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大埔官立小學
Tai Po Government Primary School
Tai Po   POA : 84 
Address: 8 Tai Wo Road, Tai Po, N.T.
Phone:   26584062    Email:   tpgps@edb.gov.hk
Fax:   26507109    Website:   http://www.tpgps.edu.hk
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School Information School Information
Supervisor/ Chairman of Management Committee : Mr. Hui Chi Fung
School Head : Ms. Lai Pui Shan
Incorporated Management Committee been established? : Not Applicable
Percentage of School Supervisor and Managers / Chairperson and Members of School Management Committee (SMC) of Government Schools Fulfilling the Training Targets : 100%
School Type : Gov't
Whole Day
Student Gender : Co-ed
Sponsoring Body : Government
Religion : Not Applicable
Year of Commencement of Operation : 1946
School Motto : please refer to the
Chinese school motto
Area Occupied by the School : About 5046 Sq. M
Through-train Secondary School : -
Feeder Secondary School : -
Nominated Secondary School : NT Heung Yee Kuk Tai Po District Secondary School,
Fanling Government Secondary School
Medium of Instruction : Chinese
School Bus Service : Nanny van
Parent-Teacher Association : Yes
Past Students' Association/Alumni Association : Yes
4Rs Mental Health Charter : Yes
Whole School Health Programme : Action School
2026/2027 Annual School Charges 2026/2027 Annual School Charges
School Fee : -
Tong Fai :

-

PTA Fee : $40
Approved Charges for non-standard items : $200
Other Charges : -
School Facilities School Facilities
Number of Classroom(s) : 30
Number of School Hall(s) : 1
Number of Playground(s) : 2
Number of Library(ies) : 1
Special Rooms : 2 Computer Rooms; 2 Music Rooms; 1 Visual Arts Room; 1 English Activity Room; 1 Flight Simulation Room; 1 Students Activity Centre; 1 STEAM Room; 1 Science Room;1Reading Room;1Mindful Movement Room; 1 Parent-Teacher Association Room.
Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs : Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
Others : 2 Covered Playgrounds, LED Wall, all-in-one interactive touch panels.
Teaching Staff Information (Including School Head) in the 2025/2026 school year Teaching Staff Information (Including School Head) in the 2025/2026 school year
Number of teaching posts in the approved establishment : 24
Total number of teachers in the school : 25
Qualifications and professional training (%)
Had Received Teacher Training : 100%
Bachelor Degree : 100%
Master/ Doctorate Degree or above : 32%
Special Education Training : 87%
Years of Experience (%)
0 - 4 years : 0%
5 - 9 years : 12%
10 years or above : 88%
Class Structure Class Structure
2025/26 school year
P1 Number of classes : 1
P2 Number of classes : 1
P3 Number of classes : 2
P4 Number of classes : 2
P5 Number of classes : 2
P6 Number of classes : 3
Total : 11
2026/27 school year (Based on the number of classes approved by EDB in 2026)
P1 Number of classes : 1
P2 Number of classes : 1
P3 Number of classes : 1
P4 Number of classes : 2
P5 Number of classes : 2
P6 Number of classes : 2
Total : 9
Mode of teaching at different levels
We adopt a student-centred teaching approach, co-teach in some classes and implement cooperative learning and self-directed learning. Small class teaching groups are designed and offered to cater for learners diversity.
Remarks
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Performance Assessment Performance Assessment
Applicable to P1 only
Number of test(s) per year : 0
Number of exam(s) per year : 1
Replace tests and examinations with diversified assessments in the first term of P1 : Yes
Applicable to P2 to P6 only
Number of test(s) per year : 1
Number of exam(s) per year : 2
Applicable to P1 to P6
Formulate appropriate school-based assessment and assignment policies, inform parents of related arrangements, and collect views from teachers, students and parents regularly (at least once per school year) for ongoing review and optimisation of the school assessment and assignment policies : Yes
Upload the school-based assessment policy onto the school webpage for information of the public and stakeholders : Yes
Upload the school-based assignment policy onto the school webpage for information of the public and stakeholders : Yes
Diversified Assessment for Learning : A variety of assessment tools are adopted to obtain a more comprehensive picture regarding student abilities, learning progress and achievements.
Avoid arranging tests or examinations immediately after long holidays in order to let students take more rest during the holidays : Yes
Arrange the timetable flexibly according to the school context, with a tutorial session provided in the afternoon as far as possible for students to finish some of their homework under teachers’ guidance : Yes
Streaming arrangement : Mixed ability classes from P.1 to P.6.
School Life School Life
Number of school days per week : 5
Number of periods per day : 10
Duration of each normal period : 30
School starts at : 8:15 AM
School ends at : 3:15 PM
Lunch break : 12:45 - 1:45
Lunch arrangement : Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
Healthy school life : Our school promotes a healthy policy. We run a food monitoring program and participate in healthy eating promotion projects such as EatSmart School Accreditation Scheme. We also participate in sportACT Award Scheme to encourage pupils to do morning exercise regularly.
Remarks : Extra-curricular activities every Friday; interest groups, individual counselling scheme, learning support programmes, care service scheme and school team training after school. The school organizes study tours to broaden students' horizons and enrich their learning experiences.
Life-wide Learning Life-wide Learning
Our school offers a great variety of extra-curricular activities to maximize students' potential. They can join classes including Fun with Maths Class, Cambridge Young Learners English Test Preparatory Course and STEAM Course to develop their academic abilities. To enhance their skills in sports, they can join Basketball, Running, Badminton, Hip-Hop dance and Dragon and Lion Dances in teams. To foster arts, students can join classes including Chinese Ink Painting, Chinese Orchestra and Chinese Dance Class. In addition, they can also join service groups such as Scouts, Flag-guards, JPC, CYC and Environmental Ambassador.
School Mission School Mission
Our school mission is to provide students with an all-round education enhancing moral, cognitive, physical, social and aesthetic growth. We are committed to nurturing students to learn with initiative and joy, instilling in them the values to be positive and responsible citizens. In partnership with parents, we strive to work for the best future for our students.
School Characteristics School Characteristics
School Management
School Management Organisation : The School Management Committee is comprised of the chairperson (PAS) from EDB, the Principal, 2 teacher representatives, 2 parent representatives,
2 community members and one alumni representative.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee/ Management Committee : Our School Management Committee was set up in 1999. The School Management Committee is comprised of the chairperson (PAS) from EDB, the Principal, 2 teacher representatives, 2 parent representatives, 2 community members and one alumni representative.
School Green Policy : Provide a green campus to nurture the love for the environment.
School's Major Concerns : 1. Promoting student self-directed learning and broadening opportunities for diverse learning experiences.
2. Cultivating positive values and strengthening students’ physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Learning and Teaching Plan
Learning & Teaching Strategies : We enhance effectiveness by integrating e-learning, self-directed learning, and co-operative learning strategies. We leverage AI-assisted teaching and coding education to cultivate students’ computational thinking. Our STEAM curriculum strengthens problem-solving and inquiry skills. Through integrated reading activities and e-resources, we broaden students' horizons and nurture a lifelong love for learning.
Development of Major Renewed Emphases of the Primary Education Curriculum : The major renewed emphases include: strengthening values education (including life education, life planning, national identity and national security education); reinforcing STEAM education, and nurturing students’ media and information literacy; strengthening cross-curricular learning and reading across the curriculum for developing lifelong learning capabilities; making good use of learning time and creating space to promote a balanced physical and mental development; enriching life-wide learning experiences and promoting whole-person development.
Development of Generic Skills : By adopting co-operative learning methodology in daily classroom teaching, students fully participate in activities to develop their generic skills.
Cultivation of Proper Values, Attitudes and Behaviours : Our school prioritizes holistic development. Through morning assemblies, seminars, optimized classroom management, and school-based incentive schemes, we nurture a strong sense of responsibility and unity among students. We are dedicated to instilling positive values, such as law-abidingness and respect for others, while actively promoting filial piety to guide students in practicing gratitude towards their families and embracing a positive outlook on life.
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity : Implement enrichment programs and organize various academic, sports and arts-related activities to cater for the learner diversity and motivate students' learning. Strategic plans are designed to cater for individual learning needs to enhance students learning in Chinese, English and Mathematics. Various school resources are pooled together to provide extra support service and hiring of teaching assistants.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education : We have student support team to cater for the diverse learning needs of students through the 3-Tier Intervention Model. The student support team provides early identification, homework and assessment adaptations to students with special educational needs (SEN).
Specific measures in supporting students with SEN, e.g. remedial learning groups, training on social skills, enhanced school-based speech therapy service and individual education plan for students with severe learning difficulties.
Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking(NCS) Students : Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. Our school organizes a variety of activities for NCS students to explore and understand Hong Kong’s history and culture to deepen their understanding of Hong Kong. This year’s highlight is the 'Cantonese Opera Experience'.
Curriculum Tailoring and Adaptation : We provide suitable adjustment on homework and arrangement of examination for the students with special educational needs based on the advice of professionals.
Home-school Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation : Organize Home-School activities, parental educational talks and parental voluntary services to strengthen home-school co-operation.
School Ethos : 1. Through organizing whole-school activities, students are nurtured with a "positive and caring" school culture. Their sense of belonging to school and optimal thinking are enhanced.
2. Through the "Understanding Adolescence Programme", we are helping the upper primary students to develop their resilience in coping with the challenges they face as they grow up.
3. We promote healthy development of students by providing diversified learning opportunities through activities inside and outside the classroom setting.
Future Development
School Development Plan : To enhance teaching effectiveness in order to develop students to become self-directed learners. To enhance learning effectiveness through self-directed learning and develop STEM education to strengthen students' inquiry skills. The implementation of values education to foster students' positive values and attitudes in their life.
Teacher Professional Training & Development : Teachers are encouraged to join professional training courses. Collaborative lesson preparation and peer lesson observation are also promoted among teachers.
Others : Multi-media facilities, such as all-in-one interactive touch panels are provided in classrooms to enhance teaching effectiveness. Using a blended learning approach known as the "flipped classroom" model, students are encouraged to watch short videos before class and answer questions or complete assignments. This enables students to come to class prepared and ready to learn. Flexible School Time-Table Arrangement, aiming to extend and enrich students' learning experiences, make active use of class time, and create space for comprehensive learning and STEAM learning activities. Emphasizing the development of STEAM education, a three-tiered framework is implemented, along with the establishment of school-based flight simulation courses and virtual reality (VR) courses. These initiatives aim to enhance students' abilities in scientific exploration.
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Last revision date:11 September 2026

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