Primary School Profiles 2025 
Primary School Profiles 2025
| Address: | 162 Austin Road, Kowloon | |||
| Phone: | 23684204 | Email: | school@smcs.edu.hk | |
| Fax: | 23141966 | Website: | http://www.smcs.edu.hk | |
School Information | Supervisor/ Chairman of Management Committee | : | Sister Wong Pui Ling Virginia |
| School Head | : | Principal Au Man Yi |
| Incorporated Management Committee been established? | : | Established |
| Percentage of School Supervisor and Managers / Chairperson and Members of School Management Committee (SMC) of Government Schools Fulfilling the Training Targets | : | Not Applicable |
| School Type | : | Aided Whole Day |
| Student Gender | : | Girls |
| Sponsoring Body | : | Canossian Missions |
| Religion | : | Catholicism |
| Year of Commencement of Operation | : | 1900 |
| School Motto | : | One Heart And One Way |
| Area Occupied by the School | : | About 6780 Sq. M |
| Through-train Secondary School | : | St. Mary's Canossian College |
| Feeder Secondary School | : | - |
| Nominated Secondary School | : | - |
| Medium of Instruction | : | Chinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English |
| School Bus Service | : | School Bus |
| Parent-Teacher Association | : | Yes |
| Past Students' Association/Alumni Association | : | Yes |
| 4Rs Mental Health Charter | : | Yes |
| Whole School Health Programme | : | Pledged School |
2025/2026 Annual School Charges| School Fee | : | - |
| Tong Fai | : | - |
| PTA Fee | : | $50 |
| Approved Charges for non-standard items | : | - |
| Other Charges | : | - |
School Facilities | Number of Classroom(s) | : | 24 |
| Number of School Hall(s) | : | 1 |
| Number of Playground(s) | : | 2 |
| Number of Library(ies) | : | 1 |
| Special Rooms | : | 10 rooms (Art Room, Music Rooms, Computer Room, Multi-Media Room, STEAM LAB, Marian Maker Space, Marian Cave Plus (Immersive Learning Room), Remedial Rooms, Activities Room). |
| Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs | : | Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and Visual fire alarm system. |
| Others | : | Chapel, Medical Room, Student Guidance Room cum PTA Centre. |
Teaching Staff Information (Including School Head) in the 2024/2025 school year | Number of teaching posts in the approved establishment | : | 44 |
| Total number of teachers in the school | : | 44 |
| Qualifications and professional training (%) | ||
| Had Received Teacher Training | : | 100% |
| Bachelor Degree | : | 56% |
| Master/ Doctorate Degree or above | : | 44% |
| Special Education Training | : | 63% |
| Years of Experience (%) | ||
| 0 - 4 years | : | 16% |
| 5 - 9 years | : | 33% |
| 10 years or above | : | 51% |
Class Structure | 2024/25 school year | ||
| P1 Number of classes | : | 4 |
| P2 Number of classes | : | 4 |
| P3 Number of classes | : | 4 |
| P4 Number of classes | : | 4 |
| P5 Number of classes | : | 4 |
| P6 Number of classes | : | 4 |
| Total | : | 24 |
| 2025/26 school year (Based on the number of classes approved by EDB in 2025) | ||
| P1 Number of classes | : | 4 |
| P2 Number of classes | : | 4 |
| P3 Number of classes | : | 4 |
| P4 Number of classes | : | 4 |
| P5 Number of classes | : | 4 |
| P6 Number of classes | : | 4 |
| Total | : | 24 |
| Mode of teaching at different levels | ||
| Activity-Based Teaching, Self-Directed Learning, Collaborative Teaching, Group/Cooperative Learning | ||
| Remarks | ||
| - | ||
Performance Assessment | Applicable to P1 only | ||
| Number of test(s) per year | : | 2 |
| Number of exam(s) per year | : | 2 |
| Replace tests and examinations with diversified assessments in the first term of P1 | : | Yes |
| Applicable to P2 to P6 only | ||
| Number of test(s) per year | : | 2 |
| Number of exam(s) per year | : | 2 |
| Applicable to P1 to P6 | ||
| Formulate appropriate school-based assessment and assignment policies, inform parents of related arrangements, and collect views from teachers, students and parents regularly (at least once per school year) for ongoing review and optimisation of the school assessment and assignment policies | : | Yes |
| Upload the school-based assessment policy onto the school webpage for information of the public and stakeholders | : | Yes |
| Upload the school-based assignment policy onto the school webpage for information of the public and stakeholders | : | Yes |
| Diversified Assessment for Learning | : | Assessment for learning: Self-Assessment, Peer Assessment, Formative Assessment, Project-Based Assessment, Summative Assessment, Practical Assessment, Oral Assessment |
| Avoid arranging tests or examinations immediately after long holidays in order to let students take more rest during the holidays | : | Yes |
| Arrange the timetable flexibly according to the school context, with a tutorial session provided in the afternoon as far as possible for students to finish some of their homework under teachers’ guidance | : | Yes |
| Streaming arrangement | : | Mixed ability classes in P.1. Students of P.2 and P.3 are allocated to Putonghua class or Cantonese class according to Chinese and Putonghua abilities. Students of P.4 to P.6 are streamed according to their academic results. |
School Life | Number of school days per week | : | 5 |
| Number of periods per day | : | 9 |
| Duration of each normal period | : | 35 |
| School starts at | : | 8:05 AM |
| School ends at | : | 3:00 PM |
| Lunch break | : | 12:20 - 1:20 |
| Lunch arrangement | : | Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents. |
| Healthy school life | : | We promote a healthy lifestyle through various campus activities, including the Fitness Incentive Program, morning exercises, short exercise breaks, Fruit Day, Wellness Breaks with multiple activities during lunchtime, organizing different types of sports and competitions for students and teachers, and mindfulness training. These initiatives aim to cultivate good health habits among students. |
| Remarks | : | - |
Life-wide Learning | Our school offers over 30 extra-curricular activities (including 5 uniform groups) and more than 50 after-school leisure programmes, school picnic, sports day, overseas and mainland exchange programmes, inter/intra-school academic, physical and aesthetic activities, social services and summer programmes to help students develop their potential. Through “Integrated Lesson,” we provide diverse learning experiences to enrich students’ learning journeys. |
School Mission | The School upholds the educational philosophy of the Canossian Daughters of Charity by developing students' integrity and gospel values through a balanced educational programme. The School attaches great importance to moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual development, to live up to the school motto "One Heart and One Way". With these qualities, St Marians would in return contribute to their families, school, community and country. |
School Characteristics | School Management | ||
| School Management Organisation | : | Based on the Education Bureau’s performance indicators, we divide our core teams into four major categories and establish different working groups to drive school development. We foster a culture of self-assessment, the whole school approach of 'Planning-Implementation-Evaluation' is implemented. We utilize stakeholder surveys to collect data for continuous improvement in teaching and learning. |
| Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee/ Management Committee | : | The Incorporated Management Committee consists of 14 members. It has been set up to manage the School and to promote education in the School, ensuring that the Vision, Mission and Core Values of the School are carried out. |
| School Green Policy | : | We put efforts to arouse children's concern about the environment. |
| School's Major Concerns | : | 1. We implement the Canossian educational philosophy to nurture students’ spiritual growth, helping them understand, experience, and transmit the core values of Canossian education for holistic development. 2. Lead a healthy lifestyle, develop personal hobbies and talents in order to achieve a balanced physical and mental development. 3. We actively promote STEAM education to enhance students’ general competencies. |
| Learning and Teaching Plan | ||
| Learning & Teaching Strategies | : | 1. We encourage self-directed learning and e-learning strategies to develop students’ lifelong learning abilities. Our BYOD program (for Pr. 4-6) fosters students’ information literacy. 2. By optimizing lesson and learning time through blended learning, we provide meaningful pre-learning and post-extension activities. We design diverse learning experiences for students, inspiring their multifaceted potential through various learning opportunities. 3. Evidence-based review and feedback drive our teaching practices, aiming to enhance both teaching and learning effectiveness. 4. In addition to regular classroom learning, students participate in various learning activities, such as school-based gifted programs, comprehensive learning experiences, outdoor learning, and overseas exchanges, enriching their educational journey. |
| Development of Major Renewed Emphases of the Primary Education Curriculum | : | 1. Utilize blended learning and flexible schedules to create learning opportunities and enrich students' experiences. 2. Emphasize value education, including Chinese culture, National Security Education, to promote students' holistic development. 3. Encourage interdisciplinary learning through project-based studies, integrating STEAM education to foster creativity, problem-solving, and generic skills. Use tech knowledge to improve lives and support those in need, while embodying compassion and humility. 4. Promote healthy living habits through sports and mental well-being activities to achieve balanced physical, mental, and spiritual development. |
| Development of Generic Skills | : | Through various subject-based learning activities, classroom activities, and diverse types of activities, students develop generic skills. |
| Cultivation of Proper Values, Attitudes and Behaviours | : | Our school values a caring campus culture, actively promoting values education. We emphasize gratitude, respect, and responsibility as core elements, enabling students to build a positive and resilient mindset during their six years of primary school. |
| Student Support | ||
| Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity | : | We implement the differentiated instruction strategies in the classroom. Enrichment classes for elite students and remedial classes for weaker students. Speech therapist and educational psychologist pay regular visits to help students in need. |
| Whole School Approach to Integrated Education | : | Funds from the Learning Support Grant and the Enhanced Speech Therapy Grant are deployed to support students with SEN and cater for student diversity. Students are provided with diversified modes of support to enhance their learning effectiveness and help them adapt to school life. |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking(NCS) Students | : | Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning 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.. |
| Curriculum Tailoring and Adaptation | : | - |
| Home-school Co-operation and School Ethos | ||
| Home-School Co-operation | : | The PTA plays a crucial role in the school by organizing workshops, seminars on parenting and parent-child activities and subsidizing the expenses on exchange study tours and activities. Newsletters are published regularly so as to inform parents of their children's school life. Representatives from the PTA supervise school bus, lunch boxes, and take part in school tendering affairs. Volunteers provide valuable manpower support. |
| School Ethos | : | With a strong religious atmosphere and the emphasis in the formation of heart, the School upholds and teaches the core values, Charity, Commitment, Humility, Integrity, Perseverance and Respect to prepare students properly for their life and future responsibilities. Students are given opportunities towards attaining excellence in accordance with their aptitudes. |
| Future Development | ||
| School Development Plan | : | 1. Promote the cultivation of Canossian values — gratitude, respect, and responsibility — among students, and help them establish positive life values and attitudes. 2. Foster a school-wide atmosphere that enhances students' understanding of the nation and Chinese culture, nurtures their national identity and sense of citizenship, instills patriotism, and encourages the practice of good behavior rooted in traditional Chinese virtues. 3. Promote a healthy lifestyle and a positive outlook on life to support the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of students and the development of a positive mindset. 4. Cultivate students' generic skills through cross-curricular learning, integrating technology and interactive learning methods. Enable them to connect knowledge and skills from various subjects to real-life understanding, and continuously develop their learning capabilities through diverse learning experiences, equipping them to become future pillars of society. |
| Teacher Professional Training & Development | : | To adapt to educational reforms and school development, we systematically arrange various teacher training programs at the school level. We encourage teachers to pursue professional development based on their individual needs. |
| Others | : | - |
School Map 
Last revision date：01 September 2025
