phase 1 construction works to be completed in 2nd quarter 2014 Ad hoc move-in team was set up Furniture and equipment was procured under the guideline and regulation as advised by EDB Budgets in line with the expenditures Move-in to the new building during summer 2014 Whole year As needed Homecoming Day is scheduled Agenda and minutes of FRC meeting are recorded and maintained A system to record or keep the archive material is in place Principal All staff Feedback from Fundraising committee Feedback from students and parents Principal Fundraising committee members Students & parents All staff Resources Required Government grant on Furniture and Equipment 2. Major Concern: To upgrade the academic standard of students by catering to learning diversity Strategies / Tasks Time Scale Whole To revise methods of assessment (i.e. year setting of exam papers and design of assignments) For Senior Forms: To revise arrangement of supplementary lessons (NSS electives) For Junior Forms: To organize remedial lessons (core subjects) To conduct post-exam learning sessions To set NSS subject choice criteria to promote students’ learning effort Term-end evaluation by individual departments to evaluate the strategies with reference to the quantitative analysis of the internal and public examination results of the year To conduct a staff development workshop in the second term to formulate the plan for the next academic year based on the evaluation with various KLAs on measures / strategies adopted in the previous academic year Success Criteria Based on the KPM stakeholder survey and student evaluation: Over 60% of teachers agree that the strategies adopted can improve students’ academic performance Over 50% of students agree that strategies adopted can help learning 100% of teachers concerned attend relevant workshops Term-end evaluation reports with suggestions for identifying the strengths and solutions for the problems encountered in the implementation of strategies People Responsible Methods of Evaluation Completion of school-based evaluation questionnaires by teachers Observation by teachers Completion of student evaluation Seminar records Evaluation meetings KLA consultation meeting Principal Academic Team All teachers and students Resources Required School Grant 3. Major Concern: To enable students to be considerate and courteous Strategies / Tasks To organize activities to enable students to be considerate towards others’ feelings care for the wishes and needs of others live in harmony with one another Time Scale Sept 2013 to May 2014 Success Criteria Completion of the activities can help them to: School-based be considerate towards others’ Evaluation feelings Questionnaires by care for the wishes and needs of teachers, students others and parents live in harmony with one another Data analysis More than 50% of the target parents report More than 60% of students agree that agree that the activities can help students to: be considerate towards others’ feelings care for the wishes and needs of others Methods of Evaluation live in harmony with one another More than 50% of teachers agree that the activities can help students to: be considerate towards others’ feelings care for the wishes and needs of others live in harmony with one another People Responsible Resources Required Principal Provided by St. Student James Formation Team Settlement (SFT) Form teachers All Staff All students Parents 4. Major Concern: To hone students’ English for the NSS Electives, enrich the English learning environment in school, and provide support in the teaching and learning of English Strategies / Tasks 1. Hiring a teaching assistant for assisting teachers in implementation of various English learning activities and curriculum development Time Scale Sept 2012 – Aug 2014 Methods of Evaluation Success Criteria 60% of the English teachers agree that the teaching assistant is effective in assisting teachers with the implementation of various English learning activities, curriculum development and independent learning. A total of about 500 English learning tasks will be developed for the Independent Learning Centre by Aug 2014. Questionnaire Counting People Responsible All English teachers Resources Required $180,000 Plan on Use of Capacity Enhancement Grant 2013/14 Task Area Major Area (s) of Concern Benefits Anticipated (e.g. Implementation Plan in what way teachers’ workload is alleviated) Implementation Resources Performance Assessment Person-in Schedule Required Indicators Mechanism -charge Curriculum To implement To employ teachers to Language Teachers' From September Salary of the Implementation Performance Development Curriculum release teachers in workload can be reduced 2013 onward for 1 teacher for the of curriculum appraisal of the integration implementing and (Language Support) year year: $280,500 integration teacher by preparing for curriculum RE Teachers’ workload can (including MPF) departments be reduced (Pastoral Worker) Western Music Instrumental Principal concerned Hire a tutor to lead the Teacher's workload in From September Salary of the tutor: Students are able Teacher’s Ms. T. ensemble training the students can be 2013 onward for $14,000.00 Sau reduced 1 year Ensemble to acquire the assessment on skill Students' performance Chinese Music Instrumental Hire a tutor to lead the Teacher's workload in From September Salary of the tutor: Students are able Teacher’s Ms. T. ensemble training the students can be 2013 onward for $14,000.00 Sau reduced 1 year Ensemble to acquire the assessment on skill Students' performance African Music (OLE) Coach for African Drum Teacher's workload in From September Salary of the tutor: Students are able Teacher’s Ms. T. Drumming training the students can be 2013 onward for $16,000.00 Sau (OLE) reduced 1 year to acquire the assessment skill Students' performance Physical Basketball Hiring Basketball Coach Teacher’s workload in From Education Team for school Basketball Team training the students can be Dance Lessons Hiring Dance Teacher for reduced F.1 to F.3 Dance Lessons September Salary of the Students are able Teacher Ms. W. 2013 onward for 1 coach: $48,200.00 to demonstrate assessment Tang year various skills in Students’ their selected performance Task Area Major Area (s) of Concern Benefits Anticipated (e.g. Implementation Plan in what way teachers’ workload is alleviated) Implementation Resources Performance Assessment Person-in Schedule Required Indicators Mechanism -charge discipline. NSS OLE F.5 Martial Art Hiring Coaches for F.5 Teacher’s workload in From Physical Training NSS2 OLE Martial Art training the students can be Education Course (4 Training Course reduced September Salary of the Students are able Teacher Ms. W. 2013 onward for 1 coach: $4,500.00 to demonstrate assessment Tang year various skills in Students’ their selected performance lessons) discipline. NSS OLE F.5 Latin Hiring Coaches for F.5 Teacher’s workload in From Physical Dance Training NSS2 OLE Latin Dance training the students can be Education Course (4 Training Course reduced September Salary of the Students are able Teacher Ms. W. 2013 onward for 1 coach: $4,500.00 to demonstrate assessment Tang year various skills in Students’ their selected performance lessons) discipline. NSS OLE F.4 to 5 Sports Hiring instructors for NSS Teacher’s workload in From Physical Camp OLE Sports Camp training the students can be reduced Education September Salary of the Students are able Teacher Ms. W. 2013 onward for 1 coach: $21,600.00 to demonstrate assessment Tang year various skills in Students’ their selected performance discipline. PL (Aesthetic F.4 Modern Hiring Dance Instructor for Teacher’s workload in From Appreciation Dance lessons F.4 PL Aesthetic training the students can be of Dance for PL Appreciation Modern reduced Domain) Aesthetic Dance lessons Appreciation (30 students) (15 sessions + 12 hrs. = 23 sessions) September Salary of the Students are able Teacher Ms. W. 2013 onward for 1 coach: $7,500.00 to demonstrate assessment Tang year various skills in Students’ their selected performance discipline. Task Area Major Area (s) of Concern Benefits Anticipated (e.g. Implementation Plan in what way teachers’ Implementation Resources Performance Assessment Person-in Schedule Required Indicators Mechanism -charge workload is alleviated) PL (Aesthetic F.4 Drama Hiring Drama Instructor for Teacher’s workload in From Appreciation lessons for PL F.4 PL Aesthetic training the students can be of Drama Aesthetic Appreciation lessons reduced Domain) Appreciation September Salary of the Students are able Teacher Ms. P. 2013 onward for 1 instructor: to demonstrate assessment Lee year various skills in Students’ their selected performance $20,500.00 discipline. PL (Aesthetic F.4 Art lessons Hiring Instructor for F.4 PL Teacher’s workload in From Appreciation for PL Aesthetic Appreciation Art training the students can be of Art Aesthetic lessons reduced Domain) Appreciation September Salary of the Students are able Teacher Ms. H. 2013 onward for 1 coach: $23,800.00 to demonstrate assessment Wong year various skills in Students’ their selected performance discipline. PL (Aesthetic F.4 Hiring Instructor for F.4 PL Teacher’s workload in From Appreciation Videography Aesthetic Appreciation training the students can be 2013 onward for 1 coach: $3,200.00 to demonstrate assessment of lessons for PL lessons reduced year various skills in Students’ Videography Aesthetic their selected performance Domain) Appreciation discipline. PL (Aesthetic F.4 Music Hiring Instructor for F.4 PL Teacher’s workload in From Appreciation lessons for PL Aesthetic Appreciation training the students can be of Music Aesthetic lessons reduced Domain) Appreciation September Salary of the September Salary of the Students are able Teacher Ms. A. To Students are able Teacher Ms. T. 2013 onward for 1 coach: $5,000.00 to demonstrate assessment Sau year various skills in Students’ their selected performance discipline. CEG for 2013/14 $ 537,792.00 Total Estimate $ 463,300.00 B/F to 2014/15 $ 74,492.00 Three Year Plan on Diversity Learning Grant – Network Programme 2012/13 to 2014/15 Cohort of Senior Secondary Students [Measures to broaden student’s choices of elective subjects] Name of School: St. Francis’ Canossian College School Code: 514047 Categories: S5 (4th Cohort) Evaluation of Name of programme Objective Success Criteria No. of student learning Duration of the beneficiaries Networked / success programme enrolled in this Schools indicators Feedback from Ethics & Religious In view of the Studies (network small numbers of the host programme) students opting for school / tutor ERS, this network programme help to cater for students’ Result in HKDSE Teacher’s Assessment Students will Teacher-in-charge programme 3 years 3 Jointly organized with Pui Tak Canossian College, take ERS in Aberdeen HKDSE Technical School, Examination Holy Family diverse needs on Canossian College choices of elective & HK Tang King subjects Po College Ms. R. Lee & Ms. M. Yim Three Year Plan on Diversity Learning Grant – Network Programme 2011/12 to 2013/14 Cohort of Senior Secondary Students [Measures to broaden student’s choices of elective subjects] Name of School: St. Francis’ Canossian College School Code: 514047 Categories: S6 (3rd Cohort) Evaluation of Name of programme Objective Success Criteria No. of student learning Duration of the beneficiaries Networked / success programme enrolled in this Schools indicators Feedback from Ethics & Religious In view of the Studies (network small numbers of the host programme) students opting for school / tutor ERS, this network programme help to cater for students’ Result in HKDSE Teacher’s Assessment Students will Teacher-in-charge programme 3 years 1 Jointly organized with Pui Tak Canossian College, take ERS in Aberdeen HKDSE Technical School, Examination Holy Family diverse needs on Canossian College choices of elective & HK Tang King subjects Po College Ms. R. Lee & Ms. M. Yim St. Francis' Canossian College School Report 2012/13 School Development Plan 2012/13 – 2014/15 School Annual Plan 2013/14 Endorsed by The Incorporated Management Committee of St. Francis' Canossian College Sr. Theresa Chien School Supervisor / Chairperson
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