Yuen Long
Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School
Address: Phase II Tin Yiu Estate Tin Shui Wai
Tel: 24450967
Email: tswgss@edb.gov.hk
Fax: 24463766
URL: http://www.tswgss.edu.hk
How to travel to Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School
Bus: 69M/X, 264M, 265B, 265M, 969, 269B/C/D, 276A;
Light Rail: 751, 705, 706, 761P;
MTR: Tin Shui Wai Station
About
Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School is a Gov't Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1990. The school is located in Yuen Long, and covers an area of approximately 5400 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is CHEUNG Hau-yee, Rio (PEO(SA)) Ms.,And the principal is KWOK Kin-wa Mr. (Bachelor of Science (Hon), Certificate of Education). The sponsoring body of Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School is HKSAR Government and is a non-religious school. The mission of the school: "undefined"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 Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School Adhering to the school motto of Please refer to the Chinese version., encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
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 ).Our school will interview ALL applicants. The admission criteria and weightings are:
1. Interview performance (Chinese and English capability) 30%
2. EDB Rank Order 50%
3. Performance of ECA and Service in Primary School 20%
4. Conduct B or above
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
To facilitate students proceeding to S1 to accommodate the new school environment and study life, our school organises various activities or bridging programmes for these students during the summer vacation. They are Orientation Day, English Bridging Course, Self-Regulated Learning Bridging Course, Study Skills Bridging course, Development Camp, Students' Orientation Day and Parents' Orientation Day. Students understand the importance of balanced diet, physical and mental well-being through Life Education, Healthy School Programme, and cross-curricular activities, including Adventure-Ship, SportACT Award Scheme, Fruit Day. Moreover, talks, workshops, and adventure training help students deal with emotion and stress.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Tin Shui Wai 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 $55 per school year per year.
Student union fee: $15 per school year.
The approved charge for non-standard items is $150 per school year per year.
Other charges/fees: Extra-curricular Activities (S.4-S.6) $148 per school year.
^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, Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School has a total of 55 teachers and 55 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 35% 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 13% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 5% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 82% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. there are many 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 82% 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 Tin Shui Wai 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, Mathematics (S.1), Life and Society, History (S.1), Chinese History, Geography (S.1), Computer Literacy (S.1), Putonghua (S.1, S.2), Business Fundamental (S.2, S.3), Design & Technology, Project-based Learning (S.1), Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Life 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, S.5), Liberal Studies (S.6), Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Design and Applied Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Life Education
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 (S.1, S.2), Life and Society, Chinese History, History (S.1, S2.), Geography (S.1, S.2), Computer Literacy (S.1, S.2), Integrated Science (S.1, S.2), Putonghua (S.1, S.2), Business Fundamental (S.2, S.3), Design & Technology, Project-based Learning (S.1), Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Life 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, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Design and Applied Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Life Education
English as the medium of instruction:English Language
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
There are Lecture Rooms (150 seating), Learning Resource Centre & Self-regulated Learning room, Hall, Mini-hall, STEAM Laboratory, e-Learning Centre, English Corner, Chinese Corner, Mathematics room, Liberal Studies Resources room, Physics Laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory, Biology Laboratory, Integrated Science Laboratory, Design and Technology room, Art room, Music room, Multi-use activity centre, Dance room, Careers counselling room, Discipline room, Counselling room, Social Worker room, Conference room, Study room, Sick room, Parents and Teachers Association Centre, Student Union office, Staff Common Room, Open and covered Playgrounds and Green Garden.
Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
1. Enhancement of students' multiple generic skills.
2. Enhancement of students' Self-management Capability.
School Management Organisation:
The School Management Committee was established in 1999 with a view to achieving efficient and effective school management. The committee comprises the chairperson, a PEO from EDB and members include the Principal, teacher representatives, parent representatives, alumni representatives and independent members.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
The School Management Committee is to manage, administer and operate the school. To ensure transparency and accountability, the SMC ensures that school policies are drawn up and made known to the school members; the School Development Plan, Annual School Plan and School Report are timely prepared. The SMC plays an important role in monitoring, evaluating and helping with the sustainable development of the school.
School Green Policy:
Our school has a wind - PV hybrid streetlight for energy saving and educational purposes. Policy on proper use of air-conditioning is implemented. Reducing Plastic Usage Scheme, Uniform Recycling and Project on ‘Price of Conservation’ are adopted as green policies. Through these activities, students are educated to live a green life. Our students also participated in The Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change Ambassadorship Scheme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, A Plastic Ocean: Screening and Forum, Visit Mai Po and Hoi Ha Marine Life Centre, DIY Eco-Enzyme Detergent, Ocean Park Conservation Alliance, Student Environmental Protection Ambassador (SEPA) Scheme.
Details: http://www.tswgss.edu.hk/
Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
- Language-across-the-Curriculum (LAC) Approach from S1 to S3: Math, Geography, History, Geography, Integrated Science, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- To adopt Chinese or English as MOI for Senior form students according to students' language proficiency.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
- The school puts emphasis in all-rounded development in five different dimensions, namely moral, intellectual, physical and social, as well as bi-literacy and tri-lingualism to foster students’ abilities in writing, reading, listening, speaking and critical thinking, etc;
- School-based Curriculum and various learning activities are designed for the cultivation of multiple intelligence of students
- To enrich English Learning Environment, monthly English Speaking Events organised (S.1–S.6). For example, Mid-Autumn Festival; Halloween; Inspirational people; Christmas; Valentines Event; Easter Egg Hunt; Superheroes; World Cultures. Moreover, Inter-class Competitions; Inter-house Drama Competition; Story Telling; Drama Appreciation; Motto Writing and Quiz are also organised.
- Project Learning, Self-regulated Learning, Subject-based Self-regulated Reading Scheme, 'Language Across the Curriculum' are implemented.
- Pre-lesson Assignments and Graded Exercises are designed to cater for learners' diversity.
- Free English Tutorial and Life Planning Mentorship Programme for S.3 - S.4 Underprivileged Students and Free Online English Speaking Programme for
S.3 - S.6 Students are organized by Wah Yan College Alumni.
- 5-day Academic Festival is to strengthen Cross-curricular Extended Learning outside Classroom and develop students' Generic Skills.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Senior form S.4 students can choose 3 elective subjects out of 11 subjects.
2. Curriculum highlights:
(1) The school promotes Self-regulated Learning and caters for the diverse needs, interests and abilities of learners with the implementation of policies including pre-lesson assignments, academic reflections, graded exercises, self-regulated Learning, e-learning and challenging questions.
(2) Life Education lessons are designed to develop students’ generic skills and help them build a positive and optimistic attitude in life.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. Moral and Civic Education: Towards Values Education
2. Reading to Learn: Towards Reading across the Curriculum
3. Project learning: Towards Integrating and Applying Knowledge and Skills across Disciplines
4. Information Technology for interactive learning: Towards Self-directed Learning
Life Planning Education:
1. To increase and deepen students’ understanding of the importance of careers life planning for their future education and employment by designing, expanding and refining the school-based life planning curriculum.
2. Through participating in CRE activities and gaining actual work experience, guided work experience, outside-school career-related experience and career-related experience within school, students engage in quality reflection in which students are able to set realistic and achievable goals for life and pave their way to enter the world of work.
3. With the implementation of the school-based careers life planning curriculum, class teachers and subject teachers shoulder their responsibility in educating students the importance of careers life planning and in making well-informed choices for future education and employment.
4. By organizing the school-based "Career Expo" and "Mentoring Programme" to increase students’ exposure to different industries and professions. With a better understanding of the world of work, students are more able to set up their goals in life and enhance their job readiness.
5. To invite NGOs and the business sector to organize talks to introduce the importance of careers life planning in whole-person development to students, teachers and parents.
Details: http://www.tswgss.edu.hk/
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
1. Small group teaching is implemented in English classes according to students’ learning abilities and by which to cater for learners' diversities.
2. Two class teachers in Junior form to take good care of every student.
3. Counseling Prefects Scheme aims to handle students with emotional needs.
4. Academic Prefects and English Ambassadors Scheme aim to build the learning and mentoring atmosphere among peers. Senior form students help junior form students solve difficulties in learning.
5. “STAR Programme” (S.1-S.3) aims to strengthen students' knowledge transfer on Chinese, English, Mathematics and Liberal Studies. It also cultivates habits of self-learning, lessons preparation and handing in cross-curricular homework.
6. Cross-curricular Graded e-learning lesson aims to provide students English Self-learning exercises and platform.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
The school develops an inclusive school culture, enhance the understanding and acceptance of students with special educational needs (SEN) by school personnel, students and parents.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
In measuring student performance, the school uses several major modes of assessment: uniform tests, examinations and continuous assessment includes quizzes, project works and assignments, etc.
Details: http://www.tswgss.edu.hk/
Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
The school communicates with parents through various channels, such as Parents’ day, the School Newsletters and PTA meetings. In addition, PTA initiated a Parent Volunteer Group which supports extra curricular activities.
School Ethos:
Under simple school ethos, a harmonious campus is created by the concerted efforts of teachers and students. The Academic Prefects, Counselling Prefects and Mentorship Scheme help to build up a caring culture in school effectively. Leadership training programme, Volunteer Scheme and a wide variety of Other Learning Experiences (OLE) classes promote the whole-person development of students.
Details: http://www.tswgss.edu.hk/
Future Development
School Development Plan:
The Areas of Concern for 2022/23 are:
1. Enhancement of students’ multiple generic skills.
To enhance students' multiple generic skills through cross-disciplinary and Cross-committee in Project-based Collaboration, Academic Festival and After School Extensive Learning Training.
2. Enhancement of students’ Self-management Capability
To enhance students’ self-management capability through goal-setting, interpersonal skills, career and life planning of students, leadership training and campus optimization campaign.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Besides school-based Staff Development Day and joint-school Staff Development Day, teachers are encouraged to participate in training courses, workshops and seminars so as to advance the efficacy in teaching and pastoral care.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
A total of 29 clubs and interest groups allow students to achieve both physical and mental well-being in various fields like subjects, social services, sports and recreation.
Details: http://www.tswgss.edu.hk/
Others
Our students attained High School Category Merit Award in Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Educations "Hong Kong Biological Literacy Competition". Various composition awards have also been presented.
Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival:1 First Runner-up, 1 Second Runner-up in Solo Speaking in the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (English Speech): 1 Second Runner-up in Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (PTH Speech).
Debate Competition: The 3rd Dragon Cup Government Secondary School Multi-Angle Debating Competition 1st Runner-up: Hong Kong Secondary School Students Speech Contest "Dream Cup" Cantonese Junior Secondary School Group 3rd Runner-up.
Technology: Hong Kong RC Model Car Rising Stars Competition 2021 Champion, Hong Kong RC Model Car Rising Star Competition 2021-STEM Online Workshop Quiz Competition Champion: Academic Science and Technology Sports - Remote Control Model Car Points Competition - Comprehensive School Achievement: Champion and Champion of the Highest Participation Award: Guided Tour Robot Image Design and the Naming Contest Excellence Award.
Our students are also talented in various fields like performing arts, e.g. Dancing, Sports, Technology, etc. Many of them have won awards and certificates at district, social services, regional and international levels. They have attained many outstanding awards in the Hong Kong School Drama Festival and in the field of Technology. (Please refer to the school website for more.)