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Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School

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school_name	Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School
district	Yuen Long
school_address	Phase II Tin Yiu Estate Tin Shui Wai
school_type	Gov't
student_gender	Co-ed
school_tel	24450967
school_fax	24463766
school_email	tswgss@edb.gov.hk
school_website	http://www.tswgss.edu.hk
school_mission	> We strive To provide a Positive Learning environment for Our students To develop their potentials. > We emphasize moral and intellectual education and cultivate in students a Positive attitude towards life. > We provide An all-round education and prepare students To be contributing and responsible citizens.
school_motto	(Please refer to the Chinese version.)
commencement_of_operation_year	1990
religion	Not Applicable
sponsoring_body	Government
imc	Not Applicable
language_policy	Language-across-the-Curriculum (LAC) Approach from S1 to S3: Maths, Geography, History, Science.

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name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	TANG Kai Chak (PEO(SGE))
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Mr.
name_of_principal	LAU Man Sze
title_of_principal	Ms.
principal_qualifications_experiences	(Bachelor of Social Science (Hon), Certificate of Education)
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members	100
school_size	5400
parent_teacher_association	Yes
student_union_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts	55
tsi_total_no_of_teachers	55
tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training	95
tsi_percent_of_bachelor	100
tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above	45
tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	57
tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	11
tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	4
tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	85
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3	Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics and Society, History, Chinese History, Geography, Science, Computer Literacy, Putonghua, Elementary Business (S.2, S.3), Design & Technology, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Life Education, STEAM
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3	English Language
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6	Chinese Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus), Citizenship and Social Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Design and Applied Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Life Education
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6	English Language
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3	Chinese Language, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics and Society, History, Chinese History, Geography, Science, Computer Literacy, Putonghua, Elementary Business (S.2, S.3), Design & Technology, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Life Education, STEAM
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3	English Language
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6	Chinese Language, Mathematics, Mathematics Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus), Citizenship and Social Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Design and Applied Technology, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Life Education
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6	English Language
current_year_no_of_class_s1	4
current_year_no_of_class_s2	4
current_year_no_of_class_s3	4
current_year_no_of_class_s4	4
current_year_no_of_class_s5	4
current_year_no_of_class_s6	4
sc_pta_fee	$55 per school year
sc_charges_for_non_standard_items	$150 per school year
sc_others	Extra-curricular Activities (S.4-S.6) $155 per school year
sc_remarks	_
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 ).Our school will interview ALL applicants. The admission criteria and weightings are: 1. EDB Rank Order 50% 2. Interview performance (Chinese and English capability) 30% 3. Performance of ECA and Service in Primary School 20% 4. Conduct B or above
oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life	The school provides a rich variety of transition programs and activities to help incoming S.1 students adapt to the new learning environment and lifestyle. Through summer English courses, self-directed learning skills training, S.1 orientation day, and uniform team experience day, students are able to participate and prepare for the new academic year. Following the start of the school year, the school continues to organize S.1 adventure camp, life education lessons, healthy school programs, and interdisciplinary activities, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet and healthy living. Through various mental health activities and class management activities, students' overall development is promoted. These efforts help students establish healthy lifestyle habits.
school_management_url	http://www.tswgss.edu.hk
school_major_concerns_url	http://www.tswgss.edu.hk
school_major_concerns	1. Optimization of students' multiple generic skills, developing reading literacy and enhancing the professionalism of teaching. 2. Optimization of students' self-management capability, cultivating a sense of patriotism and complementing a positive life.
school_organisation	The School Management Committee was established in 1999 with a view to achieving efficient and effective school management. The committee comprises the chairperson, a PEO from EDB and members include the Principal, teacher representatives, parent representatives, alumni representatives and independent members.
imc_smc_mc	The School Management Committee is responsible for the management, administration, and operation of the school. To ensure sufficient transparency and accountability, the committee must ensure that the school establishes policies and makes them known to the school staff. It should regularly prepare the school development plan and the annual school plan, formulate school reports, play a supervisory and evaluative role, and assist the school in its continuous development.
school_green_policy	Our school has a Wind/Solar Hybrid Street Light for energy saving and educational purposes. Policy on proper use of air-conditioning is implemented. "Reducing Plastic Usage Scheme" and adopting "Green Campus Program" are the green policies. Additionally, students participate in the "Environmental Ambassador Program" organized by the Environmental Campaign Committee, "Achieving Carbon Neutrality Student Ambassadors Training Scheme" organized by Education Bureau, "The Student Environmental Ambassador Program" organized by Ocean Park Conservation Alliance and visits to places like Mai Po.
learning_and_teaching_plan_url	http://www.tswgss.edu.hk/
learning_and_teaching_strategies	1. To enrich the English learning environment and enhance students' English proficiency, the school implements a variety of learning activities, including whole-school English activities, inter-school speech competitions, and English debates among government secondary schools. Additionally, there are inter-class and inter-house competitions, such as English drama competitions, as well as English day camps, English poetry writing, and the "Wah Yan English Enhancement and Career Planning Training Course." 2. The school promotes project-based learning, self-directed learning, and subject-based self-study reading programs to cultivate students' spirit of independent learning. 3. Implementing diversified interdisciplinary learning activities, the school focuses on the dual development of culture and STEAM. The "Academic Festival" interdisciplinary activities include Wetland to Ping Shan, University Climate Specialization, Nam Sang Wai Field Trip, Tsuen Wan Urban Exploration and more. STEAM activities in Mathematics and Science include a distinguished scholar lecture on "Application of Mathematics in the World of STEAM", a soybeans STEAM Education Program by Soyvestors, Traditional Chinese Medicine Heritage and Research Projects as well as promoting STEAM education by adopting self-directed learning strategies in the era of Artificial Intelligence and a Youth Digital Literacy Skills Award Program. Others include Disney Work Experience activities.
school_based_curriculum	1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Senior form S.4 students can choose 3 elective subjects out of 11 subjects. 2. Curriculum highlights: Our school focuses on cultivating students' self-directed learning and catering to the diversity of learning needs. The key strategies implemented include pre-class preparation, academic reflection, differentiated assignments, self-directed learning, and challenging questions in junior secondary examinations. To foster students' ability and attitude for self-directed learning, students fill out a "Learning Reflection" form, guiding them to review their successes and challenges during the learning process based on learning objectives, as well as to think about improvement methods and set learning goals. Differentiated assignments that provide challenges or answer guidelines tailored to the needs of students with different abilities. Our teachers have designed a school-based life education curriculum to help students develop a positive and proactive outlook on life.
major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum	1. National Security Education: Towards Values Education. 2. Reading to Learn: Towards Reading across the Curriculum. 3. Information Technology for Interactive Learning: Towards Self-directed Learning.
life_planning_education	1. In line with the overall direction of "Life Planning and Career Guidance" in school, the school continues to design and gradually deepen certain school-based career planning courses. 2. Strengthening connections with external non-profit organizations, guiding students to understand the working world, and teaching students to engage in personal reflection after participating in "work-related experience" activities. 3. Through school-based career planning courses, enhancing the ability of class teachers and subject teachers to guide students in career planning, and guiding further education and career choices. 4. Through the school-based "Career Expo," students interact with professionals from different industries, and understand the current job market and paths to success, thereby setting life goals and preparing for the future. 5. Collaborating with external organizations to organize seminars and workshops for students and parents.
student_support_url	http://www.tswgss.edu.hk
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	1. Chinese and English subjects conduct small group teaching based on students' learning abilities to address learning differences. 2. The junior secondary level has implemented a dual-class teacher system to support students' growth. 3. We promote programs for academic leaders, and English ambassadors, where senior students help junior secondary students solve learning difficulties, enhancing the atmosphere of learning and peer support. 4. The "Star Pursuit Program" is established for all S.1 to S.3 students to strengthen knowledge transfer in the three core subjects: Chinese, English, and Mathematics. It also cultivates students' habits of self-directed preparation and encourages timely submission of assignments, thereby improving learning effectiveness. 5. Each subject designs "differentiated assignments" according to students' learning needs, allowing students to complete tasks at different levels with varying degrees of guidance, thereby building their confidence. Layered electronic learning assignments are provided to offer students self-study practice in English and a platform for independent English reading.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	The school aims to cultivate an inclusive school culture that promotes greater understanding and acceptance of students with special educational needs (SEN) among school personnel, students, and parents.
support_for_non_chinese_students	Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school.
adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment	In measuring student performance, the school utilizes several major modes of assessment: uniform tests, examinations, and continuous assessment, which includes performance in class, quizzes, project work, assignments, etc.
home_school_co_operation_url	http://www.tswgss.edu.hk/
home_school_co_operation	The school maintains communication with parents through various channels, including Notice, Parents' Day, PTA meetings, PTA picnics, and PTA newsletters. Furthermore, the PTA has established a Parent Volunteer Group to support educational activities.
school_ethos	With the support of a whole-school participation model, our school has a simple and unpretentious atmosphere, fostering harmonious relationships between teachers and students. The dual-class teachers system in junior secondary, along with the academic leaders and counseling leaders programs, effectively establishes a caring campus culture. Additionally, various gifted programs, leadership training initiatives, volunteer service projects, and diverse learning experiences also contribute to promoting the holistic development of students.
future_development_url	http://www.tswgss.edu.hk/
school_dev_plan	The Areas of Concern for 2025/26 are: 1. Optimization of students' multiple generic skills, develop the quality of reading and enhancing the professionalism of teaching. The curriculum to foster the diversity of students’ needs is revisited. The generic skills of students will be strengthened formatively. Deepen learning in the area of reading will be achieved by broadening its scope and cultivating solid reading literacy. Learning effectiveness of students will be boosted with the enhancement of professional trainings for teachers. Strategies include: restructuring computer technology classes with STEAM elements, integrating technology education with physical education, promoting “Reading to Learn” and Learning across Curriculum (LaC) activities, co-organizing workshops with different tertiary institutions and strengthening professional trainings for teachers to help maximize the learning effectiveness of students. 2.Optimization of students' self-management capability, cultivating a sense of patriotism and complementing a positive life. Nurturing the positive values and optimistic attitudes of students to broaden their outlook on life. Improving their ability to balance life and manage emotions, establishing exercise habits, and promote healthy interpersonal relationships and life to emphasize the physical and mental well-being. Deepening the understanding of Chinese history, cultures, and national security to foster a sense of national identity and belonging. Strategies include: organizing school-based life education programs, introducing positive thinking seminars and leadership trainings, participating in arts-and-sports activities and the “4Rs Mental Health Charter,” and national security education learning activities.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	1. Our teachers participate in the annual "Government Secondary School Inter-school Teacher Development Day" and the "Self-Regulated Learning School Charter" organized by The Hong Kong Association of The Heads of Secondary Schools Limited. These events serve as valuable platforms for sharing self-directed learning and teaching strategies with network teachers, providing opportunities for teachers to grow professionally by learning from each other’s experiences and strategies and the collaboration and sharing of best practices. 2. Our school actively trains teachers to promote the development of e-learning and STEAM education, ensuring that teaching practices keep pace with contemporary educational trends.
life_wide_learning	A total of 31 clubs and interest groups allow students to achieve both physical and mental well-being in various fields like subjects, social services, sports and recreation.
fac_no_of_classroom	37
fac_school_facilities	There are Lecture Rooms (150 seating), Learning Resource Centre & Self-regulated Learning room, Hall, Mini-hall, STEAM Laboratory, e-Learning Centre, English Corner, Chinese Corner, Mathematics Room, Physics Laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory, Biology Laboratory, Science Laboratory, Design and Technology Room, Visual Arts Room, Music Room, Multi-use Activity Centre, Dance Room, Careers Counseling Room, Discipline Room, Counselling Room, Social Worker Room, Conference Room, Study Room, Medical room, Parents and Teachers Association Centre, Staff Common Room, Open and covered Playgrounds, Mental Health Corner and TSWGSS Chinese Herbal Garden.
fac_facility_for_special_educational_needs	Accessible lift and Accessible toilet.
others	This academic year, our school's students have achieved numerous honors in various inter-school competitions, showcasing outstanding performances. Notable achievements include: Academic: Champion in the "Two Generations of Love" Essay Writing Competition; First Award in the 25th World Chinese Students Essay Writing Competition (National Level, China Division); Bronze Award in the Chinese Middle School Students Essay Writing Competition (Junior Secondary Division); Second Award in the Putonghua Recitation Competition, "I love My Country", Golden Bauhinia Cup; Youth Writer Award in the 13th University Literature Award; Third Award in 7th Great Bay Area cum New Territories West Bilingual Trilingual Challenge (Junior Secondary Division); Third Runner-up in the National Youth Language Knowledge Competition Elite Cup (Final); Gold & Silver Awards (Junior Secondary Division) and Bronze Award (Senior Secondary Division) in MathConceptition Mathematical Thinking Contest; Second Prize in the Huaxia Cup National Mathematics Olympic Invitational Advancement Contest; Silver & Bronze Awards in the Hong Kong International Mathematical Competition (Hong Kong Division); Silver & Bronze Awards in Hong Kong-Macau Mathematical Olympic (Open); Bronze Award in Preliminary Round of the 2nd AI Olympic Math King World (Open). Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival: 2nd Prize in Cantonese Solo Verse Speaking; 3rd Prizes in Putonghua Solo Verse Speaking and Cantonese Choral Speaking. Debate & Public Speaking: Award of Merit in the 6th Loong Cup Inter-government Secondary Schools Debating Competition; Award of Merit in the Hong Kong Inter-school "Constitution" Speech Competition (Junior Secondary Division); Heart-gripping Performance & Best Story Arrangement Awards in the 6th Hong Kong Inter-school One-minute Speech Contest; 1st Prize in the Dream Cup Speech Competition (Junior Secondary Division). STEAM: Champion in the HKU Engineering × TKOGSS (Racing Cup) Group Competition (Open); Certificate of Completion (Level 1) in 2025 Hong Kong Inter-school Drone Programming Obstacle Avoidance Challenge (Secondary Division); 3rd Overall Award, the Fastest Lap and the Best Design in HKU Racing Cup Invitational Tournament; Awards of Outstanding Performance and Excellence in Hong Kong Inter-school Flight Simulation Challenge (Secondary Division); 3rd Prize (Junior Secondary Division B) & Champion (Senior Secondary Division B) in the Hong Kong Inter-school Remote Control Model Car; Bronze Badge in Youth IT Ambassador Award Scheme. Sports: Innumerable Awards in Yuen Long District Inter-school Sports competitions: Champion in Boys B Grade 50m Freestyle, 1st Runner-up in Boys B Grade 50m Breaststroke, 1st Runner-up in Girls A Grade 4x50m Medley Relay in swimming; Champion in Boys A Grade Long Jump & Triple Jump, Champion in Boys B Grade Shot Put and 3rd Place in Boys C Grade Long Jump in athletics; 1st Runner-up in Boys A Grade in basketball; 3rd Place in Boys B Grade in badminton; 1st Runner-up in Girls B Grade in volleyball. Arts: Scores of awards in Inter-School Dance Festival (Hong Kong Open & Yuen Long District); Silver Award in the Inter-School Music Competition (Secondary Division, Chinese Orchestra); Champion in the 77th Hong Kong Schools Music Festival (Grade 6, Piano Solo); Silver Award in the Hong Kong Inter-School Choir Festival and Masterclass Competition (Secondary Division, Choir); Champion in the Youth Positive Thinking Scheme (National Security Education Study Tour) Photography Competition (Secondary Division); Bronze Award in "Love Our Home, Treasure Our Country" Joint-school Chinese Marching Competition; Champion and Third Place in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Students Chinese & English Hard-pen Calligraphy Competition (Senior Secondary Division: Chinese); 3rd Place in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Students Chinese & English Hard-pen Calligraphy Competition (Senior Secondary English Division); Outstanding Collaboration Award & Outstanding Stage Effects Award in Hong Kong Inter-school Drama Festival. Service: Top 10 Outstanding Students in the 37th Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Outstanding Students Selection organized by JCI Yuen Long; Gold and Bronze Awards in Junior Secondary Division and Silver Award in Senior Secondary Division in Environmental Project Badge organized by Environmental Campaign Committee.
direct_public_transportation_to_school	Bus: 69M/X, 264M, 265B, 265M, 969, 269B/C/D, 276A; Light Rail: 751, 705, 706, 761P; MTR: Tin Shui Wai Station
other_districts	North