📚 Secondary ・ Yuen Long
Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
40
Average
Secondary：10 indicators apply, 4 matched
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Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School
Yuen Long ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1990
📍 Address
Phase II Tin Yiu Estate Tin Shui Wai
📞 Phone
24450967
📠 Fax
24463766
✉️ Email
tswgss@edb.gov.hk
⛪ Religion
Not Applicable
👩🏫 Principal
LAU Man Sze
📅 Founded
1990
🏷️ School Type
Gov't
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🎯 Mission
> We strive To provide a Positive Learning environment for Our students To develop their potentials. > We emphasize moral and intellectual education and cultivate in students a Positive attitude towards life. > We provide An all-round education and prepare students To be contributing and responsible citizens.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. To enrich the English learning environment and enhance students' English proficiency, the school implements a variety of learning activities, including whole-school English activities, inter-school speech competitions, and English debates among government secondary schools. Additionally, there are inter-class and inter-house competitions, such as English drama competitions, as well as English day camps, English poetry writing, and the "Wah Yan English Enhancement and Career Planning Training Course." 2. The school promotes project-based learning, self-directed learning, and subject-based self-study reading programs to cultivate students' spirit of independent learning. 3. Implementing diversified interdisciplinary learning activities, the school focuses on the dual development of cultu…
💛 SEN Support
The school aims to cultivate an inclusive school culture that promotes greater understanding and acceptance of students with special educational needs (SEN) among school personnel, students, and parents.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
A total of 31 clubs and interest groups allow students to achieve both physical and mental well-being in various fields like subjects, social services, sports and recreation.
📋 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 | (Bachelor of Social Science (Hon), Certificate of Education) |
| imc | Not Applicable |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | 100 |
| school_size | 5400 |
| sponsoring_body | Government |
| school_motto | (Please refer to the Chinese version.) |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 55 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 95 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 45 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 57 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 11 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 4 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 85 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Mathematics*, Citizenship, Economics and Society, History*, Chinese History, Geography*, Science*, Computer Literacy, Putonghua, Elementary Business (S.2, S.3), Design & Technology, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Life Education, STEAM |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus), Citizenship and Social Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Design and Applied Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Life Education |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Mathematics*, Citizenship, Economics and Society, History*, Chinese History, Geography*, Science*, Computer Literacy, Putonghua, Elementary Business (S.2, S.3), Design & Technology, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Life Education, STEAM |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus), Citizenship and Social Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Design and Applied Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Life Education |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 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 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s5 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s6 | - |
| sc_pta_fee | $55 per school year |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | - |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | $150 per school year |
| sc_others | Extra-curricular Activities (S.4-S.6) $155 per school year |
| sc_remarks | _ |
| 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 ).Our school will interview ALL applicants. The admission criteria and weightings are: <br>1. EDB Rank Order 50% <br>2. Interview performance (Chinese and English capability) 30%<br>3. Performance of ECA and Service in Primary School 20%<br>4. Conduct B or above |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | The school provides a rich variety of transition programs and activities to help incoming S.1 students adapt to the new learning environment and lifestyle. Through summer English courses, self-directed learning skills training, S.1 orientation day, and uniform team experience day, students are able to participate and prepare for the new academic year. Following the start of the school year, the school continues to organize S.1 adventure camp, life education lessons, healthy school programs, and interdisciplinary activities, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet and healthy living. Through various mental health activities and class management activities, students' overall development is promoted. These efforts help students establish healthy lifestyle habits. |
| school_management_url | http://www.tswgss.edu.hk |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.tswgss.edu.hk |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Optimization of students' multiple generic skills, developing reading literacy and enhancing the professionalism of teaching.<br>2. Optimization of students' self-management capability, cultivating a sense of patriotism and complementing a positive life. |
| school_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. |
| imc_smc_mc | The School Management Committee is responsible for the management, administration, and operation of the school. To ensure sufficient transparency and accountability, the committee must ensure that the school establishes policies and makes them known to the school staff. It should regularly prepare the school development plan and the annual school plan, formulate school reports, play a supervisory and evaluative role, and assist the school in its continuous development. |
| school_green_policy | Our school has a Wind/Solar Hybrid Street Light for energy saving and educational purposes. Policy on proper use of air-conditioning is implemented. "Reducing Plastic Usage Scheme" and adopting "Green Campus Program" are the green policies. Additionally, students participate in the "Environmental Ambassador Program" organized by the Environmental Campaign Committee, "Achieving Carbon Neutrality Student Ambassadors Training Scheme" organized by Education Bureau, "The Student Environmental Ambassador Program" organized by Ocean Park Conservation Alliance and visits to places like Mai Po. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | http://www.tswgss.edu.hk/ |
| language_policy | Language-across-the-Curriculum (LAC) Approach from S1 to S3: Maths, Geography, History, Science. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Senior form S.4 students can choose 3 elective subjects out of 11 subjects.<br><br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Our school focuses on cultivating students' self-directed learning and catering to the diversity of learning needs. The key strategies implemented include pre-class preparation, academic reflection, differentiated assignments, self-directed learning, and challenging questions in junior secondary examinations. To foster students' ability and attitude for self-directed learning, students fill out a "Learning Reflection" form, guiding them to review their successes and challenges during the learning process based on learning objectives, as well as to think about improvement methods and set learning goals. Differentiated assignments that provide challenges or answer guidelines tailored to the needs of students with different abilities. Our teachers have designed a school-based life education curriculum to help students develop a positive and proactive outlook on life. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | 1. National Security Education: Towards Values Education.<br>2. Reading to Learn: Towards Reading across the Curriculum.<br>3. Information Technology for Interactive Learning: Towards Self-directed Learning. |
| life_planning_education | 1. In line with the overall direction of "Life Planning and Career Guidance" in school, the school continues to design and gradually deepen certain school-based career planning courses.<br>2. Strengthening connections with external non-profit organizations, guiding students to understand the working world, and teaching students to engage in personal reflection after participating in "work-related experience" activities.<br>3. Through school-based career planning courses, enhancing the ability of class teachers and subject teachers to guide students in career planning, and guiding further education and career choices.<br>4. Through the school-based "Career Expo," students interact with professionals from different industries, and understand the current job market and paths to success, thereby setting life goals and preparing for the future.<br>5. Collaborating with external organizations to organize seminars and workshops for students and parents. |
| student_support_url | http://www.tswgss.edu.hk |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | 1. Chinese and English subjects conduct small group teaching based on students' learning abilities to address learning differences.<br>2. The junior secondary level has implemented a dual-class teacher system to support students' growth.<br>3. We promote programs for academic leaders, and English ambassadors, where senior students help junior secondary students solve learning difficulties, enhancing the atmosphere of learning and peer support.<br>4. The "Star Pursuit Program" is established for all S.1 to S.3 students to strengthen knowledge transfer in the three core subjects: Chinese, English, and Mathematics. It also cultivates students' habits of self-directed preparation and encourages timely submission of assignments, thereby improving learning effectiveness. <br>5. Each subject designs "differentiated assignments" according to students' learning needs, allowing students to complete tasks at different levels with varying degrees of guidance, thereby building their confidence. Layered electronic learning assignments are provided to offer students self-study practice in English and a platform for independent English reading. |
| 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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | In measuring student performance, the school utilizes several major modes of assessment: uniform tests, examinations, and continuous assessment, which includes performance in class, quizzes, project work, assignments, etc. |
| home_school_co_operation_url | http://www.tswgss.edu.hk/ |
| home_school_co_operation | The school maintains communication with parents through various channels, including Notice, Parents' Day, PTA meetings, PTA picnics, and PTA newsletters. Furthermore, the PTA has established a Parent Volunteer Group to support educational activities. |
| school_ethos | With the support of a whole-school participation model, our school has a simple and unpretentious atmosphere, fostering harmonious relationships between teachers and students. The dual-class teachers system in junior secondary, along with the academic leaders and counseling leaders programs, effectively establishes a caring campus culture. Additionally, various gifted programs, leadership training initiatives, volunteer service projects, and diverse learning experiences also contribute to promoting the holistic development of students. |
| future_development_url | http://www.tswgss.edu.hk/ |
| school_dev_plan | The Areas of Concern for 2025/26 are: <br>1. Optimization of students' multiple generic skills, develop the quality of reading and enhancing the professionalism of teaching.<br>The curriculum to foster the diversity of students’ needs is revisited. The generic skills of students will be strengthened formatively. Deepen learning in the area of reading will be achieved by broadening its scope and cultivating solid reading literacy. Learning effectiveness of students will be boosted with the enhancement of professional trainings for teachers.<br>Strategies include: restructuring computer technology classes with STEAM elements, integrating technology education with physical education, promoting “Reading to Learn” and Learning across Curriculum (LaC) activities, co-organizing workshops with different tertiary institutions and strengthening professional trainings for teachers to help maximize the learning effectiveness of students.<br>2.Optimization of students' self-management capability, cultivating a sense of patriotism and complementing a positive life.<br>Nurturing the positive values and optimistic attitudes of students to broaden their outlook on life. Improving their ability to balance life and manage emotions, establishing exercise habits, and promote healthy interpersonal relationships and life to emphasize the physical and mental well-being. Deepening the understanding of Chinese history, cultures, and national security to foster a sense of national identity and belonging.<br>Strategies include: organizing school-based life education programs, introducing positive thinking seminars and leadership trainings, participating in arts-and-sports activities and the “4Rs Mental Health Charter,” and national security education learning activities. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | 1. Our teachers participate in the annual "Government Secondary School Inter-school Teacher Development Day" and the "Self-Regulated Learning School Charter" organized by The Hong Kong Association of The Heads of Secondary Schools Limited. These events serve as valuable platforms for sharing self-directed learning and teaching strategies with network teachers, providing opportunities for teachers to grow professionally by learning from each other’s experiences and strategies and the collaboration and sharing of best practices.<br>2. Our school actively trains teachers to promote the development of e-learning and STEAM education, ensuring that teaching practices keep pace with contemporary educational trends. |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 37 |
| fac_school_facilities | 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, Physics Laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory, Biology Laboratory, Science Laboratory, Design and Technology Room, Visual Arts Room, Music Room, Multi-use Activity Centre, Dance Room, Careers Counseling Room, Discipline Room, Counselling Room, Social Worker Room, Conference Room, Study Room, Medical room, Parents and Teachers Association Centre, Staff Common Room, Open and covered Playgrounds, Mental Health Corner and TSWGSS Chinese Herbal Garden. |