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Hong Kong Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School
Address: Choi Yuen Estate, Sheung Shui, N.T.
Tel: 26726820
Email: school@tanghin.edu.hk
Fax: 26720711
URL: http://www.tanghin.edu.hk
How to travel to Hong Kong Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School
In proximity to Sheung Shui MTR Station and Sheung Shui Bus Terminus
About
Hong Kong Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School is a Aided Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1982. The school is located in North, and covers an area of approximately 5400 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Tong Sau Chai, Henry, MH, JP Mr.,And the principal is Wong Shun Tak Mr. (B.Eng., P.C.Ed., M.A.). The sponsoring body of Hong Kong Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School is Hong Kong Taoist Association and is a Taoism school. The mission of the school: "Our mission is to provide a holistic education based on Taoism, placing equal emphasis on students’ moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic development. In accordance with our motto “Grasp Principles, Cultivate Virtues”, we are dedicated to helping students develop moral integrity and academic excellence."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 Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Grasp Principles, Cultivate Virtues, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 5 classes. Form 2: 5 classes.
Form 3: 5 classes. Form 4: 5 classes.
Form 5: 5 classes. Form 6: 4 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 ).Admission criteria and weightings for S.1 discretionary places:
Interview (30%),
Academic results and conduct in primary school (30%),
Extra-curricular activities / school or social services / prizes (20%),
Rank Order List provided by EDB (20%).
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Orientation Activities:
● Form One Orientation Day: Give parents and new students a better understanding of the school through activities arranged.
● Form One Summer English Bridging Programme: Curriculum and teaching materials are designed to help students adapt to an English-medium learning environment.
● Orientation Week: S.1 students are guided by senior students to tour the school campus. This helps our new students to become familiar with the school environment and be better prepared for their secondary schooling.
Healthy Life:
● The Health Education Unit advises students about matters relating to health. It also organizes various activities such as health talks and the influenza vaccination programme.
● We take part in the School Physical Fitness Award Scheme (SPFAS) to promote student participation in regular exercise for good health.
● The Rope Skipping Team promotes rope skipping activities to strengthen students’ cardiopulmonary functions.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Hong Kong Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial 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 $60" per year.
Student union fee: $20".
The approved charge for non-standard items is $310 (Further improvement of teaching and learning facilities) 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 Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School has a total of 67 teachers and 62 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 93% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 100% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 46% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 25% 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 30% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 6% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 64% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Hong Kong Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. nearly half of teachers hold master's, doctoral or above degrees, which will help to provide more in-depth and professional educational content. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 64% 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 Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial 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, Chinese History, Physical Education, Putonghua, Life Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Life and Society, Geography, Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Music
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4, S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, 'Business, Accounting and Financial Studies'
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education, Putonghua, Life Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Life and Society, Geography, Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Music
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, 'Business, Accounting and Financial Studies'
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
● Teaching facilities: STEM Learning Centre, laboratories, Visual Arts Room, Library, Music Room and computer rooms. All classrooms have access to computers, interactive TVs and audio-visual aids.
● Self-study facilities: online learning platform and multi-media resources.
● Other campus facilities: Lecture Theatre, Nature Trail, Art Gallery, Chinese-style Garden, Culture Gallery, Campus TV Studio, dance studio, smart card system, Leisure Reading Corner, Hydroponic Garden, roof garden and solar powered meteorological station.
Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
We put emphasis on enhancing moral and academic calibre. We expect our students to be caring persons and leaders of tomorrow.
School Management Organisation:
Under the supervision of the Incorporated Management Committee, various administrative units such as the Executive Committee, the Studies Unit, the Discipline Unit, and the Counselling Unit implement school policies. They liaise with the Parents-Teachers Association, the Student Union, teachers and Alumni Association on a regular basis.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The Incorporated Management Committee comprises representatives from the sponsoring body, independent professionals, parents, teachers, and alumni. The IMC is responsible for giving general directions to the school in the formulation of education policies, and for overseeing school performance.
School Green Policy:
● The Conservancy Club has been established to encourage environmental protection. There is a green prefect in each class to implement conservation policies.
● Our school has a nature trail and a roof garden to enrich students' knowledge about greening the environment.
● In order to promote the use of renewable energy, our school has installed solar panels to generate clean energy.
Details: http://www.tanghin.edu.hk/en/aims
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
● Use English as the medium of instruction in all subjects except Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education, Putonghua and Life Education, and arrange a variety of language activities to raise students’ standard in English. The language activities include English weeks, training programmes for choral speaking, English overseas study tours, etc.
● Develop student interest in learning Chinese Language through activities such as the appreciation of good writing and speeches delivered by renowned writers.
● Include Putonghua in the junior school curriculum and ensure that all S.3 students reach a competence level.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
● Improve the curriculum in Chinese, English and Mathematics to ensure that students have a strong foundation for learning.
● Adopt student-centred learning activities to develop students’ thinking skills.
● Put emphasis on interaction and feedback between students and teachers in order to enhance students’ learning effectiveness.
● Have more co-curricular activities to enrich students’ learning experiences.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. Our school offers 49 subject combinations for students to choose. Students are able to choose three electives according to their interests and abilities. The more able students are allowed to select Japanese as their fourth elective.
2. Curriculum highlights:
● We focus on improving students’ proficiency in Chinese, English and Mathematics to ensure that they have a strong foundation for learning.
● The curriculum has been constantly revised to set clearer key learning points and put emphasis on thinking and application in order to boost the learning effectiveness.
● Help students to develop positive moral values through Life Education.
● Organise life-wide learning activities to ensure necessary exposure of students for balanced and whole-person development.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
● Cultivate students’ reading habits through various activities such as extensive reading schemes, subject-based reading programmes, book exhibitions and Good Book Recommendation.
● Encourage e-learning and STEM education in order to strengthen students’ independent learning skills.
● Provide systematic training on project-based learning skills to help students develop their generic abilities.
● Life Education integrated into the formal curriculum goes with moral, civic and national education programmes to cultivate virtues, civic awareness and national identity in students.
Life Planning Education:
● Help students develop their potential and better prepare them for the pursuit of their life goals.
● Equip students with transferable skills that can be applied in their future studies and career.
● Arrange talks, workshops and visits for students to help them draw up their plan for the future.
● Elevate students’ capacity to get used to making informed choices among the multiple paths of further studies.
● Provide students and parents with information for further studies such as data about the JUPAS choices, admission requirements of universities and overseas institutions.
● Arrange activities such as Mock JUPAS and Mentorship Scheme to enhance students’ awareness of various paths for further studies and their understanding of the world of work.
Details: http://www.tanghin.edu.hk/en/sbm_unit
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
● Establish an academic support team to cater for individual student needs.
● Implement enrichment programmes to consolidate students’ skills and knowledge, and ensure a strong foundation for learning.
● Set up a Gifted Student Development Unit to provide the opportunities for students to achieve their true potential.
● The Counselling Unit provides individual guidance for students.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
● The Special Educational Needs Team has been established. It consists of the heads of Studies Unit, Counselling Unit, Discipline Unit, Exam Unit, counselling teachers, Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), form masters, social workers, educational psychologist, subject teachers and teaching assistants.
● Regular meetings are held to discuss the learning progress of SEN students and support measures are adopted in the aspects of curriculum and assessment.
●The Learning Support Grant and other grants are used for employing 2 teaching assistants and organizing after-school activities. The activities include individual guidance and tutoring, school-based speech therapy services, training groups in the areas of social skills, executive functions, personal growth and career planning.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
● Adopt the methods of continuous assessment and provide students with positive feedback and guidance in order to encourage them to learn.
● Release students’ academic performance reports to parents four times a year to foster closer links between school and parents.
Details: http://www.tanghin.edu.hk/en/student_support_team
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
● Establish a close liaison with parents through the Parents-Teachers Association, Parents’ Day, seminars, student handbooks, circulars, the school webpage, etc.
School Ethos:
● We put emphasis on moral education. Our students are well-mannered and self-disciplined.
● An integrated moral education programme has been introduced to help students develop positive moral values.
● A “Big Brothers and Sisters” scheme has been established to foster a caring environment.
● The Student Union organizes various activities to create harmonious teacher-student relations.
Details: http://www.pta.tanghin.edu.hk
Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. Formulate the Personal Growth Programme to cultivate students’ positive values. The policies are as follows:
● Help students develop positive values and attitudes through Positive Education and Values Education. The activities include Monthly Moral Progamme, My Learning Journal and the learning activities in Life Education.
● Encourage students to participate in life-wide learning activities in order to enrich their learning experiences, and foster their positive emotions and sense of accomplishment.
● Enhance students’ leadership skills through training workshops and extra-curricular activities.
● Improve the reward programmes to foster student engagement in school and community service.
● Help students develop a good inter-personal relationship through the curriculum of Life Education and counselling services.
● Arrange talks, workshops and visits for students to help them draw up their plan for the future.
● Help students build self-discipline through the curriculum of Life Education, activities organized by the Discipline Unit and implementation of school rules.
● Promote information literacy to cultivate students’ positive attitudes towards the use of information.
● Help students gain a correct understanding of the Basic Law and National Security Law in order to nurture them to become law-abiding citizens.
● Boost students’ sense of national identity through various activities.
2. Implement the Effective Learning Programme to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness. The policies are as follows:
● Refine the curriculum by promoting cross-curriculum reading programmes, STEM education and life-wide learning activities to upgrade students’ learning abilities.
● Adopt effective teaching and assessment strategies, such as the strategies of e-learning, self-directed learning and continuous assessment, to boost students’ learning effectiveness.
● Create an English-rich environment to enhance student proficiency in English.
● Provide more support for students to cater for their learning diversity and let them give full play to their academic potential.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
● Teachers actively participate in training courses and seminars.
● Professional development seminars are held to prepare teachers for the new education development.
● Promote the peer lesson observation and sharing culture in order to create a learning community.
● Improve the new teachers’ mentorship scheme in order to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
● Mission: In order to uphold the principle of “one art for life”, students are encouraged to participate in at least one cultural or art activity.
● Extra-curricular structure: There are Student Union, four houses, thirty clubs and twelve school teams.
● Co-curricular activities: Various activities and Life-wide Learning Day are organized to broaden students’ horizons.
● S4 Life-wide Learning Sessions: 2 periods in each cycle are allocated for students to participate in life-wide learning activities which aim to broaden their horizons.
Details: https://www.tanghin.edu.hk/sdp
Others
1. HKDSE (2022):
● The average passing rate in all subjects was 99.9%; 83.8% of our students attained Level 4 or above in all subjects; on average, each student gained 0.29 (Level 5**), 1.1 (Level 5*), 1.54 (Level 5) and 2.54 (Level 4).
● 95.7% of our students fulfilled the local university admission requirements; 85.7% of our students attained Level 4 or above in five subjects; 138 students applied for a seat in a university degree programme through the JUPAS System and 96.4% of them got admitted.
● Some students choose to study overseas. They have been admitted to universities such as the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the University College London (UCL), Peking University and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
● 20 students scored 35 points or above in the best 6 subjects; 3 students gained Level 5** in 3 or more subjects.
2. Extra-curricular achievements:
● Champions of the World Cup of Rope Skipping World Championships and World Youth Tournament; Champions of the Asia Cup of Asian Rope Skipping Championships; Champions in rope-skipping competitions in Hong Kong
● Winner of Gold Prizes in Schools Speech Choir Showcase
● Winner of the Honour Awards in the Schools Dance Festival
● Students have outstanding performance in the competitions of Mathematics, Physics, Information Technology, writing, calligraphy, speech, debate, public speaking, drama, Arts, basketball, handball, table-tennis, swimming and services.