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

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

Sacred Heart Canossian College School Background 3  Sacred Heart Canossian College was founded in  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.

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. Sacred Heart Canossian College School Background 4

 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 Sacred Heart Canossian College School Background 5

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

Sacred Heart Canossian College Our Strengths & Weaknesses 7

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

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

Sacred Heart Canossian College Development of Gifted Education 2003 School Policy for Gifted Education in SHCC Ambassadors of Learning (AoL) Team 2007 School Policy for Gifted Education in SHCC (Revised) 10

Sacred Heart Canossian College System Building Gifted Education Identification MI – Student Talent Profile Standard Tests Nomination Teacher Parents Self Peer Implementation Annual Programmes Vertical Dev of Gifted Ss Evaluation

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

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

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

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

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

Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification (Level 1) ParentNominationForm 15

Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification Level Two – Pull out Program 16 1.Ambassadors of Learning 2.Teacher & Peer Nomination

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

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

Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification (Level 2) Training of AoLs Learning Beyond the Classroom 19  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

Learning Skills Camp Workshop Reading Adventure Based Learning 20

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Visits & Talks 22

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

Video Conferencing 24

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 Canossian Global Youth Conference 25

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

Cultural trips to China and overseas implemented since 2000 In , 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 Cultural Exchange Programme 27

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 Service Programme Trip to East Timor,

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

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

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) Publications ‘For Teens By Teens’ Series 31

Company Programme 32

Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification Level 3 – Exceptionally Gifted Students 33 1.Five Domains (top 2% of specific subject) 2. Outsourcing support from EDB and other Tertiary Institutions

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

Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification (Level 3) 35 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

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

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

Sacred Heart Canossian College 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 Migration to NSS 38

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Sacred Heart Canossian College THANK YOU! Ms. Yoshie Lee Ms. Ivy Ma