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School Information |
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Supervisor / Chairman of School Management Committee : |
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Mr. Dr Chan Kwok Chiu, MH
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Mr. Mr Lam Kwong Fai (B.A., Cert. Ed., M.Ed.) |
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Hong Kong Taoist Association |
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Has the Incorporated Management Committee been established
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Yes |
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Year of Commencement of Operation : |
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1988 |
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(Please refer to Chinese version) |
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Parent-Teacher Association : |
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Yes |
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Student Union / Association : |
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Yes |
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Past Students’ Association / School Alumni Association : |
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Yes |
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Secondary One Admission : |
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Our school will participate in SSPA 2009/2010 (applicable for admission to S1 in September 2010)
In 2009, 222 Primary 6 students applied for the 57 discretionary places of the school. In 2010-2011, there are 5 Secondary One classes with a total of 170 places, of which, a maximum of 41 places are reserved for the students of the through-train school, not less than 129 places are open to students from other schools. Among these 129 places, 54 places are reserved as discretionary places. The remaining 75 places are to be distributed by the Central Allocation System.
Admission criteria: academic performance(50%), conduct(25%), extra-curricular activities, services and awards(25%).
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1. To prepare Form 1 students for their new school life, a 2-week Summer Bridging Course is held every year, covering life education topics and major academic subjects (i.e. English, Mathematics, and Computer Literacy).
2. Talks for Form 1 students' parents is held in July and August, briefing them on the school policies and the ways to assist their children in adapting to secondary school life. |
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Direct public transportation to School : |
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Bus: K17, 71K, 71S, 73X, 75X and 271.
Mini-bus: 502 and 26. |
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Chargeable Fees(2009/10 s.y.) |
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S1 |
S2 |
S3 |
| School Fee($): |
waive |
waive |
waive |
| Tong Fai($): |
0 |
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0 |
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S4 |
S5 |
S6 |
S7 |
| School Fee($): |
waive |
waive |
waive |
waive |
| Tong Fai($): |
290 |
290 |
290 |
290 |
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Students' Association Membership Fee($): |
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30 |
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Charges for Specific Purposes($): |
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School Facilities Fee: $300 |
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School Facilities |
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1. The school now has 3 computer rooms, 1 technological exploratory laboratory, 1 lecture hall and 1 student activities centre ; 2. The school now has about 250 computers. All classrooms are equipped with visualizer, LCD projector and desktop computers which are connected to Internet; 3. All rooms are air-conditioned. |
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Information of Teaching Staff (including School Head) |
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| No. of teaching staff in approved establishment : |
58 |
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| No. of teaching staff not included in approved establishment : |
6 |
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| Qualifications |
Percentage of all teaching staff (%) |
| Certificate Master/Mistress : |
4 |
| Bachelor Degree : |
52 |
| Master Degree : |
42 |
| Doctorate Degree : |
2 |
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| Working Experiences |
Percentage of all teaching staff(%) |
| 0 - 4 years : |
16 |
| 5 - 9 years : |
6 |
| 10 years or above : |
78 |
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| Supplementary Information |
No. of teaching staff |
| Native-speaking English Teacher(NET) : |
1 |
| Teachers with training on special educational needs (SEN) : |
6 |
| Teachers with teacher training qualification : |
63 |
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Subjects offered |
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| Subjects offered in 2009/10 s. y. |
| S.1 – S.3 |
| Chinese as the medium of instruction : |
Chinese language, Putonghua, mathematics, integrated science, integrated humanities, Chinese history, history, geography, E.P.A, computer literacy, "design & technology", home economics, visual arts, music, physical education, religious/ethical education, "business & accounting" |
| English as the medium of instruction : |
English language |
| Adopt different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum : |
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| S.4 New Senior Secondary (NSS) |
| Chinese as the medium of instruction : |
Chinese language, liberal studies, aesthetic development, physical education, religious/ethical education, Chinese history, Chinese literature, "tourism & hospitality studies", "health management & social care", history, visual arts, geography, economics |
| English as the medium of instruction : |
English language |
| Use either Chinese or English as the medium of instruction by class or by group : |
Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, "information & communication technology", "business, accounting & financial studies" |
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| S.5 |
| Chinese as the medium of instruction : |
Chinese language, Chinese Literature, Chinese history, history, geography, economics, visual arts, physical education, religious/ethical education |
| English as the medium of instruction : |
English language, principles of accounts, physics, chemistry, biology, additional mathematics |
| Use either Chinese or English as the medium of instruction by class or by group : |
Mathematics, "computer & information technology" |
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| S.6 – S.7 |
| Chinese as the medium of instruction : |
"Chinese language & culture", liberal studies, Chinese history, Chinese literature |
| English as the medium of instruction : |
Use of English, computer studies, computer applications, pure mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, economics, principles of accounts |
| Use either Chinese or English as the medium of instruction by class or by group : |
History, geography, "mathematics & statistics" |
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| Proposed Subjects in 2010/11 s. y. |
| S.1 |
| Chinese as the medium of instruction : |
Chinese language, Putonghua, Chinese history, religious/ethical education, visual arts |
| English as the medium of instruction : |
English language, commerce, home economics |
| Adopt different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum : |
Mathematics, integrated science, computer literacy, geography, E.P.A, "design & technology", music, physical education.
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| S.2 – S.3 |
| Chinese as the medium of instruction : |
Chinese language, Putonghua, mathematics, integrated science, integrated humanities, Chinese history, history, geography, E.P.A, computer literacy, "design & technology", home economics, visual arts, music, physical education, religious/ethical education, "business & accounting" |
| English as the medium of instruction : |
English language |
| Adopt different medium of instruction by class or by group : |
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| S.4 – S.5 New Senior Secondary (NSS) |
| Chinese as the medium of instruction : |
Chinese language, liberal studies, aesthetic development, physical education, religious/ethical education, Chinese history, Chinese literature, "tourism & hospitality studies", "health management & social care", history, visual arts, geography, economics |
| English as the medium of instruction : |
English language |
| Use either Chinese or English as the medium of instruction by class or by group : |
Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, "information & communication technology", "business, accounting & financial studies" |
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| S.6 – S.7 |
| Chinese as the medium of instruction : |
"Chinese language & culture", liberal studies, Chinese history, Chinese literature |
| English as the medium of instruction : |
Use of English, computer studies, computer applications, pure mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, economics, principles of accounts |
| Use either Chinese or English as the medium of instruction by class or by group : |
History, geography, "mathematics & statistics" |
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Extra-curricular/Co-curricular Activities
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Comprehensive and diversified activities are provided for students. There are over 60 activity clubs, in particular, clubs such as the Cross-country Team, Handball Team, the Fencing Team, the Tennis Club, the Squash Club, the Taekwondo Club, the Kickboxing Club, the Jazz Club, the Japanese Club, the Electronics Club, the Computer Game Programming Club, the Home Economics Club, the Gardening Club, the Pet Club, the Personal Finance Club, the Beauty Club, the Circus Club, the Magicians' Club and the Bridge Club are popular with our students. |
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School Characteristics |
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| (1)School Organization : |
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1. The management structure and policies are established in accordance with our educational goals. Rights and responsibilities of staff are clearly defined and well executed.
2. The school and all subject panels design their own development plans, goals, and assessment methods so as to enhance learning and teaching effectiveness and be recognized by the EDB. |
| (2)Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee : |
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We have set up an Incorporated Management Committee this academic year. With the participation of different school stakeholders involving sponsoring body representatives, principal, teacher, parent, alumni and community member, we can enable the betterment of school governance. |
| (3)School Green Policy : |
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The school was granted $399,000 from the Environmental Campaign Committee to implement the Green Roof Project. |
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| Learning and Teaching Plan |
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| (1)Whole-school Language Policy : |
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1. English is the MOI for the majority of subjects in the English section.
2. To provide more chances for students to use English, Commerce and Home Economics in the Chinese section are also conducted in English.
3. Students will be assigned to either the Chinese section or English section according to their Pre-Secondary English attainment test results and the students / parents’ preferences. Students in the Chinese section can apply to study in the English section when promoted to Secondary 2, 3 or 4.
4. Extended English learning activities will be incorporated into different subjects in the Chinese section to further enhance students’ English ability, and to equip them with the English needed for studying in the English section. |
| (2)Learning & Teaching Strategies : |
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1. Lessons are designed to be student-based and interactive; and assignments are diversified.
2. Emphasis has been placed on catering for learner differences; remedial and enhancement measures are taken in this regard.
3. The school was granted $2.8 million from the English Enhancement Scheme to implement various measures to improve our students' English.
4. A diversified NSS curriculum with 13 electives is provided to satisfy the various interests and needs of the students. Both Chinese and English classes are offered in some subjects. All elective subjects are grouped into 3 subject groups which consist of 7 different subjects each. A total of 280 combinations of subjects are available for students’ selection. |
| (3)school-based curriculum : |
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School-based curriculum is adopted for computer literacy, religious education and ethical education, and design and technology. |
| (4)Applied Learning & other learning experience etc
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At planning stage |
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1. There is a school-based Extensive Reading Scheme in which students need to read at least ten books under core reading with the assistance of the subject teachers. Class-based and subject-based reading programmes are encouraged, relating reading to subject knowledge. A personal Reading Portfolio is kept by each student, helping them to monitor their own reading progress. There are morning reading sessions every Tuesday and Thursday, which help establish a good global reading atmosphere.
2. Extensive IT facilities which address every area of the curriculum facilitates interactive learning.
3. Generic skills are cultivated through project learning in different subjects.
4. A comprehensive curriculum was designed for moral education and civic Education, including Taoism Education, ICAN project, Teenage Growth Project, PATHS, to address the needs of students. |
| (6)Teaching & Learning in Information Technology : |
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The school are the Authorized Academic Training Provider of Microsoft. |
| (7)Development of Generic Skills : |
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| (1)Whole School Approach to Catering for Students’ Diverse Learning Needs : |
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1. There are split groups in the core subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
2. Students are streamed according to their English standard or the average mark of all subjects.
3. There are enhancement and remedial schemes in the English, Chinese and Mathematics departments.
4. Teachers adjust the curriculum and the teaching methods according to students' needs.
5. Tutorial / remedial classes are provided to those students with weak foundation.
6. Various measures are implemented to cater for those students with special educational needs. |
| (2)Curriculum Tailoring and Adaptation for Learning and Assessment : |
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One examination is done in each of the two terms, accounting for 80% of the subject total, 20% being continuous assessment. Mid-term assessment is done in each of the two terms. Parents are notified their children's test results, performance in class and assignment through this means. |
| (3)Policy on Class Promotion/Detention : |
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Students need to meet the basic requirements in terms of conduct and average marks of all subjects for promotion. |
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| Home-school Co-operation and School Ethos |
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| (1)Home-School Co-operation : |
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Close communication with parents is maintained through newsletters, gatherings and joint activities with the Parent-Teacher Association. We aim at developing a close relationship with parents so as to elicit their co-operation and partnership in educating our students and supporting the school events. |
| (2)School Ethos : |
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1. Our students are well-mannered and they have been commended by the public for being friendly and amiable; neat and tidy.
2. An ICAN project is implemented to improve the mental qualities of students so that they are able to know themselves better, learning to master themselves and their lives.
3. A Life Skills training programme and a teenage growth project are carried out so as to foster students' holistic development.
4. An 'Academy for the elderly' was established for the implementation of the school-based Service Learning Project. It is hoped that our students can learn to care about their community, being willing to serve and be committed through participating in this project. |
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| School Development Plan : |
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1. To implement the new senior secondary curriculum;
2. To upgrade the students' standard of English;
3. To enhance students’ ability against adversities; helping them learn to love themselves.
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| Teacher Professional Training & Development : |
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1. The school was designated by EDB as a Professional Development School to lead the professional sharing in the area of the design and implementation of NSS Liberal Studies curriculum.
2. The school strives for excellence, implementing lesson study exercises to enhance the staff members' teaching effectiveness. |
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1. Both the passing rate and credit rate of English Language in HKAL 2009 are higher than the average of all schools in the territory. Eight subjects attained a passing rate of 100% in the examination.
2. The school (Boys' division) has been awarded as one of the best ten schools in Tai Po and North District for the past 3 years in the area of sports.
3. A number of scholarships are available, including Mr. & Mrs. W. K. Tong Scholarship (a total of $100,000), awarded to the best performers in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations; the Yuen Yuen Institute Scholarship (a total of $50,000), awarded to the high achievers among students and teachers. |
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