Secondary School Profiles 2024/2025
Secondary School Profiles 2024/2025
| Address: | Fu Shin Estate Tai Po | |||
| Phone: | 26616038 | Email: | enquiry@yy2.edu.hk | |
| Fax: | 26613337 | Website: | http://www.yy2.edu.hk | |
School Mission
Our vision is to provide within a nurturing and stimulating environment, a well-balanced Taoist education. In accordance with our motto Grasping Principles, Cultivating Virtues, we are dedicated to developing students into responsible, knowledgeable and compassionate citizens. Through the all-round moral, intellectual, physical, social, and aesthetic development, students are imbued with sound moral values and remarkable academic achievements in holistic education.
School Information | District | : | Tai Po |
| Other District(s) | : | North |
| Supervisor / Chairman of School Management Committee | : | Dr. Chan Kwok Chiu (BBS, MH, JP) |
| Principal (with Qualifications / Experiences) | : | Mr. Lam Kwong Fai, Lawrence (B.A., Cert. Ed., M.Ed.) |
| School Type | : | Aided |
| Student Gender | : | Co-ed |
| Area Occupied by the School | : | About 5011 Sq. M |
| Name of Sponsoring Body | : | Hong Kong Taoist Association |
| Incorporated Management Committee | : | Established |
| Percentage of School Supervisor and Managers / Chairperson and Members of School Management Committee (SMC) of Government Schools Fulfilling the Training Targets | : | 54% |
| Religion | : | Taoism |
| Year of Commencement of Operation | : | 1988 |
| School Motto | : | (Please refer to Chinese version) |
| Parent-Teacher Association | : | Yes |
| Student Union / Association | : | Yes |
| Past Students’ Association / School Alumni Association | : | Yes |
| 4Rs Mental Health Charter | : | Yes |
| Whole School Health Programme | : | Action School |
Chargeable Fees (2024/2025)
| School Fee ($) | Tong Fai ($) | ||
| S1 | - | - | |
| S2 | - | - | |
| S3 | - | - | |
| S4 | - | $340 | |
| S5 | - | $340 | |
| S6 | - | $340 | |
| Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) ($) | ： | $70 | |
| Student Union / Association Fee ($) | ： | $30 | |
| Approved Charges for Non-standard Items (Annual)($) | ： | School Facilities Fee: $400 | |
| Other Charges / Fees ($) | ： | - |
School Facilities | Number of Classroom(s) | : | 30 |
| School Facilities | : | 1. The school now has 30 air-conditioned classrooms. All classrooms are equipped with electronic blackboard, visualizer, LCD projector and desktop computers which are connected to Internet; 2. The school now has 3 computer rooms, 1 AI Innovation Centre, 1 English corner, 1 career planning room,1 counseling room,1 lecture hall and 1 student activities centre. |
| Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs | : | Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
Teaching Staff Information (Including School Head) in the 2024/2025 School Year | Number of Teaching Posts in the Approved Establishment | : | 58 |
| Total Number of Teachers in the School | : | 59 |
| Qualifications and Professional Training | : | Percentage of Teaching Staff (%) |
| Had Received Teacher Training | : | 100% |
| Bachelor Degree | : | 100% |
| Master / Doctorate Degree or above | : | 42% |
| Special Education Training | : | 50% |
| Years of Experience | : | Percentage of Teaching Staff (%) |
| 0-4 Years | : | 29% |
| 5-9 Years | : | 17% |
| 10 Years or above | : | 54% |
2024/2025 Class Structure | Number of Classes | ||
| S1 | : | 4 |
| S2 | : | 4 |
| S3 | : | 4 |
| S4 | : | 4 |
| S5 | : | 4 |
| S6 | : | 5 |
Subjects Offered | Subjects Offered in the 2024/2025 School Year | : | S.1 - S.3 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | Chinese Language, Putonghua, Chinese History, Religious/Ethical Education, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Chinese Literature (S.3), Civic, Economic & Society, Geography (S.1 & S.3), History (S.2 & S.3), Business & Accounting (S.3), Design & Technology, Home Economics, Music |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language |
| Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum | : | Mathematics, Science* (S.1 to S.3) (S.3 including Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Computer Literacy*, English Drama (S.1), Language Across the Curriculum (S.1) |
| Subjects Offered in the 2024/2025 School Year | : | S.4 - S.6 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | HKDSE Core Subjects: Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development; HKDSE Elective Subjects: Physical Education (DSE), Visual Arts, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, History, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Geography; Non-Public Exam Subjects: Physical Education Lessons, Aesthetic Development (S.5), Religious/Ethical Education (S.4). |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language |
| Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum | : | Mathematics (with Extended Part Module 2), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, "Information & Communication Technology", "Business, Accounting & Financial Studies", Economics. |
| Subjects to be Offered in the 2025/2026 School Year | : | S.1 - S.3 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | Chinese Language, Putonghua, Chinese History, Religious/Ethical Education, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Chinese Literature (S.3), Civic, Economic & Society, Geography (S.1 & S.3), History (S.2 & S.3), Business & Accounting (S.3), Design & Technology, Home Economics, Music |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language |
| Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum | : | Mathematics, Science* (S.1) (S.3 including Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Computer Literacy*, English Drama (S.1) |
| Subjects to be Offered in the 2025/2026 School Year | : | S.4 - S.6 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | HKDSE Core Subjects: Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development; HKDSE Elective Subjects: Physical Education (DSE), Visual Arts, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, History, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Geography; Non-Public Exam Subjects: Physical Education Lessons, Religious/Ethical Education (S.4), Aesthetic Development (S.5). |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language |
| Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum | : | Mathematics, Science* (S.1 to S.3) (S.3 including Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Computer Literacy*, English Drama (S.1), Language Across the Curriculum (S.1) |
*Subjects with Extended Learning Activities (ELA) in English
Secondary One Admission, Orientation Activities & Healthy School Life | Secondary One Admission | : | Our school will accept discretionary places. Our school will participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2025 ).Academic performance (40%), Conduct (15%), interview performance (15%), Extra-curricular activities, services and awards (20%), Performance in physical education and/or arts education (10%). |
| Orientation Activities and Healthy Life | : | To prepare Form 1 students for their new school life. F.1 Summer Bridging Course for Secondary One students is held every year. The content includes: education and healthy lifestyle, explanation of school facilities, rules and regulations, study methods etc. |
School Characteristics | School Management | ||
| (1)School's Major Concerns | : | 1. To raise students’ eagerness to learn and develop the habit of self-directed learning. 2. To reinforce teachers’ professional development and enhance teaching effectiveness. 3. To promote positive thinking, strengthen the sense of belonging and foster the importance of following rules. |
| (2) School Management Organisation | : | 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. |
| (3) Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee | : | 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. |
| (4) School Green Policy | : | The school is active in creating an environmentally-friendly campus through education, activities, and installation of facilities. |
| Learning and Teaching Plan | ||
| (1) Whole-school Language Policy | : | 1. To provide more chances for students to use English, Science, Mathematics and Computer Literacy are supplemented by Extended Learning Activities in English in some classes. 2. Students will be assigned to the classes according to their Pre-Secondary attainment test results and the students / parents’ preferences. 3. Students, based on their overall subjects’ grades, especially the English subject’s grade, may apply to study in the classes which mainly use English as the MOI when promoted to Secondary 3 or 4 |
| (2) Learning and Teaching Strategies | : | 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. A diversified NSS curriculum with 13 electives is provided to satisfy the various interests and needs of the students. In addition, a third language, Japanese is introduced as an option for students to choose from. Both Chinese and English classes are offered in some subjects. |
| (3) School-based Curriculum | : | 1. Electives: 3X. A total of 100 combinations of subjects are available for students’ selection. 2. Curriculum highlights: School-based curriculum is adopted for computer literacy, religious education and ethical education, and design and technology. |
| (4) Major Renewed Emphases in the School Curriculum | : | 1. The school offers HKDSE Physical Education and Visual Arts courses, as well as Japanese language and Applied Learning courses to meet the needs of different students. 2.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. 3. Extensive IT facilities which address every area of the curriculum facilitates interactive learning. 4. A comprehensive curriculum was designed for moral education and civic Education, including Taoism Education, Teenage Growth Project, to address the needs of students. |
| (5) Life Planning Education | : | 1. To raise students’ understanding of various study outlets, assisting them to plan for future study path on the basis of academic performance, interest and career target. 2. To enhance students’ self-understanding through individual and group counseling activities. 3. To increase students’ knowledge about the career world, facilitating them to plan for career development that suits their personalities and study plan. 4. To equip students with self-presentation skill. |
| Student Support | ||
| (1) Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity | : | 1. There are split groups in the core subjects. 2. There are enhancement and remedial schemes in the English, Chinese and Mathematics departments. 3. Teachers adjust the curriculum and the teaching methods according to students' needs. 4. Tutorial / remedial classes are provided to those students with weak foundation. 5. Various measures are implemented to cater for those students with special educational needs. |
| (2) Whole School Approach to Integrated Education | : | The school adopts the "Whole School Approach to Integrated Education" model to promote integrated education. We formulate a "School Based Integrated Education Policy", and establish a SEN Team (student support team)to provide support for students with special learning needs. The school uses the "Learning Support Grant" to provide support services for students. Through teachers training, staff meetings, case meetings, class observations, and individual interviews, the school assists teachers to identify students with special learning needs and understand the characteristics and needs of the students so as to make appropriate coordination and support. |
| (4) Measures to Provide Adaptation for Learning and Assessment | : | 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. |
| Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos | ||
| (1) Home-School Co-operation | : | 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 | : | 1. Our students are well-mannered and they have been commended by the public for being friendly and amiable; neat and tidy. 2. A Life Skills training programme and a teenage growth project are carried out so as to foster students' holistic development. |
| Future Development | ||
| (1) School Development Plan | : | 1. To raise students’ eagerness to learn and develop the habit of self-directed learning. 2. To reinforce teachers’ professional development and enhance teaching effectiveness. 3. To promote positive thinking, strengthen the sense of belonging and foster the importance of following rules. |
| (2) Teacher Professional Training and Development | : | The school strives for excellence, implementing lesson study exercises to enhance the staff members' teaching effectiveness. Enrich professionalism through Teacher Professional Training & Development, Active participation in different external professional development projects. |
| Life-wide Learning (Including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be Provided through Key Learning Areas, Extra-curricular Activities, Co-curricular Activities, etc.) | : | Comprehensive and diversified activities are provided for students. There are about 40 activity clubs, in particular, clubs such as HK Air Cadet Corps, the Archery Club, the Handball Team, the Volleyball Team, the Chinese Orchestra, the Jazz Club, magic club, comic book, flameless cooking Club, marching Band and Chinese calligraphy Club are popular with our students. |
| Others | : | 1. Our school won three awards in New Century Mechanical Talent Challenge 2023 Artificial Intelligence 2. Our school won Merit Award in Green Flame Project Smart Energy Competition 3. Our school won the fourth place in "Walk with the rule of law - Knowing the Constitution and the Basic Law" Hong Kong Secondary School Competition 2023 organized by Hong Kong Shin Tak Foundation. 4. Our school won the second runner-up in Tai Po Football Club District Youth Football Promotion Program Youth Football Match 5. Our school won the second runner-up in 2023 Technology for the Future: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Summer Camp 6. 2023-24 Inter-school Table Tennis Competition Women’s Group A won the third place 7. Our school won the second runner-up & Merit Award in Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair 8. Our school won the third place in the boys' group of Tai Po and North District of the Hong Kong School Sports Federation of Hong Kong. It has been the first place among schools in Tai Po District in the past 10 years. 9. Inter-school men's basketball competition won senior group (division 1) championship 10. Inter-school men's volleyball competition won the first runner-up in the senior group (division 1) 11. Inter-school men's volleyball competition won the championship in the junior group (division 1) 12. Inter-school girl's volleyball competition won the first runner-up in the senior group (division 1) 13. Inter-school men's handball competition won the first runner-up in the senior group 14. The Modern Dance Club won the "Grade A Award" at the 60th School Dance Festival 15. The Jazz Dance Club won the Gold Medal and Choreography Award at the Tai Po Inter-School Dance Competition, and won the Highly Commended Award at the 60th School Dance Festival 16. Inter-school table tennis competition men’s team C won the second runner-up 17. Won the championship in the New Century Mechanical Master Challenge 2024, as well as the "Best Strategy Award" and "Best Commander Award" 18. 2024 International Olympiad Mathematics Elite Cup Competition (Hong Kong Division)", winning a total of 1 gold medal, 1 silver medal and 2 merit awards 19. Tai Po District Secondary School Drama Competition 2024 won the overall championship for the first time 20. Hong Kong Student Science Competition 2024 finals, won the third place in the junior high school invention category |
| Direct Public Transportation to School | : | Bus: K17, 71K, 71S, 73X, 75X and 271. Mini-bus: 502 and 26. |
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School Map 
Last revision date: 5/12/2024
