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學生生涯規劃講座 - 「在寬廣的未來再去做我」
本學年，升學及就業輔導組得到加減乘除基金的協助，合辦了一連串生涯規劃的活動。2023年2月24日，我們邀請到香港理工大學企業發展院、香港大學專業進修學院客席講師 -- 余修賢先生擔任座談會的嘉賓。座談會主題為「在寬廣的未來再去做我」，內容主要介紹大灣區目前的經濟發展及青年生活模式，也講述在大灣區升學、就業及創業的發展趨勢。余先生更分享了自己在國內發展的經歷，讓同學明白兩地職場的文化差異。希望透過是次內容豐富的座談會，能協助同學們思考未來升學及工作發展的方向。
Values Education Home-Time Programme
It is our honour to have Mr. Remus Kwok as our guest speaker for the home programme on Gratitude on Student Formation Day II. We learn to appreciate the beauty and blessings in our life – the unconditional love from our parents, friends and people at school. This time, we interviewed the school’s Guardian Angels - the janitors, clerical staff and IT technician – who have been supporting us wholeheartedly all the time.
Formation of Heart – Joint-school Service Programme
In April 2022, ten Form two students joined the Formation of Heart, a joint-school service programme with Sacred Heart Canossian College and St. Mary's Canossian College. Through workshops and school-based service, participants strengthened their organisational skills and developed a deeper understanding of one's own strengths. In January 2023, these students held a tutorial session for the Form one girls to share their study tips on Life and Society and Integrated Science. The beautiful smiles on those form one girls’ faces were their greatest reward from the programme.
Extended Learning Day
聖誕慶典
「星光引路」---- 耶穌誕生的那天，遙遠的東方有三位賢士看見了一顆十分特別的星象，於是他們透過那顆特別明亮的星來到白冷。憑著這星光指引，三位賢士終於找到嬰兒耶穌。他們歡天喜地，並將這喜訊告訴世人。事實上，並非只有三位賢士能得星光相助，其實天主在我們的生活中，也透過不同的人和事作星光，引領我們尋找真理，與祂相遇。我們於2022年12月22日舉行了聖誕慶典，透過當天郭志強執事分享第四位賢士的故事、祈禱、處境短劇和遊戲，讓同學明白及察覺天主已為我們作星光指引，照亮我們的道路，同時期望同學能成為別人的星光，帶領身邊人與主相遇。
Christmas celebration
S1 Admission Information Day 2022
The event was held successfully on Saturday, 10 December 2022. We are grateful that students and parents from all across the territory, including our own primary school, have joined us for the admission talk and the campus tour. Our principal Mr. Law highlighted the school’s emphasis on the formation of the heart which centres upon Canossian values of charity and humility. Two of our 2022 graduates, one currently studying medicine and another to be studying dentistry abroad in January, shared about their secondary school life and how it has prepared them for future pursuits. Round the campus, our student leaders introduced to our guests the amazing learning spaces such as the amphitheater, the green corridor, library, Memory Gallery and more. All these resources and equipment aim at nurturing all-round students while building a solid academic foundation. The smiles and laughters of our energetic guests are the greatest reward to Franciscans. Thank you for coming!
Swimming Gala
The long-awaited Swimming Gala was successfully held at Victoria Park Swimming Pool on 9th December. Students participated actively and all swimmers tried their very best to earn points for their houses. The day was filled with students’ excitement and cheer. This year, we are very happy to have Ms Kelly Tai, our former swimming team captain, as our guest of honour. Ms Tai gave a very motivating speech to our students encouraging them to never lose their passion. St. Valentina House was the champion of the junior section and St. Nicolaus House was the champion for the senior section and the overall champion of the Swimming Gala. Congratulations to the winning houses and to all the winners of the gala. It was a memorable and delightful day for everyone. We hope to have more of such events in the future where students can shine and have fun.
科創大講堂
本年度，我校獲邀參加由香港科技創新教育聯盟舉辦的「科創大講堂」，有幸得著名中國科學院院士及理學博士李建剛教授擔任我校的「科學教育榮譽講師」，為科創教育發展提供專業建議。李教授是我國著名的等離子體物理學家，現任中國科技大學核學院院長，醉心於核聚變之研究，成就非凡。
十一月二十四日，李教授與我校中四級全體同學﹑中五及中六級修讀物理科的同學聚首一堂，於線上講授關於磁約束核聚變和中國核能發展。席間，中五及中六級的物理科同學向教授就未來核能發展的議題積極提問，交流意見，於學科知識和科研興趣方面均增益不少。活動完結前，教授更特意引數據介紹近年女性在科研的驕人成就，鼓勵我校同學放膽追夢，投身科學研究。
我們衷心感謝李教授及主辦單位的統籌協助，讓同學得此寶貴機會聆賞學術分享。希望是次講課能鼓勵同學努力研習科學，實踐科學探究的精神。
Sports Day
Finally, after a long wait, our school could hold the annual Sports Day on 22nd November, at Aberdeen Sports Ground. It was a half day event. Students displayed their excitement by participating with much zest and enthusiasm in every event. The spirit of sportsmanship was at its full swing on the field with girls congratulating each other. We hope to have more of such events in the future where students can shine and have fun.
Leadership Training Camp
The Leadership Training Camp was successfully held on 19 November 2022 in Hong Kong PHAB Association Jockey Club PHAB Camp. The trainers introduced some exciting games to consolidate exco members’ leadership skills such as collaboratively managing several difficult movements, catching neighbour’s ball in a circle, etc. The club exco members were fully engaged in team building games and giving our best efforts in order to win. Yet, we earned not only points, but trust among team members. What a fruitful day!
Values Education Program on “Gratitude and Love”
As a part of the whole-school approach to values education, we engaged all teachers and students in an interactive online programme conducted by Mr. Remus Kwok from the City University of Hong Kong. While our guest speaker delivered the programme, Form teachers facilitated discussions in their respective classes and interacted with our guest speaker through the online chatroom. Students have gained a better understanding of themselves through completing a questionnaire on “Love language”. The meaningful noises and warm exchanges during the sharing sessions have built a stronger rapport among the class, marking the beginning of the “Secret Angels” activity which lasts for two weeks.
School Picnic – Extended Learning Activity
Visit to Hong Kong Science Park
On 7 October and 21 October 2022, our F.3 students visited the Hong Kong Science Park. They got the chance to explore the technologies of autonomous vehicle, AI and smart retail. The visit to some booths was helpful in making them understand more about the application of innovative technologies in different industries. Dr. Crystal Fok, the Head of STP Platform at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) gave a talk to our students and introduced them to the innovation and technology ecosystem in Hong Kong and its future potential. CUHK Robotics Team, the winners of Robocon HK 2022, enlightened our students through their sharing on innovation and how new technologies are changing the world and our daily lives.
“We learnt a lot of interesting information about new technology such as how a self-driving shuttle makes use of sensors to detect people, objects, and vehicles on the road. We also visited some booths and learnt how to breed crabs in an efficient way by using robots. During the visit, we got to know about the Mini-Robocon competition for junior secondary students. My classmates and I decided to form a team to join the competition, which will be held in March 2023. We are excited to be given the opportunity to construct and control robots. All in all, the visit was a wonderful and unforgettable experience for us.”
Ariel Cheng F. 3A
“This time, the visit to the Science Park was a very different experience. I was amazed to see an autonomous self-driven bus. This is an exciting technology in which the bus operates without someone actively driving it. We understand how it functions on the road and how the sensors in the vehicle can sense obstacles on the roads including humans or little animals. It was fun because I experienced how our lifestyle is being changed by technological advancement. This visit has been a rewarding experience.”
School Major Concerns Information Day and Installation Ceremony
Flag-raising ceremony to celebrate 73rd founding anniversary of PRC
In celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the school held a flag-raising ceremony in the school hall during the morning assembly on 30 September, 2022. All teachers and students participated in the solemn ceremony. Two F.6 students shared with us facts and knowledge about our National Flag, National Emblem and National Anthem. Our principal, Mr. Law shared the great achievement of China on environmental protection in the recent years. Students’ sense of national identity and sense of belonging to our country was further strengthened.
媒體及資訊素養講座
香港報業評議會(簡稱報評會)工作團隊於九月底前來本校進行講座，報評會總幹事陳小冰女士為同學講解「如何分析和評價新聞」。陳女士以深入淺出的手法，引導同學認識甚麼是新聞及如何分析新聞，讓同學對傳媒工作有更深入的了解。當日同學反應熱烈，並踴躍回應講者的提問及分享個人看法。
Education Talk on Crime Prevention
On 19th September 2022, two officers from the Correctional Services Department (CSD) delivered a talk for the whole school on crime prevention. They introduced the role and duties of the CSD and shared some typical juvenile crimes, such as bullying, cyber bullying and drug trafficking. The students watched a short film related to the theme followed by a Q& A session based on the film. It was an interactive session between the students and the officers. The talk raised students’ awareness of various types of crimes and the consequences one would have to bear for their own actions. It was a thought-provoking session and gave students a deeper understanding of juvenile crimes.
S6 Catholic Students’ Retreat
Our busy schedule may sometimes take away the peace in our hearts and distance us from God. To help our S6 Catholic students to open their hearts to be loved and strengthened by God, the Canossian Mission organized a retreat for all Canossian S6 Catholic students on September 17. Sr. Veronica Fok and Sr. Agnes Law’s sharing enlightened us about the life and deeds of our Foundress in an endeavour to follow her footsteps in making Jesus known and loved. We are reminded to be grateful to God and to be always ready to reach out to others who are in need of help. “Your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
School Official Opening Mass
On a sunny morning of September 16, all students and teachers celebrated the official opening mass and the Feast Day of Pope St. Cornelius and St. Cyprian. Mass celebrant Rev. Aloysius Mak reminded us that God loves us so much that He sent His only Son to sacrifice for us. The whole school joined together to give thanks to God for His love and blessings and enable us to put our talents to good use as we abide to our school motto “Live by the Truth in Love”. In facing the challenges ahead, let us, “Be joyful always, pray at all times, be thankful in all circumstances.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
House Election
The election of the executive members was successfully held on September 16. The outgoing house captains of each house reported on the activities held in the last academic year. After a few weeks of preparation, the new committee members of each house introduced themselves to the whole school. Creative video clips showing support from students and teachers were shown by them. It was truly an exhilarating experience for all of them and the hall was filled with excitement with students and teachers cheering for their respective houses. May God grant the student leaders wisdom to serve as role models for our fellow Franciscans.
Congratulations!
SA Election
The election of the executive committee of the Student Association was successfully held on 8 September 2022. After months of preparation, the proposed cabinet, Urania, showcased their fruitful achievements on the stage. Having gone through a Q&A session prepared by the current SA exco and two challenging game sessions where they had to finish the predesigned tasks within a limited time, the potential executive committee displayed a strong team spirit, confidence and dedication to serve the fellow Franciscans. According to the constitution, Urania, being the only cabinet running for the election this academic year, automatically becomes the executive committee of the Student Association of the academic year 2022-23.
Congratulations to Urania!
Form 1 Orientation and Parents’ Day
The programme began with our Principal, Mr. Law’s speech to welcome the Form One girls and parents to the big family of St. Francis’ Canossian College. This was followed by the sharing by teachers of various functional teams giving useful information that will surely help our newcomers thrive and succeed in St. Francis’. Thereafter, students and parents got the opportunity to meet their respective Form Teachers in the classrooms. A thirty-minute session with the teachers marked the beginning of building a good rapport between Form Teachers, students and parents.
We wish our Form One students a fruitful and enjoyable school life in St. Francis’!
School Reopening
Mr Law welcomed the students and the new Form One girls. He reminded the girls of the importance of being attentive and energetic for the new school year. Goal setting and timetabling were mentioned as important requisites for a successful school year. Representatives from the Discipline team briefed the students on regulations and introduced the school uniform requirements. Students were also reminded of the MOI policy of the school and the importance of collaboratively establishing an English-rich environment both inside and outside school.
The assembly ended with the school song and giving thanks to the Lord for a fruitful school year ahead.
Summer Bridging Programme (August 26 & 27, 2022)
Our two-day Summer Bridging programme has been a great success despite the disruption of typhoon.
Extended Learning Week (August 1 to 5, 2022)
The Extended Learning Week was successfully held in early August. Various activities were organised in different levels to broaden exposure and consolidate learning. These include workshops on careers guidance, counselling, and sex and health education. The outdoor adventures such as horse riding and sports training were equally well-received.
The radiant smiles, team spirit and friendship gained are testimony to the success of the extended learning week.
Leadership Training Camp
After a series of engaging warm-up activities, students were ready for outdoor adventures that aim at boosting team spirit and enhancing leadership skills. The end of this fruitful half-day programme marked the beginning of their way to becoming competent leaders.
Through engaging in meaningful and challenging tasks, we were enlightened. I am amazed by the power of perseverance and teamwork, and how fun can be derived from overcoming obstacles and solving problems together.
“Many hands make light work.” As companions, we achieve more.
Yuri Po 4B & Angela Lai 4D
Graduation Ceremony
Dr. Crystal Fok shared with our graduates her experience in how she adapted to the new environment after graduating high school, and then in the workforce, and that our graduates should always keep adapting, and keep learning new things in order to achieve their life goals and be a well functioning member of society.
On behalf of all the graduates, our Head Prefect, Kelly Tam, delivered her heartfelt speech expressing their gratitude for the school and parents, who have nurtured them into confident young ladies ready to take up new challenges and contribute to society with their God-given talents. Indeed, graduation is not an end, but the start of a new chapter for our passionate youngsters.
Parents and Students may access the "Photo Album" to revisit the fond memories of the day.
Event Highlights
「JA網上香港青年創意實驗概念店」計劃
《小嘴巴‧大世界 – 主持人培訓計畫》
Christmas Celebration
The Christmas Celebration was successfully held on 21st December, 2021. This has been a day that Franciscans look forward to every year. The whole school gathered in the hall and enjoyed the Christmas vibes together with all teachers and schoolmates. A brand new event, the Christmas showcase, was organised this year, allowing students to unleash their hidden talents through performing with teachers on stage! An array of performances including dancing, singing and drama were staged. Festivity filled the hall as everyone cheered and applauded for the magnificent performances. We were amazed not only by the hidden talents of the performers, but the close bonding they had established. The lucky draw and the fascinating games prepared by the Student Association added lustre to the day. May these precious moments shared among Franciscans be our drive to work hard, live well and go far!
National Constitution Day
English Fun Day
Leadership training camp for club exco members
The training camp kicked off with Student Association leading participants to have some warm-up games. Then, the mentors introduced some exciting games to consolidate exco members’ leadership skills such as collaboratively managing several difficult movements, catching neighbour’s ball in a circle, etc. We were fully engaged in team building games and giving our best efforts in order to win. Yet, we earned not only points, but trust among team members. What a fruitful day!
School Major Concerns Information Day and Installation Ceremony
Leadership workshop for team leaders
This workshop aims at strengthening team leaders’ public speaking skills. We are glad to have Mr VivekMahbubani as our guest speaker. He illustrated ways to speak with a sense of humour and boosted our confidence through various activities such as observation and role plays. Near the end of the workshop, participants paired up to have a “sell-my-friend” exercise. Students were asked to present their partner’s interests and one hidden fact in a funny way. We have not just had lots of fun, but also become funnier speakers. His comedy tips has worked magic!
National Flag Hoisting Ceremony
To celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, the Flag Raising Ceremony was held on September 30, 2021. All teachers and students participated in the solemn ceremony. We gave our heartfelt gratitude to our fellowmen for the contribution and sacrifice they made in building up a strong China. Members of the Red Cross Association and Civic Leaders of senior forms served in the program with pride.
SA Election
The election of the executive committee of the Student Association was successfully held on September 8. After months of preparation, the two cabinets - Soteria and Nova challenged each other on the stage. Both cabinets had to solve different tasks and answer questions prepared by the outgoing SA exco. The 16 potential executive committee members demonstrated strong team spirit, confidence and dedication. After a very close match and voting by students, Soteria emerged as the winner and becomes the executive committee of the Student Association of the academic year 2021-2022. Congratulations!
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