Tai Po
Hong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary School
Address: Fu Heng Estate Tai Po
Tel: 26666821
Email: info@hkrsstpss.edu.hk
Fax: 26678029
URL: http://www.hkrsstpss.edu.hk
How to travel to Hong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary School
Buses: 71A, 71B, 71K, 271.
About
Hong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1989. The school is located in Tai Po, and covers an area of approximately 4000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Ko Yu Keung Mr.,And the principal is Poon Kai Cheung Franky Mr. (M.A., MEd). The sponsoring body of Hong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary School is Hong Kong Red Swastika Society and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "Our mission reflects the beliefs of our sponsoring body. We focus on developing well-rounded students. We aim to inspire our students and inculcate self-discipline to nurture a group of young people to contribute to our society."School has Parent-Teacher Association,has student union,doesn't has IMC,has old students/alumni associations, the existence of these organizations promotes the cohesion and cooperation of the school community. The motto of Hong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of To enlighten oneself and to help the needy, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 3 classes. Form 2: 4 classes.
Form 3: 4 classes. Form 4: 4 classes.
Form 5: 4 classes. Form 6: 3 classes.
^It is important to note that these class numbers may change over time, so students and parents should check with the school for the most up-to-date class structure when applying for admission.
2022-2023
Secondary One Entrance
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 2023 ).Several criteria are used when assessing new applicants, which include:
Academic Performance (20%), Conduct & Attitude (20%), ECA (15%), Interview Performance (25%), Parent Support (20%).
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Orientation Activities:
1. S.1 Parent Orientation Day.
2. An Orientation camp.
3. S.1 Summer Bridging Programme.
Healthy Life: To promote whole-person health concepts through talks, activities and voluntary service with an aim to cater to the physical and mental needs of students.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Hong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary School is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $340".
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $340".
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $340".
The PTA dues are $40" per year.
Student union fee: $0.
The approved charge for non-standard items is Development of culinary arts school-based curriculum, continuous enhancement of STEM and library facilities $300 per year. per year.
Other charges/fees: $0.
^Please note that the above prices and charges are for reference only and may change over time. Students and parents should check with the school for the latest tuition and related fee details when applying for admission.
2022-2023 Faculty Profile (Including Principal)
Based on 2022/2023 data, Hong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary School has a total of 58 teachers and 58 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 97% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 98% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 28% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 53% of the total number of teachers in the school.
In terms of seniority of teachers, the data are as follows:
∎ Teachers with 0-4 years of experience account for 40% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 19% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 41% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Hong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary School has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. Also, there are more than half of of teachers trained in special education, which shows that the school cares about and is committed to students with special educational needs. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, many teachers have rich teaching experience, and 41% of teachers have 10 or more years of seniority. This means that they have accumulated rich experience and professional knowledge in the teaching field, and can better guide and support the growth of students.These teacher profiles reflect that Hong Kong Red Swastika Society Tai Po Secondary School has a team of strong and experienced teachers who provide a high quality education to their students.
Subjects offered in the 2022-2023 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics*, IS*, Chinese History, History*, Computer Literacy*, Music, Visual Arts, P.E., Home Economics, Putonghua, Geography*, Project Learning (STEM), Life and Society.
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics, Liberal Studies (S.6), Citizenship and Social Development (S.4, S.5), Information & Communication Technology, Combined Science (Physics, Chemistry) (S.6), Business-Accounting & Financial Studies, Economics, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, P.E. (HKDSE), Geography, Biology, Visual Arts, History, Chinese History, Physics (S.4, S.5), Chemistry (S.4, S.5), Mathematics Extended Part Module 2.
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics*, IS*, Chinese History, History*, Computer Literacy*, Music, Visual Arts, P.E., Home Economics, Putonghua, Geography*, Project Learning (STEM), Life and Society.
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Information & Communication Technology, Business-Accounting & Financial Studies, Economics, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, P.E. (HKDSE), Geography, Biology, Visual Arts, History, Chinese History, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2.
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
High-speed WIFI Coverage and over 300 tablets are provided to promote mobile learning and e-learning. Other facilities include: a STEM centre, an auditorium, a self-access learning centre, a life skills development centre the school's with Campus TV Film Studio, a MMLC, a computer room, an accessible library, an activity room for diverse educational needs and a gym. All our classrooms are equipped with a computer with audio-visual equipment and Internet access.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
Catering for individual differences. Maximizing each student's potential.
School Management Organisation:
Our school aims to foster a sense of individual accountability. There is a well-developed system whereby teachers can evaluate their own performance and set themselves improvement targets. In addition, our staff appraisal programme improves teachers' professionalism.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The school has already set up IMC, Members include managers from Sponsoring Body, Principal, Teacher Manager, Parent Manager, Alumni Manager and Independent Manager.
School Green Policy:
1. Waste Separation and Recycling Scheme in Schools; 2. To implement the concept of "green lunch";
3. To uplift the quality of our living environment through active planting; 4. To provide the technical expertise and the drive for energy efficiency and conservation programmes.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Chinese is used as the medium of instruction throughout the six years of schooling.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
1. Peer observation and collaborative lesson planning; 2. Use I.T. in teaching and develop online resources; 3. In project learning, we stress cooperation and research skills; 4. develop school-based junior curriculums, with the materials and curriculums of certain subjects designed by subject teachers; 5. “Life and Society” is incorporated as a subject for S.1 to S.3; design interdisciplinary teaching modules which reduce the overlapping content to enhance teaching efficiency as well as developing students’ integrated skills; 6. We develop strategies to cater for learner diversity and make use of diagnostic tests and differentiated teaching materials to assist students with different learning abilities or styles in learning; 7. An accommodated version of assessment papers is provided in all written exams from S.1 to S.5 for students with additional needs.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. A total of twelve elective subjects and Applied learning courses (Mode 1 & 2) are provided, which are based on the interests and aspirations of students.
2. Curriculum highlights: Course contents, teaching materials and assessment methods are adapted to cater for the different learning needs of students. Students are divided into two to three groups based on their learning competences so that differentiated teaching goals and appropriate levels of difficulties can be set accordingly. Teachers keep track of the progress of students with formative assessments so that students can choose learning materials that are fit for their individual learning needs. All these are to help students to develop their potential to the fullest.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Through different learning activities, our school has enhanced the development of the key development tasks so as to nurture students’ self-directed learning, independent thinking and explore students’ potential for their future life and career development.
“Moral, Civic and National Education”: To help foster positive attitude and all-round development of our students, our Moral and Civic Education (MCE) Committee has designed a school-based MCNE curriculum and collaborated with many outside organizations to hold talks, visits and activities to convey important values and knowledge such as anti-drug, anti-corruption, environment protection and mental health. We also try to enhance students’ civic-mindedness and national identity and encourage them to care about the disadvantaged. “Reading to Learn”: To promote reading to learn, our school has established the English Extensive Reading Room, which is equipped with English reading materials at different levels and is manned by our NET. We have built a Chinese reading corner in each classroom, providing all students an easy access to books of their interest. We also encourage extensive reading through our online reading platforms in both English and Chinese. “Project Learning”: Our Cross-curricular Theme Day aims to foster students’ generic skills through project learning. Students are required to address issues at different levels such as personal, community, society and national levels and exercise skills in collecting, analyzing and presenting data. Enquiry learning is promoted with an aim to widen students’ horizons and prepare them to be critical and independent learners.
Life Planning Education:
Workshops on life planning are provided for students in junior forms to help them better understand themselves and explore different career paths. Senior form students are supported by an intensive scheme entitled "Career Explore" and individual student counselling programs to further enhance their self-development and career preparation.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
A Holistic Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity: 1. Funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, our school works with HKU, PolyU and EduHK to plan a three-year Jockey Club "Diversity at schools Version 2.0" Project. Through professional collaboration, concepts of diversified teaching could be promoted along with better teaching and learning; 2. In the Junior School, the school recruits a classroom assistant for each class and sets up a resource corner in the classroom in hope that students with learning needs could be supported in various ways and learning effectiveness could be further enhanced; 3. Publish a teacher handbook – Support for Students with Special Educational Needs; 4. Write up an Individual Education Profile (IEPro) for each student with Special Educational Needs (SEN); 5. Conduct diagnostic tests of Chinese, English and Mathematics; 6. Refer suspected cases to the Education Bureau (EDB) for official assessment; 7. Set up S.1 and S.2 Chinese, English and Mathematics resource classes for SEN students and have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) written for each student in these classes by the subject teachers; 8. Implement Differentiated Instruction; 9. Implement the One Student One Mentor Scheme; 10. Gifted students are nominated to become members of HK Academy for Gifted Education; 11. Through the above work, it is aimed to equip all teachers with a better understanding of students with diverse needs so that their teaching can suit students’ needs. In addition, it is hoped that students can experience a loving and caring inclusive learning environment, which enables every student to enjoy school life and engage in classroom learning.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
Through adopting the whole school approach, the school has set up a Student Individual Support Committee, members including vice principal, SENCO, SENSTs, speech therapist, social worker and counsellor, to develop a systematic support policy and measures for the whole school. Teachers work together to support students with different learning needs and effectively take care of individual differences. In Secondary One and Two, the school has set up a resource class for the purpose of formulating long-term and short-term learning objectives, setting assessment contents based on the individualized curriculum and progress of students, and holding individual study plan meetings to review students' learning. The school also provides classroom learning support assistants from Secondary One to Three to provide full support to students and teachers. The school adopts a differentiated approach in the planning of curriculums, which is divided into basic, advanced and challenging levels. In addition, the general assessment papers and accommodated assessment papers are set up to cater for the different needs of students so that students can cope with the papers more effectively. Teachers also have regularly reviews on students' learning performance and adjust curriculums and learning materials accordingly. In order to provide students with more support, the school flexibly allocates resources to provide a variety of services, including speech therapy, motor coordination training, board games and social skills training to further help improving students' confidence in learning. The school also stresses the importance of teachers’ professional development by regularly arranging special education training and seminars for teachers.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
We have three assessments in a school year. In addition, we use continuous assessment to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of students' performance. We provide modified examination papers in S.1 - S.5 to cater for the diverse needs of students.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
We have set up PTA to enhance cooperation between school and parents through regular activities and meetings.
School Ethos:
We have a very supportive school ethos. Through our Personal Growth Programme, students learn to develop individually and to cooperate with all members of society.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. Optimize learning and teaching, student support, school administration and communication through digital platforms and tools.
2. Incorporate life planning elements into the curriculum, student activities and support systematically and comprehensively, so that students can understand themselves better and unleash their potential.
3. Create a sense of happiness for students through positive education, and promote positive values from different levels such as individuals, school, society, and the country.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Our school is devoted to building a professional team of teachers to support students with diverse learning needs. Through various high quality professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, school visits, collaborative lesson planning and in-depth student case study, we have successfully fostered a strong culture of self-reflection and striving for excellence. We also encourage teachers to share their good practices with counterparts from other schools.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
1. The school puts a great emphasis on the development of the students' multiple intelligences. To provide a wide variety of Other Learning Experiences (OLE) to students, various art courses are offered such as classes of virtual reality, multimedia production, gardening, drama production and musical instrument classes. The extra-curricular activities are also diverse and plentiful. For example, there are interest classes of balloon art, leather craft making, juggling, handbell, guitar, physical conditioning, chess and cookery. The students can pick a class or more by following their interests.
2. Junior Form students are enrolled into different uniform groups of their own choice (Boy's Brigade, Scouts, Girl Guides & Red Cross). We aim to foster in our students self-discipline, leadership and a sense of responsibility.
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Others
In collaboration with other organisations or institutes, we are going to provide Applied Learning courses (Mode 2), including Applied Science, Creative Studies, Media and Communication, Services, etc.