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GCC&ITKD Lau Pak Lok Secondary School

GCC&ITKD Lau Pak Lok Secondary School
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💛 #Emotional Wellbeing 🏟️ #Rich Facilities

📰 School Stories

✨ Happy Index

Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)

20
Low

Secondary:10 indicators apply, 2 matched

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GCC&ITKD Lau Pak Lok Secondary School
Sha Tin ・ Secondary ・ Est. 1984
📍 Address
1 Chik Tai Lane Tai Wai Shatin
📞 Phone
26951158
📠 Fax
26026165
✉️ Email
info@lplss.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Not Applicable
👩‍🏫 Principal
Wong Wai Man
📅 Founded
1984
🏷️ School Type
Aided
👫 Gender
Co-ed

🎯 Mission

To help students to excel, to develop their strengths, and to realize their potential. To instill each student with civic education values and a sense of responsibility. To motivate students to learn and achieve all-round development so that each of them can contribute to society.

📚 Approach & Strategies

Based on the principle of ‘Life-long Learning and All-round Development’, our school facilitates the acquisition of knowledge, skills and morality in all our students, as well as develops their potential to the fullest, so that they will become the pillars of society. To keep abreast with the latest changes in curriculum, Citizenship, Economics and Society as well as Life and Society has been added to the junior forms’ curriculum to train students’ critical thinking and better prepare them for the New Senior Secondary (NSS) curriculum. e-Learning is conducted in order that students learn to apply information technology in their learning. Our school is committed to promoting artificial intelligence and self-directed learning to cultivate students' information literacy. We also implement va…

💛 SEN Support

Members of SST include the Vice-Principal, SENCO, teachers with SEN training, social workers, student counsellors and an educational psychologist. SST provides support to SEN students based on the “Whole School Approach” and “3 Tier Support Mode”. We collect and sort the data of the new form one SEN students and ask the EP to assess and identify the various types of SEN. We also have a referral system whereby suspected SEN cases will be assessed and given support with the approval of their parents. With flexible use of "Learning Support Grant and "Grant for Supporting NCS students with SEN" provided by the Education Bureau, we offer group training services for students with special educational needs. At the same time, we provide professional support for parents and teachers.

🎨 Whole-person Learning

全校學生分為四社,進行各項體育及比賽,如水運會、陸運會等,培養學生的團隊精神。另設體育、音樂校隊及學會合共三十八個,形式多樣化,滿足不同學生的需要。校內設有學生會、制服團隊等,讓學生發揮領袖才能。鼓勵學生參與各類型的校內及校外比賽、團體活動及社會服務,以提升同學的自信及成功感。

📋 School Data

All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.

title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc Mr.
title_of_principal Ms.
principal_qualifications_experiences (B.A., Cert. Ed., M.A., M.Ed., FCOLLT)
imc Established
school_size 7500
sponsoring_body General Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Tung Kun District
school_motto Knowledge and Virtue with Vigour
parent_teacher_association Yes
student_union_association Yes
school_alumni_association Yes
tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts 59
tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training 80
tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above 35
tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training 45
tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 43
tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 12
tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above 45
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 Chinese Language, Chinese History, History*, Geography*, Citizenship, Economics and Society* (S.1 - S.2), Life & Society (S.3), Computer Literacy*, Music, Physical Education, Home Economics (S.1 & S.2), Putonghua (S.1 & S.2), STEAM & Visual Arts
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 English Language
2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 Mathematics, Science* (S.1 & S. 2), Science* (S.3 including Physics, Chemistry & Biology)
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Aesthetic Development (S.4) & Physical Education
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 English Language
2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 Mathematics, Mathematics (Extended Part Module 1), Physics, Chemistry & Biology
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 Chinese Language, Chinese History, History*, Geography*, Citizenship, Economics and Society*, Computer Literacy*, Music, Physical Education, Home Economics (S.1 & S.2), Putonghua (S.1 & S.2), STEAM & Visual Arts
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 English Language
2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 Mathematics, Science* (S.1 & S.2), Science* (S.3 including Physics, Chemistry & Biology)
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Aesthetic Development & Physical Education
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 English Language
2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 Mathematics, Mathematics (Extended Part Module 1), Physics, Chemistry & Biology
current_year_no_of_class_s1 4
current_year_no_of_class_s2 4
current_year_no_of_class_s3 4
current_year_no_of_class_s4 4
current_year_no_of_class_s5 4
current_year_no_of_class_s6 4
sc_school_fee_s1 -
sc_school_fee_s2 -
sc_school_fee_s3 -
sc_school_fee_s4 -
sc_school_fee_s5 -
sc_school_fee_s6 -
sc_tong_fai_s1 -
sc_tong_fai_s2 -
sc_tong_fai_s3 -
sc_tong_fai_s4 $340
sc_tong_fai_s5 $340
sc_tong_fai_s6 $340
sc_pta_fee $100 (Received only once)
sc_student_union_association_fee $20
sc_charges_for_non_standard_items -
sc_others Electronic information, platforms, services fee $174 (S.1), $164 (S.2-S.4), $94 (S.5-S.6)
sc_remarks Small class teaching has been implemented among all core subjects in both junior and senior forms to cater for students’ learning diversity. 4 English Language classes are divided into 6 groups while 4 Chinese Language and Mathematics classes are divided into 5 groups in junior forms. For senior forms, 4 classes are divided into 5 groups in Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics.
oa_s1_admission 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 2026 ).The admission criteria are as follows: Rank Order List from the Education Bureau and academics results 30%, Chinese and English proficiency 15%, Interview Performance 35%, Conduct 15%, Non-academic performance 5%.
oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life Orientation activities include an Orientation Day for S.1 students and their parents, Bridging Courses (Chinese, English and Mathematics) for new S.1 students, Enrichment Classes, Self-directed Learning training, Peer Counseling Scheme, Homework Remedial Classes and S.1 Orientation Camp.<br>The Health Education Group promotes the importance of a healthy life through various seminars and exhibitions. The Tuck-shop Monitoring Group supervises the tuck-shop and the lunch arrangement for S.1 students. Our school also takes part in a number of sports schemes such as the School Physical Fitness Award Scheme to promote sports culture and a healthy life.
school_major_concerns “To nurture students’ self-directed learning in order to enhance their learning effectiveness” and “To develop students’ self-confidence and self-discipline in order to become law-abiding citizens” are selected as the major concerns of our school for the upcoming two years. We believe that establishing the appropriate curricula and teaching strategies could further strengthen our students’ determination of becoming a positive individual that constantly strives for improvement and excellence.
school_organisation Led by the Principal and two Vice-Principals, there is a clear management structure with the School Council playing a leading role in decision-making and policy-making. <br>Our school has established a Parent-Teacher Association, an Alumni Association and a Student Union.
imc_smc_mc An incorporated school board has been established, comprising members from the business community, the education sector, and professionals. The board deliberates on major policies, key concerns, and development initiatives to advance the school's progress. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the overall training compliance rate for the incorporated school board reached 100%, indicating that the school supervisor and all board members have fulfilled the soft targets for relevant training recommended by the Education Bureau.
school_green_policy The Environmental Conservation message is conveyed through visits and group activities. There are recycling bins on the ground floor to enable students to take part in conservation. There are also guidelines advising students to save energy and resources.
language_policy English is adapted in Mathematics and Science (in some classes of S.1 & S.2) as well as Mathematics and Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology in some classes of S.3 are using English as the medium of instruction (MOI). Other classes in junior forms will have extended learning activities in English. Some subjects in senior forms are also using English as the MOI.<br>In order to enhance students' language competency, apart from Putonghua lessons and various reading schemes, we organize drama competitions and take part in the HK Schools Music and Speech Festivals and Inter-school Debating Contests. The 4 full-time Native English Teachers play a leading role in organizing various English activities and conducting oral practice with students so that a language-rich environment is created. Different measures are deployed to foster biliteracy and trilingualism.
school_based_curriculum 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Apart from the 4 Core Subjects, there are 10 electives and an Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 for students to choose from. Students can choose to take 3 elective subjects in S.4.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: The Counseling Group and the National Education Group instill students with correct moral values.
major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum Our school puts heavy emphasis on reading, National education, values education, self-directed learning, as well as Information Technology. Project work and cross-curricular activities are promoted to develop students’ different generic skills and communicative competency. There are different reading schemes to promote reading and students are required to read books . There are also book exhibitions, online reading programs, library visits and talks by famous authors to build up the reading culture. For the National Education, our school holds morning assemblies, form teacher periods, assemblies, exhibitions and excursions both within and outside Hong Kong to open the eyes of students and encourage them to adapt a positive attitude. It also includes Flag-raising Days, The speech under the national flag and National Education Scheme.
life_planning_education Our school organizes a wide range of talks, visits, workshops and takes part in the Business-School Partnership Programme (BSPP) to help students have a better understanding of their future prospects and set their goals.
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity The Student Support Team (SST) is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of all support work regarding integrated education in the school. There is small class teaching in junior forms to better cater for each student’s individual needs and uniqueness. There are also after school tutorial classes, supplementary lessons and pre-exam study groups to give extra support to students. In addition, two form teachers in each of the junior forms provide support for the students, with an emphasis on reinforcing love and care for each individual.
support_for_non_chinese_students Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; appointing additional teacher(s)/teaching assistant(s) to support NCS students’ learning of Chinese; developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting learning and teaching materials; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment The school also places heavy emphasis on students’ learning progress and continuous assessment. We cater for students’ special needs during examinations. We help our SEN students to apply for special arrangements in public examinations, so that they can be assessed under fair conditions.
home_school_co_operation There is a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) to promote home-school collaboration. A Parents’ Night, Parents’ Day, different talks and sharing groups are organized every year so that parents and the school can closely keep in touch with each other.
school_ethos Our students are nurtured in a modest yet strict teaching and learning atmosphere with the emphasis on developing ethics, intellect, physique, social skills and aesthetics. We aim to equip our students with a healthy physical and mental spirit in order to become a responsible citizen and highly-functioning member of the society. To achieve this, there are different departments in our school which implement schemes such as the Award Scheme, Group Counseling, etc. We hope that our students can realize the spirit of our school ethos which is for students to have knowledge and virtue with vigour.

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