Sacred Heart Canossian College

1. Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification of the gifted and talented in SHCC 9th July, 2008.

2. Sacred Heart Canossian College Presentation Outline • School Background • Development of Gifted Education in SHCC • Our Strengths & Weaknesses • Identification of gifted students 2

3. Sacred Heart Canossian College School Background • Sacred Heart Canossian College was founded in 1860. • We aim at providing an all-round education of Christian virtues and the formation of heart to empower our youngsters to be women of integrity and versatility. 3

4. Sacred Heart Canossian College School Background • Girl, EMI, Band One School • - Over 1400 local students with an age range of 12 to 19. • Girl, EMI, Band One School • Over 1400 local students with an age range of 12 to 19. 4

5. Sacred Heart Canossian College School Background • 38 classes • F.1 – F.3: 6 classes each • F.4 – F.5: 6 classes each – 3 Arts stream; 3 Science stream • F.6 – F.7: 4 classes each – 2 Arts stream; 2 Science stream 100% F.5 and F.7 graduates further their studies in different institutions 5

6. Sacred Heart Canossian College Our Strengths & Weaknesses Our Strengths • Good portion of bright students 6

7. Sacred Heart Canossian College Our Strengths & Weaknesses 7

8. Sacred Heart Canossian College Our Strengths & Weaknesses Our Strengths • Good portion of bright students • Vision of our school leaders • Supportive staff, parents & alumnae • Strong Networking • Adequate resources to support practice 8

9. Sacred Heart Canossian College Our Strengths & Weaknesses Our Weaknesses • Lack of trained staff • Value rejection 9

10. Sacred Heart Canossian College Development of Gifted Education • School Policy for Gifted Education in SHCC • Ambassadors of Learning (AoL) Team • School Policy for Gifted Education in SHCC • (Revised) 10

11. Sacred Heart Canossian College System Building Evaluation

12. Sacred Heart Canossian College Development of Gifted Education Levels of Operation Level I: Whole School Approach Level II: Pull-out Programme Ambassadors of Learning Level III: Outsourcing support from EDB and tertiary institutions 11

13. Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification Sept. Multiple Intelligences InventoryOct. Student Activities Record Parent Nomination Form Feb. Student Talent Profile Interview of S2 Ss to select AoLs 12

14. Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification Level One – Whole School Student Talent Profile 13

15. Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification (Level 1) Student Talent Profile Multiple Intelligences Inventory Student Activities Record Academic Results Parents Nomination Form 14

16. Sacred Heart Canossian College Multiple Intelligence Inventory • Verbal / Linguistic 語言智能 • Logical / Mathematical 邏輯數學智能 • Visual / Spatial 視覺智能 • Bodily / Kinaesthetic 體力智能 • Musical / Rhythmic 音樂智能 • Interpersonal 人際關係智能 • Intrapersonal 內我智能 • Naturalist 自然智能

17. Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification (Level 1) Parent Nomination Form 15

18. Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification Level Two – Pull out Program • Ambassadors of Learning • Teacher & Peer Nomination 16

19. Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification (Level 2) Ambassadors of Learning (AoL) • Academic Achievers • (top 10% in the form) • Special Talent • Positive and Fast Thinkers 17

20. Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification (Level 2) Selection of AoL • Teacher Nomination • Peer Nomination • Interview 18

21. Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification (Level 2) Training of AoLs Learning Beyond the Classroom • Learning Skills Camp • Visits & Talks • Playing Hosts to Visitors • Video Conferencing • Global Youth Conference • Cultural Exchange Programme • Service Programme • Publications • Company Programme • Enneagram Worshop • Buddy Programme 19

22. Learning Skills Camp • Workshop • Reading • Adventure Based Learning 20

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24. Visits & Talks 22

25. Playing Hosts to Visitors A Surprise Learning Opportunity – 26 th November, 2007 23

26. Video Conferencing 24

27. Canossian Global Youth Conference Global Perspectives with Local Initiatives • Initiated by 2 F.6 AoLs who attended a Global Youth Leadership Conference at the United Nations in New York • Objective: Enhancing leadership quality of Canossian youth • Format: Simulation of the UN Global Summit, discussing • and working out resolution on global problems 25

28. Learning outcomes: • participants’ global awareness heightened • participants’ application of skills and knowledge enhanced 26

29. Cultural Exchange Programme Cultural trips to China and overseas implemented since 2000 In 2006-2007, tours include: Cultural enrichment (Chinese music) – Shanghai Cultural exchange and service for ethnic minorities – Guizhou Cultural enrichment (music) – Tokai/Kansai Region, Japan Dance & Drama in Drama Academy – Shanghai/Suzhou 27

30. Service Programme Trip to East Timor, 2005 • Target: 2 AoLs (F.4) • Explore the possibility of service trip to East Timor in 2006 • F.6 Extended Learning Week • Organize fund raising programme for service trip to East • Timor 28

31. Trip to Philippines, 2006 • Target: 2 AoLs (F.4) • Explore the possibility of service trip to the Philippines • in 2007 F.6 Extended Learning Week 29

32. Trip to Bosnia, 2007 • Target: 8 AoLs (F.5) • Explore the possibility of service trip to the Bosnia in • 2008 F.6 Extended Learning Week 30

33. Publications ‘For Teens By Teens’ Series A product of creativity, dedication and originality on the part of our Sacred Heartists. Challenging learning experience for participating gifted writers and artists (F.2-F.6) 31

34. Company Programme 32

35. Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification Level 3 – Exceptionally Gifted Students • Five Domains (top 2% of specific subject) • 2. Outsourcing support from EDB and other Tertiary Institutions 33

36. Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification (Level 3) Exceptionally Gifted Students Science, Maths, IT SHALL Humanities Leadership Languages Aesthetic 34

37. Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification (Level 3) Outsourcing Support • EDB Support Measures for the Exceptionally Gifted Students • Standford University, University of Warwick Education Program for Gifted Youth • The Congressional Youth Leadership Council, US Global Young Leaders Conference • The Chinese University of Hong Kong • The University of Science & Technology Gifted Program 35

38. Sacred Heart Canossian College Migration to NSS •  Setting Data Bank (I-portfolio) • Vertical Development of AoL • Development of Other Learning Experience (OLE) 36

39. Sacred Heart Canossian College Migration to NSS S1 – Identification S2 - Self-understanding Workshops & Visits S3 - Exploration & Taking Risks Workshops & Learning Camp, Student Tutors 37

40. Sacred Heart Canossian College Migration to NSS SS1-Creativity & Meeting Challenges CGYC, Odyssey of the Mind, JA Company Programme, Services (local), Cultural Enrichment Programmes, Student Tutors SS2 - Caring &Taking Initiatives CGYC, Student Council, Prefects Board, School Service Team, House System, Services (global), Cultural Enrichment Programmes, Student Tutors SS3- Gratitude & Renewing Commitment Mentorship Programme 38

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42. Sacred Heart Canossian College THANK YOU! Ms. Yoshie Lee Ms. Ivy Ma yoshie@shcc.edu.hk ivy@shcc.edu.hk