SENSE

(The following information is provided by the school.)

Background

The school is dedicated to achieve the core values of the Caritas Hong Kong and actualise the Catholic educational mission with a specific focus on those who are "the Last, the Least and the Lost". The school motto is "Be faithful, conscientious and modest,  Love God and one another", the school’s teaching staff commit themselves to foster students to be good citizens who are always grateful, joyful, loving and reverent to God. The campus was built upon the Chinese philosophy of “Square” and “Circle” which symbolise “discipline for virtues” and “harmony with one another” respectively. The aesthetic and orderly school environment as well as the warm residence are intended to inspire students to actively participate in all learning activities and gradually transform themselves emotionally and spiritually.

The school is a school for Social Development for S1 – S6 girls aged between 12 and 18.  It serves students with moderate to severe emotional and behavioural difficulties at ordinary schools. Residential placement in Caritas Mother Teresa Hall for some students is recommended and sponsored by the Social Welfare Department, aiming at providing a holistic and transformative education for the special educational needs of the students.

 

Highlights

Cross-Professional Collaboration

• School Social Worker, providing students and families with comprehensive support

• School-based Speech Therapist (Early Identification, Individual/Group Therapy, and Class Observation)

• Educational Psychologist (Assessment, Class Observation, and IEP)

• School teams collaboration

• Clinical Psychologist Service

• Collaboration with doctors in assisting students with mental health support needs

Strong Teacher-Student Relationship

• Create a caring community, build a “Lok-Yan People” culture

• Each class has a class teacher along with a peer teacher

• Peer Support: Student leaders take an active role in leading the juniors

Rewards and Punishments Are Educational Opportunities

• Combining discipline and consultation: taking judgment, temperament, and reasoning into account - guiding students to discover their problems, overcoming difficulties together, and thinking ways to solve

• Monthly - Progress Award Scheme

• Infinity ‘FUN’ Scheme

Talent Development Opportunities

• Academic / Conduct Award

• Specialty of professional skills (receive recognised certificates, become a certified coach)

• Study abroad to broaden the horizons

• Leadership training program

• The Hong Kong Award For Young People (AYP)

• Jockey Club “Arts & Actions” Project - Caritas Mother Teresa School “Arts for Empowerment”

• Job Tasting Program

• Lion Clubs Sister School Scheme

• Jockey Club “Peace and Awareness” Mindfulness Culture in Schools Initiative

Individual Progress Review

• Caritas Mother Teresa Hall and School - provide students and families with comprehensive support

• The case social workers provide student-centered service, assess students' needs, hold regular case meetings, and adjust the development plan to assist students' growth

• Regular case reviews and home-visits