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school_nameTai Po Baptist Public School
districtTai Po
school_addressKwong Fuk Estate, Tai Po, N.T.
school_type_1Aided
school_type_2Whole Day
medium_of_instructionChinese
school_tel26563933
school_fax26577361
school_emailtpbps@tpbps.edu.hk
school_websitehttps://www.tpbps.edu.hk
school_mottoBe humble, full of love, learn together diligently and strive for excellence.
school_missionBased on the love of Jesus, biblical truth and Chinese traditional spirit, our school motto is "Be humble, full of love, learn together diligently and strive for excellence. Our school aims to provide a harmonious learning environment, promote the moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual development of each student and cultivate students to become responsible and patriotic citizens.
sponsoring_bodyTai Po Baptist Church
student_genderCo-ed
commencement_of_operation_year1946
religionProtestantism / Christianity
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poa_school_net84
imcEstablished
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members60%
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcTsang Ka Shek
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMr.
name_of_school_headSiu Ting
title_of_school_headMs.
school_size4500
school_busYes
parent_teacher_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
asc_pta_fee"$40"
asc_charges_for_non_standard_items"$420"
fac_no_of_classroom29
fac_no_of_school_hall1
fac_no_of_playground2
fac_no_of_library1
fac_special_roomsNature Discovery Gallery, English Discovery, STEAM Space, STEAM+, BP InnoLab Climbing Studio, Chit-Chat Zone, Visual Arts, Pottery Room, Library, Music Room, Activity Room, Pastor's Office
fac_othersBP Jungle, Shining Arena, Basketball Court, Infinity, Showtime Corner, Smart e-Blackboards, Solar Energy Support Scheme (Rooftop Solar Panels)
fac_support_for_specialeduRamp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and Counselling Room.
previous_year_tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts52
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers56
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above40
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training72
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_425
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_932
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above43
previous_year_no_of_class_p14
previous_year_no_of_class_p24
previous_year_no_of_class_p34
previous_year_no_of_class_p44
previous_year_no_of_class_p56
previous_year_no_of_class_p65
previous_year_no_of_class_total27
current_year_no_of_class_p14
current_year_no_of_class_p24
current_year_no_of_class_p34
current_year_no_of_class_p44
current_year_no_of_class_p54
current_year_no_of_class_p66
current_year_no_of_class_total26
cs_mode_of_teachingElectronic interactive learning and teaching, experiential learning, self-regulated and small group learning, achieving 4 high learning effectiveness: high motivation, high participation, high presentation and high feedback.
cs_remarksEnglish medium education in Primary 1 and English streaming classes in Primary 4 to Primary 6 to cater for the learning diversity of students.
no_of_test_per_year_P10
no_of_exam_per_year_P12
replace_test_exam_P1Yes
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P60
no_of_exam_P2-P63
formulate_appropriate_school_based_assessment_assignment_policy_inform_parents_collect_views_from_teachers_students_parents_regularlyYes
upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_webYes
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_webYes
diversified_assessmentNumber of exam(s) per year: P.1 to P.2:2, P.3 to P.5:3, P.6:2 There are no exam for P.1 in the first term and P.6 in the third term.
Diversified assessment methods, project learning, oral report, practical assessment, test paper assessment, speaking assessment, classroom performance, self-evaluation, peer-evaluation and parent evaluation.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidaysYes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoonYes
streaming_arrangementEnglish streaming classes are provided from P.4 to P.6 and small group teaching at all levels to cater for the learning diversity of the students.
no_of_school_days_per_week5
no_of_periods_per_day9
duration_of_each_period35
school_starts_at8:10
school_starts_at_AMPMAM
school_ends_at3:10
school_ends_at_AMPMPM
lunch_start_time12:30
lunch_end_time1:25
lunch_arrangementProvided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_lifeWe concern about students' mental health, emotions and feelings. To promote healthy living, we encourage students to participate in sports or other relaxing activities before class in the morning and at recess, stretching and eye exercises in the break, Joyful Fruit Month, Physical Fitness Programme, Happiness Relaxation, Wheel of Feelings, half-day classes on Wednesdays.
school_life_remarks1. Daily tutorials. 2. Academic lessons (a.m.) & exploration lessons (p.m.). 3. English Day, Putonghua Day, Morning Reading, Weekly Assembly, National Flag Speech, Flag-raising Ceremony, religious activities. 4. Life Education, Reading & Writing, P.1 & 2 Interest Classes, Natural Life & Community Exploration, Design Thinking, P.1, 5 & 6 Transition briefing sessions. 5. Half-day classes (Wed.) & DREAM sessions (p.m.)
life_wide_learningUnmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Training, VEX-IQ, Robomaster, Musical, School Choir, Handchime, Jazz Dance, Chinese Dance, Speech, Cambridge English, School Tubers, Rope Skipping Team, Basketball Team, Football Team, Bicycle Team, Track & Field Team, Aerobic Dance Team, Cheer Team, Taekwondo Team, Fencing Team, Table Tennis Team, Flag-raising Team, Cub Scouts, Brownie, The Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong, Arts Ambassadors, English Language Ambassadors
school_management_urlhttp://www.tpbps.edu.hk
school_organisationThe Incorporated Management Committee monitors school operation. The Principal and Vice Principals manage school administrative, academic and functional committees and ensure smooth operation of the school. In order to enhance the learning process of the students, teachers adopt the latest and innovative teaching strategies.
imc_smc_mcIMC was established in August 2008, members include primary & secondary school principals, community professionals, Tai Po representatives, parents, alumni and teachers.
school_green_policyWe teach our students to love the earth and to conserve the valuable resources. We help them to develop green attitudes and habits by:
1. Pilot Programme on Provision of Small Food Waste Composters at School 2. "Cherish Water Campus" Integrated Education Programme – Primary School 3.One Person, One Flower Scheme 4. Solar Harvest - Solar Energy Support Scheme for Schools 5. 'BP Jungle' Reptile Corner 6. Nature Discovery Gallery 7. Pilot Programme on Installing Smart Water Dispensers in Schools 8. Greening School Subsidy Scheme 9. Environmental leadership training Programme
school_major_concerns1. Learning through experiences, creating infinite possibilities, nurturing outstanding talents.
2. Cultivating the correct values, establishing a mindset of happiness, embracing a healthy lifestyle.
Read to Learn, Serve to Learn, Make to Learn, Play to Learn.
learning_and_teaching_plan_urlhttp://www.tpbps.edu.hk
learning_and_teaching_strategies1.Values and Character Education 2.E-learning 3.Learning by Doing Experience 4.After-school Learning Experience 5.Joyful Reading Scheme 6.Self-regulated Learning 7.Higher-order thinking strategies 8.Diverse learning activities
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum1. Strengthen the cultivation of overarching values and attitudes through life-wide learning experiences and experiential activities, and to deepen students' understanding of Chinese culture and respect for national symbols and icons. 2. Optimize the curriculum design and create space for interdisciplinary collaboration to enable students to learn anytime.
3. Enrich life-wide learning by arranging overseas exchange activities to broaden students' horizons. 4. Adopt the tiered teaching strategy and small class teaching to cater for students' learning diversity and support different learning needs. 5. Integrate STEAM elements into the curriculum to enhance students' self-management skills and problem-solving skills. 6. Strengthen cross-curricular learning and reading habits to enhance self-learning skills and to become leaders of tomorrow. 7. Review and improve the assessment policy continuously, provide diversified assessment modes according to the school situation and students' needs.
dev_of_generic_skills1. Employ additional foreign English teachers to create a biliterate and trilingual language environment for students to enhance their communication skills.
2. Experience experiential exploratory programme to equip students with generic skills such as collaboration, creativity, problem solving, learning, use of IT and self-management skills.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours1. With a focus on traditional Chinese culture, enhance students' understand and practice of traditional Chinese virtues, fostering a strong sense of national identity. 2. Cultivate students' empathy to live a fruitful life.
student_support_urlhttps://www.tpbps.edu.hk
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity1. Bridging programmes for the P.1 and P.6 students. 2. P.1 and P.2 Whole-child Nurturing Programme. 3. School-based speech therapy service and school-based educational psychology service. 4. After-school remedial classes, and the Early Identification and Intervention Programme for P.1 students with learning difficulties. 5. Training in languages, mathematics, science and sports and arts for gifted students. 6. Problem-solving skills training for the gifted. 7. English language programmes for the new students from Mainland.
8. Regular meetings with parents.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationOur school adopt the whole school approach to take care of students with special educational needs. We have Student Supporting Team. Through The 3-Tier Intervention Model, including optimization of classroom teaching, providing study groups and social support, and Individual Education Plans.
support_for_non_chinese_studentsOur 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; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and our school uses Putonghua to teach Chinese in all classes / groups at certain levels with extra support as appropriate, e.g. pull-out/small-group classes, learning and teaching resources with Pinyin, etc. Extra Chinese classes and homework tutorials.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation1. Through collaborative lesson planning, teachers tailor a school-based curriculum to meet for individual learning differences.
2. Special assessment arrangements are made for students who need additional support.
home-school_co-operation_urlhttp://www.tpbps.edu.hk
home-school_co-operation1. Build up good partnerships with parents who are enthusiastic and helpful in organising different types of activities for our students.
2. Maintain a good parent-teacher relationship through Sunshine Calls, gatherings and Parents' Day.
3. Promote parental involvement through their participation in the school IMC.
4. Equip parents with different skills through various workshops and programmes.
5. Organize activities such as Child-parent workshops, Sports Day and flag selling activities to promote parent-child relationships.
6. Storytelling by parent volunteers.
7. Parents-Also-Appreciate-Teachers Drive.
8. Chinese Culture Day.
school_ethos1. Adopt a Unifying Counseling and Disciplining Approach to inculcate our students to be self-disciplined and to love one another.
2. Build up a caring school with emphasis on moral and spiritual growth.
3. Cultivate students' moral development through educational talks, spiritual growth education and counselling activities.
4. Student leaders training through student team and activities.
5. Dr. Peter Chung Yin Lee Memorial Fund Scholarships for students with outstanding academic, Arts, STEAM and talent achievements.
6. Bridging courses and peer support for P.1 students.
7. Engage students in charitable events.
8. Rainbow Kids and Rainbow Bank schemes.
future_dev_urlhttps://www.tpbps.edu.hk
school_dev_plan1. Teachers, students and parents work together to build a healthy and caring school environment.
2. Connecting with the community and nature beyond the school campus as a natural classroom to cultivate children's love of exploration and achieve whole-person growth.
3. Deepen life education and the cultivation of core values and attitudes. To motivate children to love life, their family, their country to become good citizens.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev1. Teacher professional development and sharing. 2. Co-planning lessons, lesson observation and learning circles. 3. Professional support from EDB and universities.
school_character_others1. Champion in Taipo District Primary School Basketball Competition 2024/25; Champion in Hong Kong Primary Schools Basketball Invitation Championships 2025 by LTF College
2. Champion in Hong Kong Districts Primary School Rope Skipping Championships (Tai Po) in Girls group for 9 consecutive years (2015-now)
3. 2024 Aerobic Gymnastics Age Group Competition (Champion, three 1st runner up)
4. 2nd runner-up in Taipo District Inter-School (Primary) Football Competition
5. The 76th Schools Speech Festival (two Champions, two 1st runner-up, three 2nd runners-up in Solo Verse Speaking) (2nd runner-up in Putonghua Choral Speaking)
6. 1st runner-up in Inno Expo@ Tai Po 2025