Wan Chai
Tang Shiu Kin Victoria Government Secondary School
Address: 5 Oi Kwan Road Wan Chai
Tel: 25736962
Email: vgs-email@edb.gov.hk
Fax: 25725344
URL: https://www.tskvgss.edu.hk
How to travel to Tang Shiu Kin Victoria Government Secondary School
The school is accessible by MTR, bus, mini-bus and other means of public transport.
About
Tang Shiu Kin Victoria Government Secondary School is a Gov't Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1933. The school is located in Wan Chai, and covers an area of approximately 3982.5 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is LEUNG Wing-shan, Magnolia (PEO(KGE)) Ms.,And the principal is LAI Ping-fai, Tony Mr. (B.Arts., Master, Cert. Ed.). The sponsoring body of Tang Shiu Kin Victoria Government Secondary School is HKSAR Government and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "It is our mission to provide students with equal opportunities to attend a balanced educational programme whereby schooling is considered a constructive and enjoyable process conducive to personal growth, and skills in problem solving are developed in preparation for challenges encountered in life."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 Shiu Kin Victoria Government Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Thorough, 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: 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 ). For details of the admission criteria and weightings for S.1 Discretionary Places, please visit the school website (http://www.tskvgss.edu.hk).
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
Orientation Days for S.1 parents and students are organized in the summer vacation so that they can easily adapt to the new environment. Bridging Programmes for Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics are ogranized to enhance students' learning effectiveness.
Healthy school life: The school tuck shop offers snacks and provides lunch boxes for students. Secondary One students are required to stay in school for lunch.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Tang Shiu Kin Victoria Government 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 $0.
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $0/year, lecture fee is $0.
The PTA dues are $70" per year.
Student union fee: $0.
The approved charge for non-standard items is SBM Fund: $50 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 Shiu Kin Victoria Government Secondary School has a total of 58 teachers and 56 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: 100% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 50% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 35% 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 5% 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 86% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Tang Shiu Kin Victoria Government Secondary School has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. 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 86% 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 Shiu Kin Victoria Government 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, Putonghua, Chinese History, Life and Society*, Visual Arts*, Design & Technology*, Technology and Living (S.1 ) and (S.2)*, Geography (S.1)*, Computer Literacy (S.1)*, Music (S.1)*, Physical Education*
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 (S.4 and S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Biology, Chinese History, Geography (S.4 and S.6), Economics (S.4), Design and Applied Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Applied Learning, Other Learning Experience
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics Extended Part
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Putonghua, Chinese History, Geography (S.1 and S.2)*, Computer Literacy (S.1 and S.2)*, Music (S.1 and S.2)*, Life and Society*, Visual Arts*, Design & Technology*, Technology and Living (S.1 and S.2), Physical Education*
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, Biology (S.5 and S.6), Chinese History, Geography (S.5), Economics (S.5), Design and Applied Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Applied Learning, Other Learning Experience
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, Mathematics Extended Part
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Our school facilities include a basketball court, a multi-purpose covered playground, a language room, a Student Activity Centre and a garden. All classrooms and the school hall are air-conditioned. LCD projectors have been installed in both the high-technology Multi Media Learning Centre, Information Technology Learning Centre and all classrooms. The eClass System is used for supporting the daily operation of school.
Accessible Entrance / Exit, Accessible Lift, Accessible Toilet, Accessible Public Information/ Service Counter, Visual Fire Alarm System, Accessibility Sign, Assistive Listening System, BFA Common Area.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Reinforcing self-regulated learning, strengthening language proficiency, learning through exploration.
2. Nurturing empathy, showing appreciation, creating a harmonious school environment.
School Management Organisation:
1. The School Management Committee, set up in 1999 and composed of different stakeholders, plays an effective role in setting clear direction and monitoring school policies.
2. The School Policy Committee and Crisis Management Committee contribute much to policy making as well as crisis management.
3. To facilitate an e-campus, the eClass system has been adopted for taking attendance and other daily operations in school.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Apart from the EDB representative and the Principal, our SMC includes two members from each of the following categories: parents, alumni, community members and teachers.
School Green Policy:
To cultivate students' green life and low carbon culture, we have implemented the Green Roof Project and promoted waste separation as well as energy saving activities.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Enhancing students' proficiency in English, Chinese and Putonghua is one of our major concerns.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
1. We inspire students to take a proactive role in learning by fostering a self-directed habit of organizing themselves for lessons.
2. The English Department effectively incorporated Drama in Education, which has proved to be very effective in enhancing students' language proficiency.
3. We promote quality life wide learning experience for students and help them develop a positive attitude towards learning.
4. We also implement a wide range of academic enhancement measures, including Academic Progress Award, Homework Award & Remedial Classes, etc.
5. We effectively promote environmental education.
6. Making full use of the CEG, we employ additional temporary teachers and clerks to enhance our effectiveness in learning and teaching.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X. We offer 10 elective subjects.
2. Curriculum highlights:
(i) Our school has adopted Drama in Education into our Junior Level English Language education since 2001. The curriculum encourages students to experience and explore through "real life" situations, providing different opportunities for language enhancement.
(ii) The school promotes Other Learning Experiences through formal and informal curriculum.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
Learning with Information Technology: e-learning platform is adopted to promote students' self-access learning, sharing and assessment. Project learning: To develop students' generic skills, we have assigned various projects for each subject. Moral & Civic Education: The Beihang University Affiliated School has become our sister school since 2006. All S.1 students will receive training in foot drills. Besides, a wide spectrum of activities incubating positive values in students are organized to promote moral and civic education. Reading to learn: Students are required to read extensively to widen their horizons and to share their learning experience with schoolmates through the PA system. Apart from the ERS, online reading programme (Chinese) is promoted among S.1-S.3 students to promote their reading habit. English Builder Online Programme helps enhance students' English Proficiency through self-access learning.
Life Planning Education:
'Career and life planning' is provided to all students in a whole-school approach. All pastoral care committees and subject departments would work together to provide career and life planning education and career guidance to students. Fostering whole person development of students through enhancing their awareness on career and life planning is our key objective. Life and Society lessons, individual and group guidance meetings, career-related talks, workshops, simulation games, class teacher lessons, visits, alumni mentorship scheme and work experience activities would be arranged to strengthen students’ knowledge and enhance their awareness on career and life planning. We also collaborate with NGOs in providing career-related experiences to students and life planning education training workshops for teachers.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
Gifted Education Training Programme as well as Enhancement & Remedial Programmes to cater for the needs of the students every year. We have made use of the funding from After School Learning Support Scheme and Diversity Learning Grant to support students in both academic and non-academic fields.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
To make full use of subsidy from the Education Bureau, we have specialised teachers and teaching assistants 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:
Continuous assessment helps to relieve students from examination stress.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Our "Parents-teachers' Association" was founded in 1993 and the school shares a very warm relationship with parents. Apart from the regular publication of PTA Newsletters, various activities such as parental education talks, interest groups, picnics, Respect Teacher's Day, voluntary service have been organized by the PTA.
School Ethos:
1. We enhance students' whole person development by instilling positive thinking and moral values.
2. We have launched a "Leap Programme", in which students set their own targets based on their individual needs at the beginning of the school year.
3. With the implementation of "My Career Plan", students set their career direction and learn to equip themselves for the profession.
4. Collaborated with the Beihang Affiliated School of the Sister School Scheme, we run aerospace model workshops to promote national education.
5. The Guidance Committee organizes the Big Brothers Big Sisters Scheme. S.3 to S.5 students are trained to provide peer counselling for S.1 students.
6. We offer various awards in recognition of students' achievements.
7. Our alumni have given generous financial support to run overseas and mainland exchange programmes, guiding them in their academic studies and character development.
8. We strive to develop students' sports and academic potential. Our students have attained outstanding achievements in various activities: winning championship titles in Inter-school Swimming Competitions, Inter-school Track and Field Competitions and capturing numerous awards in Drama Festival, Speech and Music Festival.
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
1. Reinforcing self-regulated learning, strengthening language proficiency, learning through exploration.
2. Nurturing empathy, showing appreciation, creating a harmonious school environment.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
To keep abreast of the latest development in academic structure and educational policies, teachers attend many seminars, workshops and courses.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Our school offers a wide range of Co-curricular activities for students. There are 26 school clubs under the following categories - academic, art, social service, leisure, religious, sports and uniform groups. A well-organized Students' Association provides leadership training activities for students. The four Houses – Red, Blue, Yellow and Green, develop students’ multiple intelligence through organizing a wide range of Inter-house competitions.
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