📚 Secondary ・ Tai Po
N.T. Heung Yee Kuk Tai Po District 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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N.T. Heung Yee Kuk Tai Po District Secondary School
Tai Po ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1981
📍 Address
Tai Yuen Estate Tai Po
📞 Phone
26643032
📠 Fax
26678085
✉️ Email
nthyktpdss@edb.gov.hk
⛪ Religion
Not Applicable
👩🏫 Principal
WONG Kwok Keung
📅 Founded
1981
🏷️ School Type
Gov't
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🎯 Mission
It is our vision to enable every student to acquire a balanced education in the domains of ethics, intellect, physique, social skills and aesthetics. We pledge to nurture our students to strive in the pursuit of knowledge and to be good citizens who are committed to shouldering their responsibilities towards families and society.
📚 Approach & Strategies
Our school strives to inculcate students’ positive learning attitude. Through the implementation of self-regulated learning, collaborate learning, lesson preparation and e-Learning strategies, we aim to enhance students’ participation in their own learning and enhance students' learning efficacy. Multiple assessment methods are adopted to assess students’ learning progress to achieve assessment as learning. To cultivate students’ reading habit, Reading across the curriculum is promoted through the collaboration of subjects in different Key Learning Areas and the implementation of reading award schemes. We also promote STEAM Education, implement various cross-curricular learning activities and organise after-school homework sessions for junior forms, tutorial classes and academic enhanceme…
💛 SEN Support
The school implements Integrated Education through a “whole-school approach.” The SEN Team is responsible for planning, implementing, and reviewing support work related to inclusive education, as well as formulating the school-based “Integrated Education Policy.” Team members include the Assistant Principal, social workers, educational psychologists, speech therapists, the SENCO, and SEN support teachers. The school flexibly utilizes learning support grants and external resources to provide appropriate support for students with special educational needs. The school arranges in-school assessments for students and assists students taking public exams in applying for relevant accommodations. The school-based social workers, educational psychologists, speech therapists, counseling psychologis…
🎨 Whole-person Learning
There are 24 clubs in our school, which can be classified into three main types: academic, interest, and service groups. Additionally, there are four Houses named "Intelligence," "Wisdom," "Health," and "Physique" that participate in various track and field, academic, social knowledge, and ball games competitions. Through these activities, students cultivate good morals and attitudes, develop skills, and inspire creativity, aiming for a balanced development encompassing "Dynamic," "Optimistic," "Creative," and "Connected to the World" to achieve a well-rounded education.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Ms. |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Mr. |
| principal_qualifications_experiences | (BSc, MEd, MSocSc, Teacher Certificate) |
| imc | Not Applicable |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | - |
| school_size | 6466 |
| sponsoring_body | EDB |
| school_motto | Strengthen the foundation, persevere in learning, strive for excellence. |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 51 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 94 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 63 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 75 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 12 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 8 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 80 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Putonghua (S.1-S.2), Mathematics*, Science*, Chinese History, Geography*, History*, Citizenship, Economics and Society*, Computer Literacy*, Design & Technology*, Home Economics*, Music*, Visual Arts* and P.E.* |
| 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 (Core & M2), Citizenship and Social Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Information & Communication Technology (S.5 & S.6), Chinese History, Geography, History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Design and Applied Technology (S.4), P.E., Applied Learning courses and Enhancement courses. |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Putonghua (S.1-S.2), Mathematics*, Science*, Chinese History, Geography*, History*, Citizenship, Economics and Society*, Computer Literacy*, Design & Technology*, Home Economics*, Music*, Visual Arts*, P.E.* |
| 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 (Core & M2), Citizenship and Social Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Information & Communication Technology, Chinese History, Geography, History, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, P.E., Applied Learning and Enhancement courses. |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| current_year_no_of_class_s1 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s2 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s3 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s4 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s5 | 3 |
| 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 | $100 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | $10 |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | SMI Fund: $200 |
| sc_others | ECA Fund: $155 (S.4 to S.6 only) |
| sc_remarks | Please refer to our school website (<a href="http://www.nthyktpdss.edu.hk)." target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.nthyktpdss.edu.hk).</a> |
| 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 ).Criteria and weightings for S.1 Discretionary Places:<br>Academic Performance 20%, Conduct 15%,<br>Talents in Arts and Sports 5 %, Performance and Participation in Extra-curricular Activities 5% <br>School / Social Services 5%; Interview 50%. |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | During the summer vacation, a welcome event for upcoming S.1 students and parents will introduce the S.1 Bridging Program, aiding students in adjusting to secondary school life swiftly. Details will be announced at S.1 registration. “Be Dynamic, Optimistic and Creative Connected to the community, the country and the world” program for S.1 students include sports, arts, and teamwork exercises like dart throwing and painting, promoting positive mindset, confidence, and perseverance. Abseiling training sessions will prepare students for challenges ahead. Student counseling initiative led by senior students will offer diverse activities for S.1 students, fostering school awareness and a sense of belonging. Within the Whole Person Development Committee, different teams provide activities and programs supporting students’ growth with a focus on positive values and character development for a health life style. |
| school_management_url | https://www.nthyktpdss.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=4 |
| school_major_concerns | 1. To strengthen generic skills and the sense of academic achievement through interdisciplinary learning.<br>2. To cultivate a healthy life through strengthening positive values and ethical dispositions. |
| school_organisation | We adopt school-based management for continuous school improvement through the joint efforts of the School Council, School Management Committee, School Development Committee, Parent-Teacher Association and Alumni Association. |
| imc_smc_mc | Please refer to our school website (<a href="https://www.nthyktpdss.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=4)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.nthyktpdss.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=4)</a> for detailed information about our SMC. |
| school_green_policy | Our school adopts school-based environmental policy aiming to enhance students’ environmental awareness, develop their environmentally friendly attitude, and promote green practices and environmental education so as to create a green campus. Environmental Ambassador Programme, talks, morning assemblies, extra-curricular activities, field trips and visits are organised to arouse students' awareness of environmental protection. We also adopt various measures to save energy and reduce wastes by the recycling programme. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | https://www.nthyktpdss.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=5 |
| language_policy | Our school adopts Chinese as the teaching medium for effective learning and teaching. Strategies such as Language across Curricula, and small-class and group teaching are deployed so as to consolidate students’ English proficiency for further study and enhance student' learning efficacy in English. In addition, a wide array of English learning activities are organised to pique students’ interest in learning English. They include English Morning Assemblies, English Debate, Drama, Puppetry, English Performances, and Quizzes. The Native English Teacher Scheme and after-school English tutorial classes are arranged as well. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Please access school webpage (<a href="https://www.nthyktpdss.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=5)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.nthyktpdss.edu.hk/tc/content.php?wid=5)</a> for more information on electives learning areas / groups, subject arrangements, etc.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: To enhance students' language and mathematical abilities, to broaden their knowledge, to develop their critical thinking, self learning and collaboration skills. To widen students' exposure to values education and other learning experiences which suit their study needs, interests and abilities and to better equip students for further studies as well as meeting the needs of an ever-changing society. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | Reading schemes and numerous cross-curricular reading activities are implemented to promote reading culture. Self-regulated Learning, collaborative learning, e-Learning, and STEAM Education are also promoted to enhance students' participation and learning efficacy and hence the effectiveness of learning and teaching. Various kinds of activities are also held to foster students' correct values and positive attitude towards life. |
| life_planning_education | Our school adopts a whole school approach to promote career and life planning (CLP) education. Through various learning activities, we inspire students to recognize their aspirations, abilities, and interests, thereby setting goals and planning their own paths. The school provides students with group and individual counseling, supporting students flexibly with diverse activities. Additionally, a Career Planning Resource Centre is established to allow students to access the latest information on further education and employment, assisting them in effectively planning for the future and making well-informed choices for themselves. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | The school implements small class and group teaching, making adjustments in curriculum, assignments, and evaluations, as well as employing strategies like collaborative learning and e-learning to address students’ learning differences. The school provides a range of services for newly arrived students, including Cantonese and English language classes, activities introducing the community and Hong Kong culture, and dedicated teams comprising speech therapists, psychologists, and social workers to support students with special learning needs. Furthermore, the school promotes a Healthy School Programme to comprehensively address students’ growth needs. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | One term test and one examination are conducted per school term. In addition, diversified continuous assessments are carried out for students, which include quizzes, discussions, presentations, practical work, etc.<br>Small group teaching is adopted in the subjects of Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and Citizenship and Social Development. Also, after-school tutorial classes and supplementary lessons are organised for students to support their learning. |
| home_school_co_operation | 1. Better communication and mutual trust between parents and teachers and parents and children can be enhanced through various kinds of activities held by the PTA.<br>2. Parent representatives for the SMC are elected so as to reflect the parents' views.<br>3. Parent Education is promoted through talks, workshops and parents' groups. |
| school_ethos | We lay great emphasis on students' behaviour and conduct. We adopt the "Co-class Teacher System" from S.1 to S.6, which provides better support for individual students. With the concerted efforts of all teams/committees in the Whole Person Development Committee, various student support programmes and activities are organised according to students' needs at different stages of personal growth so as to inculcate students as responsible citizens. Counselling Team is set up to help students and the "One Student One Duty" Scheme has been launched. Also, 2 social workers from the International Social Services Hong Kong Branch station in school to provide professional advice for students. <br>All S.1 students must participate in uniformed group activities to foster students' self-discipline, adherence to rules, and spirit of service. S.1 students are also required to stay for lunch at school and participate in the school's diverse S.1 adaptation activities. Additionally, a peer counseling program is in place to ensure comprehensive care and support for the growth of S.1 students. |
| future_development_url | https://www.nthyktpdss.edu.hk/attachment/news/newsPdf/1641117920csGRi.pdf |
| school_dev_plan | 1. To strengthen generic skills and the sense of academic achievement through interdisciplinary learning.<br>2. To cultivate a healthy life through strengthening positive values and ethical dispositions. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | Our school encourages peer lesson observation, cooperative teaching of teachers and open lessons. We provide numerous resources to help teachers to pursue continuous professional development and keep up with the latest developments in the field of education. We organise Staff Development Days and take part in joint-school Teacher Symposium to enhance learning and teaching effectiveness. We provide support for newly-joined teachers through mentorship scheme so that they can better adapt to a new school environment. |