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Tai Po

Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School

Address: 2 Tai Po Tau Drive Tai Po
Tel: 26653459
Email: enquiry@tpsy.edu.hk
Fax: 26642717
URL: http://www.tpsy.edu.hk

How to travel to Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School

MTR: Tai Wo Station
Bus routes: 64K, 64P, 65K, 71K, 72, 73, 73A, 74A, 74C, 74D, E41, 271P, W3
Mini-bus routes: 21A, 21K, 25A, 25B, 25K, 502

About

Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School is a DSS Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1956. The school is located in Tai Po, and covers an area of approximately 6000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Cham Chi Fan Pr.,And the principal is Yu Cheong Ning Lawrence Dr. (Ed.D.). The sponsoring body of Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School is Seventh-Day Adventist Sch. Org. Ltd. and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School strives to provide a Christian holistic education to our students that will assure them of a balanced spiritual, intellectual and physical development. The school Discipline and Guidance enables them to grow healthily towards their full potential, to live a fruitful life and to benefit 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 Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Strive for Perfection, encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.

Admission Information

2022-2023

Class Structure

Form 1: 4 classes. Form 2: 4 classes.
Form 3: 4 classes. Form 4: 4 classes.
Form 5: 4 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 ).S.1 Admission Criteria: Admission is based 20% on the "Rank Order List"; 20% on conduct for the past two years; 20% on extra-curricular activities, services and awards; 40% on interviews (20% for Chinese and English abilities, 20% for Manners, Communication skills and self-care ability). Academic Performance over the past two years is for reference purposes.

2022-2023

Orientation Activities and Healthy Living

Apart from S.1 freshman training program, we have S.1 Parents' Meeting and English courses conducted by English teachers and missionaries from overseas. From a young age, a correct view of healthy lifestyle and appropriate dietary habits should be inculcated. All junior form students (S.1-S.3) are required to stay at school for lunch. In collaboration with the Parent-Teacher Association, lunch boxes are selected strictly under regulations of the Department of Health and following Biblical guidelines. Junior form students taking the compulsory subject of Home Economics will learn the principles of healthy eating. Our school organizes a three-day and two-night training camp for S.1 students to build up their team spirit.

2022-2023 Annual Fees

The tuition structure for Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $10280"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $10280"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $10280"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $8660"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $8660"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $8660"/year, lecture fee is $0.
The PTA dues are $60" per year.
Student union fee: $20".
The approved charge for non-standard items is $0 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, Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School has a total of 58 teachers and (not given) approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 79% 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 40% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 38% 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 7% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 53% of the total number of teachers in the school.

These data show that Tai Po Sam Yuk 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.Also, there are there are many 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, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 53% 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 Tai Po Sam Yuk 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, Life and Society, Chinese History, Religious Studies (Christianity), Putonghua, and Geography (S3)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Geography (S1-S2), Computer & Information Technology, Visual Arts, Music, Design & Technology, Home Economics, Physical Education, and English Reading Lesson

Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development (S4, S5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Chinese History, Geography, Religious Studies (Christianity), Health Management and Social Care, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Biology, and Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Economics, Business/Accounting & Financial Studies, Information & Communication Technology, Mathematics Extended Part Module I, and Physical Education

Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year

Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Life and Society, Chinese History, Religious Studies (Christianity), and Putonghua
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Geography, Computer & Information Technology, Visual Arts, Music, Design & Technology, Home Economics, Physical Education, and English Reading Lesson

Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, Religious Studies (Christianity), Health Management and Social Care, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Geography, Biology, and Physical Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Economics, Business/Accounting & Financial Studies, Information & Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Mathematics Extended Part Module I, and Physical Education

School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)

The school broadband has been upgraded to 1000GHz which greatly benefits e-Learning in the campus. All classrooms have been equipped with 86-inch interactive touch screen displays. The library now houses about 40,000 items, with over 36,000 being both Chinese and English books, e-Books or magazines and 4,000 items being audio-visual materials. The library system offers round-the-clock book search, calling and renewal services. All classrooms are equipped with split type air-conditioners, landline and wireless Internet access and visualisers. Facilities in the school include a Fitness Room, a spacious Hall, a Science (MML) laboratory, a Design (MML) Room, a Multi-Media Learning Centre, an Art and Design Room, a Campus TV station, 4 Science laboratories, 2 Computer rooms, a Music room, a Home Economics room, a Visual Arts room, a Youth Centre, a Multi-purpose room, and an elevator.

Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.

School Characteristics

School Management

School's Major Concerns:
Strengthen students' self-discipline, self-cultivation and willingness to help others

School Management Organisation:
The school has a school-based management and accountability structure. The School Management Committee is comprised of representatives from parents, teachers, alumni and professionals. Apart from setting the direction for development and allocating resources to facilitate improvement, the committee also supervises the financial management and administration of teaching and learning in the school. Administrative meetings, staff meetings and Parent-Teacher Association meetings are held regularly to provide sufficient communication channels among stakeholders. As a result, all teachers are involved in the planning and implementation of school policies.

Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The School Board consists of 17 members, including 10 members from the sponsoring body, 1 parent, 1 alumnus, 1 teacher, 2 community members, 1 professional and the Principal.

School Green Policy:
Our school educates students to love the earth and put our resources into good use following Christian values. We encourage everyone to lead a simple life and raise students' awareness of environmental protection and conservation issues. Our Environmental Protection Ambassadors have led the school in organizing different activities, for example, organic farming. Other activities include setting up classroom recycle bins for used paper and plastic bottles. The school has also established a policy requiring students to use reusable cutlery during lunch.

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Learning and Teaching Plan

Whole-school Language Policy:
We use English as the main medium of instruction and create a progressive English learning environment with a curriculum designed to match the proficiency level of each class. The school implements the "Quality Reading Program" to widen and enhance students' interest in reading and their ability to appreciate written works

Learning and Teaching Strategies:
Our school attaches great importance to English learning. Many native English-speaking teachers are hired to help create an authentic language environment for students. S.1 and S.2 students must join Chinese/English/Mathematics enrichment classes, free of charge. Every year, we conduct several overseas study tours and make tour scholarships available to students. To foster positive thinking, Invitational Education has been continuously implemented. As our school aims to foster interactive learning, we apply Brain-Based Learning and e-Learning methods in our classrooms in order to cater to different learning styles among students. Students are able to become proactive learners through group activities, discussions, the use of continuous assessments and other collaborative learning methods. In response to students' needs, the whole-person curriculum is designed specifically to work in line with normal lessons and extra-curricular activities (over thirty). This is regarded as an extension of classroom teaching so that a diversity of learning experiences can be gained.

School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. Students may choose a combination of subjects according to their interest and aptitude.
2. Curriculum highlights: Chinese History is a compulsory subject for junior forms. There are 13 electives available for senior forms. In response to social changes and students' needs, the school strives to develop high-quality school-based curricula. Subject teachers hold a level meeting once a cycle to share teaching inspiration and difficulties, to systematically explore different topics, and to design topic-related teaching materials.

Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Through collaborative efforts of other learning experiences, 3Rs Approach, extra-curricular activities and spiritual activities, students are nurtured in building up their moral and civic education development. Each form has a cross-subject curriculum linking generic skills and thinking skills. Reading curriculum in junior forms aim to equip students with self-learning skills, providing them with an opportunity to experience the joy of reading and self-learning. The course will encourage a positive reading habit among students and will help students apply self-learning skills and information technology knowledge in their self-directed reading. Also, cross-curricular teaching will help to improve students’ self learning skills and foster a culture of critical thinking to equip students with the knowledge to face society’s ever changing needs. To make e-learning part of students’ lives, Google classroom, eClass and Schoology have been adopted to maximize the effectiveness of teaching and learning. Our school has been regularly organizing different activities, such as teacher-student ball games and ‘We Can Run’. Psychological experts from different sectors are invited as speakers to the school’s assemblies. Also, our school clubs hold a variety of programmes both for teachers and students during school holidays.

Life Planning Education:
Our life-planning programme aims to help students understand God's will for them, as they plan their careers and further education paths. The school offers diversified sources of information so that students may make a wise choice in the future. In every level, we set different goals of development. In the lower forms, the aim is for students to understand their 'self' and interests, reviewing their academic performance so as to help them choose the subjects suitable for them in S.4. In the upper forms, the aim is to help students understand their learning interests and styles in order to make an action plan for their future.

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Student Support

Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
1. Targeted pedagogical skills; enhancement and enrichment schemes.
2. Co-Curricular Activities to enhance students' interest in relevant subjects organised by six academic departments.
3. Various scholarships set up for students with high performance, such as study tour scholarships, best improvement awards, etc. Please check the school website for details.
4. After-school remedial classes are offered to cater for learning diversity.

Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
The school’s Student Support Team is made up of our school’s Vice Principal, Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Head of Counseling Team, and the Social Worker. They are to propose, organize and implement the idea of integrated education in school. Related policies include a series of assessments, support services, designated social skills training, small group learning and special examination arrangements led by educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists and speech therapists. To take care of students’ learning needs, meetings between teachers and parents are also held on a regular basis.

Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Continuous assessment is adopted as an on-going, diagnostic, classroom-based process to measure students’ performance. Apart from the two examinations, we have a uniform test every two weeks to enhance students' learning motivation, etc. Moreover, examination arrangements are made for students with special needs, meeting the assessed need level. The school's repeating and promotion policy enables students to better prepare for public exams.

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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos

Home-School Co-operation:
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) was formed years ago. Parents and teachers work together closely and enthusiastically to organize different activities in and out of school. Respect and co-operation are the important elements in this association. We treasure the collaborative and mutual enrichment which allows a better parental understanding of the school while helping their children enhance their sense of belonging to our school.

School Ethos:
Our school takes a simple and transparent approach to all things, with warm relationship between teachers and students, learning together to "honor God and love others" and growing in the grace of the Lord.

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Future Development

School Development Plan:
1. Uplift moral education and uphold our Bible-based school principles.
2. Further boost the average score of HKDSE results.
3. Ensure every student has a chance to receive higher education.

Teacher Professional Training and Development:
The school has set up a fund to subsidize teachers who have served for five years or more and decide to work on a master's degree or above. A teacher or administrator will respectively receive $60,000 or $70,000 each in tuition subsidy. In addition, each teacher will receive $1,500 per year to take short-term courses to improve the quality of teaching. To enhance e-learning and teaching, teachers can choose to purchase a tablet computer with this subsidy. The school has three Teacher Development days in a year when there are various forms of teaching exchanges, group sharing and peer encouragement. In addition, teachers frequently attend seminars and workshops to keep up with the latest information and developments in education.

Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
To facilitate every student’s physical and mental development, the school has implemented the ‘Shining Star Programme’ to work along with OLE and the ‘NEWSTART’ programme. Students’ achievements and awards are saved as a comprehensive ‘Students’ Learning Portfolio’ using different means, such as Rainbow Award Scheme, OLE Portfolio and iPortfolio in eClass. Apart from improving students’ academic performance, the school also takes care of their needs in every aspect by organizing a variety of activities that help realize their potential. Our school has a Chinese Orchestra, a Marching Band, a School Choir, a Swimming Team and different sports teams. S.1 students must join an Aesthetic Education Porgramme (musical instrument or fitness). We also have various academic clubs, such as the Chinese Art and Culture Club as well as various sports clubs. By participating in these types of activities, students can develop their leadership skills, interpersonal communication skills and problem solving skills.

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