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GCC&ITKD Lau Pak Lok Secondary School

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school_nameGCC&ITKD Lau Pak Lok Secondary School
districtSha Tin
school_address1 Chik Tai Lane Tai Wai Shatin
school_typeAided
student_genderCo-ed
school_tel26951158
school_fax26026165
school_emailinfo@lplss.edu.hk
school_websitehttp://lplss.edu.hk
school_missionTo help students to excel, to develop their strengths, and to realize their potential. To instill each student with civic education values and a sense of responsibility. To motivate students to learn and achieve all-round development so that each of them can contribute to society.
school_mottoKnowledge and Virtue with Vigour
commencement_of_operation_year1984
religionNot Applicable
sponsoring_bodyGeneral Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Tung Kun District
imcEstablished
language_policyEnglish is adapted in Mathematics and Science (in some classes of S.1 & S.2) as well as Mathematics and Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology in some classes of S.3 are using English as the medium of instruction (MOI). Other classes in junior forms will have extended learning activities in English. Some subjects in senior forms are also using English as the MOI.
In order to enhance students' language competency, apart from Putonghua lessons and various reading schemes, we organize drama competitions and take part in the HK Schools Music and Speech Festivals and Inter-school Debating Contests. The 4 full-time Native English Teachers play a leading role in organizing various English activities and conducting oral practice with students so that a language-rich environment is created. Different measures are deployed to foster biliteracy and trilingualism.
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name_supervisor_chairman_of_mcChan Yu Chow Edwin
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mcMr.
name_of_principalWong Wai Man
title_of_principalMs.
principal_qualifications_experiences(B.A., Cert. Ed., M.A., M.Ed., FCOLLT)
school_size7500
parent_teacher_associationYes
student_union_associationYes
school_alumni_associationYes
tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts59
tsi_total_no_of_teachers67
tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training80
tsi_percent_of_bachelor100
tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above35
tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training45
tsi_percent_of_exp_0_443
tsi_percent_of_exp_5_912
tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above45
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3Chinese Language, Chinese History, History*, Geography*, Citizenship, Economics and Society* (S.1 - S.2), Life & Society (S.3), Computer Literacy*, Music, Physical Education, Home Economics (S.1 & S.2), Putonghua (S.1 & S.2), STEAM & Visual Arts
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3English Language
2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3Mathematics, Science* (S.1 & S. 2), Science* (S.3 including Physics, Chemistry & Biology)
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Aesthetic Development (S.4) & Physical Education
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6English Language
2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6Mathematics, Mathematics (Extended Part Module 1), Physics, Chemistry & Biology
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3Chinese Language, Chinese History, History*, Geography*, Citizenship, Economics and Society*, Computer Literacy*, Music, Physical Education, Home Economics (S.1 & S.2), Putonghua (S.1 & S.2), STEAM & Visual Arts
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3English Language
2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3Mathematics, Science* (S.1 & S.2), Science* (S.3 including Physics, Chemistry & Biology)
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Aesthetic Development & Physical Education
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6English Language
2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6Mathematics, Mathematics (Extended Part Module 1), Physics, Chemistry & Biology
current_year_no_of_class_s14
current_year_no_of_class_s24
current_year_no_of_class_s34
current_year_no_of_class_s44
current_year_no_of_class_s54
current_year_no_of_class_s64
sc_tong_fai_s4"$340"
sc_tong_fai_s5"$340"
sc_tong_fai_s6"$340"
sc_pta_fee$100 (Received only once)
sc_student_union_association_fee"$20"
sc_othersElectronic information, platforms, services fee $174 (S.1), $164 (S.2-S.4), $94 (S.5-S.6)
sc_remarksSmall class teaching has been implemented among all core subjects in both junior and senior forms to cater for students’ learning diversity. 4 English Language classes are divided into 6 groups while 4 Chinese Language and Mathematics classes are divided into 5 groups in junior forms. For senior forms, 4 classes are divided into 5 groups in Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics.
oa_s1_admissionOur 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 ).The admission criteria are as follows: Rank Order List from the Education Bureau and academics results 30%, Chinese and English proficiency 15%, Interview Performance 35%, Conduct 15%, Non-academic performance 5%.
oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_lifeOrientation activities include an Orientation Day for S.1 students and their parents, Bridging Courses (Chinese, English and Mathematics) for new S.1 students, Enrichment Classes, Self-directed Learning training, Peer Counseling Scheme, Homework Remedial Classes and S.1 Orientation Camp.
The Health Education Group promotes the importance of a healthy life through various seminars and exhibitions. The Tuck-shop Monitoring Group supervises the tuck-shop and the lunch arrangement for S.1 students. Our school also takes part in a number of sports schemes such as the School Physical Fitness Award Scheme to promote sports culture and a healthy life.
school_major_concerns“To nurture students’ self-directed learning in order to enhance their learning effectiveness” and “To develop students’ self-confidence and self-discipline in order to become law-abiding citizens” are selected as the major concerns of our school for the upcoming two years. We believe that establishing the appropriate curricula and teaching strategies could further strengthen our students’ determination of becoming a positive individual that constantly strives for improvement and excellence.
school_organisationLed by the Principal and two Vice-Principals, there is a clear management structure with the School Council playing a leading role in decision-making and policy-making.
Our school has established a Parent-Teacher Association, an Alumni Association and a Student Union.
imc_smc_mcAn incorporated school board has been established, comprising members from the business community, the education sector, and professionals. The board deliberates on major policies, key concerns, and development initiatives to advance the school's progress. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the overall training compliance rate for the incorporated school board reached 100%, indicating that the school supervisor and all board members have fulfilled the soft targets for relevant training recommended by the Education Bureau.
school_green_policyThe Environmental Conservation message is conveyed through visits and group activities. There are recycling bins on the ground floor to enable students to take part in conservation. There are also guidelines advising students to save energy and resources.
learning_and_teaching_strategiesBased on the principle of ‘Life-long Learning and All-round Development’, our school facilitates the acquisition of knowledge, skills and morality in all our students, as well as develops their potential to the fullest, so that they will become the pillars of society.
To keep abreast with the latest changes in curriculum, Citizenship, Economics and Society as well as Life and Society has been added to the junior forms’ curriculum to train students’ critical thinking and better prepare them for the New Senior Secondary (NSS) curriculum. e-Learning is conducted in order that students learn to apply information technology in their learning. Our school is committed to promoting artificial intelligence and self-directed learning to cultivate students' information literacy. We also implement various reading schemes, project work, and moral and civic education. To equip students with the ability to cope with changes and challenges brought about by social, economics, scientific and technological advancements, STEM is actively promoted. The introduction of collaborative planning and teaching has been able to enhance the teaching and learning effectiveness of our school.
school_based_curriculum1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Apart from the 4 Core Subjects, there are 10 electives and an Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 for students to choose from. Students can choose to take 3 elective subjects in S.4.
2. Curriculum highlights: The Counseling Group and the National Education Group instill students with correct moral values.
major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculumOur school puts heavy emphasis on reading, National education, values education, self-directed learning, as well as Information Technology. Project work and cross-curricular activities are promoted to develop students’ different generic skills and communicative competency. There are different reading schemes to promote reading and students are required to read books . There are also book exhibitions, online reading programs, library visits and talks by famous authors to build up the reading culture. For the National Education, our school holds morning assemblies, form teacher periods, assemblies, exhibitions and excursions both within and outside Hong Kong to open the eyes of students and encourage them to adapt a positive attitude. It also includes Flag-raising Days, The speech under the national flag and National Education Scheme.
life_planning_educationOur school organizes a wide range of talks, visits, workshops and takes part in the Business-School Partnership Programme (BSPP) to help students have a better understanding of their future prospects and set their goals.
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversityThe Student Support Team (SST) is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of all support work regarding integrated education in the school. There is small class teaching in junior forms to better cater for each student’s individual needs and uniqueness. There are also after school tutorial classes, supplementary lessons and pre-exam study groups to give extra support to students. In addition, two form teachers in each of the junior forms provide support for the students, with an emphasis on reinforcing love and care for each individual.
whole_school_approach_integrated_educationMembers of SST include the Vice-Principal, SENCO, teachers with SEN training, social workers, student counsellors and an educational psychologist.

SST provides support to SEN students based on the “Whole School Approach” and “3 Tier Support Mode”. We collect and sort the data of the new form one SEN students and ask the EP to assess and identify the various types of SEN. We also have a referral system whereby suspected SEN cases will be assessed and given support with the approval of their parents.

With flexible use of "Learning Support Grant and "Grant for Supporting NCS students with SEN" provided by the Education Bureau, we offer group training services for students with special educational needs. At the same time, we provide professional support for parents and teachers.
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; developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting learning and teaching materials; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
adaptation_for_learning_and_assessmentThe school also places heavy emphasis on students’ learning progress and continuous assessment. We cater for students’ special needs during examinations. We help our SEN students to apply for special arrangements in public examinations, so that they can be assessed under fair conditions.
home_school_co_operationThere is a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) to promote home-school collaboration. A Parents’ Night, Parents’ Day, different talks and sharing groups are organized every year so that parents and the school can closely keep in touch with each other.
school_ethosOur students are nurtured in a modest yet strict teaching and learning atmosphere with the emphasis on developing ethics, intellect, physique, social skills and aesthetics. We aim to equip our students with a healthy physical and mental spirit in order to become a responsible citizen and highly-functioning member of the society. To achieve this, there are different departments in our school which implement schemes such as the Award Scheme, Group Counseling, etc. We hope that our students can realize the spirit of our school ethos which is for students to have knowledge and virtue with vigour.
school_dev_planThe long-term objectives of the school development:
1. To generate positive motivation towards learning for progressive improvements
2. To train and equip students with communication skills, critical thinking skills, analytical skills and creativity.
3. To provide a well-rounded curriculum.
4. To promote the holistic development of each student.
5. To create an ideal learning environment.
6. To enhance teachers’ professional development.
7. To promote home-school co-operation and communication.
teacher_pro_training_and_devIn order to provide quality education, our school teachers actively enrol themselves in different professional training. In addition to the Staff Development Days offered by the school annually, our teachers also take part in different seminars, workshops and courses organized by the Education Bureau or other qualified institutions. The school also implements peer classroom observation and a mentor program for newly hired teachers, encouraging educators to mark public examination papers to stay abreast of the latest assessment requirements.
life_wide_learningThere are four Houses in our school which help to organize different sports and academic activities such as the Swimming Gala and Sports Day. There are about 38 school clubs, sports teams and music teams. With such a variety, students can choose the activities which suit them most. In order to enhance students’ leadership, there is a Student Union and four Uniform Teams. Students are also encouraged to participate in different competitions and also in community service activities inside and outside school as these can boost their confidence and sense of achievement.
fac_no_of_classroom28
fac_school_facilitiesThere are 28 standard classrooms, 15 special rooms (including two computer rooms). To foster the development of STEAM, one Inno-tech. Design Centre (equipped with 3D printers, a multi-purpose machine tool and a laser cutting machine) and one Inno-tech. Module Learning Centre were built. In addition, there is a school hall, a library, a playground, a Student Activity Room, coffee corner and Fitness Centre. All the classrooms, special rooms, the school hall and the covered playground are air-conditioned. And all the classrooms are multi-media classrooms. An Apple TV and Ipads have been bought for the implementation of e-Learning. There is a standard lift and there are also two lifts for wheelchairs. In general, Our school is well-equipped to make learning and teaching effective.
fac_facility_for_special_educational_needsRamp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
othersIn recognition of our students’ brilliance, numerous scholarships are offered, such as “Sir Edward Youde Memorial Prizes for Senior Secondary School Students”, the “New Territories School Heads Association - Federation of Hong Kong Guangdong Community Organizations Scholarship”, “Law’s Charitable Foundation, the “Future Stars - Upward Mobility Scholarship”, and "The 20th Sha Tin District Outstanding Students Award"

Our students also performed superbly in open and inter-school competitions. In terms of academics, students were awarded a distinction in the ICAS assessment (Science). Besides, they won the gold award in The Greater Bay Area Gifted Physics, and Science Competition 2024. Besides, students won the gold award in EDB Junior Secondary Science Online Self-learning Scheme, won the gold award and the merit award in the “Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao Gifted Logic Competition”.

In terms of literature and culture, our students were recognized for their published works in Young Post SCMP, demonstrating exceptional writing skills and contributing to our school's literary excellence. Furthermore, our students also delivered impressive results in the Hong Kong Schools Music and Speech Festival, coming in first place and winning multiple merit awards in various competitions.

In terms of artistry, our students were crowned as champion in the “The Wharf Hong Kong Secondary School Art Competition” twice in consecutive two years. Besides, delivering impressive results in EDB Exhibition of Student Visual Arts Work and Senior Secondary Students Visual arts' portfolios, our students won the gold award and Chinese Ink Painting Grand Prize. They also garnered Gold Award in AI-Generated Image Contest Hong Kong Educational Equipment Industry Association as well as Gold and Silver Medals in the soloist and Chinese ensemble respectively in the Joint Schools Music Competition 2024. Students won outstanding award in Animal Photo Poetry Creative Challenge co-organized by EDB and Ocean Park.

In terms of athletics, Our students secured multiple honors including Women's Overall Champion, Hong Kong Women's Third Place, Division A Champion, and Men's Division A Runner-up in Hong Kong Inter-school Orienteering Championships (Sprint) 2024/25.

In terms of civic education, students won second Place in Achievement Presentation Competition and received Most Popular Short Video Award in China Space Journey—Beijing and Xi'an Space and Technology Study Tour (2024). Our students achieved remarkable results in Wo Foo Moral and Civic Student Award Scheme. They have successfully attained the title of Top 10 Outstanding Student Award in Hong Kong for consecutive two years.

In terms of STEAM development, our students were crowned Champion in The National Youth Science Popularization Innovation Experiment and Works Competition. Besides, delivering impressive results in Tech Innovation Challenge: City Heroes (Hong Kong Edition),our students won the Bronze Award and Merit Award. Additionally, our students delivered impressive results in MakeX Robotics Competition and RoboMaster Youth Tournament in consecutive two years, coming in second place and winning multiple merit awards in various competitions.

These achievements and merits have demonstrated the exceptional talents of our students and they continue to shine through across a wide range of fields.
direct_public_transportation_to_schoolBus: 82K、88K、88P、E42、E42C、80K、85、80、80K、72A、46X、288C;
GMB: 63A, 63B, 63K, 64K, 68K;
MTR East Rail Line/ Tuen Ma Line: Tai Wai Station.
other_districtsKowloon City

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