Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School

Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School

Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School

School Type

  • District: Tai Po
  • School Type: DSS
  • Student Sex: Co-educational
  • School Banding: Band 2
  • Medium of Instruction: English as the main language
  • School religion: Christianity

School History

  • Year of establishment: 1956
  • School Sponsor: Seventh-day Adventist Education Organization (Hong Kong) Limited
  • Mission: The school is committed to providing a quality Christian education and to helping students develop a Christian character. This holistic approach to education ensures that students develop spiritually, intellectually and physically in a balanced manner, enabling them to realize their potential for the benefit of others and for the enrichment of the community.
  • School Motto: "Always do what is best".
  • Management structure: The school practises a school-based management and accountability system. The School Management Committee (SMC), comprising parents, teacher representatives, alumni representatives and professionals, not only sets the direction of the school's development and deploys resources to enhance the school, but also supervises the school's financial management, administration and teaching work. Under the School Management Committee, the School Administration Committee, the Staff Association and the Parent-Teacher Association are formed to provide opportunities for all stakeholders to participate in school affairs. All teachers of the school participate in the formulation of school policies and assist in their implementation.
  • Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: Cham Chi Fan
  • Existing Principal: Yu Cheung-ling

Teacher Information

  • Total number of teachers in the school: 58
  • Percentage of teachers holding Diploma in Education: 79%
  • Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 100%
  • Percentage of Teachers with Masters/Doctoral Degrees: 40%
  • Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 38%

Teacher seniority:

  • Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 40%
  • Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 7%
  • Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 53%

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, Life and Society, Chinese History, Religion (Christianity) and Putonghua

English Language Teaching (ELT) subjects from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:

English Language, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Computer and Information Technology, Visual Arts, Music, Design and Technology, Home Economics, Physical Education, and Reading.

Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 Literature and Literature subjects in the 2023-2024 school year:

Chinese Language, Civic and Social Development, Chinese History, Religion (Christianity), Health Management and Social Care, Tourism and Hospitality, Visual Arts, Geography, Biology and Sports

Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) subjects from S4 to S6 in the 2023-2024 school year:

English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Economics, Introduction to Business/Accounting and Finance, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Extended Maths Module 1 and PE

School-wide language policy:

English is used as the main medium of instruction, and a progressive English learning environment is created for each class according to the English level of the students, with a corresponding curriculum designed to match. The school has fully implemented the Quality Reading Program to broaden and enhance students' interest in reading and their ability to appreciate works of art.

Tests and study adaptation measures:

In addition to the two examinations, there are also continuous assessment and standardized tests to cultivate students' habit of continuous learning. Diversified learning modes are provided to enhance students' interest in learning, and special examination arrangements are made for students with special learning needs. The school's retention policy helps students to make the best preparation for public examinations.

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:

  • S1 (S1) Tuition Fee for School Year 2022-2023: $10280
  • S2(S2) Tuition Fee for School Year 2022-2023: $10280
  • Tuition Fee for Secondary 3 (S3) in the 2022-2023 school year: $10280
  • Tuition fee for S4(S4) in the 2022-2023 school year: $8660
  • S5 (S5) Tuition Fee for School Year 2022-2023: $8660
  • Tuition fee for S6 in the 2022-2023 school year: $8660

Tuition Fee Remission: The school provides free or 1/2 tuition fee remission. Needy students (including students from families on Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) and students receiving financial assistance from the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) of the Working Families and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFA)) may apply for fee remission.

Application for S1 admission:

The school accepts applications for S1 Discretionary Places and participates in the Central Allocation of Secondary School Places (CASPA). Admission criteria for S1 students: 20% for the ranking of the "Secondary School Admission Ranking List"; 20% for the conduct results within two years; 20% for extra-curricular activities, services and awards; 40% for interviews: 20% for Part A (Chinese and English language proficiency), 20% for Part B (Overall performance: courtesy, daily coping and self-care skills); School results within the last two years (for reference).

Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School

The school group Band is a few:

Ranking Estimate Band 2C

School Wind:

The school has a simple atmosphere, with close relationships between teachers and students, who learn together to "honor God and love others" and grow in the love of the Lord!

Learning and Teaching Strategies :

The school has always emphasized on English learning and has been employing extra foreign English teachers for many years to create a good English environment for students. The school provides Chinese/English/Mathematics intensive and advanced classes after school for students from S1 to S2. The school organizes overseas study tours every year and offers study tours and scholarships. The school continues to promote a positive culture, and continues to implement "Inspiring Potentials (IE)" learning. The school's teaching is diversified, emphasizing Brain-Based Learning and eLearning. Many subjects are taught in a collaborative learning mode, with group discussions and special activities to enable students to become active learners, and continuous assessment is used to support teaching. In addition to the eight Key Learning Areas (KLAs), there are also project-based learning, interdisciplinary learning, STEAM and more than 30 extra-curricular activities to provide students with a comprehensive, structured and diversified learning experience, and to enhance students' interest in and effectiveness in learning.

Teacher professional training and development:

The school has set up a fund to subsidize teachers who have served for five years or more to study for a master's degree or above, each teacher will receive a tuition subsidy of $60,000 per course, while the director will receive $70,000 per course; they can study for a maximum of two master's degrees or above. In addition, each teacher receives a study grant of $1,500 per year to take short courses to improve teaching quality. To enhance e-learning and teaching, teachers may choose to use the study grant to subsidize the purchase of tablet computers. There are three days of Teacher Development Day for various forms of teaching exchanges, group sharing and peer review. In addition, teachers often attend seminars and workshops to keep abreast of the latest information and trends in education.

Whole School Participation Model Integrated Education:

The School's Student Support Team, comprising the Deputy Head of Academic Affairs, the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, the Guidance Officer and the School Social Worker, is responsible for planning, co-ordinating and promoting the whole-school approach to IE. Support measures include assessment and training by Educational Psychologist, Speech Therapist, support services by Clinical Psychologist and Occupational Therapist. There will be classroom group learning, social training groups, special examination arrangements both inside and outside the school. In addition, supportive advice and timely training will be provided to teachers in the school, and meetings will be held with parents to follow up on the progress of the students in order to cater for their learning and development needs.

Educational support for non-Chinese speaking students:

The School provides additional support for admitted NCS students to learn Chinese: providing after-school Chinese learning support; employing additional teachers/teaching assistants to support NCS students' Chinese language learning; arranging intensive Chinese teaching modes (e.g. pull-out learning on a need basis, small group learning, etc.); developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting teaching materials; and organizing cultural integration activities. Apart from Chinese Language, some subjects using Chinese as the medium of instruction have also been adapted to facilitate students' learning.

School facilities:

The network speed has been upgraded to 1,000GHz, creating a practical platform for e-learning. 86-inch interactive touch screens have been installed in all classrooms, and the library has a collection of about 40,000 items (including over 36,000 Chinese and English books, e-books, magazines, etc., and 4,000 audio-visual materials). The library system provides 24-hour book search, reservation and renewal services. All classrooms are equipped with split-system air-conditioning, fixed-line and wireless networks, and physical projectors. There is also a fitness room, auditorium, multimedia science lab and design room, multimedia learning room, design and technology room, campus television, four labs, two computer labs, music room, home economics room, visual arts room, youth center, multi-purpose room, and elevator.

School contact information:

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) System consists of two phases: Discretionary Places Allocation (DP) and Central Allocation (CA).
Discretionary places refer to S1 places reserved by schools for self-admission of students. Government, aided and caput secondary schools are allowed to reserve S1 places not exceeding 30%, while DSS secondary schools are allowed to reserve S1 places exceeding 30%.
The application period for the 2024 Discretionary Places is from January 2 to January 16, 2024. All secondary schools participating in the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) System (participating secondary schools) will accept applications during the same period. Parents of current Primary 6 students participating in the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) will receive two copies of the Application Form for Secondary 1 Discretionary Places in early December 2023 through their children's elementary school.
Parents may refer to the "Handbook on Application for Secondary One Discretionary Places", or visitEducation Bureau(https://www.edb.gov.hk/) or call: 2891 0088 for a list of schools through the Education Bureau's automated telephone enquiry system.
Parents can submit applications in paper form or through the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) e-Platform. Once an application is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn, canceled or changed.

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Parents can only apply for a maximum of two participating secondary schools for their children. Note: Applications for Discretionary Places from more than two secondary schools, whether submitted in paper form or through the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) e-platform, will be considered invalid.
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