Kowloon City
Tang King Po School
Address: 16 Tin Kwong Road
Tel: 27125171
Email: info@tangkingpo.edu.hk
Fax: 27137727
URL: http://www.tangkingpo.edu.hk
How to travel to Tang King Po School
Public Bus Routes: 2A, 3B, 5, 5A, 5C, 5D, 9, 11, 11K, 11X, 12A, 13D, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 26, 28, 75X, 85, 85B, 85C, 93K, 98C, 101, 107, 108, 111, 116, 203E, 296C, 297, 796C, 796X;
Mini-Bus Routes: 2, 2A, 13, 27M, 28M, 105;
MTR: To Kwa Wan MTR Station Exit B.
About
Tang King Po School is a Aided Boys secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1953. The school is located in Kowloon City, and covers an area of approximately 17000 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Kong Che Chiu Fr,And the principal is Chau Lai Ming Dr undefined. The sponsoring body of Tang King Po School is Society of St. Francis de Sales, alias Salesians of Don Bosco and is a Catholicism school. The mission of the school: "The school upholds the spirit and practice of 'Preventive System of Education' advocated by Don Bosco, the Holy Founder of the Society of de Sales. It aims to provide an all-round Christian education for students so that they can live out the school motto ‘To be good and be a good role model for others’. Apart from meeting the needs of society, the school hopes to nurture students to become good citizens as well as committed Christians."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 Tang King Po School Adhering to the school motto of To be good and be a good role model for others, 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: 5 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 ).Potential Secondary One students have to attend a face-to-face interview. Our criteria of selecting students are as follows: academic performance-60%, conduct-20%, performance in extra-curricular activities and others (e.g. special talents and skills, community services)-20%.
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
In late August, there is a S1 Orientation Day and summer bridging courses (Chinese, English, Mathematics). We promote health education in order to let the students earnestly practice what we advocate in our school and lead a healthy life. We have a "Month for Purifying the Body, the Heart and the Soul" every year. Activities held throughout this month purify students' heart and soul and enhance their personal health awareness. Also, we host a "Joyful Fruit Day", "Food and Nutrition Talks", "Sex Education Talks" and so on. Many students gain a lot from participating in these activities.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Tang King Po 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 $320".
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $320".
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $320".
The PTA dues are $50" per year.
Student union fee: $25".
The approved charge for non-standard items is Miscellaneous $300 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, Tang King Po School has a total of 72 teachers and 70 approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 95% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 99% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 67% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 36% 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 14% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 9% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 77% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Tang King Po School has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. more than 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 77% 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 Tang King Po 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, Putonghua, Religious Studies, Computer Literacy, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Integrated Humanities
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development (S4, S5), Liberal Studies (S6), Physical Education, Religious Studies & Ethics, Business Accounting and Financial Studies, Design & Applied Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Tourism and Hospitality, Health Management and Social Care, Physical Education (DSE syllabus)
Applied Learning Subjects: Interior Design, Computer Game and Animation Design, Health Care Practice
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, Chinese History, Putonghua, Religious Studies, Computer Literacy, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Integrated Humanities
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Physical Education, Religious Studies & Ethics, Business Accounting and Financial Studies, Design & Applied Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Tourism and Hospitality, Health Management and Social Care, Physical Education (DSE syllabus)
Applied Learning Subjects: Interior Design, Computer Game and Animation Design, Health Care Practice
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Church, School Hall, Library, English Language Laboratory, Chinese Language Laboratory, Demonstration Room, Geography Room, Visual Arts Room, Project Room, Students Activity Centre, Smart Classroom, 3 Computer Rooms, 6 Laboratories, Maker’s Space, Football Field, 2 Basketball Courts.
Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and accessible public information / service counter.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Units responsible for pastoral care will continue to have the strategies for differentiated instruction fine-tuned in order to enhance teachers' assessment literacy and the effectiveness of both learning and teaching.
2. Students' potentialities in different aspects can be developed, with their positive value system cultivated in the mean time.
3. The spirit of familial togetherness in Salesians can be further elevated by the units responsible for pastoral care, with the implementation of Don Bosco's preventive educational system being the common goal to be pursued and achieved.
School Management Organisation:
Our school comprises four parts: Management & Organization, Learning and Teaching, Pastoral Care & Student Development, School Administration. In order to formulate and implement strategic policies, the views of different stakeholders including the members in School Development Group will be collected. The effectiveness of existing work is periodically reviewed for improvement.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
To achieve a wider representation, the School Incorporated Management Committee comprises 15 members. They are 8 members assigned by the school's sponsoring body, the principal, teachers, parents, an alumnus and an external professional to manage the school and formulate strategic policies.
School Green Policy:
Our school has a green policy. Students' awareness of environmental protection has been raised in three ways: reducing and recycling waste, greening the campus and appreciating the nature, and encouraging teachers and students to save energy and reduce carbon footprint.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
The language policy of our school includes the following three aspects:
1. To match the students’ ability in learning through English, our school arranges some classes of students at the junior levels to learn through English in three specific non-language subjects; in the other classes at the junior levels, English is used as the medium of instruction in some of the class time in those three specific non-language subjects. Our school makes sure that when the students study at the senior levels, they will have a chance to choose to study those non-language subjects through English or Chinese.
2. To promote a reading culture among students, morning reading lessons are arranged. Our school also encourages students to join a wide range of language activities inside and outside school in order to enhance the quality of teaching and the learning effectiveness of the three language subjects, English, Chinese and Putonghua. With the collaboration of English, Chinese and other content subjects, reading across the curriculum is promoted.
3. Our school arranges various extended learning activities in the teaching of three specific non-language subjects, so as to meet the students’ ability and progress in learning through English, as well as their needs, interests and aspirations.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
To cultivate students’ ability to learn through making inquiries and foster their habit of self-directed learning, the delivery of differentiated instruction have been implemented at junior levels. Meanwhile, diversified learning modes, with e-learning covered, are also carried out in the classroom in order to enhance students’ motivation in learning, which can in turn make students more proactive in making continual improvements based on teachers’ feedback.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. In the 2022/2023 academic year, students of senior forms, with their own interest and ability taken into account of, can choose among three elective subjects and Applied Learning Subjects based on a wide range of options offered.
2. Curriculum highlights: At junior levels, the school-based curriculum has started being implemented in the following key learning areas: Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Humanities, Science and Design and Technology. Under the school-based curriculum, adaptations have been made to the teaching materials in order to have students of different abilities taken care of. To further extend students’ learning experiences, lessons on moral education are regularly arranged for students of all levels.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Moral & Civic Education: The aim of our moral education endeavours to promote a "Positive Culture" and a "Caring Culture". We build a positive ambiance and a caring culture of a "harmonious campus".
Reading: The school implements the 'Morning Reading Scheme' to help students build up a good reading habit. Reading classes are arranged for the two language subjects, Chinese and English. Besides, students are required to take part in various reading activities held by institutions and organizations outside school. Our teachers do book sharing sessions during lunchtime for our students. Besides, cross-curricular reading is implemented in our school.
Project Learning: Project-based learning across the curriculum is conducted at junior levels, covering various practical skills, with research methods, ways of analyzing data and skills of writing reports included.
Information Technology: There are three well-equipped computer rooms in our school to facilitate students’ learning. With the wi-fi network established in the whole school and the provision of tablets for students, learning can be conducted in an interesting and effective way. To further implement e-learning at school, we also plan to upgrade the relevant facilities in each classroom which will then be turned into a ‘smart classroom’.
Life Planning Education:
A wide range of career and life planning activities are implemented to help students of all levels plan their future better. For junior levels, students are made to learn more about themselves and different kinds of occupation through lessons on moral education and regular guidance from class teachers. Besides, talks and trial practice on the choice of elective subjects are also arranged in order to let them acquire the relevant information regarding the choice of subjects for their study at senior levels. To broaden senior students’ horizons, visits to different organizations and companies, and talks on different occupations are arranged for them. Moreover, some of the students are given opportunities to take part in the internship programmes at different kinds of companies, which can help familiarize them with the requirements for different occupations. To further prepare for their own future, students of senior forms can also join the mentorship scheme which enables them to inherit the good qualities of alumni. For S6 students who need to be provided with useful opinions and support regarding the options available to them for their future, there are arrangements for counselling and follow-up work so as to make them fully equipped for the release of DSE results.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
We have a special team of teachers taking care of the students with special education needs; we have employed professionals from the outside to support the students in need.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
We are committed to developing an inclusive culture through the Whole School Approach to support students with special educational needs. Resources are deployed to provide appropriate and diversified support to these students so as to enhance their learning and adjustment to the school life. We treasure home-school cooperation by establishing regular communication channels to facilitate parents’ participation in the formulation of support strategies for students with special educational needs.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Our teachers provide feedback regarding students' learning and assessment activities. They make good use of data to improve teaching and facilitate students’ learning. To cater for learner diversity, there are supplementary after-school lessons for our cream students, as well as tutorial classes for the weaker ones.Formal promotion meetings are held at the end of each school year to determine if a student can be promoted. Students who are conditionally promoted have to attend a self-study course during the summer holiday, pass the standard tests, and meet all the attendance and class performance requirements in order to get promoted.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
The Parent-Teacher Association promotes cooperation between parents and the school. Talks and workshops are held every year. This allows the parents to know well about the techniques on child rearing. There are two parents' days every school year for parents and teachers to discuss face-to-face the students' academic performance and personal growth. Apart from the yearly publication, monthly newsletters are regularly sent to the parents by the Parent-Teacher Association, so that the parents can better understand our school. When there is a need, eClass Parent App messages will be sent to parents for prompt dissemination of information.
School Ethos:
Growing up in a supportive learning environment, our students are polite and well-behaved. We aim at creating a pleasurable and harmonious campus and cultivating students to achieve the goal 'To be good and be a good role model for others'. In the meantime, we strive to build up a caring and loving school culture. We require Secondary One students to have lunch at school and a wide range of activities are organized for them after lunch.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
To cater for learner diversity, increase students’ self-confidence and resilience, differentiated instruction will be implemented in 2022-2025. Our teachers are encouraged to attend workshops, seminars and professional development programmes.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
We highly value the development of our teachers so as to meet the development of the school. Three staff development days are held to cater for the major concerns of the school year. All subject panels enthusiastically practice "Collaborative Lesson Planning" and "Peer Class Observation". We encourage individual teachers to do continuing professional development and are willing to make necessary administrative arrangement to cater for their needs. Besides, through our sponsoring body's training program for new teachers, new teachers in our school can easily integrate themselves into our own team of professional teachers. To meet the need of the New Secondary School Syllabus and the new requirement of medium of instructions and catering for students with special educational needs set by the EDB, all of our teachers have their value added and their teaching effectiveness enhanced through getting continuing professional development.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
To ensure an all-round development of our students, besides providing more than 34 types of extra-curricular activities for them to participate in, our school has 13 Salesian Youth Groups and other self-governed students’ organizations like the Student Union, the Prefects’ Association and Rotary Youth Group. In addition, community events, charity activities and ‘multi-intelligence challenge’ camps are regularly organized for students who then can have their potential developed and life experiences enriched through participating in them.
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Others
One of our school's traditions is the provision of scholarships and grants to students every year. Scholarships and grants (over HK$500,000) are awarded annually to students who have outstanding academic ability and who demonstrate strength in multiple intelligences, whilst maintaining good conduct and behaviour. The awards for progress in academic studies and merits aim to give recognition to students who have displayed a positive attitude and made an effort to study hard during the year.
The school will work with full effort to help the students put into practice the messages about love learned from the Bible, so that the atmosphere of "serving God with happiness by caring about and serving others" can be sustained.