| Address: | No. 1 Estate Secondary School Shek Wai Kok Estate Tsuen Wan | |||
| Phone: | 24966000 | Email: | info@twphcymc.edu.hk | |
| Fax: | 24158686 | Website: | http://www.twphcymc.edu.hk | |
School Mission
Our primary aim is to develop our students' intellectual ability so that they achieve good results in public examinations, acquire good language skills and become self-motivated. We also provide moral education for them and promote traditional Chinese culture so that they will be able to care for society, serve society and carry out their civic responsibilities. Lastly, we strive for the full development of morality, intellect, physique, sociability and aesthetics.
| District | : | Tsuen Wan |
| Other District(s) | : | Sha Tin |
| Supervisor / Chairman of School Management Committee | : | Mr. Yeung Kin Lam, Johnny, MH |
| Principal (with Qualifications / Experiences) | : | Dr. Lau Sui Yee (B.Sc., PCEd., PhD.) |
| School Type | : | Aided |
| Student Gender | : | Co-ed |
| Area Occupied by the School | : | About 6000 Sq. M |
| Name of Sponsoring Body | : | Tsuen Wan Public School |
| 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 | : | Not Applicable |
| Religion | : | Not Applicable |
| Year of Commencement of Operation | : | 1977 |
| School Motto | : | Rest in the Highest Excellence |
| Parent-Teacher Association | : | Yes |
| Student Union / Association | : | Yes |
| Past Students’ Association / School Alumni Association | : | Yes |
| 4Rs Mental Health Charter | : | Yes |
| Whole School Health Programme | : | Pledged School |
| School Fee ($) | Tong Fai ($) | ||
| S1 | - | - | |
| S2 | - | - | |
| S3 | - | - | |
| S4 | - | $310 | |
| S5 | - | $310 | |
| S6 | - | $310 | |
| Parent-Teacher Association Fee (Annual) ($) | : $30 | ||
| Student Union / Association Fee ($) | : $10 | ||
| Approved Charges for Non-standard Items (Annual)($) | : $390 | ||
| Other Charges / Fees ($) | : Teaching Material Fee $330 | ||
| Number of Classroom(s) | : | 29 |
| School Facilities | : | Computer-assisted Learning Centre, STEAM Space, Computerized Art Room, Orchestra Room, Theatrette, Music Rooms, Students' Union Room, Student Activity Centre, Self-study Room, Fitness Room, Biotechnology Laboratory, History Room & HCY Heritage Corner, Common Activity Area etc. All classrooms are equipped with computers, interactive smartboards and visualisers. All rooms are air-conditioned. |
| Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs | : | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |
| Number of Teaching Posts in the Approved Establishment | : | 53 |
| Total Number of Teachers in the School | : | 53 |
| Qualifications and Professional Training | : | Percentage of Teaching Staff (%) |
| Had Received Teacher Training | : | 87% |
| Bachelor Degree | : | 100% |
| Master / Doctorate Degree or above | : | 51% |
| Special Education Training | : | 59% |
| Years of Experience | : | Percentage of Teaching Staff (%) |
| 0-4 Years | : | 23% |
| 5-9 Years | : | 17% |
| 10 Years or above | : | 60% |
| Number of Classes | ||
| S1 | : | 4 |
| S2 | : | 4 |
| S3 | : | 4 |
| S4 | : | 4 |
| S5 | : | 4 |
| S6 | : | 4 |
| Subjects Offered in the 2025/2026 School Year | : | S.1 - S.3 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | Chinese Language; Chinese History; Music; Visual Arts; Putonghua; Life Education |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language; Language Arts; Mathematics; Geography; Citizenship, Economics and Society; History; Computer Literacy; Physical Education; STEAM (S.1 & S.2); Science (S.1 & S.2); Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) (S.3); Business Fundamentals (S.3) |
| Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum | : | - |
| Subjects Offered in the 2025/2026 School Year | : | S.4 - S.6 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | Chinese Language; Citizenship and Social Development; Chinese History; Chinese Literature; Putonghua; Music; Visual Arts; Life Education |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language; Mathematics (Compulsory Part); Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus); Physics; Chemistry; Biology; Geography; Economics; History; Business, Accounting and Financial Studies; Information and Communication Technology; Physical Education |
| Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum | : | - |
| Subjects to be Offered in the 2026/2027 School Year | : | S.1 - S.3 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | Chinese Language; Chinese History; Music; Visual Arts; Putonghua; Life Education |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language; Language Arts; Mathematics; Geography; Citizenship, Economics and Society; History; Computer Literacy; Physical Education; STEAM (S.1 & S.2); Science (S.1 & S.2); Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) (S.3); Business Fundamentals (S.3) |
| Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum | : | - |
| Subjects to be Offered in the 2026/2027 School Year | : | S.4 - S.6 |
| Chinese as the Medium of Instruction | : | Chinese Language; Citizenship and Social Development; Chinese History; Chinese Literature; Putonghua; Music; Visual Arts; Life Education |
| English as the Medium of Instruction | : | English Language; Mathematics (Compulsory Part); Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus); Physics; Chemistry; Biology; Geography; Economics; History; Business, Accounting and Financial Studies; Information and Communication Technology; Physical Education |
| Adopt a Different Medium of Instruction by Class or by Group / School-based Curriculum | : | - |
| 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 2026 ).Admission Criteria for S1 Discretionary places: Academic Performance 50%; Interview 40%; Extra-curricular activities & Awards 10%. Interview will be given to applicants with outstanding performance in music to take an instrument performance test. Those who excel can receive additional points in the interview part. |
| Orientation Activities and Healthy Life | : | To help the new Form 1 students transition smoothly into the new school environment, the school holds an Orientation Day in July. There are also bridging programs and the F.1 Orientation Activity Day before the new school year begins. In late September, the PTA organizes the Orientation Activity Day to foster the relationship between parents, teachers, and new students. The school has implemented a "Healthy and Caring School Policy" with the following key objectives: 1. To develop a healthy, positive, and caring school culture. 2. To encourage a healthy lifestyle among students and staff. 3. To build a healthy and caring environment for the personal development of students. Major strategies employed to achieve these objectives include: a. Integrating the development of positive and empathetic attitudes into various curriculum and learning activities, such as Life Education and other subjects. b. Organizing "Fruit Days" to encourage students to have at least one serving of fruit at school. c. Promoting reasonable consequential learning. d. Providing healthy food guidelines for the school tuck shop and monitoring students' food choices. e. Requiring Forms 1 and 2 students to participate in at least two extracurricular activities per year. f. Offering leadership training and social service experiences. g. Employing an assistant teacher to help the school organize life-planning, extracurricular activities, and cross-border learning experiences. h. Engaging an Educational Psychologist and a Student Counselor to better address the diverse needs of the student population. |
| School Management | ||
| (1) School's Major Concerns | : | 1. Inspired to Learn, Prepared to Lead: Cultivating self-directed learners through reflection, goal-setting, and innovative tools for a transformative future. 2. United in Legacy, Growing in Purpose: Strengthening Well-being, Values, and National Identity for HCY’s Golden Jubilee and Beyond. |
| (2) School Management Organisation | : | The Principal is accountable to the Incorporated Management Committee. There are three vice-principals: one takes care of academic affairs, one is responsible for student support and facilitates the all-round development of students, and one is responsible for school administration. The Planning & Policy Review Committee formulates policies and developmental plans for the school. Various committees and subject-panels of the school promote learning and teaching at school. |
| (3) Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee | : | The Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) was set up on 1 August 2007. Besides the Sponsoring Body Managers, the IMC members also include the Principal, Teacher Manager, Independent Manager, Parent Manager and Alumni Manager. Following the instructions of the EDB, members of the IMC cooperate to realize the aims of school-based management and communicate well with the school staff. |
| (4) School Green Policy | : | The School Green Policy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability. Through life education lessons, we enhance students' awareness of environmental issues. Recycling bins at school campus promote the recycling of paper, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans, while water stations encourage the reuse of water bottles. Furthermore, the school engages in the Greening School Project, planting flowers and shrubs to inspire students to appreciate and connect with nature. |
| Learning and Teaching Plan | ||
| (1) Whole-school Language Policy | : | English is the Medium of Instruction in our school. To enhance students’ English learning ability and develop a rich English learning environment, English sharing and English Speaking Days are held regularly in school. The Language-Across-the-Curriculum Committee (LAC) has been set up to ensure English learning can be effectively applied across different subject curricula. The committee helps produce teaching materials and gives support to subject departments to improve students’ language ability through various subjects. To implement the ‘biliteracy and trilingualism’ language-in-education policy, the school has implemented reading schemes, developed a school-based Language Arts curriculum for junior forms and adopted a school-based Putonghua curriculum in S.1 – S.5. The school also encourages active student participation in language competitions. |
| (2) Learning and Teaching Strategies | : | Developmental lesson observation is conducted regularly to enhance teachers’ pedagogical skills. The school encourages teachers to actively enrol in professional training programmes outside school, to keep abreast of educational trends and pedagogies. Regular collaboration periods and departmental sharing sessions help teachers stay current with educational trends and further facilitate the professional exchange culture among teachers. Apart from that, the school targets at stretching students’ learning potential through various learning activities. The school-based Life Education curriculum helps nurture positive values and attitudes in students. |
| (3) School-based Curriculum | : | 1. Electives: 3X. The school offers 12 electives for senior form students. The combinations provide a well-balanced curriculum, catering for students’ learning needs and personal development. All senior form students choose three elective subjects. Some senior form students choose four elective subjects, e.g. After School Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 Elite class, Other Languages Subjects or Applied Learning courses. 2. Curriculum highlights: To bridge the gap between junior and senior form curriculums, school-based curriculums are implemented in different subject panels so as to enhance students’ learning skills. STEAM lessons are offered to S1 and S2 students to help them master new knowledge through various experiments and regular practice. Artificial Intelligence elements and coding are added in the junior forms Computer Literacy curriculum. The Business Fundamentals in S3 curriculum helps students master business and commercial concepts. Also; Language Arts lessons are introduced in junior forms to enhance students’ language ability. The "Other Learning Experiences" in senior form emphasize students' artistic and sports development, with regular music, visual arts and physical education classes. Value education, social service and work experience-related learning, which are implemented through life education classes and extra-curricular activities. In order to implement the biliteracy and trilingual policy, Putonghua courses are introduced in junior form and senior form curriculums to consolidate students’ learning foundation. |
| (4) Major Renewed Emphases in the School Curriculum | : | 1. Moral, Civic and National Education: The life education curriculum and all-rounded learning activities help students develop a positive value and cultivate their national identity. National activities increase students' sense of belonging to our country. The school has set up the National Education & Chinese Culture Promotion Committee and Flag Guards to let students organise and participate in national-education-related activities. The school also organises different leadership training programmes to help students develop problem-solving skills, confidence, team spirit in order to produce caring and responsible leaders with a global mindset. 2. Reading to Learn: To encourage students to read and share their interests, the school has arranged regular morning reading periods, established a reading corner, and promoted the Extensive Reading Scheme to help students develop good reading habits. The school library has organized reading activities to recommend great books and enhance students’ interest in reading. Additionally, the school has set up an eLibrary system to actively encourage leisure reading beyond the classroom. 3. Project Learning: Students are encouraged to integrate and apply knowledge and skills of different subjects to foster self-directed learning. 4. Interactive Learning through Information Technology: All classrooms are equipped with computer, visualizer and electronic whiteboard. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy is implemented in the whole school. Artificial Intelligence element and coding are embedded in junior form Computer Literacy curriculum. The eClass and Google Classroom platform have been set up. iPads and electronic tablets are used to facilitate mobile learning and encourage students to learn beyond classrooms. |
| (5) Life Planning Education | : | The Life Planning Committee is an important service centre for students to seek support and advice on their education and career path. With the assistance of the staff, the Committee provides students with a variety of activities and services. These include workshops (covering leadership training, value building, interview skills, make-up, dining etiquette etc.), careers talks and workplace visits, job shadowing and internship programmes, university summer programmes, the mentorship programme, sharing sessions by students and alumni, School-Company-Parent Program, JUPAS consultations for F.6 students, counselling on subject choices for F.3 students and publication of the careers newsletters. We aim to equip students with good preparations for their future. We hope that students will acquire the right attitude, knowledge and skills to meet future challenges. The Committee will guide them to develop better self-understanding and self-exploration so that they are able to set discreet careers goals and make informed choices, and make moves accordingly. Students’ interests, abilities and special learning needs are important items on our agenda as we much appreciate students’ uniqueness. |
| Student Support | ||
| (1) Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity | : | Our school has set a school-based Talent Pool for academically gifted students. Selected students will participate in a variety of programmes and workshops sponsored by the School to equip themselves with different skills and knowledge, so as to broaden their horizon. Students with learning difficulties are also exposed to different opportunities. There are enhancement courses held after school to help revise and consolidate the subject knowledge, as well as building positive study habits. Moreover, our school has joined the School-based Educational Psychology Service by the EDB. Thus, there are a school-based educational psychologist and a student counsellor standing by the students with Special Educational Needs. |
| (2) Whole School Approach to Integrated Education | : | The whole school approach is adopted in our school to promote inclusive education. Through utilizing the ‘Learning Support Grant’, ‘Grant for Supporting Non-Chinese Speaking Students with Special Educational Needs’ and allocating school resources, we provide diversified services and training to enhance students’ learning effectiveness. Our student support team includes the Vice-Principal, Head Counsellor, SEN coordinator, social workers, educational psychologist and student counsellor. Our team provides support and training to SEN students, catering for their learning diversities and developing their strengths. |
| (3) Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students | : | Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: appointing additional teacher(s)/teaching assistant(s) to support NCS students’ learning of Chinese; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. |
| (4) Measures to Provide Adaptation for Learning and Assessment | : | Both formative and summative assessments are adopted to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of students’ abilities. Enhancement courses and enrichment courses are run to help students achieve better results. There are Test Days and Examinations in both school terms. |
| Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos | ||
| (1) Home-School Co-operation | : | The PTA has been actively planning and running different activities, like talks and courses, which cater for the various needs of parents. This in turn improves the collaboration between parents and the school. We have established a team of parent volunteers to promote PTA activities. A welcoming day for F.1 parents and an annual PTA outing have been arranged to build up a stronger sense of unity in the school, which also facilitates cooperation between parents and the school. Under the PTA Appreciation Awards Scheme, students from each class are given awards for Active Participation in three different domains: “Responsibility and Consideration”,” Care and Honesty” and “Politeness”. Non-academic subject prizes, awarded on Speech Day, are sponsored by the PTA. Every year, the PTA supports the Parents-Also-Appreciate-Teachers Drive and expresses its gratitude to the teachers. We communicate with parents using the eclass App. School Newsletters are issued on a regular basis so that parents are better informed about school events. |
| (2) School Ethos | : | The school aims to nurture the following key qualities in students: Self-discipline, Self-actualization, and Responsibility. To help HCYers acquire these qualities, the school has adopted the following strategies: 1. Inspire, develop, and empower colleagues and students through various activities related to Values Education or Life Education. This helps to cultivate positive values and attitudes among the students. 2. Provide well-structured leadership programs, educational trips, school teams, and extracurricular activities. These opportunities support students' physical, intellectual, and character development, while also instilling in them a global perspective. 3. Strengthen student engagement in service training to develop their empathy towards the needy in society and enhance their sense of belonging to the community. 4. Utilize out-of-school resources to enrich students' learning experiences, helping to widen their horizons and motivate them to pursue their dreams. 5. Provide extra care and support to students by assigning two class teachers in junior forms. This ensures that the diverse needs of students are better addressed. |
| Future Development | ||
| (1) School Development Plan | : | Guided by the vision “Inspired to Learn, Prepared to Lead: Cultivating self-directed learners through reflection, goal setting, and innovative tools for a transformative future”, our 2025-28 Three-Year Development Plan equips students for the challenges ahead. The school implements interdisciplinary AI teaching across Science, Mathematics, English, and STEAM subjects. We also facilitate collaborative projects through the “HCY Smart Weather Station”, and expand external initiatives, to better prepare our students for future skill demands. To foster self-directed learning, we provide structured training in note-taking and learning product creation, which is integrated with goal management for senior form students and life planning support. This approach enhances student autonomy and reflective practices. Furthermore, utilising QEF funding for library renovations, we promote various activities to deepen student engagement with literature. The new three-year plan for the 2025 to 28 academic years aims to unite students and alumni through diverse strategies in anticipation of the school's golden jubilee. The school will strengthen the distinctive HCY cultural identity of the four houses by establishing house flags and emblems. Additionally, preparations will be made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the school's founding. Simultaneously, the school will further promote mental health by incorporating sports elements to enhance students' positive thinking. Initiatives such as "Sports Fridays" and other rewards for physical activity will encourage students to engage in regular exercise, thereby improving their overall well-being. Furthermore, the school places great importance on cultivating students' national identity. Through values education, students will be encouraged to develop good character, broaden their perspectives, and become responsible citizens. These measures will help students cultivate a strong sense of social responsibility, reinforcing their identification with and commitment to the nation. |
| (2) Teacher Professional Training and Development | : | Based on the annual major concerns of the school and the needs of teachers’ professional development, a wide range of activities and seminars are organised every year to enhance teaching effectiveness and professional knowledge and skills. The school has also arranged regular collaborative periods and learning circles which help promote professional sharing and collaborative culture among teachers. The school recommends and greatly supports teachers to participate in professional training courses by offering subsidies and making flexible administrative arrangement. |
| Life-wide Learning (Including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be Provided through Key Learning Areas, Extra-curricular Activities, Co-curricular Activities, etc.) | : | Extra-curricular activities are an important part of school life and play an essential role in students' growth. To encourage students' participation and to facilitate the organization of activities, Tuesdays and Fridays are designated as Activity Days. To cater for a wide range of talents, interests and potential of students, our school has developed a comprehensive plan for the development of extra-curricular activities with the following five sub-categories: academic, interest, service, music, and sports. In addition to the service teams, school teams, and other certificate courses, our school has nearly 70 activities for students to choose from. S.1 and S.2 students need to participate in at least two club activities each year, with one being from the service, music or sports category. Students are also provided the opportunity to apply for the establishment of their own club, in order to cultivate and develop their personal interests and passions. In addition, our school provides structured leadership programmes for students. S.1 to S.5 students are expected to undergo the trainings. Our school also implements the "HCY Leaders" program, which equips student leaders to face future challenges through workshops, leadership sharing sessions, training camps, activity planning and leadership, as well as community service. We also coordinate a variety of activities for students throughout the school year, including Life-wide-learning Day, activities of the Students' Union, inter-class and inter-house competitions, Chinese culture week, English week, Math and Science week, study tour, physical fitness courses, water sports certificate courses, busking, "Adventure-ship", school outings, sports day, inter-school singing contest, and inter-school talent show, etc. These diverse learning experiences allow students to showcase their strengths, enhance their generic skills, and achieve the aims of whole-person development. |
| Others | : | Whole Person Development: Grantham Scholars of the Year Award, The Scholarship Scheme Scholarship, Multi-faceted Excellence Scholarship, Sir Edward Youde Memorial Prizes for senior secondary school students,7th Secondary School Peer Mediation Competition Champion, South China Morning Post Student of the Year Awards-Special Award for Most Nurturing Environment, The Outstanding Student of New Territories, Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing Outstanding Students Election, The Greater Bay Outstanding Students Award 2024 Merit Award, Love Action Award, Hong Kong Volunteer Award, Caring School Award, Community Youth Club Member Merit Award. Languages Education: Champion in Hong Kong Debating Premier League, Second Prize in the National Secondary School Student Essay Competition,1st Runner-up in the 3rd Tsuen Kwai Tsing District Primary and Secondary School Micro Fiction Writing Competition, Champion in the 2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Recitation Competition The UNSDGs Debating Competition (EMI Division) 2024/25 1st runner-up-F.2, 2024 Harvard Prize Book Award, Silver Award at the 6th Greater Bay Area and New Territories West 'Bilingual and Trilingual' Challenge, Outstanding Collaboration Award at the Hong Kong School Drama Festival, and Champion of the English Public Speaking Competition at the 74th Hong Kong School Recitation Festival. STEAM Education: SCMP Student of the Year(SOTY)Awards 2024/2025-Scientist/Mathematician Category Winner, iGEM 2024 Gold Medal, Aerosim Inter-school Aviation Tournament 2024 Grand Champion (Gold),The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education 2025 Leadership Training Programme for Gifted Students Gold Award, The 7th Greater Bay Area STEAM Excellence Award Top 10 STEAM Schools Merit Award, Exploration of Biodiversity in HK Short Video Competition Merit, VEX IQ RobotFight 2024 Gold Medal. Civic and National Education: Constitution and Basic Law Hong Kong Inter-school Quiz Competition Outstanding School Award for All 18 Districts, Hong Kong Palace Museum Student Ambassador Programme-Certificate. Personal, Social & Humanities Education:3rd Place in the Secondary School Group of the 8th Chinese History Inter-school Elite Quiz Competition, Outstanding Work Award in the 8th Hong Kong Academic 'Chinese History Decoding' Mobile Wallpaper Design Competition, Excellence Award in the Electronic 'Stock Market Expert' Inter-school Competition, and Outstanding Award in the 'Be a Green Planner—Planning a New Era Community' Competition 2024. Arts Education: The Schools Music Appreciation Challenges(SMAC)2025 Schools Music Appreciation Challenges Award, Joint School Music Competition 2025 Handbells-Silver Award, School Acapella Bronze Award, 61st Schools Dance Festival Highly Commended Award in Jazz & Street Dance. Physical Education: All Hong Kong Age Group Rope Skipping Competition 2025 Freestyle-2nd runner-up, Senior Mixed category-2nd runner-up, Inter-School Football Competitions (Tsuen Wan and Islands) 2024 Boys Junior U15-1st runner-up, Inter-School Volleyball Competition Girls U15-1st runner-up. Multiple Championships in Inter-school Swimming Competition and Track and Field Competition. For further information, please refer to the school website: http://www.twphcymc.edu.hk |
| Direct Public Transportation to School | : | 1. Buses:32, 32M, 36, 43X, 936 2. MTR (Tai Wo Hau Station or Tsuen Wan Terminus) 3. Minibuses: 81M, 82M, 94, 312. |
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Last revision date: 12/12/2025