Po Leung Kuk Tang Yuk Tien College
Application for S1 admission:
The school accepts applications for S1 Discretionary Places and participation in the Central Allocation of Secondary School Places System.
Self-allocation and central allocation (Part A and Part B) places in 2024
| Form 1 | Secondary One places | Self-supporting places | Part A places | Part B places | Knock-in Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 132 | 40 | 6 | 78 | 8 |
Admission requirements, criteria and weighting:
- 50% Academic Achievement and Sub-Ranking Lists of Student Achievement provided by the Department of Education;
- 25% Interview performance;
- 25% Performance in extracurricular activities.
School Type
- District: Tuen Mun
- School Type: Subsidized
- Student Sex: Co-educational
- School Banding: Band 1
- Medium of Instruction: English as the main language
- School Religion: Not Applicable
School History
- Year of Establishment: 1987
- Sponsoring Body: Po Leung Kuk
- Aims of the school: To emphasize all five aspects of education and to develop students' potentials. Contribute to the society and cultivate a progressive new generation.
- School Motto: Love, Respect, Diligence and Sincerity
- Management structure: The school has a well-established administrative structure and is well managed with high efficiency. The school has been actively seeking additional resources and its achievements are evident to all, and have been highly evaluated by the ESR team of the Education Bureau.
- Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: Tong Chor-nam
- Current Principal: Cheung Ka Pong
Teacher Information
- Total number of teachers in the school: 54
- Percentage of teachers holding Diploma in Education : 94%
- Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 100%
- Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 44%
- Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 43%
Teacher seniority:
- Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 22%
- Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 7%
- Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 71%
Teaching and Learning
Language of Instruction:
The medium of instruction is mainly English.
The subject of Chinese Language Teaching and Learning from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Moral and Civic Education
English Language Teaching (ELT) subjects from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
(S1-S3): English Language, Mathematics, Geography, History, Computing, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Design and Technology
(S1-S2): Science, Home Economics
(S3): Introduction to Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Introduction to Business, Accounting and Financial Theory
Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 Literature and Literature subjects in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, Civic and Social Development, Tourism and Hospitality
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) subjects from S4 to S6 in the 2023-2024 school year:
English Language, Mathematics, Visual Arts, Economics, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Introduction to Business, Accounting and Finance, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education, Extended Mathematics Module (2)
School-wide language policy:
All subjects are taught in English, except Chinese, Chinese History, Putonghua, Moral and Civic Education, Civic and Social Development, and Tourism and Hospitality. Students can also enhance their confidence in communicating in English through a variety of activities such as English Day and English Drama. The school also emphasizes the importance of students' Chinese and Putonghua proficiency through various extra-curricular activities, such as singing contests and debating competitions, to enhance students' interest in language learning.
Tests and study adaptation measures:
In terms of assessment, students are tested and examined twice a year at Secondary 1 to 3 levels, and their performance in some subjects is assessed through continuous assessment and project learning. Some subjects are assessed through continuous assessment and project learning. For S4-5, there are two examinations throughout the year, and one examination for S6.
Class Establishment:
- Number of S1 classes in this school year: 4
- Number of S2 classes in this school year: 4
- No. of S.3 classes in this school year: 4
- Number of S4 classes in this school year: 4
- Number of S5 classes in this school year: 4
- Number of S6 classes in this school year: 4
School fees:
No Tuition Fee Payment
Po Leung Kuk Tung Yuk Tai Secondary School Yes or No
The school group Band is a few:
Ranking Estimate Band 1A
School Wind:
The school has a strong sense of belonging to its students, who are characterized by simplicity and harmonious teacher-student relationships. In addition to the Guidance Team and the school social worker, the school's Educational Psychologist also assists in providing psychological counseling support. In addition, the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program, the Class Teacher Guidance Program, Sex Education, Life Education, Adventure Activities and other preventive activities are all effective in helping students grow up healthily.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
The school emphasizes student-centered teaching strategies, with classroom design focusing on enhancing students' participation in the classroom, as well as implementing life-wide learning through co-curricular activities such as outdoor writing, field trips and study exchanges to help students broaden their horizons and enrich their learning experiences. In addition, the school has systematically established a theme-based learning framework in junior secondary schools to cultivate students' generic skills and the spirit of independent inquiry through cross-curricular theme-based learning. In recent years, the school has also been actively promoting the annual comprehensive review of academic subjects to strengthen professional exchanges among teachers and enhance the effectiveness of teaching.
Teacher professional training and development:
Last year, teachers of the school attended more than 2,692 hours of different training and refresher courses/workshops. Teachers continue to enhance their professionalism through training activities such as pedagogical research, peer lesson observation and collaboration, and sharing.
Whole School Participation Model Integrated Education:
The school has a small number of students with special needs. A Student Support Unit has been set up to assist the needy students. Support measures include social training groups, speech therapy services and individualized learning plans for needy students.
School facilities:
All rooms are air-conditioned. There are 4 laboratories, 1 computer room, Multi-media Learning Center, Student Activity Center, Library, Student Counseling Room, Leaders Room, Big Brother and Sisters Room, Parents' Resource Room, Auditorium, Covered Playground, Volleyball Court and Basketball Court. The new wing of the school was completed in August 2011. It is a four-storey building with a brand new covered playground, student union office, two meeting rooms, a performing arts podium on the first floor, a new staff room, a large multi-purpose activity room, two standard classrooms, and a green roof, etc. In recent years, the new wing and the old wing of the school have become more and more popular. In recent years, glass doors and air-conditioning have been installed in both the new and old covered playground wings.
School contact information:
- Tel: 24631766
- Fax: 24616900
- Email: [email protected]
- Web site:http://www.plktytc.edu.hk
- Address: School Building No. 4, Wu King Estate Estate Secondary School, Area 28, Tuen Mun, N.T.
- Webpage update: January 4, 2024
