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Dear Canossian Alumni,
The school's vision of 'developing a passionate learning community renowned for its spirit of innovation and excellence within a culture of compassion' has guided school leaders and staff in developing key themes since 2003. The themes - Renewal of the Heart, Rebirth of the Arts and Curriculum Renaissance have provided the focus for key programmes to be planned and implemented for pupil development.
The committed efforts of the Canossian Family of teachers, support staff, religious educators, parents and alumni in providing holistic God-centered education to our children have been rewarded over the past two years with the following MOE awards.
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- The School Distinction Award (2008 - 2011)
- Awarded to SACSS for well-defined processes that lead to a high level of sustained achievement in academic, co-curricular and teaching and learning areas.
- Best Practice Award (Teaching & Learning) 2007
- Awarded to SACSS for well-defined teaching and learning processes that result in high levels of sustained holistic achievement
- Sustained Achievement Award (Aesthetics)
- Sustained Achievement Award (Academic Value-added/Express)
- TAF Award Silver
- DA (Character Development 2006-2008)
- AA 2008 (Academic Value Added) GOLD
- AA 2008 (Academic Value-added) (Normal) BRONZE
The school strives to help each child discover how good they can be, how much potential they have been endowed with and how much they can care for others. To this end, we provide a "CURRICULUM FOR ALL" programme that includes
- Curriculum with Problem-based learning & Inquiring Mind approaches
- Differentiated learning such as Sec 1.8 and 2.8, 1.7 & 2.7
- English Language programme for Hearing-Impaired pupils
- Smaller teacher-pupil ratio for Sec 4s and 5s through banding
- Bridging programme for all Sec 3 E/NA/NT & 4NA
- Brain Gym programme to help students master whole brain learning
- Overseas learning journeys to Malaysia, China, Vietnam, Laos, Korea
The school also has Talent Management Programmes to stretch identified students to be better than they think they are.
English Department
- Creative Arts Programme
- Journalism/Broadcasting
- 'O' Level Drama Elective
Science Department
- Alternative Energy Programme in collaboration with NIE and Solaris Power Pte. Ltd.
Life Arts Department (Home Economics, Art & Design & Technology)
- Hospitality Attachment at Temasek Polytecnic
- Hospitality Attachment at Downlands Catholic College, Brisbane
Mother Tongue
- Confucius Institute, Singapore - To learn Chinese language and Contemporary China History
Mathematics Department
- Mathematics Olympiad Competition
- Collaboration with NIE CRPP (Centre for Research in Pedagogy & Practice) on ICT and Formative Assessment
We also look after the HEART of the Canossian child with the following programmes:
- Camp CORRI
- Curriculum Values Education
- One-to-one Teacher-Pupil conferencing
- Open Door and Me-to-You cyber counselling
- Special Needs Support
- After-school "Brain Gym" programme
- Responsible Thinking Programme
The school's niche area is in the performing arts and to this end we are proud to say that the girls will be young ladies of poise and grace, with the skill to lead with confidence and compassion. The MOE Sustained Achievement (Aesthetics) is testament to the level of achievement our girls have reached. Over three consecutive SYF (2003, 2005, 2007) the school has attained Gold with Honours (Guitar, Indian Dance), Gold (Modern dance, Drama) and Silver (Chinese Orchestra, Choir, Angklung) awards for our various performing arts groups.
As the school moves into a new chapter of its history with the impending PRIME, the journey of excellence in teaching and learning will continue as we strive to develop women of integrity and compassion with the competence to serve the nation and the world.
Via Veritas Vita
Canossa Convent Primary School
Saint Anthony's Canossian Primary School
Prize Giving Ceremony & Annual Thanksgiving Celebrations, 14 November 2008
Alumni Guests in attendance
SACPS: Dr Sylvia Goh, Sr Janet Wang
CCPS: Belinda Huang, Amy Tan, Sharon Yu
On 14th November 2008, members of the Canossian Alumni Exco were invited to our two sister schools to witness the achievements of our pupils as well as to give thanks to God for the blessings that He has showered upon them. The Guest-of- Honour at SACPS was Sr Elizabeth Tham, Supervisor to Canossian Schools and the Guest of Honour at CCPS was Dr Fatimah Lateef, MP of Marine Parade GRC.
Memories of our school days started flooding back as we were greeted by the warm and familiar smiles of our teachers and Canossian Sisters. While singing the Canossian School Song, we were once more reminded of "at work, at play, life's lessons we learnt". It was a moment of pride as we witness the younger generation of Canossians celebrating their achievements through performances and receiving of awards. The Canossian Alumni Association also contributes to the development of our pupils vis-a-vis the Alumni Student Development Fund of which the 3 Canossian schools each receives $800 a year for disbursement to deserving students. There was also a para-liturgy that illustrates our Canossian Values envisioned by our Foundress, Saint Magdalene of Canossa. We see the dedication of our teachers and Canossian Sisters in grooming them to be academically inclined and aesthetically appreciative. Their display of talents and potential remind us of the ethos of our Canossian Education: Education is the Moulding of the Hearts.
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