ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI'S CARITAS SCHOOL
7 WAI CHI STREET SHEK KIP MEI SHAM SHUI PO KOWLOON
We are fully committed to offering a life-wide learning enhanced with the Christian Faith. We aim at the greater development of each student in the following areas: moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual. Through care and concern for each individual person, we create the ideal environment for all our students to develop their full potential. We also help students to embrace the spirit of our school patron, Saint Francis of Assisi's.
Overview
| SHAM SHUI PO / 40 | |
| Primary | |
| Aided / CO-EDUCATIONAL |
| Supervisor / Chairman of Management Committee | Rev. Tam Paul Wing Ming |
| School Head | Ms. Wong Chak Shun |
| Finance Type | Aided |
| Session | Whole Day |
| Student Gender | Co-educational |
| Medium of Instruction | Chinese(incl.: Putonghua) and English |
| Sponsoring Body | Catholic Hong Kong Diocese |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Year of Commencement of Operation | 1962 |
| School Motto | Love for God, Concern for Others and Care for Society |
| Area Occupied by the School | About 4,700 Sq. M |
| Nominated | CHEUNG SHA WAN CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL |
| School Fees | - |
| Activity Fees | - |
| PTA Fees | "$50" |
| Approved Charges for non-standard items | "$310" |
| Other Charges | - |
| Number of teaching posts in the approved establishment | 48 |
| Total number of teachers in the school | 52 |
| Qualifications and professional training (%) | |
| Teacher Certificate / Diploma in Education | 100% |
| Bachelor Degree | 98% |
| Master/ Doctorate Degree or above | 47% |
| Special Education Training | 42% |
| Years of Experience (%) | |
| 0 - 4 years | 16% |
| 5 - 9 years | 12% |
| 10 years or above | 72% |
| 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 |
| Number of Classroom(s) | 24 |
| Number of School Hall(s) | 1 |
| Number of Playground(s) | 1 |
| Number of Library(ies) | 1 |
| Special Rooms | CoolThink Studio, Maker Space, Campus TV, Prayer Room, English Activity Room, Music Room, Art Room, Computer Room, Small Group Teaching Room, etc. |
| Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| Others | Dr. Jan's Herbal Garden, Butterfly Garden, Courtyard, Roof Garden, Covered Playground. |
| Mode of teaching at different levels | The school-based P.1 'New Literacy Programme', P.2-P.3 'PLP-R/W' and P.4-P.6 'Reading across the Curriculum Programme' are implemented by the Native English Teachers. <br> |
| Class Remarks | 1. Putonghua is used as the medium of instruction in P.2 and P.3 Chinese Language.<br>2. Chinese, English and Mathematics remedial classes and reinforcement classes are provided.<br>3. Cooperative learning and blended learning are applied in daily teaching and learning. |
| Number of test(s) per year | 2 |
| Number of exam(s) per year | 2 |
| Diversified Assessment for Learning | Diversified formative assessments for learning such as questioning, observation, oral presentations, self-assessment, peer-assessment, eAssessment and project work are carried out in daily teaching throughout the year. It aims at collecting data and evidence to provide comprehensive, timely and quality feedback to all the stakeholders. |
| Streaming arrangement | 1. P.1-P.4 students are distributed into mixed ability classes.<br>2. P.5-P.6 students are distributed into classes according to their academic performance. |